Georgia State Railroad Museum and Savannah Children’s Museum will transform into a magical Harry Potter-themed experience during “Frogwarts” on Sunday, October 20 2024, 11AM- 3PM.
Families are immersed in STEAM activities, such as chemistry, engineering, biology, and art, all disguised as magical classes inspired by the beloved book series. Lowcountry Turners will be making custom lathe-turned wands that will be available for purchase while supplies last.
Other activities will be led by CHS’s community partners including Dogwood Pediatric Dentistry, Callaway Critters, Georgia Southern Center for Wildlife Education, Memorial Health Dwaine & Cynthia Willett Children’s Hospital, Coastal Rail Buffs, Savannah Speech and Hearing, and Starbase Savannah.
Pie Society food truck and Savannah Square Pops will be on-site with treats available for purchase.
Sponsored by the Lesher Family Foundation, Dogwood Pediatric Dentistry, Regions Bank, Norfolk Southern, and Colonial Group, Inc
Walk your trick or treater through Oatland’s friendly forest to meet and gather goodies from cheerful animal characters. Face painting, crafts, concessions, and many more activities await your arrival.
Advanced reservations 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.
Halloween Hike purchases are different this year. Savannah Chatham County Schools has a new pay system, and your entry will be purchased through them. The web address is on the flyer above. There will be no actual tickets but rather your receipt will serve as your ticket.
Print your receipt for entry or present your receipt on your phone on the day and time of your entry.
Come earn hours and complete your Community Service requirements by volunteering @ the 2024 Halloween Hike. Friday, Oct. 18 & Sat. Oct. 19 2024. Volunteer shifts are from 4-7PM 6:00pm-9:00pm or both shifts Lot’s of fun positions. Must be at least age 14 to volunteer.
Join Kindermusik Savannah for Sat. Oct. 19 2024 at 10AM for their monthly musical playdate: Autumn Leaves, a musical celebration of fall.
Make music together about falling leaves, dancing squirrels, wild geese, cool weather, apple trees, and hay rides.
You won’t want to miss this cozy and charming Kindermusik playdate – especially because we’re only running it ONCE!
This playdate is open for children ages 0-7 and their caregivers.
Come and watch your child engage with instruments, singing, moving, dancing, story time, and more delightful activities in this exciting one-time Kindermusik class.
Limited spaces.
For more info visit kindermusikwith88keys.com or text 912-432-5885. Kindermusik…A Good Beginning Never Ends.
Calling all little creatives! Embark on a journey of artistic expression, discovery, and exploration with SCAD MOA educators. Brimming with imaginative activities designed just for kiddos, the new Mini Masters Morning session is packed with programming inspired by the latest exhibitions.
While enjoying art projects, gallery visits, outdoor play, creative indoor games, dance parties, and, of course, snack time, your budding geniuses (and you) can form new friendships.
Mini Masters Morning is programmed for children ages 1–4. Kids must be accompanied by an adult.
The first one will be Mon. Oct. 21, 11AM @ SCAD Museum of Art, 601 Turner Blvd., Savannah
To RSVP or for more information, email Hannah Thompson at hthompso@scad.edu.
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All About Bats: Come to a bat watch and talk as the sun sets in the sky and the bats begin to fly. Meet at Picnic Shelter 5.: 6:15PM Fri. Oct. 25 2024
Archery*: Learn the basics of archery and test your skills on the archery range. This program will cover basic safety and technique. Equipment provided. Participants must be at least 10 years old. $10 per person. Please call the Visitor Center to register in advance: 912-598-2300. Plan to arrive at least 10 minutes early to check in at the Visitor Center: 10AM Sat. Oct. 262024, $10
Campsite Decorating Contest: Campers are invited to adorn their campsites with family-friendly, earthfriendly decor. Judging begins at 5 pm and ends by 7 pm. Winners will receive a prize: 5-7PM Sat Oct. 262024
FALL into Crafting: Stop into the Visitor Center to purchase your fall craft kit for just $2. Several seasonal crafts will be available to choose from. Available throughout the day: Sun Oct. 27 2024. $2.
