Friday, October 23
12 noon to 4 pm and
Saturday, October 24
9 am to 3 pm

Cost: $5 per car.

www.coastalgeorgiabg.org

Fall is the best time for planting in our region. Come to Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens in Savannah either of these two days to browse for plants from an array of nursery vendors or shop for garden-related tools and decor from other local suppliers’ booths outdoors.

Take time to sit in on free garden lectures at the Lakeside Pavilion and take a walk in the gardens before you leave. Parking limited and fee charge per vehicle.

Gardenfest is a celebration of everything garden related.

There will be free gardening seminars with speakers such as Norman Winter, Horticulturist writer and Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens Executive Director; Linda Askey, former writer for Southern Living; Joan Calder, author of the children’s book, “Airplanes in the Garden Monarchs take Flight”; Diana Churchill, local birding columnist; and Chris VanCleave, aka the Redneck Rosarian.

Food will be for sale at the Lakeside pavilion and here will be children’s fun and educational activities on the Great Lawn.

Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens (Formerly The Bamboo Farm and Coastal Gardens), 2 Canebrake Road, Savannah, GA. 31419. Please enter the gate on US Hwy. 17. Please call 912-921-5460 for information, http://bamboo.caes.uga.edu/, On Facebook here

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FOR MORE SAVANNAH-AREA FALL EVENTS, VISIT OUR SAVANNAH FALL FUN GUIDE 2015 HERE. 

Take Rover trick-or-treating during Savannah’s 10th Annual Wag-O-Ween 2015 event, which will be Saturday Oct. 24 from noon to 5PM

Registration will be at the Armstrong House located at 447 Bull Street.

Participants will receive a map indicating the more than 100 businesses where they may Trick or Treat with their canine companion. There will also be a costume contest and a raffle for some great prizes.

One of our favorite Savannah kids Halloween events –  the Halloween Hike @ Oatland Island Wildlife Center , will be Oct. 23 & 24 2015.

If you’ve never taken your little trick-or-treaters to this non-scary Halloween event, make sure this is the year you do so!

Halloween Hike 2015, 5-8 PM Oct. 23 & 24.

Walk with your trickster down Oatland’s friendly forest trail to meet and gather goodies from our friendly animal characters.

Let Mother Earth show you the way and sit with Mother Goose as she tells her favorite rhymes. Face painting, spooky crafts, and many more monstrous activities await your arrival. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Details here.

Oatland Island Wildlife Center Wildlife, 711 Sandtown Rd. Savannah, GA, 31410 (912) 395-1212 Driving directions here.

Got those Halloween 2015 costumes yet? Our area’s children’s fall consignment sales are a good place to find costumes & save some bucks. Click here to find the local Fall 2015 consignment sales.

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FOR MORE SAVANNAH-AREA FALL EVENTS, VISIT OUR SAVANNAH FALL FUN GUIDE 2015 HERE. 

2015 Tybee Island Pirate Fest, Oct. 8-11

Ready to swashbuckle.

Friday, Saturday and Sunday highlights include The Pirate Victory Parade, Scallywags Costume Contest, Little Matey’s Cove, Thieves Market, the Bud Light Whatever Bar with live music, a fireworks show and several kids’ activities such as a petting zoo, carousel and Ferris wheel.

That’s right, a Ferris wheel on Tybee!

Tickets Prices

Buccaneer’s Ball – $40 advance | $50 at door
Friday: $12
Saturday: $15
Sunday: Free
Kids 12 & younger admitted free all 3 days

For additional information about the 2015 Tybee Island Pirate Fest, please call 912.713.2321 or visit www.tybeepiratefest.com

Here’s the schedule:

Thursday Oct. 8th 6-10pm
Buccaneer Ball – The Crab Shack – 40 Estill Hammock Road
Tickets $40 in advance $50 day of
www.buccaneerball.com
The Crab Shack hosts the kick off to the 11th annual Tybee Island Pirate Fest, a weekend full of swashbuckling fun for all! The Buccaneer Ball boasts grub and grog like only The Crab Shack can provide, and of course, a bounty of pirates and wenches.

