FREE Meals at Disney This Summer of 2016

January 19th, 2016

frozen-ever-afterThere’s a tasty new offer at Walt Disney World this summer, and Two Sisters Travel has all of the details!

For select dates this summer you can enjoy a FREE quick-service meal when you package tickets with a minimum 4-night stay at select Walt Disney World Resort Value Resort hotels.

A family of 4 can enjoy a 6-day, 5-night package for less than $90 per person, per day.

Summer is a great time to visit Walt Disney World. Experience the brand new Frozen Ever After ride & Norway Pavilion at EPCOT and exciting new attractions at Animal Kingdom. And with this new promotion, it’s the perfect time to plan a long weekend trip.

This offer does include most nights May 29-June 30, 2016 and July 5- August 13, 2016. Hurry, the availability for this promotion is limited and you must book by Feb. 29, 2016 to take advantage of this deal.

Contact Tara McCoy at Two Sisters Travel today. Get a quick, no-obligation vacation quote online or call us at 843-284-3241 for details, and let’s start planning your magical Disney vacation! 

Tara McCoy, Vacation Specialist at Two Sisters Travel

843.284.3241

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Theatre Workshop & Performance with Show up. Have Fun.

January 18th, 2016

Show up. Have Fun. Events Children's Events Savannah Theatre Workshop and performance of The Emperor’s New Clothes at Jewel Conservatory Theatre with Show Up.  Have Fun. in Rincon.

Sat. Jan. 23, 2016 at 4PM

LIMITED SPACE AVAILABLE

Show Up.  Have Fun. is excited to offer this program for ALL 1st – 6th grade students. This program is with one of the Savannah area’s most beloved teachers, Corinna Rezzelle at The Jewel Conservatory Theatre.

Parents will watch the Jewel’s production of The Emperor’s New Clothes and attend a Talkback Session/Q&A along with their children.  Parents can then sign their children in for the Theatre Workshop at 5:30 PM and return to pick them up when it ends at 6:30 PM.

The schedule for this event is as follows:

  • 3:45 PM – Check in at the theatre with Shylah from “Show Up.  Have Fun.”  (parents and children together)
  • 4:00 PM – Watch the Jewel Conservatory Theatre’s production of The Emperor’s New Clothes (parents and children together)
  • 5:00 PM – Talkback Session/Q&A with the director and cast of the show (parents and children together)
  • 5:30 PM – Theatre Workshop with Corinna Rezzelle (Parents may leave after signing their children in for the workshop at 5:30 PM and pick children up when the workshop ends at 6:30 PM)

The Theatre Workshop with Corinna Rezzelle will include warm-ups, theatre games, and scene study using scenes from The Emperor’s New Clothes.  Snacks will be provided.

Registration for this workshop is only available online through the Show Up.  Have Fun. website.  Click here to go directly to the event registration page.  Questions regarding this event should be directed to shylah@showuphavefunsavannah.com

*Already have tickets to this performance and just need to add your kids to the workshop?  Email shylah@showuphavefunsavannah.com and they will get you set up.

Stay connected.

Be the first to know about sales, freebies, and new events – Like Show Up.  Have Fun. on Facebook and go here to sign up for the weekly email newsletter, highlighting sales and upcoming events.

Homeschooling your kids or planning to attend multiple events?  Check out Subscription Options that give you early access to event registrations, discounts on all paid events, and access to multiple free events per month.  Additional details can be found on the How It Works and Free Subscriber Events pages.

Show Up.  Have Fun. was founded by a Savannah mom with a passion for hands-on, experience-based learning and a goal of providing fun and engaging educational and social opportunities for families.  Show Up.  Have Fun. organizes events throughout Savannah and the Lowcountry.

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FREE Kindermusik Savannah demo class

January 18th, 2016

Savannah preschooler, toddler activities Looking for a fun, educational activity with your baby or toddler on Monday Jan. 25th 2016?

Kindermusik Savannah invites you to a FREE* demo class (no obligations… just come and try it out).

Babies ages 0-23 months meet at 9:20am, and children ages 2+ meet at 10:15am. Have a 4.5-7 year old who’s interested in music? Email Kindermusik Savannah about Kindermusik for the Young Child classes.

All classes meet at the 88 Keys Piano Kindermusik studio in Bloomingdale.

For more info, visit  www.88keysga.com/Kindermusik  or call 912.988.KEYS (5397). Kindermusik…music now, skills for life.

* trial demo class is free for all new families.

Kindermusik…a good beginning never ends.

Classes are held at:
Kindermusik Savannah Studio
183 Deerfield Rd. West
Bloomingdale, GA 31302

Kindermusik Savannah, email music@88keysga.com, 912.988.KEYS (5397) www.88keysga.com/Kindermusik  Kindermusik is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

Registration open: Coastal Kids Market Spring 2016 Consignment Sale, April 7-9

January 17th, 2016

CKM 2016 Spring Sale Savannah COASTAL KIDS MARKET SPRING 2016 CONSIGNMENT SALE, SAVANNAH

Coastal Kids Market dates for the SPRING 2016 Market are set: April 7-9 2016

The sale will be @ the same great location:
The Shoppes of Savannah formerly known as Savannah Festival Outlet Mall, April 7-9 2016

CKM is giving you lots of time to sort out those outgrown clothes and toys – it’s time to get the wrinkles out and scuff marks gone.

Registration is open. Click here. 

Sale dates & hours

Wed. April 6, 5-8 pm (Preview Party for consignors /volunteers ONLY*)-details to come
Thurs. April 7, 6-8pm (*Charity Hour 5 pm)
Fri. April 8, 9am– 5pm
Sat. April 9, 9am – 2pm (some items 50% off)
*Check out the CKM website for details on Preview Party for consignors & volunteers only.

Stay connected

Please follow CKM on Twitter here & check out CKM Facebook page here frequently as you want to make sure you don’t miss any big announcements and giveaways. Be sure to check “going” on the CKM Facebook event page to make sure you know everything that is happening with CKM.

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Savannah schools: Open Houses @ St. Peter the Apostle Catholic School

January 17th, 2016

Savannah private schools St. Peter the Apostle Catholic School wilmington Island This year, St. Peter the Apostle School in Savannah, Georgia, celebrates their 35th year on their Wilmington Island Campus.

The beautiful 10-acre campus includes a Lower School, Middle School, two gymnasiums, football field, practice field, and a state-of-the-art playground.

St. Peter’s offers full day faith-based instruction for students from three years old through 8th grade.

Following the traditions of the Sisters of Mercy, the school educates through a strong academic program and instills in its students a spirit of mercy, justice and loving concern.

Open Houses

Come see all that St. Peter’s has to offer at these open house for prospective families:
Sun. Jan. 31 2016, 10AM-1PM
Thurs. Feb. 11 2016, 6-7:30PM

This will be an opportunity to meet and greet teachers, tour the school facilities, and get to experience all that the Saint Peter’s community has to offer.

Scheduling a Campus Tour

A guided tour around the school campus with a staff member can be arranged by calling the school office at 912-897-5224.

Scheduling a Campus Visit

Saint Peter the Apostle Catholic School welcomes your student to come and “shadow” another student for the day. Your student will attend classes and see what it would be like to be a part of the St. Peter’s family. Please call the school office at 912-897-5224 to arrange a date for your student shadow.

Location

The school is easily accessible from Whitemarsh Island, the Truman Parkway, mid-town Savannah and Tybee Island. We are located just off Highway 80 East (Victory Drive), not far from Thunderbolt.

St. Peter the Apostle School
7020 Concord Rd.
Savannah, GA 31410
Phone: 912-897-5224
Fax: 912-897-0801

For more information, visit www.school.saintpetertheapostle.com

St. Peter the Apostle School, www.school.saintpetertheapostle.com,  7020 Concord Rd., Savannah, 31410, 912-897-5224,  On Facebook here. On Twitter here. St. Peter the Apostle School is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser. 

New Saturday golf clinics @ The Club at Savannah Harbor

January 17th, 2016

Golf Discounts Savannah

New Saturdays golf clinics @ The Club at Savannah Harbor  on Hutchinson Island, next to Westin Savannah.

Interested? Contact Paul Killgallon for more information at 912.201.2240, email paul.killgallon@westin.com

The Club at Savannah Harbor, Hutchinson Is., 2 Resort Drive, Savannah, 31421, 912.201.2240, On Facebookhere. Email Golf.savannah@westin.com,www.theclubatsavannahharbor.com  The Club at Savannah Harbor is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

Moms Club of Bluffton & Hilton Head Is. Annual Preschool Fair

January 17th, 2016

Schools in Hilton Head Is Bluffton Moms Club

Come meet with area preschool directors to learn more about what preschool options are available in Bluffton & Hilton Head, SC.  Children’s activities and light refreshments will be available.

The event is to be Feb. 6, 10:30 am – 12 am at the Hilton Head Library, at 11 Beach City Road.  For more information please visit www.bhhmoms.webs.com

Hosted by MOMS Club of Bluffton & Hilton Head, SC.

Free & Open to the Public.

2016 Confirmed participants:
Providence Early Learning Center
Little Island Preschool
St Francis Catholic School
St Gregory The Great Catholic School
Hilton Head Preparatory
Sea Pines Montessori
Cross Schools

Check www.bhhmoms.webs.com for updates to that list.

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FOR MORE INFORMATION ON LOCAL PRESCHOOLS/SCHOOLS, VISIT OUR SCHOOLS PAGE. 

Register now: Old Fort Jackson Family Campover 2016

January 14th, 2016

Old Fort Jackson Family Campover

Registration is open for Old Fort Jackson’s annual Family Campover March 4-5 2016.

Spend the night in Georgia’s oldest brick fort. Children will train as soldiers from the American Revolution and participate in a reenactment of the 1778 Battle of Savannah. Adults will train as Civil War soldiers and learn the drill for the 12 lb. howitzer, the fort’s historic cannon, plus fire the weapon. Dinner, snacks and breakfast will be provided.

Click here to register. Registration is limited to 80 participants.

PRICING (Includes all activities and food):

Adults (Ages 16+) $65**
Children (Ages 4-15) $45

** Activities for adult participants (ages 16 and up) will include training with and firing historical black powder weaponry which is reflected in this pricing structure.

This event is NOT appropriate for children younger than 4 years of age.

 

Old Fort Jackson
1 Fort Jackson Road
Savannah, GA 31404
912.232.3945

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Find Trend products to motivate your kids @ Barnett Educational Supplies, Savannah

January 14th, 2016

Barnett Educational Supplies Savannah Shop Barnett Educational Supplies in Savannah is the headquarters for Trend games and workbooks to keep your children engaged and learning.

Find products by Trend projects to motivate, educate & reward.

Shop local. Shop Barnett. Barnett is celebrating 70 years of serving the Coastal Empire.

Store Hours:
M-F 9am – 7pm
Sat 10am – 5pm
Sun 1-5pm (Closed Sundays in the months of April, May and June)

Please like Barnett on Facebook here to stay updated on their sales.

Barnett Educational Supplies, 38 W De Renne Ave., Savannah, 31405-6742, tel: 912-356-1878, email barneduc@bellsouth.net www.barnetteducationalsupplies.com , Barnett Educational Supplies is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

Affordable Winter 2016 Savannah kids art workshops

January 13th, 2016

articles_1 The City of Savannah Department of Cultural Affairs is now registering students for Session 1 Visual Art classes and Workshops for the 2016 calendar year.

These are wonderful, affordable day and evening sessions for children, teens and adults in all skill levels.

Class fees include instruction, use of studio space, use of equipment and all materials and tools required. Space is limited and advance registration is required. Credit cards are accepted. Class schedule and registration forms are available online here  or by calling (912) 651-6783.

Now Registering for Session 1 Savannah Art  Workshops and Classes
Workshop registrations due at noon the Thursday before the workshop.

Download a writeable registration form here

Registration should be made as soon as possible; class size is limited and spaces are filled on a first-come, first-served basis.

All classes are held at the Cultural Affairs facility located at 9 West Henry St. (2 blocks south of Forsyth Park between Bull and Whitakar streets)

For more information call 912-651-6783.

Youth & Adult Workshops

Fused Glass Wind Chime
Instructor: Christine Hefner
Ages 12+, Thursday, January 21, 3:30-5:30 pm

Join this hands-on workshop open to all skill levels interested in fused glass. Students will learn basic glass cutting and fusing techniques creating a unique fused glass wind chime.
$15/$10 city resident

Glass Quilt: Fused Glass
Instructor: Kristin Fulford
Ages 14+, Saturday, January 30, 10am-2pm

Join this fun, hands-on class, open to all levels from the beginner to those who want to learn more about various techniques in fused glass, culminating in a glass quilt. A glass kit with 4 sheets is included in the fee, as well as scrap glass.
$40/$35 city resident

Savannah kids art classes Fused Glass Animals
Instructor: Christine Hefner
Ages 12+, Thursday, February 4, 3:30-5:30 pm

Join this hands-on workshop open to all skill levels interested in fused glass. Students will learn basic glass cutting and fusing techniques creating a fused glass animal
$15/$10 city resident

Fused Glass Jewelry
Instructor: Christine Hefner
Ages 12+, Thursday, February 18, 3:30-5:30 pm

Join this hands-on workshop open to all skill levels interested in fused glass. Students will learn basic glass cutting and fusing techniques creating one-of-a kind fused glass jewelry.
$15/$10 city resident

Clay Clock
Instructor: Clair Buckner
Ages 17+, Saturday, February 6, 10am-12pm

Come design your own clock. Make time fly or crawl or just hang out on the wall. Working clock parts are included. Open to all skill levels.
$25/$20 city resident
Youth Classes

Learn more about all the above classes here. 

Art classes & workshops @ City of Savannah’s Department of Cultural Affairs studios. 9 W. Henry St. (912) 651-6783 On Facebook here. On Twitter here. Savannah Dept. of Cultural Affairs is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser 

Savannah Model Railroad & Train Show 2016

January 12th, 2016

Savannah Model Train Show 2016

Model Railroad & Train Show hosted by Coastal Rail Blufs

Jan. 23-24 2016, 10AM-5PM @ National Guard Armory, 1248 Eisenhower Drive, Savannah.

Costs

FREE for children younger than 12 & active military

2-day admission: $7

Seniors/students: $5

Learn more here.

Register now for Spring Soccer 2016 with Savannah United

January 12th, 2016

 

Youth Soccer Savannah Wilmington Island

Time to register your child for Spring 2016 Soccer with Savannah United.

Registration is open for Micro & Rec Soccer

Micro U4-U8 Program

Micro players (U4, U5, U6, U7, U8) make up the largest number of participants in US soccer. Because this is entry level for a lot of children, Savannah United views this program as the grassroots of the club. To ensure players develop a love for the ’beautiful game’, we make sure it is run in a safe and enjoyable atmosphere. Practices are geared towards individual skill and coordination development.

Micro Program teams can train at any of the facilities available to us around the City including but not limited to The Jennifer Ross Soccer Complex, Ambuc, Daffin Park Bee Road, Wilmington Island, and Ottawa Farms Soccer Field in Bloomingdale. Games are played at one of three locations – The Jennifer Ross Complex on Sallie Mood, Wilmington Island, and Ottawa Farms in Bloomingdale (you can select your preference when registering).

Registration deadline

The registration deadline for the SPRING 2016 Micro Soccer season is February 23 2016. Any registration after that date will incur a LATE FEE of $15 and the player will be placed onto a waiting list (and not guaranteed a place in the program)**

Register online here or in person at the Savannah United office, 702 Mall Blvd || Suite C || Savannah, GA 31406.

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Recreation Program U10-U14

Each team plays 6 games during the regular season and are then seeded into a playoff bracket to decide the Champions. Girls and Boys teams play separately. Teams practice once or twice a week and training sessions last between 60 – 90 minutes.

Register online here. 

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Early Goals/Toddler Soccer

Registration for Savannah United Soccer‘s Spring 2016 Early Goals Toddler Soccer will begin in late February 2016 with sessions starting in late March 2016.

Savannah United will post the Early Goals/toddler soccer schedule on Friday Feb. 19 and have registrations open on Monday Feb 22 at 10AM. The spots typically go quickly.

Spots are first come, first served.

Early Goals will be offered for players ages 30 months to 4 years old throughout the area this Spring including in Savannah, Wilmington Is., Pooler, Rincon, Bloomingdale, Richmond Hill.

Below are the age groups for the SPRING 2016 season:
Early Goals – Birthdates from 8/1/2012 to 10/1/2013
U4 Program Players – Birthdates from 8/1/2011 to 7/31/2012

Learn more here. 

Savannah United, www.savannahunited.com, 702 Mall Blvd Suite C, Savannah, 31406, tel 912-691-2472, email info@savannahunited.com. On Facebook here. Savannah United is a SouthernMamas advertiser. 

FREE Tybee Mardi Gras 2016 Parade & Costume Contest

January 12th, 2016

Mardi Gras Tybee parade carnival costume 20168th Annual Mardi Gras Carnival, Tybee Island, Saturday, Jan. 30

Free and open to the public.

8th Annual Mardi Gras Tybee Event Schedule

Mardi Gras Tybee Street Party
Sat. Jan. 30 from 12- 6pm
Tybrisa Roundabout (at south end of island on Tybrisa Street and Butler Avenue)

Mardi Gras Tybee Parade
Sat. Jan. 30 at 2pm
Butler Avenue to Tybrisa Street

Grab a spot along Butler Avenue to enjoy Tybee’s Mardi Gras Parade as it processes down Butler Avenue from Memorial Park to Tybrisa Street featuring colorful floats, plenty of beads and marching bands!

After the Tybee Mardi Gras Parade, a costume contest will take place in the festival area at the Tybrisa Roundabout. Winners will be crowned the 2016 Mardi Gras Tybee King and Queen. The King and Queen will then host the street dance fun with music from The Hypnotics!

For additional information about the 8th Annual Mardi Gras Tybee festival, visit www.mardigrastybee.com.

Things To Do on MLK Jr. Day 2016, Savannah

January 12th, 2016

MLK Jr. Things to do with Kids in Savannah Reminder: Kids are out of school this Monday Jan. 18 2016 in honor of MLK Jr. Day. Here’s a list of things to do to celebrate & enjoy the day.

(Savannah) MLK Jr. Annual Parade, 10AM. Click here for the parade route.

(Savannah) Special soldier demos, interactive program for kids @ Old Fort Jackson. Details here.

(Savannah) Loyalists & Liberty kids’ interactive Revolutionary War program @ Savannah History Museum & Battlefield Memorial Park. Details here. 

(Savannah) FREE Kindermusik trial class. No need to call ahead. Just show up. Babies ages newborn to 2 meet @ 9:20am; toddlers 2+ meet @ 10:15am. Details here.

(Savannah) Savannah Children’s Museum will be open 10AM-4PM. Savannah Children’s Museum will open on days that Chatham County schools are closed. Details here. 

(Pooler) Day Camp @ The National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force, 9am-4pm. Cost: $30, lunch included. For ages 7-11. Pre-register. Details here. 

(Savannah) Skinny Dipping Ladies Night @ The Melting Pot of Savannah. Details here. 

Free entrance to National Parks & Monuments on MLK Jr. Day. Parks include:
Cumberland Island National Seashore
Fort Frederica National Monument
Fort Pulaski National Monument
Fort Sumter National Monument
Details here. 

(Savannah) Daily Tours at Fort Pulaski National Monument, 10:30AM & 3PM Guided Fort Tours. Special daily programs; historic weapons demos. Become a Junior Ranger @ Fort Pulaski. Details here.

(Savannah) Daily Cannon Firings @ Old Fort Jackson at 11AM & 2PM. Schedule subject to change. Call ahead to confirm: 912.232.3945.

Daytrips

Things to do with kids in Charleston, SC

Things to do with kids in Beaufort, SC

Things to do with kids on Jekyll Is., Ga.

Things to do with kids in Columbia, SC

Things to do with kids in Hilton Head Is., SC

MLK Jr. Holiday Weekend soldier demos, interactive program @ Old Fort Jackson

January 12th, 2016

Thanksgiving demos, interactive program Savannah Old Fort Jackson Did you know that Old Fort Jackson in Savannah has seen 100 years of military conflict? The location played an important role in the American Revolutionary War, the War of 1812 and the Civil War.

Come learn about the importance of the fort’s location during our special “A Century of Sentries” program over this upcoming MLK Jr. Day 3-day weekend 2016.

Explore the daily life of a soldier, while uncovering stories about the many individuals and units once stationed here.

Guests can participate in a variety of activities appropriate for all ages. Available activities include marching, battle reenactments, heavy artillery drill and musket and cannon demonstrations.

“A Century of Sentries” is FREE for members and the cost of regular admission for the general public. Click here to become a member & save big.

Chatham Days‘ buy one, get one free discount for locals applies until Jan. 31 @ Old Fort Jackson. Free for members.

When: Jan. 15-18, 2016  9AM-5PM

Where: Old Fort Jackson, 1 Fort Jackson Rd., Savannah, GA 31404

Cost: FREE for members; general admission is $7 for adults and $4 for children. Click here to become a member & save big.

Old Fort Jackson, 1 Fort Jackson Road, Savannah, GA 31404 (912.232.3945)

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loyalists liberty Savannah History Museum Loyalists & Liberty: A Revolutionary War Experience at Savannah History Museum, Fri. Jan. 15- Mon. Jan. 18  2016.

The story of Savannah’s role in the American Revolution comes alive. This hands-on family-friendly experience starts in Savannah History Museum, where you will learn about Savannah at the time of the Revolution, conditions of a soldier in the American militia, and events leading up to the 1779 Battle of Savannah. The program concludes on Battlefield Memorial Park with musket firing demonstrations, while you join in our reenactment of the militia attack on this British fortification.

This experimental program is offered on select days including Jan. 15-18 2016 at 10:30AM, 12:30PM, and 2:30PM. For more information, click here or call 912.651.6840 x 303.

Savannah History Museum, 303 MLK Jr. Blvd. Savannah, 31401, www.chsgeorgia.org/SHM Coastal Heritage Society is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser. 

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Train Rides in SavannahDiesel Train Rides at Georgia State Railroad Museum

What: Come for a site tour of Georgia State Railroad Museum and enjoy a special diesel train ride, showcasing our #119 locomotive, a 44 tonner center cab switch engine, which was built in 1947.

When/Where: Daily from Jan. 15-18 at Georgia State Railroad Museum, 655 Louisville Rd. Savannah, GA 31401.

Cost: The price of general admission. Adult tickets are $10 and children’s tickets are $6 (for children 2 to 12 years of age.) Discounted train rides for members.

Learn more here. 

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Ice-Skating Daytrips from Savannah

January 12th, 2016

Ice-Skating Daytrips from Savannah Already miss Skatefest ice-skating @ Savannah Civic Center?

Here are some places to ice-skate that are a daytrip or weekend getaway from Savannah.

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Temporary/Seasonal Outdoor Ice-Skating in Columbia, SC

City of Columbia’s Main Street ICE @ Boyd Plaza. The City of Columbia’s temporary outdoor ice skating rink at the corner of Main and Hampton streets, offers fun for the whole family.

Main Street ICE is open through January 18, 2016.

Fees
Monday through Wednesday (Discount Days)
$8 for adults
$5 for children ages 12 and under

Thursday through Sunday (Regular Price)
$10 for adults
$8 for children ages 12 and under
Active Duty Military with ID and Seniors age 55 and up
$8 (Thursday through Sunday)

Hours
The ice rink will be open seven days a week through Jan. 18 at the following hours of operation:
Monday-Thursday, 4 to 9 p.m.
Friday, 4 to 10 p.m.
Saturday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Sunday, 1 to 9 p.m.

For more information or to reserve your group reservations, please contact the City of Columbia Parks and Recreation Department at 803-545-3100.

If you make the trip to Columbia, SC, please visit our List of Things To Do With Kids in Columbia here. 

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Carolina Ice Palace in North Charleston
Public indoor skating

** UPCOMING PUBLIC SCHEDULE CHANGES **
** Friday, Jan. 15: The 3pm and 6pm sessions are Cancelled
Saturday, Jan 16: The 12:30pm and 6pm sessions are Cancelled
Sunday, Jan 17: The 1pm session is Cancelled

REGULAR SCHEDULE:
MON: 11a-3pm & 3p-5:15p
WED: 11a-3p
FRI: 11a-3p & 3p-5:30p & 6p-9p
SAT: 12:30p-2:30p & 3p-5p & 6p-9p
SUN: 1:00p-3:00p & 3:30p-5:30p

More details here. 

If you make the trip to Charleston, SC, please visit our List of Things To Do With Kids in Charleston here. 

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Jax Ice & Sportsplex in Jacksonville

For this indoor center’s public skating hours, costs & location, click here. 

Save Up to 25% at Disney, Plus Get An Extra Day FREE

January 12th, 2016

Summer Spring Disney Deals Savannah If a trip to Walt Disney World is in your plans for 2016, book now and save up to 25% on your room at select resort hotels this spring and early summer.

And when you upgrade to a room and ticket package with a minimum 4-day park tickets, you’ll get an extra day at the parks for FREE!

A family of four can enjoy a 5-day package at All Star Music with 5-day Magic Your Way theme park tickets for less than $90 per person, per day!

These discounts are available for most stays February 22-June 11, 2016. Availability for this promotion is limited, and rooms will sell out fast.

Contact Tara McCoy at Two Sisters Travel today.

Get a quick, no-obligation vacation quote online or call Two Sisters Travel at 843-284-3241 for details, and let’s start planning your magical Disney vacation.

Tara McCoy, Vacation Specialist at Two Sisters Travel

843.284.3241

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Melting Pot of Savannah Valentine’s Specials 2016

January 12th, 2016

Savannah restaurants Melting Pot of Savannah

Valentine’s Day 2016 @ The Melting Pot of Savannah

Feb. 12 thru Feb. 14
Spend Valentine’s Day at The Melting Pot of Savannah. Can’t make it in on the 14th? Not to worry, The Melting Pot begins their Valentine’s Day Special on Feb. 12. Friday through Sunday, The Melting Pot will only be offering this 4 course fixed menu. Prices start at $50 per person(excluding tax and gratuity). Reservations will be taken starting Jan 15
See the Valentines Menu here.

Valentine’s Day Lunch
Feb 13 & 14
Want to Celebrate Valentine’s Day with The Melting Pot but want to avoid the crowd? Celebrate early (reservations between 12pm & 3pm) on Sat. Feb. 13 or Sun. Feb. 14 and receive 15% off The Melting Pot’s Valentine’s Day menu. *not valid with any other offer, promotion, or discount.

Make a reservation by calling The Melting Pot of Savannah at (912) 349-5676 or clicking 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.

Kindermusik playdate for ages 0-7 + free trial class, Savannah

January 11th, 2016

Kindermusik Savannah mommy and me It’s not too late to join in with your newborn to 7 year old for Kindermusik Savannah last January monthly musical playdate: “ROAR! A trip to the Kindermusik Jungle!”.

Join Kindermusik Savannah at 10am this Wednesday, January 13 for a special musical time with your little one.

All participants receive an instrument, 10 Kindermusik songs, and a bonus gift valued at $10 at the end of class.

Tuition is $15 per child (siblings pay only $5).

Enroll online at www.88keysga.com/Kindermusik

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FREE Trial Class

If you’re free next Monday, why not come join us for a FREE trial class in Kindermusik? Come and see what we’re all about.

Babies ages newborn to 2 meet at 9:20am, and toddlers 2+ meet at 10:15am. No need to call ahead – just come and join Kindermusik Savannah  on Jan. 18.

All classes meet at the 88 KEYS PIANO Kindermusik studio in Bloomingdale.

For more info, call 912.988.KEYS (5397) or email music@88keysga.com.

Kindermusik…a good beginning never ends.

Classes are held at:
Kindermusik Savannah Studio
183 Deerfield Rd. West
Bloomingdale, GA 31302

Kindermusik Savannah, email music@88keysga.com, 912.988.KEYS (5397) www.88keysga.com/Kindermusik  Kindermusik is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

Tiny Tots Food Craft Playdates & Presidents Day Kids’ Cooking Class, Savannah

January 11th, 2016

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Tiny Tots Food Craft Play Dates are back in Pooler with Tummy Time Foods.

Join Tummy Time Foods every month for creative food crafts, story time and singing for kids ages 5 and younger!

Your little one will get to play with other kids and make two crafts- one to eat and one to keep.

A different theme will be featured each month.

Cost:
$10 per child
(Parents are always FREE!)

When & Where:
2nd Tuesday of each month (Feb. 9, March 8, April 12)
11AM-Noon
Tater Bugs
335 US Hwy 80 E., Pooler

Seating is limited. Advanced tickets are required. To purchase your tickets, click here. 
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School’s Out… Let’s Cook!
President’s Day Cooking Party
Mon. Feb 15 2016

Tiny Tots Cooking Party: 10-11:30am
Kids ages 2-5 take over the kitchen for the most creative culinary experience in town. Come for an exciting Tiny Tots Cooking Party including cooking, learning, singing, and story time.
Seats are limited and advanced tickets are required.
​Tickets: $15 per child and one responsible adult per child is required. Register here. 

Kids’ Cooking Party: 1-3pm
Kids ages 6 and older are invited to make some delicious kid-friendly dishes in the TTF kitchen. Everyone gets to mix, measure, stir and dine on their culinary creations. Seats are limited and advanced tickets are required.
Tickets: $25 per child. Parents are welcome to drop off their child or stay and watch. Register here.

Tummy Time Foods, www.tummytimefoods.com, (912) 996-7120 email info@tummytimefoods.com. On Facebook here.  Tummy Time Foods is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

Winter/Early Spring 2016 Youth Art Classes & Workshops @ Telfair Museums’ Jepson Center, Savannah

January 10th, 2016

Jepson Winter Spring 2016 Art Classes Savannah TelfairRegister your child for Telfair Museums’ late winter/early spring art classes & workshops in Savannah. All classes and workshops are at the Jepson Center unless otherwise noted.

For more information or to register, click on Register Now tab below or call 912.790.8823.

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Portfolio Builder: Youth Drawing: Session 1

Ages: 10-14
Instructor: Marisa Lilje
Thursdays, February 25-March 31 | 4:30-6pm
No class March 17
Members $100 | Non-members $125

This class is designed to help upper-elementary and middle school students improve their drawing skills and begin the process of developing a portfolio. In Drawing I, students will focus on measurement, proportion, and perspective, with some practice portraiture and sketching from clothed models. Youth Drawing is a great class for students to develop their art portfolios. New students welcome. All materials will be provided.

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Video Game Development

Ages: 10-16
Thursdays, February 25-March 31 | 4:30-6pm
No class March 17
Members $100 | Non-members $125

In this five week class students will build their own video game. Students will explore, play, and develop video games while learning computer programming from scratch using Game Maker. Suitable for beginners to intermediate-level participants with a fun-loving personality, no programing experience required. All Materials will be provided.

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3D Printed Jump Drive

Ages: 13 and older
Instructor: Ty Donaldson, Maven Makers
Saturday, February 6 and 13 | 1-4pm
Members $75 | Non-members $95

Create your USB flash drive. In this class you will learn how to 3D model your own USB flash drive housing and print it on the 3D printer. We will provide the components you just come and enjoy making.

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Battle Tops

Ages: 13 and older
Instructor: Ty Donaldson, Maven Makers
Tuesday, February 2 – March 1 | 4:30-6pm
Members $100 | Non-members $125

Come build your own battle tops and compete against others with your creations! In this class you will learn how to 3D model, 3D print your top and get ready for battle!

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Little Bits

Ages: 8 and older
Saturday, February 20 | 10am-12pm
Members $30 | Non-members $45

Learn how to make electronics with no soldering or wiring with Little Bits. These fun and engaging bits are more than toys; they’re an awesome way to learn how electronics work at a basic level.

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3D Puzzles

Ages: 8 and older
Instructor: Ty Donaldson, Maven Makers
Saturday, February 20 | 1pm-4pm
Members $30 | Non-members $45

Create 3-dimensional puzzles! Have you always wondered how they make those mind bending puzzles? Come and learn how to make one of your own.

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Jepson Center, 207 W York St. Savannah, 31401 , www.telfair.org/learn/classes/Telfair Museums is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

Learn about Savannah, Pooler preschools, public & private schools & homeschool programs @ Pooler MOPS Educational Fair 2016

January 10th, 2016

Pooler MOPS School Fair 2016 Savannah schools The Pooler MOPS will host their free Annual Educational Fair on Wednesday, January 27, 2016, from 9:30 AM-Noon at the First Presbyterian Church of Pooler.

Participants include preschools, public and private schools, homeschool coops, early intervention, and more.

There will be representatives there to answer your questions and provide information.

Let your friends and family know to come out and learn all about the different educational options available in the Greater Savannah area including Pooler and Rincon.

Learn more here. 

Pooler MOPS Educational Fair
@ First Presbyterian Church of Pooler
1115 Hwy 80 East, Pooler, 31322
9:30AM-Noon Wed. Jan. 27 2016

FREE Night at the Museum @ SCAD Museum of Art, Savannah

January 9th, 2016

Friday, Jan. 22, 2016, 5:30–8:30 p.m.
Enjoy a family night at the museum
SCAD Museum of Art

Catch a screening of “Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian,” enjoy refreshments and explore the galleries by participating in a scavenger hunt.

This event is free and open to the public, but seating for the film screening and participation in the scavenger hunt is first come, first served.

To RSVP or for more information, contact Ben Tollefson at 912.525.5231 or btollefs@scad.edu.

SCAD Museum of Art, www.scadmoa.org , 601 Turner Blvd.
Savannah, Georgia  

Get Fit for 2016 with Stroller Strong Moms of Savannah & Claudia Deen

January 8th, 2016

Stroller Strong Moms of Savannah Claudia DeenGet Fit for 2016 with Stroller Strong Moms of Savannah and Claudia Deen.

Become a member at www.strollerstrongmoms.com and sign-up for this 10-week fitness and nutrition challenge.

Testing day is this Wednesday, January 13th, 9:30am at Forsyth Park followed by a live Q&A with Stroller Strong Moms’s Health Coach, Claudia.

Come ready to Sweat Like A Mother (S.L.A.M). Newcomers welcome!

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Stroller Strong Moms of Savannah has 11 classes a week in four different locations, M-F. During January & February 2016, class times are 10-11AM. Your first class is FREE!

Learn more here. 

Stroller Strong Moms’ seasoned instructors have a knack for finding your limits and pushing you past them.

Newcomers are welcome. First class is free.

Check the Stroller Strong Moms web siteFacebook page for updates, as this every growing group of moms are always adding classes and events.

Stroller Strong Moms, 12 East Park Ave. Savannah, 31401, email info@strollerstrongmoms.com On Facebook here. On Twitter herewww.strollerstrongmoms.com/wp/  Stroller Strong Moms is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser