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The Sandbox Children’s Museum, both locations, are open with reduced occupancy, online ticketing and reservations, and increased cleaning procedures!
For your health and safety, all guests age 3 years and older wear masks.
The Sandbox Children’s Museum is also holding their summer camps with small groups in a private setting. Are you interested in a private playdate with close friends? Call the museum for more information. Bluffton 843-705-6235, Hilton Head 843-842-7645
The Sandbox
18A Pope Ave.
Hilton Head Island, S.C. 29928
The Sandbox at Tanger 2
1414 Fording Island Rd, Suite E-180
Bluffton, SC 29910
The Sandbox Children’s Museum is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser
Soar into the new decade at Be Well Hilton Head – a wellness festival like no other on America’s Favorite Island.
Be Well Hilton Head is guided runs, oysters, cocktails, meditation, beach biking, natural wines, and more. It’s an entire Wellness Weekend – Well Played. This inaugural Be Well Hilton Head event will be Jan. 30-Feb. 2, 2020.
Tickets are on sale now to over 20 invigorating activities including career coaching, basics of meditation, food & beverage experiences, and fitness classes. Find a full list of events here.
Make it a beach getaway with a special Be Well Room Rate or VIP Package at The Westin, and you’ll be at the center of all the festival action.
Click on the links below for more information.
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The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser
Soar into the new decade at Be Well Hilton Head – a wellness festival like no other on America’s Favorite Island.
Be Well Hilton Head is guided runs, oysters, cocktails, meditation, beach biking, natural wines, and more. It’s an entire Wellness Weekend – Well Played. This inaugural Be Well Hilton Head event will be Jan. 30-Feb. 2, 2020.
Tickets are on sale now to over 20 invigorating activities including career coaching, basics of meditation, food & beverage experiences, and fitness classes. Find a full list of events here.
Make it a beach getaway with a special Be Well Room Rate or VIP Package at The Westin, and you’ll be at the center of all the festival action.
Click on the links below for more information.
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The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser
U-pick Daffodils farm in nearby Okatie, SC (near Bluffton)
Hours of operation are dependent upon the weather & availability of flowers. Check here and on Facebook here for hours & opening/closing updates. If you’re coming in the afternoon, you are strongly encouraged to text 843-368-1998 to make sure the farm still has blooms and are still open.
Farm owners will post if they’re able to be open this weekend as soon as they know. Please call or text 843-368-1998 to make sure the farm still has flowers.
UPickDaffodils.com is family owned and operated on what was once the family dairy farm. Chuck and Diane have planted several varieties of daffodils, not all of which bloom at the same time, according to their Web site.
Cash or check only. Cost is 30 cents per stem.
UPickDaffodils
48 Calhoun Plantation Road
Okatie, SC 29909
843-368-1998
chuck@upickdaffodils.com
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Daytrips
Find more daytrips from the Savannah-area here.
Hilton Head Island Recreation Association will host the 2020 Hilton Head Snow Day on Sat. Jan. 25, 2020, 11AM-4PM at Shelter Cove Community Park on Hilton Head Is.
$10 for ages 2-17, adults are free
This is a family event that will have inflatable rides, a snowfield, and entertainment. For kids who have never seen snow, this is the perfect event to play in fake snow.
Hilton Head Snow Day 2020
Sat. Jan. 25, 2020, 11AM-4PM
Shelter Cove Community Park
39 Shelter Cove Lane
Hilton Head Is. SC 29928
Money raised benefits The Island Recreation Center’s Scholarship Fund.
14TH BIRTHDAY BASH | AT THE SANDBOX ON HILTON HEAD, 10AM-2PM Wed. Nov. 27 2019
Come celebrate The Sandbox Museum’s birthday at The Sandbox on Hilton Head Is. with the family!
The Sandbox’s parking lot will be turned into a carnival, complete with bounce house, “corn hole”, and other carnival games with prizes, popcorn station, holiday crafts including decorating sugar cookies and ornaments, and of course, birthday cake.
To get everyone in the holiday spirit, kids of all ages can play in fake snow.
Cost: Event admission is $5 for members, $10 for non-members.
Military and senior discounts are available.
First come, first serve.
Space and activities limited in the event of rain. Sorry, coupons not valid for special event.
Learn more here.
Sandbox Children’s Museum, Hilton Head Is.
18A Pope Ave
Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
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BLACK FRIDAY ADMISSION SPECIAL | AT THE SANDBOX AT TANGER 2 on Fri. Nov. 29 2019
Take a break from Holiday shopping and find time to play @ The Sandbox Children’s Museum at Tanger 2 in Bluffton.
Admission on Fri. Nov. 29 2019 is only $5 per person for everyone over the age of 12 months.
Cost: $5 All Day
The Sandbox at Tanger 2
Tanger Outlets Hilton Head
1414 Fording Island Rd, Bluffton, SC 29910
Learn more here.
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Cookies & Cocoa, Santa on Dec. 22, 2019 @ The Sandbox Museum’s birthday at The Sandbox on Hilton Head Is.
Come join for some spirit of the season.
Elf Workshop (holiday craft)
Sugar Plum Stop (cookie/treat decorating)
Hot Cocoa on the porch
1-4PM, Sun. Dec. 22 2019
Event admission is $5 for Adults, $10 for Children, up to 12 months is free.
MEMBERS are FREE.
First come, first serve. Space and activities limited in the event of rain
(Sorry, coupons not valid for special event)
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FREE Family Fun Night, Dec. 6 2019
First Friday of the month
5:30-7:30PM
Join The Sandbox Children’s Museum on Hilton Head FREE Family Fun Nights .
This is a community event designed to bring families together for a cost-free evening of creativity and play.
Weather permitting, the Bounce House and Big Blue Blocks will be available for play outdoors, or you can explore our exhibits and enjoy a craft indoors. Light refreshments will also be served free of charge.
In addition of collecting canned goods for Deep Well, participants also will make kindness rocks for the museum’s garden.
FREE & FUN for all ages.
Free Family Fun Night
Fri. Dec. 7, 5:30-7:30PM
Supported by The Bargain Box
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Noon Year’s Eve @ The Sandbox, Dec. 31, 2019
Want to celebrate the New Year without staying up to midnight? Then ring in 2019 with your family at The Sandbox.
Festivities include special games and activities both indoors and outdoors. In addition to scavenger hunts, games, fun arts & crafts and a picnic lunch, attendees will ring in 2019 with party favors and a balloon drop at 12 noon.
Noon Year’s Eve for kids
10AM-2PM Tues. Dec. 31 2019
Event admission: $5 for members, $10 for non-members. Military and senior discounts are available.
First come, first serve. Space and activities limited in the event of rain.
(Sorry, coupons not valid for special event)
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Sandbox Children’s Museum
The Sandbox Children’s Museum
18 Pope Ave
Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
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The Sandbox Children’s Museum is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser
The 12th Annual The Great Pumpkin Patch @ Holiday Farms will be open for the 2019 season Oct. 4- Oct . 31 2019 in nearby Ridgeland, SC, about a 1 hour drive from Savannah.
Pig races every day, plus hayrides, pumpkins & more.
Spend a day on Holiday Farms enjoying: Jumppad, Bounce house, Haytona Speedway, Duck Race, Cow Milking, Steer Roping, Corn Grinding, Barnyard Zoo, Barrel Racing and, of course, a hayride to the pumpkin patch. And our personal favorite, Pigtucky Derby (pig races).
Great fall field trip for churches, schools, daycares, scouts, etc.
Holiday Farms is open weekdays & weekends starting Oct. 4 2019.
Field Trips
Holiday Farms offers field trips for schools, churches, scout groups, and more. Reservations now being taken for groups and field trips. You may reach Holiday Farms by phone at 843-726-5527 or email holidayfarms@yahoo.com.
Holiday Farms 2019 Schedule & Hours
Family owned and operated since 2008.
Open Oct. 4-Oct. 31, Monday-Thursday 9AM to 2PM, Friday-Saturday 9AM to dark with the last hayride leaving at 6PM, and Sunday from 1-5PM.
Military Discount Day
Special Military Day on Sat. Oct. 5 2019
All active duty military, spouses, and children will receive 50% off admission with proper ID.
Concessions every day
Holiday Farms will have concessions for sale daily. The Food Trap will be at Holiday Farms Monday-Thursday and Sat-Sun, and Fry Babys will be there Friday-Sunday. Snow Cones, kettle corn, turkey legs, nachos, and other snacks will also be available daily.
Stay connected about other events at Holiday Farms by liking their Facebook page here.
Holiday Farms, 10884 Grays Hwy, Ridgeland, SC 29936, (843) 726-5527, email holidayfarms@yahoo.com
www.holidayfarmssc.com Holiday Farms is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser
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FOR MORE SAVANNAH-AREA FALL EVENTS, VISIT OUR FALL FUN GUIDE 2019 HERE.
Family Fun Night this 6-8PM Sat. Oct. 19 2019 @ The Sandbox Children’s Museum at Tanger 2 in Bluffton is open to ALL families
Held from 6-8PM on the third Saturday of each month (unless otherwise noted). Designed to bring families together, for a cost free evening of fun activities. Come enjoy face painting, a special Makerspace and S.T.E.A.M. activity in our program room as well.
2019 Schedule
October 19
November 16
December 21
The Sandbox at Tanger 2
Tanger Outlets Hilton Head
1414 Fording Island Rd, Bluffton, SC 29910
Learn more here.
The Sandbox Children’s Museum is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser
The 12th Annual The Great Pumpkin Patch @ Holiday Farms will be open for the 2019 season Oct. 4- Nov. 3 2019 in nearby Ridgeland, SC, about a 1 hour drive from Savannah.
Pig races every day, plus hayrides, pumpkins & more.
Spend a day on Holiday Farms enjoying: Jumppad, Bounce house, Haytona Speedway, Duck Race, Cow Milking, Steer Roping, Corn Grinding, Barnyard Zoo, Barrel Racing and, of course, a hayride to the pumpkin patch. And our personal favorite, Pigtucky Derby (pig races).
Great fall field trip for churches, schools, daycares, scouts, etc.
Holiday Farms is open weekdays & weekends starting Oct. 4 2019.
Field Trips
Holiday Farms offers field trips for schools, churches, scout groups, and more. Reservations now being taken for groups and field trips. You may reach Holiday Farms by phone at 843-726-5527 or email holidayfarms@yahoo.com.
Holiday Farms 2019 Schedule & Hours
Family owned and operated since 2008.
Open Oct. 4-Nov. 3, Monday-Thursday 9AM to 2PM, Friday-Saturday 9AM to dark with the last hayride leaving at 6PM, and Sunday from Noon-6PM.
Military Discount Day
Special Military Day on Sat. Oct. 5 2019
All active duty military, spouses, and children will receive 50% off admission with proper ID.
Concessions every day
Holiday Farms will have concessions for sale daily. The Food Trap will be at Holiday Farms Monday-Thursday and Sat-Sun, and Fry Babys will be there Friday-Sunday. Snow Cones, kettle corn, turkey legs, nachos, and other snacks will also be available daily.
Stay connected about other events at Holiday Farms by liking their Facebook page here.
Holiday Farms, 10884 Grays Hwy, Ridgeland, SC 29936, (843) 726-5527, email holidayfarms@yahoo.com
www.holidayfarmssc.com Holiday Farms is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser
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FOR MORE SAVANNAH-AREA FALL EVENTS, VISIT OUR FALL FUN GUIDE 2019 HERE.
In honor of Native American Heritage, the Edisto Natchez-Kusso Tribe of SC are partnering with the Morris Center for Lowcountry Heritage for a free, family-friendly Native American celebration, 1-3PM Sat. Nov. 9 2019 in Ridgeland SC.
Tribe members will teach attendees about their customs and traditions. There will be a demonstration of music and dance with a chance for folks to join. Afterwards, take your photo taken with members of the tribe. Local Native American artists will have their work on display, too.
This event will take place in the Morris Center Art Park under the big live oak tree.
FREE & open to the public.
Learn more here.
Morris Center for Lowcountry Heritage
10782 S. Jacob Smart Blvd.
Ridgeland SC 29926
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Morris Center Launches Field Trips in Fall 2019
Morris Center for Lowcountry Heritage announces its lineup of field trips for the upcoming school year. All K-12 state standards-based programs are cross-disciplinary and include the following curriculums: social studies, English language arts and visual arts.
Dynamic and interactive, the programs include pre- and post-visit materials for teachers to use in the classroom. Field trips to the center last approximately two hours and include a tour of the current exhibitions and hands-on activities.
For more information or to book your field trip, visit www.morrisheritagecenter.org or call 843-284-9227
Free Family Fun Nights
5:30-7:30PM Fri. Nov. 1 2019
Family Friday Nights for families. Held the first Friday of each month. Designed to bring families together, for a cost free evening of fun activities. Depending on the weather let the kids take a bounce in our Bounce House, build big with the Big Blue Blocks or get creative and crafty. Light refreshments available. The Nov. 1 Family Fun Night will honor military, first responders, law enforcement. Light supper, bounce house, fire engine and access to all the exhibits. Kids can create a paper lantern for the HH Lantern Parade. Details here.
Awe-STEM Saturdays! (Supported by NISE Network)
3-4PM Sat. Nov. 9 2019
First Come First Serve, Free with Admission/Free for Members
Roll up your sleeves, put on your safety goggles, and get ready to explore the world of science, technology, engineering, and math at The Sandbox on the second Saturday of each month. These hands-on, facilitator-led STEM experiments will introduce concepts of chemistry, biology, and physics as we learn about the world around us. Details here.
“Spookalicious”
10AM-5PM Sat. Oct. 26 2019
Bring your ghosts & goblins dressed in their costumes to play. Themed crafts & activities. Decorate a special Halloween cookie. Scavenger hunt for a bag of treats.
Special Saturday Admission is $6 per person age 1 & older. Up to 12 mths is free
(Sorry, coupons not valid for this event). Details here.
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The Sandbox
18A Pope Ave
Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
(843) 842-7645
The Sandbox Children’s Museum is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser
FREE Trunk-o-ween at Shelter Cove Towne Centre, Hilton Head Is.
Thurs. Oct. 31 2019, 5-7PM
Shelter Cove Towne Centre
40 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
FREE & open to the public.
This special evening provides a safe environment for families, ghouls, goblins and ghosts of all ages. This year’s “spooktacular” highlights include:
•Trick-or-Treating in car trunks and shops
•Bounce Houses
•Cappy the Clown
•Plenty of treats to fill your bag
More details here.
Pumpkin Patch 2019 in Shelter Cove Community Park on Hilton Head Is. will be Sat. Oct. 18 2019, 4-8 PM.
Have the kids dress up and participate in our Halloween Costume Contest.
Candy, games and much more is available.
The festival provides a safe environment parents can take their children to start their Halloween celebration.
The target age for the event is 3-12, but everyone is welcome.
There will be a petting zoo, carnival games, costume contests & more.
No pets please.
Free for children ages 3-12. Adults are free
Learn more here.
Shelter Cove Community Park, 39 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head Island, S.C. Organized by Island Recreation Center, www.islandreccenter.org
Help The Sandbox Children’s Museum on Hilton Head Is. send summer out in style!
This annual event will be at The Sandbox Hilton Head location on Wednesday August 7 for an end of summer celebration! Enjoy outdoor activities (weather permitting) and hands-on exhibits and arts and crafts indoors. Light picnic lunch included.
Outside activities (weather permitting) include bounce house, building blocks and more. Inside activities include all hands on exhibits (Including new “Shadow Wall”, special arts and crafts and a scavenger hunt with a prize.)
COST: MEMBERS: $7 | GUEST: $12
Visit The Sandbox website to learn more.
First come, first serve. Space and activities limited in the event of rain.
(Sorry, coupons not valid for special event)
The Sandbox
18A Pope Ave
Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
(843) 842-7645
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The Sandbox Children’s Museum, 18-A Pope Avenue, next to St. Andrew’s by the Sea United Methodist Church, Hilton Head Is., 29928 www.thesandbox.org The Sandbox Children’s Museum is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser
FREE Preschool Young Explorers Club
Tues. Nov. 5, 2019, 10-11AM. Theme: Butterflies
The Savannah National Wildlife Refuge hosts free monthly preschool program, Young Explorers Club, featuring story time, crafts, snacks, and take-home activities. Different theme each month. Call 843-784-2468 to sign up.
The monthly programs are one hour long and on the first Tuesday of every month, except if a date falls on a federal holiday, at 10AM at the Savannah National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center (694 Beech Hill Lane Hardeeville, SC 29927).
FREE Preschool Young Explorers Club
10-11AM on the first Tuesday of the month
@ Savannah National Wildlife Refuge
694 Beech Hill Lane
Hardeeville SC 29927
Call 843-784-2468 to sign up.
November theme: Turkeys
December theme: Ducks
For more information call 843-784-2468.
Savannah National Wildlife Refuge
694 Beech Hill Ln.
Savannah, GA 29927
Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon Landing at The Sandbox Children’s Museum on Hilton Head Is. on Sat. July 20 2019, 10AM-2PM.
Moon themed craft, facepainting, fun Moon coloring pages, and mini moon pies and Moon cake pops for the first 50 people at noon.
General Admission: $7 per person for everyone 1 and older, up to 12 months is free, $6 for active military and seniors.
Sat. July 20, 2019
10AM-2PM
The Sandbox Children’s Museum
18 Pope Ave.
Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
The Sandbox Children’s Museum is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser