We understand that children are at their best when they are healthy, so we are here to help spread awareness and share health and wellness resources in our community!
All children in Savannah and surrounding communities, along with their parents, are invited to participate in this fun, interactive day filled with activities, entertainment, vendors, and more!
The first 150 children at the event will also receive a FREE T-shirt.
Now enrolling: Kindermusik with 88 Keys Piano has announced their February musical monthly play dates- “Let Me Call You Sweetheart”!
Held on Sat. Feb. 18 2023, for ages 0-7 and their caregivers, we will enjoy music, instruments, movement, stories and more! Enroll today before spaces fill!
Tiny Tots Playtime @ Summit Gymnastics in Savannah will be offered on the following Tuesdays & one on Saturday in January 2023:
Tuesdays Jan. 17; Jan. 24; Jan. 31 as well as Saturday Jan. 21 2023
Tiny Tots is for children ages 5 & younger & their caregivers.
Kids can enjoy trampoline, foam in-ground pit, bars, balance beams & more.
Tiny Tots Playtime 9:30-11AM Jan. 17; Jan. 24; Jan. 31 as well as Saturday Jan. 21 2023 Call ahead to confirm: 912.921.1034 $10 per child (Cash only) For ages 5 & younger
Questions? Email summit.frontdesk@yahoo.com
Summit Gymnastics, 74 W Montgomery Crossroads, Savannah, 31406, (912) 921-1034
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The Savannah Philharmonic will host a concert, “When Instruments Roamed the Earth,” at 3PM Sun. Jan. 22, 2023, at The Lucas Theatre of Arts in Savannah. This fun family program tells a story of prehistoric times when strange creatures walked the planet.
Come climb on and explore the vehicles that build and protect our community at Pooler MOPS 5th annual Touch a Truck, Sat. Feb. 25, 2023, 10AM-2PM at the Pooler Recreation Center. (Raindate is Sat. March 4, 2023) Admission: $5 per person with a maximum of $20 per household. Children younger than 2 are free.
There will be bounce houses and a raffle table with various items from many local businesses. Raffle tickets will be available at the event for $1 per ticket. Every family will receive one free raffle ticket with admission. (Cash and Card accepted at the raffle table). All proceeds benefit Pooler Mothers of Preschoolers.
Food trucks will also be in attendance. Expect some special surprises this year for this big 5-year celebration.
“Horn-Free Time”** will be from 10-10:45AM. You can experience all the fun of Touch a Truck without loud music, horns and sirens. (Please note organizers work hard to keep this first 45 minutes as quiet as possible; however, there are things beyond their control that still lead to noise. Be aware and take the necessary precautions.)
Ticket(s) cover entrance fee and everything inside the festival EXCEPT food trucks and raffle tickets.
The annual event takes visitors through night guard training and then on a behind-the-scenes tour of the museum!
This year’s Night at the Museum will be Sat. Jan. 21 2023.
Guests will be able to interact with historic characters from Savannah History Museum’s exhibits as they appear to magically come to life. This year’s characters include: Casimir Pulaski, Johnny Mercer, and many more important historical figures in Savannah’s rich history.
Choose either the 5PM or 6:30PM museum tour. Event participants will also have the opportunity to view the film “Night at the Museum” at 3PM or 8PM.
The 98-minute film screening is included in your ticket and seating is first come, first served.
Purchase tickets to Night at the Museum 2023 here.
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Register for Art Start: Stroller & Toddler Tours @ Telfair Museums’ Jepson Center, Savannah
*Third Thursday of every month, 10:30-11:30am | Jepson Center
*$5 per child
*Adult members free | Adult non-members $12
Start your day with art with our new and combined programs! Once a month, our 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.
View the exhibition Anything Goes and unleash your toddler’s creativity. Register online here.
Feb. 16 | PULSE
Create technology-based art together. Register online here.
March 16 | Photography’s Last Century
View the exhibition Photography’s Last Century and try your hand taking photos. Register online here.
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Drop-In Studio on Saturdays & Sundays
*Every Saturday & Sunday | 10AM –2PM
*@ Jepson Center
*FREE with museum admission
Take time to unleash your creativity in Telfair Museums’ Jepson Center studios every Saturday and Sunday between 10AM and 2PM for artmaking projects for all ages.
Work at your own pace and comfort level through an array of creative mediums 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.
Come create meaningful artwork and memories with your child on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Mon. Jan. 16 2023
About the Artist:
Jennifer Mack-Watkins is a contemporary visual artist whose artistic aesthetic draws from a confluence of reference points, most of which include her Japanese Mokuhanga printmaking techniques and her culturally rich southern roots. Her work has been acquired at prominent institutions including the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Library of Congress, The Met, The Getty Archives and she has been featured in publications such as The New York Times, Vogue and Essence. Jennifer holds a bachelor of arts in BA in studio arts from Morris Brown College, an MAT from Tufts University, and an MFA in Printmaking from Pratt Institute and is on the Board of Trustees at the Brattleboro museum. In 2022, Mack-Watkins completed her first children’s book illustration for Kokila/Random House titled You Gotta Meet Mr. Pierce!
