The ArchaeoBus will return to Savannah this month!

On Feb. 28, Abby the ArchaeoBus will be on the Armstrong campus. Armstrong students and home school students are particularly encouraged to attend from noon-5 PM (field trips will be attending between 9 AM-noon).

Armstrong location

Then on March 1, the ArchaeoBus will be in the Savannah Mall from 10am – 5pm.

Abby the Archaeobus, a creation of the Society for Georgia Archaeology, is a former bookmobile retrofitted with archaeology hands-on activities. Abby travels throughout the state, visiting school groups, giving presentations, and even touring the State Fair! To learn more about the bus please visit http://thesga.org/category/archaeobus/

Savannah Mall location

In addition to the bus, the Armstrong Anthropology Club will have tables set up for educational crafts for all ages! These include Buddhist Mandala sand painting, Alutiiq animal mask making and rock art designing, and Native American beaded jewelry creating.

This educational event is free and open to the public. The goal is to reach out to the community to acquire a larger audience interested in historic preservation.

Digging Savannah Walking Tours

February 22 and April  5- Skidaway Island Guided Hike

Spanning more than 5,000 years of history and prehistory, the park’s archaeology sites give us the opportunity to trace Skidaway Island’s past from Native Americans to moonshiners. AASU archaeologist Laura Seifert will lead the hike, which starts at the Big Ferry Trail head.

The hike is $10 per person (this includes your park pass) or free for Friends of Georgia State Parks members. Buy tickets here.

March 15- Walking Tour of Downtown Savannah

Savannah is famous for its beautiful historic downtown, but the ground beneath your feet is just as historic. Learn about the unseen and forgotten archaeology sites. AASU archaeologist Laura Seifert will lead the tour, which starts at the flagpole at Battlefield Park (next the railroad museum) at 2pm. The tour is free and open to the public. Please RSVP to diggingsavannah@gmail.com  or via the Facebook event site.

For more information, please visit http://diggingsavannah.wordpress.com/  or www.facebook.com/DiggingSavannah

For specific concerns, email diggingsavannah@gmail.com

Unique children’s birthday ideas are hard to come by. Which is why we love this high-tech kids’ birthday party option: have a state-of-the art Mobile Game Theater come to your house.

That’s what GameTruck Hilton Head offers not just for Hilton Head Is. but also for Savannah, Bluffton, Pooler & the surrounding area.

Mention you read about GameTruck Hilton Head Island on SouthernMamas.com & receive 10% off!

GameTruck’s Original Mobile Video Game Theater™ features five flat screen TVs (yes, five!), dozens of video games, the latest consoles, climate control, two vendor doors. This video-game paradise on wheels is staffed by experienced GameCoaches. Talk about posh & fun. Just what your little gamers would love.

GameTruck isn’t just for children’s birthday parties. This kind of interactive video game entertainment is perfect for block parties, corporate events, school functions & more. Even better: GameTruck Hilton Head is locally owned & operated.

Book Now: GameTruck brings the excitement right to your door
888-602-GAME (4263)
843-619-7FUN (7386)

Gametruck Hilton Head, (843) 619-7386, email jason.stockwell@gametruckparty.com , www.gametruckparty.com/HiltonHead On Facebook here. GameTruck Hilton Head is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser. 

Angela Beasley’s Puppet People has put together a special puppet cabaret “Let the Good Times Roll” that will premier in Savannah on Saturday, Feb. 15 beginning with a pre-show tour and reception at 3 PM and the show starting at 3:30 pm @ the Puppet People studio, 3119 Furber Ave.

This unique Savannah family-friendly show will remind you of the ‘Good Times’ when music, dance and imagination entertained us all.

The show will follow Puppet People’s ‘little’ Little Richard as he searches high and low to find music and stories to raise spirits and excite the soul! Plus if you have never been entertained by our Life Size Puppets then prepare to see how this story will be brought to life during ‘Let the Good Times Roll’.

Order Tickets now by clicking here.

For all family members to enjoy. This Saturday matinee is a ‘can’t miss event’. Seating will be limited so don’t wait too long to purchase your tickets. Adults will be $15 and children under 12 and Seniors will be $12. Tickets can be purchased online by clicking here.