Read with a Ranger: Young children will enjoy getting out for this hour of interactive reading. Listen to nature stories perfect for children with a love of the outdoors. Meet at the Interpretive Center, outside if fair weather. Tuesdays Oct. 22, Oct. 29 2024, 10AM
Roving Ranger: A ranger will be roving the park to answer your questions about local flora, fauna, and more! Wednesdays Oct. 23, 30 2024, 3PM
Turt’ or Treat: Meet our turtles and enjoy a sweet treat. No costume? No problem – Make your own turtle shell to wear home! Meet behind the Visitor Center. Thurs. Halloween Oct. 31 2024, 1-4:30PM
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Land of the Sweets Ballet Brunch, Sun, Nov. 10, 2024, 10:30 AM & 12:30PM @ North Beach Bar and Grill – Tybee Is.
Help raise funds for Tybee Ballet Theatre’s enchanting holiday production of Land of the Sweets. Enjoy a delightful brunch by the beach, filled with delicious food and drinks to ring in the holiday season!
What to Expect:
Scrumptious brunch menu by North Beach Bar & Grill
Holiday-themed cocktails & mocktails
Auction and prizes
Photo-ops with cast
What to Know:
General seating tickets: Due to the limited amount of tables, we cannot guarantee together seating with your party. Additionally, your party may be seated with others or placed at the bar. You will be seated on a first come, first serve basis, so plan accordingly.
VIP ticketing: VIP seating guarantees priority seating with your party at a private table. Additionally, you will receive LOS swag, special attention from the LOS cast, and a complimentary cocktail (or non-alcoholic beverage) for each person at your table.
All proceeds support Tybee Ballet Theatre’s mission to keep the Land of the Sweets program accessible, free, and coming back year after year.
The Museum is arranged for self-guided tours. Please expect to spend at least one hour on site to explore the galleries and gardens.
The Museum is located in historic downtown Savannah at 41 Martin Luther King, Jr., Boulevard, between the Holiday Inn and The Grey restaurant. Ships of the Sea is only one block west of City Market and a few blocks north of the Visitor Center. Free parking is available for guests in the Museum’s parking lot located on the south side of the building.
ADULT: $15.00.
STUDENT: $12.50 (THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL, OR COLLEGE WITH ID).
DISCOUNT: $12.50 (SENIOR – 65 OR OVER, PAST OR PRESENT MILITARY).
CHILD: FREE (5 AND UNDER).
FAMILY: $40.00 (UP TO 2 ADULTS AND THREE CHILDREN UNDER 18).
GROUP: $10.00/PERSON (FOR GROUPS OF 10 OR MORE WHO MAKE RESERVATIONS AHEAD OF TIME).
In British Swim School of Savannah’s Turtle 1 level, your child will take a big leap in their swimming journey! In a small, supportive group, they’ll learn important safety skills and beginner strokes on their front and back—key building blocks for water survival and future stroke development.
It’s amazing to see them grow stronger and more confident with every lesson.
And when they graduate to Turtle 2, they’ll officially be a Safer Swimmer!
Learn more and sign up for Savannah swim lessons near you here.
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Walk your trick or treater through Oatland’s friendly forest to meet and gather goodies from cheerful animal characters. Face painting, crafts, concessions, and many more activities await your arrival.
Advanced reservations 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.
Halloween Hike purchases are different this year. Savannah Chatham County Schools has a new pay system, and your entry will be purchased through them. The web address is on the flyer above. There will be no actual tickets but rather your receipt will serve as your ticket.
Print your receipt for entry or present your receipt on your phone on the day and time of your entry.
Come earn hours and complete your Community Service requirements by volunteering @ the 2024 Halloween Hike. Friday, Oct. 18 & Sat. Oct. 19 2024. Volunteer shifts are from 4-7PM 6:00pm-9:00pm or both shifts Lot’s of fun positions. Must be at least age 14 to volunteer.
Parents and children together will engage with instruments, singing, moving, dancing, story time, and more exciting activities in a weekly 40-minute class.
Join in the magical experience today by starting with a free introductory class! kindermusikwith88keys.com or text 912-432-5885 to set up a free trial class.
Kindermusik…A Good Beginning Never Ends.
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Homeschool Art class: Making Art with Madi 10AM-Noon Tuesdays & Thursdays. Observational Drawing. Drop-Ins welcome. Learn more & sign up online here.
Patterns and Portraits: inspired by @18lovesart Gallery Wall Artist Saturday Sept. 21 & 28 @ 10AM. For ages 5-14. Art supplies provided. Learn more & sign up online here.
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UPDATE: The Saturday Oct. 5 Tiny Tots is cancelled because Summit Gymnastics does not have AC after the storm.
