Spring & summer fun for kids in Savannah including Summer Day Camps 2026 like full-day outdoor nature camps @ Oatland Island Wildlife Center in Savannah (photo) in this week’s SouthernMamas.com E-letter.
Is your child riding in the correct car seat? Is the car seat correctly installed in your car? If you aren’t sure, join us for a FREE car seat event hosted by Bailey Boys Car Seats, in partnership with Safe Kids Savannah.
Certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians will be on site to inspect car seats and assist with proper installation to help ensure children are traveling safely.
If you know families who may be in need of a car seat or booster seat for their child, please encourage them to register and attend this event.
Event Details: March 28, 2026 9AM–Noon Honey Bowen Building, Statesboro
At Foundations, children build confidence, creativity, and essential skills through hands-on STEAM learning. Now enrolling in the Savannah area – with FREE registration!
Licensed programs for children ages 6 weeks – 12 years.
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Join Georgia Historical Society on February 7 and 8 for the Colonial Faire & Muster, a living-history event that brings eighteenth-century Georgia to life! From 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Wormsloe State Historic Site in Savannah.
Experience the sights and sounds of the colonial era through cooking, dancing, craft, and military demonstrations.
Fees apply on Saturday, but admission is free on Sunday. We hope to see you there!
Sign up for Kindermusik December playdate: Winter Wonderlandon Saturday Dec 13th 2025 @ 10AM
Parents and children together will engage with instruments, singing, moving, dancing, story time, and more musical 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
You are invited to a special Savannah holiday event, A Very Maritime Holiday, taking place on Thursday December 11 from 5-8pm at Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum.
A Very Maritime Holiday featuring: • Photos with Santa (pets welcome!) • Festive treats and a candy station • Glowing winter gardens and holiday décor • A live holiday concert featuring Trae Gurley and his Merry Men • Tickets: $35 per person ($20 per child)
Enjoy games, hay rides, face painting, food for sale, and more — fun for the whole family!
Admission is **FREE** (donations welcome).
**Chili Cook-Off** and **Apple Dessert Contest** – Enter your best recipe for just $5 and win prize ribbons! **Silent Auction** – Bid on great items and experiences. Have a service or item of value you’d like to donate? Contact the school!
Bring your family, invite your friends, and join us for an afternoon of fall fun while supporting our school.
Free & open to the public.
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Not at British Swim School of Savannah, which offers programs for children as young as 3 months old with two specialized tracks:
Younger than 3 years old
Older than 3 years old
Through songs, fun activities, and playful splashing, British Swim School of Savannah can help your little one feel comfortable and confident—setting the stage for a lifelong love of swimming!
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Sign up for an Above the Violence – 3 vs. 3 Basketball Tournament in honor of Roscoe “Scolo” Edwards! Team registration is REQUIRED and winners will receive a CASH prize sponsored by City of Savannah’s very own Earl Etheridge.
Tournament Details
Date: Saturday, July 12, 2025
Time: Starts at 9:00am
Location: Blackshear Basketball Complex (820 Wheaton St, Savannah, GA 31401)
Juneteenth Free Family Day – On Saturday, June 7 from 10am-5pm local residents can enjoy free admission* to the Jepson Center and Telfair Academy. Performances will begin at 1pm with art making activities available from 1-4pm at the Jepson Center.
*FREE admission to the Jepson Center and Telfair Academy for local residents (Chatham, Effingham, Bryan, Liberty, Bulloch, Beaufort, and Jasper Counties).
Juneteenth Lecture – Join us at the Ralph Mark Gilbert Civil Rights Museum on June 10 at 6pm for a special presentation on Gullah Geechee culture, history, and beliefs with author, Emmy-nominated performing artist, and cultural interpreter, Ron Daise.
Sign up for this parent-and-me ocean-themed musical Kindermusik playdate happening at 11AM (10AM full) Saturday June 14 2025.
Parents and children together will engage with instruments, singing, moving, dancing, story time, and more musical activities in this exciting one-time Kindermusik class. Limited spaces.
Every enrolled child will get…
A 40-minute class packed with learning, love, and laughter
While many ticks are harmless, certain species – including wood and deer ticks – can carry germs that cause illnesses like Lyme disease.
SouthCoast Health medical experts share details here about the symptoms and treatment for Lyme disease as well as how to reduce your risk for such tick-related illnesses.
Red Gate Farms Summer Camps offer an unforgettable week-long experience filled with exciting activities and hands-on learning. Campers will enjoy daily horseback riding lessons focusing on basic horse care and horsemanship, creative arts and crafts, recreational games, and a relaxing picnic on the farm each day.
The week wraps up with a horse show, followed by a pizza and pool party every Friday. These camps provide a perfect mix of education, fun, and outdoor adventure in a safe and welcoming environment.
Come celebrate the joy of reading with Savannah Children’s Museum at this special storytime with popular librarian and children’s book author John Light from Live Oak Public Libraries Bull Street Library.
Enjoy a free screening of the movie Rise of the Guardians and craft on Friday, December 27 2024 starting at 1:00pm! This is a great activity for the whole family and kids will take home a completed craft.
Santa Claus, Jack Frost, the Sandman, the Easter Bunny and the Tooth Fairy team up to fight a phantom who steals children’s dreams and replaces them with fear. Rating: PG
This event is free and open to the public. No pre-registration required.
Enjoy a free screening of the movie Happy Feet Two and fun tap dance activity on Friday, January 3 2025 at 1:00pm! This is a great activity for the whole family and a way to get kids up and moving while learning a new skill.
Penguins Mumble and Gloria struggle to help their dance-phobic son Erik find his place in their community, while a new threat may put a stop to their singing and dancing forever. Rating: PG
This event is free and open to the public. No pre-registration required.
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This adults-only event will be Sat. Sept. 21, 2024, 5-8PM
The celebration will feature appetizers, libations, live music and a silent auction. From a champagne toast on the dock to the catering provided by Thrive to the final seconds of the silent auction, it will be a night you won’t forget!
Let’s celebrate the first fifty years of Oatland Island as we look forward to the next fifty years!
The silent auction will be available for on-line bidding prior to the event, but will change to live bidding at the event- and will close at 7:30PM. Bid early and often!
Tickets are $35 each or 2 for $60 (all attendees must be 21+ years old)
Sponsorships are available for $250 and include a pair of complementary tickets. Additionally, all sponsors (name or logo) will be listed on a poster at the event and in a social media post.
