From 2–5 PM Sat. Oct. 25, little ghosts and goblins can collect candy at favorite spots along the Riverwalk.
Families can enjoy mini pumpkin painting with Glitter Box Studios and then end the evening with a free outdoor screening of Hotel Transylvania in MLK Park at 7 PM. Join us for a fun, family-friendly Halloween celebration on the riverfront!
Event Highlights
2:00 – 5:00 PM: Trick-or-Treat at District Seafood, District Smokehouse, District Gelato, Graffito, Savannah Tequila Company.
4:00 – 6:00 PM: Mini Pumpkin Painting with Glitter box in Montgomery Park
7:00 – 8:30 PM: Hotel Transylvania in MLK Park
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Free Family Event: Sea and Sky Family Day at Ships of the Sea!
Join us for a creative afternoon of art, imagination, and family fun inspired by Beyond the Plate: Sea and Sky—the museum’s newest exhibition by artist Rob Strati.
Families can enjoy hands-on art projects, face painting, sidewalk chalk, and interactive stations from our community partners in the museum’s beautiful North Garden. Each activity is designed to spark creativity and celebrate the connection between art, storytelling, and the sea.
Cool down with King of Pops (available for purchase) and take advantage of free admission to the museum and gardens from 1–4 PM. Explore the galleries, see Rob Strati’s stunning mixed-media works, and experience a day of creativity and community.
The 2025 Savannah Wiener Dog Races are hitting the track on Saturday, October 11, at Plant Riverside District, presented in partnership with Savannah’s Waterfront.
Watch these spirited dachshunds dash for glory in a fun-filled event the whole family will love.
The Pirate Victory Parade will take place Saturday October 11th starting at 3pm. Parade will leave from 4th Street and make its way to Tybrisa St. and the festival grounds.
Fall 2025 marks two milestone anniversaries for Kindermusik with 88 Keys: 11 years at their dedicated Bloomingdale studio, and 23 years of teaching Kindermusik around coastal Georgia.
Kindermusik is offering 6 FREE celebration classes for the community!
Come to 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
Limit, you may only enroll in one class. Choose your preferred time and come celebrate.
Artful Afternoon (Wednesday from 1-4pm) – Sept. 10 and Oct. 8
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.
All ages are welcome. Students under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. This event is free and open to the public.
To RSVP or for more information, email Hannah Thompson, manager of museum visitation and programming, at hthompso@scad.edu.
Let your imagination run wild at this weekly drawing workshop 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.
To RSVP or for more information, email Hannah Thompson, manager of museum visitation and programming, at hthompso@scad.edu.
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Mini Masters (Monday 11am-12pm) – Sept. 15 and Oct. 20
Calling all little creatives! Embark on a journey of artistic expression, discovery, and exploration with SCAD MOA educators. Join us every third Monday for imaginative activities designed especially for children and inspired by our latest exhibitions. While enjoying art projects, gallery visits, and snack time, your budding geniuses (and you) can form new friendships.
Mini Masters Monday is programmed for children ages 1–4. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Admission is $5 per child. Mini Masters memberships are also available to families at $25 for 12 months (a savings of $45) and include complimentary admission to Mini Masters Mondays in addition to individual museum membership benefits.
To RSVP or for more information, email Hannah Thompson, manager of museum visitation and programming, at hthompso@scad.edu.
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This year organizers are partnering with the National Portfolio Association to host individual reviews for visual art students at the SAME LOCATION.
Showcase your artistic evolution. Visit with counselors, admissions team members, and faculty from art and design schools for a portfolio review before applying to colleges or universities.
Information for registration for their fair is HERE, but walk-ins are also allowed and encouraged.
No need to register for the SAA Fair. All area high school students are encouraged to attend.
In conjunction with the NPA fair, there will be more than 50 colleges represented.
Free fun for kids ages 5-12 on the Tybee Is. Pier on Sat. Sept. 27 2025 for the 14th 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.
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.