This show will sell out. See you on Feb. 15th.

Contact 912.355.3366,  email puppets@puppetpeople.com or visit www.PuppetPeople.com

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Looking for an energetic and qualified teacher to instill a love of music in your child?

Contact Lydia Rabon at LydiaAsmith1@gmail.com or (843)819-5022.

Learn more by “liking” Music Lessons by Lydia on Facebook here.

With over ten years of teaching experience, Lydia has a passion for seeing students succeed in music. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Music Therapy from Charleston Southern University. Experience coupled with knowledge makes her the best fit for your child’s needs!

Music is a wonderful tool in a child’s development. It provides a creative outlet while addressing other goal areas such as fine motor skills.

Enroll your children in piano/violin lessons today. Lessons are given out of her home in downtown Savannah. Ages 3 and up.

Call or email today to schedule a lesson:  LydiaAsmith1@gmail.com or (843)819-5022.

30 minute lessons: $25
45 minute lessons: $38

Lydia Rabon, MT-BC, Board Certified Music Therapist, Piano/Violin Instructor, (843) 819-5022, email LydiaAsmith1@gmail.com On Facebook here. Lydia Rabon is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

Grocery shopping kid-free (and whine-free) is always easier. Plus, your kids would rather be having fun than picking out produce.  That’s why Scribble Art Studio & Whole Foods Market Savannah are partnering to bring your little one fun, FREE arts & crafts while you shop from 10-11:30 AM Feb. 18. Kids will make and decorate a mini terrarium to take home with them.  Oh, did we mention, it’s FREE!?

To learn more about Scribble’s art classes & children’s birthdays in Pooler & Savannah, click here or call 912-713-7376 or email info@thescribbleartstudio.com

Scribble Art Studio in Savannah & Pooler also offers private & group art classes, summer art camps, adult art parties & children’s birthday parties, both in the studio & at-home DIY art birthday kits. For gifts, Scribble as art kits & gift certificates. For more information, contact artist Carrie Christian at (912) 713-7376 or email info@thescribbleartstudio.com  . Click here for more info. Scribble Art Studio is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

FOR MORE FREE LOCAL KIDS’ WINTER EVENTS, CLICK HERE.

Photography by Julie Anne in Richmond Hill is holding a contest!

The prize: a one hour session with 20-30 images for your child (6 months and above) on location in Savannah or Richmond Hill. All you have to do is head over to Photography by Julie Anne Facebook page here and click like and post what is your favorite thing to do with your kids when the spring comes!

Winner will be announced Feb 12 on Julie Anne’s Facebook page!  And everyone who clicks like one her page will get 10% off any session!

Visit www.photographybyjulieanne.com or https://www.facebook.com/PhotographybyJulieAnne for more information!

Also, for the month of February, all SouthernMamas.com readers will receive 2 free brag books with any session. 

Come by and visit Photography by Julie Anne’s brand new studio in Richmond Hill right on Ford Avenue.  Gift certificates are also available and they do offer a military discount! To view more of Julie Anne’s work, visit www.photographybyjulieanne.com or like them on Facebook here.  You can get direct information at Julie@photographbyjulieanne.com or call 912-655-9497.

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Maggie’s Morning School in Savannah will begin open registration for the 2014-2015 school year on February 3rd, 2014.

Maggie’s Morning School will NOT have a weekend open house for the BFTS (lottery state funded) Pre-K program as in the past. Instead, parents may register any time beginning on Monday February 3rd. Please note, this is popular preschool and registration is taken on a first come first served basis. So if you want your child to attend, register as early as possible.

Children must be 4 years old by Sept. 1 for the Pre-K. Required documents include proof of birth and proof of residence; registrations will not be accepted without both documents.

Maggie’s Morning School is open Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

For the school year, Maggie’s serves children ages 18 months (by Sept 1) through 3 classes of State-Funded (FREE) Pre-K. Maggie’s Morning School in Savannah offers part-time preschool for 4-year-olds.

