July 9, and July 23 at 4 p.m. Looking for ways to encourage your middle and high school students to get creative, meet new friends, and explore art in a fun and welcoming environment?
Summer Teen Nights at SCAD Museum of Art in Savannah are back, inviting hands-on learning with SCAD artists, curators, and educators. Every workshop is three-pronged, offering time to explore the galleries or special collections, create art in a guided project, and enjoy dinner as a community.
Introducing a different medium each week, every session offers a new skill to nurture.
Admission is $10 per student and includes all materials and dinner.
To sign up, email Hannah Thompson, manager of museum visitation and programming, at hthompso@scad.edu.
July 4th Fireworks @ The Pier @ Tybee Island, Sat. July 4 2026 Fri July 4, 2026, 9:15ishPM Tybee’s annual celebration of America’s birthday. Independence day fireworks start between 9PM and 9:30 pm. The show is staged on the pier but is easily viewed from any of Tybee Island’s eastern beaches.
HarbourFest on July 4 at Shelter Cove Harbour & Marina is an expanded version of the activities at Shelter Cove on certain evenings during summer. Entertainment; children’s activities, food and more. Activities start at approximately 6PM., with fireworks around dark at 9PM. More information here.
Festivities in Harbour Town for a fireworks extravaganza over the famous Harbour Town Lighthouse and Calibogue Sound. Food, fun and live music. Fireworks will be at approximately 9PM. Details here.
(Savannah) Stars & Stripes Celebration @ Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum, noon-6PM. Family activities, music, food. Fri. July 3. Noon-6PM. Details here.
(Savannah) Free Fourth of July parade & festivities in Ardsley Park’s Hull Park, 10AM-1PM. This free event is for the whole community & families in Ardsley Park and the surrounding areas. Parade, a costume contest, a bouncy house for the kids, music. Details here.
(Savannah) Free Fourth of July Weekend activities July 3-5 @ Plant Riverside District, located on Savannah’s historic riverfront @ 400 W. River St. Details here.
(Tybee Is) Fourth of July bike parade, Tybee Is. Parade starts 10AM. Starts & ends @ Memorial Park by the flags. Decorate your bikes. All ages welcome. Free & open to the public.
(Savannah) Savannah Children’s Museum is open July 4, 9AM-2PM, weather permitting. Activities July PATRIOTIC PARTY with watermelon for Farm Friday, shaker crafts, wands, pinwheels, bubble wrap fireworks, Patriotic Summer Fun/July 4th scavenger hunt. Details here.
(Savannah) Train rides at Georgia State Railroad Museum (next to Savannah Children’s Museum. Hourly, 10AM-3PM. Details here.
(Savannah) Cannon Firings & Programs @ Old Fort Jackson, daily 11AM & 2PM. Call to confirm times: 912-232-3945
(Savannah) Free scoop of ice cream for kids 12 & younger for reciting the Pledge of Allegiance on July 1 and on Monday afternoons 4-7PM in July 2026 @ Leopold’s Ice Cream. Participants must be accompanied by an adult. At Leopold’s flagship store, 212 E. Broughton St. & Whitemarsh Island location at 107 Charlotte Road. Details here.
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Fourth of July Activities on Hilton Head Is.
(Hilton Head Is) USA 5K @ Coligny Beach. 7:30AM. Sign up here.
(Hilton Head Is) FREE July 4th outdoor performances with beloved kids-entertainer Gregg Russell @ Harbour Town in Sea Pines Resort, 8-9PM ($9 per vehicle Sea Pines Resort gate fee). Remember to bring some “pick me to sing” signs. Details here.
(Hilton Head Is) Fourth of July parade in Harbour Town, Sea Pines Resort, 8:30AM-10AM Sat. July 4 Decorate your bike, wagon, dog or kids. Meet in the parking lot next to Quarterdeck @ 8:30AM to register & pick up decorating supplies. Parade lineup begins @ 9:30AM. Entries will be judged on patriotism. Supplies limited to first 100 registered. Carnival games, inflatables after the parade. Call (843) 842-1979. ($9 per vehicle Sea Pines Resort gate fee). Details here
The season goes from August through January, meeting every non-holiday weekend Saturday from 10AM-noon at the historic Trinity United Methodist Church in Downtown Savannah.
The Model UN season ends with a January conference so that the Haas Academy for Social Studies can shift into AP exam tutoring from February-May.
Currently, we anticipate the two conferences we will attend will be Georgia Tech’s conference October 4-6 and University of Georgia’s conference in January.
Reach out if you’re interested. We would love to have you.
Toddlers with a parent or guardian are introduced to a marine animal or subject through different activities, like a book reading, a craft, and a game or movement.
Program includes admission for parent or guardian. Toddler and all materials included with adult admission. Learn more here.
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Walks-Talks-Treks: Tybee Marine Science Center has regular programs this weeks.
Looking for a fun, family-friendly way to kick off the July 4th weekend in Savannah?
Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum is hosting a Stars & Stripes Celebration on Friday, July 3 from 12–6 PM, with plenty for kids and families to enjoy throughout the museum and gardens.
Families can play patriotic mini golf, enjoy live music from the Savannah Local All Stars, keep the celebration going with DJ Jimmy Butcher, grab hot dogs from Naked Dog, cool off with Leopold’s Ice Cream and King of Pops, play cornhole, take photos at festive selfie stations, and explore the museum along the way.
The museum’s current exhibition, Drawn to the Sea, will also be on full display. This family-friendly exhibition brings maritime history to life through illustration, storytelling, comics, and artwork inspired by real ships and Savannah’s connection to the sea. It’s a great way for kids to experience history in a colorful, creative, and accessible way.
This is a great daytime option for families looking for something festive before the evening fireworks and holiday weekend plans. Tickets are $22, and children 3 and under are free. Ships of the Sea members at the Yacht level and above also receive free admission to the event.
