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Kindermusik Savannah playdates for ages 0-7 including Saturday session

Sunday, March 13th, 2016

Playdates Savannah kindermusik Kindermusik Savannah announces: March playdate week with 88 KEYS PIANO!

Join Kindermusik next week for their exciting theme, “On the Road!”, where the mode of transportation is more fun than the destination and your child holds the key!

You can choose from Tuesday March 22 @ 10AM or Saturday March 26 @ 10AM.

Your child (ages 0-7) will receive an instrument, 10 songs, and a bonus gift valued at $10.

Cost is $15, and siblings pay only $5 each.

Sign up today at 88keysga.com or call 912-988-KEYS. Spaces are limited.

All classes are held at the 88 Keys Piano Kindermusik studio in Bloomingdale.

Kindermusik…a good beginning never ends.

Call 88 Keys Piano to set up a free trial class with your child or email music@88keysga.com. www.88keysga.com/Kindermusik  912.988.KEYS (5397).

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

Easter Portraits with live rabbits @ Savannah Mall

Saturday, March 12th, 2016

Easter Bunny photos visits Savannah Mall 2016

Photos with Easter Bunny, Easter Train Ride @ Savannah Mall 

See the Easter Bunny March 12-March 27 2016 & ride the Easter Train March 5-April 3 2016 at Savannah Mall.  Mon-Sat. 10AM-8PM. Sun.: Noon-6PM.

Savannah Mall also offers portraits with the Easter Bunny or live bunnies. Package prices & details here.

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

Spring Break 2016 Savannah Events

Friday, March 11th, 2016

Spring break Staycation Kids' Activities 2013Happy Spring Break to many of you.

Be sure to check out our Events Calendar throughout the break for fun kid-friendly local events.

Daytrips

Spring Break is also the perfect time to explore nearby areas.  Check out our Daytrips from Savannah page.

You may find some daytrip surprises. For example, the Beaufort SC daytrip includes Port Royal Sound Foundation Maritime Center – a museum with FREE ADMISSION in nearby Okatie that includes a 3,000 gallon aquarium; moons & tides exhibit; underwater sounds exhibit; Megalodon jaw; educational touch tanks.

Spring Break Camps

Need a Spring Break Camp or just a few childfree hours? Check our our Spring Break Camps page which includes flexible Open Studio Hours @ Scribble Art Studio in Savannah where you can drop off kids for creative fun.

Enjoy!

 

FREE Festival with Cook-Off, Live Music, Kids’ Zone, Ridgeland, SC

Thursday, March 10th, 2016

Free family Festival Morris Center RIdgeland SCLowcountry Cuisine on Menu at Morris Center for Lowcountry Heritage in Ridgeland, SC

Exhibit Opens with Cook-off, Live Music, Kid Zone

Roots: The Lowdown on Lowcountry Cuisine, the upcoming exhibit at the Morris Center for Lowcountry Heritage, opens with a day full of festivities, including a community cook-off, on April 30, 2016 from 11 am to 5 pm. The event is family friendly with a kid zone, food trucks, live music, workshops, local artisans and living history reenactments.

The community cook-off is an opportunity for anyone to show off their culinary skills in two categories: Lowcountry Boil and Barbeque. Entries can be cooked on site or brought to the event already cooked. Either way, the dishes will be judged by a select panel and prizes will be awarded. Those who want to participate in the community cook-off should call the Morris Center to sign up before April 20, 2016.

For more information call 843-284-9227 or visit Morrisheritagecenter.org.

FREE Spring Market with kids’ activities, Bloomingdale

Thursday, March 10th, 2016

Bring the kids to a free Spring Market, 8AM-2PM Sat. April 2 2016 @ Bloomingdale History Museum, 205 E. Hwy. 80, Bloomingdale.

Crafts, antiques & flea market items will be for sale, as well as food, plants & produce.  Don’t miss Howard Turner’s “Butterfly Program,” museum exhibits & children’s activities.

For more information or to reserve a vendor site, call 748-0970 or e-mail gamrongirl@aol.com orladydifoot@bellsouth.net.

Free and open to the public.

Free First Friday Fireworks & First Saturday Yoga on River Street

Thursday, March 10th, 2016

FREE Yoga and First Friday Fireworks on Savannah’s River Street.