Call (912) 352-8404 or (912) 352-8065 for more info or click here. Tell them SouthernMamas.com sent you!

Stay connected by “liking” Maggie’s Morning School on Facebook here.

Maggie’s Morning School, 6610 Abercorn St., Savannah, 31405, www.maggiesmorningschool.org, On Facebook here. (912) 352-8404, (912) 352-8065 Maggie’s Morning School is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

Stroller Strong Moms in Savannah is adding YOGA to their schedule for classes in Savannah, Richmond Hill & Pooler!

Grand Opening of their Yoga classes will be February 5. Don’t miss out.

Yoga will continue to be on their schedule twice a month.

Stroller Strong Moms are super excited to announce their new yoga instructor is Lindsay Platky.

Come on and SLAM with Stroller Strong Moms and Stretch Like A Mother.

Newcomers are welcome.

For more information, email info@strollerstrongmoms.com

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

Come out to Skidaway Island State Park to enjoy FREE kids’ nature activities most Wednesdays-Sundays during February 2014 including on Monday Feb. 17 Presidents’ Day & free birding programs during the Great Backyard Birdwatch Feb. 14-17. To see the complete list of FREE kids’ nature activities @ Skidaway Is. State Park during February 2014, click here.

Skidaway Island State Park, 52 Diamond Causeway, Savannah , GA 31411. On Facebook here.

Great Backyard Bird Count at Fort Pulaski National Monument during FREE Admission Wknd

Bird watchers of all ages are invited to participate in the 2014 Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC) at Fort Pulaski National Monument from Sat. Feb 15 to Mon. Feb 17, 2014. Free admission to the park on these dates in honor of Presidents Day weekend. 

Anyone from novice to expert bird watchers can take part in this annual event. No registration is needed. Bird checklists can be picked up at the Fort Pulaski Visitor Center. To participate, plan to count birds for at least 15 minutes on at least one day of the count. You can count birds on as many days as you like. Just complete a separate checklist for each new day. When you’re finished, enter your list online at www.BirdCount.org . All numbers will be tabulated for the park’s annual bird count.

For more information: http://www.nps.gov/fopu/naturescience/the-great-backyard-bird-count.htm

Bird watch with professional birders during FREE admission day at Fort Pulaski National Monument

Starting in February, Fort Pulaski National Monument will be partnering with the Ogeechee Audubon Society, the Savannah chapter of the National Audubon Society. Every 3rd Saturday at 8 AM, members of this organization will lead bird walks in the park. As the seasons change and birds migrate, there will be the opportunity to see new and different birds.

The first program of this collaboration will be on Sat. Feb 15. Interested birders can meet Nick Martens and Maureen Leong-kee near the park’s Entrance Station at 8 AM.  Be on the lookout for marsh sparrows, shorebirds, and sedge wrens. At 9 AM, Nick and Maureen will lead a bird walk through the park. These special programs will be offered each month at no charge.  

Fort Pulaski National Monument, off U.S. Highway 80, 12 miles east of Savannah, (912) 786-5787,  www.nps.gov/fopu. Learn more about Fort Pulaski National Monument on Facebook www.facebook.com/FortPulaskiNPS and Twitter www.twitter.com/FortPulaskiNPS.

Click here for a list of children’s books for young birdwatchers at Science Books for Kids

FOR MORE FREE LOCAL KIDS’ EVENTS, CLICK HERE.

Here’s a chance to win some fabulous prizes – including a $750 Cabins For You gift certificate – just by entering your favorite photograph of the Smoky Mountains in the annual Cabins For You photo contest.

Here is how you enter: Visit (website) http://cabinsforyou.com/contest.php

• Fill out all contact information and required fields.

• Attach your picture.

• Add a caption.

• Hit “Enter Contest” and you’re finished!

• You may view all photos here in the gallery: http://cabinsforyou.com/contest/

Only one entry per person please. Entries will be processed automatically and will be added to the “2014 Photo Contest” gallery on Cabins for You website, www.cabinsforyou.com.  Organizers will try and process your photo within 24-48 hours. Submissions via Cabins for You Facebook wall will not be considered for eligibility. You must enter via the link above to be eligible.

