Effingham County Fair
Oct. 20-25 2014
Fairgrounds in Springfield, GA 31329
912-754-3031
Admission $5; Younger than 6 are free

For more details & an updated schedule, click here. 

Mon. Oct. 20: OPENING DAY
Fair Parade @ 5 PM
Preview Night: No Gate Charge
All You Can Ride for ONE Price: $15.00 Opening – Closing
*Daisy Chains – Anna Kessler, Vocals & Carol Alexander, Guitar 7:30pm

Tues. Oct 21– 1st Ride FREE With Coupon: Gates Open 5 pm
Old Fashion Night – Each Ride $1 per person Opening– Closing
*The Pace Brothers Revue 7 pm
Goat Show – Livestock Arena 7 pm
Adult Goat Show – Livestock Arena Following Goat Show
$50 Cash Give Away – Front Information Booth 9 pm

Wed. Oct. 22: Gates Open 5 pm
All You Can Ride for ONE Price – $15 Opening- Closing
*Coastal Starz Dance Company from Coastal Performing Arts Academy 6:00pm
Swine Show – Livestock Arena 7pm
Adult Hog Show – Livestock Arena Following Swine Show
Hog Calling Contest – Livestock Arena Following Adult Hog Show
*The SEHS Hip Hop Dance Crew 7:15pm
$50 Cash Give Away – Front Information Booth 9pm

Thurs. Oct 23: Gates Open 5 pm
Old Fashion Night – Each Ride $1 per person Opening – Closing
*Coastal Starz Dance Company from Coastal Performing Arts Academy 6:00pm
Cattle Show – Livestock Arena 7pm
Adult Cattle Show – Livestock Arena Following Cattle Show
* Radial Rockers – Dance Team 8:30pm
$50 Cash Give Away – Front Information Booth 9:00pm

Fri. Oct 24: Gates Open 5 pm
1 Ticket Off Each Ride Opening – Closing
*Country & Gospel Explosion – Band 7pm
$50 Cash Give Away – Front Information Booth 9pm

Sat. Oct 25: Gates Open 1 pm
All You Can Ride for ONE Price – $20.00 Opening – Closing
*Beauty Pageant – Birth to 6 years -1st segment 3:00pm
*Beauty Pageant – 7 years to 23 years …will begin following 45 min. intermission.
Pageant applications available at Hair Unique – Contact Jayne Wood – 826-2777 or 659-0545

*Events will be held on stage at the front of the fairgrounds.

Details here. 

FOR MORE FALL FESTIVALS, VISIT OUR FALL FUN GUIDE HERE. 

Join Kindermusik in Savannah  on Mondays for parent & me classes for ages 0-3.

Free trial classes are available to all new interested families. Babies 0’s and 1’s meet Mondays at 9:20am; toddlers ages 2 and 3 meet Mondays at 10:15am. For more info call 912.988.KEYS (5397) or email music@88keysga.com.

Also, join Kindermusik in Savannah on Tuesday Oct.21 at 10 AM for their monthly musical play date: “Classic toys for girls and boys!” Open to ages 0-7.

Enroll online today at www.88keysga.com.

Kindermusik…A Good Beginning Never Ends.”

Kindermusik Savannah, email music@88keysga.com, 912.988.KEYS (5397), www.88keysga.com then click on Kindermusik link. Kindermusik is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

Fall Drawing & Painting Classes at the Studio School in Savannah
Fall session runs mid-October to mid-November 2014
Sign up now for multi-level drawing and painting classes for youth and adults taught by Savannah artists Melinda Borysevicz or Karen Bradley.

To register, please contact Melinda@thestudioschoolsavannah.com, 912.484.6415.