First Friday Fireworks sponsored by Wet Willie’s Savannah is at 9:30PM April 1 2016.

Grab your yoga mat and come back to River Street to start your Saturday morning April 2 2016 with Yoga on the River.

This FREE yoga class will take place at 9AM and will be hosted by Dancing Dogs Yoga Savannah. The 60-minute community yoga class will take place on Rousakis Riverfront Plaza and is open to all levels of yoga. Don’t have a mat? No worries, the Dancing Dogs Yoga Tribe will be there before class begins if you need to rent one.

To sign up for Yoga on the River or for more details on First Friday & Saturday visit riverstreetsavannah.com.

Spring Break Open Studio Hours @ Scribble Art Studio, Savannah

Thursday, March 10th, 2016

Spring Break Camps Savannah Scribble Art Studio

Scribble Art Studio can help you out during Savannah’s Spring Break 2016 March 14-18.

Drop off your kid(s) for an hour(s) of creative fun anytime 11AM-2PM March 14, 15, 16 & 18. (No Open Studio on March 17)

Your child will have several art kits from which to chose starting @ $15.

Now that sounds like a break for you, too.

Call 912-713-7376 or email info@thescribbleartstudio.com for more info.

Scribble Art Studio in Savannah also offers private & group art classes, summer art camps, adult art parties & children’s birthday parties, both in the studio & at-home DIY art birthday kits. For gifts, Scribble as art kits & gift certificates. For more information, contact artist Carrie Christian at (912) 713-7376 or email info@thescribbleartstudio.com  . Click here for more info. Scribble Art Studio is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

Savannah Summer Camps 2016: Snapology Robotics, Computer Programming, Lego® Star Wars, Richmond Hill & Savannah

Wednesday, March 9th, 2016

Snapology Savannah classes, summer camps If your kids like LEGO® Bricks, they’ll LOVE this: Snapology of Savannah. But shhh. Don’t tell them it’s educational.

Snapology of Savannah Summer Camps 2016
Registration opens in March
Locations will be Savannah Country Day School and The Bryan County Community Education Program in Richmond Hill.

ROBOTICS Camps
Inventors Club Robotics (ages 7+)
Snapoloy’s Space Wars Robotics (ages 7+)

COMPUTER PROGRAMING Camps
snAPP Video Game Design (ages 8+)

THEMED Camps (ages 5-10)
Lego® Star Wars
Minecraft®
Ninjas
Friends®

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2016 Summer Camps @ Savannah Country Day School

May 31-June 3
9:30am-12:30pm Star Wars®
1:30-4:30 Video Game Design

June 6- June 9
9:30-12:30 Space Wars Robotics
1:30-4:30 Inventors Robotics

June 13- June 16
9:30-12:30 Minecraft
1:30-4:30 Inventors Robotics

*To register for the camps listed above and for camp descriptions and more information please go to the
Savannah Country Day School website here and click on the Summer Programs tab. Registration forms can be found on the website. Registration opens in March.

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2016 Summer Camps Bryan Co. Community Education Program, Richmond Hill

June 20-June 23
9AM-Noon Video Game Design
1-4PM Ninjas

June 27-June 30
9AM-Noon Minecraft®
1-4PM Space Wars Robotics

July 11-July 14
9-Noon Star Wars®
1-4PM Inventors WeDo Robotics

July 18-July 21
9AM-Noon Minecraft®
1-4PM Lego® Friends

*To register for the Bryan Co. Community Ed camps and for camp descriptions and more information please stop by 120 Constitution Way Richmond Hill or call 912-459-5116.

Come build and learn with Snapology of Savannah.

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Birthday Parties

Bring the LEGO® birthday party to you.

Snapology of Savannah‘s Birthday Party-To-Go is a LEGO® fanatic’s dream come true.

The children will spend 1 hour engaged in LEGO® building activities with Snapology of Savannah‘s party facilitator based on the theme of your choice. A large assortment of LEGO® bricks and baseplates will be available for children to use.

Choose from one of the popular themes & learn more here. 

Snapology of Savannah offers after-school classes, summer camps & birthday parties, savannah.snapology.com, Snapology of Savannah is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser 

St. Patrick’s & Easter minis $18 a box @ Gigi’s Cupcakes

Wednesday, March 9th, 2016

Gigi's Cupcakes St. Patrick's Day Minis  Gigi's cupcakes Easter minis

Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day & Easter is easy thanks to Gigi’s Cupcakes of Savannah.

Easter and St Patty’s minis – $18 for box.

Place your order online at GigisCupcakesUSA.com/orderahead.

Stay connected with Gigi’s on Facebook here.

Gigi’s Cupcakes of Savannah, 5521 Abercorn St, Suite 100,  912.349.2778 or email savannahga@gigiscupcakesusa.com,www.gigiscupcakesusa.com/savannahgeorgia. On Facebook here. Gigi’s Cupcakes of Savannah is a SouthernMamas advertiser.

Daily Drop-In Studio @ Telfair Museum’s Jepson Center

Tuesday, March 8th, 2016

Drop-In Studio Telfair Museum Jepson Center Savannah Unleash your creativity every day with art-making projects for all ages @drop-in studio @ Telfair Museums’ Jepson Center,

Drop-In Studio is offered daily 1-4PM @ Telfair Museums’ Jepson Center in Savannah.

Work at your own pace & comfort level through an array of art mediums. Each month features a special project. See the schedule below.

Perfect for all ages – even adults. Children 12 & younger now receive free admission to Jepson Center. Museum admission for adults is $20. (Admission includes a visit to each of Telfair Museums’ three sites: Jepson Center, Telfair Academy, Owen-Thomas House. Valid for one week.)

A studio-assistant is on-hand to answer questions & assist guests. Children must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.

August 2016: Printmaking Techniques 

Learn more here. 

JEPSON CENTER
207 W. York St. Savannah, 31401

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Art Start: Stroller and Toddler Tours
3rd Thursday of Every Month
10:30-11:30AM
$5 per child / adult members free / adult non-members $20

Start your day with art with our new and combined programs! Once a month, our youngest patrons are invited to the museum for story time, a special tour, and an art activity. Strollers, crying babies, toddlers, and older siblings are all welcome here. Come play and learn!

Register here.

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Free Family Days

1-4PM on one Saturday each month @ Telfair Museums, Savannah

Saturday, September 17
Tibetan Art

Jepson Center
In conjunction with a visit by the Tibetan Monks, Telfair will offer child-friendly introductions to the culture of Tibet. Learn the geography, try butter tea, make a meditation jar, and try your
hand at sand painting!

Saturday, October 8
A Look inside the Tsar’s Cabinet

Jepson Center
Celebrate Russian culture through the arts. Make your own paper Russian nesting dolls, fancy plastic picnic ware, and Faberge eggs. You can also hear a live performance of Russian music.

Saturday, November 12
Telfair Art Fair

Jepson Center & Telfair Square
Take time to enjoy the annual Telfair Art Fair, explore Telfair’s modern art collection, and apply a bit of your own creativity both inside and outside the museum!

Saturday, December 10
I Have Marks to Make

Jepson Center
Join us for our annual exhibition, I Have Marks to Make and enjoy hands-on activities at this opening celebration and festival. Learn about artistic empowerment, and activate your senses by creating art with different materials.

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Admission

Adult: $20
Senior (65+): $18
Military (w/ military ID): $18
Student (ages 13-30 w/ ID): $15
Child (ages 12 & under): FREE

Admission includes a visit to each of Telfair Museums’ three sites: Jepson Center, Telfair Academy, Owen-Thomas House. Valid for one week.

Jepson Hours
Sunday – 12-5pm
Monday – 12-5pm
Tuesday – 10am-5pm
Wednesday – 10am-5pm
Thursday – 10am-5pm
Friday – 10am-5pm
Saturday – 10am-5pm

Follow Telfair Museums on Facebook here. 

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Savannah kids Spring 2016 art classes & workshops

Tuesday, March 8th, 2016

City of Savannah youth art classes You & your child can get your hands dirty in a Piggy Pottery Saturday workshop in Savannah.

The Piggy Pottery workshop 10AM-1PM Sat. March 26 is one of several art workshops & classes offered by The City of Savannah Department of Cultural Affairs.

Class will use basic hand building techniques to make unique sculptures for ages 12+ with a parent or 17+ without a parent.

Registration is open for The City of Savannah Department of Cultural Affairs Session 2 Visual Arts Classes & Workshops.

Day & evening sessions are offered for children, teens & adults in all skill levels. Sessions run through April 9.

Classes are @ the Department of Cultural Affairs studios, 9 W. Henry St. in Savannah. Fees include instruction, use of studio space, use of equipment & all materials, tools required. Space is limited. Advance registration is required.

For a full list of offerings, click here. Credit cards accepted.

Class schedule and registration forms are available online by clicking here or by calling (912) 651-6783. 

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Session 2 Classes and Workshops
February 29 – April 9, 2016

Youth & Adult One and Two-Day Workshops

Weaving for Beginners NEW
Instructor: Mary Bass
Ages 12+ Wed.  March 16 & 23, 3:30-5:30pm
Join this hands-on workshop open to all skill levels interested in learning basic embroidery techniques. Students will learn how to create their own weaving board & will work with a variety of materials.
$25/$20 city resident. To register click here.

Enameling for Beginners NEW
Instructor: Jessica Anderson
Ages 12+, Thurs. March 24, 3:30-5:30 pm
Join this hands-on workshop open to all skill levels interested in enameling. Students will learn basic enameling techniques creating one of a kind jewelry.
$20/$15 city resident. To register click here.

Piggy Pottery Workshop NEW
Instructor: Dave Peterson
Ages 17+ (12+ with parent), Sat. March 26, 10-1pm
Join instructor Dave Peterson in the mud puddle & make your own pottery pig. Class will use basic hand building techniques to make unique sculptures.
$25/$20 city resident. To register click here.

Birds Nest Necklace NEW
Instructor: Jessica Anderson
Ages 12+ Thurs. March 31, 3:30-5:30pm
Join this hands-on workshop open to all skill levels interested in wire wrapping & beading. Students will learn basic wire wrapping techniques, creating a unique “birds nest” necklace.
$20/$15 city resident. To register click here.

Glass Quilt: Fused Glass
Instructor: Kristin Fulford
Ages 14+, Sat.  April 9, 10am-2pm
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, culminating in a glass quilt. A glass kit with 4 sheets is included in cost, as well as scrap glass.
$40/$35 city resident. To register click here.

Learn more about all the above classes here. 

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 

Disney this fall? Book now for the best dining reservations

Monday, March 7th, 2016

Disney Halloween Deals Fall is a great time to visit Walt Disney World. Lower crowds, cooler temperatures, and lots of exciting special events!

Consider an adult-only escape to experience culinary delights, special concerts, celebrity chefs, and more at Epcot Food & Wine Festival.

And for 2016 the event has been extended from Sept. 14 through Nov 14… that’s 62 days of goodness.

Children of all ages will love Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party. On select nights in September & October, you can meet special characters, trick or treat inside the Magic Kingdom, enjoy a special parade & fireworks, and of course, this is hands-down the best time to see Disney villains.

If you’re considering a Disney vacation this fall, now is the time to start planning. Two Sisters Travel is already booking dining reservations for September dates. Secure your package now with only a $200 refundable deposit, and you’ll have plenty of time to make payments.

And don’t worry… you can still take advantage of any future discounts or deals with our promo watch service.

Start your Disney countdown! Get a free no-obligation vacation quote online or call 843-284-3241.

Tara McCoy, Vacation Specialist at Two Sisters Travel

843.284.3241

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FREE Natural Resource Discovery Day @ Savannah National Wildlife Refuge, March 12

Monday, March 7th, 2016

Free Natural Resources Discovery Day Savannah Wildlife Refuge 2016 FREE Savannah National Wildlife Refuge Discovery Day

Explore your WILD side at this free, family event, full of fun & educational activities @ Savannah National Wildlife Refuge rain or shine 10AM-4PM Sat. March 12, 2016.

Savannah National Wildlife Refuge
694 Beech Hill Lane
Hardeeville, SC 29927

Bird Banding Demos
Live Birds of Prey
Archery & Target Shooting
Hunting
Archaeology
Fire Management
Free hot dogs and drinks while they last. Or bring your own picnic!

