Come to Savannah Children’s Museum on New Year’s Eve Day Tues. Dec. 31 2024 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. Come celebrate with us!
Savannah Children’s Museum will have special open days Mon. Dec. 30 & Tues. Dec. 31, 9AM-3PM. (SCM will be closed New Year’s Day Wed. Jan. 1.)
Enjoy a free screening of the movie Rise of the Guardians and craft on Friday, December 27 2024 starting at 1:00pm! This is a great activity for the whole family and kids will take home a completed craft.
Santa Claus, Jack Frost, the Sandman, the Easter Bunny and the Tooth Fairy team up to fight a phantom who steals children’s dreams and replaces them with fear. Rating: PG
This event is free and open to the public. No pre-registration required.
Enjoy a free screening of the movie Happy Feet Two and fun tap dance activity on Friday, January 3 2025 at 1:00pm! This is a great activity for the whole family and a way to get kids up and moving while learning a new skill.
Penguins Mumble and Gloria struggle to help their dance-phobic son Erik find his place in their community, while a new threat may put a stop to their singing and dancing forever. Rating: PG
This event is free and open to the public. No pre-registration required.
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Looking for post-Christmas, kid-friendly fun during winter holiday break?
Short train rides will be offered at Savannah’s Georgia State Railroad Museum – which is located next door to Savannah Children’s Museum and across Louisville Road from Savannah History Museum- Dec. 26-Dec. 30 2024.
Train rides are at 10am, 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, & 3pm. Schedule & locomotives subject to change, please call ahead. (912) 651-6823.
Camp activities include: riding lessons, hands-on learning about horse care and feeding, team-building games, arts & crafts, a special surprise activity.
PRICE: $125 per child AGES: 6 – 12 Years Old TIMES: 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM DATES: Dec. 23, 24, 26, 27, 30, 31 2024. Jan. 2, 3 2025
$50 off: add four or more camp days to your car and use coupon codes holidaycamp at checkout to receive $50 off. For multiple kids, checkout each child separately.
These Pooler kids’ holiday-break camps are open to the community. Your child does not need to be enrolled at Advanced Academics Academy to participate.
Step into a festive maritime wonderland at Ships of the Sea! From the artistry of maritime tattoos to holiday lights and festive fun, this is an evening you don’t want to miss:
*Explore the Sea of Ink exhibit and uncover the fascinating history behind maritime tattoos. *Snap a picture with Tattooed Santa, who brings maritime charm and holiday cheer as part of the exhibit. *Get creative at our craft station and make your own maritime-inspired holiday keepsake. *Exclusive holiday-themed nautical merchandise—perfect for gifting or keeping! *Sip on festive drinks and enjoy treats while soaking in the glow of the season.
Breakfast with Santa @ Richmond Hill Fire Department, Sat. Dec. 14. 8:30-11:30AM. Featuring Photos with Santa & Mrs. Claus; Holiday Crafts; Writing Letters to Santa; Inflatables; Photos with Santa & Mrs. Claus; “Snow” & more. Donations of new toys for RHFD’s “Operation Presents Under the Tree” initiative are greatly appreciated. Details here.
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Christmas on the Bluff in Thunderbolt, Sat. Dec. 14, 4-7PM: The Town of Thunderbolt announces the return of Christmas on the Bluff. Festivities include: photos with Santa, live entertainment, cookie decorating, ornament decorating, vendor village, food trucks. Vendors, food trucks & activities will be set up @ 3107 River Dr., next to River Drive CrossFit. Free & open to the public. Details here.
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Brunch with Santa @ Plant Riverside District, Savannah, Sun. Dec. 15, 11AM-3PM. Reserve your spot in advance. Details here.
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Meet & Greet with Santa @ Plant Riverside District. See the schedule here.
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Christmas on the River will be part of the featured entertainment during the Savannah Christmas Market at Plant Riverside District . A variety of dance and musical acts will be featured on Friday evening Dec 13 and Sat. Dec. 14.
The star of the show, 32nd Annual Lighted Christmas Parade, is Sat. Dec. 14, 2024 featuring bands, floats, dancing groups. The parade begins at Plant Riverside District on the west end of River Street at 5:30PM and continues to the east end up to Broughton Street and through City Market.
Events are free and open to the public.