Stars & Stripes Celebration Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum Friday, July 3 2026 12-6 PM $22 Admission (3 and younger free!) shipsofthesea.org/stars-stripes
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Is your student athlete ready to hit the field, court, or track?
SouthCoast Health Pediatrics in Richmond Hill is proud to host a Sports Physical Clinic on Saturday, June 27, to help families check this important item off their summer to-do lists!
Need flexible summer plans for the week of July 4th?
Red Gate Farms Equestrian Center in Savannah is opening up their entire June 29 – July 2 camp week for DAILY CAMP bookings!
We know many families are traveling, hosting guests, or heading out of town for the holiday weekend. Instead of committing to a full week, you can choose only the days you’ll be here and let your child enjoy all the horse camp fun.
Special Daily Camp Discount: Just $100 per day
Here’s what’s happening each day:
Monday, June 29 Carriage Scavenger Hunt & Riding Lessons
Tuesday, June 30 Tie-Dye Camp Shirt Day
Wednesday, July 1 Firework Crafts & Paint-The-Pony
Thursday, July 2 Horseback Games & Show Prep
Plus every day includes: Horseback Riding, Horsemanship & Horse Care, Arts & Crafts, Outdoor Fun & Games, Daily Popsicles
4th of July 2026 Neighborhood Parade, Hull Park, Savannah
Event Name: 4th of July Neighborhood Parade Time: 10AM-1PM Location: Hull Park
Join us for the 3rd Annual 4th of July Neighborhood Parade at Hull Park!
Hosted by the Midtown Savannah Parents Group and our AMAZING local volunteers and sponsors, this is THE community event you don’t want to miss!
Show off your patriotic spirit with costumes and decorations to compete for the titles of Best Bike or Wagon, Patriotic Pet, Most Creative Costume and Best Group Costume! There will be food trucks, but don’t forget to bring your own picnic for after the parade.
FREE registration kicks off at 9:45 AM under the pavilion. Line up starting at 10:15 AM and the parade kicks off at 10:30 AM sharp – but remember, NO MOTOR VEHICLES ALLOWED!
Grab your red, white, and blue and let’s celebrate like it’s 1776!
You’re invited to a summer zoo-themed musical Kindermusik playdate: At the Zoo! at Kindermusik Bloomingdale Saturday, June 27 @ 10 AM
Parents and children together will engage with instruments, singing, moving, dancing, story time, and more musical activities in this exciting one-time Kindermusik class. Limited spaces!
$5 per child | Adult Members – FREE | Non-Members – $12
Once a month, our youngest patrons are invited to the Jepson Center for story time, a special gallery tour, and a curated art activity. Strollers, crying babies, toddlers, and older siblings are all welcome here. Come play, learn, and explore The World of William O. Golding inside CAM (Children’s Art Museum) with us! Learn more here.
Join us every Wednesday for family drop-in art activities inspired by our new CAM exhibition The World of William O. Golding. Enjoy a different nautical art activity in the CAM family lounge each month!
June Activity:
Sailor Hats and Crafts- Decorate your sailor’s hat, learn how to tie a knot, and decorate your own treasure chest!
New! FREE admission to the CAM Art à la Carte program for parents and caregivers with toddlers and young children receiving SNAP benefits (please show EBT card at our front desk).
Let your little ones’ imaginations soar during our new Artful Tales Storytime every Friday at 10:30am in the Telfair Children’s Art Museum located at the Jepson Center.
This program is perfect for young art lovers and curious minds, combining the joy of storytelling with the wonder of art. Each week, our skilled storytellers will bring captivating tales to life, encouraging creativity and imagination in a vibrant, art-filled setting.
Work at your own pace and comfort level through an array of creative mediums such as watercolors, collage, calligraphy, origami, coloring books & more. Each month features a special project designed to connect with an exhibition at the museum. A studio assistant is always on hand to answer questions and assist guests. Drop-In Studio is perfect for all ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.
The Savannah-Chatham County Public School System is partnering in an Innovative School Design effort to imagine new possibilities for students and families, and they want to hear from you.
Whether you currently attend SCCPSS, choose a private school, homeschool, transfer, or are simply thinking about what great schools should offer, your perspective matters.
Please take our anonymous survey and share with others in our community: https://bit.ly/4dLL58L
A guided, elevated scent journey where you’ll work one-on-one with a Senior Certified Scent Stylist® to create a custom fragrance designed to be worn. Thoughtful, personal, and deeply sensory, this is fragrance as self-expression.
Select your Top Note, Heart Note, and Bottom Note, and create a fragrance that is uniquely you!
The season goes from August through January, meeting every non-holiday weekend Saturday from 10AM-noon at the historic Trinity United Methodist Church in Downtown Savannah.
The Model UN season ends with a January conference so that the Haas Academy for Social Studies can shift into AP exam tutoring from February-May.
Currently, we anticipate the two conferences we will attend will be Georgia Tech’s conference October 4-6 and University of Georgia’s conference in January.
Reach out if you’re interested. We would love to have you.
Toddlers with a parent or guardian are introduced to a marine animal or subject through different activities, like a book reading, a craft, and a game or movement.
Program includes admission for parent or guardian. Toddler and all materials included with adult admission.
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Walks-Talks-Treks: Tybee Marine Science Center has regular programs this weeks.
The Ant is coming. The Grasshopper is coming. Are you?
Families raising children in the Jewish traditions are invited to join PJ Library for a fun-filled puppet show featuring The Ant and the Grasshopper at 11AM Sunday July 12th at the JEA.
Children will enjoy an engaging performance while learning about kindness, sharing, and welcoming others. We look forward to gathering with our PJ Library community for this special family event!”