Summit Gymnastics in Savannah offers a regular time for children ages 5 and younger to play in their gym with an adult.
The program called Tiny Tots Playtime @ Summit Gymnastics in Savannah will be offered on the following dates @ a new time to accommodate the addition of Saturday classes:
NEW UPGRADE: You can now pre-register online through Summit’s parent portal (located @ summitgymnasticsga.com) for $10 or in person price of $15 with cash or card acceptable for payment.
Questions? Email summit.frontdesk@yahoo.com
Summit Gymnastics, 74 W Montgomery Crossroads, Savannah, 31406, (912) 921-1034, On Facebook here. Summit Gymnastics is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser
In addition to themed weekly scheduled programs, Savannah Children’s Museum will now dedicate different days to some of their most requested activities. So plan accordingly.
SCM is now open school year hours: 9AM-3PM Wed-Sun. Learn more about Savannah Chidren’s Museum here.
Monday & Tuesday: Closed for private bookies and First Grade Title 1 Field Trips.
Wee Wonders Wednesday: STEAM-based programs designed for little learners to spark curiosity and discover their connection to the natural world.
Tortoise & Turtle Thursday: Visitors have a chance to meet SCM’s Russian Tortoise as well as SCM’s yellow-bellied slider Pogo. Learn facts about their friendly reptiles and opportunities to touch and observe.
Farm Friday: Visitors will have an opportunity to explore Frogtown Garden and learn about a variety of fruits, vegetables, and herbs that are growing. Be sure to ask for a sample of SCM’s Farm to Table snack of the day.
Surprise Saturday: Educators will rotate some of the Favorite Programs that will be sure to educate and WOW visitors.
Sensory Art Sunday: Come to the Arty Party where visitors have the opportunity to explore Sensory Process Art projects to express themselves through creative, hands-on, and sometimes MESSY activities.
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For most parents, summer seems like the perfect time for their kids to learn how to swim and practice water safety, as water resides in almost every environment we vacate to during the warmest months of the year. However, what happens when their swim lessons end and it’s time for school and other extracurricular activities to begin?
For kids who take swim lessons over the summer, continuing into the school year will help them maintain their strong water safety and swim skills so they’re prepared for water-related emergencies and the following summer season. For parents whose kids are enrolling in swim lessons for the first time, consider the benefits of year-round instruction when signing them up!
Drop-in for special studio time for toddlers & homeschool students ages 2-12 with Scribble Art Studio instructor Madison on Tuesdays & Thursday, 10AM-Noon
A QR code will be available at the door or register in advance online here.
Savannah Scribble Art Studio is @ 212 E 37th St, Savannah, GA 31401
Cost: $15 per class.
Madi is an interior design student that loves to paint and draw! Madi will use her summer camp activity skills and experience to design projects to offer for walk ins with toddlers and home schooled students. Materials can include: drawing, painting, collage and fiber arts. Colorful creatures and nature inspired projects will be your starting point.
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Join Kindermusik with 88 Keys Piano in the Kindermusik kitchen – to explore all our favorite yummy snacks and foods in an exciting Saturday musical playdate on Sept. 21, 10AM.
You will roll out the dough, shake on the sprinkles, mix up the soup, and chop some veggies together; all while stirring up your musical, cognitive, and imagination skills. So tie on your apron and get ready to groove!
Parents and children together will engage with instruments, singing, moving, dancing, story time, and more delightful activities in this exciting one-time Kindermusik class. Limited spaces. Claim your 0-7 year old’s spot before it fills.
* Grand Opening of Oatland’s new Storybook Trail @ Oatland Island Wlidlife Center, 3:30PM Mon. Sept. 9
* Free Family Fun Day @ Oatland Island Wildlife Center to celebrate Oatland’s 50th Anniversary, 10AM-2PM Sat. Sept. 14. Details here.
* 50th Anniversary Celebration of Oatland Island Wildlife Center, 5-8PM Sat. Sept. 21. An adults-only event featuring appetizers, libations, live music, silent auction. Details here.
Pictured below is an example of new Oatland stickers that will be sold in Oatland’s gift shop & available as prizes for the scavenger hunt during Oatland’s FREE FAMILY DAY Sept. 14.
Make sure to find the Friends of Oatland Island table @ the beginning & end of the scavenger hunt.
