This year’s festival will feature homemade Greek foods, Greek desserts, Greek dancing, Greek music, church tours, market place, and more during the three-day celebration at St Paul’s Greek Orthodox Church at the Hellenic Center in Savannah.
On Thursday and Friday after 4PM and all day Saturday admission is $5. Children younger than 12 and military are admitted FREE.Learn more here.
Hellenic Community Center 14 West Anderson Street Savannah, GA 31401
Georgia State Railroad Museum and Savannah Children’s Museum will transform into a magical Harry Potter-themed experience during “Frogwarts” on Sunday, October 19th, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Tickets for this event are now available for purchase in advance here: bit.ly/Frogwarts2025.
Cost: $15 for Coastal Heritage Society members; $17 for non-members. Become a Coastal Heritage Society member here: https://chsgeorgia.org/membership/
Families are immersed in STEAM activities, such as chemistry, engineering, biology, and art, all disguised as magical classes inspired by the beloved book series.
Highlights include: train rides; wand-making; potions; quill writing; reptiles; owls; quidditch; STEAM activities; and more.
Lowcountry Turners will be making custom lathe-turned wands that will be available for purchase while supplies last.
Other activities will be led by CHS community partners including Dogwood Pediatric Dentistry, Callaway Critters, Georgia Southern Center for Wildlife Education, Memorial Health Dwaine & Cynthia Willett Children’s Hospital, Coastal Rail Buffs, Garrison Voices, Snapology, Savannah Tree Foundation, and Starbase Savannah.
New this year: Bring your stuffed animal for a special St. Mungo’s Hospital for Magical Maladies (aka Teddy Bear Clinic) hosted by the Medical College of Georgia-Savannah.
Top Dog, Popcorn Geeks, Pie Society food trucks plus Savannah Square Pops will be on site with food available for purchase.
This event is sponsored by Colonial Group, Inc., the Lesher Family Foundation, Dogwood Pediatric Dentistry.
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We love how great The Jam Urban Athletic Club for Kids is about having day camp when Savannah-Chatham County public schools close for weather-related concerns or just for regularly scheduled school holidays.
For example: The Jam will host a school closure day camp Fri. Oct. 10 & Mon. Oct. 13, 9AM-3PM, two days that SCCPSS schools will be closed.
Artful Afternoon (Wednesday from 1-4pm) – Sept. 10 and Oct. 8
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. This event 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.
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.
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Mini Masters (Monday 11am-12pm) – Sept. 15 and Oct. 20
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.
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This year organizers are partnering with the National Portfolio Association to host individual reviews for visual art students at the SAME LOCATION.
Showcase your artistic evolution. Visit with counselors, admissions team members, and faculty from art and design schools for a portfolio review before applying to colleges or universities.
Information for registration for their fair is HERE, but walk-ins are also allowed and encouraged.
No need to register for the SAA Fair. All area high school students are encouraged to attend.
In conjunction with the NPA fair, there will be more than 50 colleges represented.
In the article, Dr. Sirmans – a cheerleader for mothers navigating this often emotional and challenging experience of breast feeding – highlighted the many benefits of breastfeeding for both mothers and infants, from helping with postpartum recovery to lowering risks for certain illnesses.
Fall Festival 2025@ Riverfront Gymnastics in Bloomingdale
Riverfront Gymnastics in Bloomingdale just outside of Savannah is celebrating their incredible community with this heartwarming event!
This special Fall Festival Donation event is the perfect opportunity for families to come together for fun, connection, and a meaningful cause.
From games and seasonal treats to giving back in a big way, it’s all about lifting up others while enjoying the spirit of the season!
Fall Festival Donation Event: featuring fall photo booth, trunk or treat & silent auction, 3-6PM Sat. Oct. 18 2025 @ Riverfront Gymnastics in Bloomingdale. Open to the public. All donations benefit Memorial Health Dwaine & Cynthia Willet Children’s Hospital of Savannah.
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There’s a new graphic design class now being offered @ Scribble Art Studio in Savannah. This is in addition to the studio’s regular after-school art classes, home-school art classes, fiber arts classes and portfolio builder classes.
The new Graphic Design Lab is Tuesdays 4:30-5:30pm and explores a variety of materials to make great art! This class will spark creativity and inspiration for students wanting to hone in on their skills or simply dive into an afternoon of making.
Free fun for kids ages 5-12 on the Tybee Is. Pier on Sat. Sept. 27 2025 for the 14th Annual Gage Ochsner Kids’ Fishing & Water Safety Event.
Kids will visit educational booths and activities. Participants will receive a free rod and reel, tackle box, and life jacket. Have fun learning about fishing and water safety.
This is event is named in memory of Gage Ochsner, M.D., a long-time supporter of Safe Kids Savannah and specifically the Kids Fishing and Coastal Water Safety event.
This annual fall favorite free event for all ages – Skidaway Marine Science Day – will be Saturday, Oct. 11, from 10am-3pm on the UGA Skidaway Marine Science campus, located on the north end of Skidaway Island, Savannah.
Enjoy Poppell Farm’s 10-acre corn maze to the pumpkin patch, wagon rides, jumpy pad & more!
Fun for all ages, open weekends October 4 through November 2 2025.
Daytime fun: Get lost in Poppell’s tall corn maze, enjoy wagon rides and the Pumpkin Patch! Saturdays & Sundays during October through Nov. 2 2025.
Stay after dark on Friday and Saturday nights 5-9PM to explore the maze with a flashlight (it’s NOT haunted). Areas of the farm are lit for visitors to enjoy some (not all) farm activities at night. No hayride to the pumpkins at night.
Join us at Sheltair Aviation SAV for an unforgettable day of discovery, inspiration, and hands-on fun @ Girls Aviation Day in Savannah, Saturday, Sept. 20th.
Hosted by the Southern Wings Chapter of Women in Aviation International (WAI), this free event welcomes students ages 6 and up to explore the dynamic world of aviation.
Experience the magic of flight through interactive simulators, aircraft tours, and drone demos.
Connect with trailblazing women in aviation—pilots, engineers, mechanics, and more—who are shaping the skies.
Be inspired by empowering speakers and engaging activities designed to spark curiosity and confidence.
Whether you’re dreaming of a career in aviation or simply curious about what it’s like to fly, this event is your runway to explore, learn, and soar.
Parents/guardians are required to attend with students younger than 16.
Space is limited—register today here and be part of the adventure!
Free & open to the public. Food trucks will be there with food available for purchase.
Event Details
Date: Saturday, September 20, 2025
Time: 10:00am – 2:00pm Location: Sheltair Aviation SAV
SouthCoast Health pediatrician Dr. Micah Riegner and primary care physician Dr. Danielle Mankin joined WTOC to share their insights on this important stage of care.
They discussed factors such as patient comfort, readiness to talk about adult health concerns, and the benefits of continuity with a pediatrician until age 21. Savannah local Mason Riegner also offered his perspective as a young adult navigating this transition.
