Moving trains. Free activity tables. Free crafts and remote control trucks. And at certain hours, free photos with Santa – all at Santa’s Wonderland inside Bass Pro Shop @ Savannah Mall.

Santa’s workshop with free games, crafts, activities is Nov. 14- Dec. 24 2015.

Details here.

For the Savannah schedule of when to have free photos with Santa, click here.

FREE Photos with Santa Schedule

Nov. 14-Dec. 6:
Special Hours on Preview Night Sat. November 14, 5-8PM
5-8PM Mondays-Friday
Saturdays 10AM-8PM
Sundays Noon-5PM

Thanksgiving Nov. 26
10AM-5PM

Fri. Nov. 27
10AM-8PM

Dec. 7-21
10AM-8PM Mondays-Friday
10AM-8PM Saturdays
10AM-5PM Sundays

Dec. 22-23
10AM-8PM

Dec. 24
10AM-5PM

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Preview Event & Santa’s Arrival, 5PM Nov. 14
Magical tree lighting
Unveiling of Santa’s Wonderland®
Carolers
Santa will be giving away a $25 Bass Pro Shops® gift card to one lucky winner every half-hour! 5:30-7:30pm
FREE craft and Outdoor Plush Buddy* November 18, 6-8pm
FREE cookies and McSteven’s hot chocolate*

Savannah Mall, 14045 Abercorn Street, www.savannahmall.com , 912-927-7467. The Savannah Mall is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

Kindermusik in Savannah with 88 Keys Piano announces its November musical monthly play dates.

The theme is “Thankful for My Family”.

Join Kindermusik Savannah for heartwarming music, family jams, stories, movement, instruments and more with your 0-7 year olds, as Kindermusik celebrates your baby’s first haven of security after birth, and society’s most basic unit: the family.

All participants receive the Kindermusik class, an instrument/prop, 10 Kindermusik songs and a bonus gift (valued at $10) at the end of class.

This month’s play dates will be held three times, with a new time to accommodate more working parents, dads, grandparents, or whole families together.
-Wed. Nov. 18, 10am
-Fri. Nov 20, 6:20pm
-Sat. Nov. 21, 10am

Online enrollment is available now at www.88keysga.com or by calling 912.988.KEYS (5397). Spaces are limited so enroll today. All classes to be held at the 88 Keys Piano Kindermusik studio in Bloomingdale just outside Savannah.

For more info, or to visit a FREE TRIAL class, call 912.988.KEYS, emailmusic@88keysga.com, or visitwww.88keysga.com.

To enroll, visit www.88keysga.com/kindermusik

Kindermusik Savannah, email music@88keysga.com, 912.988.KEYS (5397) www.88keysga.com/Kindermusik  Kindermusik is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

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Register for City of Savannah Department of Cultural Affairs children’s art classes & parent & me workshops for Late Fall/Early Winter 2015.

Registration info here. 

Now Registering for Late Fall/Winter Art Workshops and Classes
November 2 – December 18, 2015

Registration should be made as soon as possible; class size is limited and spaces are filled on a first-come, first-served basis.

Credit cards are accepted.

Adult classes & workshops also available. For a full schedule of class & workshop descriptions, click here.

Questions? Call 912-651-6783.

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Open Studio Fused Glass
Instructor: Kristin Fulford
Ages 14+, Saturday, November 14, 10am – 2pm (open studio hours)

Join this fun, hands-on class, open to all levels from the beginner to those who want to learn more about various techniques in fused glass. A glass kit with 4 sheets is included in cost, as well as scrap glass.
$40/$35 city resident

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Raku
Instructor: Clair Buckner
All Ages, Saturday, November 14, 1 – 3:30pm

This ancient Japanese ceramic firing technique in which 1800° glowing red hot works are removed from the kiln and placed into a reduction chamber filled with combustibles is sure to inflame and inspire. Personal bisque fired works can be glazed and fired. Pieces will be available for those who want to participate.
$10 per piece fired

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Open Studio Glass / Holiday Ornament Fused Glass

Instructor: Kristin Fulford
Ages 14+, Saturday, December 5, 10am – 2pm (open studio hours)

Join this fun, hands-on class, open to all levels from the beginner to those who want to learn more about various techniques in fused glass. Choose from two options: a glass kit with 4 sheets to create whatever you like for $40 fee or create two holiday ornaments for $15.
$40/$35 city resident (Glass Kit)
$15/$10 city resident (2 Ornaments)

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Parent and Child: Clay Ornaments
Instructor: Clair Buckner
Ages 5+, Saturday, December 5, 10am – 12pm

Come join us for a holiday themed parent and child workshop and make your own festive piece of art! Students will learn, basic hand building techniques and decorating techniques!
$15/$10 city resident

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Parent and Child: Paper Ornaments NEW
Instructor: Mary Bass
Ages 5+, Saturday, December 5, 10am-12pm

In this two hour parent and child workshop, students will learn how to design a variety of paper ornaments!
$15/$10 city resident

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Everything Not Sewn: Felting Workshop
Instructor: Camille Hulbert
Ages 12+, Saturday, December 5, 10am – 2pm

In this one day workshop students will learn the traditional art of felting as a non-woven or sewn fiber arts application. Students will learn basic techniques in both binding and wet felting.
$35/$30 city resident

Art classes & workshops @ City of Savannah’s Department of Cultural Affairs studios. 9 W. Henry St. (912) 651-6783 On Facebook here. On Twitter here. Savannah Dept. of Cultural Affairs is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser 

Bring the kids to two free movies this holiday season at the Lucas Theatre in downtown Savannah.

ELF
Fri. Nov. 27 AT 8 PM
Rated PG. 97 minutes.

White Christmas
Sat Nov. 28 at 8 PM
Not rated. 120 minutes.

These are free screenings to benefit the America’s Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia and the Humane Society of Greater Georgia. Admission is free, but please donate non-perishable items to the Second Harvest, and pet supplies to the Humane Society.

Lucas Theatre for the Arts, 32 Abercorn St. Savannah, 31401, (912) 525-5040, email lucas@lucastheatre.com, www.lucastheatre.com

“Before the Storm” at Fort McAllister State Park in Richmond Hill just outside Savannah this Sat. Nov. 14 2015.

Fort McAllister, a 1,725-acre Georgia state historic park, will host “Before the Storm,” a living history program.

This is the perfect chance to see life as a Civil War soldier. Step back in time to 1864, a time when Georgia was in great peril. This program features soldiers preparing for the invading armies of General Sherman, who attacked the fort on December 13, 1864.

They will be firing their muskets and the cannon throughout the weekend. Walk among the soldiers as they go about their preparations and drills.

WHERE: Fort McAllister State Park
3894 Fort McAllister Road
Richmond Hill, Georgia 31324

WHEN: Saturday, November 14, 2015
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Sunday, November 15, 2015
9 a.m. – noon

COST: Regular fort admission.

MORE: For more information, call 912.727.2339 or email your questions to FortMcAllister.Park@gadnr.org.

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Get Outdoors Festival
Saturday, Nov 14, 2015 10 AM to 4 PM
Come and see displays and demonstrations about many outdoor activities. Learn more about hunting, fishing, getting started in running, how to attract wildlife and birds to your backyard, geocaching and many more topics. There will be arts and craft booths where you can buy unique holiday gifts. The Exchange Club of Richmond Hill will be selling food.  There will also be a door prize drawing every hour.  Enjoy a craft show, hayride and entertainment too. This will be a great and informative day. $3.00 per person, under 6 is free. $5 parking. 912-727-2339.

Mark your calendar because Savannah Santa Train is coming.

The highly-anticipated family event – Savannah Santa Train – is Saturday, December 12th, 2015 from 8AM until 5PM at Georgia State Railroad Museum and Savannah Children’s Museum.

Pre-registration will be required.

Ticket purchase includes a short train ride between two historic buildings on site at GSRM (ride totals about 15 minutes including the spin on our historic turntable), all Santa Train activities and crafts, visits with Santa, as well as all-day admission to Georgia State Railroad Museum and sister site Savannah Children’s Museum*, which will be doing its own holiday-themed activities that day.

*Georgia State Railroad Museum and Savannah Children’s Museum share a parking lot and entrance, so it is not necessary to drive to another location to take advantage of this offer

Please bring CASH for outside vendors (facepainting, food etc).

SPECIAL NEEDS GUESTS ACCOMMODATIONS: Between 3:00pm and 5:00pm, Savannah Santa Train will be having silent train rides (no bells or steam whistle) to better accommodate our visitors with special needs! Special needs visitors, whether or not they have auditory sensitivity, are welcome for this event at any time.

Pre-Register

REGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT GOES LIVE TO THE PUBLIC AT 9AM ON MONDAY, NOV. 9. Click here to register

Coastal Heritage Society members have access to early registration which is already under way. Details here.  For more information about CHS membership, visit http://www.chsgeorgia.org/TCP/?spage=Become_A_Member

PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR THIS EVENT.

Savannah Children’s Museum & Georgia State Railroad Museum, 655 Louisville Rd., Savannah, 31401 Coastal Heritage Society is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser 

Holiday Family Events 2015 on Tybee Island include:

Jan. 1: The 16th Annual Tybee Polar Plunge, noon Friday, Jan. 1. Don your favorite costumes and dive into the chilly Atlantic Ocean for a brisk and refreshing way to welcome the New Year. Before the Plunge, join in the Gang of Goofs Parade and costume contest at 11AM for a chance to win great prizes. FREE

SouthCoast Health understands that kids get sick and sometimes need medical attention after normal business hours. SouthCoast Health’s pediatric offices are pleased to offer extended hours on weekday evenings and weekend hours on Saturdays and Sundays.

In an effort to better serve its families, SouthCoast Health’s Savannah and Richmond Hill pediatrics offices now offer extended care each Monday through Thursday evening.

Extended Hours:

Savannah

Extended care: Monday – Thursday from 5pm – 7:30pm. Walk-ins welcome.

Weekend care: Saturdays and Sundays from 9am – noon. Walk-ins welcome.

Richmond Hill

Extended Care: Monday – Thursday from 5 – 7:30pm. Walk-ins welcome.

Weekend Care: Saturday from 9am – noon. Walk-ins welcome.

Rincon

Extended hours coming soon!

Learn more about SouthCoast Health’s pediatric services and care providers here.

SouthCoast Health Pediatrics, www.southcoastmedical.com/services/pediatrics, SouthCoast Health Pediatrics is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser. 

This year, St. Peter the Apostle School in Savannah, Georgia, celebrates their 35th year on their Wilmington Island Campus.

The beautiful 10-acre campus includes a Lower School, Middle School, two gymnasiums, football field, practice field, and a state-of-the-art playground.

St. Peter’s offers full day faith-based instruction for students from three years old through 8th grade.

Following the traditions of the Sisters of Mercy, the school educates through a strong academic program and instills in its students a spirit of mercy, justice and loving concern.

Open Houses

Come see all that St. Peter’s has to offer at these open house for prospective families

Thurs, Nov. 19 2015, 6-7:30PM
Sun. Jan. 31 2016, 10AM-1PM
Thurs. Feb. 11 2016, 6-7:30PM

This will be an opportunity to meet and greet teachers, tour the school facilities, and get to experience all that the Saint Peter’s community has to offer.

Scheduling a Campus Tour

A guided tour around the school campus with a staff member can be arranged by calling the school office at 912-897-5224.

Scheduling a Campus Visit

Saint Peter the Apostle Catholic School welcomes your student to come and “shadow” another student for the day. Your student will attend classes and see what it would be like to be a part of the St. Peter’s family. Please call the school office at 912-897-5224 to arrange a date for your student shadow.

Location

The school is easily accessible from Whitemarsh Island, the Truman Parkway, mid-town Savannah and Tybee Island. We are located just off Highway 80 East (Victory Drive), not far from Thunderbolt.

St. Peter the Apostle School
7020 Concord Rd.
Savannah, GA 31410
Phone: 912-897-5224
Fax: 912-897-0801

For more information, visit www.school.saintpetertheapostle.com

St. Peter the Apostle School, www.school.saintpetertheapostle.com,  7020 Concord Rd., Savannah, 31410, 912-897-5224,  On Facebook here. On Twitter here. St. Peter the Apostle School is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser. 

Jepson Jingle Tree Lighting
Wednesday, November 18 | 5-7pm
Jepson Center, Savannah

Telfair Museums is pleased to announce the third annual tree lighting at the Jepson Center in Savannah.

Libbie Summers, celebrity author and lifestyle expert, will partner with the museum to create a holiday tree inspired by the exhibition Monet and American Impressionism.

Guests will enjoy music from the Savannah Children’s Choir, view the current exhibitions, and partake in refreshments as we light the tree and kick off the holiday season.

This event is FREE and open to the public. Sponsored by Mrs. Robert O. Levitt and Savannah Magazine.

Jepson Center, 207 W York St. Savannah, 31401 , www.telfair.org/event/jepsonjingle,  Telfair Museums is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

UPDATE: Giveaway winners are Robin Perrtree & Tara Cary.

Disney On Ice presents Let’s Celebrate! Presented by Stonyfield YoKids Organic Yogurt will be performed in Savannah Nov. 11-15 2015.

It’s one colossal party on ice, with all your favorite Disney friends at Disney On Ice presents Let’s Celebrate! Presented by Yo Kids Organic Yogurt.

Join Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse as they celebrate a Very Merry Unbirthday Party with Alice and the Mad Hatter; a Royal Valentine’s Day Ball with the Disney Princesses, including Cinderella, Ariel and Tiana; a Hawaiian luau with Lilo & Stitch; a winter wonderland with Woody, Jessie and Buzz Lightyear; a Halloween haunt with the Disney villains and more in a magical medley of holidays, celebrations and festivities from around the globe.

Come join the party when Disney On Ice skates into Savannah!

Savannah Showtimes @ Savannah Civic Center Martin Luther King Arena

Wed 11/11 – 7PM
Thurs 11/12 – 7PM
Fri 11/13 – 10:30AM, 7PM
Sat 11/14 – 11AM, 3PM, 7PM
Sun 11/15 – 1:30PM, 5:30PM

The free giveaway passes are valid for all performances but must be redeemed at the Savannah Civic Box Office for tickets. SO REDEEM PASSES EARLY FOR THE BEST SEAT SELECTION.  Additional tickets may be purchased along with your free passes.

Tickets

Buy tickets online by clicking here. 

Discount

Metro PCS is a sponsor of the show this year and are offering $10 kids’ ticket coupons at the following locations:

Metro PCS Locations with $10 Kids’ Coupons

School’s Out on Wed. Nov. 11 for Veterans’ Day.Let’s Cook!

Trade your pencils and books for some hands-on cooking fun with Tummy Time Foods at the Savannah State Farmer’s Market.

Veterans Day Kids’ Cooking Party with Tummy Time Foods

Event Schedule
11AM-12:15PM: Tiny Tots Cooking Party
Kids ages 5 & younger take over the kitchen for the most creative culinary experience in town! Join us for an exciting Tiny Tots Cooking Party including cooking, learning, singing, and story time. Seats are limited and advanced tickets are required!
Tickets: $15 per child. One responsible adult per child is required.

1:30-3PM: Kids’ Cooking Party
Kids ages 6 & older can join us to make some delicious kid-friendly dishes in the TTF kitchen. Everyone gets to mix,measure, stir and dine on their culinary creations. Seats are limited and advanced tickets are required.

Tickets: $25 per child. Parents are welcome to drop off their child or stay and watch.

Register here. 

Tummy Time Foods, www.tummytimefoods.com, (912) 996-7120 email info@tummytimefoods.com. On Facebook here.  Tummy Time Foods is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

Annual Telfair Art Fair Nov. 14 and 15, Arty Party on Nov. 13

A free open air art fair featuring original art, activities for the family in Telfair Square, 207 W. York Street, Savannah.
Sat. Nov. 14 | 10am-5pm (Family Activities from 12pm-4pm)
Sun. Nov. 15 | 12-4pm (Family Activities from 12pm-2pm)

Telfair Art Fair – hosted by Telfair Museums – is free and open to the public on Saturday, Nov. 14 from 10 am to 5 pm and Sunday, Nov. 15 from noon to 4 pm. The event is set up around Telfair Square and features a wide variety of original art for sale in a broad range of prices and media from 85 different artists.

FREE Children’s Art Activities

Children can engage in activities 12-4 pm on Nov. 14 and 12-2 pm on Nov. 15 in the square sponsored by Dick Blick Art Materials. This year’s activities are inspired by Telfair Museums featured exhibition Monet and American Impressionism, currently on view at the Jepson Center. The exhibit features four Monet masterpieces and artworks by many of the leading figures of American Impressionism.

Proceeds from the Telfair Art Fair go directly to the Museums’ educational programs, exhibitions and acquisitions.

