Summer may be drawing to a close, but the family fun doesn’t have to end at Fun Zone! We are open through August with some awesome back-to-school specials to start the school year off right. Bring the family for some awesome after-school fun on weekdays this month and enjoy some great savings!
Mondays & Tuesdays: Get $7 Off A Regularly Priced Value Band
Get $7 off a regularly priced Value Band!
On Mondays and Tuesdays, visitors can purchase a Value Band (Regularly priced $27.99 + tax) for $7 off. Value Bands include up to 3 hours of unlimited rides on 3 of our 4 Go‑Kart Tracks (Road Course, Figure 8, and Kiddy Track) and play on both Mini‑Golf courses.
Wednesdays: Pizza & Play Special – $29.99
Get one 16-inch 1-topping pizza, four $5 Arcade Cards, and a Pitcher of Soft Drinks for Four, all for $29.99!
Each Wednesday this month, enjoy delicious pizza and soft drinks after playing Mini-Golf on one of our two recently updated courses, racing Go-Karts on one of our five racetracks, or using your four $5 Arcade Cards to play your favorite games inside the Arcade. We also have a number of sweet treats you can try like Fried Oreos, Funnel Cakes, and Dippin’ Dots (not included in August Specials).
Thursdays: Big Bonus Bucks
For every $1 spent on an Arcade Card, Get $2 in Credit!
Double the fun and games on Thursdays with our Big Bonus Bucks special! Try out our newest games including King Kong VR, HYPERpitch Major League Pitching, Minecraft, and Hungry, Hungry Hippos. Before you go, make sure to stop by our newly stocked Redemption Center to redeem your E-tickets for some great prizes!
Soak up the last bit of summer with these fun-filled deals! There are plenty of activities for all ages, so be sure to visit Fun Zone in Pooler in August before these deals end. Be sure to follow Fun Zone on Facebook and Instagram (@poolerfunzone) to stay up to date on all things Fun Zone and stay tuned for awesome new specials each month!
Squeaky Clean is a vibrant, interactive, clean one-hour comedy show geared toward kids and adults alike.
Watch your suggestions come to life as Front Porch Improv Theatre improvisers use prompts from the audience to create hilarious scenes, stories and games that are guaranteed to make you laugh.
Audiences members of all ages will have the option to get on stage if they choose to volunteer and become part of the show.
The next Squeaky Clean improv show is 5:30-6:30PM this Sat. Aug. 19.
Tickets: $7 for adults/youth ages 13+; $5 for children ages 3-12
Come to Healthy Me! Sat. August 12 2023, 10AM – 1PM @ Savannah Children’s Museum for this fun day of educating our children about healthy living, while showcasing immersive wellness programs and a great roster of community partners.
Event partners include Dogwood Pediatric Dentistry, TRIBE Savannah, Georgia Bikes, Memorial Health, and Soccer Shots!
Mercer Medical School will host a teddy bear clinic where children can bring stuffed animals for a wellness checkup. Savannah Children’s Museum educators will lead health and wellness-themed activities throughout the day.
This event is sponsored by Dogwood Pediatric Dentistry and Memorial Health Dwaine and Cynthia Willett Children’s Hospital.
This event is FREE for Coastal Heritage Society members and visitors who receive EBT/SNAP/WIC benefits as part of CHS All In. Find info on how to become a CHS member here.
Purchase Savannah Children’s Museum admission tickets here.
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Families will have an opportunity to get scientific with their love of plants @ Plant Science Saturday Aug. 5 at Forsyth Park.
Designed for budding plant scientists of all ages, plant scientists will host discovery stations to inspire excitement and curiosity about plants and plant life.
Hosted by the American Society of Plant Biologists, the event kicks off Plant Biology Week in Savannah, during which ASPB’s annual Plant Biology conference will welcome more than 1,000 plant biologists and scientists from around the world.
Plant Science Saturday originated out of the desire for Plant Biology conference attendees to give back to their host cities.
Attendees start their journey into plant science with picking up a field guide that guides them through a range of hands-on activities. Learn about the building blocks of plant behavior by dissecting a lima bean, discover what components plants need to survive while creating a seed cup necklace, help plant scientists solve the challenges of growing plants in space, and more! Attendees who have visited all stations receive a Junior Plant Scientist completion certificate.
Plant Science Saturday, Sat. Aug. 5, 9AM-1PM @ Forsyth Park at Forsyth Farmers’ Market
This year’s event is held in partnership with Forsyth Farmers’ Market.
You don’t have to travel far from Savannah to find a prime family-friendly vacation. Hilton Head Island is teeming with fun ways to entertain the kids.
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Hilton Head Island’s beaches are the No. 1 way. You can bike on this beach. You can play in the tidal pools at low-tide. Swim. Sand castles. Ride the waves.
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Bicycling on Hilton Head Island
Hilton Head Island offers over 50 miles of public bicycle pathways and nature trails. The hard-packed beaches are also popular for bicycling at low tide.
Also bike the self-guided Legacy Oak Program tour, which consists of 20 landmark Live Oak trees in Sea Pines Resort which range in age from 100 to 320 years in 15 locations. Each designated tree is on an easily accessible public property. Most are identified with a wooden bench engraved with the name of the tree, its estimated birth year and the program logo. Learn more here & download a pamphlet and trail map highlighting the history, location, size and age of each of the Sea Pines Legacy Oaks.
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/splash pad 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 *Public restrooms
Take a free, self-guided tour of Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park. Established in 1862 on Hilton Head Island, Mitchelville is the first place in the United States where African Americans, out of slavery but not yet citizens, self-governed. This first self-governed town of freed slaves is commemorated in the historic site of Mitchelville Freedom Park on Beach City Road. Learn more here
A mere hour drive from Savannah, Pinckney Island National Wildlife Refuge is an easy getaway from Savannah to bike amid nature on 14 miles of hiking and biking trails. The refuge is open from sunrise to sunset daily. (Not located on Hilton Head Is. but between HHI and Bluffton)
The free animal farm includes goats, sheep, chickens, turtles, cows and alpacas. Kids can also pet a friendly retired Clydesdale, Woody, at the stables. Pony rides and horseback riding available for a fee.
The animal farm is free; there’s a $9 Sea Pines gate fee per auto. More info here. 190 Greenwood Drive, Hilton Head Island, 29928
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Free Skate Park
Free Skate Park @ Bristol Sports Arena. Free outdoor skate park. Ramps & rails for skaters of all abilities. Restrooms. Pads required. Details here. 4 Helmsman Way, Hilton Head Is. SC 29926.
Educational natural history and animal programs at a venue that includes salt marsh board walks, open fields, gardens, trails and a 1200 square foot butterfly habitat that is home to some 13 species of native butterflies to the Lowcountry. Explore natural history and cultural heritage on the 68 acre Honey Horn property. The Museum’s trails, gardens, live oaks, butterfly enclosure and Marsh Tacky horses are just a few of the fun experiences you will encounter during your visit. Mon. – Sat. 9-4:30 and Sun. 11-3. *Perfect rainy day activity. More info here. 70 Honey Horn Drive Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
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Sea Pines Forest Preserve
The 605-acre Sea Pines Forest Preserve includes easy trails to various points of interest including the 4,000-year-old Indian Shell Ring, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and a wildflower garden that’s amazing when in bloom. The walks range from 25 minutes to one hour. Bicycles are not permitted on the nature trails, so please park your bicycles at the locations provided. Open from sunrise to sunset. The Forest Preserve is free; there’s a $9 Sea Pines gate fee per auto. More info here.
The Gregg Russell Playground at Harbour Town is one of the top playgrounds in our area. Fenced, somewhat shaded playground that includes a treehouse; swings; numerous slides; lots of climbing bars, jungle gym bars, monkey bars. Just outside the fenced-playground is a water fountain; picnic tables; bathrooms; and plenty of spots for lunch, drinks or coffee and of course, the famous Harbour Town lighthouse which is open to climb for a fee plus $9 Sea Pines gate fee per auto. Harbour Town, Hilton Head, SC 29928
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FREE historical Stoney-Baynard Ruins, Sea Pines
The ruins of the old Baynard estate, the main house as well as attendant slave quarters, are permanently preserved within six-acre Baynard Ruins Park. The home was raided during the Civil War and Union forces made it their headquarters. Details here. The ruins are free; there’s a $9 Sea Pines gate fee per auto.
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Seasonal
Spring & summer events
Free family-friendly outdoor Gregg Russell concerts at Harbour Town, Sea Pines
A classic on Hilton Head Is. for almost four decades, Gregg Russell Concerts under the Liberty Oak in Harbour Town happen regularly during summer (weather permitting) & periodically during spring.
This family-oriented singer/storyteller performs sing-a-longs, ballads & silly songs with audience participation. Kids in the audience try to get Gregg to pick them to sing a song to the crowd, often using creative pick-me posters etc. Concerts are free; there’s a $9 gate fee per auto. Celebrating 40 years in 2016, Gregg has become a Sea Pines classic. Under the Liberty Oak in Harbour Town is where you’ll find Gregg Russell entertaining adults and children alike. His concerts are not to be missed. Find the concert schedule here.
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Free Sea Pines Trolley
Take the free Sea Pines Trolley to Sea Pines locations during summer months & some holiday periods. This is a way to entertain kids who are still thrilled by “bus rides etc”. The trolley offers an easy way to get around Sea Pines. Schedule info here. Trolley rides are free; there’s a $9 Sea Pines gate fee per auto. Good rainy day activity
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Beach access at Sea Pines Beach Club.
Sea Pines Beach Club has convenient access to the beach, Surf Shop, restrooms, shower facilities & Surfside Market featuring to-go sandwiches, salads, snacks & cold beverages. Details here. 87 North Sea Pines Drive, Hilton Head Island, South Carolina 29928. The beach club is free; there’s a $9 Sea Pines gate fee per auto.
Located off Pope Avenue on the south end of Hilton Head Island (about a 60 min. drive from Savannah), this interactive museum provides a place for educational play between children and their caregivers.
For ages infant to eight. 18A Pope Ave, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928 (843) 842-7645 Daily rates & membership rates here. The Sandbox Children’s Museum, 18-A Pope Avenue, next to St. Andrew’s by the Sea United Methodist Church, Hilton Head Is., 29928 www.thesandbox.org
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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.
The I Pledge for Ice Cream Project 2023 kicks off Mon. July 3 2023 from 4-7PM @ Leopold’s Ice Cream. During that time, any child (age 12 and younger, accompanied by an adult) who can recite the Pledge of Allegiance gets a free child’s scoop in a cake cone, cup or sugar cone.
After the kick-off, Leopold’s Ice Cream on Broughton Street will hold additional I Pledge for Ice Cream events each Monday in July 2023 from 4-7PM. The 2023 dates are: July 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31.
The I Pledge for Ice Cream Project started in Savannah on July 1, 2010 & now is in 40 U.S. states and 153 frozen dessert shops.
Telfair Museums is thrilled to welcome families with children of all ages to the Jepson Center in Savannah to experience the new Telfair Children’s Art Museum.
Experience immersive galleries, tactile installations, and more at this new state-of-the art children’s space in downtown Savannah!
As the official mascot for CAM (Children’s Art Museum), this special chameleon can be spotted throughout the galleries. Wave when you see him and he may do something special.
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.
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
Join Fun Zone in Savannah for a week of family fun festivities from July 17 through July 23 to celebrate their 20th Anniversary! Save on fun for the whole family with $20 Value Bands all week long—that’s $7.99 in savings per band! Fun Zone also will be giving away $1,000s in giveaways and prizes each day as you and your family enjoy Fun Zone’s new updates and overall enhanced guest experience!
Adventure awaits your crew as you putt your way through footbridges and waterfall on two (2) newly updated 18-hole Miniature Golf Courses. If you’re looking for more action, get your heart and your kart racing as you race family and friends in Fun Zone’s high-performance Go-Karts! There are four tracks to choose from, ranging from a Kiddy Track to a high-speed Hi-Bank Track.
Fun Zone also has added several brand new awesome games to the Arcade, including King Kong Skull Island VR, HYPERPitch Major League Pitching, Minecraft, and Hungry, Hungry Hippos! There’s something for the whole family to enjoy in the Arcade, and the card swipe system makes it easy for the whole family to play their favorite games. Make sure to visit the fully stocked and enhanced Redemption Center to trade in your e-tickets for awesome prizes!
On Sat. July 22, the fun continues at Fun Zone with face painters from 12-5PM and a 360-photo booth experience from 5-7PM. Each day of the celebration, Fun Zone will be giving away fun prizes including Fun Zone T-shirts, cups, and hats.
If you’re not following Pooler Fun Zone on social media, now’s the time! Starting on Tuesday, July 11, Fun Zone is giving away 20 Family Four-Packs (a $131.96 value each!) on Fun Zone’s Instagram. Follow @poolerfunzone for details on how to enter! Those who visit Fun Zone during the 20th Anniversary Celebration have the chance to register to win a Grand Prize Giveaway: A Family-Four Pack Annual Pass (a $519.16 value!).
Mark your calendars for July 17th through 23rd to join Fun Zone for a jam-packed week of family fun! Fun Zone is conveniently located at 1040 US Highway 80 East in Pooler.
Be sure to follow Fun Zone on Facebook and Instagram (@poolerfunzone) to stay up to date with the Anniversary Celebration and all things Fun Zone.
Take a look at the weekly highlights and the daily popsicle breaks in the photo collage above.
Sign up here for the last week of horse camp – July 24-28.
Here’s the week schedule:
Monday: Carriage Scavenger Hunt
Tuesday: Tye-Dye T-Shirts
Wednesday: Paint the Pony
Thursday: Obstacle Course (yay water balloons)
Friday: Show Day and Pizza Pool Party
Register online here. Then click on 2023 horse camp registration, then click on 2023 summer horse camp under RGF Equine Activities.
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Nine YMCA of Coastal Georgia branches: Effingham YMCA Golden Isles & McIntosh YMCA Habersham YMCA Islands YMCA Liberty County/ Armed Services YMCA Richmond Hill YMCA Tybee Island YMCA West Chatham YMCA
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Summer Camps 2023 @ YMCA Coastal Georgia branches
Still time to sign up for summer day camp @ YMCA Coastal Georgia branches, which provides the opportunity for children to regain a sense of normalcy as well as support their physical, social and emotional well-being.
At Y camp, children have the opportunity to make their summer active and fun through crafts, sports, indoor and outdoor games, new friends, and other fun ways to learn, grow and thrive.
YMCA locations across Coastal Georgia are offering summer day camp including @ these Nine YMCA of Coastal Georgia branches: Effingham YMCA Golden Isles & McIntosh YMCA Habersham YMCA Islands YMCA Liberty County/ Armed Services YMCA Richmond Hill YMCA Tybee Island YMCA West Chatham YMCA
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Horse camp is a spectacular week-long event including daily horseback riding lessons teaching basic horse care and horsemanship, arts and crafts, recreational games/activities, daily picnic on the farm, trivia, and more. There will be a horse show and a pizza & pool party every Friday.
No prior horse experience is required.
Ages 7-13 years old.
Each camp session is Monday – Friday from 8:30AM to 1PM
Includes all activities, supplies, and a camp T-shirt.
Kids will participate in a variety of activities to include; basketball, flag football, kickball, soccer, ultimate frisbee, tag games, and more! Camp hours are 8:30AM to 3:30PM (Extended Care until 5PM) and for ages 6 to 12.
TIMES 8:30AM – 3:30PM (5PM for extended care) AGES 6 – 12 years old LOCATION Georgia Southern Armstrong Campus 11935 Abercorn Street, Savannah, GA COST $250 | $300 for extended care INCLUDES Fun games, activities, a t-shirt and a pizza party on Friday!
For more information, contact Sean Willett at 912.344.3295 or swillett@georgiasouthern.edu
DATES: July 24 – 28
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A diverse day camp that embraces Jewish values to help build children’s confidence, create long-lasting friendships and develop a strong sense of community…one camper at a time.
Spots at JEA Camp Savannah are filling up faster than ever before! Registration is open and don’t wait until it is too late!
JEA Camp Savannah is open to everyone entering grades K-10th grade.
For more information or questions about programming, please contact DJ Horton by email Camp@savj.org or Jackie Laban by email Jackiel@savj.org or by phone: 912.355.8111.
If you have questions about registration or financial assistance, please contact Camp Registrar, Sarah Docar by email Kids@savj.org or by phone: 912.355.8111 Ext 308.
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Camps @ Children’s Museum of Pooler: Sign up for Children’s Museum of Pooler’s has one more session of summer camp for children ages 4-10: Music to My Ears Camp.
Take a ride in a glass elevator 723 feet high to the observatory View Level atop The Westin Peachtree Plaza, the tallest hotel in the Southeast. Children ages 6 & younger can ride the elevator for free. Tickets & hours here.
Learning to play golf can be an overwhelming and frustrating experience if you don’t have a clear plan that incorporates your child’s age and ability with a splash of fun!
Join Coach Paul in one of his last two summer camps, aka the “Golf Playground” and give your child a gift that will last a lifetime.
Register online here and see the joy and confidence that golf gives your child.
“Your One Stop Shop for Playing Better Golf”
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Kids will participate in a variety of activities to include; basketball, flag football, kickball, soccer, ultimate frisbee, tag games, and more! Camp hours are 8:30AM to 3:30PM (Extended Care until 5PM) and for ages 6 to 12.
TIMES 8:30AM – 3:30PM (5PM for extended care) AGES 6 – 12 years old LOCATION Georgia Southern Armstrong Campus 11935 Abercorn Street, Savannah, GA COST $250 | $300 for extended care INCLUDES Fun games, activities, a t-shirt and a pizza party on Friday!
