Cyber Monday deals last all week at Gigi’s Cupcakes in Savannah.

Receive 20% off online orders at www.gigiscupcakesusa.com/orderahead. Enter code “JOY” at checkout. This deal runs Dec. 1-6 2014.

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You can order cupcakes online by clicking here .

Gigi’s Cupcakes of Savannah is at 5521 Abercorn St., next to Petite Feet and across from the Publix Twelve Oaks Shopping Center.

Gigi’s Cupcakes of Savannah, 5521 Abercorn St, Suite 100,  912.349.2778 or email savannahga@gigiscupcakesusa.com,www.gigiscupcakesusa.com/savannahgeorgia. On Facebook here. Gigi’s Cupcakes of Savannah is a SouthernMamas advertiser.

1. “The Journey” interactive Christmas story@ Savannah Christian Church begins Dec. 3. Wednesday-Sunday, 5-8 PM Dec. 3-7 and 10-14 @ Savannah Christian Church (Henderson Campus). Details here.

2. FREE holiday tree lighting, festivities @ Jepson Jingle, Telfair Museums’ Jepson Center, 5-7 PM Tues. Dec. 2. Details here. 

3. December Nights & Holiday Lights @ Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens, Savannah. Stroller-friendly. 6-9 PM Dec. 4-7; Dec. 11-14;  Dec. 18-24. Details here. 

4. Parent & Child Holiday Clay Workshop & Fused Glass Ornament Workshop Pre-registration required. Savannah Dec. 6. Details here.

5. Savannah Ballet Theatre (the official company of Savannah Ballet School of Dance) presents ‘The Nutcracker in Savannah’ @ Lucas Theatre, matinee & evening performances, Dec. 6. Details here. 

6. FREE Savannah Lighted Christmas Parade, Dec. 6. Details here. 

7. Saturday Holiday Kids’ Art Workshops @ Blick Art Materials. Dec. 6 theme: Handmade Dolls.  For ages 6 & older. Details here. 

8. Sailing with Santa (photos with Santa & one-hour narrated, sightseeing Savannah Riverboat Cruise) Sat. Dec. 6; Sat. Dec. 13. Boards at 1:30PM; Sails from 2-3PM. Details here.

9. (Pooler) Holiday Workshop, Scribble Art Studio, 4:30-6:30 PM, Dec. 6. Details here. 

10. FREE Christmas for Kids Celebration, Savannah’s City Market, Dec. 6. Details here. 

FOR MORE SAVANNAH-AREA HOLIDAY FAMILY EVENTS, VISIT OUR HOLIDAY FUN GUIDE 2014 BY CLICKING HERE. 

Enjoy 275,000 sparkling lights on this self-guided tour through Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens @ 2 Canebrake Road, Savannah on select evenings between Thanksgiving Friday and Christmas Eve.

At 2014 December Nights & Holiday Lights, view white reindeer among green-glistening timber bamboo, the Orchid House roof aglow in red and green light, a Nativity scene with a deep blue background, blue Stars of David, white trumpeting angels in a bed of champagne gold lights, green and white lights around an illuminated fountain in the Rose Garden, glowing willow trees in the Mediterranean Garden, giant red poinsettias, and a candy-inspired children’s experience in the Cottage Garden.

Mrs. Claus’ Kitchen offers a chance to purchase hot drinks and holiday goodies. Spirited music fills the air, sometimes with roaming live carolers.

Live music events

Live music events, ranging from brass choirs to classical string and modern ensembles are anticipated for this special annual event that has grown every year. Indoor musical performances will take place in the new Visitors Center.

December Nights & Holiday Lights 2014

Eighteen select evenings from the day after Thanksgiving to Christmas Eve:

Nov. 28 – 30 (Friday – Sunday)
Dec. 4 – 7 (Thursday – Sunday)
Dec. 11 – 14 (Thursday – Sunday)
Dec. 18 – 24 (Thursday – Wednesday)

6 to 9 pm

$5 per person
Infants (ages 2 and under) FREE
Cash or Credit Card accepted

December Nights & Holiday Lights encompasses at least ten acres around the historic core of farm buildings and gardens.

The Holiday Lights experience is stroller and wheelchair friendly. Please, no pets during this special event.

More details here. 

Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens, www.coastalgeorgiabg.org, 2 Canebrake Road Savannah, Ga. 31419, (912) 921-5460 e-mail: coastal@uga.edu, On Facebook here. Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser 

FOR MORE SAVANNAH-AREA HOLIDAY FAMILY EVENTS, VISIT OUR HOLIDAY FUN GUIDE 2014 BY CLICKING HERE. 

Clearance Blowout this Saturday December 6th  at Once Upon A Child in Savannah @ 1100 Eisenhower Drive Eisenhower Square.

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

The Savannah Festival of Lights 2014 offers an all new, exciting holiday experience for kids of all ages with the addition of the Winter Carnival located in Bryan Square, adjacent to The Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa and the Savannah International Trade & Convention Center.

One of the most important factors this year in creating the Winter Carnival, was the ability to move all of the family indoor and outdoor activities over to Bryan Square, with access to free parking at the Trade & Convention Center, The Westin and the beautiful Riverfront Esplanade views for the carnival rides. The Festival of Lights light show is located just across the street at the Grand Prize of America Road Course.

New at this year’s festival:

• Festival of Lights features a holiday light show with a self drive-through 80 light display, a $20 per car ticket and/or an interactive, guided Trolley Tour, with free parking at the Trade Center
• Ferris Wheel in Bryan Square, with majestic views of the river and downtown
• Carousel & Swing rides
• Santa’s Bourbon & Chocolate Lounge with a special holiday menu for adults and children
• Inflatable Village with the Arctic Plunge, various obstacle courses, train rides and the “Sugar Shack” with hot chocolate and great sweet treats from Santa’s elves
• Breakfast with Santa Sun. Dec. 21
• Photos with Santa Claus and in the new Winter Wonderland Snow Globe
• Holiday Concert series and local performances.
• S’mores Kits with stations for roasting marshmallows and interactive holiday activities for the kids
• “Frozen” Princess Parade – where girls of all ages are encouraged to dress-up as their favorite princess and parade through the Gingerbread Village Mon. Dec. 22
• Snow Machines on the festival grounds
• Expanded Gingerbread Village with 80 entries

Boat Parade of Lights, Nov. 29

The Savannah Harbor Boat Parade of Lights on Saturday, November 29 will feature over 30 boats, holiday concert, Bag Pipes, Oglethorpe Christmas Proclamation, snow machines, kids activities, carnival rides, fireworks and the arrival of Santa Claus. Details & schedule of events here. 

The 2014 Savannah Harbor Festival of Lights dates and hours:

Fri. Nov. 28 – Sun. November 30:  6-10 PM
Thurs-Sun.: December 4-7; December 11-14:  6-10 PM
Open All Holiday Nights: Thurs. Dec. 18-Sun. Dec. 28: 6-10 PM

FAMILY VEHICLE PRICING
$20 up to 8 passengers
$40 9-16 passengers

WINTER CARNIVAL PRICING
Admission to the Carnival is included with the drive-through light show, but pricing for the Winter Carnival rides varies. All rides and concessions are 1-7 tickets. Ferris wheel: $5 for adults; $3 for children. Concessions available for purchase.

Nightly events include:

Festival of Lights car tours and Trolley Tours, Gingerbread Village Tours, Winter Carnival rides and Inflatables Village and Fun Zone, Sugar Shack, holiday movies, live musical performances, see Santa Claus and more!

Special event schedule:

Friday, November 28 – Grand Opening, Sawers Family Volunteer Night
Saturday, November 29 – Savannah Harbor Foundation Boat Parade of Lights presented by WTOC-TV and Official Christmas Tree Lighting, with Fireworks Display
Thursday, December 4 – Savannah Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours and Oyster Roast, celebrating the Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa’s 15th Anniversary (private event). Festival of Lights & Winter Carnival open to the public.
Thursday, December 5 – South East Bullock High School Choir Concert
Thursday, December 11 – WTOC Night, “Elf on the Run” race.
Sunday, December 14 – Humane Society Volunteer Night
Wednesday, December 17 – Fabulous Equinox Holiday Concert benefiting the Empty Stocking Fund
Thursday, December 18 – Garrison Wind Ensemble
Friday, December 19 – Starlight Jazz Band
Saturday, December 20 – Reindeer Run
Sunday, December 21 – Brunch with Santa
Monday, December 22 – “Frozen” Princess Parade presented by Christmas on 98.7 The River
Tuesday, December 23 – BI-LO Night, Free Gingerbread Cookie Decorating
December 27– Jingle Jog
**Schedule subject to change

For additional information, visit www.savannahharborfoundation.com.

Follow the Festival of Lights & Winter Carnival on Facebook here.

FOR MORE SAVANNAH-AREA HOLIDAY FAMILY EVENTS, VISIT OUR HOLIDAY FUN GUIDE 2014 BY CLICKING HERE. 

Barnett Educational Supplies in Savannah has all your Thanksgiving decorations & supplies.

Please like Barnett on Facebook here to stay updated on their sales & products.

Barnett is open until 5PM Wednesday Nov. 26. Closed on Thanksgiving Day. Then open again for their Black Friday sale on Friday, 9AM-7 PM

Store hours: Mon – Fri: 9 AM-7 PM; Sat: 10 AM-5 PM; Sun: 1- 5 PM.

Barnett Educational Supplies, 38 W De Renne Ave., Savannah, 31405-6742, tel: 912-356-1878, email barneduc@bellsouth.net   www.barnetteducationalsupplies.com , Barnett Educational Supplies is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

Gone with the Wind will be shown at the Lucas Theater in downtown Savannah FRIDAY NOVEMBER 28 AT 7 PM

Celebrate the 75th Anniversary of this classic film.

Rated PG. 238 minutes.

Tickets are $8 general admission or $5 student/senior/military. Also eligible for use with the Lucas Theatre Movie Pass. Available online or by calling 912-525-5050. You may also pick up tickets in person at the Savannah Box Office at 216 E. Broughton Street.

Don’t miss Happy Half Hour before each of the Lucas Theater movies. From 6-6:30 enjoy half price beer and popcorn specials.

Details here.

The Melting Pot of Savannah will be open this Thanksgiving Thurs. Nov. 27.

Celebrate Thanksgiving with your friends or family Fondue Style at The Melting Pot from 2-8PM.

The Melting Pot will be offering some special courses just for this day including a Cranberry-Walnut Cheddar Cheese fondue, “Tur-duc-ken” entrée, white chocolate pumpkin pie fondue. Their regular menu will also be available for those who love their classic items.

Holiday parties

Receive a free $50 giftcard for yourself when you book a holiday/Christmas party of 13 or more in December @ The Melting Pot in Savannah.

From private parties with family & friends to corporate luncheons & events, The Melting Pot has all the ingredients to make your party both spectacular and memorable. Three course fondue parties starting at $23 per person. Please call for more details.

November military special

Military & First Responders, The Melting Pot of Savannah put together a special to say thank you for all you do for all of us. For the month of November, come in and enjoy the 4-course Land & Sea dinner for $29.95. That’s a special price to honor some very special people as a thank you for all that you do. ***Not valid with any additional promotion or discount, must show ID

Click here for event details  & other special events @ The Melting Pot Savannah.

The Melting Pot, 232 E. Broughton St. Savannah, Ga 31401 tel: 912-349-5676 for reservations,www.meltingpot.com/savannah  The Melting Pot of Savannah is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Team In Training in Savannah is excited to announce a new partnership with Fleet Feet’s CREW program and the Publix Savannah Women’s Half Marathon.

Team In Training fundraising participants enjoy complimentary half marathon training with CREW and complimentary race registration for the inaugural Publix Savannah Women’s Half Marathon (March 28 2015) You win. Cancer loses.

Plus, Southern Mamas readers can register for Team in Training at half price with coupon code SAVMAMA. Register here.

Attend an Info Meeting this Thursday, November 13th at 6pm to learn more @ LLS Office – 340 Eisenhower Dr. Ste 220. Call 912-436-3273 for details. 

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Team In Training program in Savannah is an endurance sports training program open to runners and walkers of all abilities.

Since 1988, the program has helped over 600,000 participants cross the finish line and raise over $1 billion to help cure blood cancers. These are not professional athletes or professional fundraisers, these are folks just like you!

Stay connected by liking Team in Training Savannah Facebook page here.

Event Info: Three events are being offered this season.  1. The Asheville Marathon at Biltmore – March 15^th.  A gorgeous course on Biltmore Estate property.  Half and full marathon options. 2. Publix Savannah Women’s Half Marathon & 5K – March 28^th   (FREE race registration for Team in Training Savannah) 3. Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon & Half – May 3^rd.

Training Info: The local Savannah-based group will begin training on December 13^th.  Tuesday and Thursday mornings and evenings and Saturday mornings.  There are several groups of all different paces.  Organizers try to make sure everyone has a buddy.  5K training begins in January.

Team in Training Savannah, www.teamintraining.org/ga/  On Facebook here. Team in Training is SouthernMamas.com advertiser

Savannah Mall has special showings of The Polar Express movie this Sat. Nov. 15 @ the Carmike Wynnsong to kick off the holiday season

Savannah Mall is giving lucky SouthernMamas readers 25 pairs of tickets to see The Polar Express at the theater – 13 pairs of tickets for the 10AM show and 12  pairs for the 12 noon show.

To enter to win, visit the Savannah Mall Facebook page by clicking here and on their wall share what activity you are most looking forward to doing with your kids this holiday season in Savannah. (Visit our Savannah Holidays 2014 Guide for ideas.) Deadline to enter: 10 PM Wed. Nov. 12. We’ll pick the winners at random and message the winners via Facebook so please check your Facebook messages.

Santa’s arrival, Breakfast with Santa Cow 

Get details about Santa’s arrival at Savannah Mall this Fri. Nov. 14; Breakfast with Santa Cow Sat. Nov. 15 at Chick-fil-A;  the holiday train and light show here. 

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

FOR MORE KIDS’ HOLIDAY EVENTS IN SAVANNAH & NEARBY, CLICK HERE. 

Here’s a sure-hit that you can bring to the big family Turkey Day festivities- Thanksgiving Minis and Thanksgiving pies from  Gigi’s Cupcakes of Savannah .

Mini box: $18 for 12 or $33 for 24.

Gigi’s will also have Thanksgiving pies this year.

Pies are 9″ $17.95 and 3″ $3.95. Flavors are Ginger Snap Pumpkin and Southern Comfort Pecan Pie.

Gobble, gobble.

You can order cupcakes online by clicking here or call 912.349.2778

Gigi’s Cupcakes of Savannah is at 5521 Abercorn St., next to Petite Feet and across from the Publix Twelve Oaks Shopping Center.

Gigi’s Cupcakes of Savannah, 5521 Abercorn St, Suite 100,  912.349.2778 or email savannahga@gigiscupcakesusa.com ,www.gigiscupcakesusa.com/savannahgeorgia. On Facebook here. Gigi’s Cupcakes of Savannah is a SouthernMamas advertiser. 

Cute scary Halloween treat: Gigi’s Cupcakes of Savannah Halloween BOO Box assorted mini box.

Gigi’s has these oh-so tricky-treaty Halloween BOO BOXES available now – 12 for $18 or 24 for $33.

You can order cupcakes online by clicking here or call 912.349.2778

Gigi’s Cupcakes of Savannah is at 5521 Abercorn St., next to Petite Feet and across from the Publix Twelve Oaks Shopping Center.

Gigi’s Cupcakes of Savannah, 5521 Abercorn St, Suite 100,  912.349.2778 or email savannahga@gigiscupcakesusa.com , www.gigiscupcakesusa.com/savannahgeorgia. On Facebook here. Gigi’s Cupcakes of Savannah is a SouthernMamas advertiser. 

FOR TRICK OR TREAT TIMES IN POOLER, HILTON HEAD IS., SAVANNAH, CLICK HERE. 

Visit the SouthernMamas.com Fall Fun 2014 Guide throughout the season by clicking here to find pumpkin patches, fall festivals, Halloween fun & more.

Here’s how to make the most of this beautiful season in the Lowcountry. This list will be updated throughout the season.

*Madrac Farms pumpkin patch, corn maze, hayrides. Open every Thurs, Fri. & Sat. Oct. 2-Nov.1. Details here. 

*Poppell Farms pumpkin patch, corn maze, hayrides. Open every weekend through Nov. 2. Details here.

*Spanish tall ship El Galeón Andalucía on River Street Oct. 24-Nov. 2. Transforms into Haunted Pirate Ship near Halloween. Details here. 

*Kids’ Night on Haunted Pirate Ship, River Street, Oct. 30. Details here.

*Savannah Haunted Houses: Alee Shriners’ Terror Plantation.  Oct. 31 & Nov. 1 . Details here.

*SCAD’s FREE BOOLand for Savannah kids, families. 6-8 PM, Oct. 31. Details here. 

*FREE Fall Festival @ New Convenant Church & Preschool. 6:30-8:30 PM. Open to the public. Oct. 31. Details here. 

*Trunk or Treat @ First Christian Church, Savannah. 6-8 PM Fri. Oct. 31. Details here.

*Truth or Treat at White Bluff United Methodist Church, 7 PM Friday, October 31. Free & open to the public. Details here.

*Live history lesson/true ghost story: Davenport House presents “Dreadful Pestilence: Savannah’s Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1820.” For ages 8+. Friday & Saturday nights in October 2014. Details here. 

*Red, White & Blue Hot Air Balloon Festival, w/ trick or treating on Nov. 1, Savannah Nov. 1 & 2. Details here. 

*Break the record for most pets in costume @ Savannah Pet Costume Parade & Woof! Woof! 5K Walk/Run to fight pet cancer, Savannah. Nov. 1. Details here.

*FREE Savannah Zombie walk, free make-up by make-up artists with canned food donation, Nov. 1. Details here. 

*FREE Family Day @ Jepson Center, Nov. 1. Details here.

*FREE Savannah Food Day Festival 2014, Daffin Park, 11 AM-5 PM Nov. 2. Details here.

*Beaufort Heritage Days Celebration 2014, Nov. 6-8. Details here. 

*Fairy Party Meet and greet with Tink and her fairy friends, Tinker Tea Party & more, Nov. 8 Savannah. Details here. 

*FREE Paws in the Park Fall Festival including dog-owner look alike contest @ Bryan Co. Bark Park, Richmond Hill, Nov. 8. Details here.

*KiDS Rock Savannah, 1 mile run, Daffin Park, Nov. 9. Details here. 

*FREE KodeStars Arcade where kids can play video games created by elementary, middle & high school students, Nov. 15. Details here. 

*FREE Savannah Children’s Book Festival, Nov. 15. Details here. 

*FREE children’s activities @ Telfair Art Fair, Savannah, Nov. 15. Details here.

*Harvest Festival & Cane Grinding @ Oatland Island Wildlife Center, Nov. 22. Details here.

*$5 Girls Golf Clinic @ The Club at Savannah Harbor, Nov. 22. Details here.

*Pee Wee Rodeo for Urban Hope, Savannah. Nov. 22. Details here. 

Trunk or Treats in Savannah on Oct. 31

*Come out to Trunk or Treat at First Christian Church, 6-8 PM Friday, October 31st from 6-8. 711 E Victory Drive on Friday. Contact the church office at 912-236-0363 with any questions.

*Come to White Bluff United Methodist Church at 11911 White Bluff Road, Savannah for their annual TRUTH AND TREAT event in the church parking lot next to the White Bluff-Abercorn Connector on Friday, October 31, 7 PM. Park off to the right as you enter & walk your children down. Costumes, candies, decorated trunks. Don’t miss the fun! Free and open to the public.

Other Halloween kids events on Oct. 31

*SCAD’s FREE BOOLand for Savannah kids, families. 6-8 PM, Oct. 31. Details here. 

*FREE Fall Festival @ New Convenant Church & Preschool. 6:30-8:30 PM. Open to the public. Oct. 31. Details here. 

*Live history lesson/true ghost story: Savannah’s historic Davenport House presents “Dreadful Pestilence: Savannah’s Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1820.”  For children 8 & older. Details here.  Oct. 31

*Savannah Haunted Houses: Alee Shriners’ Terror Plantation.  Oct. 31 & Nov. 1 . Details here.

FOR PUMPKIN PATCHES, FALL FESTIVALS ETC VISIT OUR FALL FUN GUIDE BY CLICKING HERE. 

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Trick or Treat Times in Savannah, Hilton Head 

·         Savannah: The city does not set certain trick-or-treating times unless the holiday falls on a Sunday.

·         Pooler: The Pooler Police Department recommends trick-or-treating between 4 and 8pm.

·         Statesboro: 6pm-8pm

·         Richmond Hill: 6-9pm

·         Hinesville/ Fort Stewart: 6-8pm

·         Effingham County: Trick-or-treating begins at 6pm

·         Hilton Head: Kroger at Shelter Cove Towne Center will be hosting a trick-or-treat event from 3-7pm

·         Hardeeville: Trick-or-treat down Main St. from 5:30 to 8:30pm.

Elsa isn’t on the ice in Savannah’s annual Disney on Ice show.

But Elsa certainly is in the audience. Lots of Elsas.

Oodles of little girls dressed up as Elsa at the skating spectacular that’s in Savannah this weekend for nine performances at the Savannah Civic Center.    Disney on Ice encourages kids attending the event to dress up as their favorite princesses & heroes.

We attended the packed opening night this week & loved seeing all the kids dressed as their favorite Disney characters.

Disney On Ice presents Treasure Trove  features all your Old School Disney favorites- Rapunzel, Alice & the Mad Hatter, Tinker Bell, Peter Pan, Captain Hook, Tiana, Cinderella, Jasmine, Ariel, Sleeping Beauty, Belle, Mulan, Snow White  and, my favorite, the Seven Dwarfs.

The crowd loved Simba, Nala, Pumbaa and Timon as they discovered the true meaning of the ‘Circle of Life.’

The show is about 1 hour & 45 minutes with a 20 minute intermission about 40 minutes in the performance.

Tickets for Disney On Ice presents Treasure Trove are available at the Savannah Civic Center Box Office here and Etix.com.

Savannah Showtimes 2014
10:30 AM Fri. Oct. 24
7 PM Fri. Oct. 24
11 AM Sat. Oct. 25
3 PM Sat. Oct. 25
7 PM Sat. Oct. 25
1:30 PM Sun. Oct. 26
5:30 PM Sun. Oct. 26

Savannah Civic Center Martin Luther King Arena, 301 W. Oglethorpe Ave,  Savannah, 31401

Disclosure: We received tickets at no cost for this review.

Spanish tall ship El Galeón Andalucía will visit historic River Street on Oct. 24 – Nov. 2 2014 during its five-month tour of the east coast sponsored by the National Air, Sea & Space Foundation.

For Halloween, the ship will transform into a Haunted Pirate Ship. While most of the haunted ship events are for ages 18 & older, there will be a special Kids Night, Oct. 30, 6-9 PM when kids can tour the haunted pirate ship & trick or treat down River Street. 

The ship will also be open for public tours in its NON-haunted version from Oct. 24-Nov. 2.

The 170-foot, 500-ton ship is the only Galeón class vessel sailing today. Five of the seven decks will be available for the public to tour.

It carries an all-Spanish crew of 25 sailors, several of which will welcome visitors aboard when they tour this one-of-a-kind vessel.

El Galeón Andalucía was featured in the NBC series “Crossbones” starring John Malkovich as the legendary pirate Blackbeard which aired this summer.

Some more of the featured family events throughout the two week tall ship visit include:

* Tours of the ship – Oct. 24-Nov. 1.
* Blackbeard’s Treasure Hunt (through downtown Savannah) – Sat. Oct. 25
* Pre-Treat on River Street (with a family friendly Haunted Pirate Ship) –Thurs. Oct. 30
* Haunted Pirate Ship – the ship will pay homage to Savannah, one of the most haunted cities in America, when it is transformed into a haunted pirate ship Oct. 31. For ages 18 & older.

More info including tickets here.

FOR MORE HALLOWEEN KIDS EVENTS IN SAVANNAH CLICK HERE.

Got those Halloween 2014 costumes yet?

One place you’re going to want to hit while in costume is the Halloween Hike @ Oatland Island Wildlife Center , one of our all time favorite annual kids’ events in Savannah! 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!

This year’s Halloween Hike will be 5-8 PM Oct. 24 & 25.

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.

FOR MORE LOCAL KIDS’ HALLOWEEN & FALL EVENTS,  CLICK HERE. 

Here’s a way your kids can trick or treat, enjoy other Halloween activities & connect with the SCAD community.

Join BooLand for an evening of Halloween themed activities, goodies and trick or treating.

FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

6-8 PM October 31, 2014 at The Terrace between East 62nd & East 63rd streets in Midtown Savannah betweeen Abercorn & Habersham streets, behind Habersham Village. SCAD students dress up and give out candy to the children from the community.

Children activities include:

– Cookie decorating
– Chocolate covered apples
– GloWalk
– Ghost lollipops
– Face painting
– Fortune telling
– BooBowling
– Corn hole
– Photo booth
– Themed music
– And more!

FOR MORE LOCAL HALLOWEEN KIDS’ EVENTS, CLICK HERE. 

You’re invited to Spooky Skate Night, Trunk or Treat & Pumpkin Patch at Tybee YMCA, Fri. Oct. 17

6-8 PM. Cost is $4 including rentals

912-786-9622

Family Friendly Skate Night is hosted on the third Friday of each month at 6 PM. The gymnasium is transformed into a roller rink of fun. Family friendly music and lost of fun are guaranteed! Roller blades and roller skates for all sizes youth and adults. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Pls call ahead to confirm this monthly event is happening: (912) 786-9622.

