FREE Family Fun Night
Fri. Jan. 6 | 5:30 – 7:30PM
Join The Sandbox Children’s Museum on Hilton Head this Friday for the first FREE Family Fun Night of 2017. This is a community event designed to bring families together for a cost-free evening of creativity and play. Weather permitting, the Bounce House and Big Blue Blocks will be available for play outdoors, or you can explore our exhibits and enjoy a craft indoors. Light refreshments will also be served.

Supported by The Bargain Box

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Sandbox Museum Winter Hours

OPEN Wednesday – Saturday: 10AM – 5PM | CLOSED Sunday – Tuesday

THE SANDBOX WILL BE OPEN
Mon. Jan. 16 for Martin Luther King, Jr Day
HOURS: 10AM – 5PM

The Sandbox Children’s Museum
18A Pope Avenue,
Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
843.842.7645

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Create something at Starlight Pottery in Savannah.

Starlight has gone through a change of owners and is now open for you to come and create something! New look. New owner. New pieces.

Follow Starlight on Facebook here, Instagram here.

Attention parents of homeschoolers or toddlers. Wednesday is good day for homeschooled children or toddlers.

New Hours
Sunday & Monday: Closed
Tuesday & Thursday: 1-6PM
Wednesday: 9AM-3PM
Friday: 3-8PM
Saturday: 11AM-8PM

Starlight Pottery
7070 Hodgson Memorial Drive
Savannah, GA
912.303.9599
email: Contactus@starlightpottery.com

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We’re excited to learn about these fun parent-and-me classes for toddlers, babies @ Starlandia Creative Supply in Savannah.

Do-Re-We Class: Every Thursday morning at the Starlandia Space Station starting Jan. 19 2017

Classes are divided by age group:
Infants (1-12 months) 10:30-11:15AM
Toddlers (13-24 months) 11:30AM-12:15PM
2-3 year olds 9:30-10:15AM
4-5 year olds 12:30-1:15PM
$150 for 10-week session

Sing! Dance! Learn!

Instructor Becca Flaherty will lead you and your child through 45 minutes of folk songs, nursery rhymes, games, children’s literature, and Classical music each week.
Based in research of childhood development, behavior, and learning modality, your child will develop essential skills, both musical and non-musical. The songs and games you learn in class will make their way into your everyday routine, enhancing quality time.

Visit starlandiasupply.com for registration information.

Starlandia Creative Supply
2438 Bull St.
Savannah, GA 31401
On the corner of 41st and Bull Street – by Back in the Day and Starland Cafe
912-417-4561
www.starlandiasupply.com
info@starlandiasupply.com

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Grand Opening

Check out the newest addition to Starlandia! It’s called the Space Station – a multi-use performance, workshop, and class space for all ages and all interests.

Grand Opening of Space Station, 6-9PM Fri. Jan. 6 2017.

To purchase tickets, reserve online today and pay at Starlandia. Learn more here.

FEATURING
• Music by Buddy Chapman Jr.
• Projections by Jess
• Information from Savannah Stage Company
• Artwork by Panhandle Slim
• Information about DO-RE-WE classes

Starlandia is a new and reclaimed art supply store for families, kids, and adults! Starlandia’s workshop and class space, the Starlandia Space Station, is a space for people of all ages to be creative, learn, and grow.

Starlandia Creative Supply, 2438 Bull St., Savannah, 31401, 912-417-4561, www.starlandiasupply.com
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Looking for a meaningful way to spend time with your baby, toddler, or young child each week, and instill in them a love for music along the way?

Ready to take home monthly materials filled with music, books, and ideas for things you can do at home together?

Then join Kindermusik with 88 Keys Piano for brand new themes in January!

Ages 0-4 meet Mondays at 10AM for Kindermusik Savannah “Family All Around Me”. Ages 0-7 meet Tuesdays at 10AM for Kindermusik Savannah “On the Go!”

Enrollment is ongoing so join us anytime.

Visit kindermusikwith88keys.com or call 912-988-KEYS to set up your free trial class today. Kindermusik…a good beginning never ends.

Kindermusik…a good beginning never ends.

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Hilton Head Island Recreation Association will host the 2017 Hilton Head Snow Day on January 28, 2017 from 11AM-4PM at Shelter Cove Community Park.

This family event will have inflatable rides, snowfield, and entertainment! For the kids who have never seen snow, this is the perfect event!

Admission: $10 per child ages 2-17. Adults are free. Food and beverage are sold separately.

For more information, call (843) 681-7273 or visit our website at www.islandreccenter.org.

FREE REFUGE DISCOVERY DAY, March 10 2018

Discover YOUR National Wildlife Refuge in Savannah/Hardeeville.

Join the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for a day of free, family fun at the Savannah National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) Visitor Center on Saturday, March 10 2018, 10AM-3:30PM.

Discovery Day will be filled with fun, wildlife-related educational activities for all ages.

Have you ever wondered what a biologist, a wildland firefighter, an archaeologist, a forester or a refuge manager does on a National Wildlife Refuge? This is your chance to learn! Learn about wildland fire with hands-on activities involving real fire equipment; try your luck at target shooting with a bow while learning about our Refuge hunt programs; gain a better understanding of the Fish and Wildlife Service’s role in protecting endangered species; learn why water management matters to wildlife on Savannah National Wildlfie Refuge; get close up with a variety of reptiles, and much more.

All activities will be at the Savannah NWR Visitor Center located at 694 Beech Hill Lane Hardeeville, SC (off U.S. 17, approximately 7 miles north of Savannah, GA and 7 miles south of Hardeeville, SC).

For more information on this rain or shine event, call 843-784-2468.

Savannah Coastal Refuges Complex
694 Beech Hill Ln
Hardeeville, South Carolina 29927

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The Savannah National Wildlife Refuge hosts a preschoolers “Young Explorers Club” on the first Tuesday of each month.

The free, hour-long monthly program for 3-4 year-olds starts at 10AM on the first Tuesday of each month.  There will be story time, crafts, snacks, and take-home activities all about this month’s topic.

The programs are at the Savannah National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center (694 Beech Hill Lane Hardeeville, SC 29927).

Each month, a different animal or method of conservation will be highlighted. Juniors of Girl Scout Troop 30387 have designed the monthly programs as their service project for completing the Bronze Award. The themes are:

February – Lady Bugs
March – Plants
April – Recycle
May – Baby Birds
June – Alligators
July – Sea Turtles
August – Spiders
September – Fish
October – Butterflies
November – Turkeys
December – Ducks

For more information, please contact Joel Vos at (843) 784-2468.

Learn more here.

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Want to win a free month of Kindermusik Savannah classes in January?

Kindermusik with 88 Keys Piano is offering a special giveaway to win the entire month free plus all the home materials!

One happy winner ages 0-7 will be chosen on the morning of December 31st. Chances of winning are high!

To enter the giveaway, visit kindermusikwith88keys.com.

Wondering what Kindermusik is all about? Call to set up a free trial class today: 912.988.KEYS.

Kindermusik…a good beginning never ends.

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Have your child’s next birthday at Savannah Sharks!

2-hour parties include:
*Rental of full gym (party room and play area) and all equipment for 2 hours. Includes BOUNCY HOUSE.
*1 coach for safety and crowd control. If child is of age and would like cheer/tumble instruction, this is available upon request.
*30 minutes before party for set up.

**$250 ($50 deposit to book) Up to 50 guests. You may bring in any food/drinks.

**all parties must be on Fridays from 3:30-5:30/5:30-7:30PM or Saturdays from 10AM-Noon, 1-3 & 4-6PM. Limited Sundays available upon request.

Use the form here to request a date reservation. 

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Mommy & Me Play

Savannah Sharks also offers Mommy & Me Play for crawlers to age 4
Monday, Tuesday & Friday
10:30AM-Noon
*Closed Dec 23rd & 26th

Stay connected by liking Savannah Sharks on Facebook here. 

Savannah Sharks Cheerleading and Tumbling, (912) 335-2234, 1686 E President St, Savannah, GA 31404
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It’s December play date week at Kindermusik Savannah with 88 Keys Piano!

They’ve got a kitchen/mealtime theme this month that we know you’ll love: Milk and Cookies! Through music, the class imagine they’re stirring, mixing, baking, and eating all sorts of yummy foods. And maybe, just maybe, after class, they’ll encounter a special little treat that’s NOT imaginary! 😉

Kindermusik Savannah playdates are Wednesday, December 14 and Saturday, December 17 at 10AM. Open to ages 0-7, our playdates offer an instrument, 10 songs, and a $10 coupon to each attending child.

Cost: $15 for the first child and only $5 each for any siblings.

Enroll today at kindermusikwith88keys.com or call 912.988.KEYS. Kindermusik…a good beginning never ends.

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Two fun reasons to visit The Sandbox Children’s Museum on Hilton Head during the Holidays 2016.

Twas the Night Before Christmas @ The Sandbox Children’s Museum
Dec 24 | 10AM-2PM at The Sandbox
What could be better than hot cocoa, cookies and Santa on Christmas Eve? Join us at The Sandbox Children’s Museum where we’ll be decked out for the holidays and hosting a special guest, Santa! As you might imagine, he is quite busy so he’ll only be visiting from 11:30am-12:30pm—so plan your visit accordingly. We’ll also have a special DIY Christmas Craft, hot cocoa and cookies, too!
All included with your admission.
General Admission: $6/person
Seniors and Active Military: $5/person
Members: FREE!
First come, first serve!
Admission for children 12 months and younger is free!

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Noon Year’s Eve @ The Sandbox Children’s Museum
Dec 31 | 10AM – 2PM at The Sandbox
Want to celebrate the New Year without staying up to midnight? Then ring in 2017 with your family at The Sandbox!
Festivities include special games and activities – both indoors and out! In addition to scavenger hunts, games, fun arts & crafts and a picnic lunch, attendees will ring in 2017 with party favors and a balloon drop at 12 noon.
Event admission is $5 for members, $10 for non-members. Military and senior discounts are available.
General Admission: $10/person
Members: $5/person
First come, first serve!
Sorry, coupons not valid for special event. Military and senior discounts are available.
(Space and activities are limited in the event of inclement weather)

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December 2016 Hours

Sunday-Monday: Closed | Tuesday-Saturday: 10AM – 5PM

SPECIAL HOLIDAY HOURS!
Christmas Week Hours – Dec. 19-24
Monday-Friday, Dec 19-23: 10AM – 5PM | Saturday, Dec 24: 10AM – 2PM

New Year’s Hours – December 26-31
Monday-Friday, Dec 26-30: 10AM – 5PM | Saturday, Dec 31: 10AM – 2PM

The Sandbox Children’s Museum
18A Pope Avenue,
Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
843.842.7645

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TOTALLY NEW CLASS for ages 0-4

Kindermusik with 88 Keys Piano in Savannah is offering ‘Wiggle & Grow Together’ on Monday mornings at 10AM, available for newborns to 4-year-olds and their caregivers.

Come join in for a super fun family class this month!

You can enroll online by clicking here.  Can’t wait to see you in class!

Also, next week is playdate week: “Milk n Cookies” is open for children ages 0-7. Playdates will meet Dec. 14 & 17 at 10am.

Visit kindermusikwith88keysga.com or call 912.988.KEYS to enroll.

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Got rhythm?

At every stage and at every age, we’re so much more than just music.

At Kindermusik with 88 Keys Piano in Savannah, they find creative, exciting, engaging, and multi sensory ways to immerse children ages 0-7 in music, and introduce them to a lifelong love for singing, listening to, playing and loving music.

Best part is you get to experience all of this right along side them, to create loving and lasting memories together!

Join Kindermusik with 88 Keys Piano in Savannah for new themes in December: babies ages 0-2 start “Old McDonald” on Mondays at 9:20AM; toddlers ages 2-4 will begin “Silly All Over” Mondays at 10:15AM; Family Class for ages 0-7 will start “Outside my Window” on Tuesdays at 10AM.

Email us to set up your free trial class today! Email music@88keysga.com.

Kindermusikwith88keys.com or call 912.988.KEYS.

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Registration for Savannah Santa Train in Savannah is now OPEN! Tickets available here.

Santa is coming to visit for one day only Sat. Dec. 10 2016 at Georgia State Railroad Museum and Savannah Children’s Museum.

Take a short ride on a steam locomotive, create holiday themed crafts with community partners, join Tin Soldier Camp, and much more.

Tickets: $15 per person over the age of 18 months and pre-registration is required. Tickets available here.

For more information, please contact Sara Boon, Coastal Heritage Society Special Events Coordinator, at sboon@chsgeorgia.org or (912) 651-6840 ext. 302.

Savannah Santa Train
Sat. Dec. 10
8AM-5PM
Georgia State Railroad Museum
655 Louisville Rd, Savannah, Georgia 31401
Tickets available here. (When you purchase tickets online, you will have the opportunity to select a train ride time. After maximum number of train ride spaces fill, no more train ride spaces will be available. If you still wish to purchase tickets for Savannah Santa Train, you may purchase an “Activities Only” ticket. This distinction will be indicated at the time of purchase as ACTIVITIES ONLY. “Activities Only” tickets may be used as a stand-by ticket, but DOES NOT guarantee a train ride.)

PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR THIS EVENT.

Event Highlights include:
* Build a holiday wonderland with Snapology of Savannah
* Enjoy the seasonal spirit with a cast of characters from Savannah Stage Company
* Design holiday cards for local child-patients with Savannah Children’s Museum’s “Carts with HeART” program.
* Create festive t-shirts with Maven Makers
* Interact with arctic animals with Oatland Island Wildlife Center

Other activities for visitors will include learning how to shoulder a musket during Toy Soldiers Training, engaging in STEAM learning to see how a chimney works during Chimney Science, celebrating different cultures during our “Holidays Around the World” station, taking a holiday-themed ride on a steam locomotive and visiting with jolly old St. Nicholas to share a Christmas wish.

Food will be available for purchase from Big Bon Pizza & Leopold’s Ice Cream.

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

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Join Kindermusik with 88 Keys Piano in Savannah for these November musical play dates:  “Jumping Beans: Celebrating Music of Latin America!”

Bring your newborns thru 7 year olds for movement, poems, props, and instrument playalongs! At the end of the class, all children will receive an instrument, 10 Kindermusik songs, and a $10 coupon!  Tuition is $15 for the first child; only $5 for siblings.

Play date will be held twice:  Wednesday, November 16 @ 10am and Saturday, November 19 @ 10am.

Enrollment is limited to the first 15, so visit kindermusikwith88keys.com and sign up today!

Kindermusik…where music and learning play.  912-988-KEYS.

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Time to register for Scribble Art Studio  youth after-school art classes this Winter 2016 in Savannah. Early Winter youth art classes start in early November.

Scribble’s Winter 2016 After-School Art Classes offered include:

Beginner Calligraphy & Printmaking
Mommy & Me
Sew Much Fun
Comics & Cartooning
Watercolor Basics
Portfolio Prep
Drawing 101

Sign up today!

Register here. 

Scribble Art Studio, 212 E 37th St, Savannah, 31401

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Scribble Art Studio, 212 E 37th St, Savannah, 31401

Scribble Art Studio in Savannah also offers open studio hours, private & group art classes, summer art camps, adult art parties & children’s birthday parties, both in the studio & at-home DIY art birthday kits. For gifts, Scribble as art kits & gift certificates. For more info, contact artist Carrie Christian at (912) 713-7376 or email info@thescribbleartstudio.com  . Click here for more info. Scribble Art Studio is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

The Arts Center of Coastal Carolina is thrilled to present the Dance Theatre of Harlem for two performances, as well as a student field trip and several education outreach residencies, October 31-November 2.

Area dancers are invited to take a Master Dance class with the company dance master this Mon. Oct. 31! Don’t miss this opportunity to dance with this acclaimed company, considered “one of ballet’s most exciting undertakings,” by The New York Times.

Dance Theatre of Harlem Master Dance Class
Mon. Oct. 31, 5:30-7PM
The 90 minute DTH Master Class at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina will be conducted for students with previous training in dance and Intermediate to Advanced Dance experience is recommended. Taught by the Artistic Director and Dance Master, the class will emphasize focus, discipline, and classical technique as practiced at Dance Theatre of Harlem. Pre-registration is required. (http://www.artshhi.com/workshop-registration) $25/class.
To register, contact Senior Director of Education Alana Adams
843-686-3945, ext. 205 * aadams@artshhi.com

Family Fun: Clay Autumn Leaf Bowls
Sat. Nov. 5 10-11:30AM
Each participant (ages 5-adult) will use leaves and terra cotta clay to create a trio of bowls or dishes. After works dry they will be bisque fired and clear glazed before being returned. They make great candle holders, soap dishes, spoon rests, or candy bowls – perfectly functional fall décor. Pre-registration is required. (http://www.artshhi.com/workshop-registration) $25/class.
To register, contact Senior Director of Education Alana Adams
843-686-3945, ext. 205 * aadams@artshhi.com

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Arts Center of Coastal Carolina
14 Shelter Cove Lane
843-686-3945, ext. 205
www.artshhi.com

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Visited The Sandbox Children’s Museum on Hilton Head Is. lately?

Here’s a fun chance to do so.

In the spirit of community after Hurricane Matthew, The Sandbox’s Halloween event – Spookalicious – is FREE to the public. Any donations will go to the Community Foundation of the Lowcountry Disaster Relief Fund.

Spookalicious Halloween Night
Sat. Oct. 29 | 11AM-4PM at The Sandbox
Bring your ghost and goblins dressed in their costumes and ready to play. The Sandbox will have plenty of Halloween themed crafts and activities, including a special cookie decorating project. We’ll also put a twist on traditional trick-or-treating with our bag-of-treats scavenger hunt.
FREE!
First come, first serve!
(Space and activities are limited in the event of inclement weather)

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More about The Sandbox

HOURS
Sunday – Monday: Closed
Tuesday-Saturday: 10AM – 5PM

The Sandbox Children’s Museum
18A Pope Avenue,
Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
843.842.7645

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FOR MORE LOCAL FREE FAMILY EVENTS, VISIT OUR FREE EVENTS PAGE HERE.

Join Kindermusik Savannah with 88 Keys Piano this Saturday October 29 at 10AM for their monthly musical playdate with your 0-7 year old.

Kindermusik Savannah will explore a musical trip to the Kindermusik toy shop, where you’ll encounter balls, planes, wind up toys and jack in the boxes. Instruments, stories, singing, movement, music and more.

For $15 (only $5 for siblings) each participant will receive the class, an instrument/prop, ten Kindermusik songs, and a BONUS gift at the end.

Spaces are limited and both play dates are filling fast, so enroll today at kindermusikwith88keys.com or call 912-988-KEYS.

Kindermusik…a good beginning never ends.

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Take theater classes. Create with holiday clay ornaments with your child. Weave something with fibers.

City of Savannah’s Fall 2016 classes & workshops include parent & child clay; improv & acting; character drawing; fibers.  Register & see the full list of classes here. 

Holiday Clay: Parent and Child
Instructor: Clair Buckner
Ages 5+
Saturday, December 10, 10am – 12pm
Come join us for a holiday themed parent and child workshop and make your own festive piece of art! Students will learn basic hand building techniques and decorating techniques!
$20/$15 city residents. Register here. 

Improv for Teens, Saying Yes! And… (6 Weeks) NEW
Instructor: Bree Doehring
Ages 14-17
Mondays, November 7 – December 12, 4:00pm – 5:30pm
This six-week class guides new improvisers into the world of make-believe and creativity. Students will learn to support their peers, make positive choices, and employ acting skills. Students will also learn to create scenes and participate in group games and exercises. Students will get to perform for friends and family during a recital after the six-week course concludes.
$75/$70 city residents  Register here. 

Write to the Point! Creative Writing for Youth (6 Weeks) NEW
Instructor: Bree Doehring
Ages: 12-16
Tuesdays, November 1 – December 13, 4:00pm – 5:30pm
Join this six-week course to experience the world of poetry and creative writing! Through writing activities focused on plot, dialogue, character, and rhythm, students will learn the aspects that make a well-crafted story and put pen to paper to create their own tales.
$75/$70 city residents.  Register here. 

Actor’s Studio: Intro to Acting for Youth (6 Weeks) NEW
Instructor: Bree Doehring
Ages 9-13
Wednesdays, November 2 – December 14, 4:00pm – 5:30pm
For six weeks, students will participate in activities and exercises to help them make character choices and learn how to convey emotions to an audience. From monologues to silent scenes, blocking, and expressive movement, this course will help prepare you for all the elements of theatre and help you conquer the stage!
$75/$70 city residents.  Register here. 

Character Design (6 Weeks) NEW
Instructor: Adam Uhlig
Ages: 12+
Wednesdays, November 2 – December 14, 4:00 – 5:30pm
This six-week class will focus primarily in foundational drawing techniques. Students will learn the fundamental principle of using basic shapes to construct images, specifically designing characters. Lesson one covers some of the basics for drawing the human figure (no nudity). The rest of the lessons build off this principle and dives into how to draw with stylization, movement (gesture drawing), and how to develop details. As students learn and discover their own shape language from these classes, they will be able to use this principle in many more ways than just character design.
$75/$70 city residents.  Register here. 