This annual fall favorite free event for all ages – Skidaway Marine Science Day – will be Saturday, Oct. 11, from 10am-3pm on the UGA Skidaway Marine Science campus, located on the north end of Skidaway Island, Savannah.
Join us at Sheltair Aviation SAV for an unforgettable day of discovery, inspiration, and hands-on fun @ Girls Aviation Day in Savannah, Saturday, Sept. 20th.
Hosted by the Southern Wings Chapter of Women in Aviation International (WAI), this free event welcomes students ages 6 and up to explore the dynamic world of aviation.
Experience the magic of flight through interactive simulators, aircraft tours, and drone demos.
Connect with trailblazing women in aviation—pilots, engineers, mechanics, and more—who are shaping the skies.
Be inspired by empowering speakers and engaging activities designed to spark curiosity and confidence.
Whether you’re dreaming of a career in aviation or simply curious about what it’s like to fly, this event is your runway to explore, learn, and soar.
Parents/guardians are required to attend with students younger than 16.
Space is limited—register today here and be part of the adventure!
Free & open to the public. Food trucks will be there with food available for purchase.
Event Details
Date: Saturday, September 20, 2025
Time: 10:00am – 2:00pm Location: Sheltair Aviation SAV
Free car seat safety check, free car seats, Savannah
An August to Remember: Car Seat Safety community event will be Saturday, August 30, 8AM-Noon @ 2005 Waters Ave. in Savannah.
Organizers will be giving away free car seats and offering professional installation and safety checks for families, all in loving memory of two beautiful children and their mother, Knowledge, Kingston, and Shatasha.
Open to all parents and caregivers who want to make sure their children are riding safely.
Come to Plant Riverside District on Savannah’s riverfront Sunday Aug. 31 2025 8:30PM for a free outdoor screening of Toy Story 3 under the stars!
This event is part of their “Movies in the Park” series, where guests can bring blankets and lawn chairs to enjoy the movie under the stars along the riverfront.
Free Family Event: Splash on the High Seas at Ships of the Sea! Make a splash this summer at Splash on the High Seas—a free family day of water fun, hands-on activities, and important safety education at Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum!
In partnership with Safe Kids Savannah, this event features splashy outdoor games, grab bags for kids, and safety stations focused on lifejacket use and boat safety. Don’t miss the regatta race with water blasters, the water bucket relay, and more fun throughout the museum’s beautiful gardens.
Cool off with sweet treats from King of Pops (available for purchase), and enjoy a day of play, learning, and community.
Admission to both the event and the museum is free, including the current exhibition: Sea of Ink: Savannah Maritime Tattoos—a fascinating look at the art, history, and culture of local maritime tattooing.
Come dressed to get wet and bring a towel! Great for all ages Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum, Savannah Details + RSVP: shipsofthesea.org/splash-high-seas
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A classic on Hilton Head Is. for almost 50 years, Gregg Russell Concerts under the 300-year–old Liberty Oak in Harbour Town (weather permitting).
This beloved family-oriented singer/storyteller performs sing-a-longs, ballads and silly songs with audience participation. Kids often make & bring “pick-me-to sing-with-you” signs to hold up for Gregg to see.
The concerts are FREE. There’s a $6 per auto fee to enter the gates to Sea Pines Resort. The concerts are open to the public.
August 28 – 30 (Labor Day Weekend; Thursday, Friday, Saturday)
Holiday Concerts: 7:30-9pm
Friday, November 28 (The day after Thanksgiving)
Tuesday, December 23 (Christmas Show)
This beloved family-oriented singer/storyteller performs sing-a-longs, ballads and silly songs with audience participation. Kids often make & bring “pick-me-to sing-with-you” signs to hold up for Gregg to see.
The concerts are FREE. There’s a $9 per auto fee to enter the gates to Sea Pines Resort. The concerts are open to the public.
Find Savannah summer fun for kids including Fourth of July fireworks & events in Richmond Hill, Tybee Island, Hilton Head Island & Savannah in this week’s SouthernMamas.com E-letter
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