Tybee YMCA, 204 5th Street,  Tybee Island, GA 31328 

FOR MORE LOCAL HALLOWEEN KIDS’ EVENTS, CLICK HERE. 

The 2nd Annual Woof! Woof! 5K Walk/Run Over Pet Cancer aims to educate and raise awareness for pet cancer in our community and to raise funds for the Blue Buffalo Foundation for Cancer Research, the local Hope Chest Charitable Foundation and local pet rescue agencies.

8 AM-Noon Sat. Nov. 1
Habersham Village at 61st & Habersham streets in Savannah’s Ardsley Park
Begins at Jacob G Smith Elementary at 210 Lamara Dr, Savannah, GA 31405

Goal: to raise $100,000 for pet cancer research through this event.

The one-day event will include:
*5K Walk/Run through beautiful Ardsley Park in Savannah
*Pet Celebration lanterns to honor your cherished companions. Memorialize a pet you’ve lost or celebrate a pet you love with a beautiful lantern.
*Attempt to break the Guinness World Record for Most Dogs in a Costume Parade! This is the second attempt to break this record in the Greater Savannah area.
*Food and entertainment at the after party

The 2nd Annual Woof! Woof! 5K Walk/Run Over Pet Cancer will benefit the Blue Buffalo Pet Cancer Awareness Foundation, The Hope Chest Charitable Foundation and Local Pet Rescue Agencies.

For more information or to register please visit www.WoofWoofRun.com

The Great Ogeechee Seafood Festival 2014 @ JF Gregory Park in Richmond Hill, Ga. features great seafood, live music, arts & crafts, carnival rides and more

2014 FESTIVAL DATES & TIMES
Friday, Oct. 17th 5:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 18th 10:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m.
Sunday, Oct. 19th 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

ADMISSION PRICES

ADULTS (16 & older)
Friday and all-day Sunday $5.00 (No re-admission)
Saturday all day $10.00 (Re-admission allowed)

KIDS (ages 6-15)
Friday and all-day Sunday $5.00 (No re-admission)
Saturday all day $5.00 (Re-admission allowed)

CHILDREN (ages 5 and under)
FREE all weekend

CARNIVAL PRICES – Wristbands for unlimited rides

Friday:
5-11p.m. $20.00
Saturday:
10 a.m. – 4 p.m. $17.00
4 p.m. – 11 p.m. $20.00
Sunday:
all day $20

Cash only (no checks or credit/debit cards are accepted) ATM’s will be on site.

Great Ogeechee Seafood Festival,goseafoodfestival.com, Cedar Street, Richmond Hill, Ga 31324, (912) 756-3444, On Twitter @goseafoodfest

UPDATE: Winner is Starr Ritchie!

Perfect Halloween treat!

This week, win a Gigi’s Cupcakes of Savannah Halloween BOO Box assorted mini box (24 cupcakes).

To enter to win, “like” Gigi’s Cupcakes of Savannah by clicking here. Then answer this question on their wall: Please share your favorite Fall family tradition. (Hint: visit our Fall Fun Guide 2014 here for ideas) Don’t forget to say that SouthernMamas.com sent you!

Deadline to enter 10 PM Mon. Oct. 13 2014. We’ll announce the winner here & on our SouthernMamas.com Facebook page.

The winner can redeem the 24 mini box anytime before Halloween.

Gigi’s has these oh-so tricky-treaty Halloween BOO BOXES available now – 12 for $18 or 24 for $33.

You can order cupcakes online at www.gigiscupcakesusa.com/orderahead

Gigi’s Cupcakes of Savannah is at 5521 Abercorn St., next to Petite Feet and across from the Publix Twelve Oaks Shopping Center.

Gigi’s Cupcakes of Savannah, 5521 Abercorn St, Suite 100,  912.349.2778 or email savannahga@gigiscupcakesusa.com , www.gigiscupcakesusa.com/savannahgeorgia. On Facebook here. Gigi’s Cupcakes of Savannah is a SouthernMamas advertiser. 

Skidaway Island Rotarians join with The Village Library and The Landings Art Association to bring you the Annual Fall Festival in The Village on Skidaway Island on October 25, 2014, 10:30am to 3:00pm.

FREE & open to the public.

Special events during the festival include a Corvette Car show hosted by the Costal Corvette Association. The Library will host a books sale and face painting for children. The Landings Art Association will host a large Art Show along Skidaway Village Walk.

Publix Supermarket will partner with the Rotary Club of Skidaway Island to offer Hamburger, Hot Dog and Bratwurst food service for you to enjoy while attending the Fall Festival.

Event sponsors have funded live music, “The Rogues”, with lots of room to dance and Kids Zone entertainment (Bounce Palace/Slide and Kiddie Train). The Rotary Club will sponsor a 50/50 raffle. Tickets will be available from Rotarians during the event. At the Spring Fling, the winner walked away with over $350 in cash. Other drawing prizes will be available. Contact Doug Powelson at 912-598-1768 or visit www.skidwayrotary.org

FOR MORE FALL FESTIVALS, VISIT OUR FALL FUN GUIDE HERE. 

Visit the SouthernMamas.com Fall Fun 2014 Guide throughout the season by clicking here to find pumpkin patches, fall festivals, Halloween fun & more.

Here’s how to make the most of this beautiful season in the Lowcountry. This list will be updated throughout the season.

*Holiday Farms pumpkin patch, hayrides. Open Mon-Sat Oct. 1-Oct. 31. Details here. 

*Madrac Farms pumpkin patch, corn maze, hayrides. Open every Thurs, Fri. & Sat. Oct. 2-Nov.1. Details here. 

*Poppell Farms pumpkin patch, corn maze, hayrides. Open every weekend Oct. 4 – Nov. 2. Details here.

*Spanish tall ship El Galeón Andalucía on River Street Oct. 24-Nov. 2. Transforms into Haunted Pirate Ship near Halloween. Details here. 

*Kids’ Night on Haunted Pirate Ship, River Street, Oct. 30. Details here.

*Savannah Haunted Houses: Alee Shriners’ Terror Plantation. Oct. 31 & Nov. 1 . Details here.

*Halloween Costume Contest for ages 0-10 & trick or treating at Richmond Hill Farmer’s Market, Oct. 28. Details here.

*FREE Tree Tots Costume Party, Pooler Library, Oct. 29. Details here. 

*SCAD’s FREE BOOLand for Savannah kids, families. 6-8 PM, Oct. 31. Details here. 

*FREE Fall Festival @ New Convenant Church & Preschool. 6:30-8:30 PM. Open to the public. Oct. 31. Details here. 

*Live history lesson/true ghost story: Davenport House presents “Dreadful Pestilence: Savannah’s Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1820.” For ages 8+. Friday & Saturday nights in October 2014. Details here. 

*Red, White & Blue Hot Air Balloon Festival, w/ trick or treating on Nov. 1, Savannah Nov. 1 & 2. Details here. 

*Break the record for most pets in costume @ Savannah Pet Costume Parade & Woof! Woof! 5K Walk/Run to fight pet cancer, Savannah. Nov. 1. Details here.

*FREE Savannah Zombie walk, free make-up by make-up artists with canned food donation, Nov. 1. Details here. 

*FREE Family Day @ Jepson Center, Nov. 1. Details here.

*FREE Savannah Food Day Festival 2014, Daffin Park, 11 AM-5 PM Nov. 2. Details here.

*Beaufort Heritage Days Celebration 2014, Nov. 6-8. Details here. 

*Fairy Party Meet and greet with Tink and her fairy friends, Tinker Tea Party & more, Savannah. Details here. 

*FREE Paws in the Park Fall Festival including dog-owner look alike contest @ Bryan Co. Bark Park, Richmond Hill, Nov. 8. Details here.

*KiDS Rock Savannah, 1 mile run, Daffin Park, Nov. 9. Details here. 

*FREE KodeStars Arcade where kids can play video games created by elementary, middle & high school students, Nov. 15. Details here. 

*FREE Savannah Children’s Book Festival, Nov. 15. Details here. 

*FREE children’s activities @ Telfair Art Fair, Savannah, Nov. 15. Details here.

*Harvest Festival & Cane Grinding @ Oatland Island Wildlife Center, Nov. 22. Details here.

*$5 Girls Golf Clinic @ The Club at Savannah Harbor, Nov. 22. Details here.

*Pee Wee Rodeo for Urban Hope, Savannah. Nov. 22. Details here.