Be sure to take advantage of the 2013 Georgia History Festival’s Super Museum Sunday.

Various Savannah-area museums will be FREE Sunday, February 10, 2013, 12:00 noon – 4:00 p.m.

Click here for a list of this years participating sites.

Georgians and visitors alike experience our area’s rich history and cultural life as historic sites, house museums, art museums, and other points of interest in Savannah and coastal Georgia open their doors to the public, providing an exceptional opportunity to experience the history in our own backyard. From Statesboro to Darien, over 40 cultural institutions throughout coastal Georgia participate in this popular GHS’s Georgia History Festival annual family event. Free and open to the public.

Among the Super Museum Sunday activities at various museums will be: Dave’s Reptiles featured at “Super Museum Sunday” on Feb. 10, 12-4 at the Savannah-Ogeechee Canal Museum, 681 Ft. Argyle Rd., 2.3 mi. past I-95. Also Urbanna Farms, Ann & Howard’s Plants, Canal History & Birdwatching Tours, Food & Craft Sales. Free and open to the public. Dave’s Reptiles” is a kid-friendly program and will appeal to all ages, but older kids will also enjoy the tours.

AUDITIONS FOR SAVANNAH CHILDREN’S THEATRE show: Main Stage production of “A Year with Frog & Toad” open to 2nd grade-adults, Feb. 25 & 26 @ 7 PM. Show dates: June 1-16.

Savannah Children’s Theatre, 2160 E. Victory Drive at the corner of Skidaway Road & Victory Drive next to Piggly Wiggly, Savannah, 31404, (912)238-9015 email info@savannahchildrenstheatre.org , www.savannahchildrenstheatre.org

Here are our favorite picks for nearby spots outside of Savannah that are well worth the trip:

1. Georgia Sea Turtle Center, Jekyll Is., Ga Hours, admission rates, directions and more details here.

2. South Carolina Aquarium, Charleston Harbor , S.C. . Hours, daily events, admission rates & specials here. Pair your visit to the aquarium with a visit to the Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry, Charleston, S.C. See No. 3 below.

3. Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry, Charleston, S.C. . Hours, exhibits, admission rates & more details here. Pair your visit to the museum with a visit to the South Carolina Aquarium, in Charleston. See No. 2 above.

4. Museum of Science & History (MOSH) & The Bryan-Gooding Planetarium, Jacksonville, Fla. . Hours, daily Planetarium shows, upcoming special events, admission specials & more details here. Pair your visit to MOSH with a visit to the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens. See No. 5 below.

5. Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens, Jacksonville, Fla. Hours, January discounts, admission rates & more details here. Pair your visit to the zoo with a visit to the Museum of Science & History (MOSH) & The Bryan-Gooding Planetarium. See No. 4 above.

6. Lawton Stables, Sea Pines Resort, Hilton Head. Is. S.C. (open everyday except Christmas) Lawton’s free animal farm includes goats, sheep, pot-bellied pigs, ponies, rabbits, a deer named Callie and a Clydesdale named Harley (who loves visitors bearing carrots and apples). Pony rides and horseback riding available for a fee. Details here. Pair your visit to Lawton with a visit to The Sandbox Interactive Children’s Museum.

7. The Sandbox Interactive Children’s Museum, Hilton Head Is., S.C. . Details here.

8. Riverbanks Zoo & Garden, Columbia, S.C. Hours & admission rates here.  .

9. EdVenture Children’s Museum, Columbia, S.C. Hours & admission rates here.

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10. The Kazoo Factory museum tours, Beaufort, S.C. Hours & admission rates here. Pair your visit with a trip to the lighthouse at Hunting Island State Park. Details here. Or a stop at the u-pick farm Dempsey Farms to pick your own fresh veggies or fruits. Details here.

Zumba Party and Fitness Festival @ Lake Mayer Park

10 AM-1 PM Sat. Jan. 19

Keep your New Year’s Resolutions!  Try Zumba, Pilates, Turbo Kick, Crossfit Training, the D1 Boot Camp, and Curvy Girl Boot Camp. Free healthy snacks to all participants. Sponsored by Chatham County Park Services.   Free and open to the public.

http://parks.chathamcounty.org/

912-898-3320

Savannah Children’s Museum Felt Festival
Sat. Jan. 19 & Sun. Jan. 20 from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Participants make neat crafts from recycled wool sweaters and basic knitting using toilet paper tubes and pencils. Story times for “little explorers” through “big explorers.” Museum admission

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day kicks off the first round of free entrance days in the National Parks in 2013.

Fort Pulaski National Monument is one of nearly 400 national parks across the country where the park entrance fees will be waived.

More information on free entrance days in the National Parks can be found at www.nps.gov/findapark/feefreeparks.htm  .

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey© FULLY CHARGED, Gold Edition is an all-new powerful surge of circus entertainment in Savannah !

The circus will be at the Savannah Civic Center Jan. 23-27 2013.
Showtimes are:
SHOW 1 Wed, 23 Jan 2013 07:30 PM
SHOW 2 Thu, 24 Jan 2013 07:30 PM

SHOW 3 Fri, 25 Jan. 2013 10 AM (newly added show)
SHOW 4 Fri, 25 Jan 2013 07:30 PM
SHOW 5 Sat, 26 Jan 2013 11:00 AM
SHOW 6 Sat, 26 Jan 2013 03:00 PM
SHOW 7 Sat, 26 Jan 2013 07:00 PM
SHOW 8 Sun, 27 Jan 2013 01:30 PM
SHOW 9 Sun, 27 Jan 2013 05:30 PM

SouthernMamas.com discount: Discount code to receive a 20% discount off of adult Tickets. Not valid on opening night or VIP and Premium seating. Restrictions and fees may apply. Please use code MAMA to receive savings. Buy tickets online at Ringling.com, etix.com, Savannah Civic Center Box Office or call 912-651-6556.

Be a part of circus history as The Greatest Show On Earth® harnesses the energy of the audience to power the performers. Witness superhuman stunts so close, you can FEEL it! Experience the excitement as Ringling Bros.® transforms energy and power into megawatts of thrills. Imaginations ignite for children of all ages with Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey© is proud to present FULLY CHARGED, Gold Edition.

Lutheran Services of Georgia (LSGA) is hosting a charity art show and silent auction on February 28, 2013 at 5:30. The art show will take place at 6555 Abercorn St/, Suite 217, and will feature local artists as well as some of the children and adults LSGA serves.

If you or someone you know would like to donate a piece of art for our show:
•The maximum canvas size for judging is 5×7 (all other sizes are accepted for donation, however).
•All mediums are accepted.
•Submissions are due to Katherine McKenzie at 6555 Abercorn Street, Suite 200 by February 7th.
For more information about submission or the event, please contact Katherine at (912) 353-8875.

LSGA is a non-profit organization that provides a multitude of services to the community. These services include: Refugee Services, Disaster Response, Family Intervention Services, Adoption Services, and Specialized Foster Care for at risk children and children and adults with special needs.

Stroller Strides of Savannah is expanding to Tom Triplett Community Park in Pooler!
•Fitness for Mom, Fun for Baby
•Total body workout using your strollers
•Meet other moms have fun with your baby
•Get in the best shape of your life
Date: Tuesday, February 5th

Time: 9:30 am ( Please arrive 20 minutes early to fill out paperwork)

Day of Events:
•Free Stroller Strides | Fit 4 Baby Class
•Raffle
•Giveaways
•Kids Activity
Keep checking back for more detailed information!

For more information contact: Natalia Lucero at natalialucero@strollerstrides.net , visit www.strollerstrides.com or facebook Stroller Strides of Savannah at https://www.facebook.com/StrollerStridesOfSavannah. Stroller Strides of Savannah is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

Savannah Night at the Museum

When
January 26, 2013
7:00pm- 11:00pm

Where
The Savannah History Museum
303 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Savannah, GA 31401

Come and enjoy this annual family favorite at the Savannah History Museum!

First, you and your child(ren) will get to watch the 2006 blockbuster film, Night at the Museum, on the big screen in the museum’s historic theater. After that, you’ll realize that the magic has just begun as you watch the Savannah History Museum come to life before your eyes!

For added entertainment, children will get to participate in ‘Official Night Guard Training’ and fun crafts!

Savannah Night at the Museum will be on January 26, 2013 from 7pm-11pm at the Savannah History Museum. Check-in will begin at 7pm, and the movie will begin promptly at 7:30.

DUE TO VERY LIMITED SPACE, PRE-REGISTRATION IS MANDATORY FOR THIS EVENT. Pre-payment is not required, as you can pay at the door upon arrival.

Click here to register now! For more information, click here.

If you have any questions, please email Liz Comparetto at childrensevents@chsgeorgia .

The popular Music with Mar classes are under way in Pooler, Rincon & on Skidaway Island, in addition the Savannah class.

Music with Mar is a fun & smart music & movement parent-and-me class that doesn’t require you to commit to a series of classes. You can sign up any time, including paying one class at a time. PLEASE NOTE THE TIME CHANGE FOR THE RINCON CLASS BELOW!

Classes in Savannah:
11 AM Tuesdays in the music room of St James Catholic Church (8412 Whitfield Ave. Fronts on Montgomery Cross Road), Savannah;

Classes in Pooler

9:30 AM Mondays @ St. Patrick’s Episcopal Church, Pooler

Classes on Skidaway Island, Savannah

1 PM Tuesdays, Skidaway Island Presbyterian Preschool

Classes in Rincon

10 AM Wednesdays in the Ashley Education Building at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, Rincon

For children ages 6 months-6 years old and a parent/caregiver. Cost is $7/class per family (up to 4 children) or a block of 5 classes (to be used any time during a 2 month period) is $30. For more information, email megank@musicwithmar.com . “Like” Music with Mar on Facebook by clicking here to stay updated on classes.

Music with Mar is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser, On Facebook here. Email megank@musicwithmar.com .

The Savannah Arts Academy’s Theatre Department presents “A Festival of One Acts” – a series of 16 student directed, performed and produced one act plays on Wednesdays, January 16 & 23, 2013 at 7:00 PM in the Black Box Theater at 500 Washington Avenue.

Tickets are $10 for adults and $6 for students and senior citizens and can be purchased online at www.seatyourself.biz/saa or at the door. Seating is limited so you are encouraged to get your tickets soon.

Students from all of the theatre classes will direct, perform, and produce 16 plays over 2 nights. Eleven of these plays were written by the students. Over 85 students will be involved in these performances.

They will perform the following plays: on January 16th
The Tooth Hurts, Slightly Left of Paradise, Writer’s Left, The Pick-up, Cuttin’ Line, Clueless, Closure, The Boogieman, Love Letters and Carnal Instinct , on January 23: Sales and Wails, Blackout, Bail, Simulation Number Three, Insanity, Ybergeschnappt.

The Savannah Arts Academy is a specialty visual and performing arts public high school whose quest is to develop graduates who exemplify academic and artistic excellence.
Contact Person: Andrea Verdis
Theatre Department Chair
912-395-1000 ext 722111
andrea.verdis@savannah.chatham.k12.ga.us

Hunter Cattle Farm Bonfire and Pig Pickin’
Sat. Jan 12th, 2013
Click here to purchase tickets for the HC Bonfire and Pig Pickin’.
Hunter Cattle welcomes you to come to the farm for a Bonfire and Pig Pickin’ Sat. Jan 12th, 2013. Enjoy the night eating with the HC Family and spending time on the the farm that provides your family with the healthiest local meats around.
Bring the whole family! You will have a chance to gather eggs, hold baby animals, and learn about our farming practices.

MooMa’s Farm Store will be open, so prepare to take home some amazing goodies from HC and other local farms.

Dinner Includes: Smoked Pig, Baked Beans, Twice Baked Potatoes, Rolls and Smores over the fire.

Cost:
Adults 13 and up-$30.00
Kids 3-12-$15.00
3 and under is FREE
Hunter Cattle is offering a Family Ticket for $100.00. (immediate family only)

Schedule
5pm- Egg Gathering, Animal Meeting
6pm-Dinner
7pm- Trail walk

For directions, click here.

Hunter Cattle Farm., 934 Driggers Road, Brooklet, Ga., 30415, www.huntercattle.com tel: 912.823.2333

Wimpy Kid Comes to the Savannah Book Festival

Live Oak Public Libraries is excited to partner with The 2013 Savannah Book Festival to present a special appearance by Jeff Kinney, “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” series author and cartoonist! Kinney has published 85 million “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” books, which have been printed in more than 44 countries.

He’ll be at Trustees Theater on Sat., Feb. 16, 2013 at 10 a.m. Tickets for this special event are $5 each and are on sale at the Savannah Box Office, (912)525-5050 or www.savannahboxoffice.com.

Save the date!

The always entertaining Savannah Children’s Theatre presents “Willy Wonka,” magically delicious mainstage production, Feb 1-3 2013. Fri & Sat at 8 PM, Sat & Sun at 3 PM.

The show features local adult actors along with SCT kids. SCT musicians provide live  music for this Main Stage production.

Savannah Children’s Theatre, 2160 E. Victory Drive at the corner of Skidaway Road & Victory Drive next to Piggly Wiggly, Savannah, 31404, (912)238-9015 email info@savannahchildrenstheatre.org , www.savannahchildrenstheatre.org

PULSE Art and Technology Festival 2013

Times: Various times
Dates: Jan 30 – Feb 03, 2013
Location: Jepson Center for the Arts
Admission: Free
Website: www.telfair.org
Phone: 912.790.8800

Telfair Museums’ always popular PULSE: Art and Technology Festival will return to its late January time slot in 2013, with an exciting schedule of mind-bending interactive art, performances and hands on workshops for futurists of all ages.

2013′s lineup includes the robotic sculpture and video of Hye Yeon Nam and dynamic inventor performer Onyx Ashanti. For a schedule of events click here.

Here’s a look at the schedule for particularly family-friendly day of the event.
Saturday, February 2
10 am
Huggable Nature workshop with Hye Yeon Nam*
10 am
Game cabinet workshop and pop up arcade
with Babycastles*
2-5 pm
PULSE Family Day: 3D printing, music technology
3 pm
Demonstration and performance by Onyx Ashanti
5-7 pm
Live gameplay: Johann Sebastian Joust

*Advance registration is required, call 912.790.8823

You’re invited to Animal Enrichment Day @ Oatland Island Wildlife Center
10:30 AM-3 PM Jan. 26 2013
Curious about how the animals use all the toys and treats you donated over the holiday season? On Saturday, January 26th the Animal Care staff will be holding an Enrichment Day.

The purpose of enrichment is to encourage natural behaviors and enhance an animal’s environment; therefore, it is critical in providing optimal care for our animal collection.

Throughout the day, various animals will be given enrichment – treats, scents, toys, and more – to demonstrate how important your donations are to us.

The schedule for the day (subject to change):
10:30 Cougar
11:15 Bobcat
12:00 Fox
12:45 Barnyard
1:30 Wolf
2:00 Wolf Wilderness
2:30 Bison

Oh Baby! Fitness has the following Savannah classes starting in January. Save 10% off full session by using discount code: SOUTHERNMAMAS when you register online at www.ohbabyfitness.com.

Pregnancy Yoga at Savannah Yoga Room
Sunday at 3pm (start 1/13) and Thursday at 12:15pm (1/10)
6 weeks/$90 or $18 a class

H2Oh Baby (Mom and Baby Water Aerobics) at Chatham County Aquatics Center
Tuesday at 11:30am (start 1/8)
6 weeks/$90 or $18 a class

Pregnancy Water Aerobics at Chatham County Aquatics Center
Tuesday at 12:15pm (start 1/8)
6 weeks/$90 or $18 a class

Register at www.ohbabyfitness.com Use discount code: SOUTHERNMAMAS to save 10% off.

Chatham County Aquatic Center is at 7240 Sallie Mood Drive, Savannah. Savannah Yoga Room is at 115 Charlotte Dr., Savannah 31410

Oh Baby! Fitness gives new and expectant moms a place to find support, make friends, get fit and bond with their babies. Oh Baby! Fitness programs allow Mom to get out of the house, get her body back in shape and spend time with baby.

To see what moms are saying about Oh Baby! Fitness programs, click here.

Oh Baby! Fitness, www.ohbabyfitness.com, @ Chatham County Aquatic Center, (912) 652-6793 & Savannah Yoga Room, (912) 898-0361 Oh Baby! Fitness is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

Oh Baby! Fitness has the following Savannah classes starting in January. Save 10% off full session by using discount code: SOUTHERNMAMAS when you register online at www.ohbabyfitness.com.

Pregnancy Yoga at Savannah Yoga Room
Sunday at 3pm (start 1/13) and Thursday at 12:15pm (1/10)
6 weeks/$90 or $18 a class

H2Oh Baby (Mom and Baby Water Aerobics) at Chatham County Aquatics Center
Tuesday at 11:30am (start 1/8)
6 weeks/$90 or $18 a class

Pregnancy Water Aerobics at Chatham County Aquatics Center
Tuesday at 12:15pm (start 1/8)
6 weeks/$90 or $18 a class

Register at www.ohbabyfitness.com Use discount code: SOUTHERNMAMAS to save 10% off.

Chatham County Aquatic Center is at 7240 Sallie Mood Drive, Savannah. Savannah Yoga Room is at 115 Charlotte Dr., Savannah 31410

Oh Baby! Fitness gives new and expectant moms a place to find support, make friends, get fit and bond with their babies. Oh Baby! Fitness programs allow Mom to get out of the house, get her body back in shape and spend time with baby.

To see what moms are saying about Oh Baby! Fitness programs, click here.

Oh Baby! Fitness, www.ohbabyfitness.com, @ Chatham County Aquatic Center, (912) 652-6793 & Savannah Yoga Room, (912) 898-0361 Oh Baby! Fitness is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

Stroller Strong Moms Savannah (where moms get fit & kids have fun) is going to have a Get Fit for 2013 Challenge that starts on January 16 2013!

