Trunk or Treats in Savannah on Oct. 31

*Come out to Trunk or Treat at First Christian Church, 6-8 PM Friday, October 31st from 6-8. 711 E Victory Drive on Friday. Contact the church office at 912-236-0363 with any questions.

*Come to White Bluff United Methodist Church at 11911 White Bluff Road, Savannah for their annual TRUTH AND TREAT event in the church parking lot next to the White Bluff-Abercorn Connector on Friday, October 31, 7 PM. Park off to the right as you enter & walk your children down. Costumes, candies, decorated trunks. Don’t miss the fun! Free and open to the public.

Other Halloween kids events on Oct. 31

*SCAD’s FREE BOOLand for Savannah kids, families. 6-8 PM, Oct. 31. Details here. 

*FREE Fall Festival @ New Convenant Church & Preschool. 6:30-8:30 PM. Open to the public. Oct. 31. Details here. 

*Live history lesson/true ghost story: Savannah’s historic Davenport House presents “Dreadful Pestilence: Savannah’s Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1820.”  For children 8 & older. Details here.  Oct. 31

*Savannah Haunted Houses: Alee Shriners’ Terror Plantation.  Oct. 31 & Nov. 1 . Details here.

FOR PUMPKIN PATCHES, FALL FESTIVALS ETC VISIT OUR FALL FUN GUIDE BY CLICKING HERE. 

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Trick or Treat Times in Savannah, Hilton Head 

·         Savannah: The city does not set certain trick-or-treating times unless the holiday falls on a Sunday.

·         Pooler: The Pooler Police Department recommends trick-or-treating between 4 and 8pm.

·         Statesboro: 6pm-8pm

·         Richmond Hill: 6-9pm

·         Hinesville/ Fort Stewart: 6-8pm

·         Effingham County: Trick-or-treating begins at 6pm

·         Hilton Head: Kroger at Shelter Cove Towne Center will be hosting a trick-or-treat event from 3-7pm

·         Hardeeville: Trick-or-treat down Main St. from 5:30 to 8:30pm.

Elsa isn’t on the ice in Savannah’s annual Disney on Ice show.

But Elsa certainly is in the audience. Lots of Elsas.

Oodles of little girls dressed up as Elsa at the skating spectacular that’s in Savannah this weekend for nine performances at the Savannah Civic Center.    Disney on Ice encourages kids attending the event to dress up as their favorite princesses & heroes.

We attended the packed opening night this week & loved seeing all the kids dressed as their favorite Disney characters.

Disney On Ice presents Treasure Trove  features all your Old School Disney favorites- Rapunzel, Alice & the Mad Hatter, Tinker Bell, Peter Pan, Captain Hook, Tiana, Cinderella, Jasmine, Ariel, Sleeping Beauty, Belle, Mulan, Snow White  and, my favorite, the Seven Dwarfs.

The crowd loved Simba, Nala, Pumbaa and Timon as they discovered the true meaning of the ‘Circle of Life.’

The show is about 1 hour & 45 minutes with a 20 minute intermission about 40 minutes in the performance.

Tickets for Disney On Ice presents Treasure Trove are available at the Savannah Civic Center Box Office here and Etix.com.

Savannah Showtimes 2014
10:30 AM Fri. Oct. 24
7 PM Fri. Oct. 24
11 AM Sat. Oct. 25
3 PM Sat. Oct. 25
7 PM Sat. Oct. 25
1:30 PM Sun. Oct. 26
5:30 PM Sun. Oct. 26

Savannah Civic Center Martin Luther King Arena, 301 W. Oglethorpe Ave,  Savannah, 31401

Disclosure: We received tickets at no cost for this review.

Spanish tall ship El Galeón Andalucía will visit historic River Street on Oct. 24 – Nov. 2 2014 during its five-month tour of the east coast sponsored by the National Air, Sea & Space Foundation.

For Halloween, the ship will transform into a Haunted Pirate Ship. While most of the haunted ship events are for ages 18 & older, there will be a special Kids Night, Oct. 30, 6-9 PM when kids can tour the haunted pirate ship & trick or treat down River Street. 

The ship will also be open for public tours in its NON-haunted version from Oct. 24-Nov. 2.

The 170-foot, 500-ton ship is the only Galeón class vessel sailing today. Five of the seven decks will be available for the public to tour.

It carries an all-Spanish crew of 25 sailors, several of which will welcome visitors aboard when they tour this one-of-a-kind vessel.

El Galeón Andalucía was featured in the NBC series “Crossbones” starring John Malkovich as the legendary pirate Blackbeard which aired this summer.

Some more of the featured family events throughout the two week tall ship visit include:

* Tours of the ship – Oct. 24-Nov. 1.
* Blackbeard’s Treasure Hunt (through downtown Savannah) – Sat. Oct. 25
* Pre-Treat on River Street (with a family friendly Haunted Pirate Ship) –Thurs. Oct. 30
* Haunted Pirate Ship – the ship will pay homage to Savannah, one of the most haunted cities in America, when it is transformed into a haunted pirate ship Oct. 31. For ages 18 & older.

More info including tickets here.

FOR MORE HALLOWEEN KIDS EVENTS IN SAVANNAH CLICK HERE.

Got those Halloween 2014 costumes yet?

One place you’re going to want to hit while in costume is the Halloween Hike @ Oatland Island Wildlife Center , one of our all time favorite annual kids’ events in Savannah! 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!

This year’s Halloween Hike will be 5-8 PM Oct. 24 & 25.

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.

FOR MORE LOCAL KIDS’ HALLOWEEN & FALL EVENTS,  CLICK HERE. 

Here’s a way your kids can trick or treat, enjoy other Halloween activities & connect with the SCAD community.

Join BooLand for an evening of Halloween themed activities, goodies and trick or treating.

FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

6-8 PM October 31, 2014 at The Terrace between East 62nd & East 63rd streets in Midtown Savannah betweeen Abercorn & Habersham streets, behind Habersham Village. SCAD students dress up and give out candy to the children from the community.

Children activities include:

– Cookie decorating
– Chocolate covered apples
– GloWalk
– Ghost lollipops
– Face painting
– Fortune telling
– BooBowling
– Corn hole
– Photo booth
– Themed music
– And more!

FOR MORE LOCAL HALLOWEEN KIDS’ EVENTS, CLICK HERE. 

You’re invited to Spooky Skate Night, Trunk or Treat & Pumpkin Patch at Tybee YMCA, Fri. Oct. 17

6-8 PM. Cost is $4 including rentals

912-786-9622

Family Friendly Skate Night is hosted on the third Friday of each month at 6 PM. The gymnasium is transformed into a roller rink of fun. Family friendly music and lost of fun are guaranteed! Roller blades and roller skates for all sizes youth and adults. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Pls call ahead to confirm this monthly event is happening: (912) 786-9622.

Tybee YMCA, 204 5th Street,  Tybee Island, GA 31328 

FOR MORE LOCAL HALLOWEEN KIDS’ EVENTS, CLICK HERE. 

The 2nd Annual Woof! Woof! 5K Walk/Run Over Pet Cancer aims to educate and raise awareness for pet cancer in our community and to raise funds for the Blue Buffalo Foundation for Cancer Research, the local Hope Chest Charitable Foundation and local pet rescue agencies.

8 AM-Noon Sat. Nov. 1
Habersham Village at 61st & Habersham streets in Savannah’s Ardsley Park
Begins at Jacob G Smith Elementary at 210 Lamara Dr, Savannah, GA 31405

Goal: to raise $100,000 for pet cancer research through this event.

The one-day event will include:
*5K Walk/Run through beautiful Ardsley Park in Savannah
*Pet Celebration lanterns to honor your cherished companions. Memorialize a pet you’ve lost or celebrate a pet you love with a beautiful lantern.
*Attempt to break the Guinness World Record for Most Dogs in a Costume Parade! This is the second attempt to break this record in the Greater Savannah area.
*Food and entertainment at the after party

The 2nd Annual Woof! Woof! 5K Walk/Run Over Pet Cancer will benefit the Blue Buffalo Pet Cancer Awareness Foundation, The Hope Chest Charitable Foundation and Local Pet Rescue Agencies.

For more information or to register please visit www.WoofWoofRun.com

The Great Ogeechee Seafood Festival 2014 @ JF Gregory Park in Richmond Hill, Ga. features great seafood, live music, arts & crafts, carnival rides and more

2014 FESTIVAL DATES & TIMES
Friday, Oct. 17th 5:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 18th 10:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m.
Sunday, Oct. 19th 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

ADMISSION PRICES

ADULTS (16 & older)
Friday and all-day Sunday $5.00 (No re-admission)
Saturday all day $10.00 (Re-admission allowed)

KIDS (ages 6-15)
Friday and all-day Sunday $5.00 (No re-admission)
Saturday all day $5.00 (Re-admission allowed)

CHILDREN (ages 5 and under)
FREE all weekend

CARNIVAL PRICES – Wristbands for unlimited rides

Friday:
5-11p.m. $20.00
Saturday:
10 a.m. – 4 p.m. $17.00
4 p.m. – 11 p.m. $20.00
Sunday:
all day $20

Cash only (no checks or credit/debit cards are accepted) ATM’s will be on site.

Great Ogeechee Seafood Festival,goseafoodfestival.com, Cedar Street, Richmond Hill, Ga 31324, (912) 756-3444, On Twitter @goseafoodfest

UPDATE: Winner is Starr Ritchie!

Perfect Halloween treat!

This week, win a Gigi’s Cupcakes of Savannah Halloween BOO Box assorted mini box (24 cupcakes).

To enter to win, “like” Gigi’s Cupcakes of Savannah by clicking here. Then answer this question on their wall: Please share your favorite Fall family tradition. (Hint: visit our Fall Fun Guide 2014 here for ideas) Don’t forget to say that SouthernMamas.com sent you!

Deadline to enter 10 PM Mon. Oct. 13 2014. We’ll announce the winner here & on our SouthernMamas.com Facebook page.

The winner can redeem the 24 mini box anytime before Halloween.

Gigi’s has these oh-so tricky-treaty Halloween BOO BOXES available now – 12 for $18 or 24 for $33.

You can order cupcakes online at www.gigiscupcakesusa.com/orderahead

Gigi’s Cupcakes of Savannah is at 5521 Abercorn St., next to Petite Feet and across from the Publix Twelve Oaks Shopping Center.

Gigi’s Cupcakes of Savannah, 5521 Abercorn St, Suite 100,  912.349.2778 or email savannahga@gigiscupcakesusa.com , www.gigiscupcakesusa.com/savannahgeorgia. On Facebook here. Gigi’s Cupcakes of Savannah is a SouthernMamas advertiser. 

Skidaway Island Rotarians join with The Village Library and The Landings Art Association to bring you the Annual Fall Festival in The Village on Skidaway Island on October 25, 2014, 10:30am to 3:00pm.

FREE & open to the public.

Special events during the festival include a Corvette Car show hosted by the Costal Corvette Association. The Library will host a books sale and face painting for children. The Landings Art Association will host a large Art Show along Skidaway Village Walk.

Publix Supermarket will partner with the Rotary Club of Skidaway Island to offer Hamburger, Hot Dog and Bratwurst food service for you to enjoy while attending the Fall Festival.

Event sponsors have funded live music, “The Rogues”, with lots of room to dance and Kids Zone entertainment (Bounce Palace/Slide and Kiddie Train). The Rotary Club will sponsor a 50/50 raffle. Tickets will be available from Rotarians during the event. At the Spring Fling, the winner walked away with over $350 in cash. Other drawing prizes will be available. Contact Doug Powelson at 912-598-1768 or visit www.skidwayrotary.org

FOR MORE FALL FESTIVALS, VISIT OUR FALL FUN GUIDE HERE. 

Visit the SouthernMamas.com Fall Fun 2014 Guide throughout the season by clicking here to find pumpkin patches, fall festivals, Halloween fun & more.

Here’s how to make the most of this beautiful season in the Lowcountry. This list will be updated throughout the season.

*Holiday Farms pumpkin patch, hayrides. Open Mon-Sat Oct. 1-Oct. 31. Details here. 

*Madrac Farms pumpkin patch, corn maze, hayrides. Open every Thurs, Fri. & Sat. Oct. 2-Nov.1. Details here. 

*Poppell Farms pumpkin patch, corn maze, hayrides. Open every weekend Oct. 4 – Nov. 2. Details here.

