Friends of Oatland (FOO) Brews & Bites 2022, Savannah

October 9th, 2022

Help support Oatland Island Wildlife Center, Savannah

You are invited to the second annual Foo Brews & Bites on Sat. Nov. 5 2022, 5-8PM @ Oatland Island Willdife Center, Savannah.

This fund-raising event will include dinner, drinks, live music, photo ops, meet and greet opportunities with Oatland Island animal residents, plus a silent auction (21+ only).

Proceeds from this event will be used to support Oatland Island Wildlife Center, the animal residents, and the staff who care for them daily. 

Buy tickets online here.

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(Parent & Me Activities) Kindermusik Savannah Playdate for ages 0-7

October 9th, 2022

Classic-toy themed musical Kindermusik playdate

Join Kindermusik Savannah on Sat. Oct. 22 2022 for their 10AM or 11AM musical playdates!

This month we’re taking an imaginary trip to the Kindermusik toy shop! Bring your 0-7 year olds for music, instruments, stories, singing, dancing and more!  Each child gets a gift and a coupon at the end of class.  Sibling discounts available.

Enroll at kindermusikwith88keys.com today! 

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Fall Fun at Your Local branch of YMCA of Coastal Georgia

October 9th, 2022

There’s fall fun on the agenda at your local Y!

See below for what fall-centric activities are happening and when at your local branch.

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Register before price increase Oct. 19

Oct. 22 2022 is the annual West Chatham YMCA Monster Dash 5K, Fun Run and Fall Festival.

This event will feature a 5K Run and a 1/4 mile Kid’s Fun Run. Come for the race and stay for a family friendly YMCA Fall Festival! Race start is at 7:30AM.

Price increase scheduled for 10/19 so register now.

Sponsorship opportunities available.

All proceeds support the West Chatham Y’s Annual Campaign, which powers critical programs and activities that keep kids safe, people healthy and families strong.

When: Sat. Oct. 22, 2022 / 7:30AM start
Where: The West Chatham YMCA, 165 Isaac G. LaRoche Dr., Pooler, GA 31322

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New Georgia Bluegrass Music Festival: Headin Home Fest

October 9th, 2022

New Georgia family-friendly bluegrass festival, Nov. 10-13

A new bluegrass music festival is coming to south Georgia!

Introduce your children to one of the purest and most beautiful American art forms, the acoustic sounds of a live bluegrass band.

Come hear banjos, guitars, fiddles, mandolins, dobros, and upright basses ringing out at the 1st annual Headin’ Home Fest in Lyons, GA Nov. 10-13 2022!

Details and tickets at headinhomefest.com. Children younger than 10 are free.

(Savannah Holidays 2022) FREE Tybee Ballet Performance of The Land of the Sweets @ Savannah Cultural Arts Center

October 9th, 2022

FREE Kid-Friendly Holiday Ballet Rendition of The Nutcracker @ Savannah Cultural Arts Center, Nov. 19

Tybee Ballet Theatre presents The Land of the Sweets @ Savannah Cultural Arts Center’s Ben Tucker Theater on Sat. Nov. 19 2022.

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. 

Performances will take place on Nov. 19 2022 at The Ben Tucker Theater in SCAC at 3PM & 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 debut Land of the Sweets as a ticketed event on Dec. 9 and 10 2022 at The Tybee Post Theater at 6PM. Purchase online here.

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SouthCoast Health: How to Check Yourself for Breast Cancer

October 9th, 2022

About 1 in 8 women in the United States will develop #BreastCancer during their lifetime.

In additoin to an annual mammogram, you should be doing monthly self-examinations. 

SouthCoast Health experts share here how to check yourself for breast cancer

In honor of #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth, SouthCoast Health’s Imaging Department will offer Saturday hours for patients to receive their screening mammograms. Contact the Imaging Center at (912) 691-4200 for more information.

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(Savannah Holidays 2022) Special Polar Express Toddler Tuesday Event @ Oatland Island Wildlife Center

October 9th, 2022
Ms Seashell

Oatland Island Wildlife Center Polar Express 2022, Savannah

Join Ms. Seashell on an adventure to the North Pole.

Three special Toddler Tuesday Polar Express sessions available: December 20, 2022
9AM, 10AM & 11AM @ Oatland Island Wildlife Center, Savannah.

Special fundraising fees apply: $8 for children, $5 for adults
No Toddler Tuesday Punch Cards will be accepted for this special event. No walk-ups can be accomodated.

In this annual event, participants will take an imaginary ride on Oatland’s very own Polar Express to meet some very special animals. Treats and craft activities are included in the cost of registration.

Learn more and reserve your spot here. 

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SLAM- Savannah Local Artist Market 2022, Nov. 12

October 9th, 2022

FREE Family-Friendly Fall Outdoor Art Market

The free, family-friendly outdoor SLAM – Savannah Local Artist Fall 2022 Market will be Sat. Nov. 12 2022 @ 3000 Bee Rd, Savannah, GA 31404 in the Salvation Army Baseball field.

This season’s market will be the 6th market since its conception in 2019. The market will feature over 75 artists across a variety of different mediums, including fine arts, textiles, photography, sculpture, jewelry, pottery, mixed media, and much more.

Also: food trucks & paint on the community canvas, live music.

Free entrance & free parking.

Salvation Army Baseball Field
3000 Bee Road, Savannah GA
10AM-4PM Sat. Nov. 12 2022

(Pooler schools) Preschool & Pre-K openings @ Savannah Adventist Christian School

October 9th, 2022

Preschool & Pre-K spots available @ Pooler school

Savannah Adventist Christian School Early Childhood Center in Pooler has a few spots available right now!

There are two-day, three-day, and five-day spots in Preschool and full-time spots in Pre-K.

Call to schedule a tour or start the application process here: https://www.sacssda.org/apply 

Children must be fully potty-trained and be at least three years old to start Preschool.

Children who are 4 on or before September 1 are eligible for Pre-K enrollment.

The school is at 50 Godley Way, Pooler, GA 31322.

Find more information here or call (912) 748-5977 or email info@sacssda.org

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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You’re invited: Fall Festival 2022 @ Savannah Adventist Christian School, Pooler

October 9th, 2022

Fall Festival @ Savannah Adventist Christian School, Pooler

Bring your kids to the Fall Festival 2022 @ Savannah Adventist Christian School in Pooler 2-4PM Sun. Nov. 6 2022.

Enjoy a petting zoo, arts & crafts, face painting, bounce house, food & drinks & bake sale. There will be a photo booth. Prints $5 each.

Admission cost: $10 for children & $2 for adults. The school is at 50 Godley Way, Pooler, GA 31322.

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(Savannah schools) Learn about The Habersham School @ an open house this fall

October 9th, 2022

The Habersham School, Savannah

School searching in Savannah? Come see all that The Habersham School – a private classical Christian PreK-12th grade school – has to offer by attending an open house to learn more about how your child could benefit from a Classical Christian education.

Next upcoming open house @ The Habersham School:

Patriot Preview, PreK-8th grade, 9AM Thurs Nov. 3 2022. RSVP here.

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New Kindermusik Savannah classes for ages 0-7 start in November 2022

October 9th, 2022

New Kindermusik Savannah classes start in November

BRAND NEW KINDERMUSIK CLASS STARTING IN NOVEMBER!  

Kindermusik with 88 Keys Piano is excited to be adding a new family class for ages 0-7 to their weekly class schedule!

Starting Nov. 2, 2022, they’ll be offering a Wednesday 11AM class!

Sign your child up now for the new class starting in November!

Never tried a Kindermusik weekly class before? First one’s FREE!  

Text 912-432-5885 to get started. Visit kindermusikwith88keys.com to learn more!  

Kindermusik…Uniting families in the Coastal Empire through music since 2002!

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(Kids’ Activities in Savannah) Free, weekly SouthernMamas.com E-letter

October 9th, 2022

Subscribe to the free 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.

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(Savanah Kids’ Activities, Events) Free SouthernMamas.com Weekly E-letter

October 9th, 2022

Subscribe to the free SouthernMamas.com Weekly E-letter

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(Savannah schools) You’re invited: STEM Night 2022 @ Calvary Day School

October 9th, 2022

STEM Night @ Calvary Day School, Savannah

Interested in Calvary Day School in Savannah?

Calvary Day School presents FAMILY STEM NIGHT on Tues. Nov. 1 2022, 5-7PM.

Featuring hands-on activities, problem solving experiments, demonstrations, and interactive Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math lessons for all ages.

This will be a fun family event, and Calvary’s excited to show all they have to offer! Questions? Email nhebling@calvarydayschool.com

Calvary Day School
4625 Waters Ave, Savannah

Pre-K through 12th grade

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To learn more about Calvary Day School, visit their website at www.calvarydayschool.com.

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Art, Dance classes @ Savannah Cultural Arts Center

October 9th, 2022

Your kids can learn a new skill, get creative @ new Savannah Cultural Art Center classes

A new round of classes has begun at the Savannah Cultural Arts Center and there is still time to join! From dance to visual art classes, everyone has a chance to create.

Find the schedule and register today online here.

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October 9th, 2022

Subscribe to the free 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.

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

October 9th, 2022

Poppell Farms pumpkin patch, maze, hayrides open weekends in October

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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Oct. 30, 2022
Sensory Sensitive Morning       

Poppell Farm gates will open at 10AM this Sun. Oct. 30 to accommodate children with special needs and their families.  Farm and hayride music will be turned off and all loud noises will be minimized. There will be no large crowds or long lines. The hayride will be constantly running to avoid wait times.

Gates for all other visitors will open at Noon.

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Free Hilton Head Lantern Parade 2022

October 9th, 2022

2022 Hilton Head Island Lantern Parade, Nov. 12 2022 @ Alder Lane Beach Park across from Coligny Plaza

Come participate in a community parade of light.

At the FREE Lantern Parade 2022 on HIlton Head Is., every participant will have a lantern to march. Each lantern will be a representation of our history, our ecology, our recreation or ourselves.

Lantern Kits Available for Purchase at the Coastal Discovery Museum gift shop on Hilton Head Is.

2022 Hilton Head Island Lantern Parade
Sat. Nov. 12, 2022
Parade Route: Alder Lane Beach Access to Coligny Beach Park
Parade Starts @ Sunset (5:45 PM-ish)Created by and featuring artist Chantelle Rytter, the Lantern Parade is a free event and an opportunity for the surrounding community and visitors to celebrate the history, ecology and people of Hilton Head Island.

The only requirement to participate is having a lantern!

Lineup for the parade begins at 5PM at the Alder Lane Beach Access.

The parade will start at 5:45PM Sat Nov. 12, right after sunset, and travel north along South Forest Beach up to Coligny Beach Park.

Spectators can watch along the beach anywhere between Alder Lane and Coligny Beach Park.

Learn more here.

(Savannah Holidays 2022) Santa will arrive by helicopter @ Savannah Mall Sat. Nov. 5

October 9th, 2022

Santa Claus will arrive via heliciopter @ 5PM Sat. Nov. 5, 2022 @ Bass Pro Shops in Savannah Mall.

Bass Pro Shops will open Santa’s Wonderland @ 3PM Sat. Nov 5 featuring crafts, music, and games at the store’s lower level.

Santa is expected to land @ 5PM. A parade and story time with Santa will follow. Photos with Santa will not happen at this event but will start Sun. Nov. 6.

Bass Pro Shops Savannah, 14045 Abercorn St. Savannah, GA 31419, (912) 961-4200

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Savannah Holiday Markets 2022 @ St. Andrew’s School, St. John’s Church & Plant Riverside District

October 9th, 2022

2022 Marsh & Co. Holiday Market @ St. Andrew’s School, Savannah

Make progress on your holiday shopping on the first Saturday in November, 10AM-3PM @ the 2022 Marsh & Co. Holiday Market @ St. Andrew’s School on Wilmington Island, Savannah.

This annual event will feature more than 50 artists, vendors, bakers, and makers plus Savannah food trucks for a fun family day.

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 St. John’s 80th Annual Holly Days Bazaar, Nov. 9 & 10, Savannah

St. John’s Church on Madison Square in downtown Savannah will host the annual St. Holly Day’s Bazaar on Wednesday & Thursday, Nov. 9 & 10 2022, 10AM-2PM @ 325 Bull St. Savannah, GA 31401 (Madison Square)

The two-day event includes a dine-in lunch in the historic Green-Meldrim House, pre-ordered and takeaway lunches, a silent auction, homemade jams and jellies and a Resale Treasure Room. There will also be a raffle for a one-of-a-kind Candlelight Dinner. Proceeds from this event support several charities.

Lunch is served from 11 am to 1 pm daily

Silent Auction starts online on November 6th. Register online here.

Candlelight dinner raffle tickets can be purchased on-site, and the drawing will be held Thurs., Nov. 10.

Free parking is available in the church lot, across Whitaker Street via the W Charlton St. or W Harris St. entrances.

For more information, visit the event website.

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Plant Riverside District’s Third Annual Savannah Christmas Market, Nov. 25-Jan.

The 2022 Savannah Christmas Market will offer family-friendly festivities that are open to the public and will take place at Plant Riverside District on Savannah’s historic riverfront at 400 W. River St.

The market – Fri. Nov. 25, 2022-Mon. Jan.2, 2023 – will offer holiday-themed events as well as an outdoor holiday market, live performances, tree lighting ceremony, children’s activities, gingerbread house, and photos with Santa.

The Savannah Christmas Market opens Fri. Nov. 25 at noon and will feature a Tree Lighting Ceremony featuring Roger Moss reading “The Night Before Christmas” and live performances by Coastal Youth Choirs on Fri. Nov. 25 at 6:30PM at Martin Luther King, Jr. Park. The lighting of the Christmas Tree in Martin Luther King, Jr. Park will be at 7:30PM, followed by Santa and his elves distributing free candy canes.

Photos with Santa, which are free and open to the public, will be available Sat. Nov. 26 & Sun. Nov. 27, 1-3PM in Montgomery Park. Cirque Divina will present a free holiday-themed aerial show on Fri. Nov. 25 at 9PM and Sat. Nov. 26 at 2PM. Magician David Jowers will perform free holiday magic Fri. Nov. 25 at 5PM at Beethoven’s Terrace.