After submitting your photo, you will have the option to send messages to your friends. You can also share your submission on your own Facebook wall or e-mail the link to family members. Recruit all of the clicking fingers you can to help you get your photo to the top spot. The number of “likes” each photo receives will help select the winner, so every vote counts.

This is what Cabins for You is looking for: your best picture showcasing the character of Gatlinburg or Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. Children playing in the creek, elk grazing in the Cades Cove, and a foggy sunrise are great examples of pictures that we love to see. You can submit any picture that was taken in the Great Smoky Mountains!

To get an idea of pictures Cabins for You loves, have a look at the 2013 Photo Contest Winners.

A picture is worth a thousand words, so choose a picture that best represents your Smoky Mountain story.

The winners of this photo contest will be determined by two ways:

• By the number of “likes” their photo receives in the gallery.

• The Cabins For You staff’s favorite picks.

Prizes will be awarded for the top four photographs. Prizes are:
Grand Prize: $750 Cabins For You Gift Card & and prizes in cabin upon arrival.
“Scenery & Animal in the Smokies” Category: $400 Cabins For You Gift Card
“People in the Smokies” Category: $400 Cabins For You Gift Card
“Miscellaneous Smoky Mountain Photos” Category: $400 Cabins For You Gift Card.

Contest submissions must be made by March 3, 2014. Cabins For You reserves the right to change rules, prizes, and processes of this contest at any time. Winners will be announced by March 17, 2014. Make sure you check out our Official Rules for all information.

Cabins For You, www.cabinsforyou.com , emailbrittani@cabinsforyou.com , 1-800-684-7865  Cabins For You is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

The FREE Georgia Day Parade in Savannah is Wednesday, February 19, 2014, 10:30 a.m. along Bull Street from Forsyth Park to City Hall.

If your little ones are marching through downtown Savannah in the Georgia Day parade or just celebrating at their schools, Barnett Educational Supplies in Savannah has the goods for Georgia Day!

Barnett Educational Supplies has Colonial Soldier, Ben Franklin, Abraham Lincoln, Colonial Girl and Boy, Pilgrim Girl, Gen. Robert E. Lee, Historic Dresses, Native American Warriors, Native American Boys and Girls and Native American Princess Costumes.

Georgia Day Parade, Wed Feb. 19

Thousands of costumed local elementary school children march behind their hand-made banners in commemoration of Georgia’s founding in 1733. A colorful parade of students- musicians- local dignitaries- and costumed characters is preceded by a military color guard and marching band. Beginning at Forsyth Park @ 10:30 Am Wed Feb. 19 2014 and continuing around all five squares of Bull Street- the procession culminates with a program in front of City Hall @  2 E. Bay St., Savannah,  31402 FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. Details on the parade here.

Shop Local, Shop Barnett!

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

Store hours: Mon – Fri: 9 AM-7 PM; Sat: 10 AM-5 PM; Sun: 1- 5 PM.

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.

Savannah KINDERMUSIK WITH 88 KEYS PIANO  are underway for February.

Classes for 2’s & 3’s: 0’s & 1’s! Kindermusik Monday morning classes are bursting with movement, joy & music, but there’s still ROOM FOR YOU!

Join next week for International “We love Kindermusik wk” – prizes, giveaways, coloring contests & a special community project called “Tops and Bottoms”!  Bring in baby tops (hats, caps, etc.) and bottoms (diapers) & Kindermusik will donate items to The Living Vine maternity home in Savannah. Don’t forget: free trial class.

For more info, visit www.88keysga.com or call 912.988.KEYS (5397) to set up a free visit.

Enrollment is ongoing, so it’s never too late to join us for Kindermusik….where a good beginning never ends.”

Classes are 9:30am for 0’s and 1’s, and 10:20am for 2’s and 3’s on Mondays, starting up next week!. Themes will be “Lil Red Caboose” and Go, Go, Go!”, so if you have a little one that loves music and always seems to be on the go, this is a perfect month to join Kindermusik!

Online enrollment is available now at www.88keysga.com  or call 912-988-KEYS (5397).

