Register now for the popular Easter Eggstravaganza @ Georgia State Railroad Museum, Savannah.

When:
Saturday April 12, 2014 from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM

Where
Georgia State Railroad Museum
655 Louisville Road
Savannah, GA 31401

Bring your family to Georgia State Railroad Museum for this annual family event, Easter Eggstravaganza on April 12, 2014. The event begins at 9:30am and lasts until 12:30pm. The first train ride is at 9:30am and is first come, first served – there will only be 5 rides total. The exciting egg hunt* will begin at 10:30 AM. There will also be special springtime crafts and activities.

Space is limited and pre-registration and pre-payment are required! Register today so you and your family can enjoy Easter Eggstravaganza. Cost: $5 per adult, $15 per child.

*Parents: please monitor children ages 3 and under during egg hunt as some of the objects inside the eggs may have small parts that are a potential choking hazard.

Register by clicking here. Questions? Contact Rachael Smith @ Coastal Heritage Society email membership@chsgeorgia.org  call 912-651-6840 x

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For more local Easter 2014 events, click here.

A favorite FREE Savannah Easter tradition, the Chick Hatchery, starts Wed. April 16 and runs through Fri. April 18 2014 indoors in the Macy’s Court near the Easter Bunny at Oglethorpe Mall in Savannah.

The hatchery is open mall hours starting at 10 AM. Free

Kids of all ages can watch the chicks emerge from their eggs and hold a newly hatched chick. For more than two decades, Chatham County Cooperative Extension has run the hands-on display hatchery during the Easter season. (912) 652-7981

Oglethorpe Mall indoor courtyard, 7804 Abercorn St # 10, Savannah, GA, 31406-3502

For more local Easter 2014 events, click here.

Summer 2014 may feel entirely too far away.

But don’t delay when it comes to signing up for summer camps. Some camps have deadlines, auditions & early bird deals happening soon that you don’t want to miss.

So please click here take a look at our list of some of Savannah’s best summer camps to make this the best summer ever.

We’re working to put together a complete Savannah Summer Camp Guide 2014. If we’ve omitted your camp or you’d like to update your camp information please email anne@southernmamas.com . You can also advertise your summer camp with us for even more exposure. Find out more about advertising your summer camp by emailing anne@southernmamas.com .

Looking for a more laidback St. Patrick’s Parade? Or maybe whet your appetite for Savannah’s big St. Patrick’s Day parade on March 17? Then check out the 31st Hilton Head Island St. Patrick’s Day Parade, Sunday, March 16 at 3 PM.

This parade is a family oriented event designed for everyone’s enjoyment and participation. Spectators, in excess of 20,000 people, are always delighted with the antics of clowns, marching bands, entertaining Shiners’, beautiful floats, and all the marching units and dignitaries. It is wonderful to see so many participants in this community event.

Learn more here.

The First Presbyterian Church of Pooler and Gateway Community Church present the 2014 Pooler Egg Hunt.

Saturday, April 19, 2014 at the West Chatham YMCA (165 Issac G. LaRoche Dr. Pooler, GA 31322) The YMCA is located off Pooler Parkway in front of the Pooler Recreation Complex

The event is FREE but you must register and bring your registration to the event. Details here.

This year’s hunt will be for children up through 5th Grade.

There will be one hunt at 9am and one hunt at 10am, with separate fields for older and younger children.

This is a FREE event, but to help organizers plan a fun and safe event for everyone, they do require each child participating to reserve a ticket through Eventbrite. A printed copy of each ticket must be presented at the event in order to be admitted.

*When you reserve your child’s ticket, please be sure to select the ticket that matches your child’s age range (either 4 Years and Under or 5 Years – 5th Grade) and desired hunt time (either 9am or 10am)

Register here.

For more local Easter 2014 events, click here.

Pinkalicious, The Musical @ Savannah Children’s Theatre
April 4-13
Fridays at 7pm. Saturdays and Sundays at 3pm.
Adults-$15
Children, Seniors and Military- $12
For tickets call 912-238-9015 or visit us at savannahchildrenstheatre.org

At 3 PM Sat. April 12, Savannah Children’s Theatre will have a Cupcake party with Pinkalicious and friends directly following the show. Enjoy cupcake decorating, crafts, games, photo opportunities and party favors. Cost: $35 per child (includes ticket to the preceding show and the party) Parents will pay regular show ticket price of $15. Spaces are limited.

