Frogwarts: A Magical Adventure 2023 in Savannah is this Sunday Oct. 15 2023!

Click here to secure your spot for this fun-filled magical event. Reminder that Coastal Heritage Society members receive discounted admission! (Become a member here.)

On Sun. Oct. 15, 11AM – 3PM, Georgia State Railroad Museum and Savannah Children’s Museum will transform into a magical Harry Potter-themed experience during “Frogwarts.”

Children and their grown-ups will be immersed in STEAM activities, such as chemistry, engineering, biology, and art, all disguised as magical classes inspired by the beloved book series. Various activities will be led by community partners, including Lowcountry Turners, Callaway Critters, Georgia Southern Center for Wildlife Education, Memorial Health Dwaine & Cynthia Willett Children’s Hospital, and Live Oak Public Libraries.

Tickets for this event are $15 for CHS members and $17 for non-members and can be purchased here.

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Find Fall Fun 2023 in Savannah & the Lowcountry – Festivals, Pumpkin Patches & More- here. 

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Art Birthday Parties @ Scribble Art Studio, Savannah

Booking your next birthday party at Scribble Art Studio in Savannah makes planning simple! 

Scribbles’ sunlit studio space gives guests plenty of room for creating themed art and a side table to set up outside refreshments to mark the occasion. 

Parties generally last up to two hours with art first and then refreshments.

Learn more or schedule your child’s BD party online here.

​Questions? Contact Geoff Byrne: 202.379.5643 or info@scribbleartstudiosav.com

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You ‘re invited to Savannah Indoor Golf Club’s Grand Opening and Open House this Sun. Oct. 1 2023, 1-6PM @ 1100 Eisenhower Drive Suite 19.

Contests:

Bring your putter

Bring your club for a 65 yard Closest to the Pin

Winner receive a dozen Pro V1 balls

Savannah Indoor Golf Club is Savannah’s Only 24/7 Trackman Performance Facility

Sign up for a tour of the golf performance center online here and see what all that it has to offer.

Learn more here.

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Savannah Wiener Dog Races @ Plant Riverside District, Sat. Oct. 7

On Saturday, October 7, Plant Riverside District will host the 2023 Savannah Wiener Dog Races, organized by Savannah’s Waterfront.

Registration begins at 9AM with races starting at 11AM in Martin Luther King, Jr. Park.

Race heats are open to Dachshunds as well as “Almost Wiener Dogs,” with proceeds benefiting Savannah’s Waterfront.

Apart from the fastest run awards in all categories and weights, there will be exciting contests such as best dressed dog, best-dressed dog owner, and more. Entry cost is $25. The grand prize winner will receive a special trophy as well as a $100 credit for Yappy Hour at Electric Moon.

Click here to submit your dog’s online entry form.

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SouthernMamas.com tickets giveaway to Poppell Farms pumpkin patch farm fun

Favorite fall destination – Poppell Farms – opens for the fall season this Sat. Sept. 30 and will be open weekends in October.

To celebrate, we’re giving away two family four packs of tickets to Poppell Farms pumpkin patch, corn maze, hayrides, farm fun, which is Odum, Ga, near Jesup and about a 90-minute drive (80 miles) from Savannah.

To enter to win, visit SouthernMamas.com Facebook page or SouthernMamas.com Instagram. Comment below the Poppell Farms post by telling us your favorite thing to do with your kids during fall.

Need ideas? Visit SouthernMamas.com Fall Fun List 2023.

Deadline to enter is this Friday Sept. 29 @ 9PM. We’ll pick two winners who each will win four tickets to Poppell Farms!

Have you been to Savannah Children’s Museum for the Pete the Cat theme?

There are only a few more days left. Visit the outdoor museum this Friday, Saturday or Sunday 9AM-3PM Oct. 6-8 for Pete the Cat fun. There will be a new theme next week.

Savannah Children’s is entirely outdoors, built within the former Central of Georgia Railway repair facility and adjacent to Georgia State Railroad Museum. The museum features over a dozen carefully-designed exhibits including an exploration maze, a reading nook, a sensory garden, and a nature kitchen.

Learn more here.

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Art Class for the Homeschool Student, Savannah

Bring the outside in at Scribble Art Studio in Savannah this fall by registering for their K-12 homeschool art classes.

Curriculum is designed for students to build foundation skills by observing the world around them in order to determine how they will contribute to the world from heart to hand.

Home School Art Classes at Scribble Art Studio offer K-12 students the experience to build foundation skills and develop self- expression from instructors with years of teaching experience and creative career education.

Home School Art classes at Scribble Art studio offer K—12 students a natural sun lit space to concentrate and experience a variety of expressive materials.

Curriculum can be designed just for you! 

Registration is mobile friendly.

Learn more here.

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Farm Day, Oct. 21, @ Red Gate Farms

Red Gate Farms in Savannah will now offer monthly Farm Days. The next one will take place Sat. Oct. 21 from 9AM-2PM.

Enjoy farm animals, games, pony rides, horsemanship skills, seasonal craft. For ages 6-12. Pack a snack & lunch.

Cost: $175 per child.

Register online here.

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Horse-Drawn Carriage Tours @ Red Gate Farms, Savannah

Red Gate Farms in Savannah offers horse-drawn carriage tours starting @ $150 for up to six guests.

A 45 – 60 minute tour of the property. Perfect for all ages.

Bring your own snacks and beverages, or let Red Gate Farms cater to you.

Learn more here.

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HCK Fall Kickoff Sale 2023, Sept. 28-Oct. 7

High Cotton Kids Consignment in Savannah will reopen and host their fall kickoff sale Sept. 28-Oct. 7. HCK is open Wed-Fri 10AM-5PM and Saturday 10AM-4PM.

High Cotton Kids carries boutique women’s, young adult’s, teen, children’s and infant’s clothing,  accessories, ​shoes, school uniforms,  children’s toys, books, games, outdoor toys,  baby gear & baby furniture. 

​Select items will be discounted an additional 10-40% off on select days.

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Open, All-Ages Auditions @ Savannah Children’s Theatre

Auditions for Savannah Children’s Theatre’s next all-ages musical – My Son Pinocchio – are in one week!

This new Disney adaptation of the classic animated film is truly magnificent, telling the story from Gepetto’s point of view – with the help of the Blue Fairy & her Fairies in Training.

There are many MANY roles for grown ups, teens & kids, listed below. Bring the whole family! All roles available. All roles volunteer.

Blue Fairy
Fairies in Training (including Rosa, Viola, Arancia & Sue!)
Gepetto
Pinocchio
Stromboli
Marionettes
Buonragazzo
Junior
Bernardo
Maria
Amelia
Salvatore
Carla
Lucia
Guiseppe
Ringleader
Town Children
Town Parents
Automatons
Animals
Roustabouts
& More!

Learn more & sign up to audition here.

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Poppell Farms pumpkin patch near Jesup, Ga. opens Sept. 30 for the Fall 2023 season

Celebrate fall @ Poppell Farms in Odum Ga. which opens Sept. 30 2023 for fall weekends through Oct. 29 2023. 

General Admission Includes:
Tractor-Drawn Wagon Hayride Ride (Last hayride runs at 4PM)
Pumpkin Patch
Corn Maze
Lots of Photo Props
GIANT Jumping Pad
 Hay Jump
 Goat Walk
 Petting Zoo
 Farmer Brown’s Playground
 Cow Train
And MORE!

Poppell Farms will open September 30 2023 for fall weekends through October. Enjoy giant bubbles, animals at their petting zoo, apple-cider slushies, pumpkin hunting.

Learn more here.

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Savannah is Yelling “Opa” for it’s 72nd Year!

The 2023 Savannah Greek Festival onsite festivities and pre-order pick-ups will be Oct. 5, 6 & 7, 11AM-9PM.

Learn more & find online pre-ordering here.

This year’s festival will feature homemade Greek foods, Greek desserts, Greek dancing, Greek music, church tours, market place, and more during the three-day celebration at St Paul’s Greek Orthodox Church at the Hellenic Center in Savannah.

Admission is $5 per day and children younger than 12 are free.

Hellenic Community Center
14 West Anderson Street
Savannah, GA 31401

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Find more Savannah Fall Fun 2023 here.

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Music, food, art, kid zone and games for all @ Hull Park Fall Festival 2023, 1-6PM Sat. Oct. 21 @ Hull Park in Savannah (55th Street & Atlantic Avenue)

Please reserve your free tickets through EventBrite so organizers can plan, all are welcome to attend!

RSVP HERE

Learn more here.

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Tybee Island Pirate Fest 2023 is Oct. 5-7

Tybee Island Pirate Fest includes bounce house, face-painting, and, our favorite, Tybee Pirate Fest Parade, 3PM Sat. Oct. 7 2023. The parade starts @ 6th Street and travels along Butler Avenue.

Learn more here.

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SouthCoast Health on genetic testing & ovarian cancer

We can now be tested for genetic factors that could indicate if we have an increased risk of certain cancers including hard-to-treat cancers like ovarian cancer, allowing us to take a proactive approach.

SouthCoast Health experts share info on genetic testing and ovarian cancer here – including who should be tested for ovarian cancer.

Candidacy for genetic testing for ovarian cancer risk is determined on a patient-by-patient basis. Aside from having a family history of ovarian cancer, other factors that may make you a candidate for testing include:

*Being diagnosed with at least two other types of cancer

*Having a relative with a known BRCA1 or BRCA2 variant

*Having Lynch syndrome, an inherited condition that increases ovarian cancer risk

*Being of Ashkenazi (or Eastern European) Jewish descent, as genetic variants are common among this population

Learn more here.

In addition to preventive care such as physicals and vaccinations, SouthCoast Health also offers specialized care including lab services and imaging. See their full list of care services online or call 912-691-3600 to schedule an appointment.

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Register for Pooler theatre class for students in 2nd-8th grades

THE LION KING is coming to Pooler!

Kids can sign up for a fun, interactive musical theatre class @ SCT Pooler that culminates in a live performance of #thelionkingkids – that’s a special Disney adaptation of the beloved musical written just for young performers. Classes begin next week Sept. 25 2023.

For students in 2nd-8th grades.

Learn more & register online here.

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Art Birthday Parties @ Scribble Art Studio, Savannah

Booking your next birthday party at Scribble Art Studio in Savannah makes planning simple! 

Scribbles’ sunlit studio space gives guests plenty of room for creating themed art and a side table to set up outside refreshments to mark the occasion. 

Parties generally last up to two hours with art first and then refreshments.

Learn more or schedule your child’s BD party online here.

​Questions? Contact Geoff Byrne: 202.379.5643 or info@scribbleartstudiosav.com

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Coastal Pediatrics has offices in Savannah & Pooler

If you’re looking for a pediatrician, give Coastal Pediatrics a call: 912.353.7744

They’d love to have the opportunity to show you around their Savannah & Pooler offices and provide care for your family.

Check out the patient review above.

Learn more here.

Coastal Pediatrics- Savannah
2 Wheeler Street
Savannah, GA 31405

Coastal Pediatrics- Pooler
1000 Towne Center Blvd
Building 1000B
Pooler, GA 31322

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Oatland Island Wildlife Center Halloween HIke 2023, Savannah

A favorite annual event in Savannah: Oatland Island Wildlife Center’s Halloween Hike will be Oct 13 & 14 2023.

Make plans to take your kids to this annual not so scary Halloween Hike through the trails at Oatland Island.  Ticket Sales Open 9/24 Online Here.

As with previous years, 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 and will only be valid during the specified time frame and date purchased.

**In the event of a full weather cancellation, a rain date will be offered​.**​

If you are traveling in multiple vehicles, under one registration, please have your party caravan together prior to entering the car line. There is nowhere to pull over and wait and this will help with keeping the line coming into the Oatland Island for the Halloween Hike moving.

TIcket sales open 9/24. Register online here.

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Ticket sales for Frogwarts: A Magical Adventure 2023 in Savannah are now open to the public!

Click here to secure your spot for this fun-filled magical event. Reminder that Coastal Heritage Society members receive discounted admission! (Become a member here.)

On Sun. Oct. 15, 11AM – 3PM, Georgia State Railroad Museum and Savannah Children’s Museum will transform into a magical Harry Potter-themed experience during “Frogwarts.”

Children and their grown-ups will be immersed in STEAM activities, such as chemistry, engineering, biology, and art, all disguised as magical classes inspired by the beloved book series. Various activities will be led by community partners, including Lowcountry Turners, Callaway Critters, Georgia Southern Center for Wildlife Education, Memorial Health Dwaine & Cynthia Willett Children’s Hospital, and Live Oak Public Libraