SouthernMamas.com E-letter, Sept 12
Things to do with kids in Savannah this month & this fall including a list of free local kids’ events.
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Have you been to Skidaway Island State Park in Savannah lately?
This time of year is an ideal time to visit. Here’s a look at free kids’ programs to check out including a special free Diamond Terrapin Hatchlings Show & Tell @ 11AM-Noon Fri. Sept. 21. $5 parking. Please note the time change on Sept. 21. This program will now be held from 11AM-Noon
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Kids’ Events @ Skidaway Island State Park, Savannah
Lots of kid-friendly happenings during September 2024 @ Skidaway Island State Park in Savannah. Events are free unless otherwise indicated. $5 parking fee. Events with an * require registration.
Backyard Birding: Join a ranger in the park’s bird watching area behind the Interpretive Center. The group will identify and discuss the native bird species that live in the park and may also be found in your own backyard. Bring your own binoculars or borrow a pair from the park. 10AM Fri. Sept. 20 & 10AM Thurs. Sept. 26
Diamondback Terrapin Hatchlings Show & Tell: Guest speakers from the Skidaway Audubon Diamondback Terrapin Rescue project will be sharing information about their efforts to help the population recover by relocating eggs to safer nesting boxes. Come to the Interpretive Center for a Show & Tell to see the hatchlings and hear about this important project. 11AM Sat. Sept. 21. Please note the time change on Sept. 21. This program will now be held from 11AM-Noon
Fungi Friday Hike: A wide variety of mushrooms pop up on the trails at Skidaway Island State Park. Let’s see what mushrooms we can find and identify. Make sure to bring your smartphone or camera! Meet at the Big Ferry trailhead for a 3-mile hike around the entirety of the Big Ferry trail. 10AM Fri. Sept. 27
*Girl Scouts Love State Parks Day Hike: Girl Scouts are invited to join us for a hike developed to highlight trees and their special place in our park. Event is limited to 30 Girl Scouts. Pre-registration is required. Call 912-598-2300 to register. Self-led activity sheets and prize stickers will be available for Girl Scouts Troops who visit the park on their own. 2PM Sat. Sept. 14
Animal of the Day: Drop by the Interpretive Center to say hi and learn about the animal of the day. There will be a different animal out each day for visitors to see and touch. 2PM Fri. Sept. 20, & Sept. 27.
Gnarly Neighbors: The good, the bad and the ugly! Learn about what plants are critical to the health of our local ecosystem and environment, and what invasive flora pose a threat to native wildlife. Meet at the Big Ferry trailhead for a 3-mile hike around the entirety of the Big Ferry trail. 9AM Monday Sept. 16 & Sept. 23.
Read with a Ranger: Young children will enjoy getting out for this hour of interactive reading. Listen to nature stories perfect for children with a love of the outdoors. Meet at the Interpretive Center, outside if fair weather. 10AM Tues. Sept. 24.
Roving Ranger: A ranger will be roving the park to answer your questions about local flora, fauna, and more! 3PM Wed. Sept. 25.
Trivia: Let’s Get Quizzical: Relax at the fire pit behind the Interpretive Center with trivia, featuring questions about local flora and fauna, Skidaway Island facts, and Georgia history. There will be four rounds, four questions per round, and each round will increase in difficulty. Round 1 is one point per question, round 2 is two points and so on to the fourth round. At the end, there will be a bonus question for an additional 10 points to whomever answers correctly. First, second, and third place will go home with nifty Skidaway Island State Park swag. Individuals only – no teams. NO PHONES. Good luck! 7PM Thursdays Sept. 12, Sept. 19, Sept. 26 & 7PM Monday Sept. 30
Your State Parks Day: Volunteers blaze a trail. Meet at the Big Ferry Trailhead. Parking fee waived. Snacks will be provided. 11AM Sat. Sept. 28.
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2024 Savannah Day of Peace: Peace in the Park
You’re invited to this free family event Peace in the Park @ Daffin Park in Savannah, 1-4PM Sun. Sept. 22 2024, organized by The Mediation Center of the Coastal Empire.
