First Saturday STORY TIME (First Saturday of every month) @ SCAD Museum of Art 601 Turner Blvd. Savannah, Ga.

Saturday, Dec. 3 at 11AM 
Treat the little artist in your life to SCAD MOA Story Time on the first Saturday of each month. Enjoy exciting tales and fun activities as you learn about the work on view.
Story Time is programmed for children ages 3 and up.
For more information, contact Kristin Poitras, manager of museum visitation and programming, at kpoitras@scad.edu or 912.525.7145.

Details here.

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Free SCAD Museum of Art Admisson on Second Sundays

Savannah-area residents receive free admission on the second Sunday of every month. Next one: Dec. 11. Details here.

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TEEN NIGHT: WINTER 2022 SERIES

Teen Night: Ornament workshop
Fri. Dec. 2 4:30–6:30PM

SCAD Museum of Art 601 Turner Blvd. Savannah, Ga. 

Create a custom beaded ornament inspired by the museum’s current exhibitions — imaginative art to adorn your tree!

Admission to the workshop: $10. Supplies included. All skill levels welcome. Boxed dinner provided. 

To sign up, email Kristin Poitras, manager of museum visitation and programming, at kpoitras@scad.edu. 

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Teen Night: Cookie decorating workshop 

Fri. Dec. 9  4:30–6:30PM

SCAD Museum of Art 601 Turner Blvd. Savannah, Ga. 

Customize cookies styled like works on view with assistant curator Brittany Richmond. 

Admission to the workshop: $10. Supplies included. All skill levels welcome. Boxed dinner provided. 

To sign up, email Kristin Poitras, manager of museum visitation and programming, at kpoitras@scad.edu. 

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Teen Night: Holiday sculptures workshop 

Fri. Dec. 16  4:30–6:30PM

SCAD Museum of Art 601 Turner Blvd. Savannah, Ga. 

Inspired by Shi Jinsong’s motorcycle works, on view in the artist’s exhibition Waiting for a response which we might never get [link: https://www.scadmoa.org/exhibitions/waiting-for-a-response-which-we-might-never-get], transform holiday icons into whimsical sculptures using polymer clay. 

Admission to the workshop: $10. Supplies included. All skill levels welcome. Boxed dinner provided. 

To sign up, email Kristin Poitras, manager of museum visitation and programming, at kpoitras@scad.edu.Savannah-area residents receive free admission on the second Sunday of every month. Here’s the listing for December!

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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.  

Kindermusik…A Good Beginning Never Ends. 

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Enroll in Soccer Shots Savannah Holiday Camp & Winter 2023 Session For Ages 2-8

Enrollment for the Soccer Shots Savannah 8-week Winter Season AND their 4 week Holiday Camp Season is now open for children ages 2-8!

Soccer Shots Savannah Holiday Camp starts the week after Thanksgiving! It will feature 4 classes, 30 minutes long each, with a different holiday focus and theme each week- holiday themed prizes!

Soccer Shots is kicking off the Winter Season the week of Jan. 9 2023 and wants your child to join Soccer Shots on Soccer Island!  

Visit Soccershots.org/savannah to learn more about this program! Or go straight to the enrollment page and sign up for a location near you that meets at a time that fits your schedule at savannah.soccershots.com.

Soccer Shots has locations all throughout Savannah, Wilmington Island, Pooler, Richmond Hill, Rincon and Bluffton!.

Learn more here.

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New 11AM Wednesday Family Kindermusik Class

Set aside some special together-time with your 0-7 year old, and watch your child blossom before your eyes.

Kindermusik develops a love for music, all while growing social skills, cognitive abilities, physical development, and so much more!  

For more info, text FREE TRIAL to 912-432-5885.  Visit kindermusikwith88keys.com.  
Kindermusik…Music now, Skills for life.  

Kindermusik…Uniting families in the Coastal Empire through music since 2002!

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Toddler art program @ Telfair Museums’ Jepson Center, Savannah

Kids are invited to the Jepson Center in Savannah for story time, a special tour, and an art activity, 10:30AM this Thurs. Nov. 17 2022

Strollers, crying babies, toddlers, and older siblings are all welcome @ Art Start Stroller & Toddler Tours.

Come play & learn with Telfair Museums.

Details here. 

$5 per child
Adults: members free | non-members $12

Upcoming Art Start dates

Thurs. Nov. 17 2022. Register online here.

Thurs. Dec. 15 2022. Register online here.

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Savannah Children’s Museum Fall 2022 Programs

Savannah Children’s Museum is open – weather permitting – 9AM-3PM Wednesdays-Sundays.

10AM | Storytime in the Frogtown Garden
Noon| STEAM Studio or Bottle Rocket Demonstration
1:30PM | Young Explorers or Healthy Me

Awesome Art is ongoing daily.

Theme is autum & Thanksgving.

Learn more here.

Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day.

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 

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Thanksgiving Weekend 2022 Events @ Old Fort Jackson, Savannah

Old Fort Jackson’s dynamic, living history presentations take place from 10 AM until Noon, and from 1 until 3 PM each day.

