Tybee Island Pirate Fest 2023 is Oct. 5-7
Tybee Island Pirate Fest includes bounce house, face-painting, and, our favorite, Tybee Pirate Fest Parade, 3PM Sat. Oct. 7 2023. The parade starts @ 6th Street and travels along Butler Avenue.
Learn more here.
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Savannah Children’s Book Drive & Local Author Fair, Sat. Oct. 7, Johnson Square
Come donate some new or gently used books, then pick up a few new ones @ the Savannah Children’s Book Drive & Local Author Fair, 10AM-2PM Sat. Oct. 7 in Johnson Square in downtown Savannah.
Savannah authors, representing a variety of genres, will do book signings and sales while Book Nation of Dreamers collects book donations. The event is free and open to all ages.
Learn more here.
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SouthernMamas.com Weekly E-letter, Sept. 13
Find all the Savannah fall fun for kids in SouthernMamas.com Weekly E-letter. Savannah Fall Festivals, Pumpkin Patch Farms & more kid fun.
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Skidaway Marine Science Day, Savannah
Oct. 14 2023, noon – 4PM @ UGA Marine Education Center and Aquarium on Skidaway Island, Savannah
Free and open to the public
Come to Skidaway Marine Science Day, a popular, annual can’t-miss event for all ages, on Sat. Oct. 14, from noon to 4PM 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 studies on the dock behind the facility.
Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant’s Shellfish Research Lab will provide behind-the-scenes tours of Georgia’s only oyster hatchery and share efforts by researchers to make oyster aquaculture a more durable and sustainable coastal industry.
In addition, environmental organizations and researchers studying important coastal issues will have tables with a variety of exhibits and hands-on activities for people of all ages.
All activities at Skidaway Marine Science Day are free. Food will be available for purchase.
Questions? Contact Cindy Lingebach at calingeb@uga.edu.
Learn more here.
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New Savannah toy story offers free community kids’ events including a fun one Thurs. 9/21, 6-8PM
Check out the new toys, the stage, dress-up gear and puppets at this new toy store in Savannah’s Live Oak neighborhood off Waters Avenue: The Magical World of Toys.
You’re invited: Family Game Night, Puppets & Kids Karaoke, 6-8PM on Thurs. Sept. 21 @ The Magical World of Toys. Plus, live kids’ music.
Toy store owner Dante Pierson plans to host regular community kids’ events at the store.
Learn more here.
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Calvary Day School STEM Night, Sept. 26, Savannah
Each year Calvary Day School’s STEM night allows students, families, and community members to explore Calvary’s STEM department and STEM and Nature Center.
You are invited to attend Calvary’s STEM Night 2023, 5-7PM Tues. Sept. 26. @ Calvary Day School, 4625 Waters Ave, Savannah.
Visitors can participate in hands-on educational activities with community partners (Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum, Children’s Museum of Pooler, Snapology of Savannah, Short Circuit: Specialty Electronics and Robotics, Georgia Southern University Center for STEM Education, Savannah State University, Center for Education Integrating Science Math and Computing (CEISMC), Coastal Financial Consultants – Thrivent, UGA Marine Education Center and Aquarium, and Lynch Associates Architect).
If you or someone you know works in a profession that would be interested in hosting a table and hands-on activity, organizers would love for you to attend. Contact Natalie Helbling at nhelbling@calvarydayschool.com.
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Free Open House With Games, Giveaway, Aerial Demos, Singing @ Savannah Children’s Theatre
Here’s your chance to find out all that Savannah Children’s Theatre has to offer.
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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Free Girls in Aviation Day for girls ages 8-18 on Sat. Sept 23, 10AM-2PM in Savannah
Sign up your child for a free fun event hosted by Sheltair Aviation in Savannah.
The Southern Wings Chapter of WAI presents the 2023 Girls in Aviation Day, 10AM-2PM Sat. Sept. 23 2023.
This FREE event will be packed with activities and inspiring experiences. Girls in Aviation Day is all about empowering girls to explore the amazing world of aviation.
The event features hands-on activities including flight simulators, aircraft displays, a drone demonstration and the chance to meet female pilots, engineers, mechanics and more!
Whether you dream of flying high in the sky or want to learn more about aviation careers, this is the event for you.
Register online here for Girls in Aviation Day 2023.
Anyone ages 8-18 are encouraged to attend! Students younger than 16 years old must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Student registrations must include the parent or guardian information to complete the registration.
Details here.
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Wiener Dog Races – a longtime Oktoberfest tradition in Savannah – are back.
Plant Riverside District will be the new home for the Savannah Wiener Dog Races.
Plant Riverside District in Savannah will host the third annual Oktoberfest celebration from Wed. Oct. 4 through Sat. Oct. 28, including the return of the popular Savannah Wiener Dog Races. These family-friendly festivities will take place at Plant Riverside District, located on Savannah’s historic riverfront at 400 W. River St.
On Sat. Oct. 7, Plant Riverside District will host the 2023 Savannah Wiener Dog Races, which will be organized by Savannah’s Waterfront. Registration begins at 9AM; with races starting at 11AM in Martin Luther King, Jr. Park. Race heats are open to Dachshunds as well as “Almost Wiener Dogs,” with proceeds benefiting Savannah’s Waterfront.
The grand prize winner will receive a special trophy as well as a $100 credit for Yappy Hour at Electric Moon. $25 entry fee per dog. The official entry form is available online here.
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Oktoberfest Festivities
Every Saturday from 1-4PM during October, Plant Riverside District will feature a range of free German-themed activities. The Rhinelanders will perform live polka music at 1 p.m., followed by a Cupcake Walk Competition at 1:30 p.m., Keg Bowling Competition at 2:30 p.m. and Stein Holding Competition at 3:30 p.m. Special prizes will be awarded to winners in each category.
Oktoberfest 2023 at Plant Riverside District will officially kick off on Wed. October 4 at 7 p.m. with a free outdoor concert featuring the Uni-Big Band Halle in Martin Luther King, Jr. Park. This special live performance will feature talented musicians from Halle, Germany, which is Savannah’s “sister city,” and is co-presented by Plant Riverside District and the Teutonic Council of Savannah and sponsored by The Halle Foundation of Atlanta.
Throughout Oktoberfest, restaurants at Plant Riverside District will serve specialty beers as well as German food.
Find more information about Oktoberfest 2023 at Plant Riverside District or to view a complete entertainment schedule here.
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The 18th Annual Buddy Walk will be Saturday, Oct 7, 2023 in Forsyth Park, Savannah.
Lowcountry Down Syndrome Society will partner with the Savannah Philharmonic and share Forsyth Park for the day.
Opening ceremonies for The Buddy Walk will be 10AM; Buddy Walk starts at 10:30AM. The Family Fun event after the walk will be 11AM-2PM and will kick off with the car raffle drawing and announcement of the raffle winner.
Participants will walk a mile around Forsyth Park. This event is a time of celebration and community, raising support and awareness for those with Down syndrome. Following the Buddy Walk, the Savannah Philharmonic will host its annual Phil the Park concert that evening.
Lowcountry Down Syndrome Society is partnering with Grainger Honda and Grainger Nissan of Savannah to sell tickets at $100 each for a chance to win a new SUV from Grainger Honda & Grainger Nissan. Only 1,000 tickets will be sold and the winner will choose between a 2023 Nissan Rogue and a 2023 Honda CRV. Both cars are valued at $33,000. All fees including tax, tag, and title will be paid by Grainger Honda & Grainger Nissan. You can buy your raffle tickets here: https://e.givesmart.com/events/ubQ/i/_Auction/mfyC/
The money raised at the Buddy Walk benefits Camp Buddy, two summer camps in Effingham and Chatham to help students retain their skills over the summer break. It also goes towards LDSS’s monthly Family Support meetings, new parent packets and educational opportunities for local families and advocates.
Registration for Buddy Walk 2023 is $15. Those who register will also receive a Buddy Walk T-shirt. When registering, you can either join a team or create your own. Register here.
ABOUT THE LOWCOUNTRY DOWN SYNDROME SOCIETY
The Lowcountry Down Syndrome Society (LDSS) is a support group to benefit people with Down syndrome and their families through local leadership in support, outreach, education, and advocacy. LDSS holds a monthly support meeting on the third Thursday of the month at 6:30PM at 1525 Dean Forest Road in Savannah. There is an informational speaker and light refreshments. The event is also live-streamed. LDSS is an affiliate of the National Down Syndrome Society.
Find more information about LDSS, here.
Annual Savannah Phil the Park concert, Forsyth Park
You’re invited to the Savannah’s largest free concert in Forsyth Park: Phil the Park concert, 4:30-9:30PM Sat. Oct. 7 2023, hosted by Savannah Philharmonic & Savannah Philharmonic Chorus.
Bring your blankets, lawn chairs and picnic baskets, or grab a bite from your favorite local food trucks.
This Saturday afternoon and evening is full of festivities, fun and fantastic live music.
Learn more here.
Free Hispanic Heritage Parade & Festival, Sept. 16, Savannah
The second annual Hispanic Heritage Parade will be this Sat. Sept. 16 2023 @ at the corners of Montgomery and Broughton Street in downtown Savannah
The parade starts @ 9AM on Broughton Street followed by the festival from noon to 6PM @ 201 Port St. Savannah on the grounds in front of Thompson Hotel.
Learn more here.
Register for a FREE kids’ fishing event on Tybee Island
Free fun for kids ages 5-12 on the Tybee Is. Pier on Sat. Sept. 23 2023 for the 12th Annual Gage Ochsner Kids’ Fishing & Water Safety Event.
Kids will visit educational booths and activities. Participants will receive a free rod and reel, tackle box, and life jacket. Have fun learning about fishing and water safety.
Must pre-register! Registration opens Wed. Sept. 6.
To pre-register, please visit:
Aquatic.chathamcounty.org or call 912-652-6793 for more information
Sat. Sept. 23, 8:30AM -Noon @ Tybee Island Pier
Organized by SAFE KIDS SAVANNAH
Questions: Jenna.morris@hcahealthcare.com
This is event is named in memory of Gage Ochsner, M.D., a long-time supporter of Safe Kids Savannah and specifically the Kids Fishing and Coastal Water Safety event.
Parents are invited to attend this free Savannah event to explore the benefits of healthy eating & wellness in children
Join Greenbriar Children’s Center to explore the benefits of healthy eating and wellness in children, from birth to age five. This fun-filled morning takes place inside Savannah Tech’s Eckburg Auditorium on Sat. Sept. 9, 9AM-12PM
Highlights of the day include a panel discussion from a variety of nutritional and health experts, Q&A session, vital health assessment, kid’s play area, and the chance to speak individually with panelists. Attendees will have the opportunity to sample a variety of healthy snack options, as well as visit with various wellness-related vendors.
RSVP is not required but encouraged. RSVP here. Partners for the event include Forsyth Farmer’s Market, Georgia Department of Early Care & Learning, Healthy Savannah, and others.
FREE & open to the public.
Where: Savannah Technical College, 5717 White Bluff Road Savannah, GA 31405
Puppet Show, Cosmic Kids Music, Craft & Library Card Sign-Up @ The Magical World of Toys
Get your library card & have fun!
Savannah’s new toy store The Magical World of Toys invites you to a fun Saturday kids’ event Sat. Aug. 26 2023: library card sign-up with Live Oak Public Libraries; Cosmic Kids Music and a guided craft by The Bull Street Library.
SAT. AUG. 26, 2023 AT 11AM-2 PM @ The Magical World of Toys
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Labor Day Weekend festivities @ Plant Riverside District Savannah include:
Kids of all ages are invited to participate in free arts and crafts activities, including bracelet making and face painting with 18Loves Art’s Amelia Jamerson on Sat. Sept. 2 and Sun. Sept. 3, 2-6PM in Martin Luther King, Jr. Park at Plant Riverside District. A graduate of Savannah College of Art and Design, Jamerson creates colorful artwork that is known for its heart imagery and positive messages.
The fountain at Martin Luther King, Jr. Park will host daily interactive Fountain Shows at 3PM and 7PM, featuring music by The Beach Boys, Chicago and Sheryl Crow.
Children are welcome to wear their bathing suits and to play in the fountain.
Find more information about the Labor Day festivities at Plant Riverside District and view a complete schedule of events here.
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SouthernMamas.com Weekly E-letter, Aug. 16
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FREE Junior Golf Clinic in Savannah for ages 5-7 & ages 8-12 with The A-Swing Junior Golf Academy
Your child is invited to attend a FREE Junior Golf Clinic in Savannah on Sat. Aug. 26.
Saturday, August 26 clinic
For ages 5-7, 10:30-11:15AM
For ages 8-12, 9-10AM
The A-SWING Junior Golf Academy is Savannah’s Junior Golf Authority.
Coach Paul, a Certified PGA Professional, offers an 8-week class to introduce and develop your child’s golf game in fun and entertaining ways.
The approach is systematic with skill development while getting your child on the course to learn too!
Come and bring a friend to “try out” golf… your child will find their sport in golf.
To sign-up, visit www.MyJuniorGolfer.com .
For additional information, contact Coach Paul at 912-655-9119.
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Free admission, scavengers hunts & more on Sept. 10 @ Andrew Low House Museum, Savannah
On Sunday, Sept. 10 from noon-4PM, the Andrew Low House Museum in Savannah will host a Community Day open to the public FREE of charge.
The day is designed to welcome and engage members of the local community. This will be a fun- filled day for all ages with tours of the museum. Experience history, architecture and art.
Scavenger hunts, creative activities for everyone in our beautiful courtyard and Ice cream treats provided by Jenni’s Treats on the Streets to the first 300 guests.
Come celebrate 175 years of history with us at the Andrew Low House Museum!
Learn more here.
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Free Family Day @ Telfair Museums’ Jepson Center, Savannah
Sat. Aug. 19
10am – 5pm Free admission for local residents
12pm – 4pm Armor and Artisan Demonstrations & Children’s Activities
Jepson Center
Get ready for a day of family fun, as Telfair offers an all-ages event celebrating The Age of Armor.
Visitors can see armor and mock battle demonstrations throughout the afternoon presented by the Shire of Forth Castle (Savannah area chapter of the Society for Creative Anachronism) and members of Schola St. George (a group focused on the knightly culture and chivalric arts of the later Middle Ages) from Atlanta and the Southeast. SCA members will demonstrate period crafts, and children will make art projects inspired by the exhibition.
Don’t forget, Telfair’s New Children’s Art Museum will also be open and free to local residents on this day.
Learn more here.
Admission is free to local residents including the City of Savannah, Chatham, Bryan, Bulloch, Effingham, Liberty and Beaufort Counties.
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Toddler, preschooler art program @ Telfair Museums’ Jepson Center, Thurs. Aug. 17
Art Start: 10:30-11:30AM Thurs. Aug. 17 2023
Jepson Center, Savannah
$5 per child | Adults: members free / non-members $12. Register online here.
Start your day with art with Telfair Museums’ monthly program for children & their caretakers: Art Start @ the Jepson Center.
Once a month, Telfair Museums’ 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.
Thurs. Aug. 17, 10:30-11:30AM. Register online here.
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Now Open: Telfair Children’s Art Museum @ Jepson Center
The Jepson Center is now home to an engaging and immersive children’s art museum.
With museum admission, visitors can explore Impressionism in this state-of-the-art, multi-level play space.
Learn more here.
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Check out the new toys, the stage, dress-up gear and puppets at this new toy store in Savannah’s Live Oak neighborhood off Waters Avenue: The Magical World of Toys.
You’re invited: Family Game Night, Puppets & Kids Karaoke, 6-8PM on Thurs. Aug. 17 @ The Magical World of Toys. Plus, live kids’ music.
Toy store owner Dante Pierson plans to host regular community kids’ events at the store.
Learn more here.
See SouthernMamas.com reel spotlighting the toy store’s stage & dress-up gear here.
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SouthernMamas.com E-letter, Aug. 9
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The Age of Armor Free Family Day, Sat. Aug. 19 2023
Get ready for a day of family fun, as Telfair Museums’ Jepson Center offers a free all-ages event celebrating The Age of Armor, 10AM-5PM Sat. Aug. 19 2023
Visitors can see armor and mock battle demonstrations throughout the afternoon presented by the Shire of Forth Castle (Savannah area chapter of the Society for Creative Anachronism) and members of Schola St. George (a group focused on the knightly culture and chivalric arts of the later Middle Ages) from Atlanta and the Southeast.
If you’re a local Chatham County resident or student, admission is waived for you to join in the Free Family fun. All you need to do is show proof of residency or enrollment at the front desk.
Learn more here.
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Toddler, preschooler art program @ Telfair Museums’ Jepson Center, Thurs. Aug. 17
Art Start: 10:30-11:30AM Thurs. Aug. 17 2023
Jepson Center, Savannah
$5 per child | Adults: members free / non-members $12. Register online here.
Start your day with art with Telfair Museums’ monthly program for children & their caretakers: Art Start @ the Jepson Center.
Once a month, Telfair Museums’ 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.
Thurs. Aug. 17, 10:30-11:30AM. Register online here.
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Now Open: Telfair Children’s Art Museum @ Jepson Center
The Jepson Center is now home to an engaging and immersive children’s art museum.
With museum admission, visitors can explore Impressionism in this state-of-the-art, multi-level play space.
Learn more here.
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Sunday Matinees of Disney Classics in Savannah are free for kids ages 12 & younger
See Disney Classics @ 3PM on certain Sundays this summer @ the Lucas Theatre for the Arts in Savannah.
Tickets for the films, part of the Disney Summer Classics series, are $5 for SCAD Card holders, students, seniors, and military, and $8 for the general public.
Purchase tickets online here.
Children ages 12 and younger receive free admission.
Lucas Theatre for the Arts, 32 Abercorn St. Savannah, Ga. 31401
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Disney Summer Classics 2023 @ Lucas Theatre, Savannah
Frozen II: Sun. Aug. 6, 3PM.
Tickets for the film, part of the Disney Summer Classics series, are $5 for SCAD Card holders, students, seniors, and military, and $8 for the general public.
Purchase tickets online here.
Children ages 12 and younger receive free admission.
Lucas Theatre for the Arts, 32 Abercorn St. Savannah, Ga. 31401
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SouthernMamas.com E-letter, July 27
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