Savannah Music Festival children’s show at 5 & 7:30; Cajun dance lessons at 4:00PM. Click here for more info.

Warm up at a Cajun dance workshop led by Kelli Jones, accompanied by Cajun accordionist Jesse Lége and fiddler Joel Savoy with the Caleb Klauder Honky Tonk Band. Families welcome!

Joel Savoy is a talented young fiddler and producer from Eunice, Louisiana. Co-founder of the Red Stick Ramblers and a regular member of the Savoy Family Band, Savoy’s passion for Cajun music is palpable whenever he plays. Accordionist Jesse Lége has been performing for more than 40 years and was inducted into the Cajun music Hall of Fame in 1998. Providing the backbeat for Savoy and Lége is the Caleb Klauder Honky Tonk Band, a western country group from Portland, Oregon. Come down and see the Morris Center transformed into a Louisiana dancehall.

Approximately 75 mins

The Coastal Discovery Museum at Honey Horn will host a program at 6:30 p.m. to introduce participants to the biology and behavior of the American Horseshoe Crab. Participants will learn about the physical characteristics that have allowed these animals to successfully survive in the ocean for millions of years, their use in the medical field, and valuable ecological importance. Reservations are required. $15 per person (none under 9 years of age). 70 Honey Horn Dr. (843) 689-6767 x 223 or coastaldiscovery.org.

Creating Woodland Houses Using Natural Materials; a special program about creating Woodland „Fairy‟ houses. During this program, participants will learn about woodland houses and identify natural materials that can be used to make a woodland house. Each participating child will have the opportunity to design and create their own take-home Woodland „Fairy‟ house. $15 per person; ages 7 and older with chaperone.

All programs require pre-paid reservations. Call 843-689-6767 ext 223 or click here

Learn about carnivorous plants and then stay to build your own bog garden. The workshop will include all materials and a specimen of pitcher plant and Venus Fly Trap. Participants will be able to take home a container with the proper soil mixture and plants in it.
$5 donation suggested for presentation; $20 for bog garden workshop that follows; Adults and children over 6 are welcome. Children between 6 and 12 need to be in company of an adult

All programs require pre-paid reservations. Call 843-689-6767 ext 223 or click here

A variety of Lowcountry animals will be on display and you can learn about their habits. Scheduled to appear from Oatland
Island Wildlife Center are; barred owl, screech owl, flying squirrel, opossum, corn snake, alligator and an armadillo.
Participants will have the opportunity to not only see these animals, but take photos of them as well. For more info, call 843-689-6767 ext 223 or click here

Compact owl pellets are a treasure chest of clues and when dissected, provide information about what and how much owls are eating.
Participating children (ages 7-12) will have the opportunity to dissect an owl pellet and create a take-home poster displaying their findings. $10.00 per participating child. For more info, call 843-689-6767 ext 223 or click here.

Family fun with kid’s activities that vary weekly, such as face painting, bounce houses, kid’s music, nature tours and more. Call for details. (843) 671-2233 or www.saltydog.com

Family fun with kid’s activities that vary weekly, such as face painting, bounce houses, kid’s music, nature tours and more. Call for details. (843) 671-2233 or www.saltydog.com .

Shannon Tanner’s interactive, family-friendly show at the Shelter Cove Harbour Gazebo. Two shows at 6:30 and 8 p.m. Monday through Friday beginning Memorial Day, May 30, and running through Labor Day, Sept 5. Original ballads, ‘60s standards and sing-a-longs. Free and open to the public. (843) 686-9098 or www.sheltercovehiltonhead.com  .

Part of Harbourfest at Shelter Cove Harbour, 1 Shelter Cove Lane, directly across Highway 278 from Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort, Hilton Head Is., SC, United States, 29928-3587
May 30-Sept. 5 2011
Shannon Tanner, Fireworks, Cappy the Clown All Part of 2011 HarbourFest at Shelter Cove Harbour
HarbourFest offers entertainment seven nights a week; including music, face painting, bouncy houses, balloon animals, sand art, and many more kid-friendly activities. Enjoy hand-made original arts and crafts from local vendors who specialize in jewelry, accessories, pet items, outdoor decorations and much more.
Long-time HarbourFest entertainer and family favorite, Shannon Tanner, will perform two shows at 6:30 and 8 p.m. Monday through Friday beginning Memorial Day, May 30, and running through Labor Day, Sept 5. Arts and crafts booths, vendors and children’s activities will be available each night as well. This year, Cappy the Clown joins the show bringing her brand of clown entertainment and magic that is sure to delight all ages. Cappy will be at Shelter Cove 6-9:30 p.m. Sunday through Friday.
Tuesday night fireworks will light up the sky over the harbour at dusk on, June 14, 21 and 28; July 12, 19 and 26; Aug. 2 and 9; and Monday, July 4 (extended holiday show).
From 5:30 to 9:30 each evening, enjoy nightly entertainment at San Miguel’s and Scott’s Fish Market, two of the many water-front restaurants located within Shelter Cove Harbour
All HarbourFest events are free and open to the public. Events are weather permitting and subject to change. For more information, call 843-686-9098 or visit www.palmettodunes.com

April 12 – May 28: Shannon Tanner’s interactive, family-friendly show at the Shelter Cove Harbour Gazebo, Tuesday-Saturday, 6:30 p.m. Original ballads, ‘60s standards and sing-a-longs. Free and open to the public. (843) 686-9098 or www.sheltercovehiltonhead.com .

