Great Scott, Metro Atlanta! Fernbank is turning prom night into a time‑traveling adventure, and you and yours are invited to rewrite history in the most epic way possible!
On Friday, April 17, 2026, Fernbank Museum is throwing open its doors and hosting an Adult Prom: Back to the Future. This throwback celebration is going to be so much fun! Imagine a prom night of just chillin' without chaperones, no curfews. no awkward moments, etc.! We are grown now, good and grown. Just pure, unfiltered fun and legal drinking!
🎶 Dance Through the Decades
Whether you once slow‑danced under a disco ball or two‑stepped your way through the early 2000s, this prom is your chance to relive it all minus the teenage angst.
Amp’d Entertainment will keep the dance floor buzzing with hits from the ’50s and all the way to today, so you can twist, moonwalk, electric slide, or wobble your way through time.
Grab your crew and capture the moment in the photo booth, because what is a prom without a picture you will laugh about for years?
And when you need a breather from the dance floor, wander through three floors of after‑hours exhibits. It’s not every day you get to explore a museum in full prom attire.
🍸 Sip, Savor & Celebrate
This is grown‑up prom, which means the drinks are actually good and legal!
Enjoy:
- Themed cocktails
- Craft beer
- Wine
- Light bites
All available for purchase to keep your night glowing brighter than a flux capacitor.
👗 Dress Code: Timelines Welcome
Come dressed to impress and make your personal stamp on the evening.
- Classic formalwear
- Vintage prom looks
- Retro flair
- Full-time-traveler fantasy (self‑lacing sneakers encouraged!)
If you have ever wanted to pair a ballgown with futuristic shades, this is your big moment.
🦕 Bonus Nostalgia Alert
Fernbank’s beloved exhibit, A Walk Through Time in Georgia, is closing shortly after this event. So, this is your chance to wander through it one last time and even capture a picture-perfect moment.
🎟️ Event Details
Adult Prom: Back to the Future
📅 Friday, April 17, 2026
⏰ 7:30 PM – 11:00 PM
💵 $24.95 per person (members & nonmembers)
🔞 Ages 21+ only
🦖 Time machine not required. Dinosaurs guaranteed.
Tickets are limited, so grab your date, your besties, or your fellow time travelers and get ready to dance your way across decades. Remember, Back to the Future awaits, and no DeLorean is necessary.