Scheduled Events
11AM: On the Trail of Ruby-throated Hummingbirds
12PM: Meet & Greet with LIVE Birds of Prey
1PM: Giving the World Wings—Celebrating 100 Years of Bird Conservation
2PM: Meet & Greet with LIVE Birds of Prey

All other activities are on-going throughout the day.

Savannah National Wildlife Refuge, 694 Beech Hill Lane, Hardeeville, SC 29927, tel: 843-784-2468, www.fws.gov/refuge/savannah

Spring kids’ art classes, spring break art camp in Pooler

Monday, March 7th, 2016

art classes kids Pooler

During March, get your kids to Pooler’s new art studio –   Everyone’s An Artist studio @ 115 Canal St. March happenings include
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After-School Spring 2016 Art Classes

New kids’ art classes begin Monday 3/21. Something for everyone from ages 2-17 including Mommy & Me class for ages 2-4; drawing & painting; advanced art for ages 11 & older; homeschool art for ages 5 & older.

See the class schedule above. Call ahead to register. 912-755-4567

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Kids’ Movie Night

Everyone’s An Artist studio offers regular Kids’ Movie Night where kids can enjoy a movie, art project & pizza while you enjoy a childfree night.

March Kids’ Movie Night
Sat.  March 19 6-9PM
Pizza, popcorn, movie & crafts. Ages 4+. Call to register: 912-755-4567

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Spring Break Camps Savannah Pooler 2016

Spring Break Art Camp 
March 14-18. Details here.
Cost per child: $175.
Ages 4+, and 8+. Register today! Call to register: 912-755-4567
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Special Needs Open Studio
Special Needs Open Studio
Sat. March 19. Siblings welcome!
All ages and abilities. Only $15 per art kit. Drop in between 1-4PM
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Everyone’s An Artist studio, 115 Canal St. Pooler, offers group & private art classes, birthday parties, kids’ movie nights, adult art parties & more. On Facebook here. Everyone’s An Artist studio is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser. 

Wingfest Laser Light Show (Free for ages 10 & younger), Hilton Head Is.

Monday, March 7th, 2016

Wingfest Laser Light Show, Shelter Cove Community Park, Hilton Head Is.
Friday 5-9PM March 18,

Admission: $6. Free for kids 10 & younger.
Food/beverages available for purchase.

Celebrate Wingfest and your favorite team and favorite tailgate foods. It will be an evening of music, kid-friendly events, and restaurant rivalry, and laser light show to conclude the night.

39 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head SC 29928 (843) 681-7273

More details here. 
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WingFest, Shelter Cove Community Park, Hilton Head Is. 

11AM-6PM March 19

15-20 local restaurants will cook their best wings to compete for the 2016 Best Wing of Hilton Head.

Activities include a kids’ zone, rock climbing wall,  bungee jump.

Proceeds benefit the Island Rec. Center’s Children’s Scholarship Fund. Admission is $6; free for ages 10 & younger.

39 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head Sc. 29928 (843) 681-7273

More details here.

FREE Youth Arts Fest @ Hilton Head Is., March 12

Monday, March 7th, 2016

Free Day at Arts Center of Coastal Carolina

Free family fun at Youth ArtsFest Sat. March 12 11AM-1PM at the Arts Center, followed by ISCA’s Rising Stars Youth Talent Competition.

During the Festival, students and their families can enjoy arts and crafts projects, dance and drama workshops for $5, refreshments and the Promising Picassos youth art exhibition.

Several arts and crafts projects will be available ongoing throughout the festival, and are offered free or with a small donation. In addition, 50 minute dance workshops in the black box and drama workshops in the Bank of America room will be offered for just a $5 fee, and spaces will be on a first come first served basis. Sign-ups for these workshops will begin approximately 15 minutes prior to each session.

DRAMA WORKSHOPS – $5
11:00-11:50 (ages 9+)
12:00-12:50 (ages 5-8)

DANCE WORKSHOPS – $5
11:00-11:50 (ages 5-8)
12:00-12:50 (ages 9+)

Following the Youth ArtsFest, ISCA’s Rising Stars Talent Competition at 2pm will feature the top 25 young performing acts in Southern Beaufort County. Budding actors, dancers, musicians, and singers will take the spotlight in the final round of the competition on the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina’s Elizabeth Wallace Stage.
Suited for Ages: All Ages
Additional Details: Free and Open to the Public! (Tickets for the Talent Show are $20/adults and $10/children.)
Admission: The festival is free, however tickets for the Talent Show are $20/adults and $10/children.

Learn more here. 

Melting Pot of Savannah Mother & Son Date Nights

Sunday, March 6th, 2016

Melting Pot of Savannah The Melting Pot of Savannah has a lot going on this Spring.

Mother-Son Date Night
MARCH 28 – 31
Because there’s a special bond between a mother and her son.Enjoy cheese fondue & chocolate fondue (and a photo to take home) while making memories that you’ll both cherish for many years to come. Make your reservation soon for this event. Just $30 for the two of you. (Add $13.95 per additional son) *not valid with any other promotion, offer or discount.

Easter
SUN. MARCH 27
Celebrate Easter @ The Melting Pot with your family. They’ll be open noon to 4PM & will feature their Crave Combo including Salad, Cheese & chocolate fondue all for $22.95 per person.

Make a reservation by calling The Melting Pot of Savannah at (912) 349-5676 or clicking here. 

The Melting Pot, 232 E. Broughton St. Savannah, Ga 31401 tel: 912-349-5676 for reservations, www.meltingpot.com/savannah  The Melting Pot of Savannah is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

Mosquito Authority in Savannah $39 community special

Friday, March 4th, 2016

Mosquito prevention Savannah

The team at The Mosquito Authority in Savannah will take the time to make sure your yard is free from mosquitoes. They guarantee it.

Guaranteeing mosquito free yards in Savannah, Thuderbolt, Tybee Island, Montgomery, Isle of Hope, Burroughs, Richmond Hill, Garden City, Port Wentworth, Bloomingdale, Pooler, Riceboro, Ludowici, Walthourville, Allenhurst, Hinesville, Fort Steward, Glennville, Hagan, Pembroke, Statesboro, Brooklet, Stilson, Guyton, Springfield, and Shawnee, Ga as well as Hilton Head Island, Port Royal, Beaufort, Burton, Laurel Bay, Hardeeville, Ridgeland, SC and the surrounding areas.

Get more info here. 

Ready to sign up to be mosquito-fre started? Click here to see available packages or call 912-414-2681.

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Free Family Days @ Telfair Museums, Savannah

Friday, March 4th, 2016

FREE Family Days Telfair Museums Fun changes are happening at Telfair Museums in Savannah.

Here’s a peek:
– Kids 12 & younger are now free!
– Instead of single site passes, it’s $20 for all three sites, which includes daily architectural tours at the Jepson Center & Mansion to Museum tours at the Telfair Academy.
– New at Telfair Museums’ Jepson Center – daily art activities in the drop-in studio from 1-4PM. The activities are not just for kids but for all ages including adults. APRIL: Art in Bloom: Make tissue paper flower crowns. Learn more here. 

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FREE Family Days @ Telfair Museums

Free Family Days are held one Saturday a month from 1-4PM @ Telfair Museums’ Jepson Center (unless otherwise noted). Attend five Free Family Days & receive a 20% discount on any Telfair art class. Come to 10 Free Family Days & win a free 3D printed mini-me sculpture.

Upcoming FREE Family Days

Sat. June 11
Juneteenth Festival
Jepson Center
Juneteenth is the oldest celebration commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. Free and open to the public, this annual festival features live performances and hands-on art activities for all ages, celebrating Savannah’s history and Gullah Geechee heritage. The festival begins with an interactive performance by Jamal Toure and other local storytellers, followed by demonstrations by traditional artists throughout the region. Children can experiment with crafts and try their hand at a variety of artmaking projects. A special highlight of the afternoon includes a live concert by reunited members of the Gospelaires, a legendary a cappella vocal group from Pin Point, offering a rare treat to the celebration.

Sat., July 9
Prints at the Telfair Academy
Telfair Museums has an incredible collection of prints, but they are not always on display. This Free Family Day gives you a chance to glimpse some of these amazing works in the historic Telfair Academy, featuring master artists such as Rembrandt and Whistler. You can also try your hand at different printmaking techniques to create masterpieces of your own!

JEPSON CENTER
207 W. York St.

TELFAIR ACADEMY
121 Barnard St.

OWENS-THOMAS HOUSE
124 Abercorn St.

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Spring Discounts @ Holiday Inn Resort Jekyll Is.

Friday, March 4th, 2016

Holiday Inn Resort Jekyll Island DiscountsIt’s Holiday Inn Resort @ Jekyll Island’s Anniversary!

And to celebrate, the oceanside hotel is offering rooms for $119 per night from now until March 31.*
(*Rate available Sunday through Thursday. Some blackout dates apply.)

Phone Number: 912.635.2211 or 888.HOLIDAY and ask for the Anniversary Special

Book online here
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Early Bird Spring Break Special

Planning for Spring Break or Easter?

Book more than 2 weeks in advance @ Holiday Inn Resort on nearby Jekyll Island and save up to 20 percent off your room rate!

Book early here.

See our list of things to do with kids on Jekyll Island here. 

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Hotel Spring Break & Easter Events

Holiday Inn Resort offers family-friendly activities throughout the day and the evening. For Spring Break, the on-site activities manager plans beachfront activities such as water gun fights, selfie scavenger hunts, and arts and crafts.  During Easter weekend, the resort will hold an Easter egg hunt, Easter bunny Olympics-style games, and a “find the Easter Bunny scavenger hunt.” In the evening, families can relax around the outdoor fire pit and enjoy nightly entertainment, including live music and outdoor movies.

Like the Holiday Inn Resort on Jekyll Island on Facebook here to see photos and to stay updated about hotel specials and events.

Holiday Inn Resort at Jekyll Island, 701 North Beachview Dr, Golden Isles, Georgia, (912) 635-2211 www.hijklresort.com On Facebook here.  Holiday Inn Resort on Jekyll Island is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser. 

Free Easter 4 Kids Fest, Pooler, March 19

Thursday, March 3rd, 2016

Easter events for kids Savannah Pooler Our Savannah & Lowcountry Easter Fun Guide 2016 includes this FREE Easter 4 Kids celebration @ Risen Savior Christian Academy in Pooler, Sat. March 19, 9:30AM-12:30PM.

FREE & open to all. Pre-registration is required.

To learn about this Easter event as well as Savannah-area Easter Egg Hunts, Easter Bunny visits, an Easter Brunch Cruise with the Easter Bunny & a free chick hatchery where your child can hold a newborn chick, click here.

Risen Savior Christian Academy, 1755 Quacco Road, Pooler, Ga. 313122, 912.925.9431 Risen Savior Christian Academy is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser. 

FREE Greening of Fountain, Forsyth Park, March 11

Thursday, March 3rd, 2016

St. Patrick's Day kids family events Savannah Greening of the Fountain
Friday, March 11, 2016

The St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee’s annual Greening of the Fountain will take place this year on Friday, March 11, 2016 at noon in Forsyth Park at the main fountain on the north side. The Greening ceremony has evolved into a popular event, as the attendance has grown larger every year. The children are the focus of the Greening and a special kind of Irish magic culminates when the fountain water turns from clear to green, ensuring a “young-at-heart” experience for everyone.

FOR MORE FREE LOCAL KIDS’ EVENTS, CLICK HERE.

Savannah Summer Camps 2016: Art, Photography, Video Game Development, Computer Programming Camps @ Telfair Museums

Thursday, March 3rd, 2016

Telfair Museums Summer Camps 2016Summer Camps 2016 @ Telfair Museums Jepson Center in Savannah.

For more information or to register, call 912.790.8823.

Portfolio Builder: Drawing Camp
Session A: ages 10–14, May 31–June 3, 9am–3pm
Session B: ages 10–14, July 5–8, 9am–3pm
Members $160 / non-members $180
This four-day camp helps upper-elementary and middle school students improve their drawing skills and begin the process of developing art portfolios. Students focus on measurement, proportion, perspective, and use of value to create volume and space. The camp also includes practice portraiture and sketching from clothed models to create a comprehensive, professional experience.

Master Artist Photography
Session A: ages 10–12, June 6–10, 9am–3pm
Session B: ages 13–16, June 13–17, 9am–3pm
Members $200 / non-members $235
This intensive, weeklong program offers hands-on skills with both digital and manual cameras, exploring black-and-white photography, digital photography, and the basic functions of 35mm cameras. Instructors emphasize the advancements of digital media and Photoshop, while also covering conventional methods of film photography, including pinhole cameras, to supplement the experience. Using the documentary photography exhibition Elvis at 21 as inspiration, this program takes students on “location” shoots in the historic district and culminates with a reception and exhibition of their photographs in the Jepson Center.

Raising STEAM: Technology, Art, and Electronics
Ages: 10–12
June 20–24, 9am–3pm
Members $200 / non-members $235
This comprehensive STEAM camp allows young people to explore the artistic potential of technology. In this weeklong camp, students use a variety of technologies and methods to create art and express themselves. Students gain skills in 3D printing, Photoshop, and basic computer programming with Arduino microcontrollers. They also learn how to solder their own electronic noise toys, plus much more! This program culminates with a reception and exhibition of participants’ work in the Jepson Center.

Art with the Pros!
Session A: ages 6–10, June 27–July 1, 9am–3pm
Session B: ages 10–12, July 11–15, 9am–3pm
Members $175 / non-members $195
Each day, this weeklong camp features a different local artist providing a unique lesson based on his or her medium of expertise. Lunch in Telfair Square (weather permitting), breaks and games in ArtZeum, and special tours of the galleries are all included. Students learn to give and receive constructive criticism on their art, and the program culminates with a reception and exhibition of student work in the Jepson Center.

Videogame Development
Session A: ages 14–18, June 20–24, 9am–3pm
Session B: ages 12–14, July 18–22, 9am–3pm
Members $175 / non-members $195
Full STEAM ahead! In this weeklong camp, students design and build their own videogames! Using open source game-making software, young adults learn the basics of computer programming from scratch, while also getting the chance to invent worlds, create characters, and play games. This summer camp culminates with a reception and exhibition of student videogames in the Jepson Center.

Museum Explorations Pre-K Camp
Ages: 4–6
July 25–29, 9am–12pm
Members $100 / non-members $125
Stave off the summer doldrums! Exploring Telfair Museums’ three sites and exhibitions has never been so much fun. Each day, participants explore a new exhibit and learn to create the very same type of art seen in the galleries. This program helps children find inspiration through drawing, painting, and printmaking, immersing them in innovative arts lessons taught by professional artists.

Crafters Camp
Ages: 8–11
July 18–22, 9am–3pm
Members $175 / non-members $195
The ultimate experience for crafty kids, this camp is crammed with a variety of exciting craft projects, including screenprinting, knitting, friendship bracelets, calligraphy, face painting, and much more. In this weeklong camp, students explore techniques in a rich array of crafts to inspire and develop their talents as independent makers.

Videogame Design with Scratch
Ages: 12–14
July 25–29, 9am–12pm
Members $100 / non-members $125
This summer camp teaches students how to create their own videogames using Scratch, a colorful programming environment that makes it easy to bring interactive stories to life. In class, students collaborate on developing a game from its origin to its final polish. This is a fun and informative way to introduce younger students to the art of videogame design.

Scholarships for summer art camps are made possible by Kathy Von Hollen on behalf of the Margaret F. Perryman Charitable Trust. Additional support is provided by Hargray Communications.

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Golf & Play Summer Camps @ The Club at Savannah Harbor, Hutchinson Is.

Wednesday, March 2nd, 2016

Golf Summer Camp 2016 Savannah

Golf summer camp @ The Club at Savannah Harbor on Hutchinson Island next to the Westin looks like a kid’s dream.

On Monday, Wednesday & Friday, the campers play golf. On Tuesday & Thursday, they spend the day at the Westin enjoying tennis, swimming, arts & crafts, Frisbee football. Sweet!

2016 Sessions are 9 AM-1PM.
June 20-24
July 11-15
July 25-29
For ages 5-12.

Cost:
$210 for 5-day camp
$185 for 3-day camp (golf only)

Discounts:
Pre-register one week before camp to receive 10% off 1 or 2 camps or 20% off all 3 camps. Contact Paul Killgallon for more information or to register. Call 912.201.2240 or click here.

The Club at Savannah Harbor, Hutchinson Is., 2 Resort Drive, Savannah, 31421, 912.201.2240, email Golf.savannah@westin.com, On Facebook here,www.theclubatsavannahharbor.com  The Club at Savannah Harbor is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.