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You are invited to explore the natural world seeking artistic inspiration @ an Art Contest Event on Sun. Sept. 8, 10-11AM @ Skidaway Island State Park, Savannah. The theme is Patterns in Nature: From Science to Art.
Take a short, ranger-led hike to the iconic observation tower, providing a wide view of the flourishing marsh habitat at Skidaway Island State Park. An artist mentor will join the group to provide guidance and input.
Art supplies will be provided or bring your own.
Event is limited to 20 students. Pre-registration is required. Call 912-598-2300 to register.
Georgia resident high school students are invited to take part in the Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites Art Contest for an opportunity to have your art displayed in the State Capitol during the next legislative session. Participation in this event is not necessary to enter the contest. Visit gastateparks.org/ArtContest for contest details.
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More Kids’ Events @ Skidaway Island State Park, Savannah
Lots of kid-friendly happenings during September 2024 @ Skidaway Island State Park in Savannah. Events are free unless otherwise indicated. $5 parking fee. Events with an * require registration.
Backyard Birding: Join a ranger in the park’s bird watching area behind the Interpretive Center. The group 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 the park. 10AM Fri. Sept. 20 & 10AM Thurs. Sept. 26
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. Come to the Interpretive Center for a Show & Tell to see the hatchlings and hear about this important project. 11AM Sat. Sept. 21Please note the time change on Sept. 21. This program will now be 11AM-Noon
Fungi Friday Hike: A wide variety of mushrooms pop up on the trails at Skidaway Island State Park. Let’s see what mushrooms we can find and identify. Make sure to bring your smartphone or camera! Meet at the Big Ferry trailhead for a 3-mile hike around the entirety of the Big Ferry trail. 10AM Fri. Sept. 6 & Fri. Sept. 27
*Girl Scouts Love State Parks Day Hike: Girl Scouts are invited to join us for a hike developed to highlight trees and their special place in our park. Event is limited to 30 Girl Scouts. Pre-registration is required. Call 912-598-2300 to register. Self-led activity sheets and prize stickers will be available for Girl Scouts Troops who visit the park on their own. 2PM Sat. Sept. 14
Animal of the Day: Drop by the Interpretive Center to say hi and learn about the animal of the day. There will be a different animal out each day for visitors to see and touch. 2PM Fri. Sept. 6, Sept. 20, & Sept. 27.
Gnarly Neighbors: The good, the bad and the ugly! Learn about what plants are critical to the health of our local ecosystem and environment, and what invasive flora pose a threat to native wildlife. Meet at the Big Ferry trailhead for a 3-mile hike around the entirety of the Big Ferry trail. 9AM Monday Sept. 2, Sept. 9, Sept. 16 & Sept. 23.
Read with a Ranger: Young children will enjoy getting out for this hour of interactive reading. Listen to nature stories perfect for children with a love of the outdoors. Meet at the Interpretive Center, outside if fair weather. 10AM Tues. Sept. 3, Tues. Sept. 10 & Tues. Sept. 24.
Roving Ranger: A ranger will be roving the park to answer your questions about local flora, fauna, and more! 3PM Wed. Sept. 4 & Wed. Sept. 25.
Trivia: Let’s Get Quizzical: Relax at the fire pit behind the Interpretive Center with trivia, featuring questions about local flora and fauna, Skidaway Island facts, and Georgia history. There will be four rounds, four questions per round, and each round will increase in difficulty. Round 1 is one point per question, round 2 is two points and so on to the fourth round. At the end, there will be a bonus question for an additional 10 points to whomever answers correctly. First, second, and third place will go home with nifty Skidaway Island State Park swag. Individuals only – no teams. NO PHONES. Good luck! 7PM Thursdays Sept. 5, Sept. 12, Sept. 19, Sept. 26 & 7PM Monday Sept. 30
Your State Parks Day: Volunteers blaze a trail. Meet at the Big Ferry Trailhead. Parking fee waived. Snacks will be provided. 11AM Sat. Sept. 28.
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Discover this laid-back Savannah spot to take your children to do a different kids’ art project each week: Henny Penny Art Space & Cafe.
Henny Penny Art Space & Cafe celebrates and supports the parent tribe by providing a family friendly art space combined with top-notch baked goods and craft coffee beverages.
Kids’ Art Project Weekly ThemesOffered Daily Weekdays & Weekends
The art space is open every day from 9AM- 5PM with no reservation needed, just walk on in!
