The Atlanta Science Festival is back and bigger than ever this year!
What is the Atlanta Science Festival?
Curious kids and adults can explore more than 150 interactive and educational events, providing an opportunity to learn from experts in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).
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 150 events during the Atlanta Science Fair, there really is an event for everyone! Some of the highlights include:
- Georgia Tech Science & Engineering Day: Kickoff the 2024 Atlanta Science Festival with Georgia Tech! Whether you’re interested in robotics, brains, biology, space, art, nanotechnology, paper, computer science, wearables, bioengineering, chemical engineering, or systems engineering, there will be activities for you.
- Tiny Monsters of Sibley Pond: Join the National Park Service staff for a tiny monster hunt! Discover the extraordinary biodiversity 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.
- Science of the Circus: Ladies and Gentlemen! Step right up and be amazed by the Science of the Circus! Discover the ways circus performers use science to make their amazing acts come to life. Performers demonstrate their skills while scientific presenters explain the science behind the acts.
- AfroSTEM: The West Atlanta Watershed Alliance presents Afro-STEM, a celebration of science through an Afrocentric lens! Much of our modern world, including technology, medicine, art, and even space exploration, has been shaped by Black and African thinkers and cultures. Join the “fair-style” event as we recognize and explore those contributions.
- Cemeteries Rock! A Geology Walk at Oakland Cemetery: Cemeteries are more than just resting places for the dead. They are excellent places to study local geology! Join the Science Festival for a special walking tour of Oakland Cemetery where we explore Georgia Geology by studying the unique headstones throughout the grounds.
The Details
Dates: March 9th – 23rd
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.