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.
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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 Birding Day

Join Ogeechee Audubon Society, Girl Scout Troop 30387, and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for a fun day of birding @ Savannah’s National Wildlife Refuge on Sat. Aug. 10 2019, noon-3PM.

Enjoy crafts, games, bird walks, a Bird ID workshop. Plus you can learn how to create your own backyard wildlife habitat.

The event is free and open to all. Prior registration is not required.

For more information call 843-784-2468.

Savannah National Wildlife Refuge
694 Beech Hill Ln.
Savannah, GA 29927

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FREE Preschool Young Explorers Club: Spiders!

Tues. Aug. 6, 2019, 10-11AM. August theme: Spiders.

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.
September theme: Fish
October theme: Butterflies
November theme: Turkeys
December theme: Ducks

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FREE Interactive Geocaching for Beginners program

Sat. Aug. 17, 2019 at 1–2:45PM @ Savannah National Wildlife Refuge, 694 Beech Hill Ln, Savannah, Georgia 29927

The program will start in the auditorium of the visitor center before practicing location skills.

You can expect to learn about the history of geocaching, types of caches, top 10 acronyms, and cache sizes.

Prior to attending this class, please become familiar with a geocaching app. C:geo for Android, Cachly for iPhone or the official Geocaching app will work for both Android & iPhone platforms.

FREE & open to the public.

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

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Christmas in July @ Sandbox Children’s Museum Hilton Head location

You’re invited to Christmas in July @  The Sandbox Children’s Museum on Hilton Head Is.

Snow is in the forecast for frolic and fun on Wed. July 24 2019, 10AM-2PM. Details here. 

What better way to beat the summer heat than celebrating Christmas in July. Enjoy a snow machine, holiday games and activities, themed arts and crafts, decorate holiday cookies, holiday scavenger hunt, and…

Special guest: Santa! (who is on Hilton Head for vacation)

Event admission: $7 for members, $12 for non-members. Military and senior discounts are available.

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First come, first serve. Space and activities limited in the event of rain.

The Sandbox (Hilton Head location)
18A Pope Ave
Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
(843) 842-7645

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

An interactive children’s museum with a shrimp boat as a main play exhibit will open in Bluffton @ 10AM Mon. July 1 2019.

The Sandbox of Hilton Head Island on Hilton Head Is. is opening a satellite Bluffton location in Tanger Outlets 2 next to H&M. The Bluffton-location of this interactive children’s museum will open July 1 2019 @ 10AM. Opening month special: $5 admission for everyone age 1 & older.

Hours: Monday – Saturday from 10AM -8PM and Sundays 12-7PM.

Enjoy introductory discounted admission to the museum throughout the month of July 2019 of just $5 per person for those 1 year of age & older, with memberships including both the Bluffton and Hilton Head Island locations.

The Sandbox Children’s Museum at Tanger 2 will serve children up through 12 years of age. The space will include STEAM and Makerspace exhibits as well as dedicated space for toddlers, a party and programming room and an art studio. The new museum is designed to reflect the local Lowcountry culture with a shrimp boat as the main play exhibit

Directions: I-95 to Hwy 278, South Carolina Exit 8 for 13 miles. Tanger Outlets 1 is on the right, 2 miles before the Hilton Head Bridge. Tanger Outlets 2 is on the right, 1 mile before the Hilton Head Bridge.

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Christmas in July @ Sandbox Children’s Museum Hilton Head location

You’re invited to Christmas in July @  The Sandbox Children’s Museum on Hilton Head Is.

Snow is in the forecast for frolic and fun on Wed. July 24 2019, 10AM-2PM. Details here. 

What better way to beat the summer heat than celebrating Christmas in July. Enjoy a snow machine, holiday games and activities, themed arts and crafts, decorate holiday cookies, holiday scavenger hunt, and…

Special guest: Santa! (who is on Hilton Head for vacation)

Event admission: $7 for members, $12 for non-members. Military and senior discounts are available.

Sorry, coupons not valid for this event.

First come, first serve. Space and activities limited in the event of rain.

The Sandbox (Hilton Head location)
18A Pope Ave
Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
(843) 842-7645

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

Celebrate Fourth of July with Pop Goes The Sandbox! at the Sandbox Children’s Museum on Hilton Head Is.

Thurs, July 4th 2019
10AM-2PM (but open til 5PM)

Take part in a special holiday craft, 4th of July Fun Fact Handout and show-your-colors cookie decorating thru 2pm

General Admission is $7 per person, FREE for Members. Military and senior discounts are available.

Details here.

Stay connected by liking The Sandbox on Facebook here.

The Sandbox Children’s Museum, www.thesandbox.org, 18A Pope Ave. (located behind St. Andrew’s By the Sea Methodist Church), Hilton Head Island, SC 29928, Tel: 843-842-7645 The Sandbox is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

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Spartina 449 Warehouse Sale
June 28-30, 2019. Find hours here.
Hilton Head Island High School
70 Wilborn Road
Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
Find more info including directions, hours, FAQs & more here.

The Seventh Annual Spartina 449 Warehouse Sale will be June 28-30, 2019 at Hilton Head Island High School on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina.

Join Spartina 449 this summer and carry home a piece of the Lowcountry! Save up to 80% off retail value on top-selling Spartina 449 merchandise. Inventory available while supplies last; all sales are final. No refunds. Merchandise will be replenished at various times throughout the day on Friday and Saturday. Whatever is remaining will be sold on Sunday.

Spartina 449 accepts major credit cards and cash during the sale. For online ticketing, a credit card purchase is required.

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Whether you’re a regular, are new to the area or visiting the island, The Sandbox Children’s Museum on Hilton Head Is. invites you to this kick-off to summer event, 10AM-2PM Wed. June 12 2019.  Museum fun, outdoor activities and games, and light refreshments while they last.

Cost: $12 for those 1 year and up | $7 for members

First come, first serve. Space and activities limited in the event of rain.

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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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Don’t miss out on this fantastic chance to support the outreach programs @ The Sandbox Children’s Museum on Hilton Head Is.

Sandbox @ the Stables
10AM-2PM Mon. May 27 2019
Lawton Stables in Sea Pines Resort, Hilton Head Is.

The Sandbox Children’s Museum on Pope Avenue will be closed on Memorial Day.

Hosted by Lawton Stables in Sea Pines Resort

Lawton Stables
190 Greenwood Dr.
Hilton Head Island, SC 29928

Sandbox @ the Stables is a Memorial Day Celebration benefiting The Sandbox. Learn more here. 

Activities (some free, some require activity tickets) scheduled include:

• Craft projects
• Inflatable water slides and bounce houses and a mini train ride!
• Pony rides
• Facepainting
• Family games
• “Island Explorer” Corner: Excavation Station, I3 (Imagine.Invent.Inspire.) Makerspace, Mad Scientist, Spin the Wheel (Everyone’s a winner!) and Friends from The Coastal Discovery Museum and The Outside Foundation!

The Cowpoke Caper Parade is back again at High Noon. Come dressed as your favorite cowpoke and bring your cowpoke name – creativity is key. Free bandanas to the first 50 entries.

New this year: a visit from “Captain Jack Sparrow.”

Food available for purchase.

Admission is $5 per person; tickets for concessions and activities are $1 each(some activities are free). Sandbox Annual Members receive $5 in concession tickets for each paid admission. Become a member here.

Park and Ride: Park and Ride: Guests parking is at the Trolley Stop inside the Greenwood Dr. Sea Pines Gate. Ride the free trolley to Lawton Stables. (There is NO Event parking at Lawton Stables) Sea Pines gate fee waived for this event only. Let Security know you are attending this event.

Raffle: Win 2 Jetblue tickets and a 3 day, 2-night stay at a Marriott Vacation Club. Purchase tickets online here. Only 500 tickets will be sold for this raffle.

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Don’t miss out on this fantastic chance to support the outreach programs @ The Sandbox Children’s Museum on Hilton Head Is. and win 2 Jetblue tickets and a 3 day, 2-night stay at a Marriott Vacation Club.

