Atlanta Science Festival 2025

The Atlanta Science Festival is an annual two-week event held every March. It showcases 165 interactive science-related activities across 92 venues in metro Atlanta. The festival engages over 50,000 kids and adults each year through performances, tours, tastings, and more. More than 100 organizations, including schools, universities, museums, and businesses, collaborate to make it Georgia's largest interactive science celebration.

Events

The Atlanta Science Festival features a wide range of exciting activities, with the free Exploration Expo as its centerpiece. This vibrant science carnival at Piedmont Park offers hands-on activities and demonstrations suitable for all ages. Other key events include Tech Science & Engineering Day, Biomechanics Day, World of Insects, Neuroscience workshops, and the Adventure Lab.

Past favorites have included the "Wow in the World Pop-Up Party," which features games and music; "Mathapalooza," which features challenging puzzles; the "Science of Superpowers," and the "Escape Lab," where participants tackle STEM-based challenges. All events aim to ignite curiosity and foster enthusiasm for science, technology, engineering, and math in a fun and interactive environment.

History of Atlanta Science Festival

The Atlanta Science Festival, first held in 2014, was organized by Emory University, Georgia Tech, and the Metro Atlanta Chamber. During its inaugural year, it earned the prestigious “Best Public Event” award, highlighting its immediate success and impact on the community.