Atlanta Science Festival 2024 Events

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Saturday, March 08, 2025

Animals in Motion: Biomechanics Day at Zoo Atlanta

Saturday, 03/08/2025 10:15 AM to 2:00 PM

Ever wonder how orangutans swing, or how an elephant trunk works? Join us at Zoo Atlanta to celebrate the diversity of animals on Earth and the incredible ways they move. With help from biomechanics experts at Georgia Tech and other major US universities, guests can participate in live demonstrations and presentations sure to generate excitement about biomechanics and applications in Bio-inspired Design. No matter your age, you'll walk away engaged and inspired to learn more [..]

AUDIENCE(S): Adults, Families, High School, Elem. School, Middle School, Preschool

Atlanta Science Festival Presented by Delta

Rock n' Walk

Saturday, 03/08/2025 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Millions of years ago, a massive magma chamber cooled below the ground just outside of what is now Atlanta, never erupting through to the surface. Today, we call it Stone Mountain. Join folks from Georgia State University Geosciences on a hike to explore this unique granite dome, learning about the rock and what makes this spot in Atlanta so special, including indigenous stories and cultural connections. You’ll also be able to ‘walk’ a Giant Traveling [..]

AUDIENCE(S): Adults, Families, Middle School, High School, Elem. School, Preschool

Biology of the Despised: Cottonmouths (Water Moccasins)

Saturday, 03/08/2025 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM

In addition to amphibians, as our name suggests, the Amphibian Foundation also works to address some of the urban pressures impacting reptiles. One group of animals that is not only misunderstood, but truly despised are Cottonmouths. We've been working with the community since the beginning to help you discern facts from fiction, and even teach you how to enjoy living alongside Cottonmouths! Come explore these awe-inspiring animals, and let’s see how much of that fear [..]

AUDIENCE(S): Families, Adults, Elem. School, Preschool, Middle School, High School

Superhero Science Night

Saturday, 03/08/2025 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM

Calling all superheroes! Bring your brains, your brawn and your best supersuit to CMA's Superhero Science Night! Celebrate science and superheroes in all their many forms with special activities tying into art, engineering and, of course, science! Learn, play, and strike a pose with some of your favorite supers to send off the first night of the Science Festival in truly spectacular fashion.

Stop by anytime during the event window for this drop-in event!

AUDIENCE(S): Families, Elem. School, Preschool

Sunday, March 09, 2025

Sunday Funday: Nature Weaving

Sunday, 03/09/2025 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Get creative with nature! Join us for Nature Weaving, where you’ll weave leaves, flowers, and plants into a natural loom made from sticks and twine. Learn about sustainability and the benefits of using natural materials while crafting your own piece of eco-friendly art. Perfect for curious minds and nature lovers!

Stop by anytime during the event window for this drop-in event!

AUDIENCE(S): Families, Elem. School, Preschool, Middle School

Tuesday, March 11, 2025

Sprouting Scientists

Tuesday, 03/11/2025 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Little ones can be scientists too! Bring your toddler to discover the fabulous world of plants and animals at the Atlanta Botanical Garden. Come and run among the spring blooms, listen to bird songs and have fun at hands-on learning stations!

Stop by anytime during the event window for this drop-in event!

AUDIENCE(S): Families, Preschool

Make It Rain: A Rain Cloud in a Jar Experiment

Tuesday, 03/11/2025 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM

Join us and make your own personal cloud while learning about the weather and how clouds produce rain! This is an exciting hands-on activity for young children and their parent or caregiver. Learning has never been so fun!

AUDIENCE(S): Preschool, Families

Friday, March 14, 2025

Solids, Liquids, and Gases: Oh My!

Friday, 03/14/2025 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Join Fulton County Public Libraries for a chemistry storytime and experiment that's sure to get your little ones excited! We'll be doing the Elephant Toothpaste Experiment, which breaks chemical bonds to release energy, alongside with our second experiment, "Heat: Energy on the Move." Chemistry has never been more fun!

AUDIENCE(S): Families, Elem. School, Preschool

Saturday, March 15, 2025

Fernbank Goes Wild

Saturday, 03/15/2025 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM

Join Fernbank Science Center for an exciting adventure that explores the world of life sciences! For this hands-on learning experience, you'll navigate the science center using a wild adventure map while encountering animals, carnivorous plants, and gardens on the way. At stops on the adventure, interact with technology via Science on the Sphere and the Planetarium, create hands-on life science projects, interact with animals, and discuss your findings with scientists and experts. It's sure to [..]