Purchase tickets online here. Only 500 tickets will be sold for this raffle.

Sandbox @ the Stables
10AM-2PM Mon. May 27 2019
Lawton Stables in Sea Pines Resort, Hilton Head Is.

The Sandbox Children’s Museum on Pope Avenue will be closed on Memorial Day.

Hosted by Lawton Stables in Sea Pines Resort

Lawton Stables
190 Greenwood Dr.
Hilton Head Island, SC 29928

Sandbox @ the Stables is a Memorial Day Celebration benefiting The Sandbox. Learn more here. 

Activities (some free, some require activity tickets) scheduled include:

• Craft projects
• Inflatable water slides and bounce houses and a mini train ride!
• Pony rides
• Facepainting
• Family games
• “Island Explorer” Corner: Excavation Station, I3 (Imagine.Invent.Inspire.) Makerspace, Mad Scientist, Spin the Wheel (Everyone’s a winner!) and Friends from The Coastal Discovery Museum and The Outside Foundation!

The Cowpoke Caper Parade is back again at High Noon. Come dressed as your favorite cowpoke and bring your cowpoke name – creativity is key. Free bandanas to the first 50 entries.

New this year: a visit from “Captain Jack Sparrow.”

Food available for purchase.

Admission is $5 per person; tickets for concessions and activities are $1 each(some activities are free). Sandbox Annual Members receive $5 in concession tickets for each paid admission. Become a member here.

$6 per vehicle for entry into Sea Pines Resort gate.

Park and Ride: Guests parking is at the Trolley Stop inside the Greenwood Dr. Sea Pines Gate. Ride the free trolley to Lawton Stables. (There is NO Event parking at Lawton Stables)

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Like adult triathlons, kids’ triathlons incorporate three different disciplines, swimming, biking, and running – with adjustments being made to the distances in each race to suit kids.

Here’s an upcoming 2019 kids’ triathlon for ages 4-14 near the Savannah area:

TD BANK Kids’ Triathlon Hilton Head Is., SC
Island Recreation Center, Hilton Head Island, SC

Sat. June 8 2019
Register online here. Race day registration available for no extra fee up until 7:30AM. No late fee. Details here.

Ages 4-6
Swim 25 Yds | Bike 0.5 Mi | Run 0.33 Mi
Ages 7-10
Swim 75 Yds | Bike 2 Mi | Run 1 Mi
Ages 11-14
Swim 125 Yds | Bike 3 Mi | Run 1.5 Mi

Learn more here.

Free Birthday for the Birds event, May 4 2019, 8-11AM in Port Royal SC.

The Town of Port Royal invites the community to come celebrate the 7th Birthday for the Birds, a one of a kind event showcasing Beaufort County’s natural resources, the Port Royal Rookery & Wetlands, along with the wildlife within.

This free celebration focuses upon the various species living in this habitat along with educational resources. With support from Fripp Island Audubon Club & other organizations, it will be an informative, fun day to enjoy the Port Royal Rookery & Wetlands. Representatives from the Fripp Island Wildlife Department will be onsite showcasing inhabitants of the wetlands including alligators & other species. Master Naturalists will provide tours of the boardwalk through the wetlands.

Sign up for tours @ 8:15AM. Tours will begin @ 8:30AM. There will be a Scavenger Hunt @ 9AM for children with check offs for finding all the unique species to earn an “I Found all the Wildlife Species at the Port Royal Rookery.”

Event will also feature: Low Country wildlife face painting, local school children’s artwork, a Birthday Cake, Kazoos, bird hats, costumed bird greeters & more.

The event, created by the commitment of Pete Richards, who wished to share his love of birding, and, in his own words, “the importance of the birthday is making wildlife and birds accessible to community, families & children.” The Town of Port Royal has helped along with Audubon & volunteers.

For event info or to VOLUNTEER, contact Kate Hamilton Pardee at 508-221-7355 or email garyh2otreatment@gmail.com or capecodh2o@comcast.net.

The Sandbox Children Museum’s next FREE Family Fun Night is May 3 2019 on Hilton Head Is.

This is a cost-free evening of fun for all ages. THEME: Cinco de Mayo.

Free entry to museum, outdoor activities and light refreshments while they last. First come, first serve. Space and activities limited in the event of rain.

Supported by The Bargain Box of Hilton Head Island

Free Family Night
Fri. May 3, 2019
5:30-7:30PM
The Sandbox Children’s Museum
18 Pope Ave.
Hilton Head Island, SC 29928

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The Sandbox Children’s Museum on Hilton Head Is. now offers AWE-STEM Saturdays on the 2nd Saturday of the month.

3-4PM, Sat. May 11 2019.

Roll up your sleeves, put on your safety goggles, and get ready to explore the world of science, technology, engineering, and math! These hands-on,  facilitator-led STEM experiments will introduce concepts of chemistry, biology, and physics as kids learn about the world around us.

First Come First Serve.

Cost: FREE with Admission  |   FREE for Members

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SENSORY SATURDAYS | AT THE SANDBOX

Sat. May 25 2019.

On the last Saturday of each month, The Sandbox Children’s Museum will open an hour early (9AM) exclusively for families with children who have sensory processing differences or those with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD).

Children with other developmental challenges are welcome @ these Sensory Saturdays.

Cost: Reduced Admission – $5/person (1 yr & older) | FREE for Members

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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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Easter Egg Hunts 2019

SouthernMamas.com Easter Egg Hunts Guide 2019 includes free egg hunts, Easter festivities in Savannah, Richmond Hill, Bloomingdale, Hilton Head Is.

The annual Savannah chick hatchery, where kids can hold newly hatched chicks, will be @ Savannah Mall.  For more than two decades, Chatham County Cooperative Extension 4-H has run the free, hands-on display hatchery during the Easter season.

Get all the Easter Egg Hunt & Chick Hatchery details here.

Headed down to Pope Avenue for Hilton Head Island’s Annual St. Patricks Day Parade this Sunday March 17 2019?

Then come by and play for a few minutes at The Sandbox Children’s Museum on Hilton Head Is.

The Sandbox Children’s Museum will be open 1-3PM Sun. March 17 2019 with FREE General Admission.

Small concessions and facepainting available for purchase. Space and activities limited in the event of inclement weather.

Walking traffic only is strongly suggested as one side of Pope Ave will be closed most of the afternoon for the parade and there is only one way in and one way out of the museum parking lot so driving/parking is not recommended.

Free museum admission
Sun. March 17 2019, 1-3PM
@ The Sandbox Children’s Museum
18 Pope Ave.
Hilton Head Island, SC 29928

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The Greening of the Forsyth Park Fountain, parades on Hilton Head Is., Tybee Is. & in Savannah – all are part of the special month of March in Savannah.

(Reminder: No Tara Feis Irish Celebration this year. Read why here)

St. Patrick’s festivities for 2019 include:

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GREENING OF THE FORSYTH PARK FOUNTAIN, SAVANNAH

Fri. March 8 2019, Noon-1PM. Details here. 

See the Forsyth Park fountain be dyed green. Free & open to the public.

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CELTIC CEOL FEIS, EMMET PARK, SAVANNAH

Sat. March 9 2019, 11AM-6PM

This is a new, family-friendly Irish Heritage festival featuring Irish music, Irish dance, kids’ activities & more. Details here. 

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TYBEE IRISH HERITAGE CELEBRATION PARADE

Sat. March 9 2019, 3PM Tybee Is.’s Butler Avenue. Details here. 

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SAVANNAH ST PATRICK’S DAY PARADE

Sat. March 16 2019, 10:15AM.  Details here. 

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HILTON HEAD ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE

Sun. March 17, 2019, 3PM

36th Annual Hilton Head Island St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Details here.

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FAMILY-FRIENDLY IRISH BOWLING

Ancient Order of Hibernians’ Irish Road Bowling Tournament
Sat. March 23 2019, 10AM @ Hutchinson Island Racetrack
Cost: $20 per person, $60 per team.
Details & register here.