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The Atlanta Science Festival takes place from March 8th to 22nd in 2025.
This popular festival is returning to its usual format, with over 100 events that build up to the annual Exploration Expo in Piedmont Park.
Festival events are designed to appeal to curious kids and adults alike.
Many of them are FREE, although some come with a fee that can range from $5 to $30, usually to cover workshop materials.
Registration is open now for the events that have limited participation.
Events include:
Workshops
Tours
Interactive experiences
STEM activities
Discovery walks
Habitat explorations
Exhibitions
Experiments
Performances
Storytime
Nature walks
What to expect this year
♦ The Atlanta Science Festival is back in full force, with 100+ events taking place at multiple venues throughout metro Atlanta.
♦ Many events are free, but those with limited capacity require registration. (Some events have a fee to cover materials.)
♦ The Exploration Expo is back at Piedmont Park in 2025 and will wrap up the Festival on March 22nd.
How to join in the fun at the Science Festival
Our best advice?
Browse the entire schedule of events online ASAP and figure out which ones you want to participate in. Some require pre-registration, which is open now, so pay attention to the details as you browse.
This year’s Science Festival website is amazing.
To browse events, you can just scroll through a chronological list.
OR, you can sort events by:
• Day and date
• 18 different topics (everything from Robotics to Astronomy to Food & Drink and Irreverent Fun)
• Type of venue (virtual, indoor, outdoor, etc.)
• Price (many are free!)
• Audience (adults, families, or school age group)
Go to the Atlanta Science Festival website
Highlighted event: Science Escape Room Trail at Mason Mill Park
We’re highlighting this event because it runs every day of the Science Festival from dawn to dark.
This is a self-guided activity, and you don’t need a ticket to participate — just stop by any day the Festival is running.
Note: On March 8th, the activity opens at 10:15 a.m. This is the first day of the festival.
On other dates, it runs from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
What to expect:
You’ll be solving nature challenges along the Mason Mill boardwalk in this escape room-style nature adventure.
Take a beautiful 1.5 mile walk on the wheelchair and stroller accessible boardwalk.
Along the way, you’ll be faced with 10 challenges, riddles, and tasks that, once completed, will allow you to solve the puzzle, “escape” the boardwalk, and win a prize.
More info
Mason Mill Park is located at:
1340 McConnell Drive
Decatur, GA 30033
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Photo courtesy of Atlanta Science Festival
Photo courtesy of Atlanta Science Festival
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