Cinderella @ Calvary Day School, Savannah
You are invited to Calvary Day School’s student production of Cinderella. Showtimes are Thurs. Oct. 26 2023 and Fri. Oct. 27 2023 at 6PM and Sat. Oct. 28 2023 at 2PM.
Open to the public.
Purchase tickets online here.
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Savannah Watercolor Workshop starts Nov. 6 2023
A new watercolor workshop starts Nov. 6 2023 @ Scribble Art Studio in Savannah. Class will be 10-11AM.
Participants will learn techniques in watercolor. Materials are provided.Projects include landscape, portraiture, and independent study.
5 week session, $250; 12 spaces.
Register online here.
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Youth Art Classes @ Savannah Cultural Arts Center
Let your little ones explore their creative side in these exciting art classes at the Savannah Cultural Arts Center! In Discovering Art and Adventures in Art, young artists are invited to expand their creativity with a variety of fun art projects! Both 2-D and 3-D mediums will be covered, including working with clay, pastels, paint, and collage.
Discovering Art is a class for ages 6-8. Adventures in Art is a class for ages 9-12.
These classes will begin on Oct. 21 2023 and run Saturdays from 9-10AM 5 Sessions: 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/11 and 11/18.
These classes take place at the Savannah Cultural Arts Center located at 201 Montgomery St.
Register online here.
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Art Start storytime, tour, art activity @ Telfair Museums’ Jepson Center, Savannah, Thurs. Oct. 19
Start your day with art at this monthly parent & child program @ Telfair Museums’ Jepson Center in Savannah.
Once a month, Telfair Museums’ youngest patrons are invited to the Jepson Center for Art Start, which includes story time, a special tour, and an art activity.
Strollers, crying babies, toddlers, and older siblings are all welcome here.
Come play and learn. Theme for Oct. 19 Art Start: Created Beasts: Sculpture by Ulysses Davis.
Oct. 19 Art Start, 10:30-11:30AM. Space is limited, pre-register online here to secure your spot.
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Five Reasons to Visit Fun Zone in Pooler this Fall
Fall is officially here, and there is plenty of fun to be had this season!
Here are five reasons why this time of year is a great time to visit Fun Zone.
1. Cooler Weather
Cooler weather is coming, making fall one of the best times to try out some of our attractions. If you’re looking for outdoor activities, try out our Go-Karts, Miniature Golf, and Kiddy Land!
Zip around on one of our four Go-Kart tracks with options ranging from the Kiddy Track to the exhilarating, high-speed Hi-Bank Track. We also have two newly updated Miniature Golf courses for you and your crew. If your little ones are looking to take a break from Go-Karts and Mini-Golf, they can run and play in Kiddy Land with tunnels, slides, and more.
Even with beautiful weather, our indoor Arcade room is still available with thrilling new experiences, including King Kong VR, HYPERpitch Major League Pitching, Minecraft, and Hungry, Hungry Hippos! If you’re looking for more classic games, you’ll find them there too.
2. Fall Specials
A new season means new specials! It’s time to save on your favorites this fall. In October, we will have three opportunities for guests to save during their trips to Fun Zone during the week.
Mondays & Tuesdays:
Discount Days
Visit Fun Zone on Mondays and Tuesdays and receive $7 off a regularly priced Value Band!
Wednesdays:
Pizza & Play Special
Get one 16” one-topping pizza, four $5 Arcade cards, and a pitcher (four cups) of soft drinks for only $29.99 (plus tax)!
Thursdays:
Big Bonus Bucks
For every $1 spent on an Arcade Card, you’ll get $2 in Credit!
Fridays:
Free Play Friday
Buy a regularly priced Value Band, and get a $5 Game Card FREE!
3. Fun Treats
Did you know Fun Zone has several unique sweet treats that are perfect for fall weather in our Concessions lineup? Along with our famous ICEEs, we offer red velvet funnel cake, regular funnel cake, deep-fried Oreos, pretzels, and S’Mores! Try one or try them all during your next visit.
If you’re looking for more traditional hot snacks during your delicious pit stop, we have other favorites like pizza, nachos, chicken nuggets, hot dogs, corn dogs, and fries.
4. Fundraising Opportunities
Fall is a popular time for fundraisers, and Fun Zone loves helping local groups with their fundraising efforts! If you, your team, school, or organization is looking for a fundraising opportunity this fall, give our team a call at (912) 330-9860 to learn more about how we can help.
5. Venue Space
We love celebrating with our guests! No matter the occasion, Fun Zone would love to help host your next party or celebration this fall. Fun Zone offers a variety of activities for families and groups of all ages. We have several party packages that make party planning a breeze, and there’s something for everyone to enjoy! If you’re looking for something different, like corporate events or team-building experiences, call (912) 330-9860 to see how we can help.
Fun Zone is the perfect destination for fun this fall. Don’t miss out on lasting memories and thrilling experiences this season. We hope to see you soon!
If you’d like to stay up to date on all things Fun Zone, follow Fun Zone on Facebook and Instagram @PoolerFunZone. You can also sign up for our email list here.
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Balloonacy @ Savannah Children’s Theatre
Unsure how to prepare young children to see a new show?
Try reading stories, making crafts & exploring play time with balloons!
They’ll be surprised & excited to see all the mischief one balloon can cause when they come see BALLOONACY, returning to SCT this weekend!
Showtimes: 10AM Sat. Oct. 14 & 10AM Sat. Oct. 21 2023.
See show schedule and purchase tickets online here.
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Imagination Morning @ 10AM Sat. Oct. 21 @ Savannah Cultural Arts Center
This Sat. Oct. 21, 2023 @ 10AM, join the Savannah Cultural Arts Center for a reading of “Mikey’s Marvelous Mummy Wraps,” with author Tony Dye!
A young mummy discovers that when he dares to see things differently, his life changes forever! Author Tony Dye will read his story of surprise and adventure, followed by mummy movement and a colorful art activity with one of Savannah Cultural Arts Center’s teaching artists!
Imagination Mornings are engaging mornings of crafts, stories, and movement that take place inside the Savannah Cultural Arts Center! They are geared toward children up to 7 years old.
Space is limited, register as a family unit to reserve your spot. $5/per family. A parent/guardian must be present with their children at all times.
Please register online here by noon the Friday before the event on Sat. Oct. 21, at 10AM.
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Free Community Celebration Day, Sat. Oct. 14, @ Telfair Museums’ three sites, Savannah
Telfair Museums will celebrate the conclusion of the Community in Conversation: Legacy of Slavery in Savannah initiative with a Free Family Day on Sat. Oct. 14 2023 from 10AM to 5PM,
Visitors can enjoy free admission to all three of Telfair Museums’ sites (Jepson Center, Telfair Academy, and the Owens-Thomas House & Slave Quarters) as well as special programs and activities at the Jepson Center.
The festivities will include live local performances, engagement with community partner organizations, and curator-led tours of the art exhibitions Richmond Barthé: Harlem Renaissance Sculptor, Created Beasts: Sculpture by Ulysses Davis, and the Telfair Academy. Art activities for all ages will take place from 1-4pM along with treats provided by Savannah Square Pops.
The day of fun will conclude with a family-friendly puppet parade around Telfair Square.
Learn more here.
For more information about Community in Conversation: Legacy of Slavery in Savannah, please visit telfair.org/los.
*Tours at the Owens-Thomas House & Slave Quarters this day will be abridged and of limited capacity.
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Frogwarts: A Magical Adventure 2023 in Savannah is this Sunday Oct. 15 2023!
Click here to secure your spot for this fun-filled magical event. Reminder that Coastal Heritage Society members receive discounted admission! (Become a member here.)
On Sun. Oct. 15, 11AM – 3PM, Georgia State Railroad Museum and Savannah Children’s Museum will transform into a magical Harry Potter-themed experience during “Frogwarts.”
Children and their grown-ups will be immersed in STEAM activities, such as chemistry, engineering, biology, and art, all disguised as magical classes inspired by the beloved book series. Various activities will be led by community partners, including Lowcountry Turners, Callaway Critters, Georgia Southern Center for Wildlife Education, Memorial Health Dwaine & Cynthia Willett Children’s Hospital, and Live Oak Public Libraries.
Tickets for this event are $15 for CHS members and $17 for non-members and can be purchased here.
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Art Birthday Parties @ Scribble Art Studio, Savannah
Booking your next birthday party at Scribble Art Studio in Savannah makes planning simple!
Scribbles’ sunlit studio space gives guests plenty of room for creating themed art and a side table to set up outside refreshments to mark the occasion.
Parties generally last up to two hours with art first and then refreshments.
Learn more or schedule your child’s BD party online here.
Questions? Contact Geoff Byrne: 202.379.5643 or info@scribbleartstudiosav.com
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Have you been to Savannah Children’s Museum for the Pete the Cat theme?
There are only a few more days left. Visit the outdoor museum this Friday, Saturday or Sunday 9AM-3PM Oct. 6-8 for Pete the Cat fun. There will be a new theme next week.
Savannah Children’s is entirely outdoors, built within the former Central of Georgia Railway repair facility and adjacent to Georgia State Railroad Museum. The museum features over a dozen carefully-designed exhibits including an exploration maze, a reading nook, a sensory garden, and a nature kitchen.
Learn more here.
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Art Class for the Homeschool Student, Savannah
Bring the outside in at Scribble Art Studio in Savannah this fall by registering for their K-12 homeschool art classes.
Curriculum is designed for students to build foundation skills by observing the world around them in order to determine how they will contribute to the world from heart to hand.
Home School Art Classes at Scribble Art Studio offer K-12 students the experience to build foundation skills and develop self- expression from instructors with years of teaching experience and creative career education.
Home School Art classes at Scribble Art studio offer K—12 students a natural sun lit space to concentrate and experience a variety of expressive materials.
Curriculum can be designed just for you!
Registration is mobile friendly.
Learn more here.
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Open, All-Ages Auditions @ Savannah Children’s Theatre
Auditions for Savannah Children’s Theatre’s next all-ages musical – My Son Pinocchio – are in one week!
This new Disney adaptation of the classic animated film is truly magnificent, telling the story from Gepetto’s point of view – with the help of the Blue Fairy & her Fairies in Training.
There are many MANY roles for grown ups, teens & kids, listed below. Bring the whole family! All roles available. All roles volunteer.
Blue Fairy
Fairies in Training (including Rosa, Viola, Arancia & Sue!)
Gepetto
Pinocchio
Stromboli
Marionettes
Buonragazzo
Junior
Bernardo
Maria
Amelia
Salvatore
Carla
Lucia
Guiseppe
Ringleader
Town Children
Town Parents
Automatons
Animals
Roustabouts
& More!
Learn more & sign up to audition here.
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Savannah is Yelling “Opa” for it’s 72nd Year!
The 2023 Savannah Greek Festival onsite festivities and pre-order pick-ups will be Oct. 5, 6 & 7, 11AM-9PM.
Learn more & find online pre-ordering here.
This year’s festival will feature homemade Greek foods, Greek desserts, Greek dancing, Greek music, church tours, market place, and more during the three-day celebration at St Paul’s Greek Orthodox Church at the Hellenic Center in Savannah.
Admission is $5 per day and children younger than 12 are free.
Hellenic Community Center
14 West Anderson Street
Savannah, GA 31401
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Art Birthday Parties @ Scribble Art Studio, Savannah
Booking your next birthday party at Scribble Art Studio in Savannah makes planning simple!
Scribbles’ sunlit studio space gives guests plenty of room for creating themed art and a side table to set up outside refreshments to mark the occasion.
Parties generally last up to two hours with art first and then refreshments.
Learn more or schedule your child’s BD party online here.
Questions? Contact Geoff Byrne: 202.379.5643 or info@scribbleartstudiosav.com
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Oatland Island Wildlife Center Halloween HIke 2023, Savannah
A favorite annual event in Savannah: Oatland Island Wildlife Center’s Halloween Hike will be Oct 13 & 14 2023.
Make plans to take your kids to this annual not so scary Halloween Hike through the trails at Oatland Island. Ticket Sales Open 9/24 Online Here.
