FREE kids’ bike races on Oct 26 & Oct 27 as part of the Savannah Superprestige Cyclocross Weekend at Oglethorpe Speedway Park in Pooler.

Kids are invited to take part in bike races which will be a short lap on the track. Ribbons for all.

Kids’ bike race will be 3:45 PM on Sat. Oct. 26 & 11:45 AM on Sun. Oct. 27 in between adult bike races at the track. Age range group for the kids’ bike races is up to age 9 at no charge. At age 10, children are required to race in juniors category.

For more info, email bshoeffler1@comcast.net or call 912.507.6936.

Oglethorpe Speedway Park, 200 Jesup Road, Pooler, 31322, http://www.ospracing.net/

The Haunted Forest 2013 at the Savannah Moose Lodge in Sandfly
2202 Norwood Ave.
8 PM-Midnight on the following dates (ticket sales stop at 10 PM on Halloween):
October 18^th & 19th
October 25^th & 26th
October 3oth & 31st
$10 adults; $7 kids 12 & younger. Benefits Children’s Hospital at Memorial University Medical Center
Information: 912-355-8985 or LODGE1550@MOOSEUNITS.ORG.

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Wilmington Island Presbyterian Church Fall Festival
11 AM-2 PM Sat. Oct. 19
450 North Cromwell Road
Open to the public!

FREE FUN & FOOD

Wilmington Island Presbyterian Church, 450 North Cromwell Road,  Savannah,  31410 .  912-897-1840 , www.wipcsav.org

FOR MORE FALL FESTIVALS, PUMPKIN PATCHES & FALL EVENTS, VISIT OUR FALL FUN 2013 GUIDE BY CLICKING HERE.

The Savannah Mall will celebrate the circus October 11-13 in the Center Court with an impressive display of miniature circus models created by artisans from Circus Model Builders International. The event is free and open to the public. For more information about the Savannah Mall, please visit www.savannahmall.com  or call 912-927-7467.

Organized in 1936, Circus Model Builders International has more than 750 members in the United States, Canada and several other countries. The organization’s mission is to preserve the history and the memories of the circus by building and displaying circus models.

The Savannah Mall display will feature more than a dozen tables with works by members from around the East, including South Carolina and Coastal Georgia. The intricate models are all made by hand, with each piece taking several weeks to complete. Among the handmade miniature circus models on display will be a 1950 Ringling Brothers menagerie with replicas of wagons, circus animals and more.

The Savannah Mall, 14045 Abercorn Street, www.savannahmall.com , 912-927-7467.

May Street Family Day in Savannah, 1-4 PM Oct. 19, 2013

A FREE Play Streets family carnival with games, music, art activities, and healthy produce from area farms. Wear a costume or come as you are –you can carpool over or come by bike!

Activities
◾Music
◾Forsyth Farmer’s Market vendors
◾Carnival Games and Activities for Kids
◾Kid’s Bicycle Games
◾Haunted Maze
◾Costume Making
◾Surprise Dance Performance
◾Tricycle Time Trials
◾Loop It Up Quilting Exhibition
◾Healthy Cooking Demonstration
◾Kid’s Nutrition Art activities
◾Farmer’s Market Scavenger Hunt
◾Bicycle Valet

May St., from Emerald St. to Anderson St.
Savannah, GA 31415

What is Play Streets?

Play Streets closes specific streets to traffic on a routine basis and open that space to the community, to encourage physical activity. They offer a high-impact approach to encouraging and increasing physical activity, particularly in neighborhoods that lack sufficient open space for activity. Savannah is one of ten cities nationwide selected as participants in the 2013 Play Streets Series. The series, supported by Blue Cross Blue Shield and the Partnership for a Healthier America, brings public events for families to the streets- giving children and families a chance to be active, and have fun!

Savannah Play Streets are brought to you by Well FED, City of Savannah, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia, Play Streets Partnership for a Healthier America

GET MORE INFO ABOUT UPCOMING PLAY STREETS EVENTS IN SAVANNAH BY CLICKING HERE.

Take to the kids to hear live music outdoors at the Savannah Jazz Festival’s Jazzy Picnic in the Park, September 28 (Saturday), in Forsyth Park.

Here’s the lineup:
4:30-5:30PM Charleston Latin Jazz Collective
6:45-7:45PM The Savannah/CJA Hall Of Fame
7-8PM Doug & Jean Carn Quartet
8:15-9:15PM The Joey DeFrancisco Trio (Sponsored by Magic Marc/The Magic Puppet)
9:30-10:45 Tom Scott with The Savannah Jazz Orchestra (Sponsored by Miner Family Winery & JodyJazz Saxophone & Clarinet Mouthpieces)

The Jazz Festival will also have concerts in Forsyth Park Sept. 26 & 27. More info here.

FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

FOR INFO ON THE OFFICIAL SAVANNAH PICNIC IN THE PARK HAPPENING 10/6, CLICK HERE.

Check out the BOYS YOGA offered at Ganesha’s Place in Savannah. The six-week Saturday class is for boys ages 7-11 and will be Oct. 5-Nov. 9 2013, 10:15-11:15 Saturdays . Register online at www.ganeshasplace.com or by contacting Kate at 912.665.4199. Enrollment will be limited, so please register early.

Ganesha’s Place offers a variety of yoga classes as well as therapeutic classes including yoga for special needs kids, children with autism & restorative yoga for caretakers.

What we love about Ganesha’s Place is that it’s a spot to explore, heal and have fun. Ganesha’s can be a place for the whole family: you’re not required to be athletic or wear special outfits. Yoga therapy at Ganesha’s regulates and improves the balance between health and wellness without the intimidating images of body contortions and “pretzels”.

Keep up with Ganesha’s Place on Facebook here.

Ganesha’s Place, at the corner of Barnard & 40th St. @ 2323 Barnard St., 912-665-4199, http://ganeshasplace.com/ Ganesha’s Place is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

Help Simply Children’s Dentistry, Inc. fight cavities by partaking in the annual Operation Cash for Candy Halloween tradition.

Simply Children’s Dentistry will give you $1 per pound for your Halloween candy along with a prize and toothbrush.
Come by Simply Children’s Dentistry office during business hours to drop off candy.
Mon. Nov. 4th 8am – 4pm
Tues. Nov. 5th 8am – 4pm
Wed. Nov. 6th 10am – 6pm
Thurs. Nov. 7th 10am – 6pm
Fri. Nov. 8th 8am – 12pm
All candy will be sent overseas to our Troops.

*For children 12 and under* *Max payout $5 per child*

Simply Children’s Dentistry, 613 Stephenson Ave, Suite 201 Savannah, GA. Please call (912) 353-9993 with any questions.

Simply Children’s Dentistry, 613 Stephenson Ave Suite 201, Savannah 31405; www.simplychildrens.com , email: businessassistant@simplychildrens.com , (912) 353-9993. Simply Children’s Dentistry is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

Poppell family farm – the 10-acre labyrinth & activity-packed farm in Odum about six miles from Jesup – is the farm to visit for pumpkin patch fun. The grand opening for the 2013 Fall season is Oct. 5.

Take a hayride to Charlie Brown, Lucy, and Linus in the pumpkin patch , ride the cow train, feed animals in the petting farm, try steer roping, Spyder Slyder and the all-time kids’ favorite, the popular crop hopper, which is giant jumping air pillow that has kids giggling upon their first bounce.

Special events each weekend including:
* Safety Day on Oct. 12 with emergency, fire and police vehicles on display. Details here.
* A-Maze-ing Race 5K and Pumpkin Patch Trot on Oct. 19. Details here.
* Halloween Party on Oct. 26. Costume Contest begin at 2 PM. Details here.

For admission costs, click here. The farm is @ 1765 Hyma Poppell Loop, Odum, 31555.
For info or to make reservations, call 912.586.2215 or click here.

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Corn Maze
Poppell’s corn maze is intricate network of twists and turns carved into 10 acres of corn. It opens Oct. 5 2013.
Though the correct pathway can be walked in only 15 minutes, most wandering maze-goers will require about one hour to travel through more than three miles of twists, turns and decision points..

For admission costs, directions or more information please visit the farm’s website www.poppellfarms.com , e-mail popfarms1@windstream.net or call (912) 586-2215. **Follow Poppell Farms on Facebook by clicking here**

HOURS
2013 Schedule
Saturday, October 5 – Sunday, November 3, 2012

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You’re invited to the 350/30 Sand Castle Competition
Saturday, October 5, 2013
** 10:00 a.m. Sign-In ** 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Coligny Beach – Hilton Head Island
Prizes will be awarded to: 1st, 2nd and 3rd in each division category
“Best Pirate Theme” “Most Creative” “Best in Show”
(Judging will begin at 1:00 pm.)

For more information, please click here: celebrationhhi.org
Email your questions to: hhisandcastle@yahoo.com

CLICK HERE FOR THE REGISTRATION FORM

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The 63rd annual Greek Festival at the Hellenic Center, 14 W. Anderson St., Savannah
Oct. 10-12 2013
The three-day Greek Festival, sponsored by St. Paul’s Greek Orthodox Church, will feature homemade greek foods, desserts, greek dancing, church tours, market place, a live band and so much more during the three-day celebration of Greek food, music and heritage. Hosted in the St. Paul’s Hellenic Center, our three-day festival attracts thousands of visitors each year. Come to enjoy the food, shopping, music, dancing and atmosphere of the Greek culture

Serving food all day!
Thursday, October 10 – 11:00am – 9pm
Friday, October 11 – 11:00am – 9pm
Saturday, October 12 – 11:00am – 9pm

The festival will have free admission until 4 p.m. Thursday and Friday with a requested $2 donation after 4 p.m. There is also a requested $2 donation all day Saturday.

