PublicHealth4Kidz opens Thurs. Oct. 29 on Skidaway Road
PublicHealth4Kidz opens a new Science Center in Savannah on Thurs. Oct. 29th featuring hands-on science and health learning.
Located at 2309 Skidaway Road, Suite B.
Learn more here.
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Sweet Creativity at Cleo the Project Space in Savannah!
Cleo the Project Space in Savannah is delighted to welcome back Brittany Richmond and Sugar Crits for a cookie decorating workshop on Saturday Nov. 14 2026, inspired by the artwork currently on display in the gallery!
Join us for a sweet afternoon of creativity, and bring the kiddos along for some hands-on fun as we transform cookies into edible works of art.
This special event is part of Cleo’s Fall Fundraiser, which helps support our programming in the new year. A suggested donation of $25 or more is encouraged for entry.
Please RSVP here so we can get an accurate headcount! We can’t wait to create something sweet with you.
Learn more about Cleo’s Fall Fundraiser here and help us continue bringing creative programming to our community!
Saturday Nov 14, 2026, 2-4PM
Cleo the Project Space, 2424 Drayton St, Savannah, GA 31401
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Free trial class with your child ages 0-7
Come visit a free trial class with your 0-7 year old, and see how Kindermusik makes a noticeable difference in your child’s cognitive, social, physical and musical abilities! Text “free class” to 912-432-5885 or visit kindermusikwith88keys.com for more info.
Kindermusik…A Good Beginning Never Ends.
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October 25, 1-4pm
Join Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum for a 30-minute creative adventure! Design and build your own spooky, swampy sea monster using colorful collage, wild textures, and a splash of imagination. Will your creature be lurking below the waves or ruling the seven seas?
Workshop Included in Museum Admission.
Free to Ships of the Sea Family Members.
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Free Parent and Me weekly class at the JEA of Savannah!
Mazel Tots at the Jewish Educational Alliance (JEA) in Savannah offers opportunities for young children and their families to connect, learn, and build community through early childhood family programming.
The FREE program encourages family involvement and provides a welcoming environment for families with young children to engage with others and enjoy shared experiences
RSVP here.
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Toddler Playdates at Savannah Sharks gym
For ages crawlers to age 5.
Mondays: 10:30AM-Noon, Fridays 9AM-10:20AM, 10:30AM-Noon
No registration required
Learn more here.
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Sharkie School Camp, Nov. 9
Register your child for a Nov. 9 Sharkie School camp at Savannah Sharks, 9AM-1PM.
Register here.
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Tiny Tumbling at Savannah Sharks in Savannah & Rincon
For ages 4 & older
Learn more here
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Bond with your child: First class is free at this Kindermusik studio in Bloomingdale
88 Keys Piano offers Kindermusik classes for ages 0-7. Come with your baby, toddler or young child and experience a class together. We use instruments, movement, story time, singing, and more to develop musical, social, cognitive and physical skills! First class is free- text “FREE CLASS” to 912-432-5885 or visit kindermusikwith88keys.com for more info.
Kindermusik…music now, skills for life.
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Toddler Thursdays at Tybee Island Marine Science Center
Take time to check out the new Toddler Thursdays craft & storytime program @ Tybee Island Marine Science Center.
Thursdays Oct. 29, Nov. 19, and Dec. 17: 9:30-10:30AM.
For children ages 1-4.
Registration required. Sign up here.
Toddlers and their grown-ups are introduced to the marine world through activities, book readings, craft, and games! $25 includes adult admission.
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Summit Gymnatics Monthly Tiny Tots in Savannah
Lots going on at Summit Gymnastics in Savannah including:
Tiny Tot on Saturday, Oct. 3. For children ages 0-5 & their caregiver. $10 if pre-registered. $15 for walk-ins.
Confirmed time: 10:30AM-Noon
Summit also offers Nin ja-nastics obstacle course plus Parents Night Outs
Questions? Call 912-921-1034
Learn more here.
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Art Start: Stroller & Toddler Tour is Thursday, Nov. 19th at Telfair Museums’ Jepson Center
Once a month, our youngest patrons are invited to the Jepson Center in Savannah for story time, a special tour, and an art activity. Strollers, crying babies, toddlers, and older siblings are all welcome here. Come play, learn, and explore A Seat at the Table! Create decorated plates to show what makes people happy at your table! Space is limited, pre-register to secure your spot.
Purchase tickets online here.
Free for Adult members I Adult Non-members: $12 I Kids: $5.
Thursday, Nov. 19th, 2026, 10:30- 11:30AM . Theme: Michelangelo’s Women
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Free Family Day at Telfair Museums’ Jepson Center
Local residents are invited to celebrate the new exhibition, Michelangelo’s Women: Images of Female Power and Divinity from the Casa Buonarroti, with a day of free admission and hands on activities and demonstrations at the Jepson Center, Saturday, Oct. 24th, 10AM-5PM.
Free admission all day for local residents including Chatham, Effingham, Bryan, Liberty, Bulloch, Jasper, and Beaufort Counties. Investment provided by the City of Savannah.
Learn more here.
FREE admission for local residents
Saturday, October 24th
10AM-5PM
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Let your little ones’ imaginations soar during our new Artful Tales Storytime 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, our skilled storytellers will bring captivating tales to life, encouraging creativity and imagination in a vibrant, art-filled setting. Members: Free I Non-members: Free with admission.
Learn More/Register/Purchase Tickets here :
Members: Free I Non-members: Free with admission.
Every Friday, 10:30-11AM
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Drop-In Studio at Jepson Center, Savannah
Take time to unleash your creativity, join us in our studios every Saturday and Sunday between 10am and 2pm for art-making projects for all ages! Work at your own pace and comfort level through an array of creative media such as watercolors, collage, calligraphy, origami, coloring books, and much more. Each month features a special project designed to connect with an exhibition at the museum. A studio assistant is always on hand to answer questions and assist guests. Drop-In Studio is perfect for all ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.
Learn more here.
PRICE: Members: Free I Non-members: Free with admission.
Every Saturday and Sunday, 10AM- 2PM
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Kindermusik Monday Night Class in Bloomindale, near Pooler
Spaces available in Monday 6:30PM class with Kindermusik!
Kindermusik with 88 Keys Piano in Bloomingdale offers music & motion classes on weekday mornings, early evenings and weekends. First trial class is FREE. Open for all 0-7 year olds with their caregivers. Newborns under 10 weeks always attend completely free
Text “free visit” to 912-432-5885 or visit kindermusikwith88keys.com for more info.
Kindermusik…A Good Beginning Never Ends.
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Holiday Farms Pumpkin Patch, Hayrides, Farm Fun, Ridgeland SC
The 19th Annual “The Great Pumpkin Patch” in Ridgeland, South Carolina will be open for the 2026 season from October 2nd -31st.
Favorite Activities at Holiday Farms include the Barnyard Zoo, the Large JUMP PAD, Duck Races, the Haytona Speedway, Corn Grinding, Steer Roping, Cow Milking, and MORE!
Thursday-Friday: 12pm – 6pm
Saturday: 9am-6pm
Sunday: 12pm – 6pm
CLOSED Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays.
Reservations now being taken for groups and field trips! Learn more here.
Concessions available daily from 12pm-5pm, Saturdays from 11am-5pm and Sundays 12pm-4pm
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Special Days at Holiday Farms this Fall 2026
Military Appreciation Day – October 3rd! HALF PRICE admission for all military and immediate family with proper ID on Military Appreciation Day. Every other day military & family $2 off.
Open Columbus Day, Oct. 12, 9AM-2PM
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Spooky Storytime at the Davenport House
Bring the whole family to the Davenport House Museum in Savannah this October for a spooky blend of literacy, history, and hands-on fun! Designed for children of all ages and their caregivers, Spooky Storytime brings history and community stories to life inside one of Savannah’s oldest homes.
Join us for a multi-sensory adventure divided into three fun parts:
Build Your Home Library!
Thanks to our wonderful community partners, every family who attends will receive a free copy of the featured book to take home! We are thrilled to help you grow your personal collection and keep the joy of reading alive long after your museum visit.
Important Details:
Free but registration required. Register online here.
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Halloween Hike 2026 @ Oatland Island Wildlife Center, Savannah
Make plans to attend one of the best Savannah Fall kids traditions: Halloween Hike @ Oatland Island Wildlife Center Fri & Sat. Oct. 16 & 17, 5-8PM.
Advanced Reservations Required. More information coming soon.
Walk with your trick or treater through Oatland’s friendly forest of nature trails to meet and gather goodies from cheerful animal characters. Face painting, crafts, concessions, and much more.
Ticket prices: Adult – $8, Children – $10
Early Registration opens to current FOO (Friends of Oatland) members before opening to the public. Become a FOO member here.
We’ll update this post when registration date is released.
NOTE: Oatland Island will close to the public early on Oct 16 & 17 to prepare for Halloween Hike. Last admissions will be at 2:00 PM.
Learn more here.
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Coming to Oatland Island Wildlife Center: Scarecrow Trail
The Oatland Island Scarecrow Trail will be on display this Monday, Oct. 12
Get creative and make your mark on the trail! Families, companies, classrooms, and organizations are invited to create their very own scarecrow to be displayed along the Oatland Island Scarecrow Trail.
Depending on your donation, you can choose a Trail or Habitat location for your scarecrow.Create. Donate. Support.
Scan the QR code or click this: https://tinyurl.com/3fcmsafd
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So much going on this month at Summit Gymnastics in Savannah.
Tiny Tots, 10:30AM-Noon, Sat. Sept. 12th. For ages 0-5.
Ninja Obstacle Course, 5-7PM Sept. 19th. For ages 5-12
PJ Party, Parents Night out, You deserve a night off while the kids have a blast in the gym, for ages 3-12, Sat. Sept. 26th. Details here.
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Onward Ossie: Sea Turtle Release, 10AM Sat. Sept. 26
It’s time for Tybee Island Marine Science Center’s resident Marine Debris Ambassador to swim free! Please join TIMSC we release Ossie the Loggerhead Sea Turtle into the wild blue yonder at 10AM Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026.
Found as a tiny straggler hatchling on Ossabaw Island in 2023, Ossie has grown strong and educated visitors at the science center for the last three years. Now weighing almost 36 pounds, this healthy juvenile is ready to thrive in their natural environment.
But gone doesn’t mean forgotten: Ossie will be equipped with a satellite tracker, thanks to activist Liddy Clever and her nonprofit organization, Sea Life with Liddy. Weekly whereabouts will be posted on TIMSC’s social media and website.
The event will take place on the beach in front of the Center Street crossover in the North Beach parking lot.
Early arrival recommended, signs encouraged!
Note: The science center will open late that day at 11am.
ONWARD, OSSIE! SEA TURTLE RELEASE
When: 10 AM, Saturday, Sept. 26
Where: Tybee Island Marine Science Center
Ossie will be released into the ocean in front of the North Beach center crossover
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Programs at Tybee Island Marine Science Center
Toddler Thursday is Thursday Sept 24th, 9:30-10:30AM at Tybee Island Marine Science Center. For children ages 1-4.
Crafts, books, and activities all focused on pollinators and their important role on Earth.
Registration required. Sign up here.
Toddlers with a parent or guardian are introduced to a marine animal or subject through different activities, like a book reading, a craft, and a game or movement.
Program includes admission for parent or guardian. Toddler and all materials included with adult admission. Learn more here.
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Walks, Talks & Treks at Tybee Island Marine Science Center.
Details here.
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Sign up in advance for this musical playdate in Bloomingdale, Sept. 19th
Join us for a celebration of all kinds of keyboards in our September 19th playdate at 10AM, All Keyed Up!
Enroll online here.
We’ll be exploring the different sounds of the piano, harpsichord, synthesizer, and organ; dancing to the beloved compositions of Beethoven and Mozart; and building foundational musical skills while getting those little fingers flying! If your baby, toddler, or preschooler shows an early interest in any kind of keyboard instrument, All Keyed Up is the perfect way to fine-tune that love for those magical black and white keys!
Parents and children together will engage with instruments, singing, moving, dancing, story time, and more musical activities in this exciting one-time Kindermusik class. Limited spaces! Claim your child’s spot before it fills!
Every enrolled child will get:
Enroll online here.
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Join Kindermusik with 88 Keys Piano in our Tuesday 10am Family Class!
Sibling discounts – children ages 0 to 7 welcome! First visit is free.
Visit Kindermusikwith88keys.com or text “free class” to 912-432-5885 for more info!
Kindermusik…A Good Beginning Never Ends.
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Nature Programs at Skidaway Island State Park, Savannah
Diamondback Terrapin Hatchlings Show & Tell, is Sept. 27th, at 1PM at Skidaway Island State Park.
That’s just one of many kid-friendly nature programs happening in September at the Georgia State Park. Check out all these fun and educational programs in September at Skidaway Island State Park. You can also find these on SouthernMamas.com Event Calendar.
Archery: Hour-long slots available during the hours listed. 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 (912) 598-2300 to reserve your hour in advance. Plan to arrive at least 10 minutes early to check in at the archery range.
Backyard Birding: Join a ranger in our bird watching area behind the Visitor Center. We will identify and discuss the native bird species that live in the park and may also be found in your own backyard. Bring your own binoculars or borrow a pair from us.
Bead a Snake Keychain: Create a colorful beaded snake keychain and learn all about these incredible animals with a naturalist! Meet in the Interpretive Center. $3 per person. Please call (912) 598-2300 to reserve your space in advance.
Clay Crafts: Mushrooms: Visit the Interpretive Center and meet up with a ranger to learn about mushroom anatomy. Make an air dry clay mushroom of your very own! Materials and instruction provided. $4 per person. Please call (912) 598-2300 to reserve your space in advance.
Come Play Cornhole: Relax and unwind, surrounded by nature, with a game or two of cornhole with your friends and family. Game equipment will be set up outside the Interpretive Center.
Diamondback Terrapin Hatchlings Show & Tell: Guest speakers from the Skidaway Audubon Diamondback Terrapin Rescue project will be sharing information about their efforts to help the population recover by relocating eggs to safer nesting boxes. Join us at the Interpretive Center for a Show & Tell to see the hatchlings and hear about this important project. Ages 6 and up may be allowed to handle the hatchlings (to avoid germ transmission, younger children will not be allowed to handle the hatchlings)
Draw Closer to Nature: Have you ever wanted to draw what you see at Skidaway Island State Park? Meet in the Interpretive Center for an overview of nature sketching techniques. Then let’s hit the Sandpiper Trail, find our inspiration, and draw closer to nature! Instruction and materials provided. Space is limited. Please call (912) 598-2300 to reserve your space in advance.
Georgia high school students are encouraged to attend — enter the third annual Parks and Historic Sites Division Art Contest for a chance to have your artwork featured on table-top displays at the Georgia State Capitol in 2027! Visit gastateparks.org/artcontest for more information.
Finger Snakes: Visit the Interpretive Center and enjoy creating a felt snake to wrap around your finger while you learn about snakes at the park and in the local area. $4 per crafter. Please call (912) 598-2300 to reserve your space in advance.
Fungi Hike: Have you ever noticed a mushroom on the trails and wanted to learn more about it? Let’s see what we can find and identify together while discussing anatomy and life cycles of fungi. Meet at the Big Ferry trailhead for a 1-2 mile hike.
Jewels of the Marsh: Diamondback Terrapins: The diamondback terrapin is the only turtle that lives only in brackish water. It is a keystone species in the saltmarsh ecosystem. Come join us for a closer look at this precious jewel. Meet in the Interpretive Center for a 30-minute program and see our two live diamondback terrapins.
Make a Pinecone 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. Please note: peanut butter is one of the main ingredients used. Meet in the Interpretive Center. $3 per person.
Make a Snake: Learn about snakes while making a simple, fun craft to take home. Meet in the Interpretive Center. $2 per person.
Nature Notebooks: Come by the Interpretive Center and create your very own nature notebook to record observations of the sights and sounds you encounter in nature! $3 per person.
Paint a Passerine: Fly on over to the Interpretive Center and paint a picture of one of the many perching birds that can be found at the park! Materials provided. Beginners and all ages welcome. $4 per person. Please call (912) 598-2300 to reserve your space in advance.
Roving Ranger: A ranger will be roving the trails to answer your questions about local flora, fauna, and more
Snakes of Skidaway: Drop by the Interpretive Center to meet, touch, and learn all about one of our ambassador snakes: eastern rat snakes, corn snakes, or an eastern king snake.
Unboxing the Box Turtle: Come meet some of our most elusive residents, the box turtles, and learn about their habits and amazing characteristics. Meet in the Interpretive Center.
Lots going on at Summit Gymnastics in Savannah including:
Tiny Tots, 10:30AM-Noon on Saturday, Aug. 29. For children ages 0-5 & their caregiver. $10 if pre-registered. $15 for walk-ins.
Summit also offers Nin ja-nastics obstacle course plus Parents Night Out on Sept. 26, 5-9PM
Learn more here.
Homeschool Tumbling Clases for Boys & Girls @ Savannah Sharks
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Toddler Playdatess for crawlers to age 5 at Savannah Sharks Savannah & Rincon locations
Find details here.
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Monday Playdates at Savannah Sharks, Savannah location
No registration required. Questions? Call 912.308.3818 or email office@savsharks.com
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Sharkie School: Parent’s Morning Out Program, Savannah
For ages 2-5.
Learn more here.
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Halloween Hike 2026 @ Oatland Island Wildlife Center, Savannah
Make plans to attend one of the best Savannah Fall kids traditions: Halloween Hike @ Oatland Island Wildlife Center Fri & Sat. Oct. 16 & 17, 5-8PM.
Advanced Reservations Required. More information coming soon.
Walk with your trick or treater through Oatland’s friendly forest of nature trails to meet and gather goodies from cheerful animal characters. Face painting, crafts, concessions, and much more.
Ticket prices: Adult – $8, Children – $10
Early Registration opens to current FOO (Friends of Oatland) members before opening to the public. Become a FOO member here.
We’ll update this post when registration date is released.
NOTE: Oatland Island will close to the public early on Oct 16 & 17 to prepare for Halloween Hike. Last admissions will be at 2:00 PM.
Learn more here.
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