Take Rover trick-or-treating during Savannah’s 11th Annual Wag-O-Ween 2016 event, which will be Sat. Oct. 22 from noon to 5PM

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.

Leopold’s Ice Cream in Savannah celebrates 97 years of tasty memories @ their Annual Birthday Block Party Saturday, August 20 2016, 11AM-7PM.

Come to 212 East Broughton St. in Savannah for music, games, kid’s activities, contests and dancing in the street.

In recognition of Leopold’s Ice Cream 97 years in Savannah, and as a way to thank the community for long and loyal support, Leopold’s will offer ninety-seven cent single scoops all day.

Splash Zone, Craft Table, Play Dough Table, Ball Pit, Sand Tent, Face Painting and Balloon Bending & more.

A chance to win a year of free ice cream in the photo booth. DIRTT Kids’ Zone will feature free arts, crafts, face painting and games. The Live Oak Public Libraries will be on hand with great activities and Oatland Island will be bringing some of their animals to visit. There will be a Blessing in a Bookbag drop-off point for school supplies, non-perishable food items and gently used school uniforms. Drop off your donation and receive a coupon for a BOGO scoop of Leopold’s Ice Cream.

Kids needed to help blow out the candles and cut the birthday cake at 3PM in front of the shop.

Free and fun for the entire family.

Stage Schedule:
11am – The Savannah Children’s Choir
11:20am – The Ballet School w/artistic director Heidi Carter
Noon – Abeni Cultural Arts Performing Dance Studio
2pm – Young Kings Crew & The Little Sistars Step Teams
3pm – The cutting Leopold’s 97th birthday cake
3:30pm – Rhythm in Motion-Maxine Patterson School of Dance
4:30-6:30pm – Live Music from The Twinz
5 – 7pm – Dixieland Cruisers Classic Car Show
Old fashioned games, contests and general fun from the stage all day long

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FREE things to do with kids in Savannah & the Lowcountry.

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Mark your calendars for these favorite musicals that will be shown on the big screen during Summer 2016 @ The Lucas Theatre of the Arts in Savannah.

Mary Poppins
Fri. Aug. 12
8PM

The Sound of Music
Sat. Aug. 13
8PM

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Happy Hour

Happy Half Hour before each movie, where from 7-7:30 you can enjoy half price beer and popcorn specials.

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More upcoming family movies @ The Lucas Theatre

JAWS (1975) Rated PG
FRI. AUG. 19, 8PM

JURASSIC PARK (1993) PG-13
SAT. AUG. 20, 8PM

THE GOONIES (1985)
FRI. AUG 26 8PM

STAND BY ME (1986)
SAT. AUG. 27 8PM

Admission

For ticket costs click here

LUCAS THEATRE
32 ABERCORN ST.
SAVANNAH, 31401
912.525.5040
TICKETS: 912.525.5050

US Army Rangers lead the way.

And US Army Rangers are going to lead Mighty 8 Boot Camp on July 11-15 2016 @ National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force in Pooler.

For the first time ever, campers will be taught by the elite 1/75 Army Rangers from Hunter AAF. So much fun!

Spaces are still available.

9AM-4PM July 11-15 2016. For ages 7-12. Lunch and snacks included. $250. Discounts available.

Email rlamb@mightyeighth.org for details or to sign up.

(Army Ranger participation subject to deployment, etc.)

Call 912-988-1832 for more information.

The National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force, 175 Bourne Ave. Pooler, Ga, www.mightyeighth.org/education/, On Facebook here. The National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser. 

Fourth of July 2016 is almost here.

Are you ready? Click here to find out where & when to watch Independence Day Fireworks this year in Savannah, Tybee Is., Richmond Hill & Hilton Head Is.

We also have lots of family programs to enjoy throughout the day including special museum events & bike parades on Monday July 4th here. 

Tybee Post Theater has added yet another fun regular family summer event.

Not only is the theater showing family movies during June (See the schedule here), the theater will host Gray’s Reef Tuesdays in July & early August.

This weekly summer film series – presented by Gray’s Reef National Marine Sanctuary & the Tybee Post Theater – will highlight the wonders of the ocean and our Georgia coast.

Enjoy award-winning films about the undersea world that promise to be fun and entertaining for the whole family. A Gray’s Reef representative will be on hand to provide a brief overview of the national marine sanctuary and the evening’s film as well as provide an opportunity for audience Q & A following the film.

This 7-week series kicks-off July 5 and continues each Tuesday night at 7PM through Aug. 16.

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Schedule

July 19: “Winter, the Dolphin That Can”

July 26: “Guy Harvey Expeditions: Sharks and Lionfish”

Aug. 2: “True Tales of Pirates” and “Lighthouses of the Southeast”

Aug. 9: “Lost & Found” & “The Current,”

Aug. 16: “Ocean Frontiers”

All include talks with experts, and in some cases, the filmmakers themselves.

Suggested donation: $5 with all proceeds benefiting the non-profit Tybee Post Theater and Gray’s Reef National Marine Sanctuary Foundation.

The Tybee Post Theater concession stand will sell beer, wine, soft drinks, hot popcorn, candy. Doors will open 30 minutes before each show.

For complete film listings, visit tybeeposttheater.org or call 912-472-4790.

LOCATION

The Tybee Post Theater
10 Van Horne Ave.
Tybee Island, GA 31328

Join Mathnasium of Savannah Islands for their first FREE Summer games night this Friday June 24, 5-7PM

Come play the giant chess set, giant Connect Four and other fun games!

Drop the kids off and enjoy dinner in peace and quiet.

RSVP to 912-898-3700 or savannahislands@mathnasium.com by Thursday evening June 23.

Mathnasium of Savannah Islands 
912-898-3700
(Whitemarsh Isl next to Polka Dots)

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A special July 4th weekend screening of the summer blockbuster, “Jaws,” directed by Steven Spielberg @ Tybee Post Theater.

Two screenings: 3PM and 7PM on Sat. July 2

When a gigantic great white shark begins to menace the small island community of Amity, a police chief, a marine scientist and a grizzled fisherman set out to stop it.

Don’t miss this encore presentation on Tybee’s big screen.

Sat. July 2.
3PM and 7PM
Tickets $7 adults; $5 children 12 & younger

Tybee Surf Lessons Surf & Ukulele Camps are week long, 3 hour camps available for ages 6-16.

Campers will discover the sport of surfing and learn ocean safety as they participate in fun activities. Throughout the week campers will also learn how to play the ukulele from an experienced Hawaii-based surfer and ukulele instructor.

Enthusiastic instructors, whom are Nationally Certified and competitive surf coaches, bring a wide range of experience and talent to enhance these camp adventures.

Come for a fun week of “hanging ten” and an experience your child will never forget.

When: July 4-8th @8-11am, July 25-29th @8-11am

All Camps are held near the North Beach Jetty on Tybee Island.

Tuition: $300 for each week of camp. Discounts are available for multiple children registered. This fee also includes a beach-friendly ukulele and a camp rash guard that must be worn each day of camp attendance. Camp will provide surfboards to use for the week, but your child may also bring their surfboard.

How To Register: Click Book Online button at TybeeSurfLessons.com and select Surf Camp.

What to Bring
Children should wear their Tybee Surf Lessons rash guard and bring a backpack (not a hand bag) to carry: a large water bottle, healthy snacks, towel, sunscreen, hat.
All children must be signed in an out of camp each day by an approved adult.
Please apply sunscreen to your child each day before signing them in for camp, as we would not want your child to miss the day’s lessons.
Ukuleles will be issued on the first day of camp. Campers will be allowed to take the ukulele home on the last day of camp.

What to Expect
Campers will meet Turner at the northernmost North Beach boardwalk (parking lot side) for sign-in, up to 15 minutes before camp begins.
After sign-ins, everyone will walk over the boardwalk to the campsite and we will begin the day’s activities.

For further questions email or call Turner at 912-695-3252 Turner@TybeeSurfLessons(dot)com

Stay connected by “liking” Tybee Surf Lessons on Facebook here. 

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Make plans to come to Tricentennial Park in Savannah for some family fun this 4th of July 2016 and the July Fourth weekend July 2-4.

Savannah History Museum

July 2-4 @ Savannah History Museum: Costumed interpreters at Savannah History Museum will debut new American Revolution-themed programming, complete with visitor battle reenactments, musket firing demonstrations, and live music with special guests, Three Fold Chord. They’ll be expanding upon Savannah History Museum’s Loyalists & Liberty tours to examine the civilian perspective here in ‪‎Savannah‬ during the Revolutionary War on Monday, July 4th. Each immersive program includes visitor battle reenactments and musket firing demonstrations. There will also by live music by Three Fold Chord inside Savannah History Museum.

There will be fun activities for all ages @ Savannah History Museum July 2-4. Play 18th century children’s games and even sign the Declaration of Independence with a quill pen.

Savannah Children’s Museum

Scheduled daily programs at Savannah Children’s Museum.

July 3-4 @ Savannah Children’s Museum: On-site Sunday July 3 at Savannah Children’s Museum, visitors can have a Centrifugal Celebration with firework spin art and celebratory noisemakers. Savannah Children’s Museum will also be kicking off their “Local History” themed week on July 4th with many activities that explore Savannah’s unique past.

At Savannah Children’s Museum, participate in 4th of July-themed crafts and activities all day.

Georgia State Railroad Museum

Georgia State Railroad Museum will have Summer Steam Days and a 1913 coal-fired steam locomotive in action.

All Family Fourth activities are included with museum admissions. Ask about the See 3 Pass to get in on the fun at all three museums.

All Family Fourth activities are FREE for Coastal Heritage Society members.

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National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force in Pooler is offering enriching, adventurous full-day summer camps during Summer 2016.

Mighty Eighth summer camps are week long day camps which immerse the kids in different aspects of military history.

All camps are 9AM- 4PM Monday-Friday. For ages 7-12 (expect for the American Military Legends camp for ages 12-16).
They all include lunch, snacks, drinks and t-shirts. T-shirt size guaranteed if signed up by May 15.

To register: call 912-988-1832 or email education@mightyeighth.org 

American Military Legends: Ages 12-16 $225 June 6-10

Mighty 8 Boot Camp: Army experiences camp (formerly combat camp). Want your child to have fun getting lots of outdoor exercise running around pretending to be in the army?  $250 June 13-17 & July 11-15

FTX- field training exercises: Fun outdoor activities, “fort” building, respect for/survival in nature, escape and evade $200 June 20-24 & July 25-29

Art of War Gaming Camp: Strategy and planning related to gaming and life lessons. Planning, strategy, thinking ahead, working as a team and thinking on your feet are all important skills in life. Board games and outside games are a super great way to learn these lessons, meet new friends and have lots of fun . $225 June 27-July 1

WWII Adventure Camp: Learn about WWII life on the ground, in the air and from the movies. $175 July 18-22

**Camps are physically active***

Discounts are available. Go to Facebook at Education at National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force for more details on each camp, or email rlamb@mightyeighth.org.

Call 912-988-1832 or email education@mightyeighth.org for more information or to register.

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The Tybee Post Theater  will show family-friendly movies weekdays during the summer for local families and visitors.

Below are the movie listings, dates & prices. Showtimes are 3PM & 7PM.

COST

Adults:$7
Kids 12 and younger:$5
$2 popcorn; $2 soft drinks. The concession stands also serves adult beverages.

LOCATION

The Tybee Post Theater
10 Van Horne Ave.
Tybee Island, GA 31328

Opening Night of the Inaugural Season for the Savannah Bananas baseball.

Thursday, June 2

Game starts at 7 pm against the Lexington County Blowfish.
Gates will open at 6 pm.
Grayson Stadium
1401 E Victory Dr, Savannah, Georgia 31404
Get tickets here.

HWY 21 DRIVE IN, BEAUFORT, S.C.

If your Summer 2016 to-do bucket list includes hauling the kids to an old-fashioned Drive In movie theater like ours does, check out Hwy. 21 Drive In in Beaufort, S.C.

The Drive In accepts most major credit cards.

For directions or to see what’s playing, click here or follow the Drive In on Facebook here.

Hwy 21 Drive In, 55 Parker Dr, Beaufort, South Carolina 29906, tel (843) 846-4500, Email hwy21drivein@embarqmail.com, hwy21drivein.com

JESUP DRIVE-IN

There’s also a drive in theatre in Jesup, Ga., which is a farther trek from Savannah than Beaufort. For info on the Jesup Drive-In schedule, click here
Follow the Jesup Drive-In on Facebook here.

Jesup Drive-In, 3686 Savannah Hwy. Jesup, Ga 31545 tel 912-559-2183 (office) or 912-427-7254 movieline, email jesupdrivein@yahoo.com, http://www.jesupdrivein.com

Summer Camps 2016: Many private Savannah schools offer a variety of camps open to a variety of ages including:

• The Children’s School at St. John’s in Savannah Summer Program for ages 2-6. Details here. 
• St. Peter the Apostle Catholic School (Smart camp, cheer camp). Details here.
• Calvary Day School (volleyball, basketball, football, art, drama, music for rising kindergarten thru 8th grade). Details here. 
• Maggie’s Morning School in Savannah offers Summer Camp for ages 18mths to 2nd grade (Arts & crafts, dramatic play, music & movement, water & sensory play, water days, weekly visits from ice cream truck, community visitors). Details here. 
• St. Andrew’s School (3D Game Design, 3D Character Animation, Outdoor Exploration, CR8TIVE Camps & more plus Day Camp for rising Pre-K 3 through Grade 6). Details here.
• Savannah Christian Preparatory School (coding & robotics camps; theater camps; sports camps; camps for rising kindergarten & older). Details here.

Not only are these fun camps but these also a way to get a feel for a school that you may be interested in. See them in our Savannah Summer Camps 2016 Guide here. 

The 2016 Guide also includes figure drawing, surfing, athletics, preschool, arts, Legos, pottery, paddleboarding, outdoor camps, photography & more.

Find them all & more our Savannah-Lowcountry Area Summer Camps 2016 Guide here. 

S.T.E.A.M.
Each month a different S.T.E.A.M.activity is featured to help you explore all the fun you can have with science, technology, engineering, arts and math. Ages 5 & older.

Mon. May 23 @ 4:30-5:30PM
Pooler Library
216 South Rogers St.
Pooler, GA 31322
912-748-0471

Tues. May 24 @ 4-5PM
Thunderbolt Library
2708 Mechanics Ave.
Thunderbolt, GA 31404
912-354-5864

Wed. May 25 @ 4-5PM
Rincon Library
17th Street & Highway 21
Rincon, GA 31326
912-826-2222

Wed. May 25 @ 4:30-5:30 PM
Oglethorpe Mall Library
7 Mall Annex
Savannah, GA 31406
912-925-5432

Thurs. May 26 @ 4-5PM
Springfield Library
810 Highway 119 South
Springfield, GA 31329
912-754-3003

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LEGO Club
Think you’re a master LEGO® builder? Join our LEGO® club to hone your skills. Meetings will include a themed LEGO® build where you can create your own masterpieces! Ages 5 & older. Check out the next meeting in your branch!

Wed. May 25 @ 4:30-5:30 PM
Garden City Library
104 Sunshine Ave
Garden City, GA 31405
912-629-5070

Sat.  May 28 @ 1-3PM
Bull Street Library
2002 Bull St.
Savannah, GA 31401
912-652-3600
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Baby Play Date
Join other babies and caregivers for this weekly sensory play drop in program. With plenty of stimulating toys and activities for babies and toddlers, and good conversation for caregivers, everyone’s sure to find something they love to do at the Baby Play Date.

Tues. May 24 @ 10:30AM-Noon
Garden City Library
104 Sunshine Ave
Garden City, GA 31405
912-629-5070

Thurs. May 26 @ 11AM-1PM
Bull Street Library
2002 Bull St
Savannah, GA 31401
912-652-3600

Tues., May 31 @ 10:30AM-noon
Garden City Library
104 Sunshine Ave
Garden City, GA 31405
912-629-5070

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Maker Workshops
Come learn & be a maker. Come see what you can make! Each month enjoy a hands-on, self-directed creativity program. We provide the tools, and you provide the imagination! Ages 5 & older.

Tues. May 24 @ 3-5PM
Southwest Chatham Library
14097 Abercorn St.
Savannah, GA 31419
912-925-8305

Tues. May 24 @ 4-5PM
Islands Library
50 Johnny Mercer Blvd
Savannah, GA 31410
912-897-6233
Come see what you can make! Each month enjoy a hands-on, self-directed creativity program. We provide the tools, and you provide the imagination! Ages 5 & older.

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Sleepy Time Storytime
Come by for storytime right before bedtime! Every second Tuesday of the month.
Tues, May 24 @ 6:30-7:30 PM
Garden City Library
104 Sunshine Ave
Garden City, GA 31405
912-629-5070

FREE Go Outdoors Family Event @ Bass Pro Shops in Savannah Mall

Bring the family to the free Go Outdoors event Sat & Sun. May 21 & May 22, 11AM-5PM.

FREE events for both days include:
11am-5pm: Kids’ crafts
11am-5pm: Free photo
11am-4pm: Catch & release fishing pond
11am-2pm: Funnel Cake Demo
1:30pm: Boy Scout Backpack demo (Saturday, May 21 only!)
2pm-5pm: Fish cooking demo

Learn more here. 

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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). ContactKensigntonpool@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

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YMCA of Coastal Georgia

Make a splash this summer at the Y!

YMCA of Coastal Georgia’s outdoor pools are open and they’re ready for the best summer ever.

From Day Camp and Mommy & Me Yoga to swimming lessons and Family Nights, the Y has something for the whole family.

Learn more here. 

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Online registration is now open for the newest Summer 2016 program in Savannah.

Camp RED CHAOS offers both summer day camp options as well as dozens of separate enrichment camps in academics, arts and athletics. See all the RED CHAOS camps offered and register online here.

R.E.D. C.H.A.O.S. is an acronym for the newest and coolest summer program ever.

Ridiculously Exciting Days
Creating Happenings, Activities, andOutrageous Summers!

Day Camp, Art Camp, Athletic Camp, Academic Camp
Choose ONE or choose them ALL
These special weeks of summer camp, sports, art and academics will be offered ALL ON ONE CAMPUS – Savannah Christian Preparatory School. These camps will be staffed by SCPS teachers, coaches and staff, who are dedicated to making your camper’s summer an unforgettable experience. OPEN TO ALL STUDENTS. (Campers do not need to attend SCPS to participate).

See all the RED CHAOS camps offered here.  The list of camp offerings will continue to grow.

Spaces are limited for this quality care and creatively inspiring environment for campers of all school ages.

Online registration is now available here.

For more information, visit savcps.com/summer-program/ or contact Donna Stembridge, Summer Program Coordinator, at dstembridge@savcps.com.

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Spring Fun 2016

Find 20 Spring things to do with your kids in Savannah & the Lowcountry here including the FREE SCAD Sand Arts Festival, May 6.

The Block Party: Broughton Street Sponsored by DPR Construction
Saturday, May 7, 2016 (Part of Historic Savannah Foundation’s 2016 Savannah Preservation Festival)
11AM- 3PM
100 Block of West Broughton Street
Free and open to the public
What better place to see preservation in progress than on dynamic and vibrant Broughton Street?
Savannah’s traditional commercial core, Broughton Street is home to dozens of retail stores and residential lofts, scores of historic buildings, and hundreds of jobs. This festive and family-friendly event will include:
Pennies for Preservation Poster Contest
Educational/Interactive Exhibits
Student Exhibits
Craftsmen Exhibits
Bike Valet
Food & Drink
Live Music

Festival event tickets available at myHSF.org.

FOR MORE FREE SAVANNAH-AREA FAMILY EVENTS, CLICK HERE. 

Make it the best summer ever.

Visit our Savannah-Lowcountry Area Summer Camps 2016 directory by clicking here to help you find the type of camps you and your children are looking for this summer.

Spring Fun 2016

Find 20 Spring things to do with your kids in Savannah & the Lowcountry here.