Entertainment Schedule – Plant Riverside District, 400 W. River Street, Savannah, GA 31401
Fri. Dec. 13, 2024
5:00pm – 5:10pm So Unique Dance Studio
5:20pm – 5:30pm Oglethorpe Charter Cheer
5:40pm – 6:10pm Maxine Patterson School of Dance
6:15pm – 7:00pm Skidaway Belles
7:15pm – 8:00pm 3rd Infantry Division Brass Band
Sat. Dec. 14, 2024
2:00pm – 2:15pm One Spirit Dance Academy
2:30pm – 2:45pm All About Cheer and Dance Company
3:00pm – 3:25pm Marylin Youmans School of Dance and Baton Twirling
3:30pm – 3:50pm Gretchen Greene School of Dance
4:00pm – 4:15pm The STUDIO Savannah
5:30pm – 7:00pm Lighted Christmas Parade – Begins at Plant Riverside District, the route is east on River Street, up East Broad Ramp, down Bay Street, right on Lincoln Street, right on Broughton Street, right on Jefferson Street ending in City Market.
Bring your little one for some holiday fun @ these holiday playdates at Savannah Sharks new gym in Richmond Hill, 220 Thunderbird Drive, Richmond Hill. No pre-registration required. Drop-Ins welcome.
11AM Sat. Dec. 21: Dr. Seuss’ beloved classic ‘How the Grinch Stole Christmas’ from director Ron Howard and starring Jim Carrey. Arrive early in order to enjoy a special presentation courtesy of Disney+. The heartwarming animated short, “An Almost Christmas Story,” will screen starting at 10:30AM.
This event is free and open to the general public with a donation of a non-perishable food item benefiting America’s Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia.
3PM Sat. Dec. 21: Home Alone. Arrive early in order to enjoy a special presentation courtesy of Disney. The heartwarming animated short, “An Almost Christmas Story,” will screen starting at 2:30PM.
This event is free and open to the general public with a donation of a non-perishable food item benefiting America’s Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia and includes free concessions.
7PM Sat. Dec. 21: It’s A Wonderful Life. This event is free and open to the general public with a donation of a non-perishable food item benefiting America’s Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia and includes free concessions.
Kids aged 6 to 8 can join us for a fun holiday workshop on Thursday, December 19 from 5-6pm! They will have fun learning about Hanukkah and the history of the dreidel with hands-on art activities.
All materials provided. $5 per child
All classes take place at the Savannah Cultural Arts Center located at 201 Montgomery St.
Santa and Mrs. Claus will ride through the Whitemarsh & Wilmington neighborhoods with Chatham County & Islands Division fire trucks, spreading holiday cheer to families along the way. To make the route more efficient, there will now be Santa Stops (marked with Christmas trees on the map) where families can gather for extra time with Santa and Mrs. Claus.
Your ticket to see the musical Rudolph @ Savannah Children’s Theatre includes the chance to meet Mr. & Mrs. Claus in the lobby, right by the SCT Christmas tree! If meeting the big guy is too much for your little one, there’s a Letters to Santa craft where they can write or draw their wishes & leave them for Santa. Only 3 shows remaining…
Camp activities include: riding lessons, hands-on learning about horse care and feeding, team-building games, arts & crafts, a special surprise activity.
PRICE: $125 per child AGES: 6 – 12 Years Old TIMES: 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM DATES: Dec. 23, 24, 26, 27, 30, 31 2024. Jan. 2, 3 2025
$50 off: add four or more camp days to your car and use coupon codes holidaycamp at checkout to receive $50 off. For multiple kids, checkout each child separately.
Tybee Island’s Annual Christmas Parade of Lights is Fri. December 6th at 6:30 PM
Bring canned food donations! Your donations will be collected along the parade route by city staff. All donations will be dropped off at the Rising Tyde Food Pantry located on Tybee Island.
Friday, December 6 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Tybrisa Street
The Tybee Polar Plunge returns to Tybee Island on Jan. 1, 2025. Join thousands and take the plunge into the brisk Atlantic Ocean at 12 noon on New Year’s Day.
January 1, 2025 10:30 AM- Gangs of Goofs Costume Contest and Parade 12:00 PM- Polar Plunge! (Volunteers will be on the Pier as early as 9:30 AM to hand out t- shirts) Tybee Island Pier
Create a holiday inspired bracelet with charms and beads along with a jewelry box designed by you and your littlest artists in this Savannah parent & child workshop @ a centrally-located studio, 3301 Waters Avenue next to AV8 Barbers.
Join us for a “Parent & Me” Jewelry Bracelet and Box-making class. Create personalized Christmas-themed bracelets using colorful beads and charms, then decorate a keepsake box for your creations. This workshop promotes creativity and family bonding, perfect for holiday gifts. No experience is necessary—just bring your holiday spirit! Led by jewelry maker from Glenda’s Gems and artist Jennifer Mack Watkins.
A drop-in art event in Savannah near Daffin Park that introduces various art material to create a work of art to take home. Create artwork that celebrates the holidays @ this centrally-located studio, 3301 Waters Avenue next to AV8 Barbers.
Reserve your spot via the QR code above for this free Savannah Kwanzaa Celebration on Sat. Dec. 28, 10AM-12:30PM @ 3301 Waters Avenue next to AV8 Barbers.
Free activities include art making, music & dance, book giveaways, read alouds, brand portraits.
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Oatland Island Wildlife Center is offering a very special Toddler Tuesday on December 17.
This will be a shorter Toddler Tuesday program with songs and learning about polar animals. There will be free play with a train, a craft, hot chocolate and cookies. This event is aged for toddlers but older siblings may come.
Please select one of the three times options: 9AM, 10AM or 11AM.
Cost: $7 kids; $5 adults.
Pre registration & pre-payment are required online here.
Regular Toddler Tuesday programs will resume on Jan. 7, 2025.
Toddler Tuesday is a program for 1-4 year old children and their caregivers that focuses on one of our animals, or a relevant nature theme. The program will meet at the picnic pavilion and will include singing, finger play, a story, and a possible encounter with one of our furry, feathered or scaly residents.
Occasionally the program ventures to an exhibit, so dress appropriately and bring your stroller and walking shoes. Toddler Tuesday is weather dependent and in case of extreme weather and a cancellation is called for, attendees will be emailed at the address you registered your child with.
Sessions are offered twice on Tuesdays: 10-10:30AM & 11-11:30AM
If you don’t see a new theme, don’t worry, the program runs all year except one week during 4th of July and over the winter holidays.
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Savannah Santa Train train rides are sold out. But tickets are available for activities-only so you can still take part in the day-long festivities happening Sat. Dec. 7, 9am-5pm Georgia State Railroad Museum & Savannah Children’s Museum at 655 Louisville Road in Savannah. (just without the train ride).
Festive activities include: Tin Soldier Training, the chance to operate a model train, Santa visits, the Grinch, food trucks, holiday crafts, Christmas tree activities with Savannah Tree Foundation, carving demos of hand-crafted spinning tops, which are available for purchase.
Food vendors include Popcorn Geeks; Top Dog Food Truck; Leopold’s Ice Cream; @BowTie Barbecue Co.
The event goes all day – so come enjoy the activities.
This year’s sponsors: Memorial Health Dwaine & Cynthia Willett Children’s Hospital of Savannah, Regions Bank, Norfolk Southern, Kim Lyle Real Estate, Colonial Oil.
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Bundle up for a ride on Kindermusik’s one-horse open sleigh! The bells are ringing, the snow is falling, and you will make jingly music together!
Celebrate Kindermusik’s last playdates of 2024 on Sat. Dec. 14 with a flurry of wintry songs, dances, instruments, and making warm memories in the cold weather.
Bring along the whole family for this cozy December playdates: Jingle All the Way!
Parents and children together will engage with instruments, singing, moving, dancing, story time, and more delightful activities in this exciting one-time Kindermusik class. Limited spaces! Claim your child’s spot before it fills!
Sat. Dec. 14, 2024 – choose 10 or 11AM. Playdates are 40 minutes long.
Step into a festive maritime wonderland at Ships of the Sea! From the artistry of maritime tattoos to holiday lights and festive fun, this is an evening you don’t want to miss:
*Explore the Sea of Ink exhibit and uncover the fascinating history behind maritime tattoos. *Snap a picture with Tattooed Santa, who brings maritime charm and holiday cheer as part of the exhibit. *Get creative at our craft station and make your own maritime-inspired holiday keepsake. *Exclusive holiday-themed nautical merchandise—perfect for gifting or keeping! *Sip on festive drinks and enjoy treats while soaking in the glow of the season.
