Savannah Summer Camps 2023

(Savannah pediatricians) Dr. Kelsey Alexander @ Coastal Care Partners on Skidaway Island offers concierge pediatrics

October 2nd, 2022

Benefits of Concierge Pediatric Care

At Coastal Care Partners’ new Concierge Pediatric Clinic in the Village on Skidaway Is., Savannah pediatrician Dr. Kelsey Alexander wants all of her patients to feel as comfortable as possible.

That’s why they’ve taken the time to create a welcoming, calm atmosphere in patient rooms.As an added plus, the practice also has no waiting rooms! Instead, you’ll be able to walk into the clinic and head straight into your appointment with Dr. Alexander!

With unrushed visits lasting from 30-60 minutes, you’ll leave the practice assured that all of your concerns and questions were properly addressed and that your child was given the care and attention they deserve.

Learn more about Dr. Alexander’s services or enroll for membership today here.

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Teachers gifts or keepsakes for your child: Savannah schools cards

October 2nd, 2022

Savannah’s teeming with iconic, beautiful schools. We captured a few of our favorite landmark schools and are working on adding more. The goal: creating special, local gifts for school teachers, staff and administrators or for your child to have as a keepsake.

Celebrate your beloved school with a 10-pack of postcards portraying your Savannah school. These make sweet frameable keepsakes or fun, unique notecards.

See the SouthernMamas.com Savannah school cards collection and links to purchase here.

For City of Savannah residents, we offer same-day delivery on orders placed Monday-Thursday.

Questions? Want to request a school not pictured here? Email anne@southernmamas.com.

Free, weekly SouthernMamas.com E-letter

October 2nd, 2022

SouthernMamas.com Weekly E-letter

This free weekly e-letter in your email every Wednesday keeps you savvy about all the kid-friendly happenings as well as school open houses, free events, pediatricians and more.

Read this week’s issue here.

Subscribe for free here.

(Hilton Head Is. Fall Festivals 2022) Pumpkin Patch @ Shelter Cove Park

October 2nd, 2022
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Halloween Costume Contest & Pumpkin Patch on Hilton Head Is.

Free event! Pumpkin Patch and fall festivities on Fri. Oct. 21 2022, 4-7PM.

Have the kids dress up and participate in the Halloween Costume Contest at 5:45PM.

Free bounce houses, pumpkins, and games! Train ride, concessions, rockwall sold separately.

Learn more here.

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

(Savannah Fall Festivals 2022) Hull Park Fall Festival + Pet & People Costume Contests

October 2nd, 2022

You’re invited to the inaugural Hull Park Fall Festival happening Sat. Oct. 22 2022, 3-7PM, Savannah

Music, food, art, pets & people costume contests, kid zone and games for all.

Please RSVP for this event so organizers can plan. All are welcome to attend!

RSVP online here.

Free & open to the public

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2022, 3-7 PM

Hull Park @ 55th & Atlantic streets, Savannah, GA 31405

(Savannah Fall Festivals 2022) Humane Society Fall Fair

October 2nd, 2022

The Humane Society for Greater Savannah wil host its annual Fall Fair on October 15 2022 from 12-4PM.

Bring the family (and the dogs) and explore a pumpkin patch and trick or treat for the kids. Also: food trucks, ice cream, cider, popcorn, costume contests, bounce houses, shopping and adoption specials on dogs and cats ready to go home with their new family!Details
Sat. Oct. 15 12-4pm
Humane Society for Greater Savannah
7215 Sallie Mood Drive, Savannah, GA 31406

New fall art classes begin Oct. 17 @ Savannah Cultural Arts Center

October 2nd, 2022

Fall 2022 Art Classes @ Savannah Cultural Arts Center

Youth art, movement, and music classes are back at the Savannah Cultural Arts Center! A new round of 6-week session classes will begin Mon. Oct. 17 2022. Class favorites are back along with some new ways to get creative.

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Youth Classes
Clay – Mondays

Intro to the Flute – Mondays

Parent/Child Movement – Tuesdays

Pre-ballet – Tuesdays
Homeschool Art – Tuesdays­

Ballet/Jazz Combo Class – Wednesdays

Creative Movement – Wednesdays
Youth Art -Saturdays

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Teen Classes

Clay* – Mondays

Jewelry and Metals* – Tuesdays

DIY Musician – Wednesdays
*8 Week Class Sessions

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Learn more about classes and register online here.

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Speech therapy in Savannah, Wilmington Island @ The Speech Clinic of the Coastal Empire

October 2nd, 2022

Amazing Team of Speech Therapists @ The Speech Clinic of the Coastal Empire

The Speech Clinic of the Coastal Empire has an amazing team at the Speech Clinic of the Coastal Empire! Their therapists are all nationally certified and state licensed, with experience working with children of all ages. They all truly enjoy getting to know their clients and their families, knowing that a trusting relationship is the best foundation for therapy progress. Come meet the team @ The Speech Clinic!

To make an appointment, please contact the office- 912 712 3999.

The Speech Clinic has two convenient locations: Midtown Savannah (130 Stephenson Ave) and Wilmington Island (315 Johnny Mercer Blvd), and they are also happy to work with your child at your child’s preschool/daycare setting.

***CURRENTLY NO WAITLIST***

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(Fall Getaway, Family Vacations) Swamp Rabbit Trail in Greenville SC

October 1st, 2022

Playgrounds, parks, waterfalls, zoo, outdoor eats along Swamp Rabbit Trail in Greenville SC

So thankful to have spent a leaf-peeping day in Greenville SC this fall.

If you’re looking for a fall getaway, we suggest taking the kids to Greenville. While there, either bike the Swamp Rabbit Trail (a 22-mile multi-use leisure trail) or visit the parks and playgrounds along the trail if your kids aren’t old enough to bike.

The playground/splash pad @ Unity Park is a must. Stop by The Commons for outdoor eats along the trail or even better, Swamp Rabbit Cafe & Grocery, the mecca for lovers of all-things-autumn.

Other kid-friendly spots along the trail include: Falls Park; playground areas @ Cleveland Park; an airplane memorial; and the Greenville Zoo.

See our We-Love-Greenville SC-In-Fall reel here.

(Savannah Fall Festivals 2022) Frogwarts Harry-Potter inspired-event Oct 16

October 1st, 2022

Frogwarts: A Magical Harry-Potter Themed Adventure in Savannah Oct. 16 2022

Georgia State Railroad Museum and Savannah Children’s Museum will transform into a magical Harry Potter-themed experience during “Frogwarts” on Sun. Oct. 16 2022, 11AM-3PM.

This year’s classes will include Wand Making, Potions, Fortune Telling, Defense Against the Dark Arts: Glow in the Dark Fun!, Care of Magical Creatures, Quill Writing, Herbology, Muggle Studies, and Quidditch. Attendees can also take a ride on Georgia State Railroad Museum’s locomotive, the Frogwarts Express, or visit Ingotts Wizarding Bank. Visit the Owlery with Georgia Southern University’s Center for Wildlife Education and enjoy a musical selection from Esther F. Garrison School for the Arts’ Garrison Voices.

Some community partners will also be leading workshops, including Georgia Reptile Society. The Lowcountry Turners will be creating unique wooden wands. Harry-Potter themed food will be available for purchase.

Please dress in any Halloween or Harry Potter-themed costume of your choice!

Cost of admission: $14 per person for non-members; $12 per person for Coastal Heritage Society members.

Pre-registration is required. Purchase your tickets in advance online here.

Coastal Heritage Society members receive a discounted ticket of $12, an express check-in line, and priority boarding for the Frogwarts Express train ride. Find info on how to become a CHS member here.

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Advance tickets required for Halloween Hike @ Oatland Island Wildlife Center, Savannah

October 1st, 2022

Halloween Hike 2022 @ Oatland Island Wildlife Center, Savannah

Got tickets yet?

Purchase tickets here.

Take a walk with your Trick or Treaters​ down the forest trail @ Oatland Island Wildlife Center in Savannah to meet and gather goodies from friendly animal characters in this years fully outdoor event. Mother Earth will be there to lead you to the path to the various character and candy stops along the hike.

25th Annual Halloween Hike Dates

Fri. Oct. 14 & Sat. Oct. 15 2022, 5-8PM

Early Bird: 5-6:30PM
After Dark: 6:30-8PM
Last hike leaves at 7:50PM

Advanced ticket reservations are Required and will be available for two sessions per evening to spread out visitation, reduce gatherings and allow proper parking. 

There will be no day of, or onsite sales. 

Tickets are non-refundable 

Children’s Tickets: ​$10 each​​ 

​Adult Tickets: $8 each​​

Purchase tickets here.

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(Savannah Speech Therapists) The Speech Clinic of Coastal Empire

September 30th, 2022
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Speech Therapy at the Office or Your Child’s Daycare/Preschool

Do you have concerns about your child’s speech/language development, but have a busy schedule?

The Speech Clinic of the Coastal Empire can help! The therapists at The Speech Clinic of the Coastal Empire are happy to provide services at your child’s daycare or preschool. They also have a very flexible schedule at their offices on Wilmington Island and Midtown Savannah.

 The Speech Clinic of the Coastal Empire can work with your family’s schedule!

To make an appointment, please contact the office- 912 712 3999

***CURRENTLY NO WAITLIST***

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Kindermusik Music & Motion Classes for Ages 0-7, Savannah

September 29th, 2022

Kindermusik Music & Motion Classes for ages 0-7 & their caregivers, Savannah

Kindermusik with 88 Keys Piano has been offering Savannah music and motion classes for children ages 0-7 and their caregivers for over 20 years.  

Come try a free class and see why they are the Coastal Empire’s preferred choice for early childhood development through music!

First class is FREE! Text FREE CLASS to 912-432-5885.  

Visit kindermusikwith88keys.com for more info! 

Kindermusik…A Good Beginning Never Ends. 

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Giveaway: Two family four-packs of tickets to Poppell Farms pumpkin patch, hayrides, maze

September 28th, 2022

Giveaway: Two family four-packs of tickets to Poppell Farms

Giveaway: We’re giving away two family four packs of tickets (2 winners, four tickets each) to celebrate fall.

To enter to win, visit the giveaway post on SouthernMamas.com Facebook page & on SouthernMamas.com Instagram. Comment on either of those social media posts (or both), telling us your favorite thing to do in fall. (Check SouthernMamas.com Fall Fun Guide for ideas as needed)

We’ll pick two names at random & direct message the winners. UPDATE: We’ll pick the winners at 9PM Wed. Oct. 5.

Poppell Farm’s Special Event, Sensory Sensitive Morning has been postponed until Sun. Oct. 30.


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About Poppell Farms

Poppell Farms – a daytrip from Savannah- includes a pumpkin patch, maze, hayrides, farm fun, giant outdoor jumping pillows, barnyard & farm games & activities.

Poppell’s annual Fall Festival celebration Oct. 2-30 2022.

Get lost in Poppell Farms’ tall sorghum maze, enjoy wagon hayrides and the Pumpkin Patch!  Stay after dark on Friday and Saturday nights to explore the maze with a flashlight (it’s NOT haunted). Beginning October 7, brave the Haunted Trail through the woods after dark.

Open every Friday night, Saturday (day and night) and Sunday from October 2-30, 2022.

Learn more here.

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SouthCoast Health pediatricians on helping your child with mental illness

September 27th, 2022
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Savannah pediatricians: Helping Your Child with Mental Illness

For the 17.1 million children in the United States estimated to have a mental illness, back-to-school season can be a time full of anxiety and worries.

“Mental illness still has a lot of stigma surrounding it, especially when it comes to children,” SouthCoast Health Pediatrician Dr. Nelson Elam (pictured) stated. “And yet, that number of children with a mental illness is more than the number of children with cancer, diabetes, and AIDS combined. It’s time we stop being hesitant to talk about mental illnesses that are potentially harming our children.”

If the school season is full of worries with how your child will balance their mental illness, you are not alone.

SouthCoast pediatricians are offer these mental health tips to help both you and your family manage this school season and beyond, help give your children a positive and fulfilling life.

Learn more here. 

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SouthCoast Health Pediatrics locations

Savannah: SouthCoast Health Pediatrics Savannah
Eisenhower Drive Medical Center
310 Eisenhower Dr, Bldg 16
912.303.3500

Richmond Hill: SouthCoast Health Pediatrics Richmond Hill
St. Joseph’s / Candler Medical Office Park
10055 Ford Ave,Ste 4A
912.527.5352

Rincon: SouthCoast Health Pediatrics Rincon
814 Towne Park Dr East
912.826.4866

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Homeschool Art Class for ages 6-12 @ Savannah Cultural Arts Center

September 27th, 2022

Homeschool Art @ Savannah Cultural Arts Center

Homeschool Art is back with more art! Offered Tuesdays at 11AM for ages 6-12 years, this class is now a weekly course with 6 sessions beginning Oct. 18 2022.

Learn, create, and have fun in our art series prepared for home schooled students! Each session will offer a different creative and educational activity to foster artistic expression.

Parents are encouraged to join in on the fun for free.

Register today online here.

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Holiday Farms Great Pumpkin Patch Grand Opening will be Thurs. Oct. 6

September 27th, 2022

Holiday Farms Grand Opening Moved to Thurs. Oct. 6

Due to expected inclement weather, Holiday Farms Great Pumpkin Patch in Ridgeland will be closed this weekend Oct 1 & 2 2022.

Opening day is now Thurs. Oct. 6 2022. Military Appreciation Day will now be Sat. Oct. 8 2022. Half price to military and immediate family with proper ID.

