The Atlanta Science Festival has piqued the interest of scientific minds from all over the city for years, and this March, it’s bigger and better than ever before!
What is the Atlanta Science Festival?
Curious kids and adults can explore more than 100 interactive and educational events, providing an opportunity to learn from experts in science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics (STEAM).
The whole city will be participating, with the events spread out in various locations across Atlanta during March! Atlanta Science Festival events include coding, astronomy, nature walks, science/art mashups, and so. much. more. At all of these events, kids and adults will have the opportunity to explore science and experience its wonder first hand.
What should attendees expect?
With 100 events during the Atlanta Science Fair, there really is an event for everyone! Some of the highlights include:
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Coffee Extraction Science
(Wednesday, 03/12/2025 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM) – Adults only
- They say, “We’re using science to brew the perfect cup of coffee! Turns out human taste for what makes a good cup of joe comes down to a handful of factors that we can measure and quantify. Join us at the Opo Coffee Training Lab while we taste various coffees and take measurements using a refractometer, discussing how extraction and strength matter in a tasty cup of your morning coffee.”
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Persistence of Vision
(Wednesday, 03/12/2025 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM) – Elem. School, Families, Middle School
- They say, “Can you believe your eyes? Join us for fun and interactive experiments that delve into the eye-brain connection and how your brain can piece disjointed images together to form a cohesive, persistent image. We’ll explore concepts like afterimages, depth perception (using the Ames Chair), and blind spots, as well as have books and anatomical models to satisfy your curiosity! This event has multiple occurrences throughout the Festival in libraries across Fulton County.”
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Paranormal Phenomena and Pseudo-Sciences
(Wednesday, 03/12/2025 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM) – Adults, High School, Middle School, Families
- They say, “Flat Earth, aliens, astrology, oh my! What’s science? What isn’t? Join scientists and academics to dig into the evidence and science behind these topics and more!”
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Science Improv
(Wednesday, 03/12/2025 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM) – Adults, High School
- They say, “It’s improv comedy with a science twist! Come see experienced improv actors and professional scientists take the stage together to put on unique entertainment and an educational experience. The audience will provide scientific suggestions to drive the performance, and you’re sure to have a great time and come away having learned something too! Comedy improvisation has never been geekier.”
This event is from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on March 22nd, 2025, and is free & open to the public!
The Science Festival Details
Dates: March 10th – 22nd, 2025
Locations vary depending on event, so check before you go!
For more information and tickets, visit their website. Many events are free, while some require a nominal fee.