A Kid’s Corner featuring free children’s holiday activities including ornament decorating, letters to Santa and holiday card making will be in Montgomery Park Fri. Nov. 25, noon-3PM and Sat Nov. 26 from 11AM-4PM. Christmas Story Time with Daniel Eustice will be Sat. Nov. 26 at 11AM in Montgomery Park.

Enjoy free live music at two stages along the riverfront Fri. Nov. 25, 1-11PM, including performances by Laiken Love and the Fellowship of Love, Island Harmony Carolers and Swamptooth. Music continues Sat. Nov. 26, 11AM-11PM, with live music by Savannah Pipe and Drums, Savannah Bananas Pep Band, Hollifield Band, Nick Poulin Band, Chuck Courtenay Band and Mily Kinner and The Mini-Killers.

Savannah Boat Parade of Lights will float past Plant Riverside District on Sat. Nov. 26, 7-9PM

Learn more here.

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

October 8th, 2022

Speech/Language Activities for children

A house full of toys but not quite sure how to use them to boost your child’s language development?

The Speech Clinic of the Coastal Empire experts totally understand and are happy to help!

The therapists at The Speech Clinic of the Coastal Empire are trained to maximize play to help support a client’s functional language skills. They can provide strategies and activity ideas to try at home. The more often you engage with your child, the quicker their progress!

To make an appointment, please contact their office: 912 712 3999

CURRENTLY NO WAITLIST

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Youth Portfolio Builder: Painting & Drawing classes @ Telfair Museums’ Jepson Center, Savannah

October 8th, 2022

Youth Art Classes @ Telfair Museums’ Jepson Center, Savannah

Telfair Museums offers fee-based afterschool classes or workshops. All classes are located in the Jepson Center at 207 W. York Street unless otherwise noted.

Youth Portfolio Builder: Painting and Drawing

Ages 9–12 years

Mondays, Nov. 7 ­– Dec. 5 2022 | 4:30–6pm

Members $115 | Non-members $135

This afternoon class is designed to help upper-elementary and middle school students improve their drawing and painting skills, build a portfolio, and begin the process of developing good art-making habits. Students will focus on measurement, proportion, perspective, use of value, and color to create volume and space. Lessons and projects will work on site and at outdoor locations near the museum. All materials are provided.

REGISTER HERE

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Youth Portfolio Builder: Painting and Drawing

Ages 12–16 years

Wednesdays, Nov. 9 – Dec. 7 2022  | 4:30–6pm

Members $115 | Non-members: $135

This afternoon class is designed to help upper-elementary and middle school students improve their drawing and painting skills, build a portfolio, and begin the process of developing good art-making habits. Students will focus on measurement, proportion, perspective, use of value, and color to create volume and space. Lessons and projects will work onsite and outdoor locations near the museum. All materials are provided.

REGISTER HERE

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(Savannah Parent & Me Activities) First Birthday Party for Cougars @ Oatland Island Wildlife Center

October 8th, 2022

Happy First Birthday to Oatland Island WIldlife Center’s two cougars Olympia and Rainier!

You’re invited to come and celebrate with Friends of Oatland Island (FOO) at the Cougars’ First Birthday Bash on Sat. Oct. 29 2022, 11AM-2PM.

What to Expect

  • There will be cake (while it lasts).
  • Keeper talks about the cougars and loads of cougar viewing time!
  • Special enrichment items beginning at 11AM.
  • Face painting & popcorn available for purchase.
  • Pie Society, Sweet Spice, and Chazitos Food Trucks will be on site.
  • We will also be taking donations for special symbolic adoptions that will help fund a sunshade over the habitat at Cougar Crossing. This will be a tremendous improvement to Olympia and Rainier’s enjoyment of the space, as well as the community’s enjoyment in watching our beloved cougar siblings.

Learn more here.

FOO Member Perks. Find info on how to become a Friends of Oatland member here.

Be sure to check in at the FOO Table for your wristband and tickets for special FOO activities.

  • Sign your name on a special “Jingle Ball” toy for our favorite cougar cubs. This toy will produces a very audible “jingle” sound as it is moved and easily rolls with the swat of a paw. Environmental enrichment is an important and necessary part of husbandry practices for our animals — this toy provides healthy exercise and audible enrichment. The Oatland Animal Care staff can add elements for feeder and scent enrichment as well.
  • FREE pawprint face paint.
  • FREE popcorn.

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Not a Friends of Oatland Island member? Now is the perfect time to join the family!

Become a member today and enjoy a whole year of admission to Oatland Island Wildlife Center, discounts in the Gift Shop, and advance access to many evented tickets. Your financial contribution is critical to FOO’s continued success in supporting Oatland’s mission to provide guests with memorable experiences to help them make stronger connections to the natural world.

Become a member here.

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