Fri. Nov. 25: there will be portrayal of Union and Confederate Soldiers who fought in the Battle of Honey Hill, South Carolina, on Nov. 30th, 1864. These soldiers included the 55th Massachussetts Volunteers, who eventually served at Old Fort Jackson. Experience renowned rifle musket and cannon firings, along with battlefield surgery presentations.

Sat. Nov. 26: there will be a portrayal of Union and Confederate Soldiers and Civilians from Savannah. Hear the story behind the history of Thanksgiving as celebrated in 1864. Experience firing of the mighty 32 Pounder Cannon. Local musicians from Bella Harmony Music, period dancing as well! In the afternoon, participants will portray civilians on the homefront, along with the Savannah Republican Blues, plus the renowned Infantry and Artillery Drill, and Battle Drill with guests.

Learn more here.

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Diesel train rides @ Georgia State Railroad Museum, Savannah

Diesel train rides at Georgia State Railroad Museum in Savannah this weekend!

Train rides will be at 10AM, 11AM, Noon, 1PM, 2PM, and 3PM, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

Seating is limited and is first-come, first-served. Visitors must pick up boarding passes in the gift shop before boarding.

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Enroll in Soccer Shots Savannah Holiday Camp & Winter 2023 Session For Ages 2-8

Enrollment for the Soccer Shots Savannah 8-week Winter Season AND their 4 week Holiday Camp Season is now open for children ages 2-8!

Soccer Shots Savannah Holiday Camp starts the week after Thanksgiving! It will feature 4 classes, 30 minutes long each, with a different holiday focus and theme each week- holiday themed prizes!

Soccer Shots is kicking off the Winter Season the week of Jan. 9 2023 and wants your child to join Soccer Shots on Soccer Island!  

Visit Soccershots.org/savannah to learn more about this program! Or go straight to the enrollment page and sign up for a location near you that meets at a time that fits your schedule at savannah.soccershots.com.

Soccer Shots has locations all throughout Savannah, Wilmington Island, Pooler, Richmond Hill, Rincon and Bluffton!.

Learn more here.

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Free Admission Second Sunday, Sun. Dec. 11, 2022, SCAD Museum of Art

SCAD MOA welcomes the Savannah community to enjoy free admission on the second Sunday of every month. Residents of Savannah or any of its surrounding counties (Chatham, Bryan, Effingham, Liberty, Beaufort, and Jasper) are invited to visit free of charge.

Learn more here.

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SCAD Museum of Art
601 Turner Blvd.
Savannah, Georgia

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Classic-toy themed musical Kindermusik playdate

Join Kindermusik Savannah on Sat. Oct. 22 2022 for their 10AM or 11AM musical playdates!

This month we’re taking an imaginary trip to the Kindermusik toy shop! Bring your 0-7 year olds for music, instruments, stories, singing, dancing and more!  Each child gets a gift and a coupon at the end of class.  Sibling discounts available.

Enroll at kindermusikwith88keys.com today! 

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FREE Kid-Friendly Holiday Ballet Rendition of The Nutcracker @ Savannah Cultural Arts Center, Nov. 19

Tybee Ballet Theatre presents The Land of the Sweets @ Savannah Cultural Arts Center’s Ben Tucker Theater on Sat. Nov. 19 2022.

In partnership with Savannah Cultural Arts Center through the Spotlight and Weave-A-Dream Programs, this ballet will be unique and inclusive rendition of the beloved holiday classic, The Nutcracker. 

Performances will take place on Nov. 19 2022 at The Ben Tucker Theater in SCAC at 3PM & 7PM at no cost to the public! Seating is limited, but you can reserve your free ticket online here.

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Tybee Ballet will debut Land of the Sweets as a ticketed event on Dec. 9 and 10 2022 at The Tybee Post Theater at 6PM. Purchase online here.

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Oatland Island Wildlife Center Polar Express 2022, Savannah

Join Ms. Seashell on an adventure to the North Pole.

Three special Toddler Tuesday Polar Express sessions available: December 20, 2022
9AM, 10AM & 11AM @ Oatland Island Wildlife Center, Savannah.

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.

Learn more and reserve your spot here. 

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New Kindermusik Savannah classes start in November

BRAND NEW KINDERMUSIK CLASS STARTING IN NOVEMBER!  

Kindermusik with 88 Keys Piano is excited to be adding a new family class for ages 0-7 to their weekly class schedule!

Starting Nov. 2, 2022, they’ll be offering a Wednesday 11AM class!

Sign your child up now for the new class starting in November!

Never tried a Kindermusik weekly class before? First one’s FREE!  

Text 912-432-5885 to get started. Visit kindermusikwith88keys.com to learn more!  

Kindermusik…Uniting families in the Coastal Empire through music since 2002!

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Santa Claus will arrive via heliciopter @ 5PM Sat. Nov. 5, 2022 @ Bass Pro Shops in Savannah Mall.

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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FIND MORE KID-FRIENDLY LOCAL HOLIDAY 2022 EVENTS HERE.

Halloween event @ The Sandbox Children’s Museum, Hilton Head Is.

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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Lowcountry Celebration Park, Hilton Head Is.

Pair your visit to The Sandbox Children’s Museum on Hilton Head Is. with a visit to the Lowcountry Celebration Park, located next to the museum.

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

The playground is within easy walking distance to a Hilton Head Is. public beach via Coligny Beach Park (1 Coligny Circle)

Lowcountry Celebration Park
94 Pope Ave.
Hilton Head Island, SC 29928

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Art Start: Stroller & Toddler Tour Oct. 20 @ Telfair Museums 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. 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 !

Register online here.

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2022 Art Start: Stroller & Toddler Tour Schedule

Thurs. Oct. 20 2022. Register online here.

Thurs. Nov. 17 2022. Register online here.

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Kindermusik Music & Motion Classes for ages 0-7 & their caregivers, Savannah

Kindermusik with 88 Keys Piano has been offering Savannah music and motion classes for children ages 0-7 and their caregivers for over 20 years.  

Come try a free class and see why they are the Coastal Empire’s preferred choice for early childhood development through music!

First class is FREE! Text FREE CLASS to 912-432-5885.  

Visit kindermusikwith88keys.com for more info! 

Kindermusik…A Good Beginning Never Ends. 

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Nature Center Children’s Birthday Party Venue @ Calvary Day School

Are you interested in having a birthday party with the animal ambassadors at the Calvary STEM and Nature Center in Savannah?

Now is your chance! The Calvary Nature Center now offers birthday parties on Saturdays from 10AM-Noon., 12:30- 2:30PM.; 3-5PM.

Explore these Savannah children’s birthday package options.

Learn more here.

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Art Start: Stroller & Toddler Tour Oct. 20 @ Telfair Museums 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. 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 !

Register online here.

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2022 Art Start: Stroller & Toddler Tour Schedule

Thurs. Oct. 20 2022. Register online here.

Thurs. Nov. 17 2022. Register online here.

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Kindermusik Savannah classes giveaway

This October, Kindermusik with 88 Keys is offering a free month of classes to one random winner!  

Enter your 0-7 year old to win at kindermusikwith88keys.com.  Deadline is Sept. 30 at 12AM and winner will be notified that next morning!  

Anyone with a child ages 7 and under may enter – limit of 1 child per family – only 1 entry permitted.  

For more info, text FALL GIVEAWAY to 912-432-5885.  

Kindermusik…music now, skills for life.

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Monday Evening Kindermusik class in Savannah

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

Enroll online here.

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Toddler Time @ Savannah Children’s Museum, Thurs. Sept. 15

Looking for something fun to do with your littles ones?

Come to for Toddler Time at Savannah Children’s Museum on Thurs. Sept. 15 2022, 9:30 – 11:30AM.

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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September musical Kindermusik Savannah playdate will be held twice Sat. Sept. 24, at 10AM & 11AM

Kindermusik Savannah‘s September musical playdates: Paws and Claws will be held twice on Sat. Sept. 24, 2022: at 10AM and 11AM. Choose your preferred time.

Enroll online here.

If your child loves pets and animals, they’ll be delighted with this heartwarming pet-themed Kindermusik playdate in Savannah.

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

Enroll online here.

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Preschool & Pre-K spots available @ Pooler school

Savannah Adventist Christian School Early Childhood Center in Pooler has a few spots available right now!

There are two-day, three-day, and five-day spots in Preschool and full-time spots in Pre-K.

Call to schedule a tour or start the application process here: https://www.sacssda.org/apply 

Children must be fully potty-trained and be at least three years old to start Preschool.

Children who are 4 on or before September 1 are eligible for Pre-K enrollment.

The school is at 50 Godley Way, Pooler, GA 31322.

Find more information here or call (912) 748-5977 or email info@sacssda.org

Savannah Adventist Christian School — which offers preschool starting at age 3 through 9th grade — is a small, private school with a family feel and Christian curriculum.

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Oatland Island Wildlife Center is there for you when you need an entertaining outdoor spot to take the kids.

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.

See SouthernMamas.com Ode to Oatland Reel here.

Upcoming Events in Fall 2022 @ Oatland Island Wildlife Center

Toddler Tuesdays.

Click the theme to go to the registration form:

Sept. 20, 2022:  Dynamo Domino the Duck

Sept. 27, 2022:  Don’t go in the Alligator Hole!

Oct. 4, 2022:  We Love Wolves!

Oct. 11, 2022:  No Toddler Tuesday as we prepare for the Halloween Hike!

Oct. 18, 2022: Bats Eat Bugs​

Oct. 25 2022:  Halloween Party! Who has a sweet tooth?

Nov, 1, 2022:  Fox in Fall

Nov. 8, 2022:  Rocket to the Moon (Portable Planetarium Moon Program)

Nov. 15, 2022:  Big, Burly Bison​

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Bobcat Enrichment Saturday, Sept. 17 2022. 9:30-10:30AM. Cost:$20 per person, all ages. Must be at least 4 years old to attend. Get tickets here.

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Halloween Hike, Oct. 14 & 15. Details here.

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Oatland Island Wildlife Center, 711 Sandtown Rd, Savannah, GA 31410

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