Date: Mon. Jan. 16th, 2023
Time: Choose 1 Session: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM or 1:00 – 3:00 PM
Location: JF Gregory City Park || Richmond Hill, GA 31324
Price: $40, includes all supplies (RSVP + purchase by Jan. 14th)
Please have your child bring their favorite snack, and plan to stay to assist your child during the event. To RSVP for this event and receive payment information, please email sammack1126@gmail.com and CC jennifermack.com@gmail.comletting Jennifer Mack-Watkins Studio know which time slot you’d like to attend, and how many participants you’ll have in your group.
Looking forward to commemorating this day and creating some art with your child.
Explore more than 100 sites in person and online during Super Museum Sunday 2023 on Feb. 5.
Enjoy free admission to participating historic sites, house museums, art museums, and other points of interest throughout Georgia open their doors for an exceptional opportunity to experience the history in our own backyard.
Participating sites include SCAD Museum of Art, Telfair Museums’ Jepson Center, Wormsloe State Historic Site and more.
Georgia’s State Historic Sites are offering free admission on Sun. Feb. 5 as part of Super Museum Sunday.
That includes:
Hofwyl-Broadfield Plantation State Historic Site, Brunswick: A forgotten empire comes alive at this scenic rice plantation set among live oaks near the Altamaha River. Tour the antebellum home furnished with antiques and the museum showcasing fine silver.
Fort McAllister State Park, Richmond Hill: Nestled among giant live oaks, this is the best-preserved earthwork fortification of the Confederacy and the end of General Sherman’s March to the Sea.
Pickett’s Mill Battlefield State Historic Site, Dallas: Pickett’s Mill is one of the best-preserved Civil War battlefields in the nation, highlighted with a museum, earthworks, and wooded trails. The 1864 battle was one of the few Confederate victories during Gen. Sherman’s Georgia campaign.
Magnolia Springs State Park, Millen: During the Civil War, this site was called Camp Lawton and served as “the world’s largest prison.” Today, little remains of the prison stockade; however, the earthen breastworks which guarded it may still be seen. The park’s Camp Lawton Museum tells this gripping story.
Fort King George State Historic Site, Darien: From 1721 until 1736, this fort was the southern outpost of the British Empire in North America. Climb into the reconstructed cypress blockhouse, explore the palisaded earthen fort, and tabby ruins, tour the museum and hike a short nature trail.
Fort Morris State Historic Site, Midway: This earthen fort on the Medway River protected Georgia against the British in both the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812. A museum describes the colonial port of Sunbury; a nature trail and picnic sites are available.
Wormsloe State Historic Site, Savannah: A breathtaking avenue lined with Live Oaks leads to the tabby ruins of this colonial estate. A museum houses artifacts excavated at Wormsloe and a film about the founding of the 13th colony.
You’re invited to in the Kindermusik kitchen with your 0-7 year old this Sat. Jan. 14 2023.
Let’s roll out the dough, shake on the sprinkles, and mix up the soup; all while building musical, creative, 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 child’s spot before it fills!
Whether you have a budding actor, artist, or a child that loves to be creative, the Savannah Cultural Arts Center has a class for you! Beginning with Parent/Child movement for ages 2-3, there are classes for all ages through high school! New classes for youth include a Disney-based dance and movement class and teens also have new dance options, including hip hop and cultural dance classes!
Classes will begin the week of Jan. 9 2022.
Youth classes run for 6 weeks, teen classes run for 6 or 8 weeks, class dependent.
Learn more about the classes and register online here.
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Reserve your spot now and purchase your tickets online @ www.thesandbox.org. $15/person Member, active military and senior discounts. While on www.thesandbox.org, click book now, Hilton head and then Dec 31 on the calendar.
In addition to the exhibit, there will be a special holiday arts and crafts and STEM activities, a scavenger hunt, Santa will make an appearance at both sessions, once @ noon and a second @ 1:30PM.
Beloved entertainer Rick Hubbard will play a holiday interactive concert.
Purchase your tickets online here to make sure you have a space at this fun event.
Questions? Email thesandboxhhi@gmail.com to register.
Lowcountry Celebration Park, one of Hilton Head Island’s newest parks that reflects some of its coastal, historical and environmental attributes, was recognized with an Award of Excellence for its design.
The park off Pope Avenue near the Coligny Beach parking lot and Coligny Beach Park features: *The Adventure Playground, named after the ship Captain William Hilton was on when he discovered Hilton Head Island. It features a reimagined design of the ship, playground, wading pool and more. *An open pavilion and lawn for events. *A perimeter walk *Two fitness stations *Wi-Fi *The Sandbox Children’s Museum *Public restrooms
Lowcountry Celebration Park 94 Pope Ave. Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
Bring your little ones to Telfair Museums’ final Art Start: Stroller and Toddler Tour of the year on Thursday, December 15 at 10:30am at the Jepson Center in downtown Savannah.
Adults and children will participate in creating enrichment material for our resident wolves and will watch the wolves experience their special creations.
Enrichment Saturday is an opportunity to witness how the Animal Care Staff provides special treats and activities to help hone the animals’ natural behaviors. Adults and children will participate in creating enrichment material for Oatland’s resident wolves and will watch the wolves experience their special creations.
Sat. Dec 10 2022, 9:30–10:30AM
Oatland Island Widlife Center animal care staff will take various natural non-toxic oils or other non-toxic scents like vanilla extract, lemon, cinnamon, mustard, etc. and place a few dabs around on the trees, on logs, on rocks, or inside boxes and watch the wolves try and roll on the objects.
What is included in the Enrichment Saturday Program?
This program allows you to get early entry to Oatland Island, work directly with Animal Care staff to create unique enrichment items specific to the animal chosen for the month, and then walk with the Animal Care staff to the animal enclosure to watch the animal get your enrichment items! Our Animal Care staff have chosen one animal per month for the program, so if you have a particular animal you love the most, you can sign up for that month’s Enrichment Saturday Program.
Tickets are limited to 10 people per session
$20.00 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.
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On Thurs. Dec. 15 2022 10:30-11:30AM, Telfair Museums’ youngest patrons are invited to the Jepson Center for story time, a special tour, and an art activity.
Toddler Tuesday is a program for 1-4 year old children and their caregivers that focuses on one of our 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 our 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 10 – 10:30AM & 11-11:30AM 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.
$5 for children participating in the program (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.
Special fundraising fees apply: $8 for children, $5 for adults No Toddler Tuesday Punch Cards will be accepted for this special event. No walk-ups can be accomodated.
In this annual event, participants will take an imaginary ride on Oatland’s very own Polar Express to meet some very special animals. Treats and craft activities are included in the cost of registration.
This Member November 2022 save $5 when you give the gift of Oatland. When you gift a Family Membership between November 15 – December 15 2022, you’ll receive a $5 discount off the regular membership rate.
Check out the full list of member benefits and join today online here.
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Savannah Santa Train, one of the largest annual holiday family events in the Lowcountry, returns on Sat. Dec. 10, 2022, 9AM-5PM @ Georgia State Railroad Museum, 655 Louisville Rd., Savannah.
Festive activities and entertainment include a holiday-themed diesel locomotive train ride experience, Tin Soldier training, crafts and historic children’s games. Enjoy a performance by the Gretchen Greene School of Dance, see and purchase hand-crafted artisan spinning tops made in front of you by the Lowcountry Turners, and celebrate the season with festive holiday dancing with Minick Family Music, and share your Christmas wishes during a visit with Santa Claus.
Savannah Santa Train is hosted each year by Georgia State Railroad Museum and Savannah Children’s Museum. Tickets are $15 per person for all guests age eighteen months and up and online pre-registration is required here
CHS Members will receive a discounted ticket rate of $12 per person. Find info on becoming a member here.
Train rides are available every fifteen minutes, so please select a time to reserve your seat.
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!
Come with your newborn to 7-year old for this cozy, wintry playdate you won’t want to miss this Sat. Dec. 10 2022. Two sessions: 10AM & 11AM.
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. NOTE: 10AM class is nearly full; still spaces left for 11AM.
Join Kindermusik Savannah with your 0-7 year old in our brand new “Little Stars” class! Meeting every Monday at 6:30pm, it’s the perfect ending to your day together. Share music, smiles, laughter, singing, instruments, stories and together and watch the bond between you and your child grow! Multiple caregivers welcome!
Visit kindermusikwith88keys.com for more details, or text FREE TRIAL to 912-432-5885 to set up your first free class.
Savannah Santa Train, one of the largest annual holiday family events in the Lowcountry, returns on Sat. Dec. 10, 2022, 9AM-5PM @ Georgia State Railroad Museum, 655 Louisville Rd., Savannah.
Festive activities and entertainment include a holiday-themed diesel locomotive train ride experience, Tin Soldier training, crafts and historic children’s games. Enjoy a performance by the Gretchen Greene School of Dance, see and purchase hand-crafted artisan spinning tops made in front of you by the Lowcountry Turners, and celebrate the season with festive holiday dancing with Minick Family Music, and share your Christmas wishes during a visit with Santa Claus.
Savannah Santa Train is hosted each year by Georgia State Railroad Museum and Savannah Children’s Museum. Tickets are $15 per person for all guests age eighteen months and up and online pre-registration is required here
CHS Members will receive a discounted ticket rate of $12 per person. Find info on becoming a member here.
Train rides are available every fifteen minutes, so please select a time to reserve your seat.
