There’s a new program in Savannah that encourages bonding between child and caregiver while also nurturing your little one’s emerging social and emotional development.
Mazel Tots – held at JEA Preschool in Midtown Savannah – is a fun multi-sensory experience that encourages both fine and gross motor development, socialization, and emerging language.
This program is free for the community. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
“My son has been attending Kindermusik for nearly three years now. He absolutely loves attending! All of the teachers are amazing. We love how friendly, welcoming, and calm the classes are. We absolutely love this Kindermusik location because the family-led business is what makes it special. Joining their class those years ago was one of the best decisions I have made regarding my son.”
-Jessica, mom to 3-year-old
Try a free class and experience the joys and magic of childhood music classes for yourself! Kindermusik with 88 Keys Piano, offering Kindermusik since 2002.
Get ready for three weekends of fair fun from October 19 through November 3 2024. On top of our two 18-hole Mini Golf courses, Go-Kart tracks, and Arcade Games, we’ll have a number of specials and FREE activities for guests of all ages to enjoy at these Fun Zone Fairs. ● FREE Face Painting ● Costume Character Meet & Greets (Elsa from Frozen and Rubble from Paw Patrol) ● FREE 360 Photobooth ● 1/2 Price Funnel Cakes ● 1/2 Price Fried Oreos ● Double Arcade Credits ● Swag Giveaways (while supplies last) ● Ultimate Party Giveaway: Register to Win 1 of 12 Ultimate Parties! (Value: $449 per party). We are announcing two winners every Saturday and Sunday, October 19th through November 3rd. *One winner per family. Must register in person at Fun Zone. No purchase is necessary.
Fun Zone Fair Weekends will take place Saturday through Sunday on October 19-20, October 26-27, & November 2-3 at Fun Zone in Pooler. We hope to see you there! Find more information and share with your fair friends by visiting the Facebook event pages below: ● October 19-20 ● October 26-27 ● November 2-3 Hours: Saturdays: 12:00PM-12:00AM Sundays: 12:00-11:00PM
Savannah Children’s Museum will have a special “Happy Halloween Morning” 9AM-Noon on Halloween Thurs. Oct. 31 2024.
The morning will include: Halloween arts & crafts, pumpkin science, group pumpkin carving, Banana Boo Ghosts & Lolliop ghosts snack activity, Halloween storytime, Trick or Treating with Tippy the Tortoise – culminating with a Costume Parade. Wear your costume.
All included with admission.
Savannah Children’s Museum is open 9AM-3PM Wednesdays-Sundays.
Here’s a chance for Savannah middle and high school students to meet and hear insights from DeKalb County CEO and historian Michael Thurmond. This would be an stimulating FREE local event for students to receive extra credit for attending.
The 2024-2025 Georgia History Festival lecture will feature Michael Thurmond, DeKalb County CEO, historian, former Commissioner of Labor, and former member of the Georgia General Assembly on Thurs. Nov. 14, 6PM.
This engaging lecture will highlight the founding of the Georgia colony under the leadership of General James Edward Oglethorpe and examines Oglethorpe’s philosophical and moral evolution from slave trader to abolitionist. Mr. Thurmond is also the author of Freedom: Georgia’s Antislavery Heritage, 1733-1865 and A Story Untold: Black Men and Women in Athens History.
Location: The lecture will take place at Christ Church Episcopal, 28 Bull Street, in Savannah.
Cost: Free and open to the public.
This would be an ideal program for middle and high school age learners.
Are you ready to flip, twist, and soar? Crowned Elite tumbling classes in Savannah are perfect for all ages and skill levels! Whether you’re a beginner or looking to refine your skills, we have the right class for you.
If your middle schooler is interested in trying out and competing on their middle school golf team, give them a structured program during the Winter to improve the swing mechanics, practice habits and be ahead of the game in comparison to their peers.
On Wed. Oct 23, Coach Paul Johnson, Certified PGA Professional and multi-national award winner, is hosting an Open House that will discuss the Middle School Golf Team Winter Coaching Program and its details.
Below is a guest post from Kindermusik with 88 Keys Piano
Coming up NEXT WEEK: Headin’ Home Fest, a bluegrass music festival hosted by the Lindblom family (owners of Kindermusik with 88 Keys Piano in Bloomingdale)!
We’re giving FREE TICKETS to children!
Next week, October 23-27 in Swainsboro, GA at the beautiful covered outdoor pavilion of the Georgia Sports Arena, the Lindblom family band is hosting the 3rd Annual Headin’ Home Fest!
This is a bluegrass music festival for the whole family, with fantastic music and jamming, top-of-the-line bands from all over the country, camping (RV hookups and tent sites available!), food, fellowship, and good wholesome family fun. There couldn’t be a better way to enjoy the crisp South Georgia fall weather than to celebrate with banjos, fiddles, and guitars! We want YOUR family to join us!
Bluegrass is a style of music that’s all American and all acoustic. It’s a great style to introduce young children to, as they’re naturally fascinated by live musicians. The Lindblom family’s bluegrass band, Headin’ Home, is hosting this festival. We’re so passionate about getting young children interested in music that we’re giving away FREE TICKETS TO CHILDREN UNDER TEN! Youth aged 10-15 are also half price! 🙌
Performing bands include The Brothers Five (the 5 younger boys in the Lindblom family!), The Little Roy & Lizzy Show from GA,
The Kody Norris Show from TN, Lorraine Jordan & Carolina Road from NC, Backline from SC, and many more! See the full lineup and schedule here.
Day tickets and weekend tickets are both available, so you can choose to camp and stay the whole time, or just drive up for a day. Head over to our festival website, headinhomefest.com, to reserve your family’s tickets! If you’d like a campsite, you can reserve one there as well!
Remember, October 23-27, 2024 in Swainsboro, GA: the 3rd Annual Headin’ Home Fest! We’re so excited to see you NEXT WEEK!
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Kindermusik with 88 Keys Piano in Bloomingdale is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser
Classes are open for boys and girls ages 6 years- middle schoolers. All classes are held indoors at the Savannah Indoor Golf Club, which is located in the strip mall at Eisenhower and Waters Ave.
Calling all homeschooling families! Amplify your student’s artist journey with an enriching workshop at the SCAD Museum of Art. 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, 1-4PM on these upcoming Wednesdays:
11/13
12/11
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Free Drawing Club for Pre-Teens & Teens
Let your imagination run wild at this weekly drawing workshop @ SCAD Museum of Art 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, 4PM Wednesdays starting Oct. 2 2024
To RSVP or for more information, email Hannah Thompson, manager of museum visitation and programming, at hthompso@scad.edu.
4PM on these upcoming Wednesdays:
Drawing Club dates:
10/30
11/6
11/13
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Free admission on second Sundays
SCAD MOA 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. Noon-5PM on these Second Sundays.
Come to SCAD MOA for a docent-led tour presented in American Sign Language. ASL interpreters translate insight and observations for deaf and hearing-impaired audiences.
RSVP at least 48 hours prior to the tour by contacting Hannah Thompson, manager of museum visitation and programming, at hthompso@scad.edu. Sign language interpreters may be requested for all SCAD MOA tours with at least two weeks’ notice.
Enjoy free admission to Voyage of Discovery Family Day, where kids can dive into hands-on STEM and maritime history activities! From crafting scrimshaw to exploring Savannah’s seafaring heritage, it’s a day of fun and learning the whole family will love.
The Magical World of Toys in Savannah’s Live Oak neighborhood off Waters Avenue continues to host fun & free kids’ programs during October 2024. Those include the following:
Sun. Oct. 13: FREE Sunday Morning Magic School October Theme: The Mischief & Magic of the Color of Orange & the Wonder of Halloween, 11AM-1PM
Wed. Oct. 16: FREE Homeschooling Game Day, 11AM-3PM
Sun. Oct. 20: FREE Sunday Morning Magic School October Theme: The Mischief & Magic of the Color of Orange & the Wonder of Halloween, 11AM-1PM
Sun. Oct. 27: FREE Sunday Morning Magic School October Theme: The Mischief & Magic of the Color of Orange & the Wonder of Halloween, 11AM-1PM
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If you haven’t visited this Savannah toy store yet, one (or ALL) of these events will be a fun chance to do so. Toy store owner Dante Pierson regularly hosts popular, community kids’ events at the store.
Join Kindermusik Savannah for Sat. Oct. 19 2024 at 10AM for their monthly musical playdate: Autumn Leaves, a musical celebration of fall.
Make music together about falling leaves, dancing squirrels, wild geese, cool weather, apple trees, and hay rides.
You won’t want to miss this cozy and charming Kindermusik playdate – especially because we’re only running it ONCE!
This playdate is open for children ages 0-7 and their caregivers.
Come and watch your child engage with instruments, singing, moving, dancing, story time, and more delightful activities in this exciting one-time Kindermusik class.
Limited spaces.
For more info visit kindermusikwith88keys.com or text 912-432-5885. Kindermusik…A Good Beginning Never Ends.
Let your little one explore their creative side this fall with visual arts classes designed just for them! Classes start back Oct. 14 2024. View the catalog below and visit savannahga.gov/artsclasses to register your child today!
Home School Art (Ages 6-12)
Youth Drawing and Painting (Ages 9-12)
Discovering Art (Ages 6-8)
Adventures in Art (Ages 9-12)
Teen Clay (Ages 13-18)
Youth Clay (Ages 9-12)
Home School Clay (Ages 6-12)
All classes take place at the Savannah Cultural Arts Center located at 201 Montgomery St.
The Museum is arranged for self-guided tours. Please expect to spend at least one hour on site to explore the galleries and gardens.
The Museum is located in historic downtown Savannah at 41 Martin Luther King, Jr., Boulevard, between the Holiday Inn and The Grey restaurant. Ships of the Sea is only one block west of City Market and a few blocks north of the Visitor Center. Free parking is available for guests in the Museum’s parking lot located on the south side of the building.
ADULT: $15.00.
STUDENT: $12.50 (THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL, OR COLLEGE WITH ID).
DISCOUNT: $12.50 (SENIOR – 65 OR OVER, PAST OR PRESENT MILITARY).
CHILD: FREE (5 AND UNDER).
FAMILY: $40.00 (UP TO 2 ADULTS AND THREE CHILDREN UNDER 18).
GROUP: $10.00/PERSON (FOR GROUPS OF 10 OR MORE WHO MAKE RESERVATIONS AHEAD OF TIME).
Residents of Savannah and surrounding areas are invited to enjoy free admission to the Telfair Museums’ Jepson Center in Savannah for a day of engaging artist demonstrations and art projects!
In celebration of the exhibition, ‘Norman Rockwell and Peers,’ families are encouraged to come witness the talents of local children’s book illustrators and discover their own inner artists with creative studio activities.
Free admission for locals is made possible thanks to investment by the City of Savannah, The Georgia Council for the Arts, Colonial Group, Inc., and the National Endowment for the Arts.
$5 per child. Adults: Members free, Non-members $12
Start your day with art. Once a month, Telfair Museums’ youngest patrons are invited to the Jepson in downtown Savannah for story time, a special tour, and an art activity. Strollers, crying babies, toddlers, and older siblings are all welcome here.
Space is limited. Pre-register to secure your spot.
Let your little ones’ imaginations soar during the new Artful Tales Story Time every Friday at 10:30AM in the Telfair Children’s Art Museum located at the Jepson Center.
This enchanting program is perfect for young art lovers and curious minds, combining the joy of storytelling with the wonder of art. Each week, Telfair Museums’ skilled storytellers will bring captivating tales to life, encouraging creativity and imagination in a vibrant, art-filled setting.
This event is free for Telfair members and included with general museum admission.
In British Swim School of Savannah’s Turtle 1 level, your child will take a big leap in their swimming journey! In a small, supportive group, they’ll learn important safety skills and beginner strokes on their front and back—key building blocks for water survival and future stroke development.
It’s amazing to see them grow stronger and more confident with every lesson.
And when they graduate to Turtle 2, they’ll officially be a Safer Swimmer!
Learn more and sign up for Savannah swim lessons near you here.
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Join us on the Georgia Tech Savannah campus this school year for Saturday STEAMlabs! This program is primarily for 1st – 8th graders, but there will be programs this year for high school students too.
Every Saturday session is designed to inspire and enrich a student’s STEAM interest. Fun and learning go hand-in-hand for 3 and a half hours packed with experiments, hands-on learning, projects, and more!
Dates and Times:
Saturday, 8:30AM – 12PM
Sept. 28 2024 – Tales of Discovery
October 19 2024 – Campfire Storytelling
November 16 2024 – Narratives from a Military Perspective
Cost: $60 per participant
Address: 190 Technology Circle, Savannah, GA 31407
Georgia State Railroad Museum and Savannah Children’s Museum will transform into a magical Harry Potter-themed experience during “Frogwarts” on Sunday, October 20 2024, 11AM- 3PM.
Families are immersed in STEAM activities, such as chemistry, engineering, biology, and art, all disguised as magical classes inspired by the beloved book series. Lowcountry Turners will be making custom lathe-turned wands that will be available for purchase while supplies last.
Other activities will be led by CHS’s community partners including Dogwood Pediatric Dentistry, Callaway Critters, Georgia Southern Center for Wildlife Education, Memorial Health Dwaine & Cynthia Willett Children’s Hospital, Coastal Rail Buffs, Savannah Speech and Hearing, and Starbase Savannah.
Pie Society food truck and Savannah Square Pops will be on-site with treats available for purchase.
Sponsored by the Lesher Family Foundation, Dogwood Pediatric Dentistry, Regions Bank, Norfolk Southern, and Colonial Group, Inc
Calling all homeschooling families! Amplify your student’s artist journey with an enriching workshop at the SCAD Museum of Art. 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, 1-4PM on these upcoming Wednesdays:
10/16
11/13
12/11
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Free Drawing Club for Pre-Teens & Teens
Let your imagination run wild at this weekly drawing workshop @ SCAD Museum of Art 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, 4PM Wednesdays starting Oct. 2 2024
To RSVP or for more information, email Hannah Thompson, manager of museum visitation and programming, at hthompso@scad.edu.
4PM on these upcoming Wednesdays:
Drawing Club dates: 10/2
10/9
10/16
10/23
10/30
11/6
11/13
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Free admission on second Sundays
SCAD MOA 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. Noon-5PM on these Second Sundays.
Come to SCAD MOA for a docent-led tour presented in American Sign Language. ASL interpreters translate insight and observations for deaf and hearing-impaired audiences.
RSVP at least 48 hours prior to the tour by contacting Hannah Thompson, manager of museum visitation and programming, at hthompso@scad.edu. Sign language interpreters may be requested for all SCAD MOA tours with at least two weeks’ notice.
Are you ready to flip, twist, and soar? Crowned Elite tumbling classes in Savannah are perfect for all ages and skill levels! Whether you’re a beginner or looking to refine your skills, we have the right class for you. 🤸
