Each horse riding lesson offers a fun and safe program so each student gains a solid riding foundation. Red Gate Farms offers riding lessons for both adults and children with the choice of group or flexible lesson plans.
Group riding lessons are a one hour-long class per week for four weeks. Same day & time each week. Three students to a class. Group lessons are for ages 6 & older.
Group riding lessons offered: 5PM Monday, 4:45PM Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday; 5PM Friday.
Sign up. Call 912.239.7855 or visit Red Gate Farms online here.
Drop off your energetic explorers, aged 4 to 12, for an evening of excitement every weekend from 6 PM to 10 PM Fridays.
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!
$40/child
Limited spots available, so register now online here.
Upcoming Parents Night Out dates: Fridays, 6-10PM, Sept. 13, Sept. 27, Oct. 11, Oct. 25.
Drop-in for special studio time for toddlers & homeschool students ages 2-12 with Scribble Art Studio instructor Madison on Tuesdays & Thursday, 10AM-Noon
A QR code will be available at the door or register in advance online here.
Savannah Scribble Art Studio is @ 212 E 37th St, Savannah, GA 31401
Cost: $15 per class.
Madi is an interior design student that loves to paint and draw! Madi will use her summer camp activity skills and experience to design projects to offer for walk ins with toddlers and home schooled students. Materials can include: drawing, painting, collage and fiber arts. Colorful creatures and nature inspired projects will be your starting point.
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Let your imagination run wild at this weekly drawing workshop @ SCAD Museum of Art 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, 4PM Wednesdays starting Oct. 2 2024
To RSVP or for more information, email Hannah Thompson, manager of museum visitation and programming, at hthompso@scad.edu.
4PM on these upcoming Wednesdays:
Drawing Club dates: 10/2
10/9
10/16
10/23
10/30
11/6
11/13
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Free admission on second Sundays
SCAD MOA welcomes our Savannah community to enjoy free admission on the second Sunday of every month. Residents of Savannah or any of its surrounding counties (Chatham, Bryan, Effingham, Liberty, Beaufort, and Jasper) are invited to visit free of charge. Noon-5PM on these Second Sundays.
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.
What to expect:
Artist appreciation: Encounter the work of diverse artists while touring the SCAD Museum of Art’s galleries with a museum educator.
Artmaking: Express creative ideas at interactive art stations equipped with the necessary materials and guidance to create art inspired by work seen in the museum.
Build community: Connect with other homeschooling families who share a passion for art and education.
Learn as you go: Deepen your appreciation for the world of visual expression while learning more about art styles, social significance, and the use of varied materials.
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, 1-4PM on these upcoming Wednesdays:
9/11
10/16
11/13
12/11
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ASL Tours @ SCAD Museum of Art, Savannah
Come to SCAD MOA for a docent-led tour presented in American Sign Language. ASL interpreters translate insight and observations for deaf and hearing-impaired audiences.
RSVP at least 48 hours prior to the tour by contacting Hannah Thompson, manager of museum visitation and programming, at hthompso@scad.edu. Sign language interpreters may be requested for all SCAD MOA tours with at least two weeks’ notice.
Join Kindermusik with 88 Keys Piano in the Kindermusik kitchen – to explore all our favorite yummy snacks and foods in an exciting Saturday musical playdate on Sept. 21, 10AM.
You will roll out the dough, shake on the sprinkles, mix up the soup, and chop some veggies together; all while stirring up your musical, cognitive, and imagination skills. So tie on your apron and get ready to groove!
Parents and children together will engage with instruments, singing, moving, dancing, story time, and more delightful activities in this exciting one-time Kindermusik class. Limited spaces. Claim your 0-7 year old’s spot before it fills.
Instructors are excited and designed an agenda that offers a variety of art mediums for beginner and experienced artists. Designed with small groups in mind to develop skill and apply self-expression.
Classes in animal drawing, embroidery, watercolor, crochet, portraiture, printmaking.
Armando is offering watercolor and gouache in the morning. Great for adults & homeschool.
Kaci is offering animal drawing & embroidery great for homeschooling & after school.
Samantha is offering crochet 2PM on Mondays.
Parker is offering printmaking Tuesdays and Thursdays for tweens.
Scribble also offers Art Classes in the afternoon & Portfolio Builder plus Art Birthdays.
Keep your child’s swimming skills sharp with our year-round lessons.
Staying active in the water year-round helps your child stay confident and prepared. Stick with British Swim School of Savannah for a fun and rewarding swimming journey!
You are invited to explore the natural world seeking artistic inspiration @ an Art Contest Event on Sun. Sept. 8, 10-11AM @ Skidaway Island State Park, Savannah. The theme is Patterns in Nature: From Science to Art.
Take a short, ranger-led hike to the iconic observation tower, providing a wide view of the flourishing marsh habitat at Skidaway Island State Park. An artist mentor will join the group to provide guidance and input.
Art supplies will be provided or bring your own.
Event is limited to 20 students. Pre-registration is required. Call 912-598-2300 to register.
Georgia resident high school students are invited to take part in the Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites Art Contest for an opportunity to have your art displayed in the State Capitol during the next legislative session. Participation in this event is not necessary to enter the contest. Visit gastateparks.org/ArtContest for contest details.
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More Kids’ Events @ Skidaway Island State Park, Savannah
Lots of kid-friendly happenings during September 2024 @ Skidaway Island State Park in Savannah. Events are free unless otherwise indicated. $5 parking fee. Events with an * require registration.
Backyard Birding: Join a ranger in the park’s bird watching area behind the Interpretive Center. The group will identify and discuss the native bird species that live in the park and may also be found in your own backyard. Bring your own binoculars or borrow a pair from the park. 10AM Fri. Sept. 20 & 10AM Thurs. Sept. 26
Diamondback Terrapin Hatchlings Show & Tell: 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. Come to the Interpretive Center for a Show & Tell to see the hatchlings and hear about this important project. 10AM Sat. Sept. 7 & Sat. Sept. 21
Fungi Friday Hike: A wide variety of mushrooms pop up on the trails at Skidaway Island State Park. Let’s see what mushrooms we can find and identify. Make sure to bring your smartphone or camera! Meet at the Big Ferry trailhead for a 3-mile hike around the entirety of the Big Ferry trail. 10AM Fri. Sept. 6 & Fri. Sept. 27
*Girl Scouts Love State Parks Day Hike: Girl Scouts are invited to join us for a hike developed to highlight trees and their special place in our park. Event is limited to 30 Girl Scouts. Pre-registration is required. Call 912-598-2300 to register. Self-led activity sheets and prize stickers will be available for Girl Scouts Troops who visit the park on their own. 2PM Sat. Sept. 14
Animal of the Day: Drop by the Interpretive Center to say hi and learn about the animal of the day. There will be a different animal out each day for visitors to see and touch. 2PM Fri. Sept. 6, Sept. 20, & Sept. 27.
Gnarly Neighbors: The good, the bad and the ugly! Learn about what plants are critical to the health of our local ecosystem and environment, and what invasive flora pose a threat to native wildlife. Meet at the Big Ferry trailhead for a 3-mile hike around the entirety of the Big Ferry trail. 9AM Monday Sept. 2, Sept. 9, Sept. 16 & Sept. 23.
Read with a Ranger: 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, outside if fair weather. 10AM Tues. Sept. 3, Tues. Sept. 10 & Tues. Sept. 24.
Roving Ranger: A ranger will be roving the park to answer your questions about local flora, fauna, and more! 3PM Wed. Sept. 4 & Wed. Sept. 25.
Trivia: Let’s Get Quizzical: Relax at the fire pit behind the Interpretive Center with trivia, featuring questions about local flora and fauna, Skidaway Island facts, and Georgia history. There will be four rounds, four questions per round, and each round will increase in difficulty. Round 1 is one point per question, round 2 is two points and so on to the fourth round. At the end, there will be a bonus question for an additional 10 points to whomever answers correctly. First, second, and third place will go home with nifty Skidaway Island State Park swag. Individuals only – no teams. NO PHONES. Good luck! 7PM Thursdays Sept. 5, Sept. 12, Sept. 19, Sept. 26 & 7PM Monday Sept. 30
Your State Parks Day: Volunteers blaze a trail. Meet at the Big Ferry Trailhead. Parking fee waived. Snacks will be provided. 11AM Sat. Sept. 28.
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2024 marks two milestone anniversaries for Kindermusik with 88 Keys: 10 years at their dedicated Bloomingdale studio, and 22 years of teaching Kindermusik around coastal Georgia! They’re so excited and grateful for each of their special families who has helped them make these milestones possible!
To give back, Kindermusik is offering 7 FREE celebration classes for the community!
Join in at one of the dates below for a totally free class with a fun surprise theme, sweet treats, and special gifts for everyone!
Spaces are limited in all the classes and will be closed as soon as each one fills.
Even if you are normally enrolled in a weekly class at the same time as one of these celebration classes, please fill out the form anyway so we can be sure to get an accurate head count.
Limit, you may only enroll in one class. Choose your preferred time and come celebrate.
Summit Gymnastics in Savannah offers a regular time for children ages 5 and younger to play in their gym with an adult.
The program called Tiny Tots Playtime @ Summit Gymnastics in Savannah will be offered on the following dates @ a new time to accommodate the addition of Saturday classes:
NEW UPGRADE: You can now pre-register online through Summit’s parent portal (located @ summitgymnasticsga.com) for $10 or in person price of $15 with cash or card acceptable for payment.
Questions? Email summit.frontdesk@yahoo.com
Summit Gymnastics, 74 W Montgomery Crossroads, Savannah, 31406, (912) 921-1034, On Facebook here. Summit Gymnastics is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser
Lots of special events happening in September 2024 @ Summit Gymnastics in Savannah in addition to regular gymnastics & tumbling classes.
Tiny Tots: 11AM-12:30PM Sat. Sept. 7 & Sat. Sept. 21. Tiny Tots Playtime is for parents & toddlers to have fun, stay fit & make new friends. For ages 5 & younger. Register online. $10 if pre-registered/$15 at door. Cash or card. Details here.
