Who’s ready for Halloween?

Savannah’s new toy store @  The Magical World of Toys is!

The toys store in Savannah’s Live Oak neighborhood off Waters Avenue has some great must haves for any day, but even better for Halloween.

*Hair Chalk to give you that fun wild look that is easy to wash out.

*Face Painting Sticks, so you can look like a ghoul on Halloween or a die hard fan on Ghost Pirate game days-

*Tempera Paint Sticks, which are great for pumpkin painting but also the perfect washable paint for any paper, poster, or wood paint project

*Land of Dough. They have the mummy and skeleton packs, along with individual cups, of this great rehydratable play dough

*Dissect It Kits, No better way to get that Dr. Frankenstein feel than by the great everyday STEM dissection kit. Dissect a bat, frog, piranha, or salamander.

*Dress Up, The Magical World of Toys always have the best dress up for all your needs

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The Magical World of Toys

1602 Waters Ave. , Savannah 31404

New hours: Tuesday-Saturday 10AM-5PM, Sunday 11AM-3PM

+1-912-417-4940

email: dante@themagicalworldoftoys.com

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Chatham County Parks & Recreation is hosting this free Trunk or Treat in Lake Mayer Park in Savannah on Fri. Oct. 27 2023,· 6 – 8:30PM.

Please bring your own trick or treat bag.

Lake Mayer Park, 1850 East Montgomery Cross Road Savannah, 31406

Scary in the Dairy Haunted Hayride, Horse Rides, Pumpkin Carving, Sun. Oct. 22, Savannah

Join Pegasus Riding Academy at the Historic Roberds Dairy, 2500 Tennessee Avenue, for the most authentic Halloween celebration in Savannah: SCARY IN THE DAIRY, from 4-8PM, Sun. Oct. 22 2023.

Enjoy Haunted Hay Rides, penny games, cake walk, bouncy house, DJ Jamie spinning tunes, food and fun. Featuring the favorite HORSE RIDES, on the amazing equestrian staff of Pegasus Riding Academy, including Chatham County Deputy Sheriffs Cisco and Tucker!   

Enjoy all this while providing the essential support for Pegasus therapeutic riding program serving special needs children and veterans. 

For additional information call 912-547-6482.

Pegasus Riding Academy, 2500 Tennessee Ave, Savannah, GA,

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You love SouthernMamas.com Annual Best Home Holiday Lights Decorations list to ride around looking at lights. Here’s our smaller scale Savannah Halloween-Fall decoration list – by no means the best – just some fun picks from readers & us.

Ardsley Park – especially Abercorn between Victory and 52nd Street and Washington Avenue between Abercorn and Daffin – are teeming with waving skeletons, giant skeletons, dancing in circle ghosts & witches smacking into poles and more. You can even find yellow-raincoat clad Georgie with red balloon from Stephen King’s ‘It.” ( 235 Washington Ave., Ardsley Park)

Please send your additions for the list to anne@southernmamas.com

SEE OUR SAVANNAH HALLOWEEN HOMES INSTAGRAM REEL HERE.

* E. Park Avenue @ Price St., 7-11PM every night.

*45 E. 44th St., Ardsley Park

*3505 Abercorn St., Ardsley Park

*2909 Abercorn St. Ardsley Park

*36 51st St. – giant skeleton & more, Ardsley Park

*Reynolds & 52nd streets (pictured) & Reynolds & 51st streets, Ardsley Park

*536 & 408 E. 50th St., Ardsley Park

*337 & 139 Washington Ave., Ardsley Park

*235 Washington Ave., Ardsley Park (Georgie with red balloon from Stephen King’s ‘It’)

*Whitaker Street across from Forsyth has a few including 909 Whitaker St. – skeleton porch party

*122 E. 38th St. – witch trio, rocking chair skeletons & more , Starland District

*1002 E. Henry St.

*Store windows at E. Shaver Bookstore, 326 Bull St.

*Various fall-bedecked door steps, porches in Savannah Historic District including The Inn on W. Liberty, 109 W. Liberty St; 106 W.Jones St; 517 & 501 E. Broughton

*5505 Magnolia Ave. Magnolia Park neighborhood, Inflatables.

