Kindermusik Musical Playdates for ages 0-7 & their caregivers on Sat. Jan. 20, 10AM & 11AM

Kindermusik January musical playdates, Jumping Beans – Exploring music of Latin & South America! will be Sat. Jan. 20 2024. Select 10AM or 11AM class. Sign up here.

The playdate will celebrate the songs, rhythms, instruments, and stories from the rich musical culture of South America.

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 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: The playdate is geared toward newborns all the way up to 7-year-olds! Multiple caregivers are welcome, so bring the whole family along!
– Limited capacity: The January musical playdate will be held twice on Saturday, January 20, 2024: 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 $14 per sibling
– Location: Kindermusik with 88 Keys Piano Studio; 183 Deerfield Rd W, Bloomingdale GA 31302

Sign up here.

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The Magical World of Toys’ First Game Day & Kids Karaoke Event of 2024

First Game Day / Kids Karaoke for 2024 is Sunday Jan. 21, 11AM-3PM @  The Magical World of Toys, a new toy store in Savannah’s Live Oak neighborhood off Waters Avenue.

If you haven’t visited this Savannah toy store yet, this event will be a fun chance to do so.

Toy store owner Dante Pierson regularly hosts community kids’ events at the store.

Learn more here.

See SouthernMamas.com reel spotlighting the toy store’s stage & dress-up gear here.

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Kindermusik parent & me music & movement classes in Savannah

Ring in the new year with Kindermusik! This year, commit to spending some weekly quality time with your little one, making music and forming new friendships together!

Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday class options for newborns to 7-year-olds. Sibling discounts!

Text “FREE CLASS” to 912-432-5885 to set up your first free introductory class!

Learn more here.

Kindermusik…music now, skills for life. 

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Savannah Sharks Cheerleading in Savannah & Richmond Hill

Registration is open for classes @ both Savannah Sharks locations in Savannah and Richmond HIll.

Classes include:

Preschool Tumbling Class for ages 3-5 years old, 1:15PM on Mondays and 1:15PM on Wednesdays. Enroll now here.

Mommy & Me Class for ages 0-3 @ Savannah Sharks Savannah location @ 9:30AM Mondays. Enroll now here.

Spring Tumbling Classes. Enroll now here.

• Office number: 912.308-3818- Text Savannah Sharks anytime!
• 2 Locations: Savannah & Richmond Hill
  • Savannah, GA 31404  1686 East President Street
  • Richmond Hill, GA 31324 82a Longwood Drive

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Toddler Tuesday Parent & Me Nature Program @ Oatland Island Wildlife Center

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Toddler Tuesday is a program for 1-4 year old children and their caregivers that focuses on one of Oatland Island Wildlife Center’s animals, or a relevant nature theme. The program will meet at the picnic pavilion​ and will include singing, finger play, a story, and a possible encounter with one of ​Oatland’s furry, feathered or scaly​ residents.

Occasionally the program ventures to an exhibit, so dress appropriately and bring your stroller and walking shoes. Toddler Tuesday is weather dependent and in case of extreme weather and a cancellation is required,​ attendees will be emailed at the address you registered with which you registered.

UPCOMING THEMES

April 2: Bobcat Birthday

April 9: Friends with Fox

​Sessions are offered twice on Tuesdays from 10-10:30AM & 11-11:30AM and registration is not required, but it helps organizers speed up check in and if there is a cancellation you will be the first to know. 

Program Cost:

$5 for adults / free for adult FOO members

$3 for military adults/ free for adult FOO members

$5 for children participating in the program (FOO members and non members must pay program fee)

$3 per class if you buy a multi pass punch card (6 class minimum purchase)

​You can purchase a punch card for your child’s admission for repeat visits at the class sign-in table, or at the front desk lobby anytime. 

Find out more information here

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Diesel Train Rides @ Georgia State Railroad Museum, Savannah

Georgia State Railroad Museum in Savannah will have diesel train rides Fri. Jan. 12 through Mon. Jan.15 2024!

Site tour by train will be on the hour from 10AM – 3PM (with the last ride at 3PM).

Rides are first come, first served, and you MUST pick up a boarding pass in the gift shop to board the train.

Learn more here.

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Savannah Children’s Museum is next to Georgia State Railroad Museum

While visiting Georgia State Railroad Museum, be sure to purchase entry to visit Savannah Children’s Museum, too, which is right next door.

Savannah Children’s Museum is an outdoor, two-level space, built within the former Central of Georgia Railway repair facility and adjacent to Georgia State Railroad Museum. The museum features learning-through-play exhibits including an exploration maze, a reading nook, building blocks, a nature kitchen and scavenger hunt.

Open Wednesday through Sunday  from 9AM-3PM.

