SouthernMamas.com Event Calendar
Lots of fall fun going on for kids in Savannah.
Check out SouthernMamas.com Event Calendar here.
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New full-day preschool opens Nov. 4 @ Advanced Academics Academy, Pooler
There’s a new option in Pooler for your childcare and preschool learning needs.
A full-day preschool program opens Nov. 4 2024 at Advanced Academics Academy in Pooler.
For ages 2-5. Hours are 7AM-6PM. School hours are 8:30AM-3:15PM.
Come see in person what this preschool has to offer you. Call to schedule a tour at 912.348.2017 or drop in Mon-Fri between 10AM-2PM.
Advanced Academics Academy’s new preschool offers: small classes; enhanced safety protocols; a degreed, experienced teaching team.
Advanced Academics Academy is @ 605 US Hwy 80 in Pooler.
Learn more here.
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Free Kids’ Diwali Celebration, Savannah
Here’s a chance for your child to experience Diwali, the festival of lights: free Kids’ Diwali Celebration, Sat. Nov. 9, noon-7PM @ BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Hindu Mandir, 355 Canebrake Rd.
Free & open to the public. Please register in advance via QR code above.
Diwali symbolizes the victory of light over darkness and good over evil. It’s a time to come together and receive blessings with friends, family, and loved ones. For many Hindus, Annakut also marks the start of the Hindu New Year.
Come experience traditions with this diverse community through vibrant art ceremonies, beautiful devotional songs, and, of course, stunning lights.
Be sure to reserve a free spot in advance to ensure the best experience for you and all visitors.
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SouthernMamas.com E-letter, Oct. 23
Things to do with kids in Savannah this month & this fall including a list of free local kids’ events.
Find it all in this week’s free SouthernMamas.com E-letter.
Read it here
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FREE Events in Savannah & the Lowcountry: Check out our FREE events page here.
* Best Halloween Yard decorations list here.
* Free Toddler Program: Mazel Tots @ JEA Preschool, 10:15-11:30AM Fri. Oct. 25. Details here.
* Free All About Bats program @ Skidaway Is. State Park, 6:15PM Fri. Oct. 25. Details here.
* Free Tree Giveaway & Tree Climbing Competition, Daffin Park, Savannah, Sat. Oct. 26. Details here.
* Free mini pumpkin decorating @ Plant Riverside District, 2-5PM Sat. Oct. 26. Paint, paint brushes & mini pumpkins provided. Details here.
* Free Trunk or Treat @ The Sycamore Church, 4-6PM Sat. Oct. 26. Details here.
* Free Turtle & Treat program @ Skidaway Is. State Park, 1-4:30PM Thurs. Oct. 31. Details here.
* Free Junior Golf Clinic, Savannah. Sat. Nov. 2. One for ages 6-7 @ 2PM; one for ages 8-11 @ 3PM. Details here.
* Free Drawing Club for pre-teens, teens, 4PM Wednesdays @ SCAD Museum of Art, Savannah. Details here.
* Free admission to SCAD Museum of Art, Savannah. Sun. Nov. 10. Details here.
* Free Homeschool Families workshop @ SCAD Museum of Art, Savannah, Wed. Nov. 13, 1-4PM. Details here.
* Free Voyage of Discovery Family Day @ Ships of the Sea Museum, 1-4PM Sun. Nov. 17. Details here.
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Mother’s Morning Out program: Sharkie School at Savannah Sharks, Richmond Hill
Registration is open for Sharkie School 2024-2025 for ages 3-6.
These Mother’s Morning Out programs in Savannah & Richmond Hill are all about nurturing little hearts and minds, helping them grow and learn through joyful moments!
Sharkie School in Richmond Hill will be in Savannah Sharks new Richmond Hill facility.
Registration is now open.
Learn more & register online here.
Questions? Call 912.308.3818 or learn more here.
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Find info on the Friday Toddler Playdate Program @ Richmond Hill Savannah Sharks here.
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School searching in Savannah?
Get to know the St. Andrew’s Advantage by attending an open house @ St. Andrew’s School on Wilmington Island, Savannah.
2024-25 Open House Dates: Oct 24, Nov. 21, Jan. 9.
Make plans to attend one of the informative Open House sessions and see why St. Andrew’s was voted Savannah’s Best Private School. Faculty, students, and parents from the St. Andrew’s community will welcome you to campus for a tour and answer all of your questions.
Register online here.
St. Andrew’s, an independent college preparatory school dedicated to personalized student development, strives to develop engaged, well-rounded individuals by inspiring a passion for knowledge, a commitment to personal integrity and a deepened social consciousness within a supportive educational community.
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One last weekend to make it to Poppell Farms pumpkin patch, hayride & corn maze this fall season.