The Get Fit for 2012 Challenge is a 10 week program where moms do a fitness assesment and body fat analysis at the beginning and end of the program. Newcomers are welcome!

You will earn points throughout the program with class attendance, weekly MVP and improvement in assessments over the 10 weeks.

To learn about this fun program in detail, click here. Sign up before the new year for a discounted fee!

Stroller Strong Moms offers a unique and challenging workout that’s constantly on the move. It uses the entire Forsyth Park in Savannah during class. Each fitness class will provide new and different walking/running routes and exercises in order to maximize fitness results and prevent boredom. For schedule & price info on Savannah classes, visit www.strollerstrongmoms.com & click savannah class. First class is free.

All exercises are introduced with multiple levels of difficulty so that moms of all fitness levels are able to workout together. Each class is designed so that your child has fun too.

“Like” Stroller Strong Moms Savannah page on Facebook here to stay updated.

Stroller Strong Moms, 12 East Park Ave. Savannah, 31401, email info@strollerstrongmoms.com , www.strollerstrongmoms.com Stroller Strong Moms is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

Oh Baby! Fitness has the following Savannah classes starting in January. Save 10% off full session by using discount code: SOUTHERNMAMAS when you register online at www.ohbabyfitness.com.

Pregnancy Yoga at Savannah Yoga Room
Sunday at 3pm (start 1/13) and Thursday at 12:15pm (1/10)
6 weeks/$90 or $18 a class

H2Oh Baby (Mom and Baby Water Aerobics) at Chatham County Aquatics Center
Tuesday at 11:30am (start 1/8)
6 weeks/$90 or $18 a class

Pregnancy Water Aerobics at Chatham County Aquatics Center
Tuesday at 12:15pm (start 1/8)
6 weeks/$90 or $18 a class

Register at www.ohbabyfitness.com Use discount code: SOUTHERNMAMAS to save 10% off.

Chatham County Aquatic Center is at 7240 Sallie Mood Drive, Savannah. Savannah Yoga Room is at 115 Charlotte Dr., Savannah 31410

Oh Baby! Fitness gives new and expectant moms a place to find support, make friends, get fit and bond with their babies. Oh Baby! Fitness programs allow Mom to get out of the house, get her body back in shape and spend time with baby.

To see what moms are saying about Oh Baby! Fitness programs, click here.

Oh Baby! Fitness, www.ohbabyfitness.com, @ Chatham County Aquatic Center, (912) 652-6793 & Savannah Yoga Room, (912) 898-0361 Oh Baby! Fitness is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

Oh Baby! Fitness has the following Savannah classes starting in January. Save 10% off full session by using discount code: SOUTHERNMAMAS when you register online at www.ohbabyfitness.com.

Pregnancy Yoga at Savannah Yoga Room
Sunday at 3pm (start 1/13) and Thursday at 12:15pm (1/10)
6 weeks/$90 or $18 a class

H2Oh Baby (Mom and Baby Water Aerobics) at Chatham County Aquatics Center
Tuesday at 11:30am (start 1/8)
6 weeks/$90 or $18 a class

Pregnancy Water Aerobics at Chatham County Aquatics Center
Tuesday at 12:15pm (start 1/8)
6 weeks/$90 or $18 a class

Register at www.ohbabyfitness.com Use discount code: SOUTHERNMAMAS to save 10% off.

Chatham County Aquatic Center is at 7240 Sallie Mood Drive, Savannah. Savannah Yoga Room is at 115 Charlotte Dr., Savannah 31410

Oh Baby! Fitness gives new and expectant moms a place to find support, make friends, get fit and bond with their babies. Oh Baby! Fitness programs allow Mom to get out of the house, get her body back in shape and spend time with baby.

To see what moms are saying about Oh Baby! Fitness programs, click here.

Oh Baby! Fitness, www.ohbabyfitness.com, @ Chatham County Aquatic Center, (912) 652-6793 & Savannah Yoga Room, (912) 898-0361 Oh Baby! Fitness is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

Ohhh we are so excited about Scribble Art Studio’s new winter 2013 Savannah & Pooler classes. Check out the classes in detail here.

To learn more about Scribble’s art classes for kids, call 912-323-0123 or email ScribbleArtStudio@hotmail.com .

Scribble Art Studio in Savannah & Pooler also offers private & group art classes, adult art parties. For gifts, Scribble as art kits & gift certificates . For more information, contact artist Carrie Christian at 912-323-0123 or email ScribbleArtStudio@hotmail.com . Click here for more info. Scribble Art Studio is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.