Parents NIght Out: 5-9PM Fri. Sept. 20 & 6-10PM Sat. Sept. 28. Drop off your kids for a night of fit fun in the gym & pizza while you enjoy some childfree time. Details here.
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Join us on the Georgia Tech Savannah campus this school year for Saturday STEAMlabs! This program is primarily for 1st – 8th graders, but there will be programs this year for high school students too.
Every Saturday session is designed to inspire and enrich a student’s STEAM interest. Fun and learning go hand-in-hand for 3 and a half hours packed with experiments, hands-on learning, projects, and more!
Dates and Times:
Saturday, 8:30AM – 12PM
Sept. 28 2024 – Tales of Discovery
October 19 2024 – Campfire Storytelling
November 16 2024 – Narratives from a Military Perspective
Cost: $60 per participant
Address: 190 Technology Circle, Savannah, GA 31407
Let your little ones’ imaginations soar during the new Artful Tales Story Time every Friday at 10:30AM in the Telfair Children’s Art Museum located at the Jepson Center.
This enchanting program is perfect for young art lovers and curious minds, combining the joy of storytelling with the wonder of art. Each week, Telfair Museums’ skilled storytellers will bring captivating tales to life, encouraging creativity and imagination in a vibrant, art-filled setting.
This event is free for Telfair members and included with general museum admission.
$5 per child. Adults: Members free, Non-members $12
Start your day with art. Once a month, Telfair Museums’ youngest patrons are invited to the Jepson in downtown Savannah for story time, a special tour, and an art activity. Strollers, crying babies, toddlers, and older siblings are all welcome here.
Space is limited. Pre-register to secure your spot.
Let your imagination run wild at this weekly drawing workshop @ SCAD Museum of Art 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, 4PM Wednesdays starting Oct. 2 2024
To RSVP or for more information, email Hannah Thompson, manager of museum visitation and programming, at hthompso@scad.edu.
4PM on these upcoming Wednesdays:
Drawing Club dates: 10/2
10/9
10/16
10/23
10/30
11/6
11/13
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Free admission on second Sundays
SCAD MOA welcomes our Savannah community to enjoy free admission on the second Sunday of every month. Residents of Savannah or any of its surrounding counties (Chatham, Bryan, Effingham, Liberty, Beaufort, and Jasper) are invited to visit free of charge. Noon-5PM on these Second Sundays.
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.
What to expect:
Artist appreciation: Encounter the work of diverse artists while touring the SCAD Museum of Art’s galleries with a museum educator.
Artmaking: Express creative ideas at interactive art stations equipped with the necessary materials and guidance to create art inspired by work seen in the museum.
Build community: Connect with other homeschooling families who share a passion for art and education.
Learn as you go: Deepen your appreciation for the world of visual expression while learning more about art styles, social significance, and the use of varied materials.
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, 1-4PM on these upcoming Wednesdays:
9/11
10/16
11/13
12/11
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ASL Tours @ SCAD Museum of Art, Savannah
Come to SCAD MOA for a docent-led tour presented in American Sign Language. ASL interpreters translate insight and observations for deaf and hearing-impaired audiences.
RSVP at least 48 hours prior to the tour by contacting Hannah Thompson, manager of museum visitation and programming, at hthompso@scad.edu. Sign language interpreters may be requested for all SCAD MOA tours with at least two weeks’ notice.
Discover this laid-back Savannah spot to take your children to do a different kids’ art project each week: Henny Penny Art Space & Cafe.
Henny Penny Art Space & Cafe celebrates and supports the parent tribe by providing a family friendly art space combined with top-notch baked goods and craft coffee beverages.
Kids’ Art Project Weekly ThemesOffered Daily Weekdays & Weekends
The art space is open every day from 9AM- 5PM with no reservation needed, just walk on in!
Life is busy, and distractions happen, but so can drowning—in mere seconds. Drowning is the leading cause of death for children 1-4, with over 70% happening during non-swim times. Protect your loved ones by learning these essential layers:
You’re invited to a free show & tell about Diamond Terrapin hatchlings @ Skidaway Island State Park in Savannah.
The programs will be Sat. Sept. 7 & 21, 10AM @ the Interpretive Center. See hatchlings & hear about the Skidaway Audubon Diamondback Terrapin Rescue Project Learn more about the Skidaway Audubon Diamondback Terrapin Rescue Project here.
Free & open the public. Parking: $5.
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Instructors are excited and designed an agenda that offers a variety of art mediums for beginner and experienced artists. Designed with small groups in mind to develop skill and apply self-expression.
Classes in animal drawing, embroidery, watercolor, crochet, portraiture, printmaking.
Armando is offering watercolor and gouache in the morning. Great for adults & homeschool.
Kaci is offering animal drawing & embroidery great for homeschooling & after school.
Samantha is offering crochet 2PM on Mondays.
Parker is offering printmaking Tuesdays and Thursdays for tweens.
Scribble also offers Art Classes in the afternoon & Portfolio Builder plus Art Birthdays.