SCM will have special opening Mon. Jan. 15 in because schools will be closed in honor of MLK Jr Day.

Come to Savannah Children’s Museum on Monday for a special open day to celebrate Martin Luther King Day!

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KIndermusik in Savannah offers parent & child music & movement classes, playdates

Ring in the new year with music! Kindermusik is giving away a FREE month of weekly classes to one random 0-7 year old in January!

No purchase necessary – enroll your child before Dec. 31 2023.

To register your child, visit kindermusikwith88keys.com or text 912-432-5885 with any questions. 

Kindermusik…A Good Beginning Never Ends. 

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Give the gift of learning through play and nature.

A Coastal Heritage Society membership is the perfect present for families and can be used year-round!

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.

Learn more and purchase a membership here.

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You are invited to a free family event: Family Winterfest, 10AM-2PM Tues. Jan. 2 2024 @ Frank G. Murray Community Center of Wilmington Island.

Come by anytime between 10AM-2PM for winter games, arts & crafts & a hot cocoa bar.

Frank G. Murray Community Center is @ 125 Wilmington Island Road, Savannah.

Free & open to the public.

Noon Year’s Eve Countdown & Dance Party will be Sun. Dec. 31 @ Savannah Children’s Museum

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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Meet & Greet with Santa & Mrs. Claus

There are still a few chances to have photos with Santa at Plant Riverside District in Savannah. The photos with Santa spot is located by the Pavillions on the River Walk.

Photos with Santa sessions are:

Friday 12/22 | 6-8PM

Saturday 12/23 | 1-3PM

Sunday 12/24 | 5-8PM

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Savannah Christmas Market 2023 @ Plant Riverside District, Savannah

Experience the magic of the holidays at the fourth annual Savannah Christmas Market at Plant Riverside District! Enjoy a European-style outdoor holiday market as well as live performances, children’s activities, photos with Santa, and a wide range of holiday-themed food and drink options. You’ll find something for everyone on your holiday shopping list at the Savannah Christmas Market. 

What: Savannah Christmas Market 

When: Thursday, November 16, 2023 – Monday, January 1, 2024
Location: Plant Riverside District Riverwalk, 400 W River Street, Savannah, GA.

Cost: Free 

Learn more here.

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Festival of Trees @ Plant Riverside District, Savannah

Guests are invited to join us at our first annual Festival of Trees to take place in our lobby at Plant Riverside District. This festival will feature a forest of dazzling Christmas trees that represent a unique array of local businesses and organizations. 

What: Festival of Trees 

When: Now through Monday, January 1, 2024
Location: Generator Hall (Powerplant Building) 

Cost: Free 

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Breakfast with Santa and Mrs. Claus will be Sat. Dec. 16 2023, 8:30-11:30AM @ the Richmond Hill Fire Department (Station 1).

There will be photos with Santa, crafts, letters to Santa, games, inflatables, and more.

Donations of new toys for RHFD’s “Operations Presents Under the Tree” initiative are always appreciated.

Learn more here.

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Beyond the mall: Find fun places where your kids can Santa this holiday season in Savannah here.

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Free movie & tap dance exercise @ Savannah Cultural Arts Center

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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Art and Dance Workshops for Youth and Teens @ The Savannah Cultural Arts Center

Lots of winter youth & teen classes & workshops happening @ The Savannah Cultural Arts Center.

Here are some for the youngest set.

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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Parent & Child Arctic Animal Adventures 2023 @ Savannah Cultural Arts Center

To register, go here then scroll down the page to Workshops, listed at the bottom of the page.

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Bond with your baby @ music & movement Kindermusik classes

Kindermusik with 88 Keys Piano offers music classes for children ages newborn to 7 years old.

Infants under 10 weeks attend completely free.

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. 

Kindermusik…A Good Beginning Never Ends. 

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Free Snow Much Fun Fest 2023 @ JF Gregory Park, Richmond Hill

“Snow” Much Fun Day 

1-4PM Thurs. Dec. 21 2023

J.F. Gregory Park, Richmond Hill Ga.

Free Community Event featuring:

*Free Pictures with Mr. & Mrs. Claus

*”Snow” Flurries on the Hill

*Inflatables

*Trackless Train Rides

Inclement weather put a damper on Richmond Hill’s Winter Wonderland Festival earlier this month. While organizers could not reschedule all of the activities originally planned, they still want to provide some fun during the first week of Christmas vacation.

Learn more here.

Islands Night Market, Dec. 16 2023

This weekend will be the LAST market of 2023!

Come on out to the night market from 4:30-7:30PM Sat. Dec. 16 2023. There will be around 50 vendors, plus Santa!, photo booth, live music and dog rescue.

401 Quarterman Dr. Savannah

Questions? Email Islandsfarmersmarket@gmail.com

Parent & Me program @ Telfair Museums’ Jepson Center this Thurs. 12/21

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.

Dec. 21 Art Start, 10:30-11:30AM. Space is limted, pre-register online here to secure your spot.

Register online here.

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Kid-Friendly Holiday Ballet Rendition of The Nutcracker @ Tybee Post Theater

Tybee Ballet Theatre presents The Land of the Sweets @ Tybee Post Theater in December.

This ballet will be unique and inclusive rendition of the beloved holiday classic, The Nutcracker. 

Tybee Ballet will present Land of the Sweets as ticketed events on Sat. Dec. 9 2023 @ 3 & 7PM and Sun. Dec. 10 2023 @ 3PM at The Tybee Post Theater. 

Purchase online here or scan the QR codes above.

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Savannah Santa Train returns on Sat. Dec. 9, 2023, 9AM-5PM @ Georgia State Railroad Museum

Savannah Santa Train 2023 –  one of the largest annual holiday family events in the Lowcountry – is Sat. Dec. 9 2023 @ Georgia State Railroad Museum & Savannah Children’s Museum, 655 Louisville Rd., Savannah.

Reserve your spot online here.

Festive activities and entertainment include a holiday-themed diesel locomotive train ride experience, Tin Soldier training, crafts and historic children’s games, live performances, a visit from Santa Claus & more.

Savannah Santa Train is hosted each year by Georgia State Railroad Museum and Savannah Children’s Museum. Tickets are $20 per person for all guests age eighteen months and up and online pre-registration is required here.

Train rides are available every fifteen minutes, so please select a time to reserve your seat.

Get tickets here.

Reminder: Did you know that your scheduled train ride is NOT your start time for the event? You can begin your day at Santa Train at any time – come as early and stay as long as you like for a full day of holiday cheer!

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Plant Riverside District — which is home to the popular Savannah Christmas Market — will host a family-friendly Brunch with Santa on Sun. Dec. 17 2023 11AM-3PM in Salzburg Ballroom, inside the Atlantic Building at 400 W. River St. Savannah.

Santa and Mrs. Claus will come directly from the North Pole for a one-day-only event to create memorable moments with guests.

This holiday event will feature: food, photo-ops and meet and greet opportunities with Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus and the Grinch.

WHEN: Sun. Dec. 17, 2023 11AM-3PM 

WHERE: Plant Riverside District – Salzburg Ballroom, 400 W. River Street, Savannah

When: Sunday, December 17, 2023 – 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. 

Where: Salzburg Ballroom 

Cost: $62++ for adults; $30++ for children ages five to 12

RESERVATIONS:

Reservations are required to attend the 2023 Brunch with Santa event at Plant Riverside District. Tickets for the Dec. 17 event are $62 plus tax and gratuity for adults and $30 plus tax and gratuity for children ages three to 12. Tickets are available HERE or on OpenTable.com.

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The Brunch With Santa buffet at Plant Riverside District will feature:

●      Chef’s Breakfast Action Stations
Custom Omelet, Choice of Egg (cage-free or egg whites), Assortment of Toppings

Housemade Biscuit and Sawmill Gravy
Mini Bagels with Smoked Salmon, Capers, Whipped Cream Cheese and Fresh Dill

·       Morning Classics

French Toast with Maple Syrup

Seasonal Sliced Fresh Fruit

Spiced Apple and Blueberry Granola Yogurt Bowls with Local Honey

Applewood Bacon, Pork Sausages and Chicken Sausages

Roasted Breakfast Potatoes 

●      Carving Stations

Glazed Spiral Ham

Herb-Roasted Turkey Breast

Caramelized Leek and White Cheddar Scalloped Potatoes

Spiced Honey Roasted Carrots and Winter Squash

Caramelized Brussel Sprouts with Bacon and a Soy Ginger Glaze

Buttercup Squash and Cavatappi Pasta with Sage Brown Butter

●      Dessert Stations

Signature displays of assorted Christmas pies, cakes, tortes and cookies prepared by the accomplished pastry team at Plant Riverside District

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Make special holiday treats for Oatland’s wolf pack

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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Sat. Dec. 9, 2023; 10 AM & 11AM! Kindermusik Savannah’s last playdates of the year

Kindermusik with 88 Keys Piano presents its last playdate of 2023 – “Jingle All the Way!”

Join Kindermusik Savannah with your newborn to 7 year olds for a cozy and wintry celebration of music! We’ll be ringing bells, riding sleighs, and dancing in the falling snow, all through the wondrous magic of our imaginations with some exciting real-life instruments and props!

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 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 coupon for future weekly studio classes

To enroll your child, visit kindermusikwith88keys.com. Text/call 912-432-5885 for more info. 

Kindermusik…music now, skills for life.

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