Registration is open for Savannah Children’s Choir 2025-26 season.
For children ages 4-18.
*Touring & Intermediate Choir (ages 8-18)
*Discovery Choir (ages 4-7)
Savannah Children’s Choir is one of the few organizations in greater Savannah where kids from different schools, different faiths, and different backgrounds can get to know one another and work together.
Every Monday after school, children ranging in age from 4-18 gather to rehearse, read music, work on their vocal intonation, and develop important life skills. In addition to two weekend retreats each semester, the singers ramp up their rehearsal schedule for special concerts and performances, devoting countless hours to the pursuit of perfection.
Visit the Georgia Historical Society (GHS) Research Center at 501 Whitaker St. across from Forsyth Park on Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025, 9am-5pm to view unique objects and documents highlighting Georgia’s role in the development and evolution of our national story.
A variety of unique artifacts will be on display relating to Colonial Georgia, the U.S. Constitution, and American history during the event.
Visitors will be able to view Abraham Baldwin’s original draft copy of the U.S. Constitution, one of only a fourteen still in existence.
The draft includes the handwritten margin notes of Baldwin, one of Georgia’s signers of the Constitution of 1787. This treasure of the GHS collection, along with a recently conserved Revolutionary War-era drum and other unique objects and documents highlighting Georgia’s role in the development and evolution of our national story will be on display.
The event is free and consists of a self-paced tour with guidance for classes provided by GHS staff. The tour will take approximately 30 minutes to complete.
This is a great new, local opportunity for students to fulfill high school community service volunteer requirements, build their resumes, and gain valuable leadership experience @ the six CHS Savannah museums and historic sites: Savannah Children’s Museum, Georgia State Railroad Museum, Old Fort Jackson, Pin Point Heritage Museum, Savannah History Museum, Harper Fowlkes House.
Save the date for Coastal Heritage Society’s popular annual fall festival: Frogwarts: A Magical Adventure! on Sunday, October 19th, 11am-3pm in Savannah.
Georgia State Railroad Museum and Savannah Children’s Museum will transform into a magical Harry Potter-themed experience during Frogwarts 2025.
Highlights include: train rides; wand-making; potions; quill writing; reptiles; owls; quidditch; STEAM activities; and more.
Families are immersed in STEAM activities such as chemistry, engineering, biology, and art, all disguised as magical classes inspired by the beloved book series.
Lowcountry Turners will be making custom lathe-turning wands that will be available for purchase while supplies last.
Other activities will be led by CHS community partners including Dogwood Pediatric Dentistry, Callaway Critters, Georgia Southern Center for Wildlife Education, Memorial Health Dwaine & Cynthia Willett Children’s Hospital, Coastal Rail Buffs, Garrison Voices, Snapology, Savannah Tree Foundation, and Starbase Savannah.
Top Dog, Popcorn Geeks, Pie Society food trucks plus Savannah Square Pops will be on site with food available for purchase.
Tickets for this event are now available for purchase in advance here: bit.ly/Frogwarts2025.
Cost: $15 for Coastal Heritage Society members; $17 for non-members. Become a Coastal Heritage Society member here: https://chsgeorgia.org/membership/
Sponsored by the Lesher Family Foundation, Dogwood Pediatric Dentistry, and Colonial Group, Inc.
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Come to Savannah Children’s Museum for the second program in this school year’s Little Learners series: a special visit with our friends from Savannah-Ogeechee Canal Museum and Nature Center, Friday, September 26th, 10am-Noon at Savannah Children’s Museum.
Little ones and their caregivers will do a special Savannah Ogeechee Canal Museum and Nature Center nature activity.
Visitors will also participate in open exploration of our museum and our weekly Farm Friday program featuring a special farm-to-table snack.
Included with the cost of admission. Free for Coastal Heritage Society members.
Become a Coastal Heritage Society member here.(Six sites, one price for $125/year)
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Come to Savannah Children’s Museum for another program in this school year’s Little Learners series: a special visit with our friends from Skidaway Island State Park, Wednesday, October 22nd 10am-Noon at Savannah Children’s Museum.
Little ones and their caregivers will do a special Skidaway Island State Park nature activity.(Psst: a little bird told us it MAY be their popular Snakes of Skidaway program!)
Included with the cost of admission. Free for Coastal Heritage Society members.
Become a Coastal Heritage Society member here.(Six sites, one price for $125/year)
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Drop off your energetic explorers, aged 6 to 14, for an evening of excitement this Fri. Sept. 12 from 5:30-8:30 PM .
Picture this: while you enjoy some quality childfree time, your kids will be immersed in a world of games, creative crafts, and pizza (choose between classic cheese or zesty pepperoni).
For Kids:
Games & Challenges! Conquer our epic obstacle course! Ninja skills & gymnastics fun! Plus: Pizza & drinks to keep the energy up!
$30/child
Limited spots available, so register now online here.
That smile says it all — back in the pool and absolutely loving it! There’s nothing better than the splash of progress and the confidence that comes from every swim lesson at British Swim School of Savannah.
We’re so proud of our little Minnow — and clearly, he’s loving every second.
Happy swimmer, happy hearts. Let’s keep making waves!
Join Riverfront Gymnastics Center on Friday evenings for Parents Night Out, for a fantastic opportunity for your child to learn new skills and enjoy playful moments with friends during their Open Gym session!
Drop the kids off for a night of pizza, games, open gym, and endless giggles while YOU enjoy a couple hours to yourself.
Not part of the Riverfront Gymnastics Center community yet? No worries!
Just sign in through the parent portal here, register under camps with your preferred method of payment, and you’re all set to join the fun!
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Fall Festival 2025@ Riverfront Gymnastics in Bloomingdale
Riverfront Gymnastics in Bloomingdale just outside of Savannah is celebrating their incredible community with this heartwarming event!
This special Fall Festival Donation event is the perfect opportunity for families to come together for fun, connection, and a meaningful cause.
From games and seasonal treats to giving back in a big way, it’s all about lifting up others while enjoying the spirit of the season!
Fall Festival Donation Event: featuring fall photo booth, trunk or treat & silent auction, 3-6PM Sat. Oct. 18 2025 @ Riverfront Gymnastics in Bloomingdale. Open to the public. All donations benefit Memorial Health Dwaine & Cynthia Willet Children’s Hospital of Savannah.
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Beginning Sept. 2, Dr. Riegner and the Savannah Pediatrics office will begin seeing patients at their new location at 815 East 68th Street, Suite B, Savannah, GA.
Dr. Riegner is expanding to see patients at the SouthCoast Pediatrics Richmond Hill location as well. Starting September, her new schedule is:
Wear our exclusive birthday sash and show valid ID within 24 hours before of after your special day, to enjoy 10% off your large candle making experience.
Jr.CAC is a companion program to the Cultural Affairs Commission (CAC) designed to offer school-aged youth an opportunity to help shape arts and culture in Savannah. CAC is an 18-member board appointed by the Mayor and Alderman who advise and recommend arts and cultural programming for the City of Savannah.
Students who sit on Jr. CAC will review programs and supply input on how art and cultural programming impacts local youth and their communities. They will also help develop future art, culture, and history programming for the City of Savannah.
Applications are open to students in grades 9-12 who attend a public or a private school and live within Savannah city limits. Applications will run from Aug. 1 to Aug. 31. Students who are selected for Jr.CAC can earn volunteer hours for school.
Interested students and parents can learn more and apply at savannahga.gov/jrcac.
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Make plans to attend one of the best Savannah Fall kids traditions: Halloween Hike @ Oatland Island Wildlife Center Fri & Sat. Oct. 17 & 18, 5-8PM.
Advanced Reservations Required. More information coming soon.
Walk with your trick or treater through Oatland’s friendly forest of nature trails to meet and gather goodies from cheerful animal characters. Face painting, crafts, concessions, and much more.
Ticket prices: Adult – $8, Children – $10
Early Registration opens to current (as of September 22nd) FOO (Friends of Oatland) members on Friday, September 26th.
Registration opens to the public on Monday, September 29th.
NOTE: Oatland Island will close to the public at 3:30 PM to prepare for Halloween Hike. Last admissions will be at 2:00 PM.
Toddler Tuesday is an Oatland Wildlife Center program for 1-4 year old children and their caregivers that focuses on one of Oatland’s animals, or a relevant nature theme. The program will meet at the picnic pavilion and will include singing, finger play, a story, and a possible encounter with one of our furry, feathered or scaly residents.
Occasionally the program ventures to an exhibit, so dress appropriately and bring your stroller and walking shoes.
Pre-registration is no longer necessary. You can just show up and sign in. Pre-school programs must book a private program.
In the event of inclement weather we may cancel. Please check the website or Oatland’s social media or call the center if you are uncertain (912-395-1500).
Sessions are offered twice on Tuesdays from 10-10:30AM & 11-11:30AM.
If you don’t see a new theme, don’t worry, the program runs all year except one week during 4th of July, one week in October when prepping for Halloween Hike, Nov. 11 and over the winter holidays.
Celebrating Georgia’s diverse agricultural traditions during this annual fundraising event.
Centered around Oatland’s 1800’s Heritage Homesite, history comes alive at this old-fashioned fall gathering. The sights, sounds and aromas will tug at your senses as you enjoy music, games, crafts, traditional demonstrations, live animal encounters and more.
We will be grinding sugar cane and making cane syrup and preparing hearth cooked recipes to sample. The whole family will enjoy this unique southern fall celebration.
You’re invited to this Richmond Hill tradition of seasonal fun and games: the 26th Annual Pumpkin Patch in JF Gregory Park in Richmond Hill, Saturday Oct. 4, 9AM-Noon.
Pumpkins and mums along with fall home decorations for sale. Plus a bake sale.
All proceeds benefit local charities in Richmond Hill and a scholarship for a graduating High School student.
*All ages welcome to the program. Ages 6 & up may hold a hatchling.
Guest speakers from the Skidaway Audubon Diamondback Terrapin Rescue project will be sharing information about their efforts to help the population recover by relocating eggs to safer nesting boxes.
Unless otherwise noted, programs are free. $5 for parking.
An * indicates pre-registration is required.
Call the Visitor Center at 912.598.2300 to register for programs with an asterisk *.
Archery*: Sunday Sept. 28, 10am-Noon. Hour-long slots available during the hours listed. Learn the basics of archery and test your skills on the range. This program will cover basic safety and technique. Equipment provided. Participants must be at least 10 years old. $10 per person. Please call the Visitor Center to reserve your hour in advance. Plan to arrive at least 10 minutes early to check in at the archery range near the day use comfort station.
Corn Hole: 10AM-3PM Labor Day Mon. Sept. 1: Relax, unwind, surrounded by nature, with a game or two of cornhole with your friends, family. Game equipment will be set up outside the Interpretive Center.
Diamondback Terrapin Hatchlings Show & Tell: 10AM Sat. Sept. 20. Guest speakers from the Skidaway Audubon Diamondback Terrapin Rescue project will share info about their efforts to help the population recover by relocating eggs to safer nesting boxes. Come to the Interpretive Center for a Show & Tell to see the hatchlings & hear about this important project.
Fungi Friday Hike, 10AM Friday Sept. 26: Have you ever wondered how and why mushrooms grow the way they do? Join our interpretive ranger to learn more as we find and identify fungi on and near the trails. Be sure to bring your smartphone or camera! Meet at the Big Ferry Trailhead. 1-2 mile hike.
Girl Scouts Love State Parks Day: 9AM-2PM Sat. Sept. 13. Girl Scouts LOVE State Parks – especially Skidaway Island State Park! Gather your Troop, come for a visit. We can always use your help keeping the trails clean. Check in at the front desk in the Visitor Center, 9AM-2PM for assignments, materials. Parking is free for volunteers. Check in at the front desk for your volunteer parking pass.
History Hike – How to Build an Island: 10AM Sun. Sept. 14. Natural history buffs will enjoy this excitng hike all about the formation of the barrier islands in our area, including information about the mega fauna that once lived here. Meet at the Big Ferry Trailhead for a 1.5 mile hike.
History with a Twist* 1-3PM Sat. Sept. 6: It’s 2025 and we’re celebrating 50 years as a state park. Come learn about the history of the area and park while you create and tye-dye your own unique souvenir t-shirt. $20 per person. Sizes available: S, M, L, XL. Shirts are plain white with a special 50 year commemorative design printed in black. Supplies provided. Please call the Visitor Center to register in advance. Meet on the sidewalk on the right side of the Visitor Center.
Paint a Passerine: 2PM Sun. Sept. 7: Fly on over to the Interpretive Center and paint a picture of one of the many perching birds that can be found at the park! Materials provided. Beginners and all ages welcome. $4 per painter.
Read with a Ranger, 10AM Tues. Sept. 16 & Tues. Sept. 23. Young children will enjoy getting out for this hour of interactive reading. Listen to nature stories perfect for children with a love of the outdoors. Meet at the Interpretive Center; program will be held outside in fair weather.
Roving Ranger, Sept. 3, Sept. 11 & 12, Sept. 17, Sept. 25: A ranger will be roving the trails to answer your questions about local flora, fauna, and more.
Snakes of Skidaway: Rat Snake @ 2PM Fri. Sept. 5; 2PM Thurs. Sept. 18: Come by the Interpretive Center to learn all about one of our ambassador snakes: This month, we will feature one of the corn snakes & the eastern king snake. You will have the opportunity to meet & touch the snake.
Unboxing the Box Turtle: 2PM Tues. Sept. 9 + 1PM Sun. Sept. 21: Come meet some of our most elusive residents, the box turtles, and learn about their habits and amazing characteristics. Meet in the Interpretive Center.
Your State Parks Day: 10AM Sat. Sept. 27. The Friends of Skidaway Island State Park is growing! Make new friend, join our group of volunteers as we tackle the trails, filling holes & cuƫting back vegetation. Bring work gloves, a water bottle. Meet at the Interpretive Center. Be prepared to help with trail cleanup for 2 – 2.5 hours. Snacks will be provided by the Friends of Skidaway Island State Park.
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There is a vast array of classes offered: homeschool classes for variety of ages and skill levels, after-school art classes for kids and teens; Porfolio builder class; Fiber Arts Class.
Come to Tiny Jam @ The Jam UAC, Savannah, Wed. Aug. 27, 9-11AM
Connect with other parents and enjoyed playtime with your little one.
New this session: The Jam is introducing Baby’Jam at 9 AM, specially designed for 18-24 month olds. These little jammers can even join Tiny Jam afterward for more fun.
Open Play Time for 6 mo to 3 yo ONLY
For 2 hours, enjoy the Tod’Jam, a room dedicated to little ones.
Parents, bring your little one and socialize with other parents, while your babies enjoy playing with others in a fun, clean and safe space.
Baby’Jam class is on Wednesday at 9 am – 45 min Parent & Me class. Baby Jam is a structured class where 18 mo to 2 yo can learn basic motor skills inspired by gymnastics.
Students will be able to enjoy the Tiny Jam after their class.
