Atlanta Science Festival 2026 Events

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Saturday, March 07, 2026

Celebrate STEAM at Georgia Tech

Saturday, 03/07/2026 - 10:00am to 2:00pm

Come Celebrate STEAM at Georgia Tech! Enjoy 60+ engaging demonstrations, inspiring speakers, food trucks, and more at this four-hour, family-friendly event that brings science, technology, engineering, art, and math to life like never before!
Join us for this drop in event!

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

Einstein's Ghost Tour

Saturday, 03/07/2026 - 7:00pm to 10:00pm

Meet the ghosts of Albert Einstein and other historical scientists such as Marie Curie and George Washington Carver, as they share the tales of their lives, their research, and their *demise*. As you wind your way through a dark maze of frustration and inspiration, you will learn about science, test your knowledge via our interactive app, and collect each ghost's talisman of discovery. Prepare to be afraid! Prepare to be amazed! Please note the [..]

AUDIENCE(S): Adults, High School

Saturday, March 14, 2026

From Crisis to Innovation: 50 Years of Renewable Energy

Saturday, 03/14/2026 - 10:00am to 1:00pm

From President Carter’s 1970s solar panels on the White House to today’s high-tech solar vehicles, the look and efficiency of clean energy has been rapidly changing. Join the Carter Library and the Georgia Tech Solar Racing team for an engaging panel discussion on the evolution of clean energy. Hear from experts about how Carter’s early response to the Energy Crisis helped spark a clean energy revolution—and see modern innovations in action! The Georgia Tech Solar Racing [..]

AUDIENCE(S): High School, Middle School, Adults

Animals in Motion: Biomechanics Day at Zoo Atlanta

Saturday, 03/14/2026 - 10:00am to 2:00pm

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, you'll get to 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 [..]

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

Resonant Ecologies: Mold, Lichen, and Sensing Stones

Saturday, 03/14/2026 - 11:00am to 2:00pm

We invite visitors to step into a living soundscape created by artist-researchers Allie Teixeira Riggs and Heidi Biggs, where art, science, and technology intersect. Drawing from their research into biological systems like mold and lichen, the artists translate patterns of growth and environmental data into immersive sound and visual experiences. Stop by anytime for this drop in event to explore video, interactive sound experiments, and informal conversations with the artists about how biology, data, and [..]

AUDIENCE(S): Adults, Families, High School, Middle School

Guthman Music, Art, and Technology Fair

Saturday, 03/14/2026 - 4:00pm to 6:30pm

The Guthman Music, Art, and Technology Fair brings together creators from different backgrounds for an interactive showcase of creative technologies. Get hands-on experience with the latest experiments in music and technology! Meet the people who are inventing the future of art and music and try out the amazing stuff they've created at this interactive, science-fair-style event.
Stop by anytime for this drop-in event, then check out the Guthman Musical Instrument Competition happening at 7pm!

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

Guthman Musical Instrument Competition

Saturday, 03/14/2026 - 7:00pm to 9:30pm

See the world's most innovative new musical instruments, meet their creators, hear them in concert, and vote on your favorites! The Guthman Musical Instrument Competition at Georgia Tech is a celebration of how science, engineering, art, and design help us imagine new ways to express ourselves through music.

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

Sunday, March 15, 2026

Critter Quest: Helping Science Discover Your Backyard Critters

Sunday, 03/15/2026 - 2:00pm to 5:00pm

Ever wondered what critters live in your backyard? Interested in helping scientists know more about where those critters live? We've got just the event for you! At our Community Science Training event, you'll learn about organizations studying wildlife in Atlanta and how you can help through Community Science. Join scientists as we show you the ins and outs of how we study wildlife and how you can too. These trainings will include birds, amphibians, and [..]

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

Friday, March 20, 2026

The Sound of Molecules with the Musical Chemist

Friday, 03/20/2026 - 7:00pm to 8:00pm

Join us at Georgia Tech for an unforgettable evening with The Musical Chemist! Walker Smith turns atomic spectra into sound via data sonification, allowing us to hear a variety of elements and the ethereal chords they create together. His live show, The Sound of Molecules, features lasers, live music, and audience interaction, so bring your dancing shoes and “buckle your seatbelts, because things are about to get elemental!”