AUDIENCE(S): Families, Middle School, Elem. School, High School, Preschool

Amana Academy's Changemaker Faire

Saturday, 03/15/2025 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Amana Academy’s ChangeMaker Faire is a family-friendly showcase of invention, creativity, and resourcefulness - it’s a celebration of the Maker Movement! This all-ages gathering of tech enthusiasts, crafters, educators, tinkerers, hobbyists, engineers, science clubs, authors, artists, students, and commercial exhibitors has it all! From exhibits and moonwalks, to food trucks and STEM-themed activities, you'll explore the innovation and experimentation happening across the spectrum of science, engineering, art, performance and craft. Stop by anytime during the event [..]

AUDIENCE(S): Adults, Families, High School, Middle School, Elem. School, Preschool

Tiny Monsters of Sibley Pond

Saturday, 03/15/2025 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Join the National Park Service staff for a tiny monster hunt! Discover the extraordinary bio-diversity of strange, weird, and amazing creatures that live in Sibley Pond. Search through leaf litter, dig through detritus, collect critters and more! This is a hands on, get your fingers dirty field investigation. What tiny monsters will you find lurking in Sibley Pond?

This event has another occurrence on Sunday, March 16.

AUDIENCE(S): Families, Middle School, Elem. School, Preschool

Hot Topic: Cool Sciences!

Saturday, 03/15/2025 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Imagine a vibrant carnival atmosphere filled with the excitement of scientific discovery! Well, you're in luck, because that's what "Hot Topic: Cool Sciences!" is all about! Join Georgia Gwinnett College faculty and students for a family-friendly event designed to ignite a passion for science and technology. Through interactive experiments, STEM challenges, and engaging activities, you'll explore the wonders of chemistry, physics, and biology. Join us for a fun-filled day of learning and discovery! Stop by anytime [..]

AUDIENCE(S): Adults, Families, High School, Middle School, Elem. School, Preschool

Sunday, March 16, 2025

Not Just Newts: Behind the Scenes with the Amphibian Foundation

Sunday, 03/16/2025 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM

Atlanta is home to a unique nonprofit dedicated to the conservation and research of amphibians amidst a global population decline. In 2016, the Amphibian Foundation formed to focus on conserving two of Georgia’s most imperiled species (Gopher Frog and Flatwoods Salamander). Since then, we've begun working on other native and globally endangered amphibians. Closed to the public, this is a chance to see the conservation collections and meet Foundation staff working hard to save these [..]

AUDIENCE(S): Families, Adults, Middle School, Elem. School, Preschool, High School

Tiny Monsters of Sibley Pond

Sunday, 03/16/2025 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM

AUDIENCE(S): Families, Middle School, Elem. School, Preschool

Urban Slug Walk

Sunday, 03/16/2025 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Feeling sluggish? So are we! Come on out on a slug filled adventure where we'll use our eagle eyes to search for these slimy and fascinating creatures, and learn all about them as we hike through a local city park! Download the iNaturalist app beforehand, and we’ll use that to identify what we find and contribute data to the Atlanta SLIME (Snails and slugs Living In Metropolitan Environments) project.

AUDIENCE(S): Families, Middle School, Elem. School, High School, Adults, Preschool

Tuesday, March 18, 2025

Magical Milk: A Color Explosion

Tuesday, 03/18/2025 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM

Explosion in your kitchen! Would you rather that your little one has an unplanned catastrophic explosion at home, or would you prefer a carefully planned and educational explosion? Maybe you are thinking no explosion at all! Well, trust us that with only three common kitchen items, we will use the scientific method to design an experiment that will have your kids thrilled by the explosion of colors created when these molecules interact. Come along and [..]

AUDIENCE(S): Families, Middle School, Preschool, Elem. School

Thursday, March 20, 2025

Adventure Cubs Learn About Regal Red Pandas!

Thursday, 03/20/2025 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM

Calling all Adventure Cubs, ages 0-5, and their favorite grownups for a morning of exploration, learning and fun! Explorers will learn about Red Pandas through a game, craft, story, and singalong before visiting the Red Panda’s habitat to make observations and draw connections to the lesson. This is a great opportunity to make friends and spend time with your little explorers as they discover new skills and learn about wildlife. All topics and activities are designed [..]