Spring & summer fun for kids in Savannah including Summer Day Camps 2026 like full-day outdoor nature camps @ Oatland Island Wildlife Center in Savannah (photo) in this week’s SouthernMamas.com E-letter.
Join us on Monday, March 30th 1-4pm for an afternoon of free fun activities in clay on the lawn of the Otis S. Johnson Cultural Arts Center located at 201 Montgomery St. in Savannah’s Historic District.
This annual event is our way of celebrating the art of ceramics. Whether you are a seasoned ceramicist or just looking for a fun event to attend, we invite you to stop by and spend the afternoon with us! This year will feature stations in sculpting, pottery wheels, family activities, Raku firing demonstrations, and more.
All experience levels and ages are welcome to attend this event. Parents/guardians must accompany children ages 14 and younger at all times.
Come by any time during event hours, no pre-registration required.
Free & open to the public.
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Is your child riding in the correct car seat? Is the car seat correctly installed in your car? If you aren’t sure, join us for a FREE car seat event hosted by Bailey Boys Car Seats, in partnership with Safe Kids Savannah.
Certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians will be on site to inspect car seats and assist with proper installation to help ensure children are traveling safely.
If you know families who may be in need of a car seat or booster seat for their child, please encourage them to register and attend this event.
Event Details: March 28, 2026 9AM–Noon Honey Bowen Building, Statesboro
Keep your kids off their phones by finding Savannah fun like daily nature programs at Tybee Marine Science Center in SouthernMamas.com Events Calendar.
Connect aesthetic threads at SCAD Fibers Open Studio, 5-8PM Friday, Feb. 27 2026 at Pepe Hall, 212 W. Taylor St. Savannah.
Experience the immersive medium of textiles at SCAD Fibers Open Studio, showcasing installations, works in progress, and make-and-take moments delving into the art of material innovation — from ancient techniques to leading-edge technology.
Explore the collaborative environment of Pepe Hall and get creative with your community as you learn more about the SCAD fibers program and enjoy hands-on demos of screen printing, indigo dyeing, tufting, machine knitting, digital and hand-embroidery, weaving, and more.
This event is free and open to the public. For more information, email Max Higgins at ahiggins@scad.edu.
JEA Savannah is a full-service community center similar to a YMCA, offering programs such as a preschool, summer camp, fitness center, and indoor and outdoor pools. While rooted in Jewish culture, the JEA is open and welcoming to the entire community.
You’re invited to the free Coastal Empire Home & Garden Expo, hosted by The Daniels Team affiliated with Keller Williams Coastal Area Partners, LLC and featuring local vendors, homeowners, and businesses all in one place.
This expo is designed to connect homeowners with top professionals in home improvement, home services, gardening, and more. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet local experts, explore services, ask questions, and gather valuable information for current or future home projects.
Location: Embassy Suites behind Home Depot in Pooler
Students participate in separate tracks (per age group) of three classes lasting one hour each. The event kicks off with an Expo to learn about schools, universities, and Engineering companies in the Coastal Empire.
Then as the students break off for classes, the adults are invited to stay and learn how to keep the students interested in STEM and how to prepare them for school. See the full agenda here. This event is promoted for females to attend but is open to all students!
This year’s event also lands on International Women’s Day!
The 14th Annual Fit Kids Fest: Healthy Hearts are Happy Hearts is a free community event.
(Please note: Savannah Children’s Museum Exploration Station – the outdoor museum – will be open 1-4PM. Not regular operational hours. The new indoor STEAM Center will be open 9AM-3PM)
A free community event, Junior League of Savannah’s Fit Kids Fest focuses on the importance of a healthy body and mind by introducing kids and their parents to fun activities designed for children of all ages.
The goal of Fit Kids Fest Fit Kids Fest is to foster overall wellness among K-12 students and introduce families to healthy lifestyle resources in the community.
Activities include free face painting, a Teddy Bear Clinic, free full access to Savannah Children’s Museum.
The museum has an exploratory maze, nature’s kitchen, art maker space, puppet theater, slides, a sensory garden, a healthy scavenger hunt and more.
Bring in your favorite Teddy Bear (or stuffed animal) to Fit Kids Fest for a check-up! Special thanks to our community partner, Mercer University School of Medicine. Volunteers with Mercer University School of Medicine will check Teddy’s symptoms, boo-boos, and help kids learn what doctors and nurses do to keep us healthy and strong.
The 2026 Fit Kids Fest Event will be Saturday, February 14, 1-4 p.m. at Savannah Children’s Museum at 655 Louisville Rd, Savannah, GA 31401.
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Explore history, arts, and culture in communities throughout Georgia as over 100 museums and historic sites across the state open their doors free of charge for this popular annual event, organized as part of the Georgia History Festival. Attendees can experience our state’s rich history and cultural life as historic sites, house museums, art museums, and other points of interest welcome the public, providing an exceptional opportunity to discover the stories and heritage in our own backyard.
The Parade begins at 5:30pm at Plant Riverside District on the west end of River Street, goes down to the east end, then winds its way downtown for the entire community to enjoy.
Kids of all ages can enjoy a fun craft and screening of the movie The Muppet Christmas Carol on December 23 at the Otis S. Johnson Cultural Arts Center!
At 10:15am, make a Muppet-themed craft in our Studio Theater. Then at 11am, make your way into Ben Tucker Theater for the movie.
About the film: The Muppets’ version of the Dickens holiday classic about a miser who’s visited by three ghosts features Kermit the Frog as the penny-pincher’s hardworking and loyal employee.
This event is free and open to the public, all ages welcome. No advance tickets required. Film rating: G, Runtime: 85 minutes
This event will take place at the Otis S. Johnson Cultural Arts Center located at 201 Montgomery Street in downtown Savannah.
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