Savannah Children’s Museum summer hours are Monday through Saturday, 9AM – 2PM, weather permitting. Closed Sundays.
The museum – which is outdoors – features over a dozen exhibits designed to expand the imaginations of children including an exploration maze, a reading nook and a sensory garden.
Daily programming with varying themes:
10AM | Storytime in the Frogtown Garden 12pm | STEAM Studio or Bottle Rocket Demonstration 1:30pm | Young Explorers or Healthy Me
Saturday, July 15, 2023 – Two times: 10 & 11 AM Join Kindermusik Savannah for a woodland adventure! In this endearing summer playdate, you’ll explore the imaginary Kindermusik forest filled with songs and stories, bunnies and bears, wise old owls and wide old trees. There’s magic and music to be made beneath the shade, so round up the whole family and come along with us for Creatures in the Woods.
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.
Open to newborns – 7 years old and their caregivers.
Telfair Museums is thrilled to share their long-awaited major renovation of the beloved ArtZeum children’s space at the Jepson Center now called Children’s Art Museum (CAM) with Telfair Museums members and visitors.
Telfair members can enjoy an exclusive CAM experience from 9-11AM July 8-9 2023 with additional hands-on art activities, face painting, Leopold’s Ice Cream, special treats from Wildflower Café, music, special guests and more.
Telfair members can sign up below:
Sign up for Sat. July 8 2023, 9-11AM grand opening event here
Sign up for Sun. July 9 2023, 9-11AM grand opening event here
This special opportunity is only open to members. If you are not yet a member, learn more here on how you can become a Telfair member and enjoy CAM year-round!
CAM will be open to general admission from 11AM-5PM on July 8 and 9 2023. Normal hours of operation will be Monday – Sunday 10AM-5PM, unless otherwise noted.
Tickets for the films, part of the Disney Summer Classics series, are $5 for SCAD Card holders, students, seniors, and military, and $8 for the general public.
Tickets for the film, part of the Disney Summer Classics series, are $5 for SCAD Card holders, students, seniors, and military, and $8 for the general public.
Anyone may enter with a child aged 0-7 years. Limit of 1 child per family; only 1 entry permitted.
Winner must be available to attend on at least one of these days Kindermusik offers classes. You choose the class of your choice and attend it once per week. Included in the prize is the digital online home materials that correspond with the month of classes.
Old Fort Jackson in Savannah will offer the following family friendly presentations to celebrate Independence Day.
Sat. July 1 – Mon. July 3@ Old Fort Jackson, Savannah
Explore history with Coastal Heritage Society Resource Educators portraying Civil War Era soldiers in 1863.
10AM: Rifle musket firing and relieving the Skirmish on Whitemarsh Island.
10:30AM – Rifle musket firing and remembering the Assault on Battery Wagner.
11AM – Read excerpts of the Declaration of Independence. Consider perspectives of Confederate and Union Soldiers. 12 Pounder Cannon firing.
12 Noon – Break for Mid Day Meal.
1PM – Rifle musket firing and relieving the Skirmish on Whitemarsh Island.
1:30PM- Signal Corps and 6 Pounder Cannon firing.
2PM – Defend the Fort drill, read excerpts of the Declaration of Independence. Consider perspectives of Confederate and Union Soldiers. 12 Pounder Cannon firing.
Tues. July 4@ Old Fort Jackson, Savannah
Explore history with Coastal Heritage Society Resource Educators portraying American Revolutionary War Era soldiers in 1777.
10AM Pike and cutlass drill and relieving the seizure of the ship Phillipa and the Battle of the Rice Boats. 6 Pounder Cannon firing.
10:30AM – Construction of the Mud Fort to defend the Mud Hole. Guests are invited to take part in musket drill.
11AM – Demonstration of marching and musket drill used by the Savannah Provincial Company of Artillery by a four man Squad using His Majesty’s ‘64 Manual. Remember the crucial Battle of Cowpens, where Georgia Refugees led by James Jackson won a critical victory to establish American Independence. Read excerpts from the Declaration of Independence. 24 Pounder Cannon firing.
12:00 Noon – Break for Mid Day Meal.
1PM – Construction of the Mud Fort to defend the Mud Hole. Demonstration of marching and musket drill used by the Savannah Provincial Company of Artillery by a four man Squad using His Majesty’s ‘64 Manual.
1:30PM Pike and cutlass drill and relieving the seizure of the ship Phillipa and the Battle of the Rice Boats. 6 Pounder Cannon firing.
2PM – Guests are invited to join in a battle reenactment of the crucial Battle of Cowpens,where Georgia Refugees led by James Jackson won a critical victory to establish American Independence. Read excerpts from the Declaration of Independence. 24 Pounder Cannon firing.
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Old Fort Jackson is @ 1 Fort Jackson Rd, Savannah. Learn more here.
Visit Savannah History Museum for Loyalists & Liberty Battlefield Tours on Fri. June 30-Tues. July 4.
On Mon. July 3: Savannah History Museum will have additional Resource Educators portraying the American, French, and British soldiers who fought. There will also be swivel gun cannon firings.
Savannah History Museum is @ 303 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Savannah. Learn more here.
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Coastal Heritage Society sites in Savannah have several family-programs happening on Tues. July 4 2023 including:
July 4th Battlefield Tours will be @ 10:30AM, Noon & 2PM @ Savannah History Museum.
March through history and learn about the American Revolution in Savannah. Experience a black powder demonstration, immerse yourself in 1779 Savannah, and hear about the personalities that shaped the city’s fight for freedom.
Tours begin in Savannah History Museum with a brief introduction and then visitors are led to Battlefield Memorial Park for further interpretation of the battle as well as a musket firing demonstration.
Come enjoy an afternoon designed especially for homeschool families on Wed. June 28 2023, 1- 3PM @ Savannah Children’s Museum.
Students and their adults will participate in a hands-on indigo dyeing workshop while learning about the scientific process behind creating a dye from the indigo plant. Guests are welcome to bring their own 100% cotton t-shirt for dyeing.
Homeschool Afternoons and the indigo dyeing workshop are included in standard admission to SCM, $10 per person.
Tickets for the films, part of the Disney Summer Classics series, are $5 for SCAD Card holders, students, seniors, and military, and $8 for the general public.
Tickets for the film, part of the Disney Summer Classics series, are $5 for SCAD Card holders, students, seniors, and military, and $8 for the general public.
Art Start: 10:30-11:30AM Thurs. July 20 Jepson Center, Savannah $5 per child | Adults: members free / non-members $12. Register online here.
Start your day with art with Telfair Museums’ monthly program for children & their caretakers: Art Start @ the Jepson Center.
Once a month, Telfair Museums’ youngest patrons are invited to the Jepson Center for story time, a special tour, and an art activity. Strollers, crying babies, toddlers, and older siblings are all welcome here.
Thurs. July 20, 10:30-11:30AM. Register online here.
Thurs. Aug. 17, 10:30-11:30AM. Register online here.
This program allows you early entry to Oatland Island where you’ll work directly with Animal Care staff to create unique enrichment items specifically for the armadillos and then walk with the Animal Care staff to give them your creations. Financial contributions through membership and program fees, donations, and gift shop purchases are critical to Friends of Oatland’s continued success in supporting Oatland’s mission to provide guests with memorable experiences to help them make stronger connections to the natural world.
Tickets are limited to 10 people per session
$20 per person, for all ages. All attendees must have a ticket.
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.
Join Kindermusik in Savannah for a beach-themed June playdate on Sat. June 17 2023, where you’ll dig in the sand, roll beachballs, skittle like crabs, and swim with the dolphins. There’ll be waves of musical fun in this delightful summer playdate, so don’t miss out!
Parents and children ages 0-7 together will engage with instruments, singing, moving, dancing, story time, and more delightful activities in this exciting one-time Kindermusik class.
June Kindermusik Playdate, 10AM or 11AM Sat. June 17 2023. For children ages 0-7 & their caregivers.
Moms of multiples: a family music class for ages 0-7!
Bring all your children to the same Kindermusik class for ease, convenience, fun family memories, and a $20 discount per sibling.
Kindermusik Savannah offers the family class 5x per week: Mondays at 10AM, Mondays at 6:30PM, Tuesdays at 10AM, Wednesdays at 10AM, and Wednesdays at 11AM.
Text “FAMILY CLASS” to 912-432-5885 to schedule a free introductory class with your little ones!
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Toddler Tuesday is a program @ Oatland Island Wildlife Center in Savannah for 1-4 year old children and their caregivers that focuses on one of Oatland’s animals, or a relevant nature theme. The program meets at the picnic pavilion and includes 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 called for, attendees will be emailed at the address you registered your child with.
Sessions are offered twice on Tuesdays from 10AM-10:30AM & 11AM-11:30AM and registration is not required, but it helps us 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!
If you are a preschool or day care you will need to call 395-1510 or click here to book a private program as this program is designed for the general public.
Find links to the registration forms for each session here.
Please review all Toddler Tuesday information above and if you still have any questions, please reach out to Michelle Kelly by email or at (912) 395-1517.
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Join Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant for World Oceans Day at the UGA Aquarium on Skidaway Island in Savannah on June 10 2023, 10AM-2PM. Throughout the day, celebrate oysters, an important coastal habitat that provides a wealth of benefits to marine life and coastal communities.
During this free event, the aquarium will also debut a special art exhibition “SUBMERGED: An Underwater Exhibition of Bioceramic Artwork.”
In addition to viewing the exhibition, staff at the Shellfish Research Lab, who specialize in oyster aquaculture and reef restoration, will be offering oyster-themed activities for people of all ages.
World Oceans Day is a FREE event for all visitors and registration is not required. All activities will take place between 10AM-2PM. However, the aquarium will remain open until 5PM.
Questions? Contact Cindy Lingebach at calingeb@uga.edu or call 912-598-2344.
Telfair Museums presents its observation of Juneteenth with two major programs celebrating freedom and African American history and heritage. The museum’s Juneteenth Kickoff Free Family Day Sat. June 10 will feature performances and activities including a libation ceremony followed by story-telling, artist demonstrations, and a musical performance. On Thursday June 15, Telfair will host a Juneteenth lecture presented by Queen Quet.
On Armed Forces Day Sat. May 20 & Memorial Day Mon. May 29 2023, Oatland Island Wildlife Center in Savannah is honoring those who have served, and those who currently serve in our country’s military by offering a day of FREE admission for those with a military ID or DD214.
Come out and enjoy the day exploring the beautiful grounds and watching the animals enjoy spring. All visitors are welcome to bring a picnic lunch.
Please visit www.oatlandisland.org to plan your visit or call (912) 395-1500 for more information.
Oatland is open daily from 10AM-4PM.
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Join Kindermusik Savannah for May playdates: Riding the Rails – all about TRAINS this Sat. May 20 2023 at 10AM or 11AM. Class is open to 0-7 year olds and their caregivers.
You’ll take a rhythmic ride on the Kindermusik Express. Your little conductor will love this fast-paced class exploding with excitement and adventure; exploring the sights, sounds, and songs of the tracks.
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.
Add this to your Summer 2023 bucket list: sign up for Kids Bowl Free program, so you kids can bowl for free all summer at the following Savannah-Lowcountry area participating bowling centers:
*Frames N Games in Pooler.
*Premier Bowl & Bistro in Pooler.
*Station 300 in Bluffon SC.
The Kids Bowl Free program begins May 1 2023 @ Premier Bowl & Bistro in Pooler & @ Station 300 Bluffton. The program begins June 1 2023 @ Frames N Games in Pooler.
Registered kids receive two free games of bowling each day of the Kids Bowl Free program all summer long at the bowling center with which you register. Age limits are set by the individual bowling centers.
There’s also a family pass option that allows adults, older siblings and babysitters to bowl along with the registered kids. The family pass is a one time payment, that is set by participating bowling centers.
Frames N Games, June 1-July 31 2023, Mon-Fri. 11:30AM-4PM. Age requirement 2-12. Register here.
Premier Bowl & Bistro, May 1-Aug. 15 2023, Mon-Thurs, 5-8PM. Age requirement 2-16. Register here.
Station 300 Bluffton, May 1-Sept. 4 2023, 7 days a week: noon-9PM Mon, Tues, Thurs.; noon-5PM Wed. & Fri; 10AM-noon Sat & Sun. Age requirement 2-17. Register here.
10:30AM Thurs. May 18 2023 Jepson Center, Savannah $5 per child | Adults: members free / non-members $12
Start your day with art with this combined program: Jepson Center’s Art Start Stroller & Toddler Tour. Once a month, Telfair Museums’ youngest patrons are invited to the Jepson Center for story time, a special tour, and an art activity. Strollers, crying babies, toddlers, and older siblings are all welcome here.
Come play and learn as you explore this month’s featured exhibition, Bold Expressions!
