Kids are invited to bring their stuffed animal & to wear their PJs to the Savannah Mall Food Court, 6-8PM Fri. Sept. 18 2015

Chick-fil-A Savannah Mall will have activities and the cow. At 8pm, they will take the last of our furry guests as they embark on a night of adventure for this first ever Stuffed Animal Sleepover.

Saturday morning Chick-fil-A Savannah Mall will have have your favorite friends ready for pickup at 8:45AM.

Learn more here.

Chick-fil-A Savannah Mall, 14045 Abercorn St, Savannah, Georgia 31419

The replica of the 16th century Spanish galleon, now renamed the Galeon San Pelayo, will visit Savannah again this year and open her decks to visitors.

These ships were the primary merchant vessels around the world for 300 years, and manned by brave sailors, adventurers and merchants they were able to connect the continents creating the first global trading routes in history. They were an essential tool for the colonization of the New World and what maintained the economy of the Spanish Empire.

This 170ft long, 500 tones vessel will be docked at Rousakis Riverfront Plaza, across from 115 East River Street and will be open for visitors from September 23 2015 to October 4 2015 with the following opening hours:

September 23rd – October 1st from 10am to 6pm; the ship will be featured on Savannah’s 32nd Annual Oktoberfest from October 2nd to October 4th when it will be open from 10am to 10pm

Ticket prices: $10 Adults; $5 Children (5-12 years old); Free for ages 5 & younger. Tickets can be purchased at the pier and through www.elgaleonshop.org.

For more information about the El Galeón San Pelayo visit www.fundacionnaovictoria.org or www.riverstreetsavannah.com

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Beaufort’s beloved Shark Tooth Fairy Mike Harris is teaming up with Tybee promoters to bring the first Tybee Island Kids’ Shark Tooth & Fossil Hunt to Tybee Is.’s North Beach, 10AM Sun. Oct. 18 2015.

Kids will be able to find prehistoric Mako, Bull, Sand, Great White, Snaggletooth, and coveted Megalodon sharks teeth. The “Shark Tooth Fairy” Mike Harris is donating many large Megalodon teeth and will be in attendance to help identify the sharks’ teeth found.

There will be two designated zones to search: one for kids ages 2-6, and one for kids ages 7-12. Accompanying adults are encouraged to enter the designated zone for the 2-6 year olds but not the designated zone for the 7-12 year olds. Parents can watch from outside the designated zone. If you are registering multiple kids from 2-6 and 7-12, your designated zone will be with the 7-12 year olds.

Cost: $20 per child
Ages: 2-12 (no exceptions, please))

Tickets go on sale Wed. Sept. 9 at 8AM. Details here. 
1000 tickets available.

Adults are prohibited from assisting kids with hunting teeth.

20,000 teeth will be planted between the two designated zones. Parents are strongly encouraged to only allow your kid to take 20 sharks teeth from the beach. They can keep searching and if they find a larger tooth, they should throw their smallest back.

For more info, email Brian@StaffordPromotions.com.

No rain checks or refunds.

More info about tickets here. 

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SEGA SORBA (Southeast Georgia Southern Off-Road Bicycling Association) will host Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day at Whitemarsh Island Nature Preserve in Savannah Sat. Oct 3, 2015 @ 9 AM.

The event will be held in the grassy area in the middle of the park. The group will be taking kids out on the loop.

Parking is being arranged (parking arrangements are in the works, updates to come) with the Islands High School.

Participants are allowed to cross the YMCA property on their trail. This will take you to the paved trail on Whitemarsh Preserve. The two track in the middle of the preserve takes you up to the grassy area where the event will be held.

9 AM Saturday Oct 3 2015 ‪#‎TKMBD‬

Please pre-register here for this free event.

Questions? Click here.

On Talk Like A Pirate Day Saturday, September 19, any buccaneer to enter a participating Krispy Kreme and talk like a pirate gets one FREE Original Glazed® doughnut.

To the landlubber who dares to wear full pirate attire goes a bounty of one FREE dozen Original Glazed doughnuts. Offer good on International Talk Like a Pirate Day, September 19 2015 only.  Details here. 

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Tybee Island Historical Society will host its “Annual Fall Festival” on Saturday Sept. 26 2015 from noon to 5:00pm in the back field located behind the Light House, 30 Meddin Drive on Tybee Island.

Family-friendly activities including games, prizes, bounce ballroom, obstacle course, cakewalk, hotdogs, popcorn and drinks.

Admission to the festival is free and open to all ages. All proceeds from the event will benefit the Tybee Island Lighthouse. More details here. 

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

Barnett Educational Supplies in Savannah is your go-to spot for Halloween costumes & Fall decorations.

Shop local. Shop Barnett. Barnett is celebrating 70 years of serving the Coastal Empire.

Store Hours:
M-F 9am – 7pm
Sat 10am – 5pm
Sun 1-5pm (Closed Sundays in the months of April, May and June)

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

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.

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

It’s a Wiener Dog Racing, Bratwurst Tasting, Oompah Dancing celebration at Savannah’s 32st Annual Oktoberfest on Historic River Street!

Enjoy a bit of Germany…Savannah style with a beer garden offering a variety of beers, food booths featuring German cuisine, and of course the famous Wiener Dog Races hosted by Savannah Morning News. There will be regional arts & crafts exhibitors, live entertainment on the Arbor Stage, and all weekend long.

WHEN: Oct. 2-Oct. 4, 2015 all-day
WHERE: Rousakis Riverfront Plaza, 115 East River St. Rousakis Riverfront Plaza, Savannah, 31401

COST: Free & Open to the Public
CONTACT: Savannah Waterfront Association, 912.234.0295

Festival Hours
Friday, October 2 from 4-10pm,
Saturday, October 3 from 10am-10pm
Sunday, October 4 from 10am-5pm.

First Fridays & Saturdays on the River take place each month from March-December.

Spanish tall ship El Galeon San Pelayo will be @ Savannah River Street, Sept. 23-Oct. 3. Open for tours. Hours & details here.

Reminder: you can take the free ferry ride from the Westin on Hutchinson Is. across the Savannah River to River Street  & then take it back. Kids love the boat ride.

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

Bring your kids to the FREE Gage Ochsner Kids Fishing & Coastal Water Safety event 8:30 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Sept. 26 2015 at the Tybee Pier & Pavilion on Tybee Island.

The day of FREE fun for kids ages 5 to 12 is being held in conjunction with Georgia’s free fishing day & is sponsored by Safe Kids Savannah, the Chatham County Aquatic Center, & the Georgia Department of Natural Resources to promote fishing as a family activity & water safety.

This is the sixth consecutive year for the event which is named in memory of Gage Ochsner, M.D., a long-time supporter of Safe Kids Savannah and specifically the Kids Fishing and Coastal Water Safety event.

Pre-registration is required.

Entry is limited and pre-registration is required. No registration will be allowed on the day of the event.

Registration forms can be picked up at the Chatham County Aquatic Center on Sallie Mood Drive in Savannah or downloaded from http://aquatic.chathamcounty.org/

All participants will receive a rod and reel, bait, and tackle box.

For more information on the event please call 652-6793.

FOR MORE SAVANNAH-AREA KIDS’ ACTIVITIES, VISIT OUR EVENTS CALENDAR HERE. 

ReptiDay Savannah Show by Repticon will be Sun. Sept 6, 2015  at the Alee Shrine at 100 Eisenberg Drive (off Skidaway Road) Savannah 31406.

The one-day reptile show and sale is organized by same team that has produced Repticon reptile Savannah expos at the Georgia Army National Guard Armory in the past.

ReptiDay will feature everything that you’ve come to love the most about Repticon all packed into a single day. See live animals from around the world, purchase pets and pet products direct from the experts at amazing prices you won’t find anywhere else, and learn more about reptiles and exotic animals at live seminars and demonstrations.

ReptiDay Savannah
September 6, 2015
Location: Alee Shrine
100 Eisenberg Drive
Savannah, GA 31406
Click here for map

Hours: Sunday: 10AM-5PM (Early Entry at 9:30 am)

Presentations: (Events & Times Subject to Change)
Sunday
11AM- Georgia Reptile Society – Live Animal Presentation
12PM – Cold Blood Creations – Reptiles as pets
1PM- Georgia Reptile Society – Live Animal Presentation
2PM – Southern Charm Rabbitry – Rabbits 101
3PM – Cold Blood Creations – Reptiles as pets
4PM – Georgia Reptile Society – Live Animal Presentation

Tickets

General Admission Tickets are sold at the door from 10:00am-5:00pm.
$10 (Adult), $5 (Ages 5-12), ages 4 and younger are free.
Online Tickets: Good for All Day.
Pre-Sale/Early Admission from 9:30-10:00am.
$12 (Adult), $5 (Ages 5-12), ages 4 and under are free.
Early Admission Tickets may be purchased at the door from 9:30-10:00am.

Online ticket details here. 

BACON FEST 2015 at Savannah’s Historic River Street

The 2nd annual event will be Sept. 4 & 5 2015. Get ready because select local restaurants will be serving up their mouthwatering bacon creations which will be available for purchase.

Items available include: candied bacon, bacon popcorn, bacon brownies, bacon wrapped shrimp, bacon wrapped hot dogs, bacon cream soda ice cream float, bacon chips with peach jelly dip, pulled pork stuffed bacon poppers, and bacon super chicken bombs. You can find these items and more served up from these local favorites: Ampersand, Andaz Savannah, Bayou Café, Cheesecake Market, Chocolat by Adam Turoni, Feather & Freight, Leopold’s Ice Cream, Savannah Rae’s Popcorn, The Naked Dog, Tondee’s Tavern, Treylor Park, and Wet Willies.

Bacon Fest will kick-off on Fri. Sept. 4 from 4-10PM. September First Friday Fireworks presented by Wet Willie’s begin at 9:30PM. The festivities will continue on Sat. Sept. 5 from 10AM-10PM.

Regional artisans will be set up along Rousakis Plaza displaying a variety of handmade works for festival goers to browse through.

Reminder: you can take the free ferry ride from the Westin on Hutchinson Is. across the Savannah River to River Street  & then take it back. Kids love the boat ride.

First Fridays & Saturdays on the River take place each month from March-December.

FOR MORE FREE FAMILY EVENTS, VISIT OUR FREEBIES PAGE BY CLICKING HERE. 

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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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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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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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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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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