Youth Drawing and Portfolio Prep:
A multi-level class designed to train the student to see and render drapery and still life arrangements accurately and with sensitivity. Working from direct observation, the fundamental principles are first mastered through drawing. An excellent class for those interested in developing a portfolio for school admission. Taught by Karen Bradley.
Saturdays 9am-12pm
Oct 11- Nov 15
For ages 11-15
$185 for 6 weeks

Saturday Drawing and Painting for Teens & Adults :
A multi-level class designed to train the student to see and render life accurately and with sensitivity while working from direct observation. Beginners welcome. Taught by Melinda Borysevicz.
Saturdays 9am-12pm
Oct 11- Nov 15
For ages 16 & older
$185 for 6 weeks

6-Week Portrait Drawing and Painting
Working from a live model, we will explore form, proportion, value and color. Students will learn to use a basic primary palette to achieve a wide variety of luminous skin tones. If you don’t feel quite ready for paint, please feel free to come draw with us! Taught by Melinda Borysevicz.
Tuesdays 6-8:30pm
Oct. 14- Nov. 18
For ages 15 & older
6 weeks– $225 (includes weekly model fee)

To register, please contact Melinda@thestudioschoolsavannah.com, 912.484.6415.

Stay connected by liking the Studio School on Facebook here. 

More details here. 

The Studio School, 1319 Bull Street, Suite B Savannah, 31401, tel. (912) 484-6415, email melinda@thestudioschoolsavannah.com , http://thestudioschoolsavannah.com/home.html, The Studio School is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

Utopia, Ga. in Savannah invites your kids to take part in their various Fall/Winter 2014 events including Sassy Salon Day, Campfire Cookout & Winter Wonderland Retreat Girls’ Slumber party featuring princess dress-up, cookie decorating  & of course, the movie ‘Frozen.’

For more information on all of the above events or to RSVP, please email utopia.ga@gmail.com.

Details below.

Sassy Salon Day – Oct. 4
Get dolled up during the ultimate dress up party!
There will be glitter and bright colors everywhere you turn as we create
spectacular up-dos and wear tutus!
10 am- 1 pm. $15/participant. Please RSVP by 9/30/14

Campfire Cook-out – Oct. 25
We’re blending all things camp-out and fall festival in one awesome event! Perfect
opportunity for that much needed date night, parents, as the kids are
entertained at an evening of fun!
6 pm-10 pm. $20/participant. Please RSVP by 10/21/14

Leather Creations – Nov. 15
Special guest shares with us his talents of leather creations!
Create moccasins, bags, bracelets, etc. More details coming soon!

Winter Wonderland Retreat – Dec. 5 & 6
Girl’s Night Slumber Party!
Girls will bake & decorate cookies, become ice princesses, watch “Frozen” & so much more!
6 pm – 10 am. $30/participant. Please RSVP by 11/25/14

For more information on all of the above events or to RSVP, please email utopia.ga@gmail.com.

More info about Utopia here. 

Utopia, Ga. provides a range of unique skill development programs and in-home support services for families of children with and without diagnoses, such as ASD, SPD, ADD, ODD, LD, PDD-NOS, and other Behavioral and Developmental Issues. Utopia, 54 Rio Road, Savannah, 31419  www.utopiaga.us,  On Facebook here . Email utopia.ga@gmail.com. Tel: 912-224-0201 Utopia is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

Kindermusik in Savannah with 88 KEYS PIANO announces its October 2014 classes:

Babies 0’s and 1’s will be doing ‘Rise and Shine’ on Mondays at 9:20am.
Toddlers 2’s and 3’s will be doing ‘Marvelous Me’ on Mondays at 10:15am.
Classes begin Mon. Oct. 6.

Monthly Playdate

Join Kindermusik in Savannah for their October Monthly Playdate:  Tuesday, Oct. 21 2014 , at 10 AM.  Theme: “Classic Toys for Girls and Boys; a Musical Trip to the Toy Store!” Playdates are open to children ages 0-7; siblings pay only $5.

All participants receive an instrument/prop, 10 Kindermusik songs, and a BONUS gift at the end of class.

Enroll online today at www.88keysga.com or call 912.988.KEYS (5397).
Questions? Email music@88keysga.com.

Kindermusik…A Good Beginning Never Ends.”

Kindermusik Savannah, email music@88keysga.com, 912.988.KEYS (5397), www.88keysga.com then click on Kindermusik link. Kindermusik is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

Fill your child’s Saturdays with art @ Scribble Art Studio & Blick Art Materials Savannah Saturday Workshops @ Dick Blick Savannah, 318 E. Broughton St. Savannah, 31401. For ages 6 & older.  1-2:30 PM. Cost: $25.

See a complete list of workshops available here.

Last minute or same day sign ups please call 912-713-7376 to ensure workshop availability!

To learn more about Scribble’s art classes & children’s birthdays in Pooler & Savannah, click here or call 912-713-7376 or email info@thescribbleartstudio.com

Scribble Art Studio in Savannah & Pooler also offers private & group art classes, summer art camps, adult art parties & children’s birthday parties, both in the studio & at-home DIY art birthday kits. For gifts, Scribble as art kits & gift certificates. For more information, contact artist Carrie Christian at (912) 713-7376 or emailinfo@thescribbleartstudio.com  . Click here for more info. Scribble Art Studio is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

Utopia, Ga. invites your kids to Sassy Salon Day,  Saturday, October 4, 10 AM- 1 PM at 54 Rio Rd., Savannah, 31419.

Kids can get dolled up during a dress-up party. There will be glitter & bright colors everywhere as the girls get spectacular up-dos & wear tutus.

Cost is $15 per child.

More info about Utopia here. 

Utopia, Ga. provides a range of unique skill development programs and in-home support services for families of children with and without diagnoses, such as ASD, SPD, ADD, ODD, LD, PDD-NOS, and other Behavioral and Developmental Issues.  On Facebook here . Email utopia.ga@gmail.com. Utopia is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

Kindermusik in Savannah with 88 Keys Piano announces their October themes:

Babies ages 0’s and 1′s will begin “Rise and Shine”, focusing on making the most of mornings by establishing a loving, predictable and day to day pattern! Class meets Mondays at 9:20am beginning on October 6.

Toddlers ages 2’s and 3’s will do “Marvelous Me!”, focusing on the challenges of moving and stopping and moving again, taking turns, and focusing on a wide range of instrument sounds. Class meets Mondays at 10:15am beginning October 6.

To enroll, visit www.88keysga.com and click on the Kindermusik link.

All new families are encouraged to visit a free trial class the last week of September. Call 912.988.KEYS (5397) for more info or to schedule your free visit.

Kindermusik…A Good Beginning Never Ends.”

Kindermusik Savannah, email music@88keysga.com, 912.988.KEYS (5397), www.88keysga.com then click on Kindermusik link. Kindermusik is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

Bring your little ones out for some fun and education about the game of golf this Fall @ The Club at Savannah Harbor on Hutchinson Island.

Open to the public! Sign up for one clinic or as many as you want.

PGA Class A Professional Paul Killgallon will lead this journey.

The dates are every Tuesday from 4:30-6 pm now through Dec. 9. (no clinic Nov. 25.)

HOLIDAY HAYRIDE: THE NOV. 17 CLINIC WILL END WITH A SPECIAL HAYRIDE THROUGH THE NEIGHBORING SAVANNAH HARBOR FOUNDATION’S FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS. No extra fee for this.  Not all clinics include the hayride.

Cost is $35 per clinic and includes snacks after each clinic.

Contact Paul Killgallon for more information at 912.201.2240, email paul.killgallon@westin.com or click here.

The Club at Savannah Harbor, Hutchinson Is., 2 Resort Drive, Savannah, 31421, On Facebook here. 912.201.2240, email Golf.savannah@westin.com, www.theclubatsavannahharbor.com  The Club at Savannah Harbor is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

The Faraways, a one-of-a-kind live theatrical musical show, will launch its national tour in Savannah, 7 PM Oct. 9 at the Savannah Mall.

This captivating new entertainment experience will be performed in a unique mobile “pop-up” theater that seats 200 and is a perfect addition to the growing live entertainment offerings at malls across the country.

The family-friendly show runs approximately one hour and fifteen minutes and has 6 cast members.

Shows are every Friday, Saturday and Sunday through Oct. 26 2014.

Ticket Prices:
Adult: $17.50
Active Military: $15
Kids: 3 to 12 years old: $10
Kids: 3 and under, on lap: Free

Savannah Dates & Times (THUR 10/9 – SUN 10/26)
Premiere Show – Thursday, Oct. 9 at 7PM
Fridays: 7PM
Saturdays: 12PM, 3:30PM and 7PM
Sundays: 1PM and 4PM

From the moment a ticket is purchased, the entertainment begins. Patrons are ushered through a zany pre-show “ride” that establishes the interactivity between cast and audience.

Savannah Mall, 14045 Abercorn Street, Savannah, 31419, 912.927.7467, www.savannahmall.com, Savannah Mall is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

Enjoy a day of family fun at the SCAD Museum of Art

Oct. 25 2014, 1-4 p.m.
Join SCAD Museum of Art for their second annual Family Day. The SCAD Museum of Art offers free admission and hands-on activities for the whole family. Enjoy music in the museum courtyard and a special appearance by SCAD mascot Art the Bee.

This event is generously supported by Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation and is free and open to the public.

Email Rachel Evans, coordinator of visitation and outreach at revans@scad.edu or call 912.525.5118 for more information.

FOR MORE FREE SAVANNAH KIDS’ EVENTS, CLICK HERE.

SCAD Museum of Art,  On Facebook here, 601 Turner Blvd, Savannah 31401, www.scadmoa.org

Scribble Art Studio in Savannah & Pooler is thrilled to have Jose Ray – voted Savannah’s “Best Visual Artist 2014” by the readers of Connect 2013 & 2014 – teaching @ Scribble.

In his portfolio prep classes, students will practice an array of drawing techniques and develop an understanding of the elements required to create successful works.

Scribble’s Fall art classes for students started the week of Sept. 8 @ Scribble Art Studio in Pooler & Savannah, but students are welcome to join in any time after the start.

For the full schedule of classes & to register, click here or call 912.713.7376.

FOR MORE INFO, CLICK HERE.

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OPEN STUDIO ON FRIDAYS FOR ALL AGES

Sept. 19, 26 Oct. 3, 10, 17, 24
OPEN STUDIO (All ages) @ Scribble Art Studio’s Savannah location, 212 E. 37th St. Savannah, 31401

With Lauren Stenger |10 AM-Noon|
Looking for something fun to do? Stop by Scribble for Open Studio!
No registration necessary, perfect for all ages.
Share some art time with your little one! ______________________________________________________________________________________________

Scribble Art Studio in Savannah & Pooler offers private & group art classes for kids, summer art camps, adult art parties & children’s birthday parties, both in the studio & at-home DIY art birthday kits. For gifts, Scribble has art kits & gift certificates. For more information, contact artist Carrie Christian at (912) 713-7376 or emailinfo@thescribbleartstudio.com  . Click here for more info. Scribble Art Studio is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

The Carnegie Hall & Savannah Musical Festival program – Musical Explorers  – is coming to The Jewel Conservatory Theatre in Rincon.

Bring your kids to the FREE Gage Ochsner Kids Fishing & Coastal Water Safety event, 8:30 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Sept. 27 2014 at the Tybee Pier & Pavilion on Tybee Island.

The day of FREE fun for kids ages 5 to 12 is being held in conjunction with Georgia’s free fishing day & is sponsored by Safe Kids Savannah, the Chatham County Aquatic Center, & the Georgia Department of Natural Resources to promote fishing as a family activity & water safety.

Pre-registration is required.

Forms can be picked up at the Chatham County Aquatic Center on Sallie Mood Drive in Savannah or downloaded here. 

All participants will receive a rod and reel, bait, and tackle box.

FOR MORE FREE SAVANNAH KIDS’ EVENTS, CLICK HERE.

KINDERMUSIK Playdates @ The Jewel Conservatory Theatre, Rincon

Want to a new, fun way to meet other parents of pre-schoolers? Want your child to learn about music in an exciting new way? Come to the FREE monthly KINDERMUSIK Playdates @ The Jewel Conservatory Theatre. It is the perfect introduction to music and theatre for your 1-4 year old.

JCT Friday Playdate Oct. 24 2014 @ 10 AM

The Jewel Conservatory Theatre, 6014 HWY 21 Suite E Rincon, Ga 31326, (912) 257-0671 email jewelconservatorytheatre@gmail.com,  www.jewelconservatory.com  The Jewel Conservatory Theatre is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

Savannah Ballet School of Dance on Whitemarsh Island offers a range of classes in ballet, tap, jazz,  & creative movement for students from 2.5 years old to adult. Classes run through May 2015. Space is still available in some classes for the remainder of the school year

• Young Children (ages 2-6)
• Beginner Ballet, Tap, & Jazz (ages 7-9)
• Pre-pointe Ballet, Tap & Jazz (ages 9+)
• Intermediate I & II Ballet, Tap, & Jazz (ages 11-Adult)

View Savannah Ballet School of Dance studio schedules here.

To register, click here.

Save the date for The Nutcracker in Savannah 2014

Recognized as the premiere dance company in Southeast Georgia, Savannah Ballet Theatre (the official company of Savannah Ballet School of Dance) is best known locally for its annual production of the perennial holiday favorite, The Nutcracker in Savannah. Using WWII-era Savannah as the backdrop, it is an event that has become a tradition for the community and one that honors the history and unique character of the region.

Friday, December 5th, 10 am & 12:30 pm(school matinees); Saturday, December 6th, 2pm & 8 pm

Lucas Theatre for the Performing Arts, 32 Abercorn St., Savannah 31401.

Savannah Ballet School of Dance, Savannah Ballet Theatre

For tickets call 912.525.5050 or visit www.savannahboxoffice.com

Savannah Ballet Theatre/Savannah Ballet School of Dance, 115 Charlotte Dr Savannah, (912) 897-2102, www.savannahballettheatre.org/ On Facebook here. Savannah Ballet Theatre is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser. 

Visit the SouthernMamas.com Fall Fun 2014 Guide throughout the season by clicking here to find pumpkin patches, fall festivals, Halloween fun & more.

Here’s how to make the most of this beautiful season in the Lowcountry. This list will be updated throughout the season.

*FREE STEM Festival @ Georgia Southern University, Sept. 20. Details here.

*Farm Heritage Day (pig races etc) @ Hunter Cattle Co., Sept. 20. Details here. 

*Pin Point Seafood Festival, Sept. 20. Details here. 

*FREE Admission & Volunteer Projects @ Ga. State Parks, Sept. 27. Details here.

*FREE Admission to Fort Pulaski, Sept. 27. Details here.

*Madrac Farms pumpkin patch, corn maze, hayrides every Thurs, Fri. & Sat. Oct. 2-Nov.1. Details here. 

*Poppell Farms pumpkin patch, corn maze, hayrides every weekend Oct. 4 – Nov. 2. Details here.

*Holiday Farms pumpkin patch, hayrides opens, Oct. 1. Open Mon-Sat Oct. 1-Oct. 31. Details here. 

*Annual Buddy Walk & FREE Family Fun Festival, Forsyth Park, Oct. 4. Details here. 

*Live history lesson/true ghost story: Davenport House presents “Dreadful Pestilence: Savannah’s Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1820.” For ages 8+. Friday & Saturday nights in October 2014. Details here. 

*FREE Beaufort Shrimp Festival, Oct. 3-4. Details here.

*Military Discount Day, Oct. 4 @ Holiday Farms pumpkin patch, hayrides. Details here. 

*Sassy Salon Day for kids, up-dos, tutus, glitter & more, @ Utopia. Oct. 4. Details here.

*FREE Family Day @ Jepson Center, Oct. 4. Details here.

*FREE Astronomy Day @ Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens, Oct. 4. Details here. 

*FREE Oktoberfest & Wiener Dog Races, Oct. 4. Details here. 

*FREE Picnic in the Park, Oct. 5. Details here.

*Savannah Greek Festival, Oct. 9-11. Details here.

*FREE Celebrate Armstrong Festival, 12-6 PM Oct. 9. Details here.

*Savannah Haunted Houses: Alee Shriners’ Terror Plantation. Oct. 10-11, 17-18, 24-25, 31 & Nov. 1 . Details here.

*Kids’ Shark Tooth & Fossil Hunt, Beaufort Oct. 11. Details here.

*Tybee Pirate Festival & Parade, Oct. 9-12. Details here. 

*FREE Cowboy Carnival, Bounce houses, pumpkin & cookie decorating, petting zoo, FREE FOOD,  Oct. 18. Details here.

*Free Talahi Is. Fall Festival, Oct. 19. Details here.

*BBQ, Brews & Bluegrass family-friendly benefit for The Next Generation, Oct. 19. Details here.

*Disney on Ice, Savannah Oct. 22-26. Details here. 

*Spanish tall ship El Galeón Andalucía on River Street Oct. 24-Nov. 2. Transforms into Haunted Pirate Ship near Halloween. Details here. 

*Haunted Trail @ Skidaway State Park, Oct. 24 & 25. Details here. 

*Halloween Hike @ Oatland Island Wildlife Center, Oct. 24 & 25. Details here. 

*Pumpkin Patch, Costume Contest, Oct. 24 @ Hilton Head Is. Details here. 

*Tricks, Treats & Trains @ Georgia State Railroad Museum, Savannah, 10 AM-1 PM. Details here.

*FREE Family Day @ SCAD Museum of Art, Oct. 25. Details here. 

*Spookalicious Halloween festivities @ The Sandbox Children’s Museum, Hilton Head Is. Oct. 25. Details here. 

*Wag-O-Ween trick or treating for dogs, Savannah Oct. 25. Details here.

*Free Skidaway Marine Science Day, Oct. 25. Details here. 

*Fall-oween Family Fun Day & Trick-or-Treating in the campground @ Skidaway Is. State Park, Oct. 26. Details here. 

*FREE Savannah Zombie walk, free make-up by make-up artists with canned food donation, Nov. 1. Details here. 

*FREE Savannah Food Day Festival 2014, Daffin Park, 11 AM-5 PM Nov. 2. Details here.

*Beaufort Heritage Days Celebration 2014, Nov. 6-8. Details here. 

*Fairy Party Meet and greet with Tink and her fairy friends, Tinker Tea Party & more. Details here. 

*KiDS Rock Savannah, 1 mile run, Daffin Park, Nov. 9. Details here. 

*FREE Savannah Children’s Book Festival, Nov. 15. Details here. 

*Harvest Festival & Cane Grinding @ Oatland Island Wildlife Center, Nov. 22. Details here.

Spanish tall ship El Galeón Andalucía will visit historic River Street on Oct. 24 – Nov. 2 2014 during its five-month tour of the east coast sponsored by the National Air, Sea & Space Foundation.

The foundation also will invite school groups to the El Galeón for complimentary tours & the chance to participate in the “Future Explorers Education Program,” part of the nonprofit foundation’s mission to educate youth. Details here. 

For Halloween, the ship will transform into a Haunted Pirate Ship. Details below. 

The 170-foot, 500-ton ship is the only Galeón class vessel sailing today. Five of the seven decks will be available for the public to tour.

It carries an all-Spanish crew of 25 sailors, several of which will welcome visitors aboard when they tour this one-of-a-kind vessel.

El Galeón Andalucía was featured in the NBC series “Crossbones” starring John Malkovich as the legendary pirate Blackbeard which aired this summer.

Some more of the featured family events throughout the two week tall ship visit include:

*Tours of the ship, Oct. 24-Nov. 1.
* Blackbeard’s Treasure Hunt (through downtown Savannah) – Sat. Oct. 25
* Pre-Treat on River Street (with a family friendly Haunted Pirate Ship) –Thurs. Oct. 30
* Haunted Pirate Ship – the ship will pay homage to Savannah, one of the most haunted cities in America, when it is transformed into a haunted pirate ship Oct. 31. For ages 18 & older.

More info including tickets here. 

FOR MORE HALLOWEEN KIDS EVENTS IN SAVANNAH CLICK HERE.

Excited about the approaching pumpkin patch, hayride season yet?

We sure area! We especially look forward to our annual fall pilgrimage to Poppell Farms corn maze, pumpkin patch & more in Odum, Ga. near Jesup.

Check out Poppell Farms’ new attraction for their 2014 Fall Season: Jumping Pillow # 2. They’ve added another Jumping Pillow

Come join Poppell Farms every weekend Oct. 4 – Nov. 2.

For admission costs, directions or more information please visit the farm’s website www.poppellfarms.com , email popfarms1@windstream.net or call (912) 586-2215.

Poppell Farms grand opening for the 2014 Fall season is 10 AM-5 PM Saturday Oct. 4.

In honor of Paula Deen, the 2014 Poppell Farms corn maze features a likeness to Savannah’s ultimate Southern Mama. Paula Deen & her family will make a personal appearance at Poppell Farms on Oct. 5. You’re invited to visit the farm & meet her. Stay updated about what time she’ll be at the farm by following Poppell Farms on Facebook here.

Poppell Farms is open on Sundays, too, for those whose Saturdays are packed with kids’ sporting events.

Sat. Oct. 4-Sun. Nov. 2, 2014
10 AM-5 PM Saturdays
Noon-5 PM Sundays

Poppell Farms, email popfarms1@windstream.net , (912) 586-2215, 1765 Hyma Poppell Loop, Odum, 31555 . On Facebook here. Poppell Farms is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

Kindermusik in Savannah with 88 Keys Piano invites you & your child to visit their newest location for music & motion classes!

September themes are “Bluebird Bluebird” for 0’s & 1’s meets Mondays at 9:20am. “Up in the Sky” for toddlers ages 2’s & 3’s meets Mondays at 10:15am.

Join anytime & try your first class for free! For more info., call 912.988.KEYS (5397) or visit www.88keysga.com.

To enroll, call 912-988-KEYS (5397)  or enroll online at www.88keysga.com & click on the Kindermusik link.

Kindermusik Savannah, email music@88keysga.com, 912.988.KEYS (5397), www.88keysga.com then click on Kindermusik link. Kindermusik is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

Wear your most magical robes and hats and join Savannah Children’s Museum for FROGWARTS, an exciting wizarding event on Sunday, September 14th 2014 from 5pm-7pm! More info here. 

Take a ride on the Frogwarts Express to Savannah Children’s Museum to be sorted into Houses at Frogwarts. After the SCM Sorting Hat has picked your House, all the wizards and witches will get take fun magical classes like Potions, Wand Making.

This year Frogwarts is adding all new classes.

The Frogwarts Express will board at Georgia State Railroad Museum from 5pm-6pm and take all the witches and wizards to Savannah Children’s Museum.

The train boards on a first come, first served basis, so be sure to arrive on time to get onboard!

Pricing for Frogwarts is $10 per person ages 18 mo. and older.

Pre-registration AND pre-payment are REQUIRED for this popular annual event. Space is limited. Be sure to register today.

Click here to register

Savannah Children’s Museum, email info@savannahchildrensmuseum.org, 655 Louisville Road, Savannah 31401, www.savannahchildrensmuseum.org Savannah Children’s Museum is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser 

Skidaway Marine Science Day in Savannah on October 25 2014 will feature a new sea turtle display.

A young loggerhead sea turtle named Rider will make its public debut at the University of Georgia Aquarium on Skidaway Is. on Saturday, Oct. 25, as part of Skidaway Marine Science Day.

This FREE annual campus-wide open house will be noon to 4 PM Sat. Oct. 25 on the campus of the UGA Skidaway Institute of Oceanography on the north end of Skidaway Island.

Rider was hatched in August  2013 on Wassaw Island. Rider was a straggler, meaning he did not successfully get out of his nest when he was hatched.

He was brought to the aquarium by the Caretta Research Project after being approved by U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Georgia Department of Natural Resources. The staff at the aquarium has been caring for Rider for the past year, allowing him to grow large enough for public display.

FREE Educational Activities on Marine Science Day

Free kids’ activities on Marine Science Day include:

*Rider’s debut
*unveiling of a new gray whale exhibit and an expanded touch-tank activity.
*science talks, a reptile show, touch tanks and behind-the-scene tours of the aquarium.
*Tours of the 92-ft UGA Skidaway Institute of Oceanography’s Research Vessel Savannah & its science displays, including a display on the developing field of underwater robots.
* marine science exhibits
* hands-on science activities.
* displays & info on Georgia Coast marine life @ The UGA Shellfish Laboratory
* displays, demos & activities from a wide range of science, environmental and education groups, such as The Dolphin Project, the Georgia Sea Turtle Center & The Nature Conservancy

Children also will have an opportunity to help protect the marine environment by bagging oyster shells used for oyster reef restoration projects. Kids can also operate a remotely-operated-vehicle in a swimming pool and pick up objects from the bottom.

All activities at Skidaway Marine Science Day 2014 are free.

For additional information, call 912-598-2325, or click here.

UGA Skidaway Institute of Oceanography, On Facebook here, 10 Ocean Science Dr., Skidaway Is.,Savannah, GA 31411, (912) 598-2400,  http://www.skio.usg.edu

Sandbox Children’s Museum on Hilton Head Is. offers various summer kids events including: 

Summer Fun Series 2015

Mondays (June 22-Aug. 3)
10:30a: “Sizzlin’ Summer Science”
First come, first serve. Included in Admission. Space is limited
Call 843-842-7645 for any questions

Tuesdays (June 23-Aug. 4)
Crafty Kids (10:30am-11:30am)
First come, first serve. Included in Admission
June
23 Alligator
30 Patriotic Hat
July
7 Sea Turtle
14 Octopus
21 Rainstick
28 Shark
August
4 Starfish
Call 843-842-7645 for any questions

Wednesdays (June 24-August 5)
Arts & Crafts (10:30am-11:30am)
First come, first serve. Included in Admission
June
24 Jelly Fish
July
1 Patriotic Wreath
8 Sandcastle
15 Bird Mask
29 Tropical Fish
August
5 Horseshoe Crab
Call 843-842-7645 for any questions

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Imagination Hour
Special story followed by a special craft, first come first serve. Included in Admission
Every Thursday at 10:30am

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Parents Night Out
6p-9p. Details here. 
(Wednesdays and Thursdays, June 17-August 6)
Enjoy a parents night out while the kids let their imaginations run wild playing with the museum’s fun exhibits and activity areas. Plus staff supervised arts and crafts, dinner (pizza,drink & dessert) & a fun take home craft for each child.
Geared for children age 3-9 years.
Children must be potty-trained.
Reservations highly recommended 24 hours in advance; space available basis for walk-ins.
$30 per child
Siblings and Sandbox Members only $20 per child.
($1/minute per child late pick up fee.)
Call 843-842-7645 to sign up
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Summer Camps 2015 @ The Sandbox. For ages 3-10. Details here.

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The Sandbox Children’s Museum, 18-A Pope Avenue, next to St. Andrew’s by the Sea United Methodist Church, Hilton Head Is., 29928 www.thesandbox.org The Sandbox Children’s Museum is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

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You’re invited to Free Family Day: Nov. 1, 1–4 pm, Jepson Center, 207 W. York. St., Savannah

This program is free and open to the public. Funded by Georgia Power and AGL Resources.
*Major funding by the City of Savannah Department of Cultural Affairs.

November Family Day:
Nov. 1
Deep River
Jepson Center
Families are invited to explore Whitfield Lovell’s earthy installations, participate in storytelling, create drawings on objects in the museum studios, and see demonstrations by local artists who incorporate historical themes in their work.

December Family Day
Dec. 6
Make Your Mark
Jepson Center
This program includes art-making activities for families and a demonstration by longtime I Have Marks to Make artist and teacher Kenneth Martin.

Jepson Center, 207 W York St. Savannah, 31401 , http://telfair.org/learn/family-programs Telfair Museums is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

FOR MORE FREE LOCAL KIDS’ EVENTS, VISIT OUR FREEBIES PAGE HERE.