Stay connected by signing up for Kindermusik’s e-mail list (visit www.88keysga.com  – click on the Kindermusik link)

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Saturdays (once a month) | 1-4 pm at Telfair Museums

Family Days are fun, educational and FREE! Enjoy hands on art projects, gallery exploration activities, story time and much more designed specifically for the entire family! Create DIY masterpieces, play art detective, or explore the ArtZeum, an interactive arts space. With gallery activities on our mobile Art Cart, everyone can get in on the art and the action. Each month will feature a different theme based on the museum’s changing exhibitions. Stop by a little while or stay for the entire afternoon-it’s all FREE. Come see what the fun is all about! More details here.

Find out upcoming themes & dates of FREE Family days by clicking here.

Website: Telfair.org Phone: 912.790.8800
Family Days are offered one Saturday each month from 1 to 4 p.m., offering free hands-on activities designed to be fun and educational. Kids can create their own masterpieces, play art detective and enjoy activities for all ages.

ABOUT TELFAIR MUSEUMS

Jepson Center hours: Sunday & Monday 12–5 pm; Tuesday & Wednesday 10 am–5 pm; Thursday 10 am–8 pm; Friday & Saturday 10 am–5 pm
Telfair Academy hours: Sunday 1–5 pm; Monday 12–5 pm; Tuesday–Saturday 10 am–5 pm
Owens-Thomas House hours: Sunday 1–5 pm; Monday 12–5 pm; Tuesday–Saturday 10 am–5 pm (guided tours only – last tour leaves at 4:30 pm)

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

Jepson Center – 207 W. York Street
Telfair Academy – 121 Barnard Street
Owens-Thomas House – 124 Abercorn Street

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Shark tooth hunts are so cool & totally worth the roadtrip to Port Poyal, near Beaufort, S.C.

The Shark Tooth Fairy, Mike Harris, regularly invites kids to come to The Sands beach in Port Royal to look for shark teeth, Megalodon teeth and other fossilized finds. These kid-friendly hunts are held every couple of months throughout the year.

The Shark Tooth Fairy  spreads out over 100 pounds of shark teeth over the beach before kids arrive. Info on The Sands in Port Royal, S.C. near Beaufort here.

Read about The Shark Tooth Fairy & the public shark-tooth beach hunts by clicking here.

Find out when the next shark tooth hunt will be by ‘liking” the Shark Tooth Fairy & his pup Captain Morgan on Facebook here. 

(Make a day of it and pair your visit with a trip to the lighthouse at Hunting Island near Beaufort.  Info on Hunting Island here.)

Sing “Let It Go” along with Elsa and prepare yourself for the Frozen Sing Along playing in theaters in Savannah, Pooler, Bluffton & Hilton Head Is. Watch a clip of this new sing-along version by clicking here.

Sing along to your favorite songs in an all new sing along version of Disney’s Oscar nominated, Golden Globe winning big screen adventure, “Frozen”

The special Sing-Along version of Frozen is playing in some Savannah/Pooler/Bluffton/Hilton Head Is. theatres.

Get showtimes & tickets here: http://di.sn/iVu

Movie info:
1 hr 48 min
PG |  Some action and mild rude humor

SEE OUR PICKS FOR BEST CHILDREN’S ANIMATED MOVIES ON OUR NEW SOUTHERNMAMAS.COM YOUTUBE CHANNEL BY CLICKING 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.

Chatterbox Pediatric Therapy LLC – a pediatric therapy clinic serving the Savannah and Pooler – offers speech, occupational and physical therapy services for children in the Savannah/Pooler area. Chatterbox Pediatric’s therapists are dedicated to providing children, families and physicians with the highest quality services available.

The therapists at Chatterbox Pediatric Therapy have a true appreciation for the demanding schedules that parents of all children face day-to-day, especially those with special needs. The clinic aims to be as flexible and accommodating to parents as possible when scheduling therapy. Chatterbox Pediatric Therapy, LLC is a Medicaid Provider and makes every effort to assist families in getting the financial assistance that they need.

Stay connected with Chatterbox Pediatric Therapy by liking their Facebook page here.

Chatterbox Pediatric Therapy, www.chatterboxpeds.com, 110 Pipemakers Circle, Suite 115 Pooler, Ga  31322 912-988-1526, email info@chatterboxpeds.com Chatterbox Pediatric Therapy is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

Attention parents of future women engineers!

Don’t miss this Saturday’s Girls Engineer It! Day in Savannah, sponsored by the Society of Women Engineers (SWE).

Open to sixth- to 12th-grade students, as well as teachers & parents, Girls Engineer It! is focused on teaching hands-on STEM activities to introduce students to an Engineering/STEM career path.

Girls Engineer It Day
1-5:30PM Sat. February 1, 2014
at Woodville Tompkins Career High School, 151 Coach Joe Turner St, Garden City, Ga 31408.
To register and for more information, go to the SWE Facebook Page by clicking here.

Engineering is fun. Let these engineers prove it to your kids!

Students will go through 3 activities focused on different kinds of engineering taught by local technologists. The day starts with a STEM Expo which are small activities provided by local companies, surrounding universities and professional organizations. Then they will break the students into groups to begin the 3 (1 hr a piece) activities.

While the students are learning, there will be a separate event for the adults. Organizers will educate adults on everything they might need to keep the students interested in STEM, college prep, financial aid, and even community opportunities for internships. Adults will also learn their own STEM activity that they will be able to take home to teach the students what they learned.

Cost of $5 a student. The event is limited to 200 students (100 middle and 100 high school). THIS EVENT SELLS OUT EVERY YEAR. Questions? Email geid@swe.org . More info here.

Looking for a fun place to play & learn with the kids this week?

Check out Savannah Children’s Museum, next to Georgia State Railroad Museum. The museum offers daily kids’ activities Tuesdays-Sundays, weather permitting.

Savannah Children’s Museum is opening in 2 phases. Exploration Station is phase 1 and is a unique 1 acre, 2 level outdoor exhibit area set in the ruins of a Central of Georgia Railroad building.

SCHOOL YEAR HOURS:
From August 31st, 2013 until June 1 2014, Savannah Children’s Museum will be open 10am-4pm Tuesday-Saturday, 11am-4pm on Sundays. Closed Mondays. SCM will be open on most “Holiday Mondays” including (Feb. 17 2014) when Savannah Chatham County Schools are not in session. Summer hours start in June.

ADMISSION COST:
$7.50 per person ages
1 and older or
Take the Leap and purchase a 1 year Family Membership! Membership info here.

Daily programming subject to change.

Friday 1/31 (Open 10-4)
12:30 PM: Story Time: (a classic read-aloud program for children of all ages. The books read during each story time will be chosen based on the ages of children participating)

Saturday 2/1 programs (Open 10-4)
11 AM: Family Fitness (Brings the whole family together to learn about nutrition, health, and fitness in a fun and engaging way. This program is designed for children and adults to be participating together for maximum FUN and learning)
1 PM: Super Science (This is an experiment based science program that will introduce children to interesting science concepts through REALLY COOL investigations! This program is generally appropriate for ages 4-12.)
2 PM: Awesome Art (This goes beyond crafts to teach about different medias, artists, and techniques in a child friendly way. This program is generally appropriate for ages 4-12.)
3 PM: Story Time (a classic read-aloud program for children of all ages. The books read during each story time will be chosen based on the ages of children participating)

Sunday 2/2 programs (Open 11-4)
1 PM Wild about Reading! (a literacy based program that will include a read-aloud along with book based activities such as crafts, puppets, children’s theater, early reading skills, early writing skills etc. On Sundays, this program is for school age (ages 5-10).
3 PM Wonderful World of Recycling (introduces children to eco-friendly ideas and practices as well as nature-based education. This program is generally appropriate for ages 4-12)

Tuesday 2/4 programs (Open 10-4)
12:30 PM Story Time (a classic read-aloud program for children of all ages. The books read during each story time will be chosen based on the ages of children participating)

Wednesday 2/5 programs (Open 10-4)
2 PM Story Time (a classic read-aloud program for children of all ages. The books read during each story time will be chosen based on the ages of children participating)

Thursday 2/6 programs (Open 10-4)
11 AM Toddler Art ( program specifically geared to introduce toddler age children to new art-focused experiences that are highly sensory. This program is generally appropriate for ages 2-4.)

Friday 2/7 programs (Open 10-4)
12:30 PM Story Time (a classic read-aloud program for children of all ages. The books read during each story time will be chosen based on the ages of children participating)

Saturday 2/8 programs (Open 10-4)
11 AM: Family Fitness (Brings the whole family together to learn about nutrition, health, and fitness in a fun and engaging way. This program is designed for children and adults to be participating together for maximum FUN and learning)
1 PM: Super Science (This is an experiment based science program that will introduce children to interesting science concepts through REALLY COOL investigations! This program is generally appropriate for ages 4-12.)
2 PM: Awesome Art (This goes beyond crafts to teach about different medias, artists, and techniques in a child friendly way. This program is generally appropriate for ages 4-12.)
3 PM: Story Time (a classic read-aloud program for children of all ages. The books read during each story time will be chosen based on the ages of children participating)

Sunday 2/9 Super Museum Sunday FREE ADMISSION
There will be no regularly scheduled daily programming on February 9 at Savannah Children’s Museum, as it is Super Museum Sunday. Admission is free to all of the CHS sites. If you choose to come to Savannah Children’s Museum on Super Museum Sunday, you will be given a (first come, first served) 30 minute window of play and exploration in order to accomodate all of guests.

Stay connected with Savannah Children’s Museum by liking their Facebook page here.

Savannah Children’s Museum, 655 Louisville Rd., Savannah, 31401, (912) 651-4292, email info@savannahchildrensmuseum.org, www.savannahchildrensmuseum.org Coastal Heritage Society is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

Dr. Ranicki’s Creating Wellness Center would like to invite all Gulfstream Employees and their family members to an Appreciation Day on Wednesday Feb. 5th from 4:30-6:30.

RSVP at 912-376-1506.

For more information: https://www.facebook.com/events/658333747546398/

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Clueless about the sport that’s about to overtake your house this Super Bowl Sunday? We here at SouthernMamas.com have been watching football for longer than we care to admit without really understand all the intricacies and rules of the pigskin pastime.  Which is why we’re thrilled about the new hardcover book for kids “Let’s Play Football” by Jon Richter.

Written by a real-world father and son team, the book explains football in a fun way & has gorgeous illustrations. In the story, the “Lions vs. the Bears” (real lions, real bears) take readers from training camp through the AFL (Animal Football League) Championship game. Perfect for ages 2-7 years old.

There’s even a glossary at the back to help kids remember football terminology and a FREE Let’s Play Football book-app available in the iTunes app store. The app is narrated by ESPN Monday Night Football Analyst Ron Jaworski with help from Philadelphia Eagles Merrill Reese.

Thanks to this lively read, while watching the Seattle Seahawks vs. Denver Broncos this Sunday, your kids (and you) will have much more of clue.

Available direct from www.letsplay-football.com or through Amazon here. For more info, click here or email info@letsplay-football.com

Stay connected by liking Let’s Play Football on Facebook here.

WATCH THE VIDEO TRAILER (featuring the voice of the Eagles Merrill Reese) by clicking here.
DOWNLOAD THE FREE BOOK-APP (featuring NFL Analyst Ron Jaworski) from the iTunes store by clicking here.
BUY THE HARDCOVER BOOK from either Amazon or from the book site HERE.

Scribble Art Studio is back with a new line-up of Blick Art Materials – Savannah Saturday Workshops starting this Sat. Feb. 1 @ Dick Blick Savannah, 318 E. Broughton St. Savannah, 31401. For ages 6 & older.  1-2:30 PM. Cost: $25.

See a complete list of workshops available here.

Last minute or same day sign ups please call 912-713-7376 to ensure workshop availability!