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Friday Oct. 9th 5-11pm
Tybee Pirate Festival – Strand Parking Lot
Ticket Price – $TBA ( kids 12 & under free)
Thieves Market, Little Matey’s Cove, Carnival Rides, Live Music, Bud Light Whatever Bar
MAIN STAGE
5 – 6pm – Whatever Bar DJ
6 – 7pm – Voodoo Soup
7 – 7:15pm – Pirate Invasion Opening Ceremony
7:15 – 8:15pm – Whatever Bar DJ
8:15 – 9:15pm – Big Engine
9:15 – 10:45pm – Sapphire Bullets of Pure Love
LITTLE MATEY’S COVE
5 – 11pm – Carnival – Ferris Wheel, Sea Ray, Carousel and more!
5 – 7pm – Petting Zoo with Exotic Animals
6 – 11pm – Pirate Encampment by Tybee Arts Association
LITTLE MATEY’S COVE STAGE – featuring The Brigands

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Saturday Oct. 10th 10am – 11pm
Tybee Pirate Festival – Strand Parking Lot
Ticket Price – $TBA (kids 12 & under free)
Thieves Market, Little Matey’s Cove, Live Music, Petting Zoo, Carnival Rides, Bud Light Whatever Bar
LITTLE MATEY’S COVE
10am – 11pm – Carnival – Ferris Wheel, Sea Ray, Carousel and more!
10am – 7pm – Petting Zoo with Exotic Animals
10am – 11pm – Pirate Encampment by Tybee Arts Association
Enchant My Party Princesses
LITTLE MATEY’S COVE STAGE – featuring The Brigands
1 – 2pm – Childrens & Pets Costume Contest – details on page 20
MAIN STAGE
12:30 – 2pm – TBA
2 – 3pm – Whatever Bar DJ
3- 5pm – Sound Check during the Parade
5 – 6pm – Whatever Bar DJ
6 – 7pm – Rouges, Wenches & Krewes Costume Contests
7 – 7:45pm – Whatever Bar DJ
7:45 – 8:45pm – Mini Kiss
9pm – Fireworks – brought to you by Wet Willies
9:15 -10:15pm – Junior Marvin’s Wailers
10:15 -11pm – Whatever Bar DJ
PIRATE VICTORY PARADE
3 – 5pm – Parade – This parade is a must for families! Parade participants will pass out treasure along the route.

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Sunday Oct. 11th 12pm – 4pm
Tybee Pirate Festival – Strand Parking Lot
Ticket Price: FREE
Thieves Market, Little Matey’s Cove, Live Music, Petting Zoo, Carnival Rides
LITTLE MATEY’S COVE
12 – 4pm – Carnival – Ferris Wheel, Sea Ray, Carousel and more!
12 – 4pm – Petting Zoo with Exotic Animals
12- 4pm – Pirate Encampment by Tybee Arts Association
LITTLE MATEY’S COVE STAGE featuring The Brigands
12pm – BUD LIGHT BEACH SWEEP
Meet at the main stage at noon to help clean the beach. Free T- shirt for
participating.
MAIN STAGE
11am – Tybee Bar Church
2 – 3:30pm – Whatever Bar DJ
For more festival info, click here. 

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FOR MORE SAVANNAH-AREA FALL EVENTS, VISIT OUR SAVANNAH FALL FUN GUIDE 2015 HERE. 

Shalom Y’all – Jewish Food Festival – Savannah, GA
October 28, 2015
Forsyth Park. Come explore Jewish food. Details here. 

11 am until 3 pm, the festival draws approximately 10,000 people and provides attendees with a taste of ethnic Jewish cuisine as well as family entertainment ranging from music, dance, magic and puppet shows.

There is not an admission for this event, but once you have smelled the aroma of all the wonderful cuisine, you will want to purchase tickets for food.  The tickets are only $1.00 each and there are two ticket booths on the festival grounds.

Below is a small sampling of the extensive menu of delicious Jewish delicacies to be found at the Shalom Y’all Jewish Food Festival™:
• Deli Sandwiches (corned beef, pastrami, or tongue)
• Potato Latkes
• Fresh Blintzes
• Fresh Challah
• Hummus & Pita
• Kosher Hot Dogs
• Brisket
• Sizzling Sephardic Lamb
• Stuffed Cabbage
• Sodas, including Dr. Brown’s®
• Sweets from our Sisterhood

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FOR MORE SAVANNAH-AREA FALL EVENTS, VISIT OUR SAVANNAH FALL FUN GUIDE 2015 HERE. 

Panic in the Pen 2015 Haunted Jail in Savannah opens to the public October 23,24,29,30 and 31.

7PM-midnight.

Proceeds benefit Explorer Post 876 and the Wounded Warrior Project.

For the first time, the public is being allowed inside the walls of the old Chatham County Jail, which has been abandoned.

Brave visitors can visit  six terrifying units in the old jail. 

For more information: Call 912-652-7682 or 912-652-7606 or Email rplipovsky@chathamcounty.org

Learn more here. 

Movies and Meatballs is back at The Florence restaurant in Savannah this Sun. Aug. 8.

Family Movie starts around 4:30PM Sundays. The series starts off with Star Wars, then Indiana Jones.

At 7:30PM Sundays, The Florence will kick off their Iconic Mobster series with The Godfather.

Full dinner menu available.

The Florence, 1 B West Victory Dr., Savannah, Georgia 31405, (912) 234-5522

FOR MORE SAVANNAH FAMILY ACTIVITIES, VISIT OUR EVENT CALENDAR HERE. 

The Savannah Mall will host America’s Got Talent Stars, Emil and Dariel Rock Cellos, for a rare public performance on Saturday, August 15 at 1 and 3 p.m.

YouTube Superstar  drummer Casey Cooper also joins the rock duo at Savannah Mall’s Center Court for this lively, one-of-a-kind appearance.

Both performances are free and open to the public.

Savannah Mall, 14045 Abercorn Street, www.savannahmall.com , 912-927-7467. The Savannah Mall is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

Armstrong State University to Host Free Concert Featuring
Country Music Artist Brandon Chase on Sun. Aug 16 2015.

Brandon Chase was a fan favorite during his season-five run on NBC’s hit show “The Voice.”

This event is free & open to the public.

WHEN:
Sunday, August 16, 2015
3 p.m.

Where:
Armstrong State University – in front of Student Union
11935 Abercorn St.
Savannah, Ga.

Leopold’s Ice Cream in Savannah celebrates 96 years of tasty memories @ their Annual Birthday Block Party Saturday, August 15.

Come to 212 East Broughton St. in Savannah for music, games, kid’s activities, contests and dancing in the street. You can even wear your best 1950’s soda shop attire and enter our costume contest.

In recognition of Leopold’s Ice Cream 96 years in Savannah, and as a way to thank the community for long and loyal support, Leopold’s will offer ninety-six cent single scoops all day.

The shop opens at 11 a.m., the block party starts at noon. The party continues until 7pm.

Meet special guest Lenny Munchompolous, star of Leopold’s brand new children’s book, “Leopold’s New Scoop.” After a reading of the book by author and soda jerk, Nick Cannon, at 3:30pm, there’ll be a special surprise for kids.

This year’s DIRTT Kid’s Zone will feature arts, crafts, games and a drop-off point for school supplies, gently used school uniforms and non-perishable food items for Blessings in a Bookbag (blessingsinabookbag.org). Drop off your donation and receive a coupon for a BOGO scoop of Leopold’s Ice Cream!

Kids (young and young at heart) can help blow out the candles and cut the birthday cake at 3 p.m. Free and fun for the entire family.

Stage Schedule:
Noon – The Savannah Children’s Choir kicks off the party
1:30pm – The Savannah Ballet School
2pm – Abeni Cultural Arts Performing Dance Studio
2:30pm -1950’s Costume Contest
3pm – Join us as we cut our 96th birthday cake!
3:30pm – Introducing Lenny Munchompolous! You won’t want to miss the unveiling and reading of our brand new children’s book!
4pm – Rhythm in Motion-Maxine Patterson School of Dance
4:30pm – The Ballet School with artistic director Heidi M. Carter
5pm – Coastal Starz representing Coastal Performing Arts Academy

Fort McAllister, a 1,725-acre Georgia state park and home to the best-preserved earthwork fortification of the Confederacy, will host Crafting Under The Trees, a craft make-and-take for children ages 8 and older, 9AM Sat. Aug. 15 2015.

Each child will make three different crafts. Cost: $3 per child materials fee and a Park Pass is required. Following the class, you may stay and enjoy the playground and picnic area. Reservations are required due to lack of space.

WHERE: Fort McAllister State Historic Park
3894 Fort McAllister Road
Richmond Hill, Georgia

WHEN: Saturday, August 15 2015 9AM

COST: $3 per child and $5 park pass for cars

MORE: To reserve a spot, call 912.727.2339. For more information, call 912.727.2339 or email questions to FortMcAllister.Park@gadnr.org.

ABOUT FORT MCALLISTER:
Located south of Savannah on the banks of the Ogeechee River, Fort McAllister showcases the best-preserved earthwork fortification of the Confederacy. The earthworks were attacked seven times by Union ironclads but did not fall until 1864 — ending Gen. William T. Sherman’s “March to the Sea.” Visitors can explore the grounds with cannons, a furnace, bombproof, barracks, palisades and more, while a Civil War museum contains artifacts, a video and gift shop.

During Summer 2015, experience a live interactive butterfly house at the Savannah Mall, July 3-Aug. 2 2015. Admission is $3 per person and children 2 years-old and younger are free with the purchase of one paid admission.

After exploring the conservatory, everyone has the option to purchase an Adopt-a-butterfly kit to watch caterpillars grow and hatch into beautiful butterflies. For every kit sold, the Savannah Mall will be donating $1 to the benefit the animals at Oatland Island Wildlife Center. There will also be a free craft activity where kids can create their very own flapping wing butterfly.

The LIVE Butterfly Exhibit will be located in the Center Court of the Savannah Mall, from 10 am to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and noon until 6 p.m. on Sunday.

Learn more here. 

Two Ways To Enjoy The Butterflies Experience
#1 — Through a scheduled field trip!
#2 — With a GENERAL PUBLIC VISIT

About General Public Visits

Event hours: Monday-Saturday 10AM-8PM; Sunday noon-6PM.
When you arrive at the Butterflies! Exhibit, staff will greet you and help guide you through our three stations: The Butterfly House, the Life Cycle and Craft Area and the Shopping Station where Adopt-a-Butterfly kits are available.

Learn more here. 

FIELD TRIPS
Field Trip Cost: $4.00 per person
Field Trip General Info
Lunch Options
Schedule a Field Trip

For more information, visit www.adoptabutterfly.com.

Savannah Mall, 14045 Abercorn Street, www.savannahmall.com , 912-927-7467. The Savannah Mall is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

Fairytale Festival Fundraiser at the Savannah Children’s Theatre at 2160 Victory Drive provides a chance for kids to meet fairytale characters, enjoy a beauty boutique with professionals, live performances every 30 minutes and more

Also 2 sessions to create a little more one on one time between the children and the characters.

The event sponsors include Enchant My Party, a children’s princess party business that sends costumed-princesses to homes or party spots to entertain at your child’s regal birthday party with storytelling; singing & dancing; crafts & games.

Enchant My Party will send Snow Queen, Ice Princess, Cinderella, Peter Pan, and a couple of others to the Fairytale Festival Fundraiser

This year, there will be 2 sessions to allow for a little more one on one time between the children and the characters.

Choose tickets for either 10am-12pm OR 2pm-4pm.

Order tickets online by clicking here or call the box office at 912-238-9015.  To insure that the children have a special and memorable experience, spaces are limited & the event is expected to sell out.

Enchant My Party, www.enchantmyparty.com, Savannah, Ga.  912.713.1253, email enchantmyparty@gmail.com 
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This week’s FREE Summer Reading library  programs/performances @ Live Oak Public Libraries branches

For the complete list of the library’s summer reading program events, click here. 

Super Villain Soiree
To celebrate the upcoming Minions movie, we are taking a look at all our favorite super villain today. Come for games & crafts designed to make you the most evil super villain around! Ages 5-12
Southwest Chatham Library, 925-8305
Tuesday, July 7, 1 p.m.
Oglethorpe Mall Library, 925-5432
Monday, July 6, 1 p.m.

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Nerdfighter Party
A nerdfighter is a person who is proud to be nerdy, intelligent and awesome. Get in touch with your nerdy awesomeness at our party with trivia contests, button making, Super Mario Brothers Wii, and much more! Ages 12 and up.
Southwest Chatham Library, 925-8305
Wednesday, July 8, 4 p.m.

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Superpower Science
Super Power Science is a weekly science program where we study the science behind the powers of some of our favorite superheroes and villains. Each week features a different villain or hero’s powers. Ages 5-12
Oglethorpe Mall Library, 925-5432
Tuesday, July 7, 1 p.m. Magneto & the Science of Magnetism

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Children’s Wellness

Representatives from Memorial Health will come by and talk about children‟s wellness.
Ages 5 to 12.
Garden City Library, 628-5070
Thursday, July 9, 10:30 a.m.

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The Magic Man
The Magic Man (a.k.a. Bill Packard) provides a fun and memorable show featuring his award winning magic routines, music, comedy and audience participation. Ages 5 & older.
Bull Street Library, 652-3600
Monday, July 6, 10:30 a.m.
Rincon Library, 826-2222
Monday, July 6, 4 p.m.
Port City Library, 964-8013
Tuesday, July 7, 10:30 a.m.
Pooler Library, 748-0471
Tuesday, July 7, 4 p.m.
West Broad Library, 232-6395
Wednesday, July 8, 11 a.m.
Oglethorpe Mall Library, 925-5432
Wednesday, July 8, 4 p.m.
Thunderbolt Library, 354-5864
Thursday, July 9, 11 a.m.
Islands Library, 897-6233
Thursday, July 9, 4 p.m.
Hinesville Library, 368-4003
Friday, July 10, 10:30 a.m.
Midway Library, 884-5742
Friday, July 10, 2 p.m.
Garden City Library, 629-5070
Saturday, July 11, 10:30 a.m.
Southwest Chatham Library, 925-8305
Saturday, July 11, 3 p.m.

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Animal Heroes
Animals often show bravery in extraordinary circumstances and other times they comfort us at just the right time. Learn about some animal heroes and make a keepsake to take home. Ages 6 and up.
Tybee Library 786-7733
Monday, July 6, 3 p.m.

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Art in the Round
Use your creativity to explore art and geometry in this colorful program. Stamp, glue, sprinkle, paint, trace and color your way to two unique works of art. Ages 7 & older.
Forest City Library, 238-0614
Tuesday, July 7, 11 a.m.
Tybee Library, 786-7733
Tuesday, July 7, 4 p.m.

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Bubbles, Bubbles, More Bubbles!
This program features six fun, hands-on science experiments about bubbles plus a bubble art project for you to take home. Ages 4 & older.
Garden City Library, 629-5070
Thursday, July 9, 2 p.m.

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Superkids Yoga
Learn some easy basic yoga stretches and poses with Miss Ali that will be fun and make you feel invigorated. Ages 6-8.
Thunderbolt Library, 354-5864
Friday, July 10, 2:30 p.m.
Friday, July 24, 2:30 p.m.
Friday, July 31, 2:30 p.m.

July 2015 is almost here and at Leopold’s Ice Cream in downtown Savannah, July brings the I Pledge for Ice Cream Project.

Bring your kids (12 & younger) this Wednesday July 1 from 4-7PM to Leopold’s Ice Cream ready to recite the Pledge of Allegiance for the I Pledge for Ice Cream kick-off event. Leopold’s will give any child (age 12 & younger, accompanied by an adult) who can recite the Pledge from memory a free child’s scoop of their choice of ice cream in a cup, cake or sugar cone.

It’s Leopold’s way to say “Thanks for Your Patriotism!”

After the kick-off, Leopold’s Ice Cream will hold additional I Pledge for Ice Cream events each Monday in July from 4-7PM. The dates are as follows: July 6, 13, 20 & 27.

Find other participating stores nationwide by clicking here. Don’t see your favorite ice-cream store on this list? Nominate them by clicking here. South Carolina definitely needs a participating ice-cream shop.

Leopold’s Ice Cream, 212 East Broughton St., www.leopoldsicecream.com, 912-234-4442

During Summer 2015, experience a live interactive butterfly house at the Savannah Mall, July 3-Aug. 2 2015. Admission is $3 per person and children 2 years-old and younger are free with the purchase of one paid admission.

After exploring the conservatory, everyone has the option to purchase an Adopt-a-butterfly kit to watch caterpillars grow and hatch into beautiful butterflies. For every kit sold, the Savannah Mall will be donating $1 to the benefit the animals at Oatland Island Wildlife Center. There will also be a free craft activity where kids can create their very own flapping wing butterfly.

The LIVE Butterfly Exhibit will be located in the Center Court of the Savannah Mall, from 10 am to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and noon until 6 p.m. on Sunday.

Learn more here. 

Two Ways To Enjoy The Butterflies Experience
#1 — Through a scheduled field trip!
#2 — With a GENERAL PUBLIC VISIT

About General Public Visits

Event hours: Monday-Saturday 10AM-8PM; Sunday noon-6PM.
When you arrive at the Butterflies! Exhibit, staff will greet you and help guide you through our three stations: The Butterfly House, the Life Cycle and Craft Area and the Shopping Station where Adopt-a-Butterfly kits are available.

Learn more here. 

FIELD TRIPS
Field Trip Cost: $4.00 per person
Field Trip General Info
Lunch Options
Schedule a Field Trip

For more information, visit www.adoptabutterfly.com.

Savannah Mall, 14045 Abercorn Street, www.savannahmall.com , 912-927-7467. The Savannah Mall is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

A Midsummer Night’s Dream will have a FREE Preview in the Park on Sunday July 5 at 6PM.

This performance will take place in Forsyth Park in front of the band shell.

This program is sponsored by the City of Savannah Department of Cultural Affairs‘ Weave-A-Dream.

School’s out, the temperature is rising, you’ve stocked up on sunscreen. Do you have all of the toys your kids need to take full advantage of the summer months?

Once Upon A Child Savannah  @ 1100 Eisenhower Drive in Eisenhower Square has slides, water tables, bikes, scooters and more to help your kids make the most of their summer fun. Looking for something specific? Give  Once Upon A Child Savannah a call before you visit and they can check for you.

Once Upon A Child Savannah also has clothing, shoes, swimwear and accessories to keep your kids looking cool all summer long.

Have stuff that your kids no longer play with? Once Upon A Child is always buying toys and gear. A quick trip to Once Upon A Child could mean some extra cash in your pocket.

Recycle your gently used kids’ stuff today.

Once Upon A Child Savannah, 1100 Eisenhower Drive Eisenhower Square, Savannah, 31406 tel: 912-351-0555, http://www.onceuponachildsavannah.com/  Once Upon A Child Savannah is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

Bring your dog to a Savannah Sand Gnats game this summer: Bark in the Park is 2PM on Sun. June 28 2015 @ Historic Grayson Stadium, 1401 East Victory Dr., Savannah, 31404

Please bring proof of up-to-date vaccinations and registration. Presented by TailsSpin.

For tickets info & more special Sand Gnats games, click here.  

Don’t forget: Kids Eat Free Sunday
All kids 12 and under in attendance will receive a voucher good for one free hot dog & small soda. Kids run the bases after the game.

Looking to join a family-friendly pool this summer that doesn’t cost country-club prices? Below check out the various neighborhood pools around Savannah that are open to neighborhood residents as well as non-residents. Some – not all –  of these also offer swim lessons or have swim teams which compete with teams from other neighborhood pools.

• Magnolia Park Pool: Corner of Morgan Street and Bacon Park Drive adjacent to newly redone playground with new, unique playground  equipment. For membership info, contact Allison Johnston at 912-692-1228 or email pool@magnoliaparksavannah.com  More info here. Click here to access the membership form (Open to to non-neighborhood residents, too).

• Kensington Park Pool: 101 Althea Court (just off Kensington Drive). Contact Kensigntonpool@aol.com ; More info here.

• Wilmington Park Pool: 30 South Cromwell Road. More info here.

• Isle of Hope Pool: 409 Parkersburg Road.

• Mayfair Pool: 1462 Dale Drive, (912) 355-5269

The Florence‘s latest “Movies and Meatballs” series features Harry Potter movies on Sundays in April & May on the rooftop.

There are 2 showings, one at 4:30PM for families with young children; one at 7PM for families with older kids.

Full dinner menu available.

The Florence, 1 B West Victory Dr., Savannah, Georgia 31405, (912) 234-5522

15th annual Doggie Carnival Sunday May 3, 2015,
Noon – 4PM Forsyth Park
621 Drayton St
Savannah, GA 31401

The Humane Society for Greater Savannah’s 15th Annual Doggie Carnival will be Sunday, May 3, from noon to 4 pm in Forsyth Park.

This family (and canine!) friendly festival features fun for everyone – big and small. Enjoy an afternoon of activities including a bounce house, a “dunk-a-vet” tank, doggy derby and contests… even yoga and massages for you and your four-legged best friend.

And, of course, the best dog-watching around.

Feast upon food by the truckload from the many food trucks in attendance.

Twenty-one or older? Make sure and stop by the beer truck Live music from The Train Wrecks beginning at 4 pm.

Admission to the carnival is free: there is a cost for inflatables & food. Proceeds benefit the Humane Society for Greater Savannah. The 15th annual Doggie Carnival is presented by Woofgang Bakery and Grooming.

Doggie Carnival details here. 

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Savannah Food Truck Festival, May 3, in Forsyth Park, 11AM-6PM.

Details here. 

All Girl Scouts & girls interested in Girl Scouts are invited to a FREE STEMFest, May 2 2015 in Savannah.

Come for FREE STEM Fun – make fizzy paint, paper rockets, marshmallow catapults & more – Saturday May 2, 10AM to noon @ “Brownie” Park, off Skidaway and Goebel.

Open to Girl Scouts who can register for next year and girls interested in joining Girl Scouting. Always looking for caring adult volunteer leaders.

For more information, contact Susan Bass via email at sbass@gshg.org or Carolyn Perry at cperry101@comcast.net.