*5708 Colonial Dr., Magnolia Park neighborhood

Please send your additions for the list to anne@southernmamas.com

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Find Savannah-area fall fun here & in SouthernMamas.com event calendar.

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Pumpkin Patch, Corn Maze, Hayrides @ Holiday Farms in South Carolina

Make plans to visit Holiday Farms Great Pumpkin Patch in Ridgeland SC.

Holiday Farms Great Pumpkin Patch in Ridgeland SC.
Dates/Hours:
Sept. 30-Oct. 29 2023
Thursday-Saturday 9-6 and Sunday 12-6

CLOSED Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays

Military Appreciation Day ~ Sat. Oct. 7. Admission is half price on this one day only for those with valid military ID and their immediate family. Please make plans to come spend the day with us!

Learn more about Holiday Farms here.

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Poppell Farms

Come start – or continue – fall family traditions at Poppell Farms.

Hayrides, pumpkin patch, farm fun, & of Reba-themed 10-acre maze – Poppell Farms in Odum Ga. near Jesup, has it all.

Poppell Farms in Odum Ga. is now open for fall weekends through October. Enjoy giant bubbles, animals at their petting zoo, apple-cider slushies, pumpkin hunting.

So very much worth the drive from Savannah. Get to Poppell Farms this October.

Learn more here.

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Free event! Come to free Pumpkin Patch festivities on Hilton Head Is. on Fri. Oct 20 2023, 4-7PM @ Shelter Cove Park.

Have the kids dress up and participate in a Children’s Halloween Costume Contest at 5:45pm.

Free bounce houses, pumpkins, and games.

Train ride, concessions, and some other activities are sold separately.

Organized by Island Recreation Association.

Free & open to the public.

@ Shelter Cove Park, 39 Shelter Cove Lane Hilton Head Island, SC, 29928

Learn more here.

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Community Tree Giveaway 2023, Savannah

IT’S TRICK OR TREES 2023

You get FREE TREES as your spooky treat

Saturday, Oct. 28 2023
9-11AM
Tricentennial Park @ Georgia State Railroad Museum 655 Louisville Rd.

Pick up a free tree for your yard and learn all about the benefits of growing our urban forest.

There will be 13 species of native and fruit trees, kid-friendly activities, and treats for the whole family. Please limit 1 tree per person.

Costumes encouraged.

The trees are sponsored by State Farm through the Arbor Day Foundation’s Community Tree Program.

Oatland Island Wildlife Center Halloween HIke 2023, Savannah

A favorite annual event in Savannah: Oatland Island Wildlife Center’s Halloween Hike is this weekend Oct 13 & 14 2023.

Make plans to take your kids to this annual not so scary Halloween Hike through the trails at Oatland Island.  Buy tickets Online Here.

As with previous years, advanced ticket reservations are required and will be available for two sessions per evening to spread out visitation, reduce gatherings and allow proper parking. 

There will be no day of, or onsite sales. 

Tickets are non-refundable and will only be valid during the specified time frame and date purchased.

**In the event of a full weather cancellation, a rain date will be offered​.**​

If you are traveling in multiple vehicles, under one registration, please have your party caravan together prior to entering the car line. There is nowhere to pull over and wait and this will help with keeping the line coming into the Oatland Island for the Halloween Hike moving.

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Free Halloween games, kids’ karaoke dance party @ The Magical World of Toys, Savannah

Bring your kids to this free Halloween-themed event this Sun. Oct. 15, 11AM-3PM @  The Magical World of Toys, a new toy store in Savannah’s Live Oak neighborhood off Waters Avenue:

Halloween-edition game time, Halloween kids karaoke dance party.

Come in costume. Bring a pumpkin to paint.

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 tickets giveaway to Poppell Farms pumpkin patch farm fun

Favorite fall destination – Poppell Farms – opens for the fall season this Sat. Sept. 30 and will be open weekends in October.

To celebrate, we’re giving away two family four packs of tickets to Poppell Farms pumpkin patch, corn maze, hayrides, farm fun, which is Odum, Ga, near Jesup and about a 90-minute drive (80 miles) from Savannah.

To enter to win, visit SouthernMamas.com Facebook page or SouthernMamas.com Instagram. Comment below the Poppell Farms post by telling us your favorite thing to do with your kids during fall.

Need ideas? Visit SouthernMamas.com Fall Fun List 2023.

Deadline to enter is this Friday Sept. 29 @ 9PM. We’ll pick two winners who each will win four tickets to Poppell Farms!

Poppell Farms pumpkin patch near Jesup, Ga. opens Sept. 30 for the Fall 2023 season

Celebrate fall @ Poppell Farms in Odum Ga. which opens Sept. 30 2023 for fall weekends through Oct. 29 2023. 

General Admission Includes:
Tractor-Drawn Wagon Hayride Ride (Last hayride runs at 4PM)
Pumpkin Patch
Corn Maze
Lots of Photo Props
GIANT Jumping Pad
 Hay Jump
 Goat Walk
 Petting Zoo
 Farmer Brown’s Playground
 Cow Train
And MORE!

Poppell Farms will open September 30 2023 for fall weekends through October. Enjoy giant bubbles, animals at their petting zoo, apple-cider slushies, pumpkin hunting.

Learn more here.

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Oatland Island Wildlife Center Halloween HIke 2023, Savannah

A favorite annual event in Savannah: Oatland Island Wildlife Center’s Halloween Hike will be Oct 13 & 14 2023.

Make plans to take your kids to this annual not so scary Halloween Hike through the trails at Oatland Island.  Ticket Sales Open 9/24 Online Here.

As with previous years, advanced ticket reservations are required and will be available for two sessions per evening to spread out visitation, reduce gatherings and allow proper parking. 

There will be no day of, or onsite sales. 

Tickets are non-refundable and will only be valid during the specified time frame and date purchased.

**In the event of a full weather cancellation, a rain date will be offered​.**​

If you are traveling in multiple vehicles, under one registration, please have your party caravan together prior to entering the car line. There is nowhere to pull over and wait and this will help with keeping the line coming into the Oatland Island for the Halloween Hike moving.

TIcket sales open 9/24. Register online here.

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Ticket sales for Frogwarts: A Magical Adventure 2023 in Savannah are now open to the public!

Click here to secure your spot for this fun-filled magical event. Reminder that Coastal Heritage Society members receive discounted admission! (Become a member here.)

On Sun. Oct. 15, 11AM – 3PM, Georgia State Railroad Museum and Savannah Children’s Museum will transform into a magical Harry Potter-themed experience during “Frogwarts.”

Children and their grown-ups will be immersed in STEAM activities, such as chemistry, engineering, biology, and art, all disguised as magical classes inspired by the beloved book series. Various activities will be led by community partners, including Lowcountry Turners, Callaway Critters, Georgia Southern Center for Wildlife Education, Memorial Health Dwaine & Cynthia Willett Children’s Hospital, and Live Oak Public Libraries.

Tickets for this event are $15 for CHS members and $17 for non-members and can be purchased here.

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Savannah Wag-o-Ween Weekend 2023 will be Oct. 21 & 22

Wag-O-Ween is a pet-friendly community event in downtown Savannah that attracts 2000+ yearly participants. Funds raised help to support local animal rescues, community spay and neuter programs, and support community educational programs.

​Participants – dogs and their humans – dress up for and go trick-or-treating throughout the downtown and Starland districts of Savannah with participating businesses.

You’ll need one ticket (wristband) for each dog attending Wag-o-Ween. Each ticket includes a goody bag full of fun for both you and your pet.

Learn more & purchase tickets here.

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Frogwarts 2023 is this Sunday Oct. 15 in Savannah.

PURCHASE TICKETS ONLINE HERE. (Discount for Coastal Heritage Society members. Become a member here. )

Frogwarts 2023

It’s that time of year again! Georgia State Railroad Museum and Savannah Children’s Museum will transform into a magical Harry Potter-themed experience during “Frogwarts” on Sun. Oct. 15, 11AM-3PM.

Children and their grown-ups will be immersed in STEAM activities, such as chemistry, engineering, biology, and art, all disguised as magical classes inspired by the beloved book series. Various activities will be led by community partners, including Lowcountry Turners, Callaway Critters, Georgia Southern Center for Wildlife Education, Memorial Health Dwaine & Cynthia Willett Children’s Hospital, and Live Oak Public Libraries.

Tickets for this event are $15 for CHS members and $17 for non-members and can be purchased online here

Be there for a day of magical learning!

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Poppell Farm corn maze, pumpkin patch open Sept. 30

In celebration of the October release of Reba’s upcoming lifestyle book Not That Fancy: Simple Lessons on Living, Loving, Eating, and Dusting Off Your Boots and companion album Not That Fancy, Poppell Farms honored the long-time legend in their 10-acre maze.

Poppell Farms hayrides, pumpkin patch, corn maze, petting zoo & farm fun start Sept. 30 2023.

Poppell Farms in Odum Ga. will open Sept. 30 2023 for fall weekends through October. Enjoy giant bubbles, animals at their petting zoo, apple-cider slushies, pumpkin hunting.

Learn more here.

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Oatland Island Wildlife Center Halloween HIke 2023, Savannah

A favorite annual event in Savannah: Oatland Island Wildlife Center’s Halloween Hike will be Oct 13 & 14 2023.

Make plans to take your kids to this annual not so scary Halloween Hike through the trails at Oatland Island.

TIcket sales open 9/24. Register online here.

As with previous years, advanced ticket reservations are required and will be available for two sessions per evening to spread out visitation, reduce gatherings and allow proper parking. 

There will be no day of, or onsite sales. 

Tickets are non-refundable and will only be valid during the specified time frame and date purchased.

**In the event of a full weather cancellation, a rain date will be offered​.**​

If you are traveling in multiple vehicles, under one registration, please have your party caravan together prior to entering the car line. There is nowhere to pull over and wait and this will help with keeping the line coming into the Oatland Island for the Halloween Hike moving.

TIcket sales open 9/24. Register online here.

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Pumpkin Patch, Corn Maze, Hayrides @ Holiday Farms in South Carolina open Sept. 30

Getting ready for opening day Holiday Farms Great Pumpkin Patch in Ridgeland SC.
Dates/Hours:
Sept. 30-Oct. 29 2023
Thursday-Saturday 9-6 and Sunday 12-6

CLOSED Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays

Military Appreciation Day ~ Sat. Oct. 7. Admission is half price on this one day only for those with valid military ID and their immediate family. Please make plans to come spend the day with us!

Learn more about Holiday Farms here.

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Holiday Farms’ Great Pumpkin Patch in Ridgeland SC will open Sept. 30 for the Fall 2023 season

Opening Day ~ Saturday, Sept. 30 2023

Holiday Farms will be open to the public Sept. 30-Oct. 29 2023, Thursday-Saturday 9AM-6PM and Sunday 12-6PM.

Military Appreciation Day ~ Sat. Oct. 7 2023. This is a favorite day on the farm…honoring those that serve to protect our country. Admission is half price on this one day only for those with valid military ID and their immediate family.

Holiday Farms features a pumpkin patch, hayride, barnyard animals plus: Duck Races, Haytona Speedway, Corn Grinding, Steer Roping, Cow Milking, Corn Maze, Barrel Car Rides, Jump Pad & more.

Learn more about Holiday Farms here.

Hours:

Thursday-Saturday:9 am-6 pm

Sunday: 12 pm-6 pm

CLOSED Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays

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Poppell Farms pumpkin patch near Jesup, Ga. opens Sept. 30 for the Fall 2023 season

Who’s ready for some haystack-jumping, wagon-riding, pumpkin-patch picking fall fun?

We are. We’re thrilled to partner with fall favorite Poppell Farms in Odum Ga. again this year to celebrate their beloved pumpkin patch farm – complete with corn maze, hayrides, crop-hoppers, farm games & more.

