It’s the Savannah Music Festival’s Community Family Jam presented by SMF Jazz Academy!
FREE and OPEN to the Public
Saturday, Oct. 21 2023, Noon-4 pm
Bring a comfy chair or picnic blanket to join us for a fun-filled day of music and family-friendly activities at Daffin Park. SMF Jazz Academy is bringing together talented musicians from the community for a jam session like no other.
Bring your family and friends to enjoy live performances by slam poetry and local jazz bands featuring toe-tapping rhythms and soulful melodies. Get ready to dance, tap along, and let loose!
Stop by to support local non-profit Over the Moon Diaper and Period Supply Bank at their service project station and enjoy a free cupcake (while supplies last.)
$3 tour specials will be offered all day to residents with a valid Savannah ID, and members of the local Girl Scout council, Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia.
Take advantage of this beautiful fall weather and stop by with the whole family.
To make a reservation, call ahead at 912-233-4501 or book online here using code “BDAY.”
This Sat. Oct. 21, 2023 @ 10AM, join the Savannah Cultural Arts Center for a reading of “Mikey’s Marvelous Mummy Wraps,” with author Tony Dye!
A young mummy discovers that when he dares to see things differently, his life changes forever! Author Tony Dye will read his story of surprise and adventure, followed by mummy movement and a colorful art activity with one of Savannah Cultural Arts Center’s teaching artists!
Imagination Mornings are engaging mornings of crafts, stories, and movement that take place inside the Savannah Cultural Arts Center! They are geared toward children up to 7 years old.
Space is limited, register as a family unit to reserve your spot. $5/per family. A parent/guardian must be present with their children at all times.
Please register online here by noon the Friday before the event on Sat. Oct. 21, at 10AM.
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Grab your magic wand and step into the land of make believe!
Kindermusik is taking participants’ imaginations to the land of Pirates and Princessesfor enchanting October playdates on Sat. Oct. 21. Time options are: 10AM, 11AM & 12:30PM. You’ll encounter kings and queens, dragons and dinos, castles and crowns and hidden chests of gold.
Join Kindemusik with your little pirates and princesses for a wonderful, whimsical morning of making music and memories!
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 child’s spot before it fills.
Click here to secure your spot for this fun-filled magical event. Reminder that Coastal Heritage Society members receive discounted admission! (Become a member here.)
Children and their grown-ups will be immersed in STEAM activities, such as chemistry, engineering, biology, and art, all disguised as magical classes inspired by the beloved book series. Various activities will be led by community partners, including Lowcountry Turners, Callaway Critters, Georgia Southern Center for Wildlife Education, Memorial Health Dwaine & Cynthia Willett Children’s Hospital, and Live Oak Public Libraries.
Tickets for this event are $15 for CHS members and $17 for non-members and can be purchased here.
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Curriculum is designed for students to build foundation skills by observing the world around them in order to determine how they will contribute to the world from heart to hand.
Home School Art Classes at Scribble Art Studio offer K-12 students the experience to build foundation skills and develop self- expression from instructors with years of teaching experience and creative career education.
Home School Art classes at Scribble Art studio offer K—12 students a natural sun lit space to concentrate and experience a variety of expressive materials.
This new Disney adaptation of the classic animated film is truly magnificent, telling the story from Gepetto’s point of view – with the help of the Blue Fairy & her Fairies in Training.
There are many MANY roles for grown ups, teens & kids, listed below. Bring the whole family! All roles available. All roles volunteer.
Blue Fairy Fairies in Training (including Rosa, Viola, Arancia & Sue!) Gepetto Pinocchio Stromboli Marionettes Buonragazzo Junior Bernardo Maria Amelia Salvatore Carla Lucia Guiseppe Ringleader Town Children Town Parents Automatons Animals Roustabouts & More!
Kids can sign up for a fun, interactive musical theatre class @ SCT Pooler that culminates in a live performance of #thelionkingkids – that’s a special Disney adaptation of the beloved musical written just for young performers. Classes begin next week Sept. 25 2023.
Anyone may enter with a child aged 0-7 years! Limit of 1 child per family; only 1 entry permitted.
Winner must be available to attend on at least one of these days Kindermusik offers classes in Bloomingdale. You choose the class of your choice and attend it once per week. Included in the prize is the digital online home materials that correspond with the month of classes.
Children and their grown-ups will be immersed in STEAM activities, such as chemistry, engineering, biology, and art, all disguised as magical classes inspired by the beloved book series. Various activities will be led by community partners, including Lowcountry Turners, Callaway Critters, Georgia Southern Center for Wildlife Education, Memorial Health Dwaine & Cynthia Willett Children’s Hospital, and Live Oak Public Libraries.
When tickets for this event become available, we will post the link here.
Be there for a day of magical learning!
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Come to a free Savannah Children’s Theatre open house packed with kid-friendly fun this Sat. Sept. 23 2023 11AM-2PM.
Savannah Children’s Theatre is opening their doors and sharing all they do- musical theatre classes, aerial arts, camps, field trips, audition shows open to all ages (7 and older) in the community as well as SCT’s new Pooler classes.
There will also be face painting, craft making, aerial demos and interactive singing and games with the children that attend.
Bring a buddy and introduce them to all the ways they can join in the fun.
No reservations needed for this free open house.
Savannah Children’s Theatre is @ 2160 East Victory Drive next to High Cotton Kids and Planet Fitness in the Starbucks shopping center.