For tickets click here.

The Savannah Children’s Theatre, 2160 East Victory Drive, in the Crossroads Shopping Center

FOR INFORMATION ABOUT SAVANNAH CHILDREN’S THEATRE, CLICK HERE.

Easter Blast at Skidaway Island State Park, Savannah
Saturday, April 19, 2014 1- 3 PM

Bring the whole family for a day filled with hayrides, games and crafts. Easter egg hunt starting at 1 p.m. $3 per child. $5 parking. 912-598-2300.

Skidaway Island State Park, 52 Diamond Causeway,  Savannah , GA 31411, http://gastateparks.org/SkidawayIsland

Bring the kids to Telfair Museums’ Jepson Center atrium in Savannah this Thursday, Feb. 27, from 5-8pm to watch a fantastic painter, Kerry Dunn, conduct a painting demonstration.

This is a fun FREE family event.

Telfair Museums will provide chairs for observers and the Jepson Café will be open, enabling guests to enjoy a glass of wine or beer as they watch the artist work.

This event is free of charge and if you came to see the Monks’ demonstration of the sand mandala, this will be just as wonderful!

Kerry Dunn is a contemporary academic oil painter who focuses on portraits, still life, landscapes and interiors. Dunn’s portraits have won many awards throughout the years, most recently won Best of Show in the Portrait Society of America’s International Portrait Competition in 2013.

Come and give your kids a chance to watch a true artist at work.

For more information: 912.790.8802 or visit www.telfair.org .

Telfair’s Jepson Center for the Arts, 207 W York Street, Savannah, 31401, www.telfair.org Telfair Museums is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

FOR MORE FREE LOCAL KIDS’ EVENTS, CLICK HERE.

Bring the kids to the annual FREE Greening of the Fountain @ noon Friday March 7, 2014 at the fountain in Forsyth Park to kick off the St. Patrick’s festivities in Savannah.

Enjoy this Savannah tradition, as the city gets ready to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day.

FOR MORE FREE LOCAL KIDS’ ACTIVITIES INCLUDING THE TYBEE IRISH PARADE & TARA FEIS FAMILY FESTIVAL, CLICK HERE.

Registration is now open until March 21 to sell your children’s gently-used items at the Little Lambs Spring 2014 Consignment Sale in Savannah.

Little Lambs Spring Consignment Sale is a great place to sell your gently-used Spring/Summer clothing or children’s furniture or toys or books.

The dates of this year’s Spring sale are March 28th and March 29th.  Little Lambs sale benefits First Presbyterian Preschool on Washington Avenue in Savannah’s Ardsley Park.

If you would like more information about shopping, selling or volunteering at the sale, please click here to learn more.

NOTE: Little Lambs is limiting this year’s Spring Sale to 70 consigners. So be sure to register now.

Little Lambs organizers are looking forward to another great sale this spring and are excited to see our returning sellers and shoppers!

Stay connected by ‘liking” Little Lambs on Facebook by clicking here!

Sale location
First Presbyterian Church
520 Washington Avenue Savannah, GA

Sale dates
Sale opens to the public Friday, March 28, 9 AM-2 PM and 5:30-7:30 PM
Saturday, March 29, 9AM-Noon (Many items 50% off)

Sign up to Volunteer at Little Lambs Here!

Little Lambs Spring 2014 Consignment Sale, First Presbyterian Preschool, 520 Washington Ave., Savannah, http://fpcschool.com/little-lambs/ On Facebook here.

About Life is Full of Blessings

Inside the Life is Full of Blessings store on Wilmington Island, you’ll find everything from new to gently-loved clothing, school uniforms, new brands of cloth diapers and children’s furnishings, even boutique hair bows. You name it and you will see it in this store!

Life if Full of Blessings has a variety of items coming in and going out on a daily basis, so it is always exciting as a customer to see what new items have come in.

They offer three forms for consignor reimbursement: Cash, store credit or consignment. Designed to make resale easy for moms, this boutique accepts items of any season any time. Learn more by liking Life is Full of Blessings on Facebook here.

Life is Full of Blessings children’s consignment boutique, 212 Johnny Mercer Blvd. Savannah, 31410 tel. (912) 247-2624, https://www.facebook.com/Savannahsfavoritekidstore Life is Full of Blessings is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

Irish Heritage Celebration Parade

3 PM Sat. March 15

Tybee Island will “go green” with a festive parade in honor of St. Patrick’s Day. It will step off at 3pm at City Hall and proceed down Butler Ave. to Tybrisa St. This is a free, family-friendly event.

