Bass Pro Shops will open Santa’s Wonderland @ 3PM Sat. Nov 5 featuring crafts, music, and games at the store’s lower level.
Santa is expected to land @ 5PM. A parade and story time with Santa will follow. Photos with Santa will not happen at this event but will start Sun. Nov. 6.
Bass Pro Shops Savannah, 14045 Abercorn St. Savannah, GA 31419, (912) 961-4200
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You’re invited to come and celebrate with Friends of Oatland Island (FOO) at the Cougars’ First Birthday Bash on Sat. Oct. 29 2022, 11AM-2PM.
What to Expect
There will be cake (while it lasts).
Keeper talks about the cougars and loads of cougar viewing time!
Special enrichment items beginning at 11AM.
Face painting & popcorn available for purchase.
Pie Society, Sweet Spice, and Chazitos Food Trucks will be on site.
We will also be taking donations for special symbolic adoptions that will help fund a sunshade over the habitat at Cougar Crossing. This will be a tremendous improvement to Olympia and Rainier’s enjoyment of the space, as well as the community’s enjoyment in watching our beloved cougar siblings.
Be sure to check in at the FOO Table for your wristband and tickets for special FOO activities.
Sign your name on a special “Jingle Ball” toy for our favorite cougar cubs. This toy will produces a very audible “jingle” sound as it is moved and easily rolls with the swat of a paw. Environmental enrichment is an important and necessary part of husbandry practices for our animals — this toy provides healthy exercise and audible enrichment. The Oatland Animal Care staff can add elements for feeder and scent enrichment as well.
Become a member today and enjoy a whole year of admission to Oatland Island Wildlife Center, discounts in the Gift Shop, and advance access to many evented tickets. Your financial contribution is critical to FOO’s continued success in supporting Oatland’s mission to provide guests with memorable experiences to help them make stronger connections to the natural world.
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Come try out your costume at The Sandbox Children’s Museum family-friendly Halloween event, 1-4PM on Sun. Oct. 30 2022.
In addition to the exhibits, there will be special STEM and Art activities, a scavenger hunt, and light refreshments.Purchase tickets online at thesandbox.org by clicking Book Now.
The Sandbox Children’s Museum 80 Nassau St Hilton Head Island, S.C. 29928 843-842-7645
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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. The ship includes: cannons that spray a light mist, crow’s nests, swing bridges, port holes, rope nets, periscopes. *An open pavilion and lawn for events. *A perimeter walk *Two fitness stations *Wi-Fi *The Sandbox Children’s Museum *Public restrooms
Come to Savannah Children’s Museum on Wed. Oct. 26 2022, 10AM-Noon for a new Little Learners program.
.Young children and their adults will experience themed activities including music, storytelling, arts & crafts, and a visit with Tippy the Tortoise. All visitors will experience the joy of nature through open exploration of an outdoor museum as well as open play with socialization.
The theme: EVERYDAY SUPERHEROES with a special visit from Savannah Fire Department and their fire truck!
This program is FREE for members. Find info on becoming a member here.
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Savannah Children’s Museum is an outdoor site, so it may be closed due to inclement weather. Call ahead for accurate closing information at 912-651-4292 or check the Savannah Children’s Museum Facebook page.
Call ahead for accurate closing information at 912-651-4292.
Savannah Children’s Museum 655 Louisville Road Savannah, GA 31401
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Free Family Day – The Art of Still Life (Jepson Center Only) Oct. 22 2022 , 10AM – 5PM Jepson Center, Savannah
Free Family Day @ Telfair Museums’ Jepson Center features family activities from 1-4PM based on the exhibitions Feels Like Freedom: Phillip J. Hampton and Elegies: Still Lifes in Contemporary Art. Families may explore and experiment with art materials, create still lifes, and make string art inspired by the work of Phillip J. Hampton.
The afternoon also will include a demonstration of still life painting and a “living still life” activity.
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. Oct. 20 2022 Art Start Stroller & Toddler Tours & Art Activity, 10:30-11:30AM
$5 per child Adults: members free | non-members $12
Explore the exhibition Elegies: Still Lifes in Contemporary Art with us !
Youth art, movement, and music classes are back at the Savannah Cultural Arts Center! A new round of 6-week session classes will begin Mon. Oct. 17 2022. Class favorites are back along with some new ways to get creative.
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Youth Classes Clay – Mondays
Intro to the Flute – Mondays
Parent/Child Movement – Tuesdays
Pre-ballet – Tuesdays Homeschool Art – Tuesdays
Ballet/Jazz Combo Class – Wednesdays
Creative Movement – Wednesdays Youth Art -Saturdays
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Teen Classes
Clay* – Mondays
Jewelry and Metals* – Tuesdays
DIY Musician – Wednesdays *8 Week Class Sessions
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Learn more about classes and register online here.
Homeschool Art is back with more art! Offered Tuesdays at 11AM for ages 6-12 years, this class is now a weekly course with 6 sessions beginning Oct. 18 2022.
Learn, create, and have fun in our art series prepared for home schooled students! Each session will offer a different creative and educational activity to foster artistic expression.
Parents are encouraged to join in on the fun for free.
Take a walk with your Trick or Treaters down the forest trail @ Oatland Island Wildlife Center in Savannah to meet and gather goodies from friendly animal characters in this years fully outdoor event. Mother Earth will be there to lead you to the path to the various character and candy stops along the hike.
25th Annual Halloween Hike Dates
Fri. Oct. 14 & Sat. Oct. 15 2022, 5-8PM
Early Bird: 5-6:30PM After Dark: 6:30-8PM Last hike leaves at 7:50PM
Advanced ticket reservations are 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
Children’s Tickets: $10 each
Adult Tickets: $8 each
TicketSales
Tickets open to the general public at noon on Sat. 9/24.