*Spanish tall ship El Galeón Andalucía on River Street Oct. 24-Nov. 2. Transforms into Haunted Pirate Ship near Halloween. Details here. 

*Kids’ Night on Haunted Pirate Ship, River Street, Oct. 30. Details here.

*Savannah Haunted Houses: Alee Shriners’ Terror Plantation. Oct. 31 & Nov. 1 . Details here.

*Halloween Costume Contest for ages 0-10 & trick or treating at Richmond Hill Farmer’s Market, Oct. 28. Details here.

*FREE Tree Tots Costume Party, Pooler Library, Oct. 29. Details here. 

*SCAD’s FREE BOOLand for Savannah kids, families. 6-8 PM, Oct. 31. Details here. 

*FREE Fall Festival @ New Convenant Church & Preschool. 6:30-8:30 PM. Open to the public. Oct. 31. Details here. 

*Live history lesson/true ghost story: Davenport House presents “Dreadful Pestilence: Savannah’s Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1820.” For ages 8+. Friday & Saturday nights in October 2014. Details here. 

*Red, White & Blue Hot Air Balloon Festival, w/ trick or treating on Nov. 1, Savannah Nov. 1 & 2. Details here. 

*Break the record for most pets in costume @ Savannah Pet Costume Parade & Woof! Woof! 5K Walk/Run to fight pet cancer, Savannah. Nov. 1. Details here.

*FREE Savannah Zombie walk, free make-up by make-up artists with canned food donation, Nov. 1. Details here. 

*FREE Family Day @ Jepson Center, Nov. 1. Details here.

*FREE Savannah Food Day Festival 2014, Daffin Park, 11 AM-5 PM Nov. 2. Details here.

*Beaufort Heritage Days Celebration 2014, Nov. 6-8. Details here. 

*Fairy Party Meet and greet with Tink and her fairy friends, Tinker Tea Party & more, Savannah. Details here. 

*FREE Paws in the Park Fall Festival including dog-owner look alike contest @ Bryan Co. Bark Park, Richmond Hill, Nov. 8. Details here.

*KiDS Rock Savannah, 1 mile run, Daffin Park, Nov. 9. Details here. 

*FREE KodeStars Arcade where kids can play video games created by elementary, middle & high school students, Nov. 15. Details here. 

*FREE Savannah Children’s Book Festival, Nov. 15. Details here. 

*FREE children’s activities @ Telfair Art Fair, Savannah, Nov. 15. Details here.

*Harvest Festival & Cane Grinding @ Oatland Island Wildlife Center, Nov. 22. Details here.

*$5 Girls Golf Clinic @ The Club at Savannah Harbor, Nov. 22. Details here.

*Pee Wee Rodeo for Urban Hope, Savannah. Nov. 22. Details here. 

Big Truck FREE Family Fun Night @ The Sandbox Children’s Museum on Hilton Head Is.

September 5 2014-Free Family Fun Night, 5:30-7:30 PM.

Bring the kids to come see, touch, climb inside Hilton Head Fire and Rescue Fire Truck/Engine, The Palmetto Electric Bucket Truck, Tommy’s Towing tow truck.

Plus, free admission to the museum, bounce house (weather permitting), fun arts & crafts, face painting.

Bring a friend for this FREE night of fun. Light picnic dinner will be provided.

Family Fun Nights made possible in part by: The Bargain Box.

For more information about The Sandbox, visit www.thesandbox.org  or call (843) 842-7645 or e-mail crinehart@thesandbox.org .

The Sandbox Children’s Museum, 18-A Pope Avenue, next to St. Andrew’s by the Sea United Methodist Church, Hilton Head Is., 29928 www.thesandbox.org The Sandbox Children’s Museum is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

FOR MORE FREE LOCAL KIDS’ EVENTS, VISIT OUR FREEBIES PAGE HERE. 

September is Library Card Signup Month & Live Oak Public Libraries are celebrating with special FREE balloon parties at various branches throughout September.

Featuring the stories “Aladdin,” “Robin Hood” and “Harry Potter”. A library card isn’t required to attend the program (but if you don’t already have one, it’s a perfect time to “get carded”).

See Savannah Balloons brand new show “One Wish, Two Wish, Red Wish, Blue Wish” for free at the Live Oak Public Libraries!

Someone is trying to steal the identity of Miss Lynnae, the Balloon Lady. Who is real and who is the imposter? The Red and Blue Genies help to sort it all out! Featuring the following books: “Aladdin”, “Harry Potter”, “Star Wars”, “Robin Hood” and “How To Train Your Dragon”.

Come see what happens and have a great time!

“One Wish, Two Wish, Red Wish, Blue Wish” Balloon Parties

Tybee Library, 786-7733
Tuesday, Sept. 16, 10 a.m.

Bull Street Library, 652-3600
Wednesday, Sept. 17, 10:30 a.m.

Pooler Library, 748-0471
Thursday, Sept. 18, 10:30 a.m.

Hinesville Library, 368-4003
Monday, Sept. 22, 10:30 a.m.

Rincon Library, 826-2222
Monday, Sept. 22, 4 p.m.

Thunderbolt Library, 354-5864
Tuesday, Sept. 23, 11 a.m.

Southwest Chatham Library, 925-8305
Tuesday, Sept. 23, 4:30 p.m.

W. W. Law Library, 236-8040
Wednesday, Sept. 24, 11 a.m.

West Broad Library, 232-6395
Thursday, Sept. 25, 10:30 a.m.

Oglethorpe Mall Library, 925-5432
Thursday, Sept. 25, 4 p.m.

FOR MORE FREE KIDS’ EVENTS IN THE GREATER SAVANNAH AREA, VISIT OUR FREEBIES PAGE HERE. 

Experience SCAD’s own ‘Night at the Museum’ – free of charge.

Aug. 28, 5:30 p.m. @ the SCAD Museum of Art

Visit Savannah College of Art and Design’s cool museum on a hot summer night! Bring the family and enjoy a screening of the blockbuster movie “Night at the Museum” (rated PG), followed by a flashlight-guided scavenger hunt tour of the galleries.

Film begins 5:30 p.m.; tour begins 7:30 p.m.

The screening and tour are free and open to the public.

Tour space is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Sign up 5-5:30 p.m. at the museum front desk.

Galleries are open 5-8 p.m.

Email Melissa Messina, SCAD Museum of Art program manager, at mmessina@scad.edu for more information .

FOR MORE FREE SAVANNAH KIDS’ EVENTS, CLICK HERE.

Back-to-school means back to free family & after-school activities @ the various Live Oak public library branches throughout Chatham, Effingham and Liberty counties.

FOR THE COMPLETE LIST OF LIBRARY FAMILY OR AFTER-SCHOOL ACTIVITIES, CLICK HERE.

Highlights include:

“My Little Pony” Party
Oglethorpe Mall Library, 925-5432
Monday, Sept. 15, 4 p.m.
Meet the ponies of Ponyville with fun stories, games and crafts. Ages 4 to 12.

Baby Jamz
Pooler Library, 748-0471
Thursday, Sept. 25, 10:30 a.m.
Bring your family and friends as we crank up the tunes and boogie down in the library! A movement and music program, children and their caregivers get to play musical instruments, sing and dance together. Ages 0 to 4.

Homeschool Hangout
Oglethorpe Mall Library, 925-5432
Tuesday, Oct. 2, 1 p.m.
Homeschoolers ages 7 to 12 and their families are invited to this specially designed program on the first Tuesday of each month. This month will be an introduction to Scratch programming. Learn to code animations and build games.

Craft Extravaganza
Have fun creating crafts with family and friends. All ages.
Midway Library, 884-5742
Tuesday, Sept. 23, 4 p.m.
Hinesville Library, 368-4003
Wednesday, Sept. 24, 3 p.m.

Family Knitting Group
Southwest Chatham Library, 925-8305
Experienced knitters share their techniques and teach beginners and those working a socks project during this family style program. Ages 8 and up. To register and for information on supplies, call the Southwest Chatham Library Children’s Department at 925-8305.
Saturday, Sept. 13, Socks Project at 11 a.m.
Saturday, Sep. 20, Socks Project at 11 a.m.
Saturday, Sept. 27, Socks Project at 11 a.m.

ARTattack!
Rincon Library, 826-2222
Wednesday, Sept. 17, 3 to 5 p.m.
Springfield Library, 754-3003
Thursday, Sept. 18, 3 to 5 p.m.
This drop-in program features projects based on the works of famous artists. Ages 5 and up.

Simple Science
Thunderbolt Library, 354-5864
Monday, Sept. 22, 4 p.m.
Simple science activities for ages 8 to 14.

“My Little Pony” Party
Oglethorpe Mall Library, 925-5432
Monday, Sept. 15, 4 p.m.
Meet the ponies of Ponyville with fun stories, games and crafts. Ages 4 to 12.

FOR MORE FREE LOCAL KIDS’ EVENTS, VISIT OUR FREEBIES PAGE HERE. 

BACON FEST 2014 at Savannah’s Historic River Street

The inaugural event will take place on September 5 & 6 during September First Friday & Saturday weekend! Get ready because select local restaurants will be serving up their mouthwatering bacon creations all weekend long.

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.

Bacon Fest will kick-off on Friday, September 5 from 4-10pm with First Friday fireworks presented by Wet Willie’s Savannah at 9:30pm. The festivities will continue on Saturday, September 6 from 10am-10pm. Regional artisans will be set up along Rousakis Plaza displaying a variety of handmade works for bacon lovers & festival goers to browse through.

WHEN: September 5, 2014 – September 6, 2014 all-day
WHERE: Rousakis Riverfront Plaza, 115 East River St., Rousakis Riverfront Plaza, Savannah, 31401
Free & Open to the Public
Savannah Waterfront Association, 912.234.0295
The following restaurants will be dishing out their creations for bacon enthusiasts to enjoy:
Andaz Savannah
Baked by Rach
Bayou Café
Bub-Ba-Q
Chocolat by Adam Turoni
Crystal Beer Parlor
Short N Sweet
The Naked Dog/Repicci’s Italian Ice
Top Deck at Cotton Sail
Wet Willies
Wild Wing Café

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

The City of Savannah and Parker’s present Picnic in the Park – a beloved Savannah tradition that takes place in Forsyth Park on Sunday, October 5, 2014. This event celebrates the National Arts and Humanities month by featuring an evening of live music, family friendly activities, and a creative spread of picnics big and small!

Every year, Picnickers have an opportunity to enter the legendary “Picnic Contest”. Picnickers are encouraged to design an imaginative picnic spread that is inspired by the suggested theme. This year’s theme is ‘Fly Me to the Moon’; a romantic song recorded by a famous cabaret singer Mabel Mercer, and later by Johnny Mathis. Picnickers are encouraged to design an imaginative picnic spread embracing a night of romance and love in Savannah’s beautiful city park.

Those who enter their spread in the picnic contest will be eligible to win an array of prizes presented by the Picnic Contest Host, Parker’s.

Picnic in the Park is funded by the City of Savannah Department of Cultural Affairs along with the presenting sponsor, Parker’s.

Picnic in the Park Schedule

3:00 pm Picnic Contest Registration at Parker’s tent
3:45 pm Windsor Forest Drumline, Band Director – Lee Ewing
4:00 pm Johnson High School Chorus
4:45 pm Savannah Arts Academy Orchestra
5:00 pm Picnic Contest Judging begins
5:30 pm Equinox Jazz Quintet
7:00 pm Welcome – Parker’s
7:10 pm Savannah Philharmonic Concert
7:55 pm Intermission/ Picnic Contest Winners Announced
8:15 pm Savannah Philharmonic Concert Continues
9:00 pm Concert Ends

Free and open to the public.

For more information, please contact Erin Seals, Marketing Coordinator for City of Savannah at eseals@savannahga.gov or call 912-651-6417. All picnic contestants must register their picnic on October 5.

Haunted Trail @ Skidaway Is. State Park
Friday, Oct 24, 2014 until Saturday, Oct 25, 2014 7:30 PM to 9 PM
If you dare, wind through dark shadows in the haunted woods, where zombies roam free. The Park Ranger will guide you into the graveyard beneath ancient oak trees. Keep close together and perhaps you will be safe from the ghosts and ghouls drifting under moonlight darkened by looming clouds and fog. $5 per person $5 parking. 912-598-2300.

Fall-oween Family Fun Day & Trick-or-Treating in the campground @ Skidaway Is. State Park
Sunday, Oct 26, 2014 1 PM
Celebrate Fall with games, crafts and activities all focused on the season and Halloween. Bring a bag to Trick-or-Treat through the campground at 3:00 pm. $2 per child $5 parking. 912-598-2300.

Skidaway Is. State Park, 52 Diamond Cswy, Savannah, GA 31411, 912-598-2300, http://gastateparks.org/SkidawayIsland

Experience SCAD’s own ‘Night at the Museum’ – free of charge.

Aug. 28, 5:30 p.m. @ the SCAD Museum of Art

Visit Savannah College of Art and Design’s cool museum on a hot summer night! Bring the family and enjoy a screening of the blockbuster movie “Night at the Museum” (rated PG), followed by a flashlight-guided scavenger hunt tour of the galleries.

Film begins 5:30 p.m.; tour begins 7:30 p.m.

The screening and tour are free and open to the public.

Tour space is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Sign up 5-5:30 p.m. at the museum front desk.

Galleries are open 5-8 p.m.

Email Melissa Messina, SCAD Museum of Art program manager, at mmessina@scad.edu for more information .

FOR MORE FREE SAVANNAH KIDS’ EVENTS, CLICK HERE.

Leopold’s Ice Cream in Savannah celebrates 95 years of tasty memories at their annual Birthday Block Party Saturday, Aug. 16.

The dancers are ready, the band is in tune and the Birthday Cake Ice Cream has been lovingly made. It’s Birthday Block Party time at Leopold’s Ice Cream.

Come help Leopold’s celebrate 95 years of Tasty Memories at our annual Leopold’s Ice Cream Birthday Block Party! Join us for live music, games, kid’s activities, contests and dancing in the street.

In recognition of their 95 years in Savannah, and as a way to thank the community for your long and loyal support, Leopold’s will offer ninety-five cent single scoops all day.

The shop opens at 11 a.m. and the block party starts at noon. Leopold’s will need kids (young and young at heart) to help blow out the candles and cut the birthday cake at 3 p.m.

Free and fun for the entire family. We’ll see you there.

Stage Schedule:
Noon – Storyteller J’Miah Nabawi
1pm – Coastal Starz representing Coastal Performing Arts Academy
2:30pm – The Ballet School with artistic director Heidi M. Carter
3pm – Join us as we cut our 95th birthday cake!
3:30pm – Abeni Cultural Arts Performing Dance Studio
4:30 – 8:30pm – The Twinz

Leopold’s Ice Cream, 212 E. Broughton St., Savannah, 31404. 912-234-4442 www.leopoldsicecream.com 

Free Sand Gnats tickets this Sat. Aug. 2 from St. Joseph’s/Candler

Just bring a non-perishable food item to the game and receive a free ticket.

WHAT: St. Joseph’s/Candler Community Night to benefit St. Mary’s Community Center. Everyone is invited.
WHEN: Aug. 2, 6:05 p.m. Food drop off and ticket pick up will begin at Grayson Stadium at 5:00 p.m., 1401 E Victory Dr, Savannah 31404
WHY: The non-perishable food items will benefit the St. Mary’s Community Center.

THE DETAILS: St. Mary’s Community Center serves the westside of Savannah from its base in the historic Cuyler-Brownville neighborhood. St. Mary’s Community Center is a community outreach initiative of St. Joseph’s/Candler and a living demonstration of its mission. The center helps residents through education, job training and children’s services.

FOR MORE FREE LOCAL KIDS’ SUMMER EVENTS, CLICK HERE.

Coach Val’s Tumblegym on Wilmington Is. is now registering for Fall 2014 classes beginning August 4th. Mention you saw Coach Val’s Tumblegym on SouthernMamas.com site to receive $10 off registration fee.

Classes available:

Wiggle Worms: 30min classes ages walking – 2yrs This “Parent and Me class” is designed to incorporate the earliest aspects of physical fitness, enhance fine and gross motor skills, body awareness, and muscle coordination while promoting physical, mental and social development. Music, basic gymnastics movements, and games create a fun and healthy atmosphere for you and your child.

