The Atlanta Science Festival (ASF) presented by Delta Air Lines, the city’s ultimate celebration of all things science and one of the largest of its kind in the country, returns March 10-25. Curious kids and adults can explore 150 interactive and educational events, providing an opportunity to learn from experts in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).

“One of our goals is to ignite ambition in the next generation of scientists and empower them to pursue their dreams,” says Meisa Salaita, co-founder and co-executive director of Science ATL, the engineers of Atlanta Science Festival. “With interactive shows and activities, this year's events explore many aspects of science. There is definitely something for everyone.”

Atlanta Science Festival events include coding, astronomy, nature walks, science/art mashups, and much more. These happenings provide an opportunity to explore science and experience its wonder first hand. Many events are free, while some require a nominal fee.

The following is a list of event highlights:

Destination Science
Kick off the 10th Annual Atlanta Science Festival with us, as we feature three amazing scientists who will showcase all the incredible places science can take you. Join us as we journey from the reefs of Australia to the wilds of Africa to the glaciers of the north! Moderated by WABE’s Molly Samuel.
Date/Time: 7-9 p.m. Friday, March 10
Cost: $20 for adults, $12 for children
Location: Ferst Center for the Arts, 349 Ferst Drive NW, Atlanta

Insect Bingo Scavenger Hunt
Join WunderGrubs to explore the super powers of bugs! We'll start our insect exploration with a bingo scavenger hunt and then tour WunderGrubs’s mealworm vertical farm in Midtown near Piedmont Park on the Atlanta Beltline Eastside Trail. You'll hear all about how mealworms can be used to help solve many of today's environmental problems as a food, feed, and fertilizer, plus so much more! Bonus: buggy treats for you to taste!
Time/Date: 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Saturday, March 18
Cost: $5
Location: Grub-ah-Dub Shack, 1016 Monroe Drive, NE, Atlanta

Mathapalooza!
Engage with mathematics as you have never experienced it before! Come explore remarkable puzzles and games, gaze upon mathematical art, and watch Atlanta's vibrant arts community interpret math on stage with magic, drama, music, and dance.
Time/Date: 1-4 p.m. Saturday, March 18
Cost: $12 adults, $4 children
Location: The Paideia School, 1509 South Ponce De Leon Ave. NE, Atlanta

Breaking Down the Bean: The Science Behind Home Coffee Brewing
Have you ever wondered what it takes to brew a perfect cup of coffee? Did you know that the flavor of your brew ultimately boils down to science? Join us for a hands-on demonstration as we explore how time, temperature, grind coarseness, and proportion all affect what's in your cup -- and learn how to harness these variables in your own kitchen!
Time/Date: 10-11:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 14; 10-11:30 a.m. Thursday, March 23; 10-11:30 a.m. Friday, March 24
Cost: Price: $18
Location: Opo Coffee, 314 E. Howard Ave., Decatur

Garden Wonders
Explore Wylde Center's Oakhurst Garden with a naturalist! From a behind-the-scenes tour of our greenhouse to a creek exploration to look for salamanders to getting a taste of the sweet honey from our beehives, you'll learn all about this intown garden wonderland!
Time/Date: 10-11:15 a.m., 11:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m., 1-2:15 p.m., Sunday, March 19
Cost: $8 for children, adults free with children
Location: Oakhurst Garden, 435 Oakview Road, Decatur

Roadside Geology
Tag along with two geologist-educators to see the beautiful building stones and folded natural rock layers of Midtown Atlanta, on a tour from Symphony Hall to Rhodes Hall. Dr. Bill Witherspoon, co-author of “Roadside Geology of Georgia,” teams up with highly sought guest speaker from Georgia Mineral Society (GMS), Bill Waggener, to interpret the stories that rocks tell. GMS grab bag is included with admission price.
Time/Date: 1-3:30 p.m. Thursday, March 16; 2-4:30 p.m. Sunday, March 19
Cost: $5
Location: First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta parking lot, 1328 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta

Exploration Expo
Touch a human brain! Smell outer space! 3-D print your own bones! Look inside a jet engine! Pen your own science haiku! Control a robot with your brain! Test your brain with laser beams! Paint like an elephant! Meet frogs, lizards, snakes…and scientists! With more than 90 hands-on, interactive science booths from local organizations, universities, and companies, we’ll be showing off Atlanta science at this year’s Exploration Expo.
Time/Date: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, March 25
Cost: Free
Location: Piedmont Park, 1071 Piedmont Ave. NE, Atlanta

“Through these events, we hope to inspire and expand access to science learning opportunities, while having fun in the process,” Salaita explains.

A complete calendar of events is available at: AtlantaScienceFestival.org/events.