Children’s activities this weekend in Savannah, Bluffton
Family picnic and carnival
Noon-3 PM Sun. Sept. 13
Hull Park in Ardsley Park
La Leche League of Savannah is celebrating World Breastfeeding Week with a family picnic and carnival, free to the public. A parade will kick off the event. Kids’ activities and a silent auction with many wonderful items donated by many generous companies and individuals.
912-658-9202 or e-mail WendyCohenLLL@aim.com for more info.
Cloth Diapering 101 will be 10 AM-noon Sat., September 12 @ Just for Baby & More, 7701 Waters Ave.
Cloth Diapering 101 class is free and open to the public. Register by calling 912-355-4455 or email welshcasey@gmail.com. First 20 registrants will receive a $15 gift card.
Animal Care Day at Oatland Island Wildlife Center
11 AM-2 PM Sat. Sept 12
Find out about all of the hard work and dedication that goes into caring for the over 150 animals at Oatland Island on this special day. Oatland Island’s staff will lead presentations, activities and demonstrations and the Friends of Oatland will host a concessions stand.
912.395.1212
“Butterfly Gardening and Bee Keeping” at the Savannah-Ogeechee Canal Museum & Nature Center,
10 AM-noon Sat. Sept. 12
681 Ft. Argyle Rd. (Rt. 204)2.3 miles past I-95.
Enjoy the Butterfly Garden and get practical tips on growing your own. Learn about what”s involved in bee keeping and harvesting the honey.
Plants, honey and candles for sale.
$2 for adults, $1 for children 4-12.
912.748.8068
info@savannahogeecheecanal.com
New Exhibit Grand Opening at The Aquarium (the UGA Marine Education Center and Aquarium) on Skidaway Island
The theme: “Catching On To Sustainability” exhibit opens. Showcasing coastal Georgia marine species currently being studied for sustainable recreational fisheries and habitat.
10 AM-5 PM Sat. Sept. 12
General admission
Sat. Sept. 12
30 Ocean Science Circle.
912.598.3474
Bluffton area
County-Wide Tailgate and Blues Concert at Jasper County Farmer’s Market, Ridgeland
Sat. Sept 12.
The event will air the University of South Carolina vs. Georgia game at 7:30 PM in the north end of the market and the Alabama Blues Brothers, a Blues Brothers impersonators duo, at the south end at 8:30pm for a live concert.
Admission: $10 for adults and $5 for those 12 and younger.
Barbeque and seafood vendors will be on site and drink wristbands for beer are $10 (21 and over).
9935 South Jacob Smart Boulevard on Hwy 17 in South Ridgeland.
The retail Farmer’s Market is open to the public every Friday from 1-6pm.
The wholesale market is open Mondays at 3pm and Thursdays at 9am.
843.726.8126
Baby Yoga at The Sandbox, An Interactive Children’s Museum, Hilton Head Is.
10:30-11:30 AM Sat. Sept. 12
For babies 3 months of age through walking and their caregiver.
Cost: $14/class or $60 for a 5 class card and includes admission to the museum so you can stay and play. (1 adult per child.)
Advance reservations required: 843-842-7645
Bluffton Branch Library Saturday Do-Drop-In Story Time Program
10:30 AM Sat. Sept. 12
This weekly program is designed as a family story time and will include reading, rocking, singing and shaking for about 45 minutes of fun.
Registration NOT required.
Residents and visitors are welcome
120 Palmetto Way
912.757.1519