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Parents and children together are invited to a Kindermusik Savannah “On the Farm” playdate to engage with instruments, singing, moving, dancing, story time, and more.
For children ages 0-7 & their caregiver.
Limited spaces.
Claim your child’s spot before it fills
Every enrolled child will get:
*A 40-minute class packed with learning, love, and laughter
*A Kindermusik instrument/prop to take home
*A $5 coupon for our weekly studio classes
More details:
*Ages 0-7: Our class is geared toward newborns all the way up to 7-year-olds! Multiple caregivers are welcome, so bring the whole family along!
*Limited capacity: Our September musical playdate will be held TWICE on Saturday, September 23, 2023: 10am and 11am. Don’t delay in enrolling, as spots are limited and will be closed as soon as the spaces fill. Typically our playdates fill before the date so grab your spot now!
*Cost: $20 for first child; only $12 per sibling
*Location: Kindermusik with 88 Keys Piano Studio; 183 Deerfield Rd W, Bloomingdale GA 31302
Reminder: Savannah Children’s Museum – an all outdoor museum – has started on the School Hours schedule. which means SCM will be open Wednesday – Sunday from 9AM -3PM (weather permitting) and closed on Mondays and Tuesdays for field trips.
For the most up-to-date information, please check SCM social media.
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Toddler Tuesday is a program @ Oatland Island Wildlife Center in Savannah for 1-4 year old children and their caregivers that focuses on one of Oatland’s animals, or a relevant nature theme. The program meets at the picnic pavilion and includes singing, finger play, a story, and a possible encounter with one of Oatland’s furry, feathered or scaly residents.
Occasionally the program ventures to an exhibit, so dress appropriately and bring your stroller and walking shoes. Toddler Tuesday is weather dependent and in case of extreme weather and a cancellation is called for, attendees will be emailed at the address you registered your child with.
Sessions are offered twice on Tuesdays from 10AM-10:30AM & 11AM-11:30AM and registration is not required, but it helps us speed up check in and if there is a cancellation you will be the first to know.
Program Cost:
$5 for adults / free for adult FOO members
$3 for military adults/ free for adult FOO members
$5 for children participating in the program (FOO members and non members must pay program fee)
$3 per class if you buy a multi pass punch card (6 class minimum purchase)
You can purchase a punch card for your child’s admission for repeat visits at the class sign-in table, or at the front desk lobby anytime! Find out more information here!
If you are a preschool or day care you will need to call 395-1510 or click here to book a private program as this program is designed for the general public.
Find links to the registration forms for each session here.
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This is an opportunity to witness how the Animal Care Staff provides special treats and activities to help hone the animals’ natural behaviors.
Adults and children will participate in creating enrichment material for our resident black vultures and will watch them experience their special creations.
• Tickets are limited to 10 people per session • $20 per person, for all ages. All attendees must have a ticket. • All participants must be at least 4 years of age. Minors must be accompanied by a paid adult. • Your ticket price includes admission to Oatland for the day, so feel free to stay and see the other animals after your program.
Par-Tee for Women golf class in Savannah is for a beginner to intermediate woman golfer, who is looking to learn to play golf and not be taught by her husband / boyfriend.
The class is Wed. Sept. 13 thru Oct. 18 2023 @ Savannah Indoor Golf Club. Each class is on Wednesdays from 6-7:30PM. In addition to the 6 classes, the students will have a seventh class on Wed. Oct. 25 at 5 – 6:30PM at Mary Calder Golf Course where you will go on the golf course and play a few holes with golf carts.
Come join this women’s group for fun fellowship with other ladies.
Once a month, the museum’s youngest patrons are invited to the Jepson Center for story time, a special tour, and an art activity. Strollers, crying babies, toddlers, and older siblings are all welcome here.
Every Saturday & Sunday | 10AM –2PM @ Jepson Center, Savannah
FREE with museum admission
Take time to unleash your creativity, visit Telfair Museums’ Jepson Center studios in Savannah every Saturday and Sunday between 10AM and 2PM for artmaking projects for all ages!
Work at your own pace and comfort level through an array of creative mediums such as watercolors, collage, calligraphy, origami, coloring books and much more.
Each month features a special project designed to connect with an exhibition at the museum.
A studio assistant is on hand to answer questions and assist guests.
Drop-In Studio is perfect for all ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.
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Scribble Art Studio’s after school art classes – called Rock Paper Scissors – teach foundational skills and self-expression. Art classes for 2023-2024 begin Mon. Sept. 11 2023 and run through the end of the school year.
Sign up any time.
The cost for each block of five classes is $200 and includes all materials.
Find class description, schedule & registration link here.
Scribble Art Studio’s portfolio builder sesssions are ideal for those students wishing to build a strong portfolio of diverse work for personal purposes or for entrance to an arts related academy.
Scribble Art Studio’s portfolio builder sessions are ideal for those students wishing to build a strong portfolio of diverse work for personal purposes or for entrance into an arts-related academy.
Sign up anytime here to join the Portfolio Builder sessions.
2023-2024 sessions begin Mon. Sept. 11 2023 and continue until the end of the school year.
The cost for each block of five classes is $200 and includes all materials needed for the class.
Scribble Art Studio’s after school art classes – called Rock Paper Scissors – teach foundational skills and self-expression. Art classes for 2023-2024 begin Mon. Sept. 11 2023 and run through the end of the school year.
Sign up any time.
The cost for each block of five classes is $200 and includes all materials.
Find class description, schedule & registration link here.
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