This music and arts festival for peace is an intentional peacebuilding event designed with music and arts to bring all sectors of our community together. This is the third annual event supporting the Peace and Unity for members of our Community.
~Music! live on stage, bring your chairs and enjoy
~Arts to engage with for adults and children
~Vendors and Community Service Providers
~Peacebuilder Award
~Peace parade around the entrance of Daffin Park
~Mental Health and Wellness Area
~Youth Art Corner
~Living room style courageous conversations
~Local food trucks
~And more!
Free & open to the public.
Learn more here
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Savannah toy store The Magical World of Toys hosts free community kids shows, programs
The Magical World of Toys in Savannah’s Live Oak neighborhood off Waters Avenue continues to host fun & free kids’ programs during September 2024. Those include the following:
Sun. Sept. 8: FREE Sunday Morning Magic School September Theme Metamorphosis and Migration of Monarchs, 11AM-1PM
Sat. Sept. 14: FREE Game Day/ Kids Karaoke, 11AM-3PM
Sun. Sept 15: FREE Sunday Morning Magic School September Theme Metamorphosis and Migration of Monarchs, 11AM-1PM
Wed. Sept. 18: FREE Homeschooling Game Day, 11AM-3PM
Sat. Sept. 21: FREE Puppet Show (Puppet Pants-Touring Puppeteer) Donations Accepted, 3PM
Sun. Sept 22: FREE Sunday Morning Magic School September Theme Metamorphosis and Migration of Monarchs, 11AM-1PM
Sun. Sept. 22: FREE Puppet Show (We Wiggle Dolls- Touring Puppeteer) Donations Accepted, 3PM
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If you haven’t visited this Savannah toy store yet, one (or ALL) of these events will be a fun chance to do so. Toy store owner Dante Pierson regularly hosts popular, community kids’ events at the store.
Learn more here.
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Art Contest Student Event @ Skidaway Island State Park, Savannah
You are invited to explore the natural world seeking artistic inspiration @ an Art Contest Event on Sun. Sept. 8, 10-11AM @ Skidaway Island State Park, Savannah. The theme is Patterns in Nature: From Science to Art.
Take a short, ranger-led hike to the iconic observation tower, providing a wide view of the flourishing marsh habitat at Skidaway Island State Park. An artist mentor will join the group to provide guidance and input.
Art supplies will be provided or bring your own.
Event is limited to 20 students. Pre-registration is required. Call 912-598-2300 to register.
Georgia resident high school students are invited to take part in the Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites Art Contest for an opportunity to have your art displayed in the State Capitol during the next legislative session. Participation in this event is not necessary to enter the contest. Visit gastateparks.org/ArtContest for contest details.
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More Kids’ Events @ Skidaway Island State Park, Savannah
Lots of kid-friendly happenings during September 2024 @ Skidaway Island State Park in Savannah. Events are free unless otherwise indicated. $5 parking fee. Events with an * require registration.
Backyard Birding: Join a ranger in the park’s bird watching area behind the Interpretive Center. The group will identify and discuss the native bird species that live in the park and may also be found in your own backyard. Bring your own binoculars or borrow a pair from the park. 10AM Fri. Sept. 20 & 10AM Thurs. Sept. 26
Diamondback Terrapin Hatchlings Show & Tell: Guest speakers from the Skidaway Audubon Diamondback Terrapin Rescue project will be sharing information about their efforts to help the population recover by relocating eggs to safer nesting boxes. Come to the Interpretive Center for a Show & Tell to see the hatchlings and hear about this important project. 11AM Sat. Sept. 21 Please note the time change on Sept. 21. This program will now be 11AM-Noon
Fungi Friday Hike: A wide variety of mushrooms pop up on the trails at Skidaway Island State Park. Let’s see what mushrooms we can find and identify. Make sure to bring your smartphone or camera! Meet at the Big Ferry trailhead for a 3-mile hike around the entirety of the Big Ferry trail. 10AM Fri. Sept. 6 & Fri. Sept. 27
*Girl Scouts Love State Parks Day Hike: Girl Scouts are invited to join us for a hike developed to highlight trees and their special place in our park. Event is limited to 30 Girl Scouts. Pre-registration is required. Call 912-598-2300 to register. Self-led activity sheets and prize stickers will be available for Girl Scouts Troops who visit the park on their own. 2PM Sat. Sept. 14
Animal of the Day: Drop by the Interpretive Center to say hi and learn about the animal of the day. There will be a different animal out each day for visitors to see and touch. 2PM Fri. Sept. 6, Sept. 20, & Sept. 27.
Gnarly Neighbors: The good, the bad and the ugly! Learn about what plants are critical to the health of our local ecosystem and environment, and what invasive flora pose a threat to native wildlife. Meet at the Big Ferry trailhead for a 3-mile hike around the entirety of the Big Ferry trail. 9AM Monday Sept. 2, Sept. 9, Sept. 16 & Sept. 23.
Read with a Ranger: Young children will enjoy getting out for this hour of interactive reading. Listen to nature stories perfect for children with a love of the outdoors. Meet at the Interpretive Center, outside if fair weather. 10AM Tues. Sept. 3, Tues. Sept. 10 & Tues. Sept. 24.
Roving Ranger: A ranger will be roving the park to answer your questions about local flora, fauna, and more! 3PM Wed. Sept. 4 & Wed. Sept. 25.
Trivia: Let’s Get Quizzical: Relax at the fire pit behind the Interpretive Center with trivia, featuring questions about local flora and fauna, Skidaway Island facts, and Georgia history. There will be four rounds, four questions per round, and each round will increase in difficulty. Round 1 is one point per question, round 2 is two points and so on to the fourth round. At the end, there will be a bonus question for an additional 10 points to whomever answers correctly. First, second, and third place will go home with nifty Skidaway Island State Park swag. Individuals only – no teams. NO PHONES. Good luck! 7PM Thursdays Sept. 5, Sept. 12, Sept. 19, Sept. 26 & 7PM Monday Sept. 30
Your State Parks Day: Volunteers blaze a trail. Meet at the Big Ferry Trailhead. Parking fee waived. Snacks will be provided. 11AM Sat. Sept. 28.
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Skidaway Marine Science Day 2024 is Sat. Oct. 12, 10AM-3PM @ UGA Marine Education Center and Aquarium on Skidaway Is., Savannah
Make plans to attend Skidaway Marine Science Day, a can’t-miss event for all ages, on Sat. Oct. 12, from 10AM-3PM on the UGA Marine Education Center and Aquarium located on the north end of Skidaway Island in Savannah,
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.
Visitors will also be able to explore the aquarium’s newest exhibit, an immersive, 3D display focused on living shorelines, which are created using natural materials like oysters and plants to help stabilize shorelines. Learn about the environmental benefits of living shorelines and the variety of animals they attract.
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.
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. Don’t miss out on this exciting event celebrating Georgia’s unique coastal environment! Food will be available for purchase.
Questions? Contact Cindy Lingebach at calingeb@uga.edu
Skidaway Marine Science Day, Oct. 12, 10AM-3PM Free to the public, event for all ages
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More free events @ UGA Aquarium on Skidaway Island
Oct. 19 2024, 10AM-5PM
Free admission to the UGA Aquarium on Skidaway Island in Savannah with recent report card or ocean fact
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Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Oatland Island WIldlife Center @ this Free Family Fun Day Celebration, Sat. Sept. 14, 10AM-2PM.
Free admission for all.
Oatland Island Wildlife Center will host the community with celebratory activities and of course cake.
Learn about the Friends of Oatland Anniversary Party on Sat. Sept. 21 here.
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Diamondback Terrapin Hatchling Show & Tell
You’re invited to a free show & tell about Diamond Terrapin hatchlings @ Skidaway Island State Park in Savannah.
