SouthernMamas.com E-letter, Nov. 5
Things to do with kids in Savannah this month & next including a list of free local kids’ events.
Find it all in this week’s free SouthernMamas.com E-letter.
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Toddler Playdates in Savannah & RIncon
Here’s a chance for your child to explore, move, make new friends: playdates at Savannah Sharks gyms in Savannah & Rincon.
Learn more here.
Office number: 912.308-3818- Text your questions
2 Locations: Savannah & RINCON
Savannah, GA 31404 1686 East President Street
Rincon, GA 31426 101 Commercial Court
Advanced Academics Academy in Pooler
You are invited to a school yard sale flea market and book sale @ Advanced Academics Academy, 8AM-2PM Saturday Nov. 15 2025.
Advanced Academics Academy is at 605 Hwy. 80 W in Pooler, next to Dollar General.
Open to the public.
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Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live™ is coming to Savannah in January 2026
Following the success of Glow-N-Fire in 2025, which won the Pollstar Family Show of the Year award, Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live™ is thrilled to continue the momentum into 2026 by introducing an all-new truck to the tour: Rhinomite — the dynamite Rhino themed truck.
Charging horn-first into challenges, Rhinomite explodes on the scene with a mission to destroy the competition. This exciting new experience will feature never before seen stunts performed by the Hot Wheels Monster Trucks, as well as the all-new No-Handed Front Flip performed by the FMX riders!
Get ready for more heat and action as Hot Wheels brings the ultimate monster truck show to fans at EnMarket Arena on JANUARY 2 & 3, 2026!
Tickets and event information are available at www.hotwheelsmonstertruckslive.com.
UPDATE: $5 off adult discount with code “SMAMA5”
Show times
Friday, January 2, 12:30PM / Pre-Show Party 10AM-11:15AM / VIP 10:45AM
Friday, January 2, 7:30PM / Pre-Show Party 5PM-6:15PM / VIP 5:45PM
Saturday, January 3, 12:30PM / Pre-Show Party 10AM-11:15AM / VIP 10:45AM
Saturday, January 3, 7:30PM / Pre-Show Party 5PM-6:15PM / VIP 5:45PM
Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live™: Glow-N-Fire is produced by Family Entertainment Live and brings fans’ favorite Hot Wheels Monster Trucks to life including Mega Wrex™, Tiger Shark™, HW 5-Alarm™, Bone Shaker™, Bigfoot®, Skelesaurus™, and also includes FMX riders performing high-flying stunts and a fire-breathing, car crushing robot dinosaur. Special kids pricing is available for all shows providing a BIG value for the whole family!
Hot Wheels fans also have the chance to participate in the Pre-Show Party, held two and a half hours prior to every performance. This unique experience provides fans access to the arena floor where they can get up close and see the outrageous designs and epic size of the Hot Wheels Monster Trucks along with autograph signings from their favorite drivers and performers. Each Pre-Show Party ticket includes an autograph card, exclusive to Pre-Show Party attendees. Passes will be available to purchase while supplies last.
The pre-show VIP Backstage Experience is an exclusive tour guided by the hosts of Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live! Experience what happens behind the scenes before all the smashing and crashing goes down. See the Hot Wheels Monster Trucks up close and personal, get your VIP Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Official Souvenir Merchandise Bundle and receive access into the Pre-Show Party! VIP passes are limited and available to purchase while supplies last.
Fans can go to HotWheelsMonsterTrucksLive.com for more information. The Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live tour is a partnership between Mattel, Inc. and Raycom-Legacy Content Company, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Family Entertainment Holdings, LLC.
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Come to Savannah Children’s Museum this Thursday, November 6th at 10:30AM for the return of a special storytime with popular librarian and children’s book author John Light – aka Mister John – from Live Oak Public Libraries Bull Street Library.
Included with museum admission.
Free for Coastal Heritage Society members. Become a member here.
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Two neighboring places in Savannah to explore Thanksgiving Week when the kids are out of school.
1. Savannah Children’s Museum will have special open days Monday, November 24th and Tuesday, November 25th. Savannah Children’s Museum will be closed Thursday, November 26th for Thanksgiving.
The museum will be open Friday November 27th-Sunday November 29th. Come play to learn at Georgia’s only outdoor children’s museum. 9AM-3PM. (Hours are depending on the weather. Please check social media for weather-related closure updates)
2. The new indoor STEAM Center (pictured) next to the Savannah Children’s Museum will be open daily 9AM-3PM. (Closed Thanksgiving). Come see the indoor Numbers in Nature exhibit and mirror maze. Learn more here.
(Located next door to both these locations is Georgia State Railroad Museum which will have train rides on Friday November 27th-Sunday November 29th.)
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Wolf Holiday Enrichment @ Oatland Island Wildlife Center, Savannah
On Saturday Dec. 13th Oatland Island Wildlife Center wolves are getting into the holiday spirit!
11:00 AM: Watch Oatland wolf pack enjoy special holiday enrichment treats
11:30 AM–2:00 PM: Stop by our info & craft table to learn all about animal enrichment and make a festive craft of your own
It’s a day full of learning, creating, and watching our wolves celebrate the season in their own wild way. 
Cards preferred, cash accepted
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A Very Maritime Holiday @ Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum, Savannah
You are invited to a special Savannah holiday event, A Very Maritime Holiday, taking place on Thursday December 11 from 5-8pm at Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum.
A Very Maritime Holiday featuring:
• Photos with Santa (pets welcome!)
• Festive treats and a candy station
• Glowing winter gardens and holiday décor
• A live holiday concert featuring Trae Gurley and his Merry Men
• Tickets: $35 per person ($20 per child)
Find more info here.
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Holiday Carriage Tour and Photoshoot at Red Gate Farms in Savannah
Snuggle up for holiday magic at Red Gate Farms in Savannah.
Holiday Carriage Tour & Photoshoot
• 30-min carriage ride + 30-min photo session
• 25+ digital photos delivered within a week
• Up to 6 guests, all ages welcome
Dates & Times
• Nov 30, Dec 3, Dec 8
• 3:00–4:00 PM or 4:15–5:15 PM
More dates may be added—check back!
Book now before slots are gone. Book online here.
Let’s make some holiday memories together.
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Experts @ SouthCoast Health Pediatrics share here the importance of getting your kids vaccinated against the flu. The flu can be especially tough on kids, but the good news is that the flu vaccine is the best way to protect them—and it’s not too late to get it.
The flu vaccine is recommended for all children 6 months and older.
Learn more here.
Call SouthCoast Health Pediatrics today to schedule your child’s flu shot.
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Savannah Santa Train 2025 tickets are now available!
This beloved annual favorite holiday family event returns on Saturday, December 6th, 2025, 9am to 3pm at Georgia State Railroad Museum and Savannah Children’s Museum.
Purchase tickets here.
Activities run all day, so arrive any time BEFORE your scheduled train ride time! Enjoy the activities, crafts, and performances throughout the day!
Festive activities include: photos with Santa, the chance to operate a model train, the Grinch, food trucks, holiday crafts, Christmas tree activities, carving demos of hand-crafted spinning tops, which are available for purchase.
Oh Crepe, Royal Tasty Avenue,Tom’s Traveling Coffee, and Leopold’s will be on-site to meet all your dining needs.
Savannah Santa Train is hosted each year by Georgia State Railroad Museum and Savannah Children’s Museum at 655 Louisville Rd., Savannah. Both sites are operated by Coastal Heritage Society.
Everyone 18 months and older needs a ticket to enjoy Savannah Santa Train.
Tickets are available now at $18 for Coastal Heritage Society members and $20 for nonmembers. Become a member here ($125 for year-long family membership which includes unlimited admission all six CHS museums and historic sites)
Tickets include all scheduled activities and experiences. A train ride is included in the price of admission.
Tickets typically sell out every year. Purchase tickets here.
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Savannah-area pediatricians: Dr. Amanda Hendricks in Rincon
Congratulations to SouthCoast Health pediatrician Dr. Amanda H. Hendricks on being named “Best Pediatrician” in the 2025 Best of Effingham Readers’ Choice Awards by Effingham Magazine.
This honor highlights Dr. Hendricks’ outstanding commitment to compassionate, high-quality care for her pediatric patients and their families at our SouthCoast Health Pediatrics office in Rincon.
Learn more about pediatric services offered by SouthCoast Health.
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South Georgia State Fair in Savannah
The South Georgia State Fair is turning 75 – that’s 75 years of making memories!
Seventy-five years of thrilling rides…
Seventy-five years of exciting shows…
Seventy-five years of fun and games..
And seventy-five years of delicious fair food!
October 23 – November 2, 2025
105 Fort Argyle Road, Savannah, GA
Must-see attractions this year include: Jurassic Kingdom Dinosaur Show, Ready Go Dog Show, Magic Marc Show, Master of the Chainsaw, and the 5 Star Petting Zoo!
Don’t miss this milestone celebration – join us for 75 years of fair fun!
All Entertainment included in the Gate Admission Ticket
$15 Gate Admission – Friday October 31st – November 2nd
Kids 5 and under – Free Admission
Gates Open @ 1 p.m. on Weekends
Learn more here
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Thanksgiving Camps @ Rise Gymnastics Academy, Savannah
Need somewhere fun for the kids to go while school is out?
Rise Gymnastics Academy in Savannah has got you covered!
At Rise Gymnastics Academy, your child will play, learn new skills, make friends, and burn lots of energy in a safe and upbeat environment.
Dates: Nov 24, 25, 26
Full Day: 9am to 2pm | Ages 5–12 | $65/day
Half Day: 9am to 12pm | Ages 3–12 | $40/day
fun-filled days of gymnastics, games, crafts, and holiday activities!
Pick a Full Day (9–2) or Half Day (9–12) option that works best for your family.
Ages 3–12 (must be bathroom independent).
Save your spot through the Parent Portal — spaces fill fast
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Look at everything happening for kids and families at SCAD Museum of Art in Savannah in November 2025:
Artful Afternoon (Wednesday from 1-4pm) – Nov 12, Dec 10
Calling all homeschooling families! Amplify your student’s artist journey with an enriching workshop at the SCAD Museum of Art. In this immersive experience, education and creativity collide to offer a field study for homeschooled students.
This event presents a unique opportunity for your students to acclimate into the art world as observers and creators. While they feed their creative minds among the exhibitions, they’ll meet other students and foster lasting community connections.
All ages are welcome. Students under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. To RSVP or send inquiries, email Hannah Thompson at hthompso@scad.edu. This event is free and open to the public.
Drawing Club (Wednesdays 4 p.m.) – Nov 5, Nov 12
Let your imagination run wild at this weekly drawing workshop for aspiring creatives focusing on the basic principles of art and design. Seek inspiration in the galleries, meet new friends, and begin preparing a portfolio of your work as museum educators offer tutorials to perfect your drawing skills.
This workshop for middle school and high school students is free and open to the public.
To RSVP or for more information, email Hannah Thompson, manager of museum visitation and programming, at hthompso@scad.edu.
Mini Masters (Monday 11am-12pm) – Nov 17, Dec 15
Calling all little creatives! Embark on a journey of artistic expression, discovery, and exploration with SCAD MOA educators. Join us every third Monday for imaginative activities designed especially for children and inspired by our latest exhibitions. While enjoying art projects, gallery visits, and snack time, your budding geniuses (and you) can form new friendships.
Mini Masters Monday is programmed for children ages 1–4. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Admission is $5 per child. Mini Masters memberships are also available to families at $25 for 12 months (a savings of $45) and include complimentary admission to Mini Masters Mondays in addition to individual museum membership benefits.
To RSVP or for more information, email Hannah Thompson, manager of museum visitation and programming, at hthompso@scad.edu.
Contemporary Cookie Workshop: Artful Appetites (9 a.m. – 11 a.m.) – Nov 24
Seeking a sweet way to spice up Thanksgiving break? Skip the shopping and get creative with confections! The SCAD Museum of Art welcomes you to decorate cookies at TAD café. First, explore the galleries to inspire your confectionary creations. Then, learn cookie crafting techniques from associate curator and edible art extraordinaire Brittany Richmond. Enjoy holiday treats as you create your own baked goods to take home or gift to that special (hungry) someone. This workshop is intended for middle school-aged students. Drop off begins at 8:45 a.m. A museum educator will be stationed at the Turner Blvd. entrance under the glass tower from 8:45 to 9 a.m. for your convenience.
All skill levels are welcome. Admission is $20. Materials included and snack provided. For questions, email Hannah Thompson, manager of museum visitation and programming, at hthompso@scad.edu.
Register to reserve your spot today!
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Tour Veritas Academy in Savannah
Join Veritas Academy in Savannah for an Open House event for parents of incoming Kindergarten students, 4PM Thursday November 6th.
Visit the classrooms, talk with the admin team, meet the teachers, tour the campus, and enjoy coffee, cider, and treats!
To register scan the QR code or visit Veritassav.org
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Parents Night Out, School’s Out Camps, Thanksgiving Camps @ The Jam UAC, Savannah
So much going on in November 2025 @ The Jam UAC in Savannah.
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Parents Night Out – Saturday November 1st, 2025
Halloween Party- Parents Night Out
Saturday, November 1 | 5:30–8:30pm
$30/child | Costumes encouraged!
Parents—enjoy your Halloween while your kids have a monstrously fun night at The Jam! We’ve got games, treats, activities, and plenty of spooky surprises.
Secure your spot online here.
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School’s Out Camps – November 4, 10 & 11
November 4, 10 & 11 | 9am–3pm
Enroll before October 31 for the Early Bird rate ($60/day)!
Gymnastics, tumbling, ninja/parkour, games, and crafts—plus fun with friends! Bring a lunch and 2 snacks.
Spots fill up fast. Book your spot now at www.thejamurbanclub.com
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Thanksgiving Camps – November 24, 25 & 26
November 24, 25 & 26 | 9 am–3 pm
Ages 4+ | Single and multi-day options
Gymnastics, ninja, tumbling, games, crafts, and tons of fun with friends!
Pack a lunch and snacks—spots fill fast!
Register now here and enjoy $15 OFF until 10/31/25.
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Parent & Me Music & Movement Playdate in Bloomingdale, just outside Savannnah
Register to attend a Kindermusik November musical playdate in Bloomingdale, Jumping Beans – exploring music of Latin & South America at 10AM Sat. Nov. 15.
You will celebrate the songs, rhythms, instruments, and stories from the rich musical culture of Latin America.
Parents and children together will engage with instruments, singing, moving, dancing, story time, and more musical activities in this exciting one-time Kindermusik class. Limited spaces! Claim your child’s spot before it fills!
Enroll online here.
Every enrolled child will get…
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Happy Halloween Morning Costume Parade & Farm Friday @ Savannah Children’s Museum
Come to Savannah Children’s Museum in Savannah for “Happy Halloween Morning” 9AM-Noon this Friday Oct. 31st at Savannah Children’s Museum.
Enjoy Halloween arts & crafts, Halloween storytime followed by pumpkin dissection to learn about the pumpkin life cycle, Trick or Treating with Tippy the Tortoise, ending with a Costume Parade.
Followed by Farm Friday when there will be a Halloween Tea with mint from the museum garden at about 11:30AM. Museum staff will be in Alice in Wonderland costume for the Halloween tea.
All included with admission. Free for members. Become a member here (one price, six museums)
Wear your costume!
Learn more here.
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Free Fall Festival in Pooler, Nov. 16
Come celebrate the season at a fall festival at Savannah Adventist Christian School in Pooler on Sun. Nov. 16 2025, 2-4PM.
Enjoy games, hay rides, face painting, food for sale, and more — fun for the whole family!
Admission is **FREE** (donations welcome).
**Chili Cook-Off** and **Apple Dessert Contest** – Enter your best recipe for just $5 and win prize ribbons!
**Silent Auction** – Bid on great items and experiences. Have a service or item of value you’d like to donate? Contact the school!
Bring your family, invite your friends, and join us for an afternoon of fall fun while supporting our school.
Free & open to the public.
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Winter Festival with Mr & Mrs Claus @ Riverfront Gymnastics Center, Bloomingdale
Save the date for Riverfront Gymnastics Winter Festival on Sunday Nov. 30th featuring a magical visit from Santa & Mrs. Claus.
Tickets are now available here.
Enjoy festive games, sweet treats, holiday cheer, and so much more — this is one event your family won’t want to miss.
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Advanced Academics Academy in Pooler
You are invited to a school yard sale flea market and book sale @ Advanced Academics Academy, 8AM-2PM Saturday Nov. 15 2025.
Advanced Academics Academy is at 605 Hwy. 80 W in Pooler, next to Dollar General.
Open to the public.
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Trick or Treat on River Street, Savannah
Celebrate Halloween with Plant Riverside District in Savannah during Trick or Treat on River Street on Saturday, October 25!
From 2–5 PM Sat. Oct. 25, little ghosts and goblins can collect candy at favorite spots along the Riverwalk.
Families can enjoy mini pumpkin painting with Glitter Box Studios and then end the evening with a free outdoor screening of Hotel Transylvania in MLK Park at 7 PM. Join us for a fun, family-friendly Halloween celebration on the riverfront!
2:00 – 5:00 PM: Trick-or-Treat at District Seafood, District Smokehouse, District Gelato, Graffito, Savannah Tequila Company.
4:00 – 6:00 PM: Mini Pumpkin Painting with Glitter box in Montgomery Park
7:00 – 8:30 PM: Hotel Transylvania in MLK Park
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Here’s a chance for your child to explore, move, make new friends: playdates at Savannah Sharks gym in Rincon.
Learn more here.
Office number: 912.308-3818- Text your questions
Rincon, GA 31426 101 Commercial Court
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