Drive Thru Take-Out
To download the order form, click HERE.
Thursday & Friday – 11 AM to 2 PM Only; Saturday, 11 AM-5 PM
Phone in (236-8256) or Fax your Order form to (236-7321) Pick up at Drive Up window at Henry Lane behind the Hellenic Center. Call Tuesday & Wednesday to place ADVANCE ORDERS!
Combination Lunch* $ 9.00
Combination Dinner* $11.00
Greek Salad* $ 7.00
Gyro Sandwich* $ 7.00

See the complete menu  here.

Oktoberfest on the River – Savannah, GA, Oct 4-Oct. 6 2013

Savannah always has an exciting Oktoberfest on Riverstreet. This festival has everything you expect from beer garden, to Oompah band and the popular Wienerdog races.
EVENT DETAILS: http://riverstreetsavannah.com/events/oktoberfest/

Festival Hours: noon-11 pm Fri. Oct. 4, 10 AM-11 PM on Sat. Oct. 5, 10 noon-5 pm PM Sun. Oct. 6 2013 with free fireworks at 9:30 PM Fri. Oct. 4 & the annual Weiner Dog races happening Saturday morning Oct. 5.

It will be a wiener dog racing, bratwurst eating, Oompah dancing filled weekend as the Savannah Riverfront celebrates its 30th Annual Oktoberfest! Come down to Historic River Street to join the German festivities all weekend long from October 4-6.

Kick off the weekend with the opening ceremony and official cask tapping on Friday at 5pm. Don’t forget to stick around for First Friday Fireworks presented by Wet Willie’s at 9:30pm! Live Entertainment will take place on the Arbor Stage each night featuring headlining bands Eric Culberson and Brave Baby.

Enjoy a traditional beer garden offering a variety of German beverages and sing along with the Rhinelander’s Oompah Band! In honor of the 30th year, Savannah Riverfront will host an Oktoberfest themed triathlon. Das Rennen am River Street will feature River Street bars and restaurants competing in a beer stein race, a teenie weenie race, and a keg roll race throughout the weekend!

Don’t worry there is a competition for you too! The annual sausage eating contest presented by Roger Wood Foods and Ambos Seafood will take place on Saturday at 3:30pm. Cash prizes will be available and registration will take place the day of the event. Last but not least, a Savannah Oktoberfest is not complete without the famous Weiner Dog Races hosted by the Savannah Morning News! Register your pup to run at: savannahnow.com/wienerdogs.

For a full band schedule and list of competition times visit riverstreetsavannah.com! This year’s Festival Series is hosted by the Savannah Riverfront and proudly sponsored by Verizon Wireless, Southern Eagle Distributing, Savannah Coca-Cola, Wet Willie’s, and our friends at Adventure Radio. Enjoy the Savannah Riverfront: The Way to Experience Savannah.

FOR MORE LOCAL KIDS’ FALL EVENTS IN SAVANNAH, VISIT OUR EVENTS CALENDAR BY CLICKING HERE.

Get ready for swashbuckling fun: the 2013 Tybee Is. Pirate Festival – includes Live Music, Children’s Activities & a Pirate Victory Parade – is set for October 10-13.

Every Columbus Day weekend, Tybee Island transforms into a lively pirate village, celebrating the rich seafaring history that defines the Georgia coast with live music, children’s activities and a Pirate Victory Parade.

The free parade will be 3-5pm Sat. Oct 12. This parade is a must for families. Parade participants will pass out treasure along the route. Tybee Island Maritime Academy will be selling hot dogs, chips, and drinks before and after the parade in the school gym. Please help support this new school!

Highlights for the 2013 Tybee Island Pirate Festival include The Pirate Victory Parade, Scallywags Costume Contest, Little Matey’s Cove, Thieves’ Market and the new Landshark’s Mugs of Mutiny Tavern with live music. The festivities kick off with the coronation at the King and Queen at the Buccaneer Ball at The Crab Shack on Thursday, October 10.

All 2013 Pirate Festival events – with the exception of the parade – will be held at the South Beach parking lot located at Tybrisa Street on Tybee Island, Georgia.

For the schedule of events, click here

Festival Open from 5pm-11pm
Tickets: Friday – $12 advance | $15 gate
Saturday – $15 advance | $15 gate
Weekend Pass – $22 advance | $24 gate
Kids 12 and under free

For more information about the 2013 Tybee Island Pirate Festival please call 912.786.5444 or visit www.tybeepiratefest.com .

FOR MORE LOCAL KIDS’ FALL EVENTS, VISIT OUR EVENTS CALENDAR BY CLICKING HERE.

Haunted Trail @ Skidaway Island State Park, Savannah
Thursday, Oct 24, 2013
Friday, Oct. 25, 2013
7:30 PM to 9 PM
Take a walk through Skidaway Is. State Park’s haunted trail as your guide leads you through the frightening woods. $5 plus $5 parking. 912-598-2300.

Campground Trick-or-Treating @ Skidaway Island State Park, Savannah
Saturday, Oct 26, 2013
4 PM to 5:30 PM
Dress in your best Halloween costume and trick-or-treat throughout the campground. Bring a bag for all your candy. Please register before October 25 for trick-or-treating. $5 parking. 912-598-2300.

FOR MORE LOCAL KIDS’ FALL EVENTS, VISIT OUR EVENTS CALENDAR BY CLICKING HERE.

Skidaway Island State Park, 52 Diamond Cswy, Savannah , GA 31411

Earn yerself a dozen dough-bloons by dressin’ like a pirate on National Pirate Day at Krispy Kreme this Thursday (9/19/13) or talk like one for a free doughnut- http://KrispyKreme.com/Pirate

Got those Halloween costumes yet? Our area’s fall consignment sales are a good place to find costumes & save some bucks. Click here to find the local Fall 2013 consignment sales.

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. 18 & 19.

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’ EVENTS, VISIT OUR ONLINE EVENTS CALENDAR BY CLICKING HERE

Come to the Hilton Head Island Pumpkin Patch! Bring your child in costume Friday, October 25 2013 to Shelter Cove Park, 39 Shelter Cove Ln, HHI, SC 29928 from 4pm-8pm to kick off your child’s Halloween fun.

This popular children’s festival features activities such as bouncy houses, a costume contest, petting zoo, games, arts and crafts, face painting, candy and a fun hayrack ride through the park. You can also hit the pumpkin patch to pick and decorate a mini jack-o’-lantern! Admission for ages 2-15 is $10/per child and includes nearly all the activities. Parents get in free to enjoy the fun and see their child’s face light up.

Presented by The Island Recreation Association.

All the proceeds from this event benefit the Island Rec Children’s Scholarship Fund. For more information visit www.islandreccenter.org, call the Island Rec Center at (843)681-7273 or email info@islandreccenter.org. Arrive early for a spooky good time!

FOR MORE LOCAL KIDS’ EVENTS, VISIT OUR ONLINE EVENTS CALENDAR BY CLICKING HERE.

Food Day Play

Play Streets will be bringing PLAY to the 3rd Annual Savannah Food Day Festival, noon-5 PM Oct. 26 @ Daffin Park, Savannah. Taking over the streets in Daffin Park, families will have opportunities to play and connect with local organizations right next to the Food Day festivities and its focus on healthy, local foods.

For more information on the Savannah Food Day Festival click here.

Activities
◾Live Music
◾Forsyth Farmer’s Market vendors
◾Synthetic Ice Rink for family skating
◾Kid’s Bicycle Games
◾Surprise Dance Performance
◾Healthy Cooking Demonstration
◾Local art and activities from Deosoto Row Community Gallery
◾Farmer’s Market Scavenger Hunt
◾Bicycle Valet

What is Play Streets?

Play Streets closes specific streets to traffic on a routine basis and open that space to the community, to encourage physical activity. They offer a high-impact approach to encouraging and increasing physical activity, particularly in neighborhoods that lack sufficient open space for activity. Savannah is one of ten cities nationwide selected as participants in the 2013 Play Streets Series. The series, supported by Blue Cross Blue Shield and the Partnership for a Healthier America, brings public events for families to the streets- giving children and families a chance to be active, and have fun!

Savannah Play Streets are brought to you by Well FED, City of Savannah, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia, Play Streets Partnership for a Healthier America

GET MORE INFO ABOUT UPCOMING PLAY STREETS EVENTS IN SAVANNAH BY CLICKING HERE.

This upcoming Labor Day weekend is your last chance to ride the kiddie train @ the 75-ton sand sculpture in the center court of Savannah Mall. The sculpture features a summer animal theme and incorporates some of the animals from the mall’s double-decker carousel.

Sand sculptors from Sandtastic created the sculpture. See photos of the sculpture’s progression from a pile of sand to the completed masterpiece on the Savannah Mall Facebook page by clicking here.

Train rides are $2.

The last day to view the sand sculpture is Sept 8.

For more information about the Savannah Mall, please visit www.savannahmall.com or call 912-927-7467.

Mall Hours:
Mon – Sat: 10 am – 9 pm
Sun: Noon- 6 pm

Savannah Mall, 14045 Abercorn St. Savannah, 31419, (912) 927-7467, www.savannahmall.com , Savannah Mall is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.