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Dinosaur Trick-or-Treat

Saturday, October 26, 2024 10:00 AM — 1:00 PM

No tricks, just treats at our annual Halloween haunt! Enjoy themed tables full of goodies, crafts and activities during Dinosaur Trick-or-Treat. Costumes are highly encouraged!

Please be sure to bring your own bags or buckets for candy collection.

Included with general admission. Members FREE!

OUR DECORATED TABLES*

CREEPY CRAWLIES | Great Hall, 1st Floor
Meet some eight-legged friends of ours at this creepy table. Don’t worry, they don’t bite!


DINO-MITE DINOSAURS | Great Hall, 1st Floor
A T. rex wouldn’t let its small arms get in the way of grabbing candy at this dino-mite table and neither should you.


HAUNTED PUMPKIN PATCH | Outside of the Star Gallery, 1st Floor
Whoever heard of an indoor pumpkin patch? Check out this seedy scene and say “hay” to our scarecrow friend.  


ARMORED & DANGEROUS | Outside of the Special Exhibit Hall, 1st Floor
Celebrate the new, special exhibit, Armored Animals, the best way we know how... with candy and goodies.


DRACULA’S DEN | Past Conveyed in Clay at the End of the Hall, 2nd Floor
Make like a bat and fly over to this fang-tastic table. No garlic will be served.  


MAD SCIENCE | Outside of Conveyed in Clay, 2nd Floor
Our mad scientist has been cooking up something weird in the lab. Come check out his latest results at this table.


GHOSTS & GRAVES | Entry to A Walk Through Time in Georgia, 2nd Floor
I ain’t afraid of no ghost! Be sure to join us for a ghoulishly good time in our graveyard.


ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES**

MAKE YOUR OWN GOODY BAG CRAFT | Great Hall, 1st Floor
Draw a haunting scene of your own to take with you while you hunt for treats.


PARTY WITH PUBLIX  | Between the Staircases, 2nd Floor
Enjoy some goodies from our sponsor, Publix, and meet their mascot, Plato!


STORY TIME | Frances Wood Wilson Foundation Theater, 1st Floor | 10:30 a.m., Noon
Listen to guest authors AdELA and lauren read their book “The Great Halloween Parade,” which follows lovable characters Hunny and Koko on a festive adventure as they prepare for the big Halloween parade.
Recommended for ages 3 - 7.


ARMORED ANIMALS | Special Exhibit Hall, 1st Floor | 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Dive into the history of animals connected by their use of armor in our new special exhibit.


Sponsored by Publix Super Markets Charities. 

*Treats available while supplies last.

**Activities are offered from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. unless otherwise noted and are subject to change without notice.


PARKING

Parking is limited at Fernbank and may not be available. Please be prepared to potentially park offsite and walk, or to use ride share. Please see the map below for directions to an additional parking option: