Experience the magic of a Disney Cruise this year, and for a limited time your deposit is half off!! The Disney travel gurus at Two Sisters Travel have all the details.

Book a Disney cruise to Bahamas, Caribbean, Alaska, Europe & others for 7-nights or longer departing June 17-December 30, 2017 and pay only half of the required deposit now.

Disney Cruise Line offers a unique vacation experience that blends entertainment and adventure with comfort and convenience. There is something for everyone on a Disney cruise: relaxing “me” time for the adults, imaginative fun for the kids and exciting family time for all. Every voyage features the world-class hospitality that only Disney can provide, and of course, all of your favorite characters.

Make 2017 THE year to spend more quality time with the ones you love.

Contact Tara McCoy at Two Sisters Travel for a Disney Cruise quote and set sail on a magical voyage you and your loved ones will treasure forever.

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If a trip to visit Mickey Mouse is in the plans for this year then you don’t want to miss these deals that were just released. There are 2 brand new ways to save BIG on your next Walt Disney World vacation; saving up 25% off at select resort hotels or free quick service meals.

Book now for travel from Feb. 20 – June 10 and save up to 25% on your room at select resort hotels this spring and early summer. And when you upgrade to a room and ticket package with a minimum 4-day park tickets, you’ll get an extra day at the parks for FREE!

Or take advantage of free quick-service meals at select value resort hotel packages.

The availability for these offers are limited. Rooms will sell out fast.

Contact Tara McCoy at Two Sisters Travel today. Get a quick, no-obligation vacation quote online or call us at 843-284-3241 for details, and let’s start planning your magical Disney vacation! 

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Hilton Head Island Recreation Association will host the 2017 Hilton Head Snow Day on January 28, 2017 from 11AM-4PM at Shelter Cove Community Park.

This family event will have inflatable rides, snowfield, and entertainment! For the kids who have never seen snow, this is the perfect event!

Admission: $10 per child ages 2-17. Adults are free. Food and beverage are sold separately.

For more information, call (843) 681-7273 or visit our website at www.islandreccenter.org.

Is cruising on your vacation wish list for 2017? If so, the deals are HUGE and the time to book an exciting Royal Caribbean cruise vacation is now!

Take advantage of the popular Kids Sail Free promotion available on select, 5-night or longer itineraries. And you can combine this with the 3rd night free offer available on all sailings for extra savings!

For families Royal Caribbean offers exciting amenities such as the DreamWorks Experience or Land & Sea packages with Universal Studios Orlando. For anyone seeking a more couples only escape, there’s plenty of spaces onboard just for adults!

This deal is available on most itineraries including popular destinations like the Caribbean, Bahamas, Alaska, Europe, & more! No matter the adventure you’re seeking Royal Caribbean has it!

Hurry and book your Royal Caribbean cruise vacation now, availability is limited and these deals end January 4, 2017. Get a no-obligation vacation quote online or call 843-284-3241.

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FINAL CALL: Take advantage of 2 ways to save BIG on your next Walt Disney World vacation this winter with the Play, Stay, & Dine promotion or Save Up to 35% at Select Resort Hotels.

When you combine your resort stay, dining, and theme park tickets in the popular Play, Stay, Dine, & Save Promotion, you’ll save up to $500 (based on family of 4).

This offer is available at select Walt Disney World Resort Hotels and includes most stays January 1 – March 7, 2017.

 If you don’t need a dining plan or tickets, you can save up to 25% on your room at select Walt Disney World Resort hotels for most stays.

Secure either of these deals with only a $200 refundable deposit before they expire on next Wednesday, December 21st. Contact Tara McCoy at Two Sisters Travel your no-obligation Disney vacation quote or call us at 843-284-3241 for details, and start planning your magical Disney vacation. 

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Looking to escape the cold, celebrate something special, or just want a great all-inclusive family vacation, Two Sisters Travel has the deals on the newest family-focused, all-inclusive resort in the Caribbean, Nickelodeon Resort by Karisma.

Opening earlier this year the Nickelodeon Resort just outside Punta Cana offers families a five-star luxury, all-inclusive vacation experience that’s filled with playful surprises. The resort features an interactive water park, Aqua Nick, complete with slides & a lazy river and of course all of your kids favorite Nick characters like SpongeBob, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, & more. Parents will love the gourmet restaurants, 24-hour room service, and the spacious accommodations designed for families.

For a very limited time, take advantage of some amazing deals making a Nickelodeon Resort vacation an incredible value! For stays 5 nights or longer enjoy the Kids Stay Free promotion AND a Complimentary Character Breakfast. With this package Two Sisters Travel is also offering an exclusive FREE Swim Up Room Upgrade.

Yes, that’s right you pay for a standard suite, and Two Sisters Travel will upgrade you to a Swim Up Room!!

If you’re looking for the perfect spring break or summer vacation consider Nickelodeon Resort! Contact Two Sisters Travel today for a customized no-obligation quote online or call 843-284-3241 for details.

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Disney salutes the men & women of our armed forces with special ticket pricing & room discounts for select travel dates now through December 2017.

Active and retired US military personnel can save BIG and take advantage of specially priced rooms at select Walt Disney World resort hotels. The average discount is 30-40% off! And these offers can be combined with dining plans to add even more value to your vacation package.

Qualifying military personnel can also purchase up to a total of up to six, 4-day Military Promotional Tickets with a Park Hopper upgrade for $209 each, plus tax. These tickets may be used January 1 through April 8, 2017 and April 24 through December 19, 2017. The Military Promotional Tickets are only available for purchase at military sales outlets, NOT at Walt Disney World resort.

Availability for the room offer is limited, so contact Two Sisters Travel for a no-obligation vacation quote.

Two Sisters Travel offers stress-free concierge vacation planning services for busy families and anyone that doesn’t want to get bogged down with the trip details. They’re here to help you choose the best resort, dining plan (or not), FastPass recommendations, dining reservations, and even review crowd calendars to find the best time of year to travel… best part is that our services are 100% free.

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Universal Orlando Resort’s most popular promotion is back and Two Sisters Travel has all of the details!

Get 2 FREE days when you book a Universal Orlando Resort vacation package with an onsite hotel stay & 2 day Park-to-Park tickets. You’ll have double the time to experience the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Despicable Me Minions, and more of your favorite characters with your family. Enjoy special vacation package benefits including Early park Admission & complimentary park transportation.

Don’t have plans during Thanksgiving or Christmas break? Universal Orlando Resort makes the perfect last-minute destination. Take in a long weekend of adventure and fun for less than $145 per person, per day for a family of 4.

Two Sisters Travel can even create a customized Universal Orlando Resort vacation package for your family with accommodations, tickets, dining plans, Blue Man Group tickets, even admission to Sea World. The possibilities are endless. And you can always rest assured that you’ll receive the lowest pricing, guaranteed. 

Hurry the FREE 2 day ticket offer ends November 14, 2016. Contact Tara McCoy at Two Sisters Travel today for a no-obligation vacation quote online or call 843-284-3241, and let’s start planning your exciting Universal Orlando Resort vacation today. 

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Take advantage of incredible last minute Disney Cruise deals and share the splendor of the holidays onboard a Very MerryTime Cruise.

A winter wonderland awaits you aboard each Disney Cruise ship as well as on Disney’s private island, Castaway Cay! You’ll enjoy special holiday-themed entertainment, decorations, and activities, including:

Mickey’s Tree-Lighting Magic –Disney characters lead holiday carols and the lighting of the glittering, three-deck-tall tree.

Winter Wonderland Ball – Celebrate the arrival of Santa and Mrs. Claus, with your favorite Disney friends at a glamorous ball.

Holiday Carolers – Dickens-inspired characters and carolers carry the spirit of the holidays throughout the ship while singing holiday classics, sometimes with the help of favorite Disney friends.

All of these special events are in addition to the activities you already love, like meet and greets with Santa, building gingerbread houses, listening to holiday storytellers and dancing at the tropical-themed “Deck the Deck Holiday Party.”

With last minute rates as low as $130 per person, per night you don’t want to miss this opportunity to spend quality time with your family this holiday season! These rates are available on select 3, 4, or 7-night Caribbean & Bahamas itineraries sailing from Port Canaveral or Miami.

Hurry, these deals won’t last long. Call Tara McCoy at Two Sisters Travel 843-284-3241 for details, or get a no-obligation quote online!

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Kidz Fest & Family Fun Day
Sat. Nov. 19, 11AM – 5PM
Shelter Cove Park
39 Shelter Cove Ln, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928

FUN Day for kids & families. There will be two sections with BUBBLES GALORE: 1 section for small children, another section for the older children so that all ages get to enjoy it.

There will also be bounce houses, train rides, food, vendors, music, dancing & all the kids favorite characters. The characters will be dancing & inviting the kids to come dance with them.

CHARACTERS: Chase, Skye, Marshall & Rubble from Paw Patrol, Mickey & Minnie, Minions, Elsa, Olaf, The Ninja Turtles, The Incredible Hulk, Spider-Man, Iron Man, Captain America, Peppa & George, Elmo, Abby Cadabby, PJ Masks, Doc McStuffins & more surprise guests!

COST:
Children: $10 (younger than 2: Free)
Parents: Free
Adults without children: $5

A percentage of proceeds from this event will go to Selah Grace fighting childhood cancer at only 5 years old.

JUST ANNOUNCED: 2 new ways to save BIG on your next Walt Disney World vacation with the Play, Stay, Dine, & Save promotion or save up to 35% at select resort hotels.

When you combine your resort stay, dining, and theme park tickets in the popular Play, Stay, Dine, & Save Promotion, you’ll save up to $500 (based on family of 4). This offer is available at select Walt Disney World Resort Hotels and includes most stays Jan. 1 – March 7, 2017. 

If you don’t need a dining plan or tickets, you can save up to 25% on your room at select Walt Disney World Resort hotels for most stays.

Availability for both of these promotions is extremely limited, and rooms will sell out fast. Contact Tara McCoy at Two Sisters Travel your no-obligation Disney vacation quote or call us at 843-284-3241 for details, and start planning your magical Disney vacation! 

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The first full weekend of each month means free weekend access to some of nearby museums through Bank of America’s Museums on Us program including the SCAD Museum of Art in Savannah.

Free admission is for the adult cardholder only. Regular admission applies to children and additional guests.

Free  Bank of America Museum on Us 2016 dates are Nov. 5 & 6; Dec. 3 & 4.

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Nearby participating museums include:

Savannah

SCAD Museum of Art
Saturday: 10AM-5PM
Sunday: Noon-5PM
601 Turner Blvd.
Savannah 31401

Columbia

EdVenture Childrens Museum
9AM-5PM daily
211 Gervais Street
Columbia, SC 29201
(See our list of Things To Do in Columbia, SC With Kids by clicking here. )

Jacksonville

The Museum of Science and History in Jacksonville (MOSH), Fla.
Museum of Contemporary Art in Jacksonville, Fla

Atlanta-area

Atlanta History Center
High Museum of Art in Atlanta
Center for Civil and Human Rights
Tellus Science Museum, Cartersville

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Who is eligible?

To qualify for Museums on Us, you must be a Bank of America or Merrill Lynch card customer. Simply present your Bank of America or Merrill Lynch credit or debit card along with a photo ID to gain one free general admission to any participating institution. Cardholders only; guests are not eligible for free admission.

When is it available?

With qualifying identification, customers can enjoy free admission on the first full weekend of every month.

For a full list of participating museums, please visit the Museums on Us site.

Forget the Rockies, y’all.

Try skiing Southern-style.

Sure, out west the mountains may be higher and the resorts with all their fancy real powder may have more bells and whistles.

But the Southeast does have ski areas worth the one or two tank drive from Savannah and without the extra expense of flying out west.

Below are some Southeast ski resorts where your Southern, snow-challenged kids can fall in love with snow skiing.

Some Ski Southeast ski spots include:

Cataloochee Ski Area , N.C.
Ober Gatlinburg, Tenn.
Sugar Mountain Resort N.C.
Wolf Ridge Resort , N.C.
Appalachian Ski Mountain , N.C.
Beech Mountain Ski Resort , N.C.
Sapphire Valley Ski Area N.C.
Bryce Resort, Va. 
Wintergreen Resort, Va. 
Snowshoe Mtn, W.Va

The Disney travel gurus at Two Sisters Travel have the scoop on a promotion that will save you up to 20% on your Walt Disney World resort stay this fall & winter. But you must act fast these packages will need to be booked by October 8th to take advantage of the deals.

If you’ve dreamed of visiting during the holidays or maybe experiencing the must-do for Disney villain fans, Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party, now is the time to make your plans.

Nobody does the holidays like Disney. All four Walt Disney World Theme Parks are transformed into the “Merriest Place on Earth”. Every corner of the “world” immerses you in the holiday magic from Holidays Around the World at Epcot to the moving display at the Candlelight Processional, and of course all of the beautiful decorations throughout the resort! You can even experience Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas party for a special parade & fireworks.

Hurry and contact Tara McCoy at Two Sisters Travel today for your Disney vacation quote or call 843-284-3241 for details. Remember, when you book a package with Two Sisters Travel you’ll receive complimentary itinerary planning services (dining & fast passes). Don’t miss out on this last chance to save at Walt Disney World in 2016! Let Two Sisters Travel plan your magical getaway.

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The 9th annual THE GREAT PUMPKIN PATCH opens from Oct. 1 -Oct. 31 2016 @ Holiday Farms in nearby Ridgeland, SC, about 1 hour from Savannah.

Spend a day on Holiday Farms enjoying: Bounce house, Haytona Speedway, Duck Race, Cow Milking, Steer Roping, Corn Grinding, Barnyard Zoo, Barrel Racing and of course a hayride to the pumpkin patch. And our personal favorite, Pigtucky Derby (pig races). New this year: Jumppad.

Holiday Farms is now booking field trips for The Great Pumpkin Patch. If you are looking for a fun-filled trip for your school, church group, daycare, scout group, or any other kind of group, you have found the place to go. Book your trip now as dates are filling fast. You may reach Holiday Farms by phone at 843-726-5527 or email holidayfarms@yahoo.com.

For more details, check Holiday Farms  website by clicking here.

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Military Day

Sat. Oct. 1 2016 will be Special Military Day. Half price admission to active duty military, spouses, children with proper military ID.

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Hours

Monday – Thursday: 9AM – 2PM
Friday – Saturday: 9AM – dark (last wagon ride leaves at 6 pm)
Sunday: 1-5PM
This season Fall 2016, Holiday Farms will be open Sundays from 1-5PM

Concessions and Entertainment available on Saturdays only (11AM-4PM)

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Pig Race Schedule
Monday – Thursday 11AM and 1PM
Friday – Saturday 11AM, 1PM, and 3PM

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Prices
$10 Admission per person
*Price includes all activities, games, wagon ride, and a pumpkin*

*Schools, Churches, Scouts and other groups of 20 or more, please call for discount group pricing.*

Family owned and operated since 2008.

Stay connected about other events at Holiday Farms by liking their Facebook page here.

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FOR MORE SAVANNAH-AREA FALL EVENTS, VISIT OUR SAVANNAH FALL FUN GUIDE 2016 HERE. 

Happy September 2016!

To kick off September, we’re thrilled to announce that Poppell Farms – home to favorite hayrides, pumpkin patch & 10-acre corn maze – will have a Peanuts-themed maze for the Fall 2016 season.

In honor of the 50th Anniversary of the beloved Peanuts TV special, It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown, Peanuts Worldwide & Poppell Farms created a custom-designed corn maze that features Linus in the pumpkin patch. The corn maze will be open every Friday night 5-10PM, Saturday 10AM-10PM, Sunday Noon -5PM, Oct. 1-Oct. 30. Poppell Farms will host a special screening of It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown on Sat. Oct. 29, 7:30PM

Great Pumpkin artwork will be displayed in other areas of the farm for photo ops.

Poppell Farms is one of more than 60 farms in North America selected by Peanuts Worldwide to create a Great Pumpkin maze this year.

Poppell Farms is in its 16th year providing fall, family, fun.

Come catch a hay wagon ride down to the pumpkin patch, visit the 10 acre corn maze, watch goat friends Cornelius, Bill, and Cinderella negotiate “The Golden Goat Bridge.” Stop by the barnyard to be greeted by Charlie the llama, Chocolate the pony, Elvis and Earl the resident donkeys and more. A large playground area features the famous “Crop Hopper” jumping pillows.

Poppell Farms grand opening for the 2016 Fall season is 10 AM-5 PM Saturday Oct. 1. 

Poppell Family Farms pumpkin patch, corn maze, hayrides, giant outdoor jumping pillows, barnyard & farm games & activities are open every weekend Oct. 1-Sun. Oct. 30.

New for 2016: The Trail of Terror
An 800 ft. haunted walking trail through the Zombie filled woods.
Running every Friday and Saturday night through Saturday Oct. 29
Recommended for ages 12 & older.
Open Halloween night 5-10PM

Poppell Farms is just outside of Jesup, Ga. and Odum. Grand Opening is Sat. Oct. 1. The farm will be open every weekend through Oct. 30.

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Shrimp & Grits Festival
Sept. 16-18, 2016
Jekyll Island Historic District

A coastal favorite, the Jekyll Island Shrimp and Grits Festival, presented by Southern Living, combines the classic southern dish with family-friendly entertainment, more than 100 art and craft vendors, live music, kids’ zone, food, a craft brew fest, wildlife demonstrations & more. Mark your calendars for this annual three-day event held the third weekend in September.

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Jekyll Island is an easy, roughly 90-minute drive down I-95 from Savannah. See our list of things to do with kids on on Jekyll Island here. 

Stay in the action at one of Universal Orlando Resorts 5 onsite resort hotels & take advantage of exclusive benefits, and special savings!

The travel gals at Two Sisters Travel are sharing all of the details with us, and can even help you take advantage of the Stay More, Save More promotion offering up to 35% off a resort stay this year. This promotion is available at select resorts & dates. Rates as low as $87 per night for a standard room for 7-nights at Cabana Bay Beach Resort.

And when you stay at a Universal Orlando Resort hotel you’ll receive exclusive benefits including early park admission to Wizarding World of Harry Potter. You’re also within walking distance to Universal Studios Florida or a quick water taxi or shuttle ride away. And Deluxe Resorts even include complimentary Express Ticket upgrades, valued at $89 per person, per day.

Universal Orlando Resort is a destination that everyone in the family will enjoy. Watch all of your favorite characters come to life at Universal Studios with attractions featuring Minions, Shrek, Transformers & more. And your adrenaline, thrill-seeking fans will love Islands of Adventure with the new Incredible Hulk coaster & Skull Island: The Reign of Kong 3D ride. And of course the Wizarding World of Harry Potter spans both parks.

Two Sisters Travel can create a customized Universal Orlando Resort vacation package for your family with accommodations, tickets, dining plans, Blue Man Group tickets, even admission to Sea World. The possibilities are endless. And you can always rest assured that you’ll receive the lowest pricing, guaranteed. 

Contact Tara McCoy at Two Sisters Travel today. Get a quick, no-obligation vacation quote online or call us at 843-284-3241 for details, and let’s start planning your exciting Universal Orlando Resort vacation today. 

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Is it Fall yet, y’all?

We can’t wait for the weather to cool and for Poppell family farms to open for the fall season.

If you haven’t taken your family to visit this 10-acre corn maze labyrinth & activity-packed farm in Odum (about six miles from Jesup), please put it on your Fall to-do list..

Poppell Farms grand opening for the 2016 Fall season is 10 AM-5 PM Saturday Oct. 1. 

Poppell Family Farms pumpkin patch, corn maze, hayrides, giant outdoor jumping pillows, barnyard & farm games & activities are open every weekend Oct. 1-Sun. Oct. 30.

New for 2016: The Trail of Terror
An 800 ft. haunted walking trail through the Zombie filled woods.
Running every Friday and Saturday night through Saturday Oct. 29
Recommended for ages 12 & older.
Open Halloween night 5-10PM

About Poppell Farms

Take a hayride to Charlie Brown, Lucy, and Linus in the pumpkin patch, get lost in the corn maze, ride the cow train, feed animals in the petting farm, try steer roping, Spyder Slyder and the all-time kids’ favorite, two crop hoppers, which are giant jumping air pillows that have kids giggling upon their first bounce.

PICNIC AREAS are available for use, so bring your own food or visit Poppell Farms’ CALF-A CONCESSION STAND for hamburgers, hot dogs, sausage dogs, chicken sandwiches & fries. Candy, popcorn & treats available.

Other activities include pony rides ($5); duck races; six & younger playground (with 2 bounce houses); hop-a-long rodeo; Betsy the Milk cow contest; large catfish pond (no fishing / watch them eat)

Corn Maze Design for Fall 2016 Coming Sept. 1 2016

Hours

Poppell Farms is open on Sundays, too, for those whose Saturdays are packed with kids’ sporting events.

Sat. Oct. 1-Sun. Oct. 30, 2016
10 AM-5 PM Saturdays
Noon-5 PM Sundays
(5 PM-10PM Fridays, Maze & Haunted Trail, Nighttime activities)
(5PM-10PM Saturdays, Maze & Haunted Trail, Nighttime activities)

Tickets. For ticket prices, click here. 

Special Events

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Fall is a great time to visit Walt Disney World. Lower crowds, cooler temperatures, and lots of exciting special events. 

And when you book by Aug. 31, you can save up to 25% off most resort stays through Nov. 5 @ select Walt Disney World resort hotels.

Consider an adult-only escape to experience culinary delights, special concerts, celebrity chefs, and more at Epcot Food & Wine Festival. And for 2016, the event has been extended from Sept. 14 through Nov. 14… that’s 62 days of goodness!

Children of all ages will love Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party. On select nights in September & October, you can meet special characters, trick or treat inside the Magic Kingdom, enjoy a special parade & fireworks, and of course, this is hands-down the best time to see Disney villains.

If you’re considering a Disney vacation this fall, request your no-obligation quote from SouthernMamas’ go-to vacation planner for 4 years Two Sisters Travel.

Remember, Disney only requires a $200 refundable deposit to start planning.

Get your vacation quote online or call 843-284-3241, and let’s start your Disney vacation countdown!

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The Bluffton Boiled Peanut Festival has evolved from a one day event to a weekend filled with activities for the whole family to participate in.

Ms. Peanut & Little Goober competition

Start off the festival with Thurs. Sept. 8 at 4:30PM with the official “Cracking of the Nut” at the Bluffton’s Farmers Market & Ms Peanut & Little Goober competition. The Ms. Peanut & Little Goober event is for children under the age of three. There will be a boys and a girls winner. Judges are looking for the cutest little peanuts and goobers to enter. Entry cost: $25. Details here. 

Friday night is a night for the grown ups with the 2nd Annual Peanut Pub Crawl through Old Town Bluffton.

Sat. Sept. 10 Festival 

Bring the whole family down Sat. Sep. 10 from Noon- 5PM for a day filled with tons of peanut fun & a boiled peanut cook-off

Location

Bluffton Village
(Between the Library and the Post Office off 46)
Bluffton, SC 29910

Boiled Peanut Cook-off

Community members, restaurants, bakeries, home cooks, and artisan boilers are welcome to enter. Details on the contest here.

Kids’ Zone
Includes zipline, euro jumper, rock wall, bungie jumper, dunk tank & more.

Cost
No charge for admission. In the “Kid Zone”, several vendors who charge on their own. Prices for those activities range from free and up to around $10 for zip lining.

For more info, click here or email eblack@blufftonchamberofcommerce.org

Free Skidaway Marine Science Day 2016, Skidaway Is., Savannah, Oct. 22 2016

This free campus-wide open house at The UGA Marine Extension Service & Aquarium on Skidaway Island offers activities geared for all ages. Programs, tours, displays and hands-on activities, primarily related to marine science and the coastal environment, are all part of the day’s educational fun.

Open to the public at no charge, the event is presented by the University of Georgia’s Skidaway Institute of Oceanography, the University of Georgia’s Marine Education Center and Aquarium, the University of Georgia’s Shellfish Research Laboratory and Gray’s Reef National Marine Sanctuary.

One of the most exciting featured attractions this year will be a close-up look at Georgia’s first oyster hatchery, a project of the UGA Marine Extension’s Shellfish Research Laboratory and Georgia Sea Grant, units of UGA Public Service and Outreach.

Other activities include tours of the 92-foot Research Vessel Savannah, fun hands-on exhibits at the UGA Aquarium, and explorations of an underwater reef at Gray’s Reef National Marine Sanctuary.

When: Sat. Oct. 22 2016
Time: Noon-4PM

Learn more here. 

All activities at Skidaway Marine Science Day are free.

For additional information, call 912-598-2325, or see http://www.skio.uga.edu/

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CoastFest 2016 in Brunswick 

UGA Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant participate in CoastFest in Brunswick, Ga., every first Saturday in October.