Poppell Farms will open September 30 2023 for fall weekends through October. Enjoy giant bubbles, animals at their petting zoo, apple-cider slushies, pumpkin hunting.

Learn more here.

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There’s fall fun on the agenda at your local Y!

See below for what fall-centric activities are happening and when at your local branch.

• October 27: Habersham YMCA Trunk-or-Treat
• October 28: Richmond Hill YMCA Trunk-or-Treat
• October 28: YBASE Trunk-or-Treat at Garrison Elementary
• October 28: Trunk-or-Treat at the Tybee Y
• October 29: Statesboro YMCA Trunk-or-Treat

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Register before price increase Oct. 19

Oct. 22 2022 is the annual West Chatham YMCA Monster Dash 5K, Fun Run and Fall Festival.

This event will feature a 5K Run and a 1/4 mile Kid’s Fun Run. Come for the race and stay for a family friendly YMCA Fall Festival! Race start is at 7:30AM.

Price increase scheduled for 10/19 so register now.

Sponsorship opportunities available.

All proceeds support the West Chatham Y’s Annual Campaign, which powers critical programs and activities that keep kids safe, people healthy and families strong.

When: Sat. Oct. 22, 2022 / 7:30AM start
Where: The West Chatham YMCA, 165 Isaac G. LaRoche Dr., Pooler, GA 31322

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Poppell Farms pumpkin patch, maze, hayrides open weekends in October

Poppell Farms – a daytrip from Savannah- includes a pumpkin patch, maze, hayrides, farm fun, giant outdoor jumping pillows, barnyard & farm games & activities.

Poppell’s annual Fall Festival celebration Oct. 2-30 2022.

Get lost in Poppell Farms’ tall sorghum maze, enjoy wagon hayrides and the Pumpkin Patch!  Stay after dark on Friday and Saturday nights to explore the maze with a flashlight (it’s NOT haunted). Beginning October 7, brave the Haunted Trail through the woods after dark.

Open every Friday night, Saturday (day and night) and Sunday from October 2-30, 2022.

Learn more here.

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Oct. 30, 2022
Sensory Sensitive Morning       

Poppell Farm gates will open at 10AM this Sun. Oct. 30 to accommodate children with special needs and their families.  Farm and hayride music will be turned off and all loud noises will be minimized. There will be no large crowds or long lines. The hayride will be constantly running to avoid wait times.

Gates for all other visitors will open at Noon.

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Halloween event @ The Sandbox Children’s Museum, Hilton Head Is.

Come try out your costume at The Sandbox Children’s Museum family-friendly Halloween event, 1-4PM on Sun. Oct. 30 2022.

In addition to the exhibits, there will be special STEM and Art activities, a scavenger hunt, and light refreshments.Purchase tickets online at thesandbox.org by clicking Book Now.

The Sandbox Children’s Museum
80 Nassau St
Hilton Head Island, S.C. 29928
843-842-7645

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Lowcountry Celebration Park, Hilton Head Is.

Pair your visit to The Sandbox Children’s Museum on Hilton Head Is. with a visit to the Lowcountry Celebration Park, located next to the museum.

The park off Pope Avenue near the Coligny Beach parking lot and Coligny Beach Park features:
*The Adventure Playground, named after the ship Captain William Hilton was on when he discovered Hilton Head Island. It features a reimagined design of the ship, playground, wading pool and more. The ship includes: cannons that spray a light mist, crow’s nests, swing bridges, port holes, rope nets, periscopes.
*An open pavilion and lawn for events.
*A perimeter walk
*Two fitness stations
*Wi-Fi
*The Sandbox Children’s Museum
*Public restrooms

The playground is within easy walking distance to a Hilton Head Is. public beach via Coligny Beach Park (1 Coligny Circle)

Lowcountry Celebration Park
94 Pope Ave.
Hilton Head Island, SC 29928

GO PLAYGROUND HOPPING. FIND OUR FAVORITE PLAYGROUNDS HERE.