Savannah’s Lighted Christmas Parade 2023 is Sat. Dec. 9

Lighted Christmas Parade in downtown Savannah will be 5:30-7PM Sat. Dec. 9.

The parade starts @ Plant Riverside District on the west end of River Street, goes down to the east end, then winds its way downtown for the entire community to enjoy.

The parade features community floats, cars, trolleys, walking groups.

Free & open to the public.

View the parade route here.

Thanks to generous sponsorship by the Bluffton Firefighters Foundation, Bluffton Township Fire District is now able to provide real-time tracking of Santa Claus as they escort him around the community this Holiday 2023 Season.

Bluffton Township Fire District is finalizing routes and schedules and will have them available next week so you can mark your calendar to watch for Santa coming to a neighborhood near you!

Learn more here: www.Glympse.com/!blufftonfire

Art Start storytime, tour, art activity @ Telfair Museums’ Jepson Center, Savannah, Thurs. Nov. 16

Start your day with art at this monthly parent & child program @ Telfair Museums’ Jepson Center in Savannah.

Once a month, Telfair Museums’ youngest patrons are invited to the Jepson Center for Art Start, which includes story time, a special tour, and an art activity.

Strollers, crying babies, toddlers, and older siblings are all welcome here.

Come play and learn. Theme for Nov. 16 Art Start: Created Beasts: Sculpture by Ulysses Davis. (pictured below)

Nov. 16 Art Start, 10:30-11:30AM. Space is limited, pre-register online here to secure your spot.

Dec. 21 Art Start, 10:30-11:30AM. Space is limted, pre-register online here to secure your spot.

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Thanksgiving Sale @ High Cotton Kids Consignment, Savannah

High Cotton Kids’ Thanksgiving Sale in Savannah is in full swing! The closer we get to Thanksgiving, the more your savings grow!

High Cotton Kids will be adding and discounting more items daily, too!

High Cotton Kids will be extending their shopping days through next Monday, so plenty of time to get those last minute Thanksgiving outfits or an early jump on Christmas gifts!

High Cotton Kids’ gently loved toys, books, puzzles, games, DVDs & baby equipment are always in high demand this time of the year!

Extended Shopping Days:
Wed-Fri, Nov. 15-17th, 10AM-5PM
Sat, Nov 18th, 10AM-4PM
Sun, Nov 19th 11AM-4PM
Mon, Nov 20 10AM-5PM

www.highcottonkids.com
2164 E. Victory Drive, Savannah (next to Savannah Children’s Theatre)

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SouthCoast Health Dietetic Counselor Rebekah Laurance shares her favorite healthy holiday recipes.

Recipes include Salad with vinaigrette dressing; salad; healthier collard greens; whipped sweet potatoes with crumbly pecan topping.

Find SouthCoast Health dietician’s favorite holiday recipes here.

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Three Thankful Days @ Scribble Art Studio, Savannah

Scribble Art Studio in Savannah will offer three days of art instruction during the first part of Thanksgiving Week 2023 when Savannah-Chatham public schools are closed for fall break.

Participants will learn various art techniques. Materials are provided.

Projects include landscape, portraiture, and independent study. 

​Three Thankful Days, $150

9AM-Noon

12 spaces Nov 20, 21 & 22 2023

Sign up online here.

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Five Golden Days @ Scribble Art Studio, Savannah

Scribble Art Studio in Savannah will offer five days of art instruction during school Holiday Break 2023 Dec. 18-22.

Participants will learn various art techniques. Materials are provided.

Projects include landscape, portraiture, and independent study. 

​Five Golden Days, $250

9AM-Noon

12 spaces Dec 18-Dec 22 2023.

Sign up online here.

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FREE ADMISSION: MON. NOV. 13 AT 7PM PRESENTED BY THE CHATHAM EDUCATIONAL ALLIANCE

The Chatham Educational Alliance invites you to attend a special presentation of the award winning film The Right to Read followed by a Q&A with documentary subject and activist Kareem Weaver @ Lucas Theatre for the Arts in Savannah, 7PM Mon. Nov. 13

The Right to Read shares the stories of an NAACP activist, a teacher, and two American families who fight to provide our youngest generation with the most foundational indicator of life-long success: the ability to read.

Purchase tickets here.

ABOUT KAREEM WEAVER 
Kareem Weaver, an Oakland NAACP activist, believes literacy is our most important civil right. He is fighting for a world where 95% of children can read. With a focus on Black and brown children, Kareem demands to bring science-based reading instruction to Oakland schools and causes national interest by taking on the publishing industries.  

Free community event @ Savannah’s new toy store

Last Game Day / Kids Karaoke for 2023 is this Sunday Nov. 19, 11AM-2PM @  The Magical World of Toys, a new toy store in Savannah’s Live Oak neighborhood off Waters Avenue.

This event is shorter than ones in the past so organizers can have time to get ready for everyone who signed up for The Magical World of Toys’ free second detective night.

Toy store owner Dante Pierson plans to host regular community kids’ events at the store.

Learn more here.

See SouthernMamas.com reel spotlighting the toy store’s stage & dress-up gear here.

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TRIBE presents Zumbini- Music & movement for your baby.

Created by Zumba and BabyFirst TV, Zumbini is an early childhood education program that uses original music and movement for children 0-4, all while creating the ultimate bonding experience for you and your child.

Come check out this ultimate bonding experience for your child 0-4 years old & their caregiver.
There are two opportunities to Demo a Zumbini class with TRIBE Savannah before the next session starting the week of Nov. 8.

TRIBE Savannah makes family wellness more attainable through high quality programs.
Questions? Email tribesavannah@gmail.com or text 786-525-3850

Zumbini Demo Classes
Thurs. Nov. 2, 10AM @ Frank G. Murray Community Center. Sign up here.
Thurs. Nov. 2, 11:15AM @ Frank G. Murray Community Center. Sign up here.
This is the perfect way to try a Zumbini class before committing to the 8 week session.

Already a Zumbini family? Come play with TRIBE Savannah on these dates to keep the fun going!

Learn more about TRIBE Savannah here.

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Thanksgiving Brunch 2023 @ Plant Riverside District, Savannah

Enjoy Savannah’s best Thanksgiving Brunch, featuring a freshly prepared holiday buffet with all the trimmings. Guests can savor a wide range of traditional Thanksgiving favorites and enjoy a full bar with premium beer, wine, and cocktail offerings as well as a Bloody Mary bar.

This memorable, family-friendly brunch is designed to take the stress out of one of the biggest holidays of the year by offering a delicious, chef-prepared Thanksgiving meal. 

What: Thanksgiving Brunch 

When: Thursday, November 23, 2023 – 11 a.m to 3 p.m. 

Where: Salzburg Ballroom 

Cost: $83++ for adults; $39++ for children ages five to 12 

Reservations: LINK 

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