This year’s festival will be Sat. Oct. 1 10AM-4PM @ Depart. of Natural Resources
1 Conservation Way
Brunswick, GA. 31520

This free, family-oriented educational festival is Georgia’s largest outdoor festival celebrating our state’s coastal, environmental, historical and cultural resources. Over 9,000 excited visitors enjoy interactive exhibits and activity areas provided by 80-plus local, regional, state and federal agencies, non-profit organizations and institutions of higher learning.

Touch tanks with live coastal animals, educational information, games and activities for the whole family are just part of our offerings.

More details here.

UPDATE: THIS EVENT IS CANCELLED DUE TO HURRICANE MATTHEW RECOVERY. 

Annual Great Ogeechee Seafood Festival will be October 14-16 2016 in Richmond Hill and will feature a headline musical performance from country music star Jerrod Niemann.

The Richmond Hill/Bryan County Chamber of Commerce will host the Great Ogeechee Seafood Festival Oct. 14-16 in J.F. Gregory Park (521 Cedar St.).

The festival will include live music, crafts, seafood, carnival rides, and feature live music.

To see the schedule of entertainers will performing click here. 

J.F. Gregory Park is at 521 Cedar St., Richmond Hill.

2016 ADMISSION PRICES:

ADULTS (16 and older): Friday and Sunday $5 (No Re-admission) • Saturday $10 (Re-admission Allowed)

KIDS (ages 6-15): Friday and Sunday $5 (No Re-admission) • Saturday $5 (Re-admission Allowed)

CHILDREN (5 and under): FREE all weekend!

All admission will be paid at the gate.

For more information, please contact info@goseafoodfestival.com, call 912-756-3444 or visit www.goseafoodfestival.com .
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Entertainment schedule

Niemann will perform Oct. 15 at J.F. Gregory Park.

In addition to Niemann, the following entertainers will perform in J.F. Gregory Park at 521 Cedar Street for the Seafood Festival:

● 3rd ID Infantry Division Rock Band
October 14, 2016
6 – 7 p.m.

● Estebans Hat
October 14, 2016
7 – 8 p.m.

● Guns for Hire
October 14, 2016
8:15 – 9:15 p.m.

● Georgia Fire Band
October 14, 2016
9:30 – 11 p.m.

● Richmond Hill Middle School Band
October 15, 2016
10:30 – 11:30 a.m.

● Off Broadway
October 15, 2016
11:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.; 1:30 – 2 p.m.

● Line Dance Fever
October 15, 2016
12 – 12:30 p.m.

● Kelly & Company / Legacy Irish Dance Academy
October 15, 2016
12:30 – 1:30 p.m.

● Dancing Unlimited
October 15, 2016
2 – 3 p.m.

● Life Moves Dance Studio
October 15, 2016
3 – 4 p.m.

● Big Al Mack from Kidd Kraddick’s Morning Show
October 15, 2016
DJ’ing throughout the evening.

● Jordan Fisher
October 15, 2016
7 – 7:45 p.m.

● The Voice’s Adam Wakefield
October 15, 2016
8 – 9:30 p.m.

● Jerrod Niemann
October 15, 2016
9:30 – 10:45 p.m.

● Fireworks
October 15, 2016
10:50 – 11:00 p.m.

● At Sundown
October 16, 2016
12:45 – 1:45 p.m.

● Ember City
October 16, 2016
2 – 3 p.m.

● FBC Worship Team
October 16, 2016
3:15 – 4:15 p.m.

Annual two-day Beaufort Shrimp Festival celebrates local food, live music & contests @ the Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park on Fri. Sept. 30 & Sat. Oct. 1 2016. The festival will feature local food, live music, contests & more.

Food & beverages will be available for purchase.

At 8AM Sat. Oct. 1, participate in the 5k Run/Walk & the children’s Popcorn Shrimp Run. Food & beverage booths, the Arts & Crafts Market & the children’s area will open later in the morning, followed by the adult Shrimp Heading and children’s Shrimp Peeling competitions, Restaurant Competition, the Sea Island Rotary’s Charity Shrimp Race & live entertainment.

The Sea Island Rotary Club’s Annual Charity Shrimp Race gives spectators the opportunity to adopt one or more of the 5,000 rubber floating shrimp that are dropped into the Beaufort River. Shrimp will float toward a designated finish line & the first 10 to finish will earn their owners $5,000 in cash, plus offer the chance to win $1M.

FOR MORE FREE LOCAL FAMILY EVENTS, CLICK HERE.