Poppell is open this Sat. & Sun Nov. 2 & 3 then closes for the season. GO!
Saturday: 10AM-5PM
Sunday: Noon-5PM.
Details here.
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The HPV Vaccine: Fact Versus Fiction
Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted infection (STI).
SouthCoast Health pediatrician, Dr. Blaine Crosland offers insight on the importance of getting the HPV vaccine; truths about the vaccine; who should be vaccinated and when.
Learn more here.
Schedule an appointment with SouthCoast Health by calling 912.691.3600.
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Moon River Pediatrics, Savannah
Have you ever wanted to just text your pediatrician for a quick question?
At Moon River Pediatrics in Savannah, you can!
Dr. Kelsey Alexander, MD & the Moon River Pediatrics staff understand that parenting comes with a whole host of unexpected questions and concerns. Whether you’re dealing with everyday parenting queries or a sick child at home, their team is ready to assist you.
And if an office visit is necessary, Moon River staff prioritize getting you and your child seen promptly.
With Moon River Pediatrics, expert care and peace of mind are just a text away!
About Moon River Pediatrics, Savannah
Moon River Pediatrics – located @ 7001 Hodgson Memorial Dr, Suite 1 Savannah – is a centrally-located practice offering a model of healthcare that feels completely different from a traditional practice.
Moon River Pediatrics offers: limited practice size, longer visits, minimal-to-no wait times, direct access, quality care, convenience, continuity of care, lactation support.
Visit Dr. Kelsey Alexander, MD & the staff @ Moon River Pediatrics to learn more.
Call the office to schedule a meet & greet: 912-531-5787
Learn more here.
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Free Voyage of Discovery Family Day @ Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum, Savannah
Come to Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum in Savannah for a free afternoon of creativity and fun at the Voyage of Discovery Family Day! On Sun. Nov. 17, 2024, from 1-4PM at the Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum, you and your family can dive into an exciting day of activities—completely FREE!
Enjoy the joy of face painting, where you can become anything your heart desires, or unleash your artistic flair with colorful sidewalk chalk creations. Try your hand at scrimshaw and visit Ships of the Sea’s Illustration Station hosted by talented tattoo artist Pat Crump!
Face Painting: Transform into your favorite character!
Scrimshaw: Create beautiful designs!
Sidewalk Chalk: Unleash your imagination!
Illustration Station: Get creative with tattoo artist Pat Crump!
Learn more here.
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Kindermusik Music & Movement classes in Savannah
“My son has been attending Kindermusik for nearly three years now. He absolutely loves attending! All of the teachers are amazing. We love how friendly, welcoming, and calm the classes are. We absolutely love this Kindermusik location because the family-led business is what makes it special. Joining their class those years ago was one of the best decisions I have made regarding my son.”
-Jessica, mom to 3-year-old
Try a free class and experience the joys and magic of childhood music classes for yourself! Kindermusik with 88 Keys Piano, offering Kindermusik since 2002.
Call 912-432-5885 or visit kindermusikwith88keys.com.
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3 Weekends of Fun Zone Fairs @ Fun Zone in Pooler
Below is a guest post from Fun Zone
Get ready for three weekends of fair fun from October 19 through November 3 2024. On top of
our two 18-hole Mini Golf courses, Go-Kart tracks, and Arcade Games, we’ll have a number of
specials and FREE activities for guests of all ages to enjoy at these Fun Zone Fairs.
● FREE Face Painting
● Costume Character Meet & Greets (Elsa from Frozen and Rubble from Paw Patrol)
● FREE 360 Photobooth
● 1/2 Price Funnel Cakes
● 1/2 Price Fried Oreos
● Double Arcade Credits
● Swag Giveaways (while supplies last)
● Ultimate Party Giveaway: Register to Win 1 of 12 Ultimate Parties! (Value: $449 per
party). We are announcing two winners every Saturday and Sunday, October 19th
through November 3rd. *One winner per family. Must register in person at Fun Zone. No
purchase is necessary.
Fun Zone Fair Weekends will take place Saturday through Sunday on October 19-20, October
26-27, & November 2-3 at Fun Zone in Pooler. We hope to see you there! Find more information
and share with your fair friends by visiting the Facebook event pages below:
● October 19-20
● October 26-27
● November 2-3
Hours:
Saturdays: 12:00PM-12:00AM
Sundays: 12:00-11:00PM
Learn more here.
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Halloween Toddler Playdates @ both Savannah Sharks locations
Come to Savannah Sharks on Fri. Nov. 1 for Halloween Toddler Playdates.
9-10:20AM & 10:30-Noon @ Savannah location. 1686 East President St.
10:30AM-Noon @ Richmond Hill location, 220 Thunderbird Dr, Richmond Hill, GA 31324
Please text 912-308-3818 to confirm times.
Bring your little ones for some fun. Ages 1-5 are welcome!
Learn more here.
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Free 2024 Junior Golf Clinic, Savannah
Sign your child up for a Free Junior Golf Clinic with The A-SWING Junior Golf Academy in Savannah on Sat. Nov. 2 2024.
The A-SWING Junior Golf Academy is hosting two FREE junior golf clinics: one for ages 6 – 7 at 2PM and another for ages 8 – 11 at 3PM.
If you are searching for a fun and rewarding activity for your child, register for the free class and find out if golf is their sport.
Visit www.SavannahJr.golf to sign up or learn more about The A-SWING Junior Golf Academy’s 8-week classes.
Sign up directly for the free Nov. 2 clinic for ages 8-11 online here.
Sign up directly for the free Nov. 2 clinic for ages 6-7 online here.
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Savannah Children’s Museum will have a special “Happy Halloween Morning” 9AM-Noon on Halloween Thurs. Oct. 31 2024.
The morning will include: Halloween arts & crafts, pumpkin science, group pumpkin carving, Banana Boo Ghosts & Lolliop ghosts snack activity, Halloween storytime, Trick or Treating with Tippy the Tortoise – culminating with a Costume Parade. Wear your costume.
All included with admission.
Savannah Children’s Museum is open 9AM-3PM Wednesdays-Sundays.
Learn more here.
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High Cotton Kids Fall Consignment Sale, Savannah
Calling all Swifties!
It’s freshly hung @ High Cotton Kids Consignment in Savannah and ready to make your little one the star of the Halloween Party!
Better yet, this Ringmaster costume – like the one Taylor Swift wore – is perfect for one to wear to one of her last Era’s concerts!
Don’t forget our Fall Sale going on atm!
15% off : Yellow, Purple & Green tags,
20% off all Halloween Costumes
(Excludes the Ringmaster pictured, sorry! )
40% off all Discount “YES”
Plus, you never know what Surpise Discounts, High Cotton Kids will have for in-store shoppers, too!
Shop 10-5 Monday-Friday
Shop 10-4 Saturdays
2164 E. Victory Drive, Savannah
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High Cotton Kids Consignment Fall Sale is Spooktacular!
ALL Halloween attire & accessories @ High Cotton Kids Consignment in Savannah are an additional 30% off Wednesday 10/30 & Thursday 10/31!
(40% off if they are discount “yes”)
It pays to procrastinate!
Already dressed for scares this Halloween? No worries! HCK has other frightfully fabulous sales throughout our store!
15% off
Yellow , Purple & Green tags,
40% off all Discount “YES”
Plus, you never know what Surpise Discounts we will have for in-store shoppers, too!
Shop 10-5 Monday-Friday
Shop 10-4 Saturdays
2164 E. Victory Drive, Savannah
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You love SouthernMamas.com Annual Best Home Holiday Lights Decorations list to ride around looking at lights. Here’s our smaller scale Savannah Halloween-Fall decoration list – by no means the best – just some fun picks from readers & us.
Ardsley Park – especially Abercorn between Victory and 52nd Street and Washington Avenue between Abercorn and Daffin – are teeming with waving skeletons, giant skeletons, dancing in circle ghosts & witches smacking into poles and more.
Please send your additions for the list to anne@southernmamas.com
SEE OUR SAVANNAH HALLOWEEN HOMES INSTAGRAM REEL HERE.
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*300 block of Gordonston Ave. , 5:45-10PM nightly. Skull Manor. See on Instagram here.
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Ardsley Park
* 304 E. 45th Street. (next to Guckenheimer park) A new must-see addition to our list: Beetlejuice & friends.
*45 E. 44th St., Ardsley Park
*19 E. 44th St. Ardsley Park (Ursula & tentacles)
*3505 Abercorn St., Ardsley Park
*2909 Abercorn St. Ardsley Park
*131 Habersham St., Ardsley Park
*36 51st St. – giant skeleton & more, Ardsley Park
*Reynolds & 52nd streets & Reynolds & 51st streets, Ardsley Park
*536 E. 50th St., Ardsley Park
* 539 E. 50th St. Ardsley Park, Harry Potter skeletons & Hagrid’s pumpkin patch
*337 & 139 Washington Ave., Ardsley Park
*224 Washington Ave. (dolls, clowns – too scary for ghosts)
*Waving pumpkin man over fence @ corner of DeRenne & Waters
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Downtown
*Troup Square, six bronze turtles in witch hats, carrying witch brooms on Armillary Sphere statue
*Whitaker Street across from Forsyth has a few including 909 Whitaker St. – skeleton porch party – & 701 Whitaker (Frankenstein)
*1002 E. Henry St.
*Store windows at E. Shaver Bookstore, 326 Bull St.
*Various fall-bedecked door steps, porches in Savannah Historic District including Magnolia Hall , 507 Whitaker St.; The Inn on W. Liberty, 109 W. Liberty St; 106 W.Jones St; 517 & 501 E. Broughton St.
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Midtown
*5505 Magnolia Ave. Magnolia Park neighborhood, Inflatables.
Please send your additions for the list to anne@southernmamas.com
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Find Savannah-area fall fun here & in SouthernMamas.com event calendar.
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Skidaway Island State Park October 2024 Program Descriptions & Dates
October is an ideal time to visit Skidaway Island State Park in Savannah. Unless otherwise noted, programs are free. $5 for parking.
All About Bats: Come to a bat watch and talk as the sun sets in the sky and the bats begin to fly. Meet at Picnic Shelter 5.: 6:15PM Fri. Oct. 25 2024
Archery*: Learn the basics of archery and test your skills on the archery range. This program will cover basic safety and technique. Equipment provided. Participants must be at least 10 years old. $10 per person. Please call the Visitor Center to register in advance: 912-598-2300. Plan to arrive at least 10 minutes early to check in at the Visitor Center: 10AM Sat. Oct. 26 2024, $10
Campsite Decorating Contest: Campers are invited to adorn their campsites with family-friendly, earthfriendly decor. Judging begins at 5 pm and ends by 7 pm. Winners will receive a prize: 5-7PM Sat Oct. 26 2024
FALL into Crafting: Stop into the Visitor Center to purchase your fall craft kit for just $2. Several seasonal crafts will be available to choose from. Available throughout the day: Sun Oct. 27 2024. $2.
Read with a Ranger: Young children will enjoy getting out for this hour of interactive reading. Listen to nature stories perfect for children with a love of the outdoors. Meet at the Interpretive Center, outside if fair weather. Tuesdays Oct. 22, Oct. 29 2024, 10AM
Roving Ranger: A ranger will be roving the park to answer your questions about local flora, fauna, and more! Wednesdays Oct. 23, 30 2024, 3PM
Turt’ or Treat: Meet our turtles and enjoy a sweet treat. No costume? No problem – Make your own turtle shell to wear home! Meet behind the Visitor Center. Thurs. Halloween Oct. 31 2024, 1-4:30PM
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Book children’s birthday parties @ Savannah Sharks new Richmond Hill location
Savannah Sharks now hosts children birthday parties @ their new Richmond Hill location.
Savannah Sharks offers 2 hours of rental space for birthday parties and special events with an additional 20 minutes for set-up time.
2 Hour Parties Include:
Up to 35 guests per party (this includes adults and children)
Rental of the full gym (Both Party Room and Play Area)
Access to all equipment, including the BOUNCY HOUSE/TRACK and Trampoline
1 Party Host to facilitate safety and crowd control as well help with setup
20min before the party for set-up (you may bring any food or drink)
Party Cost: $385
*$125 NON-REFUNDABLE/NON-TRANSFERABLE deposit due upon booking
Party time slots are available at the following times:
Fridays (Limited availability upon request)
Saturdays: 10AM-Noon; 1-3PM; 4-6PM
Book your child’s birthday online here.
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New Theater Class for Ages 9-12 @ the Savannah Cultural Arts Center
Kids will build their play making skills with theater games and activities as we create a unique final performance for the last class. Oriented toward fun with the performance being a plus, kids that may not be available for the last class will still have fun and learn a lot from the class.
Thursdays from 5-6:15PM. 10/31 – 12/19 (7 sessions). $43.75/$35 City of Savannah resident. Deadline to register: Noon Tues. Oct. 29.
Sign up online here.
View the full workshop catalog here.
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Beauty and the Beast starts this weekend!
The beloved Disney classic, performed live @ Savannah Children’s Theatre for 12 performances only – featuring all the magic & music of the original, this enchanting fairy tale is fun for the whole family!
Reservations encouraged.
Purchase tickets online here or call 912.238-9015.
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Beauty & the Beast ticket-holders get a discount @ The Magical World of Toys, Savannah
The Magical World of Toys in Savannah is offering this fun discount for Beauty & the Beast fans.
1. Go see Beauty and The Beast at The Savannah Children’s Theatre
2. Take a pic with a member of the cast
3. Post it on social media (tagging @themagicalworldoftoys & @i_heart_sct on Instagram & The Magical World of Toys and Savannah Children’s Theatre on Facebook )
4. Come into The Magical World of Toys through Nov 10th and show your post to get 10% off 1 item.
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