As with previous years, advanced ticket reservations are required and will be available for two sessions per evening to spread out visitation, reduce gatherings and allow proper parking.
There will be no day of, or onsite sales.
Tickets are non-refundable and will only be valid during the specified time frame and date purchased.
**In the event of a full weather cancellation, a rain date will be offered.**
If you are traveling in multiple vehicles, under one registration, please have your party caravan together prior to entering the car line. There is nowhere to pull over and wait and this will help with keeping the line coming into the Oatland Island for the Halloween Hike moving.
TIcket sales open 9/24. Register online here.
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| Children’s Tickets: $10 each. Adult Tickets: $8 each Ticket sales open 9/24. Register online here. Halloween Hike 2023 @ Oatland Island Wildlife Center, Savannah Oct. 13 & 14 2023, 5-8PM |
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Ticket sales for Frogwarts: A Magical Adventure 2023 in Savannah are now open to the public!
Click here to secure your spot for this fun-filled magical event. Reminder that Coastal Heritage Society members receive discounted admission! (Become a member here.)
On Sun. Oct. 15, 11AM – 3PM, Georgia State Railroad Museum and Savannah Children’s Museum will transform into a magical Harry Potter-themed experience during “Frogwarts.”
Children and their grown-ups will be immersed in STEAM activities, such as chemistry, engineering, biology, and art, all disguised as magical classes inspired by the beloved book series. Various activities will be led by community partners, including Lowcountry Turners, Callaway Critters, Georgia Southern Center for Wildlife Education, Memorial Health Dwaine & Cynthia Willett Children’s Hospital, and Live Oak Public Libraries.
Tickets for this event are $15 for CHS members and $17 for non-members and can be purchased here.
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This October, Kindermusik with 88 Keys is offering a free month of classes to one random winner
Anyone may enter with a child aged 0-7 years! Limit of 1 child per family; only 1 entry permitted.
Winner must be available to attend on at least one of these days Kindermusik offers classes in Bloomingdale. You choose the class of your choice and attend it once per week. Included in the prize is the digital online home materials that correspond with the month of classes.
Enter your child at kindermusikwith88keys.com!
Text 912-432-5885 with any questions!
Kindermusik…A Good Beginning Never Ends.
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Skidaway Marine Science Day, Savannah
Oct. 14 2023, noon – 4PM @ UGA Marine Education Center and Aquarium on Skidaway Island, Savannah
Free and open to the public
Come to Skidaway Marine Science Day, a popular, annual can’t-miss event for all ages, on Sat. Oct. 14, from noon to 4PM on the UGA Skidaway Marine Science campus, located on the north end of the island. The campus-wide open house will be presented by UGA Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant, UGA Skidaway Institute of Oceanography and Gray’s Reef National Marine Sanctuary.
As part of Skidaway Marine Science Day, the UGA Aquarium will be open to visitors with no admission fee. Aquarium educators will offer an afternoon full of activities, including a hands-on reptile exhibit, behind-the-scenes peeks of the aquarium and lab studies on the dock behind the facility.
Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant’s Shellfish Research Lab will provide behind-the-scenes tours of Georgia’s only oyster hatchery and share efforts by researchers to make oyster aquaculture a more durable and sustainable coastal industry.
In addition, environmental organizations and researchers studying important coastal issues will have tables with a variety of exhibits and hands-on activities for people of all ages.
All activities at Skidaway Marine Science Day are free. Food will be available for purchase.
Questions? Contact Cindy Lingebach at calingeb@uga.edu.
Learn more here.
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Frogwarts 2024 is this Sunday Oct. 20 in Savannah.
Details TBA.
Frogwarts Annual Fall Festival
For one magical day each Fall, Georgia State Railroad Museum and Savannah Children’s Museum transform into a Harry Potter-themed experience during “Frogwarts.” The 2024 event will be Sun. Oct. 20, 11AM-3PM.
Children and their grown-ups will be immersed in STEAM activities, such as chemistry, engineering, biology, and art, all disguised as magical classes inspired by the beloved book series. Various activities will be led by community partners, including Lowcountry Turners, Callaway Critters, Georgia Southern Center for Wildlife Education, Memorial Health Dwaine & Cynthia Willett Children’s Hospital, and Live Oak Public Libraries.
When tickets for this event become available, we will post the link here.
Be there for a day of magical learning!
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Calvary Day School STEM Night, Sept. 26, Savannah
Each year Calvary Day School’s STEM night allows students, families, and community members to explore Calvary’s STEM department and STEM and Nature Center.
You are invited to attend Calvary’s STEM Night 2023, 5-7PM Tues. Sept. 26. @ Calvary Day School, 4625 Waters Ave, Savannah.
Visitors can participate in hands-on educational activities with community partners (Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum, Children’s Museum of Pooler, Snapology of Savannah, Short Circuit: Specialty Electronics and Robotics, Georgia Southern University Center for STEM Education, Savannah State University, Center for Education Integrating Science Math and Computing (CEISMC), Coastal Financial Consultants – Thrivent, UGA Marine Education Center and Aquarium, and Lynch Associates Architect).
If you or someone you know works in a profession that would be interested in hosting a table and hands-on activity, organizers would love for you to attend. Contact Natalie Helbling at nhelbling@calvarydayschool.com.
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Free Open House With Games, Giveaway, Aerial Demos, Singing @ Savannah Children’s Theatre
Here’s your chance to find out all that Savannah Children’s Theatre has to offer.
Come to a free Savannah Children’s Theatre open house packed with kid-friendly fun this Sat. Sept. 23 2023 11AM-2PM.
Savannah Children’s Theatre is opening their doors and sharing all they do- musical theatre classes, aerial arts, camps, field trips, audition shows open to all ages (7 and older) in the community as well as SCT’s new Pooler classes.
There will also be face painting, craft making, aerial demos and interactive singing and games with the children that attend.
Bring a buddy and introduce them to all the ways they can join in the fun.
No reservations needed for this free open house.
Savannah Children’s Theatre is @ 2160 East Victory Drive next to High Cotton Kids and Planet Fitness in the Starbucks shopping center.
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You’re invited to take part in a Saturday Farm-themed playdate, Sept. 23, Savannah
Parents and children together are invited to a Kindermusik Savannah “On the Farm” playdate to engage with instruments, singing, moving, dancing, story time, and more.
For children ages 0-7 & their caregiver.
Limited spaces.
Claim your child’s spot before it fills
Every enrolled child will get:
*A 40-minute class packed with learning, love, and laughter
*A Kindermusik instrument/prop to take home
*A $5 coupon for our weekly studio classes
More details:
*Ages 0-7: Our class is geared toward newborns all the way up to 7-year-olds! Multiple caregivers are welcome, so bring the whole family along!
*Limited capacity: Our September musical playdate will be held TWICE on Saturday, September 23, 2023: 10am and 11am. Don’t delay in enrolling, as spots are limited and will be closed as soon as the spaces fill. Typically our playdates fill before the date so grab your spot now!
*Cost: $20 for first child; only $12 per sibling
*Location: Kindermusik with 88 Keys Piano Studio; 183 Deerfield Rd W, Bloomingdale GA 31302
Enroll online here.
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Free Girls in Aviation Day for girls ages 8-18 on Sat. Sept 23, 10AM-2PM in Savannah
Sign up your child for a free fun event hosted by Sheltair Aviation in Savannah.
The Southern Wings Chapter of WAI presents the 2023 Girls in Aviation Day, 10AM-2PM Sat. Sept. 23 2023.
This FREE event will be packed with activities and inspiring experiences. Girls in Aviation Day is all about empowering girls to explore the amazing world of aviation.
The event features hands-on activities including flight simulators, aircraft displays, a drone demonstration and the chance to meet female pilots, engineers, mechanics and more!
Whether you dream of flying high in the sky or want to learn more about aviation careers, this is the event for you.
Register online here for Girls in Aviation Day 2023.
Anyone ages 8-18 are encouraged to attend! Students younger than 16 years old must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Student registrations must include the parent or guardian information to complete the registration.
Details here.
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