The program will be Sat. Sept 21, 11AM @ the Interpretive Center. See hatchlings & hear about the Skidaway Audubon Diamondback Terrapin Rescue Project Learn more about the Skidaway Audubon Diamondback Terrapin Rescue Project here.
Please note the time change on Sept. 21. This program will now be 11AM-Noon
Free & open the public. Parking: $5.
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SouthernMamas.com E-letter, Aug. 21
Things to do with kids in Savannah this month & this fall
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2024 College Admissions Fair in Savannah
Bring your student to the 2024 College Admissions Fair for Students of the Arts on Sun. Sept. 15 2024, 2-5PM in the Savannah Arts Academy cafeteria.
All area students are welcome.
Savannah Arts Academy, 500 Washington Ave., Savannah
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Lowcountry Down Syndrome 19th Annual Buddy Walk & Family Fun Festival on Sat. Oct. 5
Savannah’s 19th Annual Buddy Walk will be in Forsyth Park in Savannah on Sat. Oct 5, 2024.
Opening ceremonies will begin at 10AM, and then the Buddy Walk starts at 10:30AM. The Family Fun event will be from 11AM.-2PM.
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.
The money raised at the Buddy Walk goes towards 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 2024 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 online here.
Volunteers are needed to help with the event in all aspects. Please inquire with John and Candy Bogardus for more information about becoming a sponsor or volunteering at ldssgabuddywalk@gmail.com or 912-663-8573.
The Lowcountry Down Syndrome Society (LDSS) is an affiliate of the National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS).
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 6:30 at 1525 Dean Forest Road in Savannah, GA. There is an informational speaker and light refreshments. The event is also live-streamed. LDSS is an affiliate of the National Down Syndrome Society. For more information about LDSS, visit http://www.ldssga.org/
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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. 5 2024, 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.
Homeschool gaming day @ The Magical World of Toys, Savannah
Come learn and play some of the great educational games The Magical World of Toys has at the store’s free homeschooling game day, Wed. Aug. 28, 10AM-1PM.
1602 Waters Ave. Tuesday-Saturday 10-5 Sunday 11-3 Closed Monday
Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Oatland Island WIldlife Center @ this Free Family Fun Day Celebration, Sat. Sept. 14, 10AM-2PM.
Free admission for all.
Oatland Island Wildlife Center will host the community with celebratory activities and of course cake.
Learn about the Friends of Oatland Anniversary Party on Sat. Sept. 21 here.
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Free Tuesday Storytime @ Skidaway Island State Park, Savannah
Young children will enjoy getting out for this hour of interactive reading @ Skidaway Island State Park in Savannah.
Listen to nature stories perfect for children with a love for the outdoors. Meet at the Interpretive Center. Event is free. $5 parking. 912-598-2300.
Tues. Sept. 3 2024, 10-11AM
Tues. Sept. 10 2024, 10-11AM
Tues. Sept. 24 2024, 10-11AM
Skidaway Island State Park
52 Diamond Causeway
Savannah, GA 31411
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Free art afternoon Wednesday program for homeschooling families @ SCAD Museum of Art, Savannah
Calling all homeschooling families! Amplify your student’s artist journey with an enriching workshop at the SCAD Museum of Art in Savannah on certain Wednesdays, 1-4PM. See the dates below.
In this immersive experience, education and creativity collide to offer a field study for homeschooled students.
This free 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.
What to expect:
Artist appreciation: Encounter the work of diverse artists while touring the SCAD Museum of Art’s galleries with a museum educator.
Artmaking: Express creative ideas at interactive art stations equipped with the necessary materials and guidance to create art inspired by work seen in the museum.
Build community: Connect with other homeschooling families who share a passion for art and education.
Learn as you go: Deepen your appreciation for the world of visual expression while learning more about art styles, social significance, and the use of varied materials.
All ages are welcome. Students under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. To RSVP or send inquiries, email Hannah Thompson at hthompso@scad.edu.
This event is free and open to the public.
Upcoming sessions include:
8/14
9/11
10/16
11/13
12/11
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Free admission on second Sunday of each month at SCAD Museum of Art Savannah
SCAD MOA welcomes our Savannah community to enjoy free admission on the second Sunday of every month. Residents of Savannah or any of its surrounding counties (Chatham, Bryan, Effingham, Liberty, Beaufort, and Jasper counties) are invited to visit free of charge.
Sunday museum hours:
Upcoming 2024 free admission Sundays are:
9/8
10/13
11/10
12/8
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Come to Plant Riverside District in Savannah for a FREE outdoor screening of “Night at The Museum” at MLK Park, 8PM Sun. Sept. 1 2024.
Bring a chair or a blanket, come and enjoy this classic, some handmade cocktails and delicious food, yard games and some prizes for the kiddos.
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Savannah Summer Family Fun 2024: Disney Classics @ Lucas Theatre
Today Sunday Aug. 11 is your last chance to see one of the Disney classics in Lucas Theatre’s annual Disney Summer Classics film series.
Tickets are free for kids 12 & younger.
3PM Sunday Aug. 11 @ Lucas Theatre in Savannah. See the schedule here.
Arrive early for special guests, concessions specials, giveaways, and the chance to hear the theatre’s Mighty Wurlitzer theatre organ roar.
Tickets for the film are $5 for SCAD Card holders, students, seniors, and military, and $8 for the general public.
Learn more & purchase tickets here.
Summer 2024 Disney Summer Classics film series @ Lucas Theatre for the Arts, Savannah
Beauty & the Beast, Sun. Aug. 11, 3PM
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FREE Family Game Day & Kids Karaoke @ The Magical World of Toys, Aug. 24
FREE Game Day / Kids Karaoke is Sat. Aug, 24 2024, 11AM-3PM @ The Magical World of Toys, a new toy store in Savannah’s Live Oak neighborhood off Waters Avenue.
If you haven’t visited this Savannah toy store yet, this event will be a fun chance to do so.
Toy store owner Dante Pierson regularly hosts popular, community kids’ events at the store.
Learn more here.
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Children’s activities & more at this Saturday’s Forsyth Farmers Market, Savannah
The Forsyth Farmers’ Market in Savannah will celebrate National Farmers Market Week on Sat. Aug. 10 2024, with a variety of free, family-friendly events and activities from 9AM -1PM, including market tours, meet-the-farmer sessions, children’s activities, food sampling, nutrition and agricultural education, SNAP/WIC information, market truck tours and live demonstrations by Forsyth Farmers’ Market staff.
ABOUT THE FORSYTH FARMERS MARKET:
The Forsyth Farmers’ Market hosts a weekly market every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Forsyth Park, located at 13 E. Park Ave., and organizes Georgia’s first mobile Farm Truck 912 program, bringing local seasonal fruits and vegetables to neighborhoods throughout the greater Savannah area. Learn more: forsythfarmersmarket.com
Free admission to local residents on Sat. Aug. 10 2024; explore Telfair Children’s Art Museum
Enjoy a Back-to-School Free Family Day with activities based on our current exhibitions at the Telfair Museums’ Jepson Center in Savannah: A Measure of Time: Anila Quayyum Agha, Lingua Flora, and Of One Mind.
Enjoy demonstrations by local artists, including Nancey B. Price, who incorporates floral imagery into her collage works, designer Ryan Cox of the Flower Factory, and #art912 exhibiting artist Alexis Javier.
Families are also invited to create light and pattern art inspired by the work of Anila Agha and explore the Telfair’s Children’s Art Museum.
Free for all local residents thanks to investment by the City of Savannah, the Georgia Council for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts.
Sat. Aug. 10, 10AM-5PM Free Admission to Local Residents; 1-4PM Family activities in the Jepson Center
*Free to residents of Chatham, Bryan, Effingham, Liberty, Bulloch, Beaufort and Jasper Counties.
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