To learn more about Scribble’s art classes & children’s birthdays in Pooler & Savannah, click here or call 912-713-7376 or email info@thescribbleartstudio.com

Scribble Art Studio in Savannah & Pooler also offers private & group art classes, summer art camps, adult art parties & children’s birthday parties, both in the studio & at-home DIY art birthday kits. For gifts, Scribble as art kits & gift certificates. For more information, contact artist Carrie Christian at (912) 713-7376 or email info@thescribbleartstudio.com  . Click here for more info. Scribble Art Studio is a SouthernMamas.com advertise

If you take your kids to see the special Main Stage production of DISNEY’S TARZAN the MUSICAL at Savannah Children’s Theatre this month & next (and you definitely should), be prepared to become so envious of how much fun the entire cast is having on stage that you’ll immediately want to sign your child up for classes and auditions for the theatre’s upcoming shows.

Tarzan, Jane and the whole ape ensemble get to swing from vines and climb on trees throughout the two-hour musical. The production – which includes a live orchestra & adult and children actors – continues for the next two weekends:
Jan. 31-Feb. 2; Feb. 7-9 2014
Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm, Saturdays and Sundays at 3pm
Tickets are available online and in the box office.

Upcoming auditions

Here’s your chance to get your child involved in a Savannah Children’s Theatre show. Auditions for the theatre’s upcoming show “Shrek the Musical” will be Feb. 3 or 4 at 7 PM. For ages 7 & in 2nd grade through adult.  Shrek show dates are May 30-June 15 2014.

2014 Spring Classes
Click here for registration form

The Pied Piper
2nd thru 5th Grades
Class dates: February 25-May 18
Show dates: May 16-18

Once Upon a Mattress
6th thru 8th Grade
Class dates: February 18-May 11
Show dates: May 9-11

25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
Teen Theatre
9the thru 12th Grade
Class dates: February 25-May 18
Show dates: May 16-18

Click here for registration form

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

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

Telfair Museums’ PULSE Art + Technology Festival offers wildly inventive, interactive technology-based art. The free, five-day celebration invites the public to participate in amazing interactive art experiences and hands-on workshops. PULSE is fun for all ages and includes family day brimming with activities, artists’ demonstrations and performances.

RSVP for workshops at 912-790-8827

Pulse Festival changes due to Savannah winter storm

The upcoming winter storm has forced Telfair Museums to change the schedule for its Pulse Art + Technology Festival.

Telfair Museums, which is comprised of the Jepson Center for the Arts, the Owens-Thomas House, and the Telfair Academy, will close at 3 p.m. Jan. 28. All three sites will remain closed Jan. 29 and will re-open at 10 a.m. Jan. 30.

The PULSE Art + Technology Festival at the Jepson Center (207 W. York St. plus events at various other local venues) will open Jan. 30 and the free five-day event has been extended through Feb. 3. Telfair Museums will be open from noon-5 p.m. Feb. 3.

More details here.

Most PULSE events will continue as scheduled, but the opening lecture and reception will be added to the lineup for the evening of Jan. 30.

SCHEDULE

Jan. 30
11 a.m.: Student panel featuring PULSE artists Cuppetelli and Mendoza, with Rafaël Rozendaal
6 p.m.: PULSE lecture by Rafaël Rozendaal
6-8 p.m.: Projections by Rafaël Rozendaal
7 p.m.: PULSE opening reception and performance by Chalaxy, a psychedelic alternative rock band from Nashville, Tenn.

Jan. 31
11 a.m.: Student panel with PULSE artists
6 p.m.: Concert by Adam Matta
6-8 p.m.: Performance by the Medeology Collective

Feb. 1
10 a.m.: “Make your own GIF” student workshop with artist Erin McNeil
1-4 p.m.: Family Day and expo; includes 3 p.m performance by Invisible
6 p.m.: Performance by KidSyc and the NekstUp Team presenting “The Fewchurr”
6-8 p.m.: “Bring Your Own Beamer” projections by PULSE artists

Feb. 2
12 p.m.: PULSE gallery tour with curator Harry DeLorme
1-4 p.m.: Medeology Collective performance at Indigo Sky Community Gallery, 915 Waters Ave.

More details on this FREE festival in Savannah here.