Grasshoppers: 45 min classes ages 2-3yrs This toddler class is open to children who enjoy having parents close by and are ready to learn to follow instructions from another adult. We ask parent/guardian to assist until their child is ready to participate on their own. This class continues to enhance your child’s fine and gross motor skills, social skills, strength and coordination through the activities and obstacle courses that emphasize eye-hand coordination, climbing, hanging, jumping, running, and rolling in a fun and safe environment.

Bumble Bees : 60 min classes ages 3-4yrs This class continues to enhance and challenge your child’s physical, social and cognitive development. Basic tumbling and gymnastics skills, ball handling skills and preschool concepts are taught. Group activities, teamwork, and fun theme-based curriculum keep your child engaged and excited to participate.

Fire flies: 60 min/week ages 4-6yrs This class is designed for children in Pre-K through Kindergarten. Concepts and themes are designed to introduce and reinforce age-appropriate physical, social and cognitive skills. Basic tumbling, gymnastics, and ball handling are worked through obstacle courses, group games, and teamwork.

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Dragon Flies: 60 min/week ages 6-8yrs This class is designed for children in First and Second grade. Concepts and themes are designed to challenge children using age-appropriate physical, social and cognitive skills. Basic tumbling, gymnastics, ball handling, and physical fitness skills are worked through obstacle courses, group games, and teamwork. .

See website here for schedule and rates. Registration online available by clicking here.

FAMILY INCLUSION CLASS: (For child with special concerns and siblings ages 5-10yrs)

Guardian assists child to ensure safety during class and proper performance of activities. Great way to work skills emphasized in physical and occupational therapy in a group setting while having lots of fun. Doctor permission to participate required.

FREE TRIAL CLASSES available. Unsure your child will participate? Want to see Coach Val in action before you commit to class time? Fill out our free trial form here and try out a class at no cost.

DISCOUNTS

SouthernMamas discount: Mention you saw Coach Val’s Tumblegym on SouthernMamas.com site to receive $10 off registration fee.

Coach Val’s Tumblegym, 310 Johnny Mercer Blvd in the Wilmington Island Shopping Center (with Dollar Tree, Ace Hardware, and Goodwill) Tel: 912-268-6003,www.coachvals.com, On Facebook here. Coach Val’s Tumblegym is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

Calling all canines to the Dog Days of Summer celebration on historic River Street in downtown Savannah. This FREE event will be Aug. 1 & 2 during First Friday & Saturday.

The FREE Dog Days of Summer festival starts Fri, Aug. 1 at 4 PM with entertainment & activities. Take advantage of shopping at select vendor booths; a photo session at P&B Photography‘s pet portrait booth; regional artisans along Rousakis Plaza displaying a variety of handmade works.  Weekend festivities Fri. Aug. 1 from 4-10 PM &  Saturday, Aug. 2 from 10 AM-10 PM.

Watch FREE First Friday fireworks presented by Wet Willie’s Savannah at 9:30 PM Fri. Aug. 1.

Cutest dog photo contest

Submit photos for the cutest dog contest at wws.y100.fm The online photo contest will run from July 25 to August 1.

FREE Dog parade & costume contest 

Saturday beginning at 10 AM. Dress your best on for the pup parade & costume contest presented by Y100 at 11am on the Arbor Stage. Sign up for your dogs to strut their stuff  10-11am at the Y100 booth. Sign up for a FREE painting session to make a customized dog bone painting with your name inside. Enjoy misting stations provided by Home Depot. Dogs can go for a swim in one of the pup pools.

For more information on the Dog Days of Summer and an entertainment schedule, click here.

FOR MORE FREE KIDS EVENTS IN SAVANNAH & HILTON HEAD, CLICK HERE. 

Can you believe it’s been about a year since the grand opening festivities at the Whole Foods Market Savannah?

Get ready for another Whole Foods grand opening this month. The Whole Foods Market on Hilton Head Is. opens Wed. July 30 at 9 AM. The store is located at 50 Shelter Cove Ln., Ste. R, at the Plaza at Shelter Cove.

Opening day guests are invited to arrive at the store at 8 a.m. for grand opening festivities, including a chance to win one of 100 gift cards valued between $5 and $500.

More information on the Whole Foods Market Hilton Head Facebook page here.