Got a creative little one who’s passionate about dance? Or a teen who loves trying news things?
Winter term registration is now open for visual and performing arts classes at SCAC! Choose from painting, drawing, ceramics, dynamic dance, and more. Plus – new Youth Musical Theater and Beads, Braids, and Knots!
Teen classes begin January 22 and run for 7 weeks.
Youth classes begin January 29 and run for 6 weeks.
For over 20 years, Fun Zone has been Pooler’s go-to spot for family fun and entertainment, and it’s no surprise why! As the only indoor AND outdoor entertainment space in the area—with Go-Karts, Mini-Golf, and an Arcade—we’ve prioritized providing top-notch family-friendly entertainment, delivering exceptional service to our guests, and giving back to our local community for the past two decades. From the beginning, we have prioritized a family-friendly atmosphere and welcome guests of all ages.
At Fun Zone, we have 8 acres of activities to offer our guests! Explore our Arcade, multiple Go-Kart Tracks, and two recently updated Miniature Golf Courses. You can also indulge in tasty concessions, including traditional favorites like pizza and chicken tenders and unique treats like funnel cakes and ICEEs! With ample space, we are the perfect place to host your next party or event. Our fantastic team, several of whom have been a part of the Fun Zone team for over 10 years, help the fun continue across all of our activity spaces.
We’ve always believed in the importance of investing in our community. That’s why we work diligently to offer donations to various causes and groups in need in our area. We want to help our neighbors thrive, and our team can help in a variety of ways, including themed nights, silent auctions, item donation requests, giveaway prizes, and more.
Right now, we have several amazing offers available for guests to save on fun:
Grab your 2024 Annual Pass before 12/23 for only $119.00 ($30 off)! Annual Passes include lots of perks like Unlimited Go-Kart Rides (Excludes Hi-Bank track), unlimited Mini-Golf, Monthly Mystery Perks, VIP Arcade Card Status, and more! Purchase yours online at poolerfunzone.com/Annual-Pass/, or in person at 1040 US Highway 80 E in Pooler. *Unlimited attractions only apply during operating hours.
Get more fun for less! Until 12/24, get 20% off any Gift Card purchase at poolerfunzone/pricing.
Every weekend in December (Friday – Sunday), get a $5 Arcade Card with 500 E-tickets (redemption tickets) with the purchase of a regularly priced Value Band!
As we reflect on the past 20 years, we are thankful for our incredible community that has chosen Fun Zone as a top local destination for having fun and making memories with their families and friends. We hope to see you soon at Fun Zone, located at 1040 US Highway 80 E. in Pooler!
Visit our website to see our updated hours and learn more about attractions, events, specials, and pricing. To be the first to know about future specials and promotions, be sure to follow us on Facebook here and Instagram at @poolerfunzone.
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 annual lottery for Savannah Classical Academy is now open to all students living in Chatham County, from kindergarten to twelfth grade. Savannah Classical Academy is a public charter school serving residents of Chatham County. There is no tuition.
Applicants may submit their lottery application for the 2024-2025 school year by visiting this link.
Families may also visit the charter school to submit an application Mon.-Thurs. from 8:30AM until 2PM
SCA’s supportive and well-structured environment leads to excellent academic results. For 2023, SCA outscored both the county school system and achieved parity or superior achievement when compared to all students in Georgia on all 22 state assessment measures.
Experiential learning, successful student outcomes, and high expectations for student behavior supported by many co-curricular options, demonstrates why this free public charter school is a great investment in our community and a best choice for families.
The mission of Savannah Classical Academy is to provide every child with a classical and academically rigorous education while instilling a commitment to civic virtue and moral character.
Savannah Classical Academy 705 E. Anderson St. Savannah, Georgia 31401 (912) 395-4040 SavannahClassicalAcademy.org
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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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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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Come try an introductory class and see how music can help your baby and young child grow in countless ways! Visit kindermusikwith88keys.com or text/call 912-432-5885 for more info.
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
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.
Join Friends of Oatland on Saturday Dec. 9 2023 9:30-10:30AM before Oatland Island Wildlife Center is open to the public and make special holiday treats for the Oatland wolf pack!
Tickets are limited to 10 people per session• $20.00 per person, for all ages.
All attendees must have a ticket. Purchase tickets online here.
All participants must be at least 4 years of age. Minors must be accompanied by a paid adult.
Your ticket price includes admission to Oatland for the day, so feel free to stay and see the other animals after your program.
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The Dec. 19 2023 Polar Express Party @ Oatland Island Wildife Center in Savannah is a special Toddler Tuesday program and the last Toddler Tuesday program of 2023.
It will take place inside Oatland’s conference room and will include a typical Toddler Tuesday program about polar animals; followed by train play (large and small train sets), a holiday craft, hot chocolate and cookie snack, and winter snow play.
This program is a special fundraiser for Oatland. Reservation is required due to limited space inside. Reserve your spots online here.
Oatland’s Polar Express Party runs about 45 minutes and will be offered 3 times on Dec. 19, so all who want to attend have a chance to come.
After Dec. 19, there will be a short break in Toddler Tuesday programs for the holidays, and will reconvene on Jan. 2, 2024.
Please review all Toddler Tuesday information here and if you still have any questions, please reach out to Michelle Kelly by email or at (912) 395-1517.
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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 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.
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Discover the joy of designing with clay as SCAD alum Derek Larson (M.F.A., sequential art, 2011) leads you through a study of three-dimensional invention. An expert in sculpting, Larson will guide attendees as they unleash their creative vision for unique jewelry made from modeling clay.
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.
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Treat the little artist in your life to Saturday Morning Story Time at SCAD MOA. Enjoy exciting tales and fun activities as you learn about the artworks on view.
Saturday Morning Story Time is programmed for children ages 3 and up.
For more information, contact Hannah Thompson, manager of museum visitation and programming, at hthompso@scad.edu.
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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 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.
A specialist in textile design, SCAD alum Sophie Uribe (B.F.A., fibers, 2021) is ready to get festive with fibers! Allow your imagination to run wild as you craft holiday ornaments inspired by current exhibitions.
Admission is free. All skill levels welcome. Materials included. Boxed dinner provided.
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.
From private trail rides to group riding lessons, Red Gate Farms has it all. Keep Red Gate in mind next time you are looking for something fun and new to do in the Savannah area.
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 Nov. 16 Art Start: Created Beasts: Sculpture by Ulysses Davis. (pictured below)
Nov. 16 Art Start, 10:30-11:30AM. Space is limited, pre-register online here to secure your spot.
Dec. 21 Art Start, 10:30-11:30AM. Space is limted, pre-register online here to secure your spot.
Scribble Art Studio in Savannah will offer three days of art instruction during the first part of Thanksgiving Week 2023 when Savannah-Chatham public schools are closed for fall break.
Participants will learn various art techniques. Materials are provided.
Projects include landscape, portraiture, and independent study.