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. Oct. 20 2022 Art Start Stroller & Toddler Tours & Art Activity, 10:30-11:30AM
$5 per child Adults: members free | non-members $12
Explore the exhibition Elegies: Still Lifes in Contemporary Art with us !
Free Family Day – The Art of Still Life (Jepson Center Only) Oct. 22 2022 , 10AM – 5PM Jepson Center, Savannah
Free Family Day @ Telfair Museums’ Jepson Center features family activities from 1-4PM based on the exhibitions Feels Like Freedom: Phillip J. Hampton and Elegies: Still Lifes in Contemporary Art. Families may explore and experiment with art materials, create still lifes, and make string art inspired by the work of Phillip J. Hampton.
The afternoon also will include a demonstration of still life painting and a “living still life” activity.
Close out the early evening with your 0-7 year old making music together!
Join Kindermusik’s Little Stars class Monday evenings at 6:30PM. First class is free! Text 912-432-5885 for more info, or visit kindermusikwith88keys.com.
Location: Kindermusik with 88 Keys Piano Studio; 183 Deerfield Rd W, Bloomingdale GA 31302
Toddlers and their adults will experience themed activities including music, storytelling, arts & crafts, and a visit with Tippy the Tortoise.
All visitors will experience the joy of nature through open exploration of our outdoor museum as well as open play with socialization.
The theme will be DOG DAYS and Storytime will welcome a special guest, Mister John from Live Oak Public Libraries. This program is FREE for CHS members. Get info on how to become a CHS member here.
Museum admission cost: $10 per person (aged 18 mo. and older)
Savannah Children’s Museum is an outdoor site, so it may be closed due to inclement weather. Call ahead for accurate closing information at 912-651-4292
655 Louisville Road Savannah, GA 31401 912-651-4292
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Kindermusik Savannah‘s September musical playdates: Paws and Clawswill be held twice on Sat. Sept. 24, 2022: at 10AM and 11AM. Choose your preferred time.
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
*A $5 coupon for our weekly studio classes
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! September musical playdate will be held twice on Sat. Sept. 24, 2022: at 10AM and 11AM. Choose your preferred time. Typically playdates fill before the date so grab your spot now!
Cost: $20 for first child; only $12 per sibling
Location: Kindermusik with 88 Keys Piano Studio; 183 Deerfield Rd W, Bloomingdale GA 31302
Open seven days a week, 10AM-4PM every day except Thanksgiving Day, Dec. 24, Dec. 25 and Jan. 1. You and your kids can basically hit these self-guided trails any day of the week to see more than 95 animals from 39 difference species on exhibit, including mammals, fish, invertebrates, birds and reptiles.
Bring a picnic. Covered and uncovered picnic tables available for use near the Welcome Center, the dock and the Barnyard enclosure
How fortunate are we to have this resource in Savannah for our kids.
For more than a decade, Summit Gymnastics in Savannah has produced top-quality gymnasts by providing a safe & productive work environment that enhances physical and mental well-being.
New Gymnastics & Tumbling classes start in September 2022. Classes offered for ages 3+.
Call 912-921-1034 or email summit.frontdesk@yahoo.com
Learn more about Summit Gymnastics in Savannah here.
Summit Gymnastics 74 W. Montgomery Crossroads Savannah, Ga. 31406 (912)-921-1034
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(Grab food at some of these favorites: Alljoy Donut Co.; Squat & Gobble; Nectar Family Kitchen; Cahill’s Market ; Mi Terra Authentic Mexican Restaurant. )
For a better look, see the SouthernMamas.com Reel featuring these Bluffton playgrounds and parkshere.
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Oscar Frazier Playground
Bring your little train lovers. There’s a train shaped-climbing equipment & more. Restrooms, walking path, covered picnic area, swings, outdoor exercise area and dog-park.
DuBois Playground
This is a favorite! Sweet ship-shaped climbing equipment, swings, restrooms. Within walking distance to restaurants in Bluffton’s downtown. Next to this playground is Martin Family Park which offers a grassy field for play, wooden chairs, picnic tables and more restrooms.
Bluffton Branch Library
In front of the library is a grassy field. Walk along by the panels which tell the story of the fiddler crabs of Calhoun Street.
Wright Park
Oh the views of May River! There’s no playground equipment but instead there’s a boardwalk to May River as well as a grassy field and solitary swing that overlooks the marsh and river. Get ready to swoon over the loveliness of historic The Church of the Cross right across Calhoun Street.
Buckhalter Place Playground
Smack in the middle of shops and restaurants including a Kroger, this park has an open lawn, benches, fenced playground, Veteran’s Memorial.
On Sat. Sept 10 2022 @ 10AM, join the Savannah Cultural Arts Center for a reading of “Mikey’s Marvelous Mummy Wraps,” with author Tony Dye!
A young mummy discovers that when he dares to see things differently, his life changes forever! Author Tony Dye will read his story of surprise and adventure, followed by mummy movement and a colorful art activity with one of our teaching artists!
Imagination Mornings are engaging mornings of crafts, stories, and movement that take place inside the Savannah Cultural Arts Center! They are geared toward children up to 7 years old.
Space is limited, register as a family unit to reserve your spot. $5/per family. A parent/guardian must be present with their children at all times.
Please register online here by noon the Friday before the event on Sat. Sept. 10, at 10AM.
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Kindermusik Savannah always welcomes their tiniest music makers in at no cost, so take advantage of this great offer: newborns up to 10 weeks can attend Kindermusik Savannah classes TOTALLY free!
Schedule your first class today and learn how to use music as a first tool towards healthy whole child development.
