Any membership level may be purchased as a gift and all CHS members enjoy an exclusive suite of benefits.
Membership includes unlimited free admission to all of CHS sites including Savannah Children’s Museum, which It is an ideal space for children to learn through play by allowing kids to explore their own interests in a natural setting, helping to combat nature-deficit disorder.
The new building features a shaded porch, gift shop and exhibits. Visitors will be able to rent bikes to pedal down Wormsloe’s well-known 1.5 mile-long Avenue of Live Oaks draped in Spanish moss.
Families and pets are invited for a hike on New Year’s Day Mon. Jan. 1 2024 10-11AM @ Wormsloe State HIstoric Site on Wormsloe’s historic Live Oak Avenue (1.5 miles). $2.50 – $11.25, Program fee: $2. 912-353-3023.
Start new year with a hike at Wormsloe on the Battery Trail (Orange Trail – 2.3 miles). $2.50 – $11.25, Program fee: $2.00 912-353-3023.
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Come to Savannah Children’s Museum on New Year’s Eve Day Sun. Dec. 31 2023 for a Kids’ Noon Year’s Countdown Celebration, weather permitting. There will be a countdown to noon with shaker crafts, bubble wrap fireworks and a dance party.
(Please note that Savannah Children’s Museum will be closed Mon. Jan. 1 and will reopen for regular hours of operation Wed. Jan. 3 2024 @ 9AM-3PM.)
School Hours continue: Savannah Children’s Museum is currently open Wednesday – Sunday 9AM – 3PM and closed on Mondays & Tuesdays (with the exception of Special Open Days such as Tues. Dec. 26 2023)
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Best home holiday light displays, decorations 2023 in Savannah, Rincon, Pooler, Richmond Hill
Driving around Savannah, Pooler, Rincon & Richmond Hill looking at home holiday light displays and decorations is a favorite family tradition.
From colossal Santa snow globes to computerized Christmas lights animated with music, SouthernMamas.com has your guide to local home holiday light displays.
Short list: those confirmed for 2023
63 Sweetwater Ct., Richmond Hill (pls bring a canned food to donate;
673 Chastain Circle, Richmond Hill (Buckhead North subdivision) ;
476 Copper Creek Circle, Pooler
39 Holly Springs Circle at Lakeshore Subdivision, Port Wentworth;
419 Willowpeg Way, Rincon;
156 Oakview Rd., Rincon;
110 Crosswinds Dr, Rincon;
439 Egypt Ardmore Rd, Springfield
2135 Sand Hill Rd. Guyton;
105 Penny Lane, Guyton
107 Saint Andrews Way, Wilmington Is. Savannah;
9 Yorkshire Place Savannah
707 Beechwood Dr., Savannah
701 Stuart St. Savannah (inflatables were in yard, just not inflated when we were there)
TMT Farms Christmas Lights 2-Mile Drive-Thru in Statesboro (Confirmed for 2023) 16710 Old River Rd N Statesboro, GA 30461 Open Dec. 9 until Dec. 26 2023, 6PM-Midnight nightly. Drive-thru only.
Brendlen’s Christmas Light Display 1570 Drigger’s Lane Ridgeland SC 29936 Nightly drive-through only lights display.
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Want to add a home lights display to this list or let us know if one of the past favorites isn’t up this year? Please email us the info at anne@southernmamas.com
63 Sweetwater Court, Richmond Hill (pictured above) (Confirmed for 2023)
The home holiday lights show called Going Griswold @ 63 Sweetwater Court in Richmond Hill (formerly of 3 Amberwood Circle holiday lights fame) is a must-see that includes a reindeer bard and gingerbread house. The residents are partnering with The WAY Station Food Pantry this season and will be collecting non-perishable food items until Jan. 2 2024.
A walk-thru experience is offered this year. Please watch your step and stay within the designated path for your safety. You are welcome to go inside the gingerbread house and reindeer barn.
Open now to Jan. 2 2024.
Tune to 95.9FM.
63 Sweetwater Ct Richmond Hill. Hours of operation (weather permitting) Sunday to Thursday 4-10PM Friday and Saturday 4-11PM
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476 Copper Creek Circle, Pooler (confirmed for 2023)
The favorite home holiday lights display at the Seager home is now up. Hours: 5:30-11PM daily, weather permitting. 476 Copper Creek Circle, Pooler.
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673 Chastain Circle, Richmond Hill (Buckhead North Subdivision) (Confirmed for 2023)
The Champion home @ 673 Chastain Circle, Richmond Hill Ga. in the Buckhead North Subdivision has over 30,000 lights with 2 LED screens. Christmas Cartoons play in the window and on weekends , there is music or the cartoons will have sound.
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107 Saint Andrews Way, Wilmington Is. Savannah (confirmed for 2023)
Includes a ferris wheel, Grinch & more!
The Nowicki family is partnering with Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia Kids Cafe to collect monetary donations. The goal is to beat last year’s total of $500 and help the kids of coastal Georgia not go hungry. Drop off a donation off in the box when viewing the lights or Venmo the residents. Details here.
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419 Willowpeg Way, Rincon (Confirmed for 2023)
The Smith family, 419 Willowpeg Way, Rincon. (Next to Lost Plantation Golf Course) Tune to 89.7, syncs to music.
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Brendlen’s Christmas Light Display (Confirmed for 2023) 1570 Drigger’s Lane Ridgeland SC 29936 Nightly drive-through only lights display. Drive-through only except on Meet Santa night, 5-8PM Sat. Dec. 16, plus train rides, facepainting, cookie & ornament decorating. Free!
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The list below is now confirmed for 2023. Please send additions or updates to anne@southernmamas.com.
* The Seager family, 476 Copper Creek Circle, Pooler (confirmed for 2023. Lights are up & amazing)
* 126 Aquaduct Dr. in the Staffordshire Estates Subdivision off of Blue Jay, Rincon
* 110 Crosswinds Dr, Rincon (confirmed for 2023)
* 2135 Sand Hill Rd. Guyton (confirmed for 2023)
* Pennington neighborhood, off Midland Rd, Guyton
* 105 Penny Lane, Guyton, 6-11PM nightly (confirmed for 2023)
* 133 South Effingham Plantation Dr.
* The Simmons family, 439 Egypt Ardmore Rd, Springfield (confirmed for 2023)
* 101 Black Gum Dr., Springfield
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Arborwood Lights display 9 Arbormeade Circle in Bluffton (Look for “Arborwood Lights” in Google Maps.) 6-9PM nightly Decorated homes & yards off Buckwalter Parkway in sync to Christmas music.
43 Neligh Lane in Cypress Ridge off SC 170 Bluffton SC 8,500 lights in sync with music on 99.3 FM. 5:30-8PM Sunday-Thursday and until 10PM Friday & Saturday Another home lights display @ nearby 211 Argo Circle.
TMT Farms Christmas Lights 2-Mile Drive-Thru in Statesboro (Confirmed for 2023) 16710 Old River Rd N Statesboro, GA 30461 Open Dec. 9 until Dec. 26 2023, 6PM-Midnight nightly. Drive-thru only. Admission is free, however, please bring non-perishable food items to donate. Cash donations are also accepted. Donated food will be distributed to needy families throughout Bulloch County and surrounding counties. Monetary contributions are used to purchase gift cards for needy families.
On Dec. 8, TNT farms will open the drive-thru for Nursing Homes, Assisted Living Homes and Group Homes that would like to bring their residents to the drive-thru without to wait in long lines. Donations will NOT be accepted from any of these groups on this night. Just come out and enjoy.
This free event will feature live music, a Christmas tree to decorate, ornaments to decorate, cookies to decorate, face painting, food, raffles (golf cart), a projector movie after dark….and SANTA.
Drop off new & unwrapped toys for foster kids while enjoying the home holiday lights @ 476 Copper Creek Circle in Pooler
Gilliard and Company‘s Toy Drive has partnered with one of our favorite holiday-lights homes on SouthernMamas.com Best Home Holiday Lights list: the Seager family home in Pooler.
You can drop off new and unwrapped toys for foster kids @ the Seager home at 476 Copper Creek Circle in Copper Village in Pooler for Gilliard and Company’s With Love Project Toy Drop off. Then enjoy the Seager’s fun holiday light show in their front yard.
This foster care toy drive ends this Fri. Dec. 15 2023. Toys needed for ages 1-17. New and unwrapped please. Drop off at the front door.
See SouthernMamas.com best home holiday lights decorations 2023 list here.
There are still a few chances to have photos with Santa at Plant Riverside District in Savannah. The photos with Santa spot is located by the Pavillions on the River Walk.
Experience the magic of the holidays at the fourth annual Savannah Christmas Market at Plant Riverside District! Enjoy a European-style outdoor holiday market as well as live performances, children’s activities, photos with Santa, and a wide range of holiday-themed food and drink options. You’ll find something for everyone on your holiday shopping list at the Savannah Christmas Market.
What: Savannah Christmas Market
When: Thursday, November 16, 2023 – Monday, January 1, 2024 Location: Plant Riverside District Riverwalk, 400 W River Street, Savannah, GA.
Guests are invited to join us at our first annual Festival of Trees to take place in our lobby at Plant Riverside District. This festival will feature a forest of dazzling Christmas trees that represent a unique array of local businesses and organizations.
What: Festival of Trees
When: Now through Monday, January 1, 2024 Location: Generator Hall (Powerplant Building)
Cost: Free
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Take a break with Savannah Children’s Theatre! Savannah Children’s Theatre has two full-day theatre camp options for winter break; this one “Elves on Strike” for 2nd-7th grades & another for 8th-12th!
Get ready to tap, tap, tap those happy feet! Join us for a FREE showing of the movie Happy Feet paired with a tap-dancing exercise on Thursday, December 28.
This event is free and open to all ages. No pre-registration required. The movie will begin at 10am at the Savannah Cultural Arts Center located at 201 Montgomery St in Savannah.
The Savannah Cultural Arts Center is operated by the City of Savannah’s Cultural Resources department. Learn more at savannahga.gov/arts.
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Frozen Fantasy Camp, Mon Dec. 18-Wed. Dec. 20, 9-11AM, Ages 4-6. This is a 3-day camp, the fee covers all three days. Deadline to register. Sign up here.
Frozen Fantasy: Dance into a magical world of ice and snow discovering ways we can move our bodies like Snow Queens or Superheroes with special freezing powers. This class will incorporate dance components, obstacle courses, crafts, and snacks to make our frozen fantasy come to life.
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Parent/Child Arctic Animal Adventures, Wed. Dec. 27 and Fri. Dec. 29, 10-10:45AM. Parents + Ages 2-3. Deadline to register is 8AM Tues. Dec. 26 for the Wednesday class, 5PM Wed. Dec. 27 for the Friday class. Sign up here.
Arctic Animal Adventures: Bring your baby cubs to this winter adventure as we explore and move like seals, penguins, and polar bears in a fun filled music and movement class. We welcome parents, grandparents, or any adult that wants to participate. Each class offers a different arctic adventure.
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Sugar Plum Fairy Ballet Camp, Wed. Dec. 20 and Thurs. Dec 21, 1-3PM. Ages 7-10. This is a 2-day workshop, the fee covers both days. Deadline to register is 5PM Mon. Dec. 18. Sign up here.
Sugar Plum Fairy: Dance your way into this camp from inspirations of the iconic, Nutcracker and all the sweets that bring extra joy and grand jetes your way! This ballet class will focus on the basics of classical ballet through imagery, props, and technique to learn a rendition of the Sugar Plum Fairy.
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Get creative this Winter with performing and visual arts workshops for youth and teens at the Savannah Cultural Arts Center! Choose from a variety of offerings including holiday crafts, jewelry making, and dance adventures.
Visual Arts:
Block Print a Holiday Card for Families – Saturday, Dec 9, 9 – 11am | Parents + ages 13 – 17
Nameplate Necklaces for Teens – Monday, Dec 18, 1 – 4pm | Ages 13 – 17
Watercolor Holiday Cards for Teens – Monday, Dec 18, 1 – 4pm | Ages 13 – 18 (Workshop for Adults on November 30!)
Create Your Own Art Gallery for Teens – Tuesday, Dec 19, 3 – 5pm | Ages 13 – 17
Create Your Own Art Gallery for Tweens – Wednesday, Dec 20, 3 – 5pm | Ages 10 – 12
Wirework Ornaments – Wednesday, Dec 20, 10am – 12pm | Parents + ages 13 and up
Teen Workshop: Metal Water Casting for Jewelry – Saturday, Dec 30, 10am – 1pm | Ages 13 – 18 (Workshop for Adults on January 9!)
Performing Arts:
Frozen Fantasy Camp – Wednesday, Dec 18 – Friday, Dec 20, 9 – 11am | Ages 4 – 6
Sugar Plum Fairy Ballet Camp – Wednesday, Dec 20 and Thursday, Dec 21, 1 – 3pm | Ages 7 – 10
Parent/Child Arctic Animal Adventures – Wednesday, Dec 27 and Friday, Dec 29, 10 – 10:45pm | Ages 2 – 3
Inclement weather put a damper on Richmond Hill’s Winter Wonderland Festival earlier this month. While organizers could not reschedule all of the activities originally planned, they still want to provide some fun during the first week of Christmas vacation.
Come on out to the night market from 4:30-7:30PM Sat. Dec. 16 2023. There will be around 50 vendors, plus Santa!, photo booth, live music and dog rescue.
Thursday, December 14 | 7PM | Lucas Theatre for the Arts
Join the SCAD Bee Sharps, the university’s elite performance ensemble, for an evening of carols and good cheer at the all-new Holiday Spectacular concert. The Bee Sharps will be joined by special guest stars and alumni, including American Idol winner Candice Glover (B.F.A., dramatic writing, 2022), as SCAD celebrates the holiday season. Guests will step into a winter wonderland to enjoy old and new holiday favorites at this festive new tradition directed by Tony Award-nominated producer, actor, and SCAD artistic director of executive ensembles Mike Evariste.
Tickets for the concert are $15 for students, seniors, and military; and $25 for the general public.
Did you know your child can receive a letter from the North Pole?
Through the USPS’s Letters From Santa program, a letter written by your child can be mailed to Santa and they will receive a return letter with a real postmark from the North Pole! You can learn more about this program on the USPS website
If you have older kids, consider signing up to “adopt” a child’s letter and send a note or gift to another child through the USPS Operation Santa program here.
Join assistant curator Brittany Richmond at TAD Café for an evening celebrating tasty treats and contemporary art. Explore SCAD MOA’s exhibitions to inspire decorative elements on holiday cookies, blending art and edible expression to tap all the senses.
Admission is free. All skill levels welcome. Materials included. Boxed dinner provided.
To sign up, contact Hannah Thompson, manager of museum visitation and programming, at hthompso@scad.edu.
Plant Riverside District will host a free community event honoring Kwanzaa on Tues. Dec. 26 2023 with master storyteller Lillian Grant-Baptiste. This celebration is free and open to the public and will take place at Plant Riverside District, which is on Savannah’s historic riverfront at 400 W. River St.
On Tues. Dec. 26, the first day of Kwanzaa, Plant Riverside District invites all to join in a community event at 5:30PM at Beethoven’s Terrace. This free evening Kwanzaa program will feature Lillian Grant-Baptiste, an informed cultural artist, motivational speaker and master storyteller who will share stories about Kwanzaa, focusing upon the holiday’s rich history and the significance of its seven core principles, highlighting the first day core principle of Unity.
Following this event, attendees will have an opportunity to visit Baobab Lounge, where they can meet Grant-Baptiste. There will be a selection of specialty drinks and bites from a Kwanzaa-inspired menu.
This celebratory menu will be available at Baobab Lounge from Tuesday, Dec. 26 through Sunday, Dec. 31 during the seven days of Kwanzaa. Guest will enjoy the opportunity to visit a traditional altar featuring the Kinara candleholder, plus white flowers will be available for guests to float down the Savannah River in honor of their ancestors.
On Friday, Dec. 29, Plant Riverside District will highlight local Black entrepreneurs to celebrate the principle of Ujamaa. Guests who purchase items from Hall of Sneakz and Rhoot Man Beverage Company at the Savannah Christmas Market will receive a special 10% discount at Baobab Lounge.
For more information about Kwanzaa celebration at Plant Riverside District or to view a complete schedule of events, visit plantriverside.com.