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Starting Oct. 6 2022, Holiday Farms will be open Thursdays-Saturdays from 9AM-6PM and Sundays from Noon-6PM.

Activities for kids including Pumpkin Patch, Hayrides, Barnyard Zoo, Duck Races, Haytona Speedway, Corn Grinding, Steer Roping, Cow (Faux) Milking, Corn Maze & MORE!

Learn more here.

Holiday Farms: 10884 Grays Hwy, Ridgeland, SC 29936

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(Pooler Schools) Savannah Adventist Christian School, PreK-

September 26th, 2022

Savannah Adventist Christian School

Meet Savannah Adventist Christian School’s reading intervention teacher, Mrs. Robin Martin.

Would you like to give your child the greatest possible advantage as they journey through school and life? Of course you do, and we’re here to help! Check out Mrs. Martin’s homework tip, and put it to practice in your home!

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.

Savannah Adventist Christian School has space in Preschool and Pre-K, and a waiting list in Kindergarten.

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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Tour preK-12th grade schools @ these Savannah schools open houses

September 23rd, 2022

Admissions season has begun! Come visit Savannah’s schools @ these open houses to get to know the schools yourself.

Upcoming Savannah school Fall 2022 open houses and/or tours for prospective families include:

Open Houses @ The Habersham School, a preK-12th grade private school. Patriot Preview, PreK-8th grade, 9AM Fri. Oct. 21 & Patriot Preview, PreK-8th grade, 9AM Thurs Nov. 2. Details here.

Open Houses @ Savannah Christian Preparatory School, a preK-12th private school. Wednesdays Oct. 26, Nov. 16, Nov. 30 2022. Registration required. Details here

Open Houses @ St. Andrew’s School, a preK-12th private school. Wednesdays Nov. 2, Nov. 30. Registration required. Details here.

Group Campus Tour @ Calvary Day School in Savannah, a preK-12th private school. Tues. Nov. 8 2022. Registration is required. Starts promptly at 9AM in the Wilder Chapel. Details here.

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(Savannah schools) Visit St. Andrew’s School @ Fall 2022 open houses

September 23rd, 2022

St. Andrews School, Savannah

Attending an Open House at St. Andrew’s is a great way to learn more about the opportunities and experiences available as a prospective Lion! Come see St. Andrew’s students and teachers in action, meet our leadership, counselors, coaches and staff, and take a tour of our 22 acre campus.

St. Andrew’s is an International Baccalaureate World School inspiring young people age 3 through grade 12 in Savannah.

Register today! Space is limited.

Upcoming Open House Dates: Nov. 2, Nov. 30, Jan. 12

Learn more & register for an open house here.

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(After-school activities in Pooler) Strategy Game Class @ Advanced Academics Academy

September 22nd, 2022

Strategy Game Class @ Advanced Academics Academy, Pooler

Students in grades 3rd-10th are invited to learn a variety of challenging strategy games @ an Advanced Academics Academy class in Pooler.

The class is Mondays, 5-6:30PM.

Address: 405 W US-80 Pooler, GA 31322

Phone: (912) 348-2017

Email: info@adv-aca.com

Learn more here.

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(Savannah Halloween 2022) Emily’s Trick or Treat to cure Crohn’s & Colitis

September 22nd, 2022

See you Sat. Oct. 15 2-4PM for the inaugural Emily’s Trick or Treat to Cure Crohn’s & Colitis Savannah at Memorial Health, Dwaine & Cynthis Willett Children’s Hospital of Savannah!

Come to this family-friendly Halloween event to benefit the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation and celebrate the life of Emily Moore.

Trick or treating, games, costume contest, arts & crafts, face painting, music, raffle, and friends.

This is event is free to attend. Donations are being collected.

Learn more here.

(Savannah Schools) Tour of Calvary Day School PreK-12th grade

September 22nd, 2022

Calvary Day School, Savannah

See first-hand all of the amazing opportunities offered @ Calvary Day School in Savannah, a preK-12th private school.

Group campus tours held four times a year (Registration is required.)   Large group tours start promptly at 9AM in the Wilder Chapel.

The next group tour is Thurs. Nov. 3 2022.

For more info call (912) 351-0700 or email admissions@calvarydayschool.com.

Register for the group tour online here.

Calvary Day School
4625 Waters Ave, Savannah

Pre-K through 12th grade

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(Savannah Fall Festivals 2022) Tybee Island Pirate Fest + Free Parade

September 21st, 2022

Tybee Island Pirate Fest 2022 Oct. 6-8

It will be a scaled down version for 2022 with plans to bring the fest back in full force in 2023.

The 2022 festival will include the 3PM pirate parade on Sat. Oct. 8 2022.

Learn more here.