Art Start: Stroller & Toddler Tour is Thursday, Oct. 15th at Telfair Museums’ Jepson Center

Once a month, our youngest patrons are invited to the Jepson Center in Savannah for story time, a special tour, and an art activity. Strollers, crying babies, toddlers, and older siblings are all welcome here. Come play, learn, and explore A Seat at the Table! Create decorated plates to show what makes people happy at your table! Space is limited, pre-register to secure your spot. 

Purchase tickets online here.

Free for Adult members I Adult Non-members: $12 I Kids: $5. 

Thursday, Oct. 15th, 2026, 10:30- 11:30AM . Theme: Michelangelo’s Women 

Jepson Center

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Free Family Day at Telfair Museums’ Jepson Center

Local residents are invited to celebrate the new exhibition, Michelangelo’s Women: Images of Female Power and Divinity from the Casa Buonarroti, with a day of free admission and hands on activities and demonstrations at the Jepson Center, Saturday, Oct. 24th, 10AM-5PM.

Free admission all day for local residents including Chatham, Effingham, Bryan, Liberty, Bulloch, Jasper, and Beaufort Counties. Investment provided by the City of Savannah.

Learn more here.

FREE admission for local residents

Saturday, October 24th

10AM-5PM

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Storytime in CAM 

Let your little ones’ imaginations soar during our new Artful Tales Storytime 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, our skilled storytellers will bring captivating tales to life, encouraging creativity and imagination in a vibrant, art-filled setting. Members: Free I Non-members: Free with admission.

Learn More/Register/Purchase Tickets here :

Members: Free I Non-members: Free with admission. 

Every Friday, 10:30-11AM 

Jepson Center

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Drop-In Studio at Jepson Center, Savannah

Take time to unleash your creativity, join us in our studios every Saturday and Sunday between 10am and 2pm for art-making projects for all ages! Work at your own pace and comfort level through an array of creative media 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 always on hand to answer questions and assist guests. Drop-In Studio is perfect for all ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.  

Learn more here.

PRICE: Members: Free I Non-members: Free with admission. 

Every Saturday and Sunday, 10AM- 2PM 

Jepson Center

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Sunday Morning Storytime this Fall with Georgian children’s book authors

All aboard for a fun fall morning of books, crafts and trains under the storytime Live Oak tree at Savannah Children’s Museum

Join us at Savannah Children’s Museum on Sunday, November 15, 10:30-11:30AM for a special author visit and book signing with Kelly Young-Silverman, author of Hot Boiled Peanuts, and mother-daughter duo Rosalind and Maggie Bunn, authors of All Aboard, Georgia! and The Naughty List.

Kids can enjoy a peanut-themed craft inspired by Hot Boiled Peanuts, a train-themed craft inspired by All Aboard, Georgia!, and coloring fun while meeting the authors and celebrating their books.

Learn more here.

Books will be available for purchase, or bring your own copies from home to have signed. Included with admission. Free for Coastal Heritage Society members. Become a member here.

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Holiday Farms Pumpkin Patch, Hayrides, Farm Fun, Ridgeland SC

The 19th Annual “The Great Pumpkin Patch” in Ridgeland, South Carolina will be open for the 2026 season from October 2nd -31st.

Favorite Activities at Holiday Farms include the Barnyard Zoo, the Large JUMP PAD, Duck Races, the Haytona Speedway, Corn Grinding, Steer Roping, Cow Milking, and MORE!

Thursday-Friday: 12pm – 6pm

Saturday: 9am-6pm

Sunday: 12pm – 6pm

CLOSED Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays.

Reservations now being taken for groups and field trips! Learn more here.

Concessions available daily from 12pm-5pm, Saturdays from 11am-5pm and Sundays 12pm-4pm

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Special Days at Holiday Farms this Fall 2026

Military Appreciation Day – October 3rd! HALF PRICE admission for all military and immediate family with proper ID on Military Appreciation Day. Every other day military & family $2 off.

Open Columbus Day, Oct. 12, 9AM-2PM

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Spooky Storytime at the Davenport House

Bring the whole family to the Davenport House Museum in Savannah this October for a spooky blend of literacy, history, and hands-on fun! Designed for children of all ages and their caregivers, Spooky Storytime brings history and community stories to life inside one of Savannah’s oldest homes.

Join us for a multi-sensory adventure divided into three fun parts:

• Listen: We gather inside the museum’s historic basement room for a 30-minute read-aloud of a carefully selected children’s book that connects to a piece of our shared history.
• Explore & Create: Following the read-aloud, guests participate in an engaging, hands-on craft or educational activity inspired by the day’s story.
• Refresh: Kids and parents can relax and enjoy complimentary snacks and drinks.

Build Your Home Library!

Thanks to our wonderful community partners, every family who attends will receive a free copy of the featured book to take home! We are thrilled to help you grow your personal collection and keep the joy of reading alive long after your museum visit.

Important Details:

• Who: Open to children of all ages. All participants must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.
• When: Saturday, October 17th, 4:00-5:30 PM
• Cost: Completely FREE to attend, but registration is required to ensure we have enough books and supplies for everyone.
• Where: Check in at the Historic Kennedy Pharmacy located at 323 E Broughton St. 

Free but registration required. Register online here.

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Play in a Day Workshops

Turn a day off from school into a full production. From auditions, to rehearsal, to tech, to a performance for friends and family, let’s put on a PLAY IN A DAY!

The PLAY IN A DAY Lab available for 3rd-10th graders and is led by professional actors. Grow your confidence, expand your imagination, and build up your bravery. Performance for friends at family at 3pm

• Thursday October 8th
• Friday October 9th
• 8am-3pm
• Performance begins at 3pm sharp
• 3rd-10th graders
• $75/day or $140 for both days! | Pay What You Can Options available [Fill Out our Pay What You Can Scholarship Application here]
  102 W. McDonough St. Savannah, GA 31401

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Halloween Hike 2026 @ Oatland Island Wildlife Center, Savannah

Make plans to attend one of the best Savannah Fall kids traditions: Halloween Hike @ Oatland Island Wildlife Center Fri & Sat. Oct. 16 & 17, 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 FOO (Friends of Oatland) members before opening to the public. Become a FOO member here.

We’ll update this post when registration date is released.

NOTE: Oatland Island will close to the public early on Oct 16 & 17 to prepare for Halloween Hike. Last admissions will be at 2:00 PM.

Learn more here.

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Coming to Oatland Island Wildlife Center: Scarecrow Trail

The Oatland Island Scarecrow Trail is coming this fall

Get creative and make your mark on the trail! Families, companies, classrooms, and organizations are invited to create their very own scarecrow to be displayed along the Oatland Island Scarecrow Trail.

Depending on your donation, you can choose a Trail or Habitat location for your scarecrow.Create. Donate. Support.

Scan the QR code or click this: https://tinyurl.com/3fcmsafd

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Free Skidaway Marine Science Day 2026

Skidaway Marine Science Day is a free can’t-miss event for all ages, on Saturday, Oct. 10, from 10 a. m. to 3 p.m. on the UGA Skidaway Marine Science campus, located on the north end of the island. The campus-wide open house will be presented by UGA Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant, UGA Skidaway Institute of Oceanography and Gray’s Reef National Marine Sanctuary.

As part of Skidaway Marine Science Day:

• The UGA Aquarium will be open to visitors with no admission fee. Aquarium educators will offer an afternoon full of activities, including a hands-on reptile exhibit, behind-the-scenes peeks of the aquarium and lab demos on the dock behind the facility.
• Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant’s Shellfish Research Lab will provide hands-on activities and educational information about sustainable aquaculture and oyster restoration!
• Gray’s Reef National Marine Sanctuary’s 52-foot Research Vessel Gannet will be available for tours. This vessel was built in 2023 and is used for research and monitoring, diving, education and public outreach, and testing emerging technologies.
• Environmental organizations and coastal researchers will present a variety of exhibits and hands-on activities for people of all ages on the bluff adjacent to the aquarium. The Jay Wolf Nature Trail will be open for hiking and nature observation.

All activities at Skidaway Marine Science Day are free! 

Learn more here.

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Free September 10th SouthernMamas.com Weekly E-letter

Things to do with kids in Savannah this month & this fall including hayrides, corn maze and pumpkin patch fun at Poppel Farms.

Find it all in this week’s free SouthernMamas.com E-letter.

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Book Alsies Ice Cream Truck for Fall Savannah Events

Fall calendars are filling up, and now is the perfect time to get Alsies on yours! Fall Festivals, school events, neighborhood gathering, sports teams and celebrations, church events, birthday parties, employee apprecation.

We bring the truck, the treats and the fun. You just bring the crowd!

September & October dates are booking now!

Call or text 912-349-9733
Email: coastalga@alsies.com
Book at alsies.com/coastalga

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Kids’ Night Out Foam Party for children ages 4-5th grade, Savannah

Parents enjoy a night off while you kids enjoy a night out: Kid’s Night Foam Party, Saturday, Sept. 19th, 6-10PM

JEA Savannah is sending summer off with a BANG at their annual Foam Pool Party Saturday, September 19!  

Campers will hit the foam pit, make a splash in the pool, and cool down with a delicious frozen treat.  

Get ready for an evening that’s messy, silly, and SO MUCH FUN! 

Learn more and register online here.

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SouthernMamas.com Free Weekly E-letter

Things to do with kids in Savannah this month & this fall including hayrides, corn maze and pumpkin patch fun at Poppel Farms.

Find it all in this week’s free SouthernMamas.com E-letter.

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Frogwarts is Sunday Oct. 25th at Georgia State Railroad Museum & Savannah Children’s Museum

Calling all young wizards, witches, inventors, and curious minds! Tickets are now on sale for Frogwarts: A Magical Adventure! on Sunday, October 25th, 11AM-3PM.

Purchase tickets here.

Georgia State Railroad Museum and Savannah Children’s Museum will transform into a magical world of discovery during Coastal Heritage Society’s signature fall family fundraiser, Frogwarts: A Magical Adventure!

Families can enjoy a day filled with STEAM activities, train rides, spellbinding fun, and plenty of hands-on adventures.

Purchase tickets here: https://bit.ly/frogwarts2026

Explore magical classes inspired by wizard-school themed

adventure while discovering chemistry, engineering, biology, art, and more.

Frogwarts highlights include:

Train rides and handcar rides

Custom wand-making

Potions

Quill writing

Reptiles and owls

“Kuidditch”

STEAM activities

Fortune-telling

Charms

Candle-making

And much more

Lowcountry Turners will be creating custom lathe-turned wands available for purchase while supplies last.

Bring your favorite stuffed animal for the Magical Creature Care Clinic, also known as the Teddy Bear Clinic, hosted by the Medical College of Georgia-Savannah in the STEAM Center classroom.

Enjoy a performance by students from Garrison Glee Club from Esther F. Garrison School for the Arts and explore activities led by Coastal Heritage Society’s community partners.

Latin Chicks, Pie Society, Savannah Square Pops, and more food trucks will be on site with food available for purchase.

A special thank-you to our sponsors: The Lesher Family Foundation, LiveOak Fiber, Pediatric Associates of Savannah, PC, Dogwood Pediatric Dentistry and Royal Restrooms of Savannah.

Purchase tickets here:

Coastal Heritage Society members receive ticket discount. Become a Coastal Heritage Society member here.

Purchase tickets here.

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Poppell Farms Hayrides, Corn Maze, Pumpkin Patch in Odum Georgia

Y’all ready? We are!

Poppell Farms 2026 Season will be here soon: Oct. 3-Nov. 1

Celebrate fall at Poppell Farms! General Admission Includes:

• Tractor-Drawn Wagon Ride (Last hayride runs at 4:00pm)
• Pumpkin Patch
• Corn Maze
• Lotsa Photo Props
• GIANT Jumping Pad
• Hay Jump
• Goat Walk
• Petting Zoo
• Farmer Brown’s Playground
• Cow Train

Lots of special days at the farm planned including:

Trick or Treat at the Farm, Oct. 31 10AM

Pumpkin Festival, Oct. 24, 10AM

Sensory Sensitivity Morning, Oct. 11 10AM

Learn more here.

Poppel Farms: 1765 Hyma Poppell Loop, Odum, GA 31555

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Savannah Camps for Kids When School Is Out: Days at the J

When local schools close for holidays and breaks, Days at the J in Savannah offers full-day camp activities. Early drop-off is available. For children 4 years old to 8th grade.

Friday, Sept. 4

Fall Break, Oct. 8-9, 12-13

Nov. 3, 11, 23, 24, 25

8AM-6PM

Learn more & register online here.

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Open to children ages 6-12 on Oct 8-9 & Nov. 23-25

At Skidway Island State Park Fall Junior Ranger Camps in Savannah, Junior Rangers (ages 6-12) enjoy exploring the marsh and maritime forest, learning outdoor skills, and participating in games and arts & crafts activities. Every day of camp is an adventure! Space is extremely limited, reserve a spot for your young explorer today.

Activities & Highlights

• Skills & Challenges
• Archery & Games
• Nature Hikes
• Arts & Crafts
• Adventure

Dates and Fees

• October 8-9: $120 per camper
• November 23-25: $180 per camper

Camp Hours

• 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

To register, call 912-598-2300.

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Flag Football in Savannah Open to Boys & Girls in K-4th Grade

Sign up for recreational Under the Lights Flag Football 2026 Season in Savannah

This is a fun opportunity on Monday nights in Savannah throughout the fall to get out with the family.

Music, food trucks and fun.

Registration closes 8/22 with late registration closing on 8/28.

Register online here.

The FALL season runs from August 25th through November 4th, with games taking place  at:

Calvary Day School 

Specialty Sports Complex

4625 Waters Ave 

Savannah, GA 31404

Under the Lights is the ORIGINAL youth flag football partner of Under Armour, Inc.  The league is for both boys and girls from grades Kindergarten to 4th grade. Under the Lights is for players of all skill levels and promotes a competitive, confidence building, non-contact football experience.

Learn more here.

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Halloween Hike 2026 @ Oatland Island Wildlife Center, Savannah

Make plans to attend one of the best Savannah Fall kids traditions: Halloween Hike @ Oatland Island Wildlife Center Fri & Sat. Oct. 16 & 17, 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 FOO (Friends of Oatland) members before opening to the public. Become a FOO member here.

We’ll update this post when registration date is released.

NOTE: Oatland Island will close to the public early on Oct 16 & 17 to prepare for Halloween Hike. Last admissions will be at 2:00 PM.

Learn more here.

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Frogwarts returns Sunday, October 25th at Savannah Children’s Museum & Georgia State Railroad Museum

Save the date for Frogwarts 2026: Sunday, October 25th, 11AM-3PM.

Georgia State Railroad Museum and Savannah Children’s Museum will transform into a magical wizarding-themed adventure during Coastal Heritage Society’s signature event “Frogwarts: A Magical Adventure!”

This popular annual fall family fundraiser features STEAM activities, train rides, and spellbinding fun.

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.

Highlights include: train rides; wand-making; potions; quill writing; reptiles; owls; “Kuidditch”; STEAM activities; and more.

Other activities will be led by Coastal Heritage Society community partners including Savannah Speech & Hearing Center, Dogwood Pediatric Dentistry, Callaway Critters, Georgia Southern Center for Wildlife Education, Memorial Health Dwaine & Cynthia Willett Children’s Hospital, Coastal Rail Buffs, Garrison Voices, and Savannah Tree Foundation.

Latin Chicks, Pie Society and more food trucks will be on site with food available for purchase.

Tickets will be available for purchase in advance soon. When tickets are available, a link will be included here.

Coastal Heritage Society members receive ticket discount and early bird registration. Become a member here.

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