FOR MORE FREE LOCAL KIDS’ ACTIVITIES, CLICK HERE.

An annual tradition nearly as old as the university itself, the SCAD Sidewalk Arts Festival offers students, alumni and prospective students an opportunity to create temporary chalk masterpieces on the paved walkways of Savannah’s scenic Forsyth Park every spring.

April 26
Forsyth Park

Chalk drawing begins at 11 AM. More information here.

The event is free and open to the public, which will have the opportunity to view and photograph the amazing creations.

Fun activities for children will be available, and food vendors will be on site.

FOR MORE FREE SPRING 2014 KIDS’ EVENTS  IN THE SAVANNAH AREA, CLICK HERE.

FREE 2014 Kids’ Events in Savannah & the Lowcountry

We love all the FREE things to do with kids in Savannah this month & next including:
* FREE four weeks of Irish Dance classes during Feb. or March with Glor na Daire Academy of Irish Dance, Savannah
* FREE Savannah Sketch Crawl for All Ages, 2/22
* FREE Tara Feis Family Irish Festival, 3/15
* FREE ArchaeoBus with archaeology hands-on activities 2/28 & 3/1.
* FREE Family Day at Telfair Museums’ Telfair Academy, 3/1
* FREE Cat in the Hat performances at Live Oak Public Library branches, March 3-8, March 10-11
* FREE Family Star-Gazing Night @  Coastal Botanical Gardens, 3/8
* FREE kids nature activities including weekly Thursday Toddler Time @ Skidaway Island State Park, Savannah

Details on all those above plus more local free family events on our FREE Winter Kids’ Events page here.

Mardi Gras Parade on Tybee Is.

The 6th Annual Mardi Gras Tybee will roll into town on March 1 2014. Bring your crew to this family-friendly celebration, featuring a festive parade at 2 PM and a street party starting at noon. Tybee will be decked-out in purple, gold and green and party-goers will enjoy live entertainment, lavish costumes, fun contests, Cajun cuisine and much more.

Mardi Gras Street Party
Saturday, March 1
Strand Roundabout (at south end of island on Tybrisa Street and Butler Avenue)
12-9 p.m.
Dig into some delicious Ragin Cajun Crawfish Boil & Gumbo, served all day, and listen to live music starting at 1 p.m., including Brad and Randall and the Zydeco Ballers at 3 p.m. and Voodoo Soup at 6 p.m.

Mardi Gras Tybee Parade
Saturday, March 1
Butler Avenue to Tybrisa Street
2 p.m.
Grab your chairs (and beads) and find a spot along on the street to watch as Tybee’s Mardi Gras parade rolls down Butler Avenue from Memorial Park to Tybrisa Street and features colorful floats, plenty of beads and marching bands!

For additional information about the 6th Annual Mardi Gras Tybee festival, please visit www.mardigrastybee.com .

If you’re looking for a FREE family-friendly, alcohol-free way to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, skip River Street & attend Tara Feis.

Tara Feis Irish Festival returns this year during the nationally renowned St. Patrick’s Day weekend. The famous non-alcoholic FREE Irish celebration is set to take place at Emmet Park in downtown Savannah Sat. March 15, 11am – 5pm. The event is sponsored by the City of Savannah and is free and open to the public.

Tara Feis Irish Celebration
Saturday, March 15, 2014
11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Emmet Park (east end of Bay Street)
Presented by the City of Savannah’s Department of Cultural Affairs
Free and open to the public

The festival opens at 11 AM with an impressive traditional Irish ceremony featuring the Parade Grand Marshal and local dignitaries in a procession of colorful flags and bagpipes. The day continues with live performances, food, crafts, rides and games.

Savannah’s own Harry O’ Donoghue will emcee the main stage as well as treat the audience to his own performances. Harry will also do a set with local vocalist Cc Witt and fiddler Coleen Settle. The main stage will feature performances of The Irish Dancers of Savannah and the Glor na Daire Academy of Irish Dance.

With the event being held two days before the parade, a larger audience is expected.

The Tara Feis children’s stage will feature a full day of entertainment including the puppets of Conrad Hartz, the magic of Magic Marc Dunston, interactive music and stories with Jamie and Laura Keena and of course the Irish step dancers.

Emmet Park is located in downtown Savannah at the east end of Bay Street. For more information, please contact City of Savannah Department of Cultural Affairs Marketing Coordinator, Erin Seals at (912) 651-6417 or click here .

Schedule of Events
11:00am Opening Ceremony. Opening Blessing: Bishop J. Kevin Boland, National Anthem: Britton Rogers, Irish National Anthem: Harry O’ Donoghue
11:20am Savannah Pipes and Drums

11:30am Glor na Daire Irish Dance School
12:15pm Harry O’ Donoghue
1:15pm McLean Avenue Band
2:15pm Irish Dancers of Savannah
2:45pm Meet the McLean Avenue Band (Autograph signing at the ticket tent)
3:15pm Cc Witt, Coleen Settle & Harry O’ Donoghue
4:00pm McLean Avenue Band
4:55pm Closing Remarks

Children’s Stage Schedule
11:30am Conrad Hartz Puppets
12:00pm Irish Dancers of Savannah
12:45pm Jamie & Laura Keena (Interactive music and stories. 30 mins)
1:15pm Magic Marc
1:45pm Glor na Daire Irish Dance School
2:30pm Conrad Hartz Puppets
3:00 pm Magic Marc
3:30pm Jamie and Laura Keena
4:00 pm Last Fling ( Dancers from both Irish Dance Schools)
4:30pm Stage Closed.

The A-Town Get Down Festival music festival this Sat. February 22, 2014 at the Charles Morris Center in downtown Savannah will include a variety of local and regional musical and visual artists PLUS workshops in songwriting, urban art, performance, art labs, Children’s Section with DIY art lab & more.

For tickets & updated information, click here.

Kid-friendly performers & activities include:
Eclipse!
Savannah Arts Academy
The R&B band is comprised of Savannah Arts Academy students.

Coastal Middle School Jazz Band
Coastal Middle School
The Jazz band is comprised of students from Coastal Middle School in Savannah Georgia.

Savannah Children’s Choir
The Savannah Children’s Choir is an auditioned, community choir with a mission of uniting Savannah’s children through the power of song.

Scribble Art Studio
TheScribbleArtStudio.com
Scribble will be doing kids projects at the event. Walk away with a little piece of A-Town!

Loop It Up Yarn Bomb
LoopItUpSavannahWestBroadyMCA.Blogspot.com
Molly Lieberman and Jessica Leigh Lebos will be working with the kids at the YMCA and schools in the area to create an A-Town yarn bomb.

All Walks Of Life (AWOL)
AWOLinc.org
AWOL will be hosting an Open Poetry Jam workshop.

*All Ages! Bring your ID for wristbands.

Charles Morris Center, 10 E. Broad St. , Savannah, 31401, http://a-towngetdown.com/

We’re amazed by all the FREE things there are to do with kids this month in Savannah.

FREE Week at the Jepson Center is under way, Feb. 9-15; FREE Blizzard ‘snow’ event; FREE arts & crafts with Scribble Art Studio coming soon to Whole Foods Market Savannah; FREE admission to Fort Pulaski this upcoming Presidents’ Day Weekend with free bird walks & lots more local free family events.

Check out our FREE Winter 2014 Kids’ Events in Savannah & the Lowcountry page by clicking here.

You’re invited to The Blizzard , 3-5 PM Sat. Feb. 15 2014 in Tiedemann Park, next to Savannah Arts Academy in Ardsley Park at the corner of Atlantic & Washington avenues, Savannah, Ga 31405.

Fun for the whole family – “real” snow, inflatables, music. The event is FREE and all are welcome. Bring your friends and your mittens and join Lifebridge Church of Savannah for an afternoon of fun for the whole family. More info here.

This is ideal for kids who have never experienced snow & those disappointed in our snow-less Savannah snow days last month.

FOR MORE FREE LOCAL KIDS’ EVENTS, CLICK HERE.

UPDATE: Winner is Julie Lee Shurling!!!!

Let’s celebrate this Savannah Snow Day 2014 & prepare for Valentine’s Day at the same time.  Win a Gigi’s Cupcakes of Savannah Valentine’s assorted mini box (24 cupcakes).

To enter to win, “like” Gigi’s Cupcakes of Savannah by clicking here. Then please share how you’re spending your historic Savannah Snow Day 2014 today (1/29) either at home snuggling with your kids, trying to get to work (hope not!) or playing outside in what we hope will be snow. Feel free to post a picture of your snow day. Don’t forget to say that SouthernMamas.com sent you!

Deadline to enter 9 PM Feb. 4 2014. We’ll pick the best Snow Day comment or photo. We’ll announce the winner here & on our SouthernMamas.com Facebook page.

Gigi’s Cupcakes only asks that the winner please not redeem her win on Valentine’s Day itself – which is one crazy busy day at Gigi’s. The winner can redeem the 24 mini box anytime during month of February.

You can order cupcakes online at www.gigiscupcakesusa.com/orderahead Valentines minibox cost: 12 for $20 or 24 for $39.

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.

Are you ready for another romantic night with your love out at Hunter Cattle? Come out to HC for a lovely night of great, local and organic foods, live music, served by your favorite farm hands. Last year was such a big hit, Hunter Cattle Company decided to have their Romance Under the Stars dinner in 2 evenings. There will be 5 fires for you and your Valentine to warm up by and stay toasty.

Click here to reserve your spot.

Friday – February 14th; 7-9pm (Tickets will be $120 per couple)

Saturday – February 15th; 7-9pm (Tickets will be $120 per couple)

The dinner will include a four-course local and organic meal along with live music and entertainment!

Menu
Honey Wheat Rolls with Homemade Butter
Soup
Roasted Butternut Squash Soup with HC Lamb Sausage
Salad
Heart Beat Salad
Entree
HC Filet Mignon wrapped with HC Black Strap Molasses Bacon
Dessert
Flourless Chocolate Torte
*Farm Fresh Ingredients from various local farms*
*Alcohol will not be provided but you may bring wine/champagne for your dinner*

Click here to reserve your spot.

Questions? Contact Hunter Cattle at 912-823-2333 or events@huntercattle.com

Hunter Cattle Co. Farm, 934 Driggers Road, Brooklet, Ga., 30415, www.huntercattle.com tel: 912.823.2333 Hunter Cattle Co. is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

It’s Jan 14…the countdown has begun to Feb 14 Valentine’s Day!

How about ordering your sweetie some Gigi’s?

Gigi’s Cupcakes of Savannah is your go-to spot for Valentine’s Day 2014 with their special Valentine’s menu available from Feb. 13-Feb. 15.

You gotta love the Mini Smooch Box – 12 Valentine mini cupcakes – and the Love Box with four Valentine cupcakes including Midnight Magic, Scarlett’s Red Velvet, Strawberry Shortcake & Wedding Cake.

Stay connected with Gigi’s on Facebook here.

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.

Valentine’s Day menu @ The Melting Pot of Savannah Feb 13 through Feb 16.

Spend Valentine’s Day at The Melting Pot of Savannah! Can’t make it in on the 14th? Not to worry, The Melting Pot will begin their Valentine’s Day Special on February 13.  Thursday through Sunday, The Melting Pot will only be offering this 4-course fixed menu. Prices start at $50 per person(excluding tax and gratuity), click here for menu details!

The Melting Pot of Savannah will begin taking reservations on January 15 2014. (912) 349-5676

Stay connected with The Melting Pot of Savannah on Facebook here and on Twitter here.

The Melting Pot, 232 E. Broughton St. Savannah, Ga 31401 tel: 912-349-5676 for reservations, www.meltingpot.com/savannah The Melting Pot of Savannah is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

Kids 12 & younger are free Thursday Jan. 16 @ the Savannah Tire Hockey Classic @ Savannah Civic Center.

Save big with family 4-and 5-packs available Friday & Saturday, Jan. 17 & 18.

The STHC is an annual college hockey tournament featuring Georgia, Georgia Tech, Florida, Florida State, South Carolina, The Citadel. January 16-17-18, 2014
@ Savannah Civic Center
http://savannahhockeyclassic.com/
https://www.facebook.com/savannahhockeyclassic

Family Discounts:

Thursday, January 16th
Kids 12 & Under Free with Purchase of Adult Ticket
* Must be purchased at Box Office, not online.

Friday, January 17th
Four Pack: $40
Five Pack: $48
* Regular Mezzanine Tickets are $12 each (Saves $8-12)

Saturday, January 18th
Four Pack: $48 (Plus Fees)
Five Pack: $56 (Plus Fees)
* Regular Mezzanine Tickets are $14 each (Saves $8-14)