For a list of children’s books about Monet & Impressionism, click here.

Related Events:

Arty Party
Fri. Nov. 13, 7 pm
Telfair Square

This event gives patrons, museum members and ticket holders a first chance to view and purchase the artists’ work while enjoying music, food and cocktails in Telfair Square. Arty Party tickets are $85 per person for Telfair members or $130 for non-members and can be purchased online at telfair.org or through Marcya Burton at 912.790.8866.

Free Family Day – Monet at the Telfair Art Fair
Sat. Nov. 14, noon-4 pm
Jepson Center

Participants will enjoy activities and the Monet and American Impressionism exhibit at this family day. Activities include: plein air painting, creating water lilies, participating in story time, learning how to mix colors, making Monet “Shrinky Dinks,” and more. For a list of children’s books about Monet & Impressionism, click here.

Impressionist Sketch Crawl
Sat. Nov. 14, 4 to 6 pm.
For ages Teen to Adult

The paintings of Monet and American Impressionism will inspire this sketch crawl as participants explore light and color. The event starts at the Jepson Center to tour the exhibit, then meets at 4 pm for sunset sketching. The event is free but registration is required.
Please contact Kip Bradley at 912.790.8823 or bradleyk@telfair.org.

For a list of children’s books about Monet & Impressionism, click here.

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Classical Conversations in the Savannah area & beyond supports homeschooling parents by cultivating the love of learning through a Christian worldview in fellowship with other families.

Classical Conversations believes there are three keys to a great education: classical, Christian, and Community.

Classical Conversations is an international organization with local communities, 7 in the Savannah metro area.

Come learn more about Classical Conversations at one of their Information Meetings and Open Houses.

They have programs for K4 through high school. Contact Michele Stuchell at MStuchell@ClassicalConversations for more information and to find a community near you.

Classical Conversations, www.ClassicalConversations.com, On Twitter here.  On Facebook here. Email mstuchell@ClassicalConversations.com . Classical Conversations is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

Family meal for four for only $21 total!

Let FOHTY (From Our House To Yours) in Savannah simplify your Friday this week.

Enjoy fresh food that is flavorful and cooked to perfection from Bon Appetit Cafe in Savannah with dinner for four for the low price of only $21.

Order by emailing heather.carbone@cafebonappetit.com by 2PM Thurs. Nov. 19.  Remember to include your name and the number of dinners you would like to order in your email. Please put FOHTY in the subject line & let them know that you were referred by SouthernMamas.com.

This fresh, pick-up meal service is open to the public.

Meal pickup

Meals will be available for payment and pick up on Friday between 3-6pm at JO’s Cafe, 201 W. Oglethorpe Avenue, Savannah, GA 31401.

All orders are complete meals that serve 4 and cost $21 or 5 meal swipes. Each meal is prepared and properly cooled in our kitchen and will be provided with proper reheating instructions.

Methods of payment include: credit card, cash, dining dollars or SCAD cash.

Tell a friend. After five referrals, you will receive a FREE meal.

Once Upon A Child Savannah is stocking up on toys for the upcoming holiday season.

The holiday season is fast approaching and Once Upon A Child Savannah is stocking up. So clean out that toy box and bring in the toys that your kids have outgrown or no longer play with. Or, have your kids pick a toy or two that they want to pass on to another family this holiday season.

Once Upon A Child Savannah will pay you on the spot for everything they accept.

Once Upon A Child Savannah already has a great selection of toys to choose from, so you may just be able to check some of those holiday gifts of your shopping list while you’re there.

Most Wanted Toys:
Electronic Toys
Infant & Toddler Toys
Ride-on toys
Learning Toys
Games & Puzzle

Click here for a $5 Baby Bucks coupon that expires Nov. 30 2015.

Sell. Buy. Repeat.

1100 Eisenhower Drive
Savannah, GA 31406
912-351-0555
www.onceuponachild.com

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December Nights & Holiday Lights 2015 @ Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens in Savannah.

Enjoy well over a half-million sparkling lights on select evenings from the day after Thanksgiving to Christmas Eve at this stroller-friendly holiday tradition.

Nov. 27 – 29 (Fri. – Sun.)
Dec. 2 – 6 (Wed. – Sun.)
Dec. 9 – 13 (Wed. – Sun)
Dec. 16 – 24 (nightly)

6 to 9 pm

$8 per person (ages 13 and older)***
$5 per child 3 to 12 years
Infants (ages 2 and under) FREE

***$5 Wednesday Nights (ages 3 to 103)

Cash or Credit Card accepted

Embark on a casual self-guided leisurely walking tour through differently themed garden areas. View white reindeer among green-glistening timber bamboo, a snowflake-accented 18-foot holly Christmas tree, an allee of glistening white trees, a rainbow arch-tunnel, the Orchid House roof aglow in red and green light, a Nativity scene with a deep blue background, blue Stars of David, white trumpeting angels in a bed of champagne gold lights, green and white lights around an illuminated fountain in the Rose Garden, glowing willow trees in the Mediterranean Garden, giant red poinsettias, and a candy-inspired children’s experience in our Cottage Garden for just a sampling.

New in 2015: a model train display under the Conference Center’s cathedral ceiling. This choo-choo experience is presented by the Coastal Rail Buffs and is included in your Holiday Lights admission.

CGBG is a tobacco-free University of Georgia property. No smoking, chewing tobacco or e-cigarettes allowed outdoors or in buildings. No pets allowed at December Nights & Holiday Lights.

December Nights & Holiday Lights encompasses at least six acres from the new Visitor’s Center to our Rose Garden, Orchid House, Crapemyrtle Allee, White Garden and beyond! Note: Rain will cause illuminated displays to fail, so there may be cancellations or early closings based on the weather forecast. It’s best to come out during a stretch of fair weather rather than wait until the last few nights (the last two years rain prompted closures on Christmas Eve).

The majority of the Holiday Lights experience is stroller and wheelchair friendly (there are two lawn areas illuminated). For the enjoyment and safety of all around the illuminated displays, please no flash photography.

Spirited music also fills the air, sometimes with live performances by local vocal or instrumental groups in the Great Hall of the Visitors Center. Visit with Santa Claus and take photos from 7 to 8 p on Saturday evenings (November 28, December 5, 12 and 19) in the gazebo of the Cottage Garden. Mrs. Claus will stop by to lead a storytime for kids on Saturday, December 19 and Wednesday, December 23, both at 7 pm at Mrs. Claus’ Kitchen in the Annex.

Stop by Mrs. Claus’ Kitchen for sweet snacks. Local 4-H groups or other non-profits will have goodies and hot drinks for purchase (and all proceeds go to their various programs).

Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens, www.coastalgeorgiabg.org, 2 Canebrake Road Savannah, Ga. 31419, (912) 921-5460 e-mail: coastal@uga.edu, On Facebook here. Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser 

Finishing a marathon is child’s play with KiDS ROCK Savannah – a one-mile fun run for children in grades K – 7. This non-competitive, non-timed event is all about having fun & making it to the finish line. Kindergarten distance is a half mile run.

Kids Rock 2015
3:15PM Sunday, Nov. 8
Daffin Park in Savannah, GA
For more info, click here. 
Run with your friends. Team Registration available.

Registration Information
Online registration is closed but you still register for at the Expo at the Savannah Convention Center Nov. 5 & 6.
Thurs. Nov. 5 from 1-7PM
Fri. Nov. 6 from 10AM-7PM

Participants can become full marathon finishers by completing a 25.2-mile training program prior to race day or they can just run, walk or jog the one-mile course on race day. Every child is a winner & will be rewarded with an official race number, T-shirt, goodie bag & medal.

Participants also get a FREE one-day admission to Savannah Children’s Museum.

Associated with the Rock ‘n’ Roll Savannah Marathon, 1/2 Marathon & Relay, Nov. 7.

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FOR MORE SAVANNAH-AREA FALL EVENTS, VISIT OUR SAVANNAH FALL FUN GUIDE 2015 HERE. 

If you are new to the Savannah area or are a new parent, then you need to check out Toddler Tuesdays, a fun weekly program that celebrates nature @ Oatland Island Wildlife Center, 711 Sandtown Rd. Savannah, GA, 31410.

At Toddler Tuesday, children & their parents/caretakers experience nature through themed activities including live animal encounters, wildlife nature walks, storytelling, songs, interactive finger-play & crafts.

Oatland’s naturalist Michelle Kelly leads these exciting & educational sessions.

Program fee includes program and entrance to Oatland Island Wildlife Center and trails.

Admission rates & driving directions here.

Toddler Tuesdays at Oatland Island Wildlife Center.
Programs are at 10 AM & 11 AM on Tuesdays each week . Pre-registration required before 4 PM Monday prior. Call 395-1517 or register online by clicking here. 

Toddler Tuesday Program Fees for 2015:
General: $5 per child $5 per adult
Friends of Oatland Members: $5 per child, up to 2 adults FREE!

Program fee includes program and entrance to Oatland Island Wildlife Center and trails.

TODDLER TUESDAY THEMES

December 1 It’s a Small World After All—Ever looked through a microscope? We will explore the microscopic plants and animals that live in the sea that make up the base of the food chain. We will use hand lenses, microscopes and projectors to see the unseeable!

December 8 Come Rain, Come Shine— What makes the weather? Come rain, come shine: we’ll learn about clouds, wind, and the sun and how weather can be your friend, or not. Whatever the weather, we’ll be here at Toddler Tuesday learning all about it.

December 15 Run, Run as Fast as You Can— What happens when the gingerbread boy escapes around Oatland Island? We will learn all about omnivores, carnivores and herbivores and which animals would love a cookie treat and which would not. All cookie monsters are invited to come to this TT. Any special cookie request can be made upon registration.

December 22 Polar Express!— It is that time of year again to hop on the polar express. We’ll pretend to catch the midnight train to the arctic and end up polar, where we will learn all about life in this extreme environment.

December 29 Christmas Bird Count-– We will investigate which of our fine feathered friends stick around in the winter. While Audobon is conducting bird surveys all around the U.S., we will pull out the binoculars and do our own little Christmas Bird Survey.

Oatland Island Wildlife Center Wildlife, 711 Sandtown Rd. Savannah, GA, 31410 (912) 395-1212 Driving directions here.

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 FOR MORE PARENT & ME SAVANNAH EVENTS, CLICK HERE. 

Disney salutes the men & women of our armed forces with special ticket pricing & room discounts for select travel dates now through December 2016.

Active and retired US military personnel can save BIG and take advantage of specially priced rooms at select Walt Disney World resort hotels. The average discount is 30-40% off! And these offers can be combined with dining plans to add even more value to your vacation package.

Qualifying military personnel can also purchase up to a total of up to six, 4-day Military Promotional Tickets with a Park Hopper upgrade for $196 each, plus tax. These tickets may be used January 3, 2016 through March 19 and April 2, 2016 through December 19, 2016. The Military Promotional Tickets are only available for purchase at military sales outlets, NOT at Walt Disney World resort.

Availability for the room offer is limited, so contact Two Sisters Travel for a no-obligation vacation quote.  

Get more ticket info here.

Two Sisters Travel offers stress-free concierge vacation planning services for busy families and anyone that doesn’t want to get bogged down with the trip details. They’re here to help you choose the best resort, dining plan (or not), FastPass recommendations, dining reservations, and even review crowd calendars to find the best time of year to travel… best part is that their services are 100% free.

Tara McCoy, Vacation Specialist at Two Sisters Travel

843.284.3241

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Savannah Arts Academy Performing Arts Department presents Cinderella @ John A. Varnedoe Theatre, Nov. 5-8 2015.

Showtimes are:

November 5th at 7pm
November 6th at 7pm
November 7th at 2pm & 7pm
November 8th at 2pm

Purchase your tickets here.
Tickets are $15 purchased online, and tickets at the door start at $20

Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella is a musical in two acts with music by Richard Rodgers, lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein, II and a new book by Douglas Carter Beane based partly on Hammerstein’s 1957 book.

The story is based upon the fairy tale, Cinderella, particularly the French version Cendrillon, ou la Petite Pantoufle de Verre, by Charles Perrault. The story concerns a young woman forced into a life of servitude by her cruel stepmother, who dreams of a better life. With the help of her Fairy Godmother, Cinderella is transformed into an elegant young lady and is able to attend the ball to meet her Prince, but, in this version, she must open the Prince’s eyes to the injustice in his kingdom.

Savannah Arts Academy, 500 Washington Ave. Savannah, 31405

Join Kindermusik in Savannah with 88 Keys Piano for all new November themes.

Babies ages newborn to 2 years old meet Mondays at 9:20am for “Zoom Baby!”.  Toddlers ages 2+ meet Mondays at 10:15am for “Down on the Ground”.

And…announcing TWO ADDITIONAL NEW CLASSES beginning in January:  Children ages 4-7 will meet Mondays at 3:50pm for “All Keyed Up”, as we study the world of keyboard instruments.

Also, a BRAND NEW Family Class will begin in January, meeting Mondays at 6:20pm.  This early evening class, open to ages 0-7 combined, is a perfect way to round out your little one’s day, have a grandparent’s weekly outing, or bring dad and mom together for an evening of family music making!

“>Experience the joy and wonder of Kindermusik Savannah with your 0-7 year old and see why in Kindermusik…a good beginning never ends.

For more info, or to visit a FREE TRIAL class, call 912.988.KEYS, emailmusic@88keysga.com, or visit www.88keysga.com.

To enroll, visit www.88keysga.com/kindermusik

Kindermusik Savannah, email music@88keysga.com, 912.988.KEYS (5397) www.88keysga.com/Kindermusik  Kindermusik is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

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Register for City of Savannah Department of Cultural Affairs children’s art classes & parent & me workshops for Late Fall/Early Winter 2015.

Registration info here. 

Now Registering for Late Fall/Winter Art Workshops and Classes
November 2 – December 18, 2015

Registration should be made as soon as possible; class size is limited and spaces are filled on a first-come, first-served basis.

Credit cards are accepted.

Adult classes & workshops also available. For a full schedule of class & workshop descriptions, click here.

Questions? Call 912-651-6783.

Friday Raku Firing
Instructor: Clair Buckner
All Ages, Friday, November 6, 1:30pm – 4:30pm

This ancient Japanese ceramic firing technique in which 1800° glowing red hot works are removed from the kiln and placed into a reduction chamber filled with combustibles is sure to inflame and inspire. Personal bisque fired works can be glazed and fired. Pieces will be available for those who want to participate.
$10 per piece fired

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Open Studio Fused Glass
Instructor: Kristin Fulford
Ages 14+, Saturday, November 14, 10am – 2pm (open studio hours)

Join this fun, hands-on class, open to all levels from the beginner to those who want to learn more about various techniques in fused glass. A glass kit with 4 sheets is included in cost, as well as scrap glass.
$40/$35 city resident

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Raku
Instructor: Clair Buckner
All Ages, Saturday, November 14, 1 – 3:30pm

This ancient Japanese ceramic firing technique in which 1800° glowing red hot works are removed from the kiln and placed into a reduction chamber filled with combustibles is sure to inflame and inspire. Personal bisque fired works can be glazed and fired. Pieces will be available for those who want to participate.
$10 per piece fired

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Open Studio Glass / Holiday Ornament Fused Glass

Instructor: Kristin Fulford
Ages 14+, Saturday, December 5, 10am – 2pm (open studio hours)

Join this fun, hands-on class, open to all levels from the beginner to those who want to learn more about various techniques in fused glass. Choose from two options: a glass kit with 4 sheets to create whatever you like for $40 fee or create two holiday ornaments for $15.
$40/$35 city resident (Glass Kit)
$15/$10 city resident (2 Ornaments)

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Parent and Child: Clay Ornaments
Instructor: Clair Buckner
Ages 5+, Saturday, December 5, 10am – 12pm

Come join us for a holiday themed parent and child workshop and make your own festive piece of art! Students will learn, basic hand building techniques and decorating techniques!
$15/$10 city resident

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Parent and Child: Paper Ornaments NEW
Instructor: Mary Bass
Ages 5+, Saturday, December 5, 10am-12pm

In this two hour parent and child workshop, students will learn how to design a variety of paper ornaments!
$15/$10 city resident

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Everything Not Sewn: Felting Workshop
Instructor: Camille Hulbert
Ages 12+, Saturday, December 5, 10am – 2pm

In this one day workshop students will learn the traditional art of felting as a non-woven or sewn fiber arts application. Students will learn basic techniques in both binding and wet felting.
$35/$30 city resident

Art classes & workshops @ City of Savannah’s Department of Cultural Affairs studios. 9 W. Henry St. (912) 651-6783 On Facebook here. On Twitter here. Savannah Dept. of Cultural Affairs is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser