This beloved annual favorite holiday family event returns on Saturday, December 6th, 2025, 9am to 3pm at Georgia State Railroad Museum and Savannah Children’s Museum.
Activities run all day, so arrive any time BEFORE your scheduled train ride time! Enjoy the activities, crafts, and performances throughout the day!
Festive activities include: photos with Santa, the chance to operate a model train, the Grinch, food trucks, holiday crafts, Christmas tree activities, carving demos of hand-crafted spinning tops, which are available for purchase.
Oh Crepe, Royal Tasty Avenue,Tom’s Traveling Coffee, and Leopold’s will be on-site to meet all your dining needs.
Savannah Santa Train is hosted each year by Georgia State Railroad Museum and Savannah Children’s Museum at 655 Louisville Rd., Savannah. Both sites are operated by Coastal Heritage Society.
Everyone 18 months and older needs a ticket to enjoy Savannah Santa Train.
Tickets are available now at $18 for Coastal Heritage Society members and $20 for nonmembers. Become a member here ($125 for year-long family membership which includes unlimited admission all six CHS museums and historic sites)
Tickets include all scheduled activities and experiences. A train ride is included in the price of admission.
Tickets typically sell out every year. Purchase tickets here.
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The South Georgia State Fair is turning 75 – that’s 75 years of making memories!
Seventy-five years of thrilling rides…
Seventy-five years of exciting shows…
Seventy-five years of fun and games..
And seventy-five years of delicious fair food!
October 23 – November 2, 2025
105 Fort Argyle Road, Savannah, GA
Must-see attractions this year include: Jurassic Kingdom Dinosaur Show, Ready Go Dog Show, Magic Marc Show, Master of the Chainsaw, and the 5 Star Petting Zoo!
Don’t miss this milestone celebration – join us for 75 years of fair fun!
All Entertainment included in the Gate Admission Ticket
$15 Gate Admission – Friday October 31st – November 2nd Kids 5 and under – Free Admission Gates Open @ 1 p.m. on Weekends
Artful Afternoon (Wednesday from 1-4pm) – Nov 12, Dec 10
Calling all homeschooling families! Amplify your student’s artist journey with an enriching workshop at the SCAD Museum of Art. In this immersive experience, education and creativity collide to offer a field study for homeschooled students.
This event presents a unique opportunity for your students to acclimate into the art world as observers and creators. While they feed their creative minds among the exhibitions, they’ll meet other students and foster lasting community connections.
All ages are welcome. Students under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. To RSVP or send inquiries, email Hannah Thompson at hthompso@scad.edu. This event is free and open to the public.
Drawing Club (Wednesdays 4 p.m.) – Nov 5, Nov 12
Let your imagination run wild at this weekly drawing workshop for aspiring creatives focusing on the basic principles of art and design. Seek inspiration in the galleries, meet new friends, and begin preparing a portfolio of your work as museum educators offer tutorials to perfect your drawing skills.
This workshop for middle school and high school students is free and open to the public.
To RSVP or for more information, email Hannah Thompson, manager of museum visitation and programming, at hthompso@scad.edu.
Mini Masters (Monday 11am-12pm) – Nov 17, Dec 15
Calling all little creatives! Embark on a journey of artistic expression, discovery, and exploration with SCAD MOA educators. Join us every third Monday for imaginative activities designed especially for children and inspired by our latest exhibitions. While enjoying art projects, gallery visits, and snack time, your budding geniuses (and you) can form new friendships.
Mini Masters Monday is programmed for children ages 1–4. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Admission is $5 per child. Mini Masters memberships are also available to families at $25 for 12 months (a savings of $45) and include complimentary admission to Mini Masters Mondays in addition to individual museum membership benefits.
To RSVP or for more information, email Hannah Thompson, manager of museum visitation and programming, at hthompso@scad.edu.
Seeking a sweet way to spice up Thanksgiving break? Skip the shopping and get creative with confections! The SCAD Museum of Art welcomes you to decorate cookies at TAD café. First, explore the galleries to inspire your confectionary creations. Then, learn cookie crafting techniques from associate curator and edible art extraordinaire Brittany Richmond. Enjoy holiday treats as you create your own baked goods to take home or gift to that special (hungry) someone. This workshop is intended for middle school-aged students. Drop off begins at 8:45 a.m. A museum educator will be stationed at the Turner Blvd. entrance under the glass tower from 8:45 to 9 a.m. for your convenience.
All skill levels are welcome. Admission is $20. Materials included and snack provided. For questions, email Hannah Thompson, manager of museum visitation and programming, at hthompso@scad.edu.
Parents—enjoy your Halloween while your kids have a monstrously fun night at The Jam! We’ve got games, treats, activities, and plenty of spooky surprises.
You will celebrate the songs, rhythms, instruments, and stories from the rich musical culture of Latin America.
Parents and children together will engage with instruments, singing, moving, dancing, story time, and more musical activities in this exciting one-time Kindermusik class. Limited spaces! Claim your child’s spot before it fills!
Enjoy Halloween arts & crafts, Halloween storytime followed by pumpkin dissection to learn about the pumpkin life cycle, Trick or Treating with Tippy the Tortoise, ending with a Costume Parade.
Followed by Farm Friday when there will be a Halloween Tea with mint from the museum garden at about 11:30AM. Museum staff will be in Alice in Wonderland costume for the Halloween tea.
All included with admission. Free for members. Become a member here(one price, six museums)
Enjoy games, hay rides, face painting, food for sale, and more — fun for the whole family!
Admission is **FREE** (donations welcome).
**Chili Cook-Off** and **Apple Dessert Contest** – Enter your best recipe for just $5 and win prize ribbons! **Silent Auction** – Bid on great items and experiences. Have a service or item of value you’d like to donate? Contact the school!
Bring your family, invite your friends, and join us for an afternoon of fall fun while supporting our school.
Free & open to the public.
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From 2–5 PM Sat. Oct. 25, little ghosts and goblins can collect candy at favorite spots along the Riverwalk.
Families can enjoy mini pumpkin painting with Glitter Box Studios and then end the evening with a free outdoor screening of Hotel Transylvania in MLK Park at 7 PM. Join us for a fun, family-friendly Halloween celebration on the riverfront!
Event Highlights
2:00 – 5:00 PM: Trick-or-Treat at District Seafood, District Smokehouse, District Gelato, Graffito, Savannah Tequila Company.
4:00 – 6:00 PM: Mini Pumpkin Painting with Glitter box in Montgomery Park
7:00 – 8:30 PM: Hotel Transylvania in MLK Park
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Kindermusik with 88 Keys Piano, providing Kindermusik classes for ages 0-7, has been given the Top Program designation by Kindermusik International for the third year in a row.
This places them in the top 5% of all programs worldwide.
Bring your baby, toddler, or preschooler to a free trial class today to see why we are the Coastal Empire’s premier provider for early music and motion education!
Come see why St. Andrew’s has been voted the #1 Private School in Savannah.
Tour this private, independent PreK-12th grade school on Wilmington Island at an upcoming open house: Tuesday, Oct. 28 2025; Tues. Nov. 18 2025; or Wed. Jan. 14 2026
Register for an open house online here. Please tell them SouthernMamas.com sent you!
St. Andrew’s School is dedicated to personalized student development and to cultivating engaged, well-rounded individuals.
The results speak for themselves: * 100% of graduates are accepted to four-year colleges and universities. * Students are admitted to a wide range of institutions—from highly selective national universities to top liberal arts colleges to specialized programs that fit their passions. Recent matriculations include University of Georgia, Yale University, Brown University, New York University, SCAD, University of Liverpool, and Georgia Tech. * Families often share that the most valuable outcome is not just where their child is admitted, but how prepared they are to succeed once they arrive.
Free Family Event: Sea and Sky Family Day at Ships of the Sea!
Join us for a creative afternoon of art, imagination, and family fun inspired by Beyond the Plate: Sea and Sky—the museum’s newest exhibition by artist Rob Strati.
Families can enjoy hands-on art projects, face painting, sidewalk chalk, and interactive stations from our community partners in the museum’s beautiful North Garden. Each activity is designed to spark creativity and celebrate the connection between art, storytelling, and the sea.
Cool down with King of Pops (available for purchase) and take advantage of free admission to the museum and gardens from 1–4 PM. Explore the galleries, see Rob Strati’s stunning mixed-media works, and experience a day of creativity and community.
Drop off your kids (ages 5–12) for a fun-filled spooky night that includes a costume contest, games, gymnastics, crafts, dinner, and more while you enjoy a well-deserved night out!
$50 per child
$30 for each additional sibling
Spots are limited—reserve your child’s spot today for a night of fun and some well-earned free time for you. Register online through the parent portal and under the events tab.
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Join Kindermusik with 88 Keys Piano for a musical enrichment program that will unite your whole family! Watch your child sing, play, make friends, and develop musically and developmentally.
Parents and caregivers attend weekly classes with 0-7 year olds, and engage in fun activities all centered around musical learning!
Your first trial class is FREE – come check one out today.
The Kids-K kicks off the fun-filled day at 8:00 AM. This 400-yard race is perfect for children eight years old or younger, and it’s free with no registration required. At 8:15 AM the Diaper Dash will start, with children ages two and under running 40 feet. Finally, the main run and walk of the 4-mile course begins at 8:30 AM.
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Make plans to come do science experiments @ Savannah’s newest science center for kids: First Saturday Open Labs @ Public Health 4 Kidz Production Science Center @ 2204 Skidaway Rd., Savannah.
Get one hour to do science experiments. Sessions are 9AM; 10:30AM & Noon on every first Saturday of the month: Cost: $25 per participant.
More than 13 science experiments to choose from including soda explosion; creep crawler; snow making; balloon launch.
Public Health 4 Kidz Production LLC promotes careers in public health and provides opportunities for kids to learn and engage in Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Environmental Health, Health Education, and Health Administration.
Homeschool Fridays modules cover a wide range of topics, from health to environmental science, ensuring that kids absorb important information in an enjoyable way. Each module is designed with age-appropriate content to ensure maximum understanding and retention.
Scribble Art Studio in Savannah offers an array of art classes for all skill levels including school’s out holiday camps, portfolio builder, afterschool art, homeschool art, fiber art, sewing.
