Every Tuesday and Thursday, June through August 8-10 PM
An evening lecture and beach waqlk to educate participants about the threatened loggerhead sea turtle. Presentation given to entire group, then 2 groups of 10 proceed to the beach to examine the nesting habitat and nestsites. No guarantee of turtle sightings.
Adult $15; Child (ages 5-12) $10 (no children under 4 years of age)
August 14
10:30 – 11:30 am
This fun, interactive family program led by a professional archaeologist will introduce you to the field of archaeology. Participants will ‘excavate’ a simulated site, identify artifacts, and use real archaeological methods.
Children four and younger are free with a paying adult – One adult must accompany child; $10 per person
August 15
10:30 – 11:30 or 11:30 – 12:30 pm
See Lowcountry animals and learn about their habits. Reptiles and mammals scheduled to appear would be: alligator, owl, flying squirrel, opossum, corn snake and more @ Coastal Discovery Museum, Hilton Head Is.
Adult $12, Child $7 (ages 4-12)
A HUGE yard sale will take place at Mitchell’s Automotive on the corner of Highway 17 and Quacco Road, on Saturday June 23rd starting at 7:30am.
The yard sale is to help two local families adopt children overseas. The Halloway family
(http://everyoneeatrice.blogspot.com/ ), is adopting a 7 year old boy from China and the Knofcynski family (http://anothersuperk.blogspot.com/ ) is adopting a baby girl from the Ukraine, both with special needs.
The yard sale will have TONS of baby and kids items as well as antiques, collectibles, antiques, housewares and so much more!
A HUGE yard sale will take place at Mitchell’s Automotive on the corner of Highway 17 and Quacco Road, on Saturday June 23rd starting at 7:30am.
The yard sale is to help two local families adopt children overseas. The Halloway family
(http://everyoneeatrice.blogspot.com/ ), is adopting a 7 year old boy from China and the Knofcynski family (http://anothersuperk.blogspot.com/ ) is adopting a baby girl from the Ukraine, both with special needs.
The yard sale will have TONS of baby and kids items as well as antiques, collectibles, antiques, housewares and so much more!
You don’t have to spend a fortune this summer entertaining the kids.
We’ve got free & almost free summer fun for kids including $1 & $2 blockbuster kids movies, free animal farm, free kids’ shows & storytimes, free bowling, free spray pools schedules & more. Check out our Kids FREE Summer Fun guide here.
To submit a free event to be included in the listing, email details to anne@southernmamas.com
The folks at Skidaway Island State Park are excited to announce that they’re offering a second week of Junior Ranger Camp this summer! It will be a week filled with hikes, animals, crafts and games for 7-11 year olds.
July 23-27, 2012
8:30am-1:00pm
Ages 7-11
Come and join the staff from Skidaway Island State Park and Wormsloe State Historic Site as they take an adventure into our natural and cultural heritage. Join them for a fun week full of crafts, hikes, games and more as we learn and have fun. They’re only able to accept 20 kids so sign up as soon as possible to guarantee a spot.
For more info please contact:
Katie Charron—Skidaway Island
Assistant Manager
912-598-2300
FOR MORE LOCAL SUMMER CAMPS, CLICK HERE.
We love this!
Starting Monday (today), Lovin’ Spoons self-serve frozen yogurt will be offering one ounce off for every ‘A’. See the details above. Valid at all stores, offer ends June 30, 2012.
Your kids can show their report card at the register & Lovin Spoons will reward them with 1 ounce off your purchase for every ‘A’! (One visit per report card, not combined with other offers).
Lovin’ Spoons FroYo offers 12 ever changing flavors, over 40 fresh toppings, hot syrups served up with a groovy 70s vibe. Local store locations include:
Savannah
Savannah Centre by Toys R Us on Eisenhower Drive
912-355-2723
Pooler
Pooler Marketplace by Publix
912-748-1444
Richmond Hill
60 Exchange St.
912-459-1490
Hours: Mon-Thurs 11am-10pm, Fri-Sat 11am-11pm, Sun 12pm-10pm
Lovin Spoons, 912.355.2723, email info@lovinspoons.com , www.lovinspoons.com, Lovin’ Spoons is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser
Tue 7/24 & Thur 7/26: Zookeeper (PG) 2011‐1 hour 42 min. Back to the Future (PG) 1985‐1 hour 56 min.
Doors open at 9:15am, Films start promptly at 10am
565 W. Oglethorpe Highway in Hinesville (Georgia Theatre Company)
Admission is $1.00
$1.50 Kid’s sized popcorn
$1.50 Kid’s sized drink
Click for more information of call (912) 408-2000.
Tue 7/24 & Thur 7/26: Zookeeper (PG) 2011‐1 hour 42 min. Back to the Future (PG) 1985‐1 hour 56 min.
Doors open at 9:15am, Films start promptly at 10am
565 W. Oglethorpe Highway in Hinesville
Admission is $1.00
$1.50 Kid’s sized popcorn
$1.50 Kid’s sized drink
Click for more information of call (912) 408-2000.
Pint-Size Polkas
Accordian player and children’s polka musician Mike Schneider presents this educational program filled with music, dancing, audience participation and sing-alongs. All ages. FREE.
Pooler Library, Monday, June 18, 10:30 a.m.
Bull Street Library, Monday, June 18, 1 p.m.
W. W. Law Library, Monday, June 18, 3 p.m.
Oglethorpe Mall Library, Monday, June 18, 6 p.m.
Thunderbolt Library, Tuesday, June 19, 11 a.m.
Tybee Library, Tuesday, June 19, 1 p.m.
Islands Library, Tuesday, June 19, 3 p.m.
Southwest Chatham Library, Tuesday, June 19, 6 p.m.
West Broad Library, Wednesday, June 20, 10:30 a.m.
Carnegie Library, Wednesday, June 20, 1 p.m.
Rincon Library, Wednesday, June 20, 4 p.m.
Hinesville Library, Thursday, June 21, 10 a.m.
Dream Big with Fiddlin’ Dan
Reuben Haller, a storyteller and musician who is a virtuoso on fiddle, mandolin, and spoons, entertains you with interactive stories and songs culminating in a jug band finale! All ages.
FREE
Rincon Library, Monday, June 18, 10:30 a.m.
Springfield Library, Monday, June 18, 3 p.m.
Port City Library, Tuesday, June 19, 10:30 a.m.
Forest City Library, Tuesday, June 19, 3 p.m.
Hinesville Library, Wednesday, June 20, 10:30 a.m.
Midway-Riceboro Library, Wednesday, June 20, 3 p.m.
Thunderbolt Library, Thursday, June 21, 11 a.m.
Oglethorpe Mall Library, Thursday, June 21, 4 p.m.
Islands Library, Tuesday, June 26, 10:30 a.m.
Tybee Library, Tuesday, June 26, 2 p.m.
West Broad Library, Wednesday, June 27, 10:30 a.m.
Bull Street Library, Wednesday, June 27, 3 p.m.
Pooler Library, Thursday, June 28, 10:30 a.m.
Southwest Chatham Library, Thursday, June 28, 4 p.m.
FOR MORE FREE LOCAL KIDS’ SUMMER EVENTS IN SAVANNAH & HILTON HEAD IS., CLICK HERE.
For more local kids’ events overall, check out our online Events Calendar here.
Dream Big with Fiddlin’ Dan
Reuben Haller, a storyteller and musician who is a virtuoso on fiddle, mandolin, and spoons, entertains you with interactive stories and songs culminating in a jug band finale! All ages.
FREE
Islands Library, Tuesday, June 26, 10:30 a.m.
Tybee Library, Tuesday, June 26, 2 p.m.
West Broad Library, Wednesday, June 27, 10:30 a.m.
Bull Street Library, Wednesday, June 27, 3 p.m.
Pooler Library, Thursday, June 28, 10:30 a.m.
Southwest Chatham Library, Thursday, June 28, 4 p.m.
The annual Daufuskie Day festival in South Carolina was organized by islanders to preserve the gullah heritage. Taste authentic Gullah cuisine & learn more about the culture.
You can take a boat from Savannah or from Hilton Head Island.
Hilton Head & Savannah Ferry Schedules
Hilton Head Ferry Departure: $25 per ticket
Holiday leaving Shelter Cove Harbor, Dock C at 8:30 a.m.
Return from Daufuskie: 4:00 p.m.
Savannah Ferry Departure: $25 per ticket
Spirit of Harbour Town leaving River Street (near Spanky’s Restaurant) at 9:00 a.m.
Return from Daufuskie at 3:00 p.m.
For more information visit www.daufuskieislandfoundation.com
Water Fun Day in the Park is back on Hilton Head Is.!
This popular event has grown every summer. The first year there was only 3 water fun days then last year there was 5 and now 6 this year. Water Fun days are 4-7 PM Thursdays starting June 28 and concluding August 2. So come to Shelter Cove Park this summer for a fun-filled, festive atmosphere where kids can enjoy inflatable water bounce houses and slides while 103.1 The Drive’s morning personality Scott Keith will be playing the tunes.
Admission: $5 per child with adults getting in free.
Barbecue from the Smokehouse, hot dogs from Street Meet, Giuseppi’s pizza, Coca-Cola, Bud and Bud Light will be sold. All proceeds benefit our children’s scholarship fund which helps guarantee that “no child is denied” recreation opportunities.
For more info, contact the Island Recreation Association at (843) 681-7273 or go to www.islandreccenter.org
The 17th Annual Savannah Asian Festival – 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sat. June 23 – brings an entire continent of unique cultures, cuisines, performances and fun to the Savannah Civic Center. Parking at the Civic Center is free for the day.
Festival attendees can enjoy free, live, stage performances including – thunderous drumming by the Matsuriza Taiko, dancing by Indo American’s of Savannah, and as seen on the hit TV show America’s Got Talent Liang Acrobatic & Comedy Show. This year, the Savannah Asian Festival is featuring celebrity food correspondent Chef, Host, and Restaurateur, Orchid Paulmeier, finalist of the Next Food Network Star Season 7 2011, Orchid will be sampling exotic cuisines from across the continent. Several local restaurants, will be presenting a selection of regional favorites from Korea, China, Japan, the Philippines, India, Thailand and many more!
The festival will feature martial arts demonstrations, and dance performances from groups representing Korea, China, Indonesia, Pacific Islands, and Thailand.
All are welcome to browse the Cultural Marketplace to learn more about each country and discover the traditional arts, crafts, fashions and treasures unique to each nation. A continent’s worth of treasures that can be found in the marketplace from calligraphy sets to paper, original paintings, hand-beaded clothing, and exotic accessories and henna body painting. Also enjoy a workshop on Asian & Middle Eastern Tea and martial’s arts workshop by Martial Arts Hall of Famer and 10 degree black belt, Grandmaster Dr. Ronald Frazier Sr. and Ata’s Black Belt Academy Jim Richards.
Children can be entertained as they can learn more about Asian cultures through hands-on activities like crafting origami, Diwali treasure boxes, and marking various Asian flags.
The Savannah Asian Festival is free courtesy of the City of Savannah. There is a charge for food and purchases from the Cultural Marketplace.
PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE
(times are approximate)
11:00 a.m. Opening Ceremony and Parade of Flags
11:30 a.m. Lee’s Taekwondo Martial Arts Demonstrations (Korea)
11:55 a.m. Indo Americans of Savannah
12:20 p.m. Matsuriza Taiko Drummers (Japan)
12:45 p.m. Sanggar Lestari Indonesian Performing Group
1:10 p.m. Liang Acrobatic & Comedy Show (China)
1:45 p.m. Sampaguita Dance Troupe (Philippines)
2:10 p.m. Children of Polynesia
2:35 p.m. Chien Hong School of Kung Fu (China)
3:00 p.m. Thailand Dance Group
3:25 p.m. Matsuriza Taiko Drummers (Japan)
4:00 p.m. Liang Acrobatic & Comedy Show (China)
Interpretive Center hours: Wednesday-Sunday 10 AM-5 PM
Come see the display of the Giant Ground Sloth replica, wildlife exhibits, live reptiles and birding station. Programs listed below meet promptly at the Interpretive Center unless otherwise noted.
Skidaway Island State Park
52 Diamond Causeway
Savannah, GA 31411
Sunday, July 1: 11:00AM Fire Building: Can you start a fire with a 9-volt battery or a piece of glass? Come learn some interesting fire starting techniques you can use the next time you camp.
1:00PM Munchin’ Critters: Watch as lizards leap at their lunch and toads lick their chops during our animal feeding show. You can also see a snake unhinge their jaws!
PLEASE CALL AHEAD TO CONFIRM THESE PLANNED ACTIVITIES ARE STILL HAPPENING. Call (912) 598-2300
Savannah Children’s Theatre presents, Meredith Wilson’s THE MUSIC MAN! This MAINSTAGE production of the classic musical – featuring adult and children performers plus a live orchestra – will be will be presented for three weekends in June. Tickets are available online as well as at the box office, children, senior and military discounts available. Fri. & Sat., 8 p.m. Sat.& Sun., 3 p.m. (912) 238-9015. http://www.savannahchildrenstheatre.org/
Discover the Dinosaurs – a traveling dinosaur show – is coming to Savannah Aug. 3-5 2012.
Discover the Dinosaurs is for the entire family, and especially kids, to explore the mystery of pre-historic life by creating an environment of learning, discovery, and fun.
The hands on exhibit – which will be at the Savannah International Trade & Convention Center on Hutchinson Island across from River Street – includes more than 60 animatronic and
museum quality dinosaur replicas. The exhibit showcases museum quality pieces along with several moving animatronic dinosaurs, all in a fun and educational environment.
Kids and families are encouraged to get up close and touch some of the dinosaurs on display, an opportunity which isn’t usually available in museum exhibits and other dinosaur events. This is the cornerstone of Discover the Dinosaurs. In addition to the exhibit, other activities included in admission price are the Dino Dig, Dino Den play area, Dino coloring area, scavenger hunt, and Dino theater.
*Several other attractions including gem & fossil panning, face painting, dinosaur inflatables, mini golf, and Dino rides are available for additional charge.
Discover the Dinosaurs engages the imaginations of kids to learn, gives them the hands on opportunity to touch a dinosaur, actually ride on the back of a T-Rex, and experience other fun activities & attractions that make spending the day with dinosaurs fun for all ages.
Exhibit runs Friday August 3rd 12 PM to 9 PM, Saturday August 4th 10 AM to 8 PM, and Sunday August 5th 10 AM to 7 PM [*Admission: Adults $15, Over 65+ $10, Children 2-12 $10, Under 2 FREE]
Water Fun Day in the Park is back on Hilton Head Is.!
This popular event has grown every summer. The first year there was only 3 water fun days then last year there was 5 and now 6 this year. Water Fun days are 4-7 PM Thursdays starting June 28 and concluding August 2. So come to Shelter Cove Park (@ 39 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head Is. 29926) this summer for a fun-filled, festive atmosphere where kids can enjoy inflatable water bounce houses and slides while 103.1 The Drive’s morning personality Scott Keith will be playing the tunes.
Admission: $5 per child with adults getting in free.
Barbecue from the Smokehouse, hot dogs from Street Meet, Giuseppi’s pizza, Coca-Cola, Bud and Bud Light will be sold. All proceeds benefit our children’s scholarship fund which helps guarantee that “no child is denied” recreation opportunities.
For more info, contact the Island Recreation Association at (843) 681-7273 or go to www.islandreccenter.org
Win two free tickets to see the Savannah Derby Devils’ two teams take on Myrtle Beach’s All-Stars and B teams for an evening packed with full-contact sports excitement on Sat. June 16 @ Savannah Civic Center.
We’re going to make it easy for you to win this one. To enter to win, answer this question on either Savannah Derby Devils Facebook page here or the SouthernMamas.com Facebook page here. (Be sure to like the page to comment). What is your favorite summer activity? Deadline is 9 PM Wed. June 13. We’ll pick a name on Wednesday, contact the winner via FB & your tickets will be waiting at Will Call.
This family-friendly roller derby event offers two back-to-back bouts, live music, activities for kids, raffles and roller derby merchandise. Kids love to come up and hug the skaters at the end of the night.
Saturday June 16
5pm – Hellions vs. Myrtle Beach
7pm – Savannah Derby Devils All Stars vs. Myrtle Beach
Savannah Civic Center
To purchase tickets call (912) 651-6556 or visit the Savannah Civic Center website at http://savannahcivic.com and box office. Cost ranges from $2 to $16 per ticket.
Discount tickets are available for children, seniors, students, military and groups of 10 or more. Those who bring at least one canned good item for donation to America’s Second Harvest will also receive $1 off their ticket. The event includes live music from Portman’s New Horizon’s Band, an appearance by the Savannah Junior Roller Derby, activities for kids, games, prizes, raffles and merchandise. Family seating is available. Raffle proceeds will go to America’s Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia. Beer and wine will be available.
For more information, visit www.savannahderby.com or at http://www.facebook.com/savannahderbydevils. For more information (912) 220-9744.
TUBBY’S TANK HOUSE TO HOST SPECIAL MOM’S LEMONADE FUNDRAISER
SPLASHDOWN – THROWDOWN Event on Thursday, June 14th
Tubby’s Tank House in Thunderbolt will join the fight against Ovarian Cancer by hosting a special fundraiser for Mom’s Lemonade Fund during its weekly Sunset Celebration on Thursday, June 14th.
In addition to live music, specialty drinks, and surprises, the event will feature a dunking booth contest. Proceeds from sales of Mom’s Special Lemonade drinks and the dunking booth will benefit the local charity.
Mom’s Lemonade Fund is a Savannah-based, not-for-profit organization that raises funds and awareness for ovarian cancer, assists with local patients’ emotional and medical needs by providing medical equipment, funds for research and programming services, education, as well as comfort care items to patients, their families and caregivers battling the disease.
The organization was created in 2009 by the families of Mary Anne Feist Mahfet and Ellen McAlpin Hogan, both victims of ovarian cancer, and both well known for their positive, uplifting outlook on life. Their mutual attribute of looking on the brighter side, or “taking lemons and making lemonade,” lent itself to the most appropriate name to honor their memory: Mom’s Lemonade Fund.
The event serves as a prelude to the organization’s principal fundraiser, Laughs for Lemonade, an evening of standup comedy to be held Saturday, June 23rd at Savannah’s Lucas Theatre.
Nationally recognized stand-up comic Greg Warren, recently seen on “Comedy Central Presents,” “The Late Late Show” and “Last Comic Standing,” will headline the organization’s third annual fundraising event which promises to be a great night of laughter and fun for a great local cause.
Tickets to Laughs for Lemonade range in price from $20 to $100. VIP tickets ($100) include meet and greet access to the post-performance party. Additional tickets are available at $50 for reserved front orchestra seating, $35 for rear orchestra seating and $20 for balcony seating.
Admission to Tubby’s Tank House’s Special Splashdown-Throwdown event is free. Tickets to the June 23rd comedy show are available at the Lucas Theatre / SCAD Box office or online at scadboxoffice.com.
June 16 – Savannah vs. Myrtle Beach
Saturday
5pm – Hellions vs. Myrtle Beach
7pm – Savannah Derby Devils All Stars vs. Myrtle Beach
Savannah Civic Center
This family-friendly event offers two back-to-back bouts, live music, activities for kids, raffles and roller derby merchandise. Kids love to come up and hug the skaters at the end of the night.
To purchase tickets call (912) 651-6556 or visit the Savannah Civic Center website at http://savannahcivic.com and box office. Cost ranges from $2 to $16 per ticket.
Discount tickets are available for children, seniors, students, military and groups of 10 or more. Those who bring at least one canned good item for donation to America’s Second Harvest will also receive $1 off their ticket. The event includes live music from Portman’s New Horizon’s Band, an appearance by the Savannah Junior Roller Derby, activities for kids, games, prizes, raffles and merchandise. Family seating is available. Raffle proceeds will go to America’s Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia. Beer and wine will be available.
For more information, visit savannahderby.com or at facebook.com/savannahderbydevils. For more information (912) 220-9744.
