Led by pediatric plastic and cranio-maxillofacial surgeon Anand R. Kumar, M.D., FACS, FAAP, in collaboration with registered occupational therapist Marly Fields, OTR, Pediatrix® Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery of Savannah is the go-to team of specialists for infant positional skull deformities.
Their leading experts offer a comprehensive evaluation of your baby’s head shape using the most advanced technology, including FDA-approved STARscannerTM and SmartSoc® technology.
For over 20 years, Fun Zone has been Pooler’s go-to spot for family fun and entertainment, and it’s no surprise why! As the only indoor AND outdoor entertainment space in the area—with Go-Karts, Mini-Golf, and an Arcade—we’ve prioritized providing top-notch family-friendly entertainment, delivering exceptional service to our guests, and giving back to our local community for the past two decades. From the beginning, we have prioritized a family-friendly atmosphere and welcome guests of all ages.
At Fun Zone, we have 8 acres of activities to offer our guests! Explore our Arcade, multiple Go-Kart Tracks, and two recently updated Miniature Golf Courses. You can also indulge in tasty concessions, including traditional favorites like pizza and chicken tenders and unique treats like funnel cakes and ICEEs! With ample space, we are the perfect place to host your next party or event. Our fantastic team, several of whom have been a part of the Fun Zone team for over 10 years, help the fun continue across all of our activity spaces.
We’ve always believed in the importance of investing in our community. That’s why we work diligently to offer donations to various causes and groups in need in our area. We want to help our neighbors thrive, and our team can help in a variety of ways, including themed nights, silent auctions, item donation requests, giveaway prizes, and more.
Right now, we have several amazing offers available for guests to save on fun:
Grab your 2024 Annual Pass before 12/23 for only $119.00 ($30 off)! Annual Passes include lots of perks like Unlimited Go-Kart Rides (Excludes Hi-Bank track), unlimited Mini-Golf, Monthly Mystery Perks, VIP Arcade Card Status, and more! Purchase yours online at poolerfunzone.com/Annual-Pass/, or in person at 1040 US Highway 80 E in Pooler. *Unlimited attractions only apply during operating hours.
Get more fun for less! Until 12/24, get 20% off any Gift Card purchase at poolerfunzone/pricing.
Every weekend in December (Friday – Sunday), get a $5 Arcade Card with 500 E-tickets (redemption tickets) with the purchase of a regularly priced Value Band!
As we reflect on the past 20 years, we are thankful for our incredible community that has chosen Fun Zone as a top local destination for having fun and making memories with their families and friends. We hope to see you soon at Fun Zone, located at 1040 US Highway 80 E. in Pooler!
Visit our website to see our updated hours and learn more about attractions, events, specials, and pricing. To be the first to know about future specials and promotions, be sure to follow us on Facebook here and Instagram at @poolerfunzone.
Free Pooler Farmer’s Market, Jan. 14, @ Tom Triplett Park, Savannah
Pooler is kicking off the new year with the biggest event Tom Triplett Park has ever seen.
Save the date for Sun. Jan. 14 10AM – 4PM.
The new Pooler’s Farmers Market will feature: 150+ vendors; full farmers market stage with live music; 4 free workouts; 6 free healthy living workshop; skid zone with free games and activities; 11 book readings & signings from local authors a tons of good food.
This is a free event packed with family-friendly activities. Free & open to the public.
Activities are free but you must register for classes and workshops. Register for free here.
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This is a 3-hour program 9AM-noon for children ages 6-12 and will feature games and pony rides, farm animals, seasonal craft, horsemanship skills, & more. Please pack a snack.
As your baby continues to grow and develop, you may notice your baby’s head has flat spots, unevenness or differences between sides.
Once consulting with your pediatrician, you may be referred to a craniofacial specialist to discuss treatments, such as cranial remolding orthosis, or helmet therapy.
Pediatrix® Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery of Savannah is proud to offer a state-of-the-art cranial remolding orthosis program to families in the Savannah area! Using FDA-approved STARscannerTM and SmartSoc® technologies enables the quick, safe and easy capture of a 3D surface scan of your baby’s head to achieve the most desirable results.
The Pediatrix team remains steadfast in its mission to “Take great care of the patient, every day and in every wayTM.”
Learn more about the Pediatrix Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery of Savannah cranial remolding orthosis program here.
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School searching in Savannah? Come tour Susie King Taylor Community School – a tuition-free, public K-8 charter school – to see the school and meet teachers and staff during an open house.
Any membership level may be purchased as a gift and all CHS members enjoy an exclusive suite of benefits.
Membership includes unlimited free admission to all of CHS sites including Savannah Children’s Museum, which It is an ideal space for children to learn through play by allowing kids to explore their own interests in a natural setting, helping to combat nature-deficit disorder.
The annual lottery for Savannah Classical Academy is now open to all students living in Chatham County, from kindergarten to twelfth grade. Savannah Classical Academy is a public charter school serving residents of Chatham County. There is no tuition.
Applicants may submit their lottery application for the 2024-2025 school year by visiting this link.
Families may also visit the charter school to submit an application Mon.-Thurs. from 8:30AM until 2PM
SCA’s supportive and well-structured environment leads to excellent academic results. For 2023, SCA outscored both the county school system and achieved parity or superior achievement when compared to all students in Georgia on all 22 state assessment measures.
Experiential learning, successful student outcomes, and high expectations for student behavior supported by many co-curricular options, demonstrates why this free public charter school is a great investment in our community and a best choice for families.
The mission of Savannah Classical Academy is to provide every child with a classical and academically rigorous education while instilling a commitment to civic virtue and moral character.
Savannah Classical Academy 705 E. Anderson St. Savannah, Georgia 31401 (912) 395-4040 SavannahClassicalAcademy.org
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The new building features a shaded porch, gift shop and exhibits. Visitors will be able to rent bikes to pedal down Wormsloe’s well-known 1.5 mile-long Avenue of Live Oaks draped in Spanish moss.
Families and pets are invited for a hike on New Year’s Day Mon. Jan. 1 2024 10-11AM @ Wormsloe State HIstoric Site on Wormsloe’s historic Live Oak Avenue (1.5 miles). $2.50 – $11.25, Program fee: $2. 912-353-3023.
Start new year with a hike at Wormsloe on the Battery Trail (Orange Trail – 2.3 miles). $2.50 – $11.25, Program fee: $2.00 912-353-3023.
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The annual lottery for Savannah Classical Academy is now open to all students living in Chatham County, from kindergarten to twelfth grade. Savannah Classical Academy is a public charter school serving residents of Chatham County. There is no tuition.
Applicants may submit their lottery application for the 2024-2025 school year by visiting this link.
Families may also visit the charter school to submit an application Mon.-Thurs. from 8:30AM until 2PM
SCA’s supportive and well-structured environment leads to excellent academic results. For 2023, SCA outscored both the county school system and achieved parity or superior achievement when compared to all students in Georgia on all 22 state assessment measures.
Experiential learning, successful student outcomes, and high expectations for student behavior supported by many co-curricular options, demonstrates why this free public charter school is a great investment in our community and a best choice for families.
The mission of Savannah Classical Academy is to provide every child with a classical and academically rigorous education while instilling a commitment to civic virtue and moral character.
Savannah Classical Academy 705 E. Anderson St. Savannah, Georgia 31401 (912) 395-4040 SavannahClassicalAcademy.org
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Come to Savannah Children’s Museum on New Year’s Eve Day Sun. Dec. 31 2023 for a Kids’ Noon Year’s Countdown Celebration, weather permitting. There will be a countdown to noon with shaker crafts, bubble wrap fireworks and a dance party.
(Please note that Savannah Children’s Museum will be closed Mon. Jan. 1 and will reopen for regular hours of operation Wed. Jan. 3 2024 @ 9AM-3PM.)
School Hours continue: Savannah Children’s Museum is currently open Wednesday – Sunday 9AM – 3PM and closed on Mondays & Tuesdays (with the exception of Special Open Days such as Tues. Dec. 26 2023)
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Best home holiday light displays, decorations 2023 in Savannah, Rincon, Pooler, Richmond Hill
Driving around Savannah, Pooler, Rincon & Richmond Hill looking at home holiday light displays and decorations is a favorite family tradition.
From colossal Santa snow globes to computerized Christmas lights animated with music, SouthernMamas.com has your guide to local home holiday light displays.
Short list: those confirmed for 2023
63 Sweetwater Ct., Richmond Hill (pls bring a canned food to donate;
673 Chastain Circle, Richmond Hill (Buckhead North subdivision) ;
476 Copper Creek Circle, Pooler
39 Holly Springs Circle at Lakeshore Subdivision, Port Wentworth;
419 Willowpeg Way, Rincon;
156 Oakview Rd., Rincon;
110 Crosswinds Dr, Rincon;
439 Egypt Ardmore Rd, Springfield
2135 Sand Hill Rd. Guyton;
105 Penny Lane, Guyton
107 Saint Andrews Way, Wilmington Is. Savannah;
9 Yorkshire Place Savannah
707 Beechwood Dr., Savannah
701 Stuart St. Savannah (inflatables were in yard, just not inflated when we were there)
TMT Farms Christmas Lights 2-Mile Drive-Thru in Statesboro (Confirmed for 2023) 16710 Old River Rd N Statesboro, GA 30461 Open Dec. 9 until Dec. 26 2023, 6PM-Midnight nightly. Drive-thru only.
Brendlen’s Christmas Light Display 1570 Drigger’s Lane Ridgeland SC 29936 Nightly drive-through only lights display.
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Want to add a home lights display to this list or let us know if one of the past favorites isn’t up this year? Please email us the info at anne@southernmamas.com
63 Sweetwater Court, Richmond Hill (pictured above) (Confirmed for 2023)
The home holiday lights show called Going Griswold @ 63 Sweetwater Court in Richmond Hill (formerly of 3 Amberwood Circle holiday lights fame) is a must-see that includes a reindeer bard and gingerbread house. The residents are partnering with The WAY Station Food Pantry this season and will be collecting non-perishable food items until Jan. 2 2024.
A walk-thru experience is offered this year. Please watch your step and stay within the designated path for your safety. You are welcome to go inside the gingerbread house and reindeer barn.
Open now to Jan. 2 2024.
Tune to 95.9FM.
63 Sweetwater Ct Richmond Hill. Hours of operation (weather permitting) Sunday to Thursday 4-10PM Friday and Saturday 4-11PM
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476 Copper Creek Circle, Pooler (confirmed for 2023)
The favorite home holiday lights display at the Seager home is now up. Hours: 5:30-11PM daily, weather permitting. 476 Copper Creek Circle, Pooler.
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673 Chastain Circle, Richmond Hill (Buckhead North Subdivision) (Confirmed for 2023)
The Champion home @ 673 Chastain Circle, Richmond Hill Ga. in the Buckhead North Subdivision has over 30,000 lights with 2 LED screens. Christmas Cartoons play in the window and on weekends , there is music or the cartoons will have sound.
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107 Saint Andrews Way, Wilmington Is. Savannah (confirmed for 2023)
Includes a ferris wheel, Grinch & more!
The Nowicki family is partnering with Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia Kids Cafe to collect monetary donations. The goal is to beat last year’s total of $500 and help the kids of coastal Georgia not go hungry. Drop off a donation off in the box when viewing the lights or Venmo the residents. Details here.
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419 Willowpeg Way, Rincon (Confirmed for 2023)
The Smith family, 419 Willowpeg Way, Rincon. (Next to Lost Plantation Golf Course) Tune to 89.7, syncs to music.
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Brendlen’s Christmas Light Display (Confirmed for 2023) 1570 Drigger’s Lane Ridgeland SC 29936 Nightly drive-through only lights display. Drive-through only except on Meet Santa night, 5-8PM Sat. Dec. 16, plus train rides, facepainting, cookie & ornament decorating. Free!
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The list below is now confirmed for 2023. Please send additions or updates to anne@southernmamas.com.
* The Seager family, 476 Copper Creek Circle, Pooler (confirmed for 2023. Lights are up & amazing)
* 126 Aquaduct Dr. in the Staffordshire Estates Subdivision off of Blue Jay, Rincon
* 110 Crosswinds Dr, Rincon (confirmed for 2023)
* 2135 Sand Hill Rd. Guyton (confirmed for 2023)
* Pennington neighborhood, off Midland Rd, Guyton
* 105 Penny Lane, Guyton, 6-11PM nightly (confirmed for 2023)
* 133 South Effingham Plantation Dr.
* The Simmons family, 439 Egypt Ardmore Rd, Springfield (confirmed for 2023)
* 101 Black Gum Dr., Springfield
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Arborwood Lights display 9 Arbormeade Circle in Bluffton (Look for “Arborwood Lights” in Google Maps.) 6-9PM nightly Decorated homes & yards off Buckwalter Parkway in sync to Christmas music.
43 Neligh Lane in Cypress Ridge off SC 170 Bluffton SC 8,500 lights in sync with music on 99.3 FM. 5:30-8PM Sunday-Thursday and until 10PM Friday & Saturday Another home lights display @ nearby 211 Argo Circle.
TMT Farms Christmas Lights 2-Mile Drive-Thru in Statesboro (Confirmed for 2023) 16710 Old River Rd N Statesboro, GA 30461 Open Dec. 9 until Dec. 26 2023, 6PM-Midnight nightly. Drive-thru only. Admission is free, however, please bring non-perishable food items to donate. Cash donations are also accepted. Donated food will be distributed to needy families throughout Bulloch County and surrounding counties. Monetary contributions are used to purchase gift cards for needy families.
On Dec. 8, TNT farms will open the drive-thru for Nursing Homes, Assisted Living Homes and Group Homes that would like to bring their residents to the drive-thru without to wait in long lines. Donations will NOT be accepted from any of these groups on this night. Just come out and enjoy.
This free event will feature live music, a Christmas tree to decorate, ornaments to decorate, cookies to decorate, face painting, food, raffles (golf cart), a projector movie after dark….and SANTA.
Drop off new & unwrapped toys for foster kids while enjoying the home holiday lights @ 476 Copper Creek Circle in Pooler
Gilliard and Company‘s Toy Drive has partnered with one of our favorite holiday-lights homes on SouthernMamas.com Best Home Holiday Lights list: the Seager family home in Pooler.
You can drop off new and unwrapped toys for foster kids @ the Seager home at 476 Copper Creek Circle in Copper Village in Pooler for Gilliard and Company’s With Love Project Toy Drop off. Then enjoy the Seager’s fun holiday light show in their front yard.
This foster care toy drive ends this Fri. Dec. 15 2023. Toys needed for ages 1-17. New and unwrapped please. Drop off at the front door.
See SouthernMamas.com best home holiday lights decorations 2023 list here.
Does your baby need treatment for flat spots, unevenness or differences between sides?
Pediatrix® Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery of Savannah offers a comprehensive evaluation of your baby’s head shape. The team will listen to your concerns and work with you to develop a treatment plan specific to your baby’s unique needs.
Using FDA-approved STARscannerTM and SmartSoc® technologies enables us to quickly, safely and easily capture a 3D surface scan of your baby’s head. With your baby’s comfort in mind, we use STARband, the world’s most prescribed cranial-remodeling orthosis (helmet), and other advanced cranial-remolding products to achieve the most desirable results.
Pediatrix Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery of Savannah’s custom-made cranial-remolding helmets gently conform to your baby’s head, providing a comfortable fit while allowing the skull to grow and reshape.
Learn more about the Pediatrix Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery of Savannah cranial remolding orthosis program here.
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“Mental health should be one of the biggest priorities for everyone in the season,” SouthCoast Health General Physician Dr. Keith Cobb stated. “But it’s vital to keep moving forward and progressing with our lives and our mental health. Just because it’s the holiday doesn’t mean your needs should take a back seat.”
There are still a few chances to have photos with Santa at Plant Riverside District in Savannah. The photos with Santa spot is located by the Pavillions on the River Walk.
Experience the magic of the holidays at the fourth annual Savannah Christmas Market at Plant Riverside District! Enjoy a European-style outdoor holiday market as well as live performances, children’s activities, photos with Santa, and a wide range of holiday-themed food and drink options. You’ll find something for everyone on your holiday shopping list at the Savannah Christmas Market.
What: Savannah Christmas Market
When: Thursday, November 16, 2023 – Monday, January 1, 2024 Location: Plant Riverside District Riverwalk, 400 W River Street, Savannah, GA.
Guests are invited to join us at our first annual Festival of Trees to take place in our lobby at Plant Riverside District. This festival will feature a forest of dazzling Christmas trees that represent a unique array of local businesses and organizations.
What: Festival of Trees
When: Now through Monday, January 1, 2024 Location: Generator Hall (Powerplant Building)
Cost: Free
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