Hands-on demos & more SCAD Fibers Open Studio this Friday in Savannah

Experience one of the most enigmatic majors at SCAD during the fibers department’s open studio this Fri. Feb. 21, 5-8pm @ Pepe Hall, 212 W. Taylor St. Savannah.

Showcasing installations, work in progress, and hands-on demonstrations, this is your chance to delve into the art of 3D design.

Under the guidance of fibers virtuosos, enjoy make-and-take moments from screen printing, indigo dyeing, and tufting to embroidery, weaving, and more. Light refreshments will be served.

This event is free and open to the public. Email fibers@scad.edu with any questions.

The SCAD fibers program is the largest in the U.S. with a comprehensive curriculum and inspiring facilities featuring advanced tools and resources. SCAD fibers students refine their aesthetic and technical skills as they elevate their knowledge of color, style, and composition. Alumni go on to work in inventive and in-demand roles, gaining prestige in the fine art and luxury sectors; designing elaborate installations for fashion houses and retailers; launching their own studios, brands, and lines; and developing innovative products and materials for iconic brands.

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STEAM Break Spring Break day camp @ Georgia Tech Savannah

Come to Georgia Tech Savannah for a STEAM Break day camp where every day this week will be devoted to a different letter of STEAM! Join us for one day or all five days.

Georgia Tech Savannah, March 31^st  – April 4^th | 9 am – 3 pm

Monday – Science

Tuesday – Technology

Wednesday – Engineering

Thursday – Art

Friday – Mathematics

For: 1^st – 5^th Graders

Dates and Times: March 31^st – April 4^th | 9 am – 3 pm

Cost: $75 per day

Register online here.

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Spring Break Art Camps 2025 @ Scribble Art Studio, Savannah

Sign up your student for a fun half-day spring break camp @ Scribble Art Studio, 212 E 37th St, Savannah.

These Drop In Days are designed for students ages 5-12 who would love to create artwork inspired by the season. We provide all materials for students to explore more than one project and art medium. 

Camp is 9AM-Noon: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri March 17-April 11 2025.

Book by the week or daily drop-in.

Sign up online here.

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Summer Camp 2025 @ Scribble Art Studio in Savannah

Enrollment is open for Summer Camp 2025 @ Scribble Art Studio, 212 E. 37th St., Savannah.

Camp is weekly Monday-Friday from May 27-Aug. 8 2025 for ages 5-14.

Summer Art Camp is five days of total art time! Drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture & fiber arts table. All art materials included. There will be two instructors staffed for camp.  Every staff member has experience in teaching youth art classes and guide with positive reinforcement.  

Sign up online here.

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Have you ever wondered what life was like before the light bulb? Join us as we discover what it was like at Oatland Island Wildlife Center in Savannah in the 1800’s.

Activities may include candle making, open fire cooking, games, music,and rope making. Hay rides also available for an additional fee (cash only). 

Cabin Fever Open House, 10AM-2PM Sat. Feb. 22 2025 @ Oatland Island Wildlife Center, Savannah

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Mini Masters for ages 1-4 & their caregivers– Monday, 11am-12pm in Savannah

Calling all little creatives! Embark on a journey of artistic expression, discovery, and exploration with SCAD Museum of Art educators. Brimming with imaginative activities designed just for kiddos, each day is packed with programming inspired by the latest exhibitions. While enjoying art projects, gallery visits, outdoor play, creative indoor games, dance parties, and, of course, snack time, your budding geniuses (and you) can form new friendships.

Mini Masters Morning is programmed for children ages 1–4. Kids must be accompanied by an adult. To RSVP or for more information, email Hannah Thompson at hthompso@scad.edu.

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Spring Break 2025 Horseback Riding Camp @ Red Gate Farms, Savannah

Red Gate Farms Equestrian Center in Savannah will offer a horseback riding Spring Break 2025 camp from 8:30AM-2:30PM on the following dates:

Wed. March 19-Fri. March 21 2025

Tues. April 1-Thurs. April 3 2025

Fri. April 18 & Mon. April 21 2025

For ages 6-12. Cost: $125 per day.

Learn more and register online here.

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Horseback Riding Group Lessons @ Red Gate Farms, Savannah

Sign up your child for group horseback riding lessons @ Red Gate Farms in Savannah,

Weekly 1-hour class on your selected date and time.

Learn more here.

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After-School Teen & Youth Art Classes @ Savannah Cultural Arts Center

Time to sign up for after-school youth art classes @ Savannah Cultural Arts Center, which start Jan. 15 2025.

Register online here.

View the full catalog here.

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Free admission to Savannah museums, historic sites on Georgia Historical Society’s Super Museum Sunday 2025

Explore more than 100 sites during Super Museum Sunday 2025 on Feb. 9, noon-4PM.

Enjoy free admission to participating museums, historic sites, house museums, art museums, and other points of interest throughout Georgia open their doors for an exceptional opportunity to experience the history in our own backyard.

This popular annual event is organized by Georgia Historical Society as part of the annual Georgia History Festival.

2025 Super Museum Sunday

Sunday, February 9, 2025

12PM – 4PM

Participating sites so you can make your game plan:

American Prohibition Museum

Andrew Low House Museum

Beach Institute

Bonaventure Historical Society

City of Savannah Municipal Archives *virtual experience only*

Congregation Mickve Israel

Davenport House Museum – a property of Historic Savannah Foundation

First African Baptist Church

First Bryan Baptist Church

Flannery O’Connor Childhood Home

Fort Pulaski National Monument

Georgia Historical Society

Georgia State Railroad Museum

Gray’s Reef Ocean Discovery Center

Green-Meldrim House

Harper Fowlkes House

Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace Museum

The King-Tisdell Cottage

Lutheran Church of the Ascension

Massie Heritage Center

National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force

Oatland Island Wildlife Center

Old Fort Jackson

Ossabaw Island

Pin Point Heritage Museum

Ralph Mark Gilbert Civil Rights Museum

Savannah African Art Museum

Savannah Botanical Gardens

Savannah Children’s Museum

Savannah History Museum and Battlefield Memorial Park

Savannah-Ogeechee Canal Museum & Nature Center

SCAD Museum of Art

Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum

Telfair Museums’ Jepson Center

Telfair Museums’ Owens-Thomas House & Slave Quarters

Telfair Museums’ Telfair Academy

Thunderbolt Historical Society

Tybee Island Light Station and Museum

Tybee Island Marine Science Center

UGA Marine Education Center & Aquarium

Webb Military Museum

Wormsloe Historic Site

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2025 Colonial Faire & Muster
February 8+9, 2025
10AM – 4PM

Explore this living-history event – Colonial Faire & Muster – at Wormsloe State Historic Site and learn about life in eighteenth-century Georgia through cooking, dancing, craft, and military demonstrations. Fees apply on Saturday, but admission is free on Sunday.

Wormsloe State Historic Site
7601 Skidaway Road
Savannah, Georgia

Learn more here.

Sponsored by Gulfstream, with support from the Society of Colonial Wars in the State of Georgia.

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British Swim School of Savannah

Start swim lessons this winter before spots in lessons fill up this spring

Staying active in the water year-round helps your child stay confident and prepared. Sign up with British Swim School of Savannah for a fun and rewarding swimming journey!

Visit BritishSwimSchool.com/Savannah/ to learn more about their swim lessons and find a nearby location! 

BritishSwimSchool.com/Savannah/

912-303-7853

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Mountainfilm on Tour Savannah Family Matinee @ Savannah Cultural Arts Center

Bring your kids to Mountainfilm on Tour Savannah’s Family Matinee 2PM Sat. Jan. 25 @ Savannah Cultural Arts Center, 201 Montgomery St.

Cost: $15.

The whole family is invited for an afternoon of movies, treats, and prizes! Featuring door prizes, mobile touch tank, free ice cream

Seating is limited. Get your tickets today here.

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After-School Teen & Youth Clay Classes @ Savannah Cultural Arts Center

Teen Clay Classes for ages 13-18 – 2 session class

Monday, January 13 and Monday, January 27 – 6:00-8:00pm

$37.50/$30 City of Savannah Resident – Registration deadline: January 9

REGISTER HERE

Youth Clay – Ages 9

Youth and teens can unleash their creativity in a fun and engaging clay class in the new year! In youth clay, students will learn fundamental hand building techniques while creating fun and imaginative pieces. In teen clay, students will learn a mix of hand building, skill-building, and experimental projects.

Teen Clay – Ages-12 – 3 session class

Tuesday, January 14, 21, and 28^th – 4:00-5:30pm

$42.20/$33.75 City of Savannah Resident – Registration deadline: January 10

REGISTER HERE

The price reflected is for all class dates. All skill levels welcome, all materials supplied. All classes take place at the Savannah Cultural Arts Center located at 201 Montgomery St.

View the full catalog here.

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Skidaway Island State Park Descriptions & Dates

Fun nature programs happening in January 2024 @ Skidaway Island State Park in Savannah. Unless otherwise noted, programs are free. $5 for parking.

Animal of the Day: Drop by the Interpretive Center to meet, touch, and learn all about one of the animals.

Archery*: Learn the basics of archery and test your skills on the range. This program will cover basic safety and technique. Equipment provided. Participants must be at least 10 years old. $10 per person. Please call the Visitor Center to register in advance. Plan to arrive at least 10 minutes early to check in at the archery range.

DIY Birdfeeder: Birdfeeders provide an energetic boost to the diets of local and migrating birds looking for a hearty meal. Make your own to take home while watching our birdfeeders. Meet behind the Visitor Center at the picnic tables. $3 per person.

History Hike: How to build an island: Natural history buffs will enjoy this exciting hike all about the formation of the barrier islands in our area, including information about the mega fauna that once lived here. Meet at the Big Ferry Trailhead for a 1.5 mile hike. 

iNaturalist 101: Learn how to use the smartphone and desktop applications to make observations, suggest identifications, explore wildlife in the local area, and more! Download the app and create an account ahead of time to get the most out of this program. Meet in front of the Visitor Center for a brief tutorial before we head outside to make observations. 

Kids Care: Cleanup Challenge: On this National Day of Service, here’s an opportunity to give back! As Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. said, “Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, what are you doing for others?” Stop by the Visitor Center to receive information and materials. Junior Rangers will receive credit towards a Kids Care service patch. 

National Bird Day Hike: Join us on this special day for an easy 1-mile hike to and from the iconic observation tower. You will enjoy learning how to spot and identify forest and shore birds with a ranger. Meet at the Big Ferry Trailhead. 

Picnic with a View: Pack a lunch and join us for a laid-back hike to the observation tower. Meet at the Big Ferry Trailhead at 12:30PM. The total distance is 1 mile, with a break at the observation tower to eat lunch as we enjoy the beauty of Skidaway Narrows.

Read with a Ranger: Young children will enjoy getting out for this hour of interactive reading. Listen to nature stories perfect for children with a love of the outdoors. Meet at the Interpretive Center, outside if fair weather.

Roving Ranger: A ranger will be roving the park to answer your questions about local flora, fauna, and more!

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Farm Day @ Red Gate Farms in Savannah

Sign up your child for a special Farm Day @ Red Gate Farms Equestrian Center in Savannah on Feb. 2, 11:30AM-2:30PM. For ages 6-12.

Learn essential horsemanship skills and horse care, enjoy thrilling pony rides, and participate in fun team-building games.

Interact with Red Gate Farm’s adorable farm animals and gain a deeper appreciation for the hard work of maintaining a farm.

This event promises a day full of adventure, learning, and fun!

Cost: $100/child.

Register online here.

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Parents’ Afternoon Out @ Summit Gymnastics, Savannah

Drop off your kids to play @ Summit Gymnastics’ open play and obstacle course day while you have some childfree time this Sat. Feb. 1, 11AM-12:30PM. For ages 4-10.

Cost: $10 for preregistration. $15 for walk in.

Free time; obstacle course, gymnastics fun, games.

Sign up here.

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Free SCAD Museum of Art Drawing Club for Middle & High School Students – Wednesdays at 4PM

Let your imagination run wild at this weekly drawing workshop for aspiring creatives focusing on the basic principles of art and design. Seek inspiration in the galleries, meet new friends, and begin preparing a portfolio of your work as museum educators offer tutorials to perfect your drawing skills.

This workshop for middle school and high school students is free and open to the public.

To RSVP or for more information, email Hannah Thompson, manager of museum visitation and programming, at hthompso@scad.edu.

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Artful Afternoon for Savannah Homeschool Families – Wednesday, 1-4pm

Calling all homeschooling families! Amplify your student’s artist journey with an enriching workshop at the SCAD Museum of Art in Savannah. In this immersive experience, education and creativity collide to offer a field study for homeschooled students.

This event presents a unique opportunity for your students to acclimate into the art world as observers and creators. While they feed their creative minds among the exhibitions, they’ll meet other students and foster lasting community connections.

What to expect:

• Artist appreciation: Encounter the work of diverse artists while touring the SCAD Museum of Art’s galleries with a museum educator.
• Artmaking: Express creative ideas at interactive art stations equipped with the necessary materials and guidance to create art inspired by work seen in the museum.
• Build community: Connect with other homeschooling families who share a passion for art and education.
• Learn as you go: Deepen your appreciation for the world of visual expression while learning more about art styles, social significance, and the use of varied materials.

All ages are welcome. Students under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. To RSVP or send inquiries, email Hannah Thompson at hthompso@scad.edu.

This event is free and open to the public.

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Free museum admission for Savannah Residents – Second Sunday, all day

SCAD MOA in Savannah welcomes our Savannah community to enjoy free admission on the second Sunday of every month. Residents of Savannah or any of its surrounding counties (Chatham, Bryan, Effingham, Liberty, Beaufort, and Jasper) are invited to visit free of charge.

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Parent & Child Music & Movement Kindermusik Playdates, Savannah

Sat. Jan. 11, 2025, 10AM Playdate: A Trip to the Toy Shop!

Wind up your imagination and come to Kindermusik Savannah for A Trip to the Toy Shop – a pretend visit to the magical, musical world of toys and make believe!

Through songs, stories, and movement, we’ll be celebrating the timeless charm of classic old toys such as twirling tops, puffing trains, marching soldiers, dancing ballerinas, bouncing balls, gliding rocking horses, and jumping jack-in-the-boxes.

40 mins long / For ages 0-7 and their caregivers / All children will take home an instrument!

Join the playdate here.

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Registration Now Open for Youth Visual and Performing Arts Classes @ Savannah Cultural Arts Center

A new term of arts classes at the Savannah Cultural Arts Center start back January 6^th! Choose from offerings in dance, painting, clay and more for kids and teens ages 2-18.

View the full catalog below and visit savannahga.gov/artsclasses to register your child today!

Winter Arts of the Wild – for youth who are blind of have low vision (Grades 1-8)

Home School Art (Ages 6-12)

Youth Art (Ages 9-12)

Teen Clay (Ages 13-18)

Youth Clay (Ages 9-12)

Youth Tap Dance (Ages 9-13)

Parent/Child Movement (Ages 2-3)

Creative Movement (Ages 3-4)

Discovering Dance (Ages 5-6)

Exploring Ballet and Tap (Ages 7-9)

Exploring Drama and Stagecraft (Ages 11-14)

Youth Musical Theater (Ages 9-13)

All classes take place at the Savannah Cultural Arts Center located at 201 Montgomery St.

Sign up online here.

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FREE Winter Movie and Craft @ Savannah Cultural Arts Center

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.

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FREE Winter Movie and Tap Activity @ Savannah Cultural Arts Center

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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Musical Theater Class @ Savannah Cultural Arts Center

Whether they dream of starring in a Broadway show or just love to express themselves, this class provides a fun and supportive environment where your child can shine! We’ll explore different musicals, styles of dance, and bring acting into movements of dance to transform them into a true theater kid. 

Thursdays from January 9 – February 13, 2:30-3:30pm. $ 30/$24 City of Savannah Resident.

Deadline to register is Tuesday, January 7 at 12pm. 

REGISTER HERE

The price reflected is for all class dates. All classes take place at the Savannah Cultural Arts Center located at 201 Montgomery St. View the full catalog here. 

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Tumbling Classes @ Crowned Elite Athletics, Savannah

Crowned Elite Athletics in Savannah has tumbling class spots open NOW!

Join a tumbling class, bring a friend, and learn new skills. Classes from Beginner to Advanced available at convenient evening times. Ages 3+.

Crowned Elite Atheltics is also still filling spots for their Regional Team.

Contact Crowned Elite Athletics for a private evaluation. Email info@crownedeliteathletics.com  Text :  606-492-5419  or  912-308-5691

Learn more & sign up online here.

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Soccer Shots Savannah Winter Soccer 2024-2025

Enrollment for the Soccer Shots Savannah 8-week Winter Season is now open for children ages 2-8! 

Each season we use a different curriculum covering new skills and character words while having fun! We’re kicking off our Winter Season the week of January 13th and would love for your child to join us on Soccer Island this season!  

Visit Soccershots.org/savannah to learn more about our program!

Or go straight to our enrollment page and sign up for a location near you that that best fits your schedule at savannah-macon.soccershots.com.

We have locations all throughout Savannah, Wilmington Island, Pooler, Richmond Hill, Rincon, and Bluffton!

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Parent and Me Movement Class @ Savannah Cultural Arts Center

Parent and Child Movement is back at the Savannah Cultural Arts Center! 

Enjoy a morning having fun and bonding with your child in this class designed for ages 2-3. Play with your child in song and dance, helping them achieve confidence in cognitive and motor skills. Using props and imagination in themed organized play connects you with your child while watching their independence develop.

Saturdays from January 11 – February 15, 9:00-9:45am. $25/$20 City of Savannah Resident.

Deadline to register is Wednesday, January 8 at 5pm. 

REGISTER HERE

The price reflected is for all class dates.

All classes take place at the Savannah Cultural Arts Center located at 201 Montgomery St.

View the full catalog here.

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