April 12 – May 28: Shannon Tanner’s interactive, family-friendly show at the Shelter Cove Harbour Gazebo, Tuesday-Saturday, 6:30 p.m. Original ballads, ‘60s standards and sing-a-longs. Free and open to the public. (843) 686-9098 or www.sheltercovehiltonhead.com .

April 14 – 24: Main Street Youth Theatre presents the family-friendly show, “Charlotte’s Web.” Shows are Thurs.-Sat. at 7 p.m.; Sun. at 2 p.m. Two shows on April 23 at 2 & 7 p.m. Barnyard BBQ Fundraiser on April 17. (843) 689-6246 or www.msyt.org  .

April 14 – 24: Main Street Youth Theatre presents the family-friendly show, “Charlotte’s Web.” Shows are Thurs.-Sat. at 7 p.m.; Sun. at 2 p.m. Two shows on April 23 at 2 & 7 p.m. Barnyard BBQ Fundraiser on April 17. (843) 689-6246 or www.msyt.org .

For ages 7-10. Pizza party, marshmallow roast, hot cocoa, moth program and craft and a guided nature walk. (843) 689-6767 ext. 223 or www.coastaldiscovery.org .

An overview of dolphin “basics” provided by Wayne McFee, a research biologist at the NOAA Center for Coastal Environmental Health and Biomolecular Research. $5 suggested donation. (843) 689-6767 ext. 223 or www.coastaldiscovery.org .

For ages 5-14 Adult supervision and reservations required. Participants will learn about the owls and have the opportunity to build and take home a Screech Owl Nesting Box that can be placed outdoors to attract owls. All materials will be provided, however each child must bring an adult to the workshop to help them construct their nesting box. Space is limited and reservations are required by calling 843-689-6767 ext 223 or by clicking here. Cost: $25 per participating child.

Markets held every Thursday. (843) 415-2447 or www.farmersmarketbluffton.com .

From Queen to ABBA to Billy Joel, The Savannah Philharmonic Chorus and rock band join forces to tackle the giants of pop and rock. (912) 525-5050. Click here for more info.

For the second year, the Savannah State University Chorus will rock the house with various pop and Motown hits in a special guest appearance. Always in high demand, the Savannah State University Chorus has received numerous awards and recognition and has performed both nationally and internationally. The Savannah Philharmonic is delighted to incorporate their incredible talents into this winning combination of pop and rock to create the most captivating concert experience.

Free admission for up to two children when accompanied by one paying adult. (912) 232-1511 www.shipsofthesea.org .

Savannah Spring Break Art Camp for ages 5-14 runs April 18-22 2011
Presented by the City of Savannah’s Dept. of Cultural Affairs at S.P.A.C.E. Studios. Kids can sample a range of artistic mediums, including painting, ceramics, metalwork and more. Pre-registration required. (912) 651-6783 or www.savannahga.gov . Click here for a registration form.
Camp is 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
For ages 5 – 12 (currently enrolled in kindergarten)
Registration deadline, 2 p.m., Friday April 15

Presented by the City of Savannah’s Dept. of Cultural Affairs at S.P.A.C.E. Studios. Kids can sample a range of artistic mediums, including painting, ceramics, metalwork and more. Pre-registration required. (912) 651-6783 or www.savannahga.gov . Click here for a registration form.
Camp is 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
For ages 5 – 12 (currently enrolled in kindergarten)
Registration deadline, 2 p.m., Friday April 15

Celebrate the natural environment and connect with resources to care for it sustainably. Featuring a Save the Planet Scavenger Hunt; Trash Talkin’ Children’s Play; GreenZone for Kids; Climbing Wall. Download ticket for free admission. Learn more and download your ticket by clicking here.
www.experiencegreen.org

Bring your Easter basket to the GA State Railroad Museum (Roundhouse Railroad Museum) at 10 AM Sat. April 23 for springtime children’s crafts, a morning Easter egg hut, and of course, a train ride on the springtime story train! RSVPs required to attend. Open to toddlers to 10-year-olds. $10 per child with regular adult admission. For more information, or to RSVP call 912.651.6823 x3 or email childrensevents@chsgeorgia.org or info@chsgeorgia.org   

www.chsgeorgia.org

Join the fun at the Savannah Children’s Theatre with Pippi Longstockings, the classic tale brought to life on stage. March 25 and 26 and April 1-3; Fridays at 7 p.m. and Saturday and Sundays at 3 p.m. Tickets at the theatre or www.savannahchildrenstheatre.org  .