For more information, contact Sean Willett at 912.344.3295 or swillett@georgiasouthern.edu
DATES: July 17 – 21 July 24 – 28
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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.
Fun Zone in Pooler is the perfect place for a day of family fun this summer! Fun Zone has a combination of indoor and outdoor activities including two 18-hole Miniature Golf Courses, Go-Karts, and an Arcade. With so many things to do, you’ll be sure to find something fun for everyone.
Looking to spend time outside? Try out Fun Zone’s newly renovated Miniature Golf Courses. Complete with footbridges and waterfalls, our adventure-style courses are great for a laid-back afternoon or a high-stakes competition. You can also get your heart and kart racing on one of Fun Zone’s four Go-Kart tracks. From the Kiddy Track to the high-speed Hi-Bank Track, your whole crew can put the pedal to the metal.
Cool down inside and play one of Fun Zone’s new arcade games including King Kong VR, HYPERpitch Major League Pitching, Minecraft, and Hungry, Hungry Hippos! Win awesome prizes from Fun Zone’s newly restocked ticket Redemption Center as you play. When you need to recharge, check out the Concessions for delicious summer treats like pizza, nachos, ICEEs, funnel cakes, and more!
Head to Fun Zone for endless summer fun! Enjoy plenty of ways to play with bundle options including annual passes, value bands, reloadable arcade cards, and individual tickets. Fun Zone can also help you celebrate any occasion with party packages and party rooms.
Fun Zone is conveniently located at 1040 US-80 East, Pooler, GA 31322. See you and your family soon!
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.
Oatland Island Wildlife Center in Savannah will be temporarily closed the week of July 3-July 7 2023.
Military personnel (Active & Retired) and their families are welcomed to Oatland Island Wildlife Center for free – with ID or DD214- in honor of Independence Day – on two weekends before & and after July 4th.
Come out and enjoy the day exploring the beautiful grounds and watching the animals in the summer air. All visitors are welcome to bring a picnic lunch.
Open 10AM-4PM
Proof of service must be provided when you check in at the Admissions Booth.
Join Plant Riverside District in Savannah on the Riverwalk as Plant Riverside District teams up with @savannahtiedye to bring you Fourth of July tie-dye experience: tie-dye your very own red, white, and blue T-shirts.
From July 1-July 4 2023, the Tie-Dye Corner will be open 1-5PM. Bring your 100% cotton t-shirt to dye for free or buy one on-site for $10.
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More Fourth of July Festivities @ Plant Riverside District
Find free, family-friendly Fourth of July Weekend happenings @ Plant Riverside District in Savannah from Fri. June 30-Tues. July 4 2023 including free live music and kid-friendly activities along Savannah’s historic riverfront at 400 W. River St.
Plant Riverside District will sponsor the annual Savannah’s WaterfrontIndependence Day Fireworks Show over the Savannah River on Tuesday, July 4 at 9:15PM. A special Fourth of July Viewing Party at Electric Moon will feature live DJ Lil’ G, exciting giveaways and an ideal vantage point to watch the fireworks show. Admission is $20 per person at the door.
LIVE MILITARY BANDS
OnSat. July 1 at 1PM, the Parris Island Marine Band will perform at Martin Luther King, Jr. Park at Plant Riverside District.
The 116th United States Army Band, a unit of the Georgia National Guard from Marietta, Ga., will perform live on Sun. July 2 at Martin Luther King, Jr. Park from 5 to 6:30PM. Savannah singer, speaker and author Stephanie Cherry will sing “The Star Spangled Banner” preceding the 116th United States Army Band’s performance.
A special Kids Corner will offer the opportunity to tie-dye t-shirts red, white and blue. Plant Riverside District will host the tie-dye Kids Corner at the Riverwalk Pavilions from Sat. July 1-Tues. July 4 from 1 to 5PM. Guests can bring their own 100% cotton T-shirt to tie dye free of charge or can purchase a T-shirt on-site for $10.
RED, WHITE & BLUE LIGHTING AND MORE
Throughout the holiday weekend, Plant Riverside District’s smokestacks, fountains and other familiar landmarks will be illuminated with red, white and blue lights after dark. Nightly America the Beautiful Fountain Shows will feature music in Martin Luther King, Jr. Park. at 9PM and 10PM
For more information about the Fourth of July festivities at Plant Riverside District, please visit plantriverside.com.
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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:
