Savannah Summer Camps 2023

(Savannah Fall Festivals, Fun Runs 2023) Catching A Unicorn 5K

October 16th, 2023

Wanna chase a unicorn?

Here is your chance, and all for a good cause.

Fleet Feet Savannah/Pooler is partnering with Honor and Grace Tattoo to raise money for Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) with a Catching A Unicorn 5K in Savannah, 1-4PM Sun. Nov. 12 2023.

In the type 1 diabetes community, “catching a unicorn” refers to the “magical” moment when you get a blood sugar reading of exactly 100 on your meter and/or continuous glucose monitor.

This family-friendly fun run will start at Fleet Feet Savannah (3405 Waters Avenue). Runners will chase our mystery runner, dressed as a unicorn, thru a local neighborhood route.

Following the run, stay for an afternoon of fun: food trucks, music, tie-dye race shirts, and dunk tank

Sign up online here.

(Savannah Holidays 2023) FREE Tybee Ballet Performance of The Land of the Sweets @ Savannah Cultural Arts Center

October 16th, 2023

FREE Kid-Friendly Holiday Ballet Rendition of The Nutcracker @ Savannah Cultural Arts Center, Nov. 17

Tybee Ballet Theatre presents The Land of the Sweets @ Savannah Cultural Arts Center’s Ben Tucker Theater on Fri. Nov. 17 2023 @ 7PM.

In partnership with Savannah Cultural Arts Center through the Spotlight and Weave-A-Dream Programs, this ballet will be unique and inclusive rendition of the beloved holiday classic, The Nutcracker. 

The performance will take place on Nov. 17 2023 at 7PM The Ben Tucker Theater in SCAC at 7PM at no cost to the public! 

Seating is limited, but you can reserve your free ticket online here.

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Tybee Ballet will present Land of the Sweets as ticketed events on Sat. Nov. 18 2023 @ Savannah Cultural Arts Center @ 3 & 7PM as well as Sat. Dec. 9 2023 @ 3 & 7PM and Sun. Dec. 10 2023 @ 3PM at The Tybee Post Theater. Purchase online here.

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Toddler playdates @ Savannah Sharks gym in Savannah & Richmond Hill

October 15th, 2023

Toddler Gym Playdates @ Savannah Sharks gym

Savannah Toddler Parent & Me Playdates are back in action.

Come to Savannah Sharks gym for some exciting fun/

For ages crawlers to age 4 @ Savannah Sharks.

Play date schedule:
Savannah Location Mondays 10:30-12:00 *only ONE session; Fridays 9-10:20AM AND 10:30AM-12:00

Richmond Hill: Monday AND Fridays 10:30AM-12:00

Mommy & Me CLASSES *Sav location only Monday 9:30-10:15AM; Wednesday 1:15-2:15PM

These “play dates” are unstructured playtime with age-appropriate toys, swings, slides, a bouncy house, and more. It is a great way to get your child out of the house and around other children in a safe, clean and fun environment. 

An adult is required to be present to supervise your child at all times as supervision is not provided.

Questions? Please text 912-308-3818

Savannah Sharks gym is @ 1686 E. Presidents St.

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Late Fall Season Enrollment Open for Soccer Shots Savannah, Wilmington Is., Pooler, Richmond Hill & Rincon

October 13th, 2023

Soccer Shots Savannah Late Fall Registration

Enrollment for the BRAND NEW Soccer Shots 6-week Late Fall season is now open for children ages 2-8! 

Each season Soccer Shots uses a different curriculum covering new skills and character words while having fun! They’re kicking off the Late Fall Season the week of Nov. 4 2023 and want your child to join in on Soccer Island!  

We are so excited to invite you to be a part of the first ever Soccer Shots Savannah Late Fall Public Park Season!! Visit Soccershots.org/savannah to learn more about this program!

Or go straight to the enrollment page and sign up for a location near you that meets at a time that fits your schedule at savannah-macon.soccershots.com.

Soccer Shots has locations all throughout Savannah, Wilmington Island, Pooler, Richmond Hill, Rincon and Bluffton!

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(Parent & Me Activities) Toddler Tuesdays @ Oatland Island Wildlife Center, Savannah

October 12th, 2023

Oatland Island Toddler Tuesdays: For kids ages 1-4 & their caregivers

​​​​​​​​​​​​​Toddler Tuesday is a program @ Oatland Island Wildlife Center in Savannah for 1-4 year old children and their caregivers that focuses on one of Oatland’s animals, or a relevant nature theme. The program meets at the picnic pavilion​ and includes singing, finger play, a story, and a possible encounter with one of ​Oatland’s furry, feathered or scaly​ residents.

Occasionally the program ventures to an exhibit, so dress appropriately and bring your stroller and walking shoes. Toddler Tuesday is weather dependent and in case of extreme weather and a cancellation is called for,​ attendees will be emailed at the address you registered your child with.

​Sessions are offered twice on Tuesdays from 10AM-10:30AM & 11AM-11:30AM and registration is not required, but it helps us speed up check in and if there is a cancellation you will be the first to know. 

Program Cost:

$5 for adults / free for adult FOO members

$3 for military adults/ free for adult FOO members

$5 for children participating in the program (FOO members and non members must pay program fee)

$3 per class if you buy a multi pass punch card (6 class minimum purchase)

​You can purchase a punch card for your child’s admission for repeat visits at the class sign-in table, or at the front desk lobby anytime! Find out more information here!

If you are a preschool or day care you will need to call 395-1510 or click here to book a private program as this program is designed for the general public. 

Find links to the registration forms for each session here.​

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Special Polar Express Toddler Tuesday, Dec. 19 2023

The December 19th Polar Express Party is a special program. It will be inside Oatland’s conference room and will include a typical Toddler Tuesday program about polar animals; followed by train play (large and small train sets), a holiday craft, hot chocolate and cookie snack, and winter snow play. 

This program is a special fundraiser for Oatland.  Reservation is required due to limited space inside.   

After Dec. 19, there will be a short break in Toddler Tuesday programs for the holidays, and will reconvence on Jan. 2, 2024.

Reserve your special Polar Express tickets here.

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SouthCoast Health: What to Expect @ Your Yearly Mammogram

October 12th, 2023

The overall death rate from #BreastCancer has decreased since 2013, likely because of treatment advances and earlier detection through screening.

This #BreastCancerAwareness Month, call (912) 691-4200 to schedule your mammogram.

SouthCoast Health shares here what you can expect at your yearly mammogram.

SouthCoast Health simple steps for an easy procedure include:

Keep Your Underarms Au Natural

Avoid Scheduling During Your Period

Tips for a Quick Appointment

Manage Your Fears

Results

Regular screenings are one of the best ways to combat cancer — especially breast cancer. SouthCoast Health experienced technicians will do everything possible to keep you comfortable. Schedule your next (or first!) mammogram with by calling 912-691-4200.

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(Savananh schools) Free Family Night Math & Numbers, Pooler

October 12th, 2023

You’re invited to this free family night @ Savannah Adventist Christian School, Pooler

Would you like your child in an environment that educates the whole child–mind, body, and spirit?

Of course you do, and Savannah Adventist Christian School in Pooler is here to help! 

Come to the second Family Night on Tues., Nov. 14, 2023, to receive practical tips for helping your child develop a math literacy and problem-solving skills that will be useful throughout life.

To partner with teachers who will get to know your child as a unique and special individual and help him/her grow in God’s plan, check out Savannah Adventist Christian School. The private Pooler school will begin accepting applications for 2024-2025 in January, with plans to offer ninth grade classes again next school year.

To schedule a tour of the campus, please contact the school: 912-748-5977 or info@sacssda.org
The school is at 50 Godley Way, Pooler, GA 31322.

Savannah Adventist Christian School — which offers preschool starting at age 3 through 9th grade — is a small, private school with a family feel and Christian curriculum.

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(Things to do in Savannah) Find fall fun in SouthernMamas.com Weekly E-letter

October 12th, 2023

SouthernMamas.com Weekly E-letter, Oct. 11

Find all the Savannah fall fun for kids in SouthernMamas.com Weekly E-letter. Savannah Fall Festivals, Pumpkin Patch Farms & more kid fun.

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Youth Art & Photography Classes @ Telfair Museums’ Jepson Center, Savannah

October 11th, 2023

Youth Painting, Drawing, Digital Photography classes offered this fall @ Telfair Museums Jepson Center, Savannah

Registration is open for a new round of youth art & photography classes @ Telfair Museums’ Jepson Center.

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Digital Photography Class For Ages 12-16

Fridays, 4:30-6PM; Nov. 3-Dec. 15 (No Class Nov. 24)

Learn more & register online here.

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Youth Portfolio Builder: Painting and Drawing For Ages 12–16

Wednesdays, 4:30-6PM; Nov.1–Dec. 13 (no class Nov. 22)

Learn more & register online here.

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Youth Portfolio Builder: Painting and Drawing For Ages 9–12

Mondays, 4:30­­–6PM | Nov. 6–Dec. 11

Learn more & register online here.

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(Savannah Halloween events) Free Trunk or Treat @ Lake Mayer

October 11th, 2023

Chatham County Parks & Recreation is hosting this free Trunk or Treat in Lake Mayer Park in Savannah on Fri. Oct. 27 2023,· 6 – 8:30PM.

Please bring your own trick or treat bag.

Lake Mayer Park, 1850 East Montgomery Cross Road Savannah, 31406

Fall 2023 Open Houses @ Savannah schools

October 10th, 2023

Savannah Private Schools Open Houses Fall 2023

School searching in Savannah. Visit and tour local private schools at these upcoming open houses:

Savannah Christian Preparatory School (preK-12th grade): Open House – Wed. Oct. 18, Wed. Nov. 15, Wed. Nov. 29 2023. Register in advance online here.

Bethesda Academy (6th-12th grade, all boys) Open House – Sun. Oct. 22 2023. Register in advance online here.

St. Andrew’s School (preK-12th grade): Open House – Tues. Oct. 24, Wed. Nov. 29 2023. Register in advance online here.

Calvary Day School (preK-12th grade): Group Tour – Thurs. Oct. 26, 2023, 9AM. Group Tours are limited to 15 families and last approximately 1.5 hours. Register in advance online here.

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(Savannah Fall, Halloween Festivals) Scary in the Dairy @ Pegasus Riding Academy

October 10th, 2023

Scary in the Dairy Haunted Hayride, Horse Rides, Pumpkin Carving, Sun. Oct. 22, Savannah

Join Pegasus Riding Academy at the Historic Roberds Dairy, 2500 Tennessee Avenue, for the most authentic Halloween celebration in Savannah: SCARY IN THE DAIRY, from 4-8PM, Sun. Oct. 22 2023.

Enjoy Haunted Hay Rides, penny games, cake walk, bouncy house, DJ Jamie spinning tunes, food and fun. Featuring the favorite HORSE RIDES, on the amazing equestrian staff of Pegasus Riding Academy, including Chatham County Deputy Sheriffs Cisco and Tucker!   

Enjoy all this while providing the essential support for Pegasus therapeutic riding program serving special needs children and veterans. 

For additional information call 912-547-6482.

Pegasus Riding Academy, 2500 Tennessee Ave, Savannah, GA,

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Savannah Home Halloween-Fall Decorations 2023

October 9th, 2023

You love SouthernMamas.com Annual Best Home Holiday Lights Decorations list to ride around looking at lights. Here’s our smaller scale Savannah Halloween-Fall decoration list – by no means the best – just some fun picks from readers & us.

Ardsley Park – especially Abercorn between Victory and 52nd Street and Washington Avenue between Abercorn and Daffin – are teeming with waving skeletons, giant skeletons, dancing in circle ghosts & witches smacking into poles and more. You can even find yellow-raincoat clad Georgie with red balloon from Stephen King’s ‘It.” ( 235 Washington Ave., Ardsley Park)

Please send your additions for the list to anne@southernmamas.com

SEE OUR SAVANNAH HALLOWEEN HOMES INSTAGRAM REEL HERE.

* E. Park Avenue @ Price St., 7-11PM every night.

*45 E. 44th St., Ardsley Park

*3505 Abercorn St., Ardsley Park

*2909 Abercorn St. Ardsley Park

*36 51st St. – giant skeleton & more, Ardsley Park

*Reynolds & 52nd streets (pictured) & Reynolds & 51st streets, Ardsley Park

*536 & 408 E. 50th St., Ardsley Park

*337 & 139 Washington Ave., Ardsley Park

*235 Washington Ave., Ardsley Park (Georgie with red balloon from Stephen King’s ‘It’)

*Whitaker Street across from Forsyth has a few including 909 Whitaker St. – skeleton porch party

*122 E. 38th St. – witch trio, rocking chair skeletons & more , Starland District

*1002 E. Henry St.

*Store windows at E. Shaver Bookstore, 326 Bull St.

*Various fall-bedecked door steps, porches in Savannah Historic District including The Inn on W. Liberty, 109 W. Liberty St; 106 W.Jones St; 517 & 501 E. Broughton

*5505 Magnolia Ave. Magnolia Park neighborhood, Inflatables.

*5708 Colonial Dr., Magnolia Park neighborhood

Please send your additions for the list to anne@southernmamas.com

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Cinderella @ Calvary Day School, Savannah

October 9th, 2023

Cinderella @ Calvary Day School, Savannah

You are invited to Calvary Day School’s student production of Cinderella. Showtimes are Thurs. Oct. 26 2023 and Fri. Oct. 27 2023 at 6PM and Sat. Oct. 28 2023 at 2PM.

Open to the public.

Purchase tickets online here.

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New Watercolor Workshop @ Scribble Art Studio, Savannah

October 9th, 2023

Savannah Watercolor Workshop starts Nov. 6 2023

A new watercolor workshop starts Nov. 6 2023 @ Scribble Art Studio in Savannah. Class will be 10-11AM.

Participants will learn techniques in watercolor. Materials are provided.Projects include landscape, portraiture, and independent study. 

​5 week session, $250; 12 spaces.

Register online here.

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(Things to do in Savannah) Find fall fun in SouthernMamas.com Weekly E-letter

October 5th, 2023

SouthernMamas.com Weekly E-letter, Oct. 5

Find all the Savannah fall fun for kids in SouthernMamas.com Weekly E-letter. Savannah Fall Festivals, Pumpkin Patch Farms & more kid fun.

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(Savannah Fall Daytrips) Holiday Farms Pumpkin Patch, Maze, Pig Races, Hayrides

October 4th, 2023

Pumpkin Patch, Corn Maze, Hayrides @ Holiday Farms in South Carolina

Make plans to visit Holiday Farms Great Pumpkin Patch in Ridgeland SC.

Holiday Farms Great Pumpkin Patch in Ridgeland SC.
Dates/Hours:
Sept. 30-Oct. 29 2023
Thursday-Saturday 9-6 and Sunday 12-6

CLOSED Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays

Military Appreciation Day ~ Sat. Oct. 7. Admission is half price on this one day only for those with valid military ID and their immediate family. Please make plans to come spend the day with us!

Learn more about Holiday Farms here.

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(Savannah Fall Daytrips) Poppell Farms pumpkin patch, hayrides, corn maze

October 4th, 2023

Poppell Farms

Come start – or continue – fall family traditions at Poppell Farms.

Hayrides, pumpkin patch, farm fun, & of Reba-themed 10-acre maze – Poppell Farms in Odum Ga. near Jesup, has it all.

Poppell Farms in Odum Ga. is now open for fall weekends through October. Enjoy giant bubbles, animals at their petting zoo, apple-cider slushies, pumpkin hunting.

So very much worth the drive from Savannah. Get to Poppell Farms this October.

Learn more here.

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(Savannah schools)  Visit Savannah Christian Preparatory School (PreK-12th grade)

October 4th, 2023

Savannah Christian Preparatory School Open House Dates, 2023-2024

School searching in Savannah? Visit Savannah Christian Preparatory School, an independent, non-denominational PK-12 college prep Christian school, during a Welcome Home Wednesday open house.

Upcoming 2023-2024 Dates: Wed. Oct. 18, Wed. Nov. 15, Wed. Nov. 29, Wed. Jan. 10, Wed. Jan. 31 & Wed. Feb. 7.

Reservations required. Register online here.

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Youth Art Classes @ Savannah Cultural Arts Center

October 4th, 2023

Youth Art Classes @ Savannah Cultural Arts Center

Let your little ones explore their creative side in these exciting art classes at the Savannah Cultural Arts Center! In Discovering Art and Adventures in Art, young artists are invited to expand their creativity with a variety of fun art projects! Both 2-D and 3-D mediums will be covered, including working with clay, pastels, paint, and collage.

Discovering Art is a class for ages 6-8. Adventures in Art is a class for ages 9-12.

These classes will begin on Oct. 21 2023 and run Saturdays from 9-10AM 5 Sessions: 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/11 and 11/18.

These classes take place at the Savannah Cultural Arts Center located at 201 Montgomery St.

Register online here.

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(Parent & Child Programs) Art Start @ Telfair Museums’ Jepson Center, Savannah

October 4th, 2023

Art Start storytime, tour, art activity @ Telfair Museums’ Jepson Center, Savannah, Thurs. Oct. 19

Start your day with art at this monthly parent & child program @ Telfair Museums’ Jepson Center in Savannah.

Once a month, Telfair Museums’ youngest patrons are invited to the Jepson Center for Art Start, which includes story time, a special tour, and an art activity.

Strollers, crying babies, toddlers, and older siblings are all welcome here.

Come play and learn. Theme for Oct. 19 Art Start: Created Beasts: Sculpture by Ulysses Davis.

Oct. 19 Art Start, 10:30-11:30AM. Space is limited, pre-register online here to secure your spot.

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(Hilton Head Is. Halloween Events, Fall Festival) Free Pumpkin Patch, Bounce House, Costume Contest @ Shelter Cove Park

October 4th, 2023

Free event! Come to free Pumpkin Patch festivities on Hilton Head Is. on Fri. Oct 20 2023, 4-7PM @ Shelter Cove Park.

Have the kids dress up and participate in a Children’s Halloween Costume Contest at 5:45pm.

Free bounce houses, pumpkins, and games.

Train ride, concessions, and some other activities are sold separately.

Organized by Island Recreation Association.

Free & open to the public.

@ Shelter Cove Park, 39 Shelter Cove Lane Hilton Head Island, SC, 29928

Learn more here.

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(Savannah Halloween) Spooky Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour @ Red Gate Farms

October 3rd, 2023

Spooky Horse-Drawn Carriage Tours @ Red Gate Farms, Savannah

Red Gate Farms Equestrian Center in Savannah will host Spooky Horse-Drawn Carriage Tours this month.

Dates: Oct. 10, 11, 16, 19, 24 & 26 2023.

Times: 4:45PM, 5:15PM, 5:45PM.

Cost: $30 per person, 3 & younger are free.

Early Bird Discount: Book by Oct. 9 for discounted tickets: $25 per person.

Register online here.

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(Savannah Halloween 2023) Trick or Trees Community Tree Giveaway

October 3rd, 2023

Community Tree Giveaway 2023, Savannah

IT’S TRICK OR TREES 2023

You get FREE TREES as your spooky treat

Saturday, Oct. 28 2023
9-11AM
Tricentennial Park @ Georgia State Railroad Museum 655 Louisville Rd.

Pick up a free tree for your yard and learn all about the benefits of growing our urban forest.

There will be 13 species of native and fruit trees, kid-friendly activities, and treats for the whole family. Please limit 1 tree per person.

Costumes encouraged.

The trees are sponsored by State Farm through the Arbor Day Foundation’s Community Tree Program.