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Kindermusik with 88 Keys Piano in Savannah announces its October musical monthly play dates for children newborns to 7 years old with their caregivers!

Join Kindermusik Savannah for music, instruments, stories, movement, smiles and more on Oct. 26 & 29 at 10AM

The theme is “A Trip to the Toy Shop!” Play date admission includes the class, an instrument/prop, 10 Kindermusik songs and a BONUS gift for each child at the end of class! First child is $15; siblings pay only $5!

Enrollment is limited so sign up today – kindermusikwith88keys.com or 912.988.KEYS.

Kindermusik…a good beginning never ends.

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Exciting update: ArtStart for preschoolers @ the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina mid-island on Hilton Head has been rescheduled.

This 3-week workshop for kids ages 2-5 is a series of visual arts classes designed to teach color and shape recognition, how to use art tools, and a variety of other concepts allowing students to express themselves using an array of media and methods.

These sessions will be on Tuesdays each week from Oct. 18-Nov. 1. Your preschooler must be accompanied by an adult. Visit www.artshhi.com/workshops for information on this and other exciting workshops including a series of clay sessions and a family workshop this fall.

Register at www.artshhi.com/workshops or call 843-686-3945, ext. 205.

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Arts Center of Coastal Carolina
14 Shelter Cove Lane
843-686-3945, ext. 205
www.artshhi.com

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Visited The Sandbox Children’s Museum on Hilton Head Is. lately?

Here’s a fun chance to do so.

In the spirit of community after Hurricane Matthew, The Sandbox’s Halloween event – Spookalicious – is FREE to the public. Any donations will go to the Community Foundation of the Lowcountry Disaster Relief Fund.

Spookalicious Halloween Night
Sat. Oct. 29 | 11AM-4PM at The Sandbox
Bring your ghost and goblins dressed in their costumes and ready to play. The Sandbox will have plenty of Halloween themed crafts and activities, including a special cookie decorating project. We’ll also put a twist on traditional trick-or-treating with our bag-of-treats scavenger hunt.
FREE!
First come, first serve!
(Space and activities are limited in the event of inclement weather)

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More about The Sandbox

HOURS
Sunday – Monday: Closed
Tuesday-Saturday: 10AM – 5PM

The Sandbox Children’s Museum
18A Pope Avenue,
Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
843.842.7645

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Fall is a fun time to explore some of the toddler-preschooler (parent & me) nature programs that are regularly offered in the Savannah area. Here are few:

Young Explorers Club @ Savannah National Wildlife Refuge
For ages 3-4
Meets Monthly
10-11AM on the first Tuesday of each month
FREE
Theme for Oct. 4: Butterflies
Theme for Nov. 1: Turkeys
Theme for Dec. 1: Ducks
843-784-2468
Details here. 

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Toddler Time @ Skidaway Island State Park
Meets weekly
10-11AM Thursdays (Please call ahead to confirm this program is happening: 912-598-2300.)
Bring your 2–4 year old to enjoy stories, games, and learning designed just for them. Each week there will be a different nature based theme.
$5 for parking. Annual park passes available.

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Toddler Tuesday nature program @ Oatland Island Wildlife Center
Meets weekly on Tuesdays
3 time slots for the same progam: 9:45-10:15AM; 10:30-11AM; or 11:15-11:45AM
Please pre-register for one of the time slots by calling 912-395-1517 or online at www.oatlandkids.wordpress.com. Register before 4:30pm the Monday before.
Admission rates here.  
Toddler Tuesday themes here. 

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FOR MORE KID-FRIENDLY EVENTS IN SAVANNAH & THE LOWCOUNTRY, VISIT OUR EVENTS CALENDAR HERE. 

Try a free Kindermusik Savannah class.

If you’re new to the Kindermusik Savannah program, you & your child are welcome to a free first class!

Babies and toddlers meet Monday mornings, and Tuesdays at 10AM, Kindermusik holds a family class for all ages 0-7.

Join us the Kindermusik experience.

Please contact Kindermusik via email @ music@88keysga.com, 912-988-5397 first so they know you’re coming.

Visit Kindermusikwith88keys.com for more info on classes.

Don’t forget October play dates and Friday family jam night next week- Oct. 12,14 and 15!

First trial class is FREE!

Kindermusik…a good beginning never ends.

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