SouthCoast Health Infectious Disease Specialist Dr. James Everhart debunks several myths about the influenza vaccine here.
Looking to get your flu shot this season?
Patients who are 14 and older can go for a quick and convenient appointment at SouthCoast Savannah office. You can schedule your visit online, or make any other appointments or inquiries by calling: 912-691-3600.
Bundle up for a ride on Kindermusik’s one-horse open sleigh! The bells are ringing, the snow is falling, and you will make jingly music together!
Celebrate Kindermusik’s last playdates of 2024 on Sat. Dec. 14 with a flurry of wintry songs, dances, instruments, and making warm memories in the cold weather.
Bring along the whole family for this cozy December playdates: Jingle All the Way!
Parents and children together will engage with instruments, singing, moving, dancing, story time, and more delightful activities in this exciting one-time Kindermusik class. Limited spaces! Claim your child’s spot before it fills!
Sat. Dec. 14, 2024 – choose 10 or 11AM. Playdates are 40 minutes long.
Step into a festive maritime wonderland at Ships of the Sea! From the artistry of maritime tattoos to holiday lights and festive fun, this is an evening you don’t want to miss:
*Explore the Sea of Ink exhibit and uncover the fascinating history behind maritime tattoos. *Snap a picture with Tattooed Santa, who brings maritime charm and holiday cheer as part of the exhibit. *Get creative at our craft station and make your own maritime-inspired holiday keepsake. *Exclusive holiday-themed nautical merchandise—perfect for gifting or keeping! *Sip on festive drinks and enjoy treats while soaking in the glow of the season.
MAGIC OF LIGHTS® brings holiday lights to Savannah for the first time this holiday season
A 32-foot-tall animated Mattel’s Waving Christmas Barbie®, a Prehistoric Christmas scene with life-sized dinosaurs celebrating the season, and the iconic BIGFOOT® Monster Truck.
Those are just a few of the highlights @ the South Georgia State Fair debut of a new Festive Drive-Through Lights Spectacular which opens Fri. Nov. 22 2023. Address: 105 Fort Argyle Rd Savannah, 31419
Magic of Lights is daily, 5PM to 10PM, Nov. 22 2024 through Jan. 4 2025. Tickets available now for purchase, with pricing set per vehicle at MagicofLights.com
This holiday season will shine even brighter, with Magic of Lights turning South Georgia State Fair into a dazzling drive-through light display. The festive spectacular begins on Opening Night NOVEMBER 22 and will light up the nights until Close Night JANUARY 4.
Produced by Family Entertainment Live, “Magic of Lights” will make its debut at SOUTH GEORGIA STATE FAIR in SAVANNAH GA showcasing dozens of displays, festive favorites, and digital animations—all crafted with millions of LED lights to create a memorable holiday experience for the entire family.
Guests can experience Magic of Lights’ beloved holiday displays from the comfort of their own vehicle, including Prehistoric Christmas, Winter Wonderland, the 12 Days of Christmas, Toyland, festive Elves, and Reindeer Road. Along with the 200-foot Enchanting Tunnel of Lights, there will be new and captivating light tunnels to enhance the festive journey.
For the 2024 season, the brand-new MagicVision Selfie Filters will be unveiled featuring fun filters that will transform your selfies into festive holiday-themed images, perfect for sharing with friends and family.
Other dazzling displays include the 32-foot-tall animated Mattel’s Waving Christmas Barbie®, a Prehistoric Christmas scene with life-sized dinosaurs celebrating the season, and the iconic BIGFOOT® Monster Truck. With over two million sparkling lights, Magic of Lights offers a nostalgic and festive experience that everyone will love.
.QUICK FACTS – MAGIC OF LIGHTS • 2+ million lights per Magic of Lights event • 12.6 miles of light cord per Magic of Lights event • 3,750 staff hours to set up each Magic of Lights event • The steel displays are designed, bent, cut and welded into about 800 frames that are combined in different configurations to create each show’s giant winter holiday scenes. Each frame of each scene is designed using the latest CAD technology and hand built in-house from 15 pages of design specifications each. • Each Magic of Lights show uses about 10 miles of steel to build the displays and 10 miles of LED lighting installed inside the displays, there are 10 different colors of LED bulbs used in the shows. Scenes, such as the animated Mattel’s Waving Christmas Barbie, are as high as 32 ft. tall and as long as several hundred feet.
Magic of Lights is daily, 5PM to 10PM, Nov. 22 2024 through Jan. 4 2025. Tickets available now for purchase, with pricing set per vehicle at MagicofLights.com
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Candle Lantern Holiday Tours at Fort Pulaski National Monument are back.
Experience a unique visit during this festive event by taking a night-time guided walk through historic Fort Pulaski, lit by candlelight and oil lamps. This program is a unique opportunity to learn about Fort Pulaski’s holiday history.
Santa will make his grand entrance aboard the Georgia Queen Riverboat on Sunday, December 8, 2024, with help from the Savannah Fire Department.
Families can enjoy a 1½-hour narrated sightseeing cruise – Sailing with Santa – featuring Santa and his crew, crafts, sweet treats, and photo opportunities in Santa’s Workshop.
Toy Drive: Children bringing a new, unwrapped toy for Greenbrier Children’s Center’s Early Learning Program (ages 1–5) will sail for free with a paying adult.
Book your Sailing with Santa seasonal cruise online here.
Event Details:
Date: Sunday, December 8, 2024
Location: Savannah Riverboat Cruises, 9 East River Street, Savannah, GA
Focused on water acclimation and fun, our parent-and-child lessons use songs and water play to help children explore the water with confidence and ease.
“No tears, No fear”— just smiles and splashes.
Find a Savannah-area location near you. Details here.
Brunch with Santa. Gingerbread House Unveiling. Christmas Lighting Ceremony. Holiday Cookie Decorating. Letters to Santa.
Find all of Savannah’s Plant Riverside District holiday fun here.
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Fri. Nov. 29 2024
(Savannah) Free Letters to Santa, 3PM @ Plant Riverside District’s Turbine Cafe. Kids can write and decorate their very own letters to the North Pole! With specially designed stationery, colorful colors, and stickers, kids of all ages can share their Christmas wishes, draw pictures, and let their imaginations soar. Once the letters are ready, they’ll be mailed in Plant Riverside District’s special holiday mailbox for a personalized reply from Santa himself, delivered right to their home. Activity Sheets available as well. Holiday drinks available for purchase. No reservations required. Details here.
(Savannah) Free Gingerbread House Unveiling, 4PM. Plant Riverside District, Generator Hall Lobby. Festive music, kids’ activities, and hot cocoa. Free & open to the public. Details here.
(Savannah) Free Lighting Ceremony, 6:30-7:30PM Plant Riverside District’s MLK Park. Free & open to the public. Holiday songs and spirit by the Southeast Coast Gospel Choir under the direction of Delandrian Aikens, a reading of ‘Twas the Night before Christmas by community leader Roger Moss, and the arrival of Santa and Mrs. Claus. Free & open to the public. Details here.
Holiday Cookie Decorating @ Plant Riverside District’s Turbine Cafe. Freshly baked cookies provided in fun holiday shapes—snowflakes, stockings, candy canes, and more—along with all the decorating essentials, from colorful icings and sprinkles to shimmering edible glitter. This event is perfect for decorators of all ages and skill levels. Take home your creations, or enjoy a taste right away! Cost: $25. Details here.
(Savannah) Brunch with Santa @ Plant Riverside District. A magical brunch filled with holiday cheer, delicious food, and a special visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus. Christmas crafts, Christmas face paint characters, classic holiday tale readings, photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Details here.
Turbine Cafe in Plant Riverside District will provide freshly baked cookies in fun holiday shapes—snowflakes, stockings, candy canes, and more—along with all the decorating essentials, from colorful icings and sprinkles to shimmering edible glitter.
This event is perfect for decorators of all ages and skill levels.
Take home your creations, or enjoy a taste right away! Whether you’re making treats to share or just looking to get creative, Plant Riverside District’s Holiday Cookie Decorating event is a sweet way to celebrate the season together.
Join Coastal Heritage Society and Savannah Ghost Pirates at WIZARD NIGHT on Thurs. Dec. 19 2024 at 7PM @ Enmarket Arena. This event is a local non-profit fundraising night.
Coastal Heritage Society receives 25% of all ticket proceeds sold through the CHS unique link here.
Get ready for a magical night filled with potions, wands and hockey enchantment. Visit Coastal Heritage Society on the Enmarket Arena Mezzanine to learn about their museums, special events throughout the year and FAMILY MEMBERSHIPS!
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Experience the joy of wool felting as SCAD alum Ivy Anderson (B.F.A., fibers, 2024) introduces a study of two-dimensional invention. Guided by Anderson, an expert in textile manipulation, tap your creative vision for unique ornaments made from woolen fibers and yarn.
All skill levels are welcome with an attendee fee of $10. Materials included and dinner provided. To sign up, email Hannah Thompson, manager of museum visitation and programming, at hthompso@scad.edu.
Tour SCAD MOA’s current exhibition offerings to inspire edible decorative elements on holiday cookies as assistant curator Brittany Richmond leads you through a celebration of charismatic confections and contemporary art at TAD Café.
All skill levels are welcome with an attendee fee of $10. Materials included and dinner provided. To sign up, email Hannah Thompson, manager of museum visitation and programming, at hthompso@scad.edu.
Transform paper into festive sheets for wrapping gifts with SCAD MOA educators! Inspired by the colors, textures, and stories behind current exhibitions, employ watercolors and stamps to create distinctive gift wrap for lucky loved ones.
All skill levels are welcome with an attendee fee of $10. Materials included and dinner provided. To sign up, email Hannah Thompson, manager of museum visitation and programming, at hthompso@scad.edu.
Calling all little creatives! Embark on a journey of artistic expression, discovery, and exploration with SCAD MOA educators. Brimming with imaginative activities designed just for kiddos, each day is packed with programming inspired by the latest exhibitions. While enjoying art projects, gallery visits, outdoor play, creative indoor games, dance parties, and, of course, snack time, your budding geniuses (and you) can form new friendships.
Mini Masters Morning is programmed for children ages 1–4. Kids must be accompanied by an adult. To RSVP or for more information, email Hannah Thompson at hthompso@scad.edu.
Kindermusik classes for ages 0-7 and their caregivers – weekly classes on Mondays, Tuesdays, or Wednesdays (morning and evenings available!), and monthly classes offered on Saturdays!
Newborns thru 10 week old infants can attend for FREE! Text “FREE TRIAL” to 912-432-5885 or visit kindermusikwith88keys.com today.
HADESTOWN is a new Broadway musical based on the myth Orpheus & Eurydice. Filled with soulful music, this show is for teens who love to SING – or who can name all the Greek gods from the Percy Jackson series!
SPONGEBOB MUSICAL is set in the world of Bikini Bottom with SpongeBob, Sandy, Patrick & all their friends. We think it’s the best middle school show ever!
IMAGINE A DRAGON puts questing heroes & an army of princesses together at the Dancing Dragon Inn to save the day!
CREATIVE ADVENTURES is theatre fun for little ones, including story time, dress up, crafts & the chance to explore being on stage!
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Little ones can have fun in a holiday workshop this season at the Savannah Cultural Arts Center! Registration is open for visual and performing arts workshops for ages 4 – 11. View the catalog below and sign up today!
Make a Dreidel (Ages 6-8)
Learn about the history of Hanukkah and make a clay dreidel!
Thursday, Dec. 19 | 5-6pm
Block Print Holiday Cards and Bookmarks for Families (Grades K-6)
Create block print holiday cards and bookmarks to take home!
Saturday, Dec. 21 | 9am-12pm
Sugar Plum Fairy Ballet Camp (Ages 7-10)
Focus on the basics of ballet through imagery, props, and technique!
Monday, Dec. 16 and Tuesday, Dec. 17 | 5-7pm
Frozen Fantasy Dance Camp (Ages 4-6)
Make our frozen fantasy come to life through dance, crafts, and more!
Registration takes place on CommunityPass. You must create a CommunityPass account and add all family members you wish to register for classes to the account.
All classes take place at the Savannah Cultural Arts Center at 201 Montgomery St.
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Children are using technology more and more each year. While these devices offer educational content and entertainment, excessive use can lead to chronic negative side effects on their developing bodies and minds.
SouthCoast Health experts weigh in here with tips on how to balance screen time and American Academy of Pediatrics media use recommendations by age.
“Technology has transformed the way we live, and this impact is especially evident in how children grow and interact with the world,” SouthCoast Health Pediatrician, Dr. William Webb explained. “While some apps are excellent tools for educating our children in ways that we cannot, there’s also a downside. The distraction from devices can hinder children’s learning and development compared to past generations.”
If you have additional questions or concerns about how technology is affecting your child, give us a call at 912-691-3600 or visit SouthCoast Health online to schedule an appointment to meet with a member of SouthCoast pediatrics team.
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Each day children will get balance riding lessons, learn about caring for and feeding the horses, participate in team building games, and a surprise special activity.
Camp activities include: Mini Riding Lessons; Horsemanship Activities; Basic Horse Care; Games on Horseback; Team Building Exercises; Arts & Crafts
PRICE: $125 per child AGES: 6 – 12 Years Old TIMES: 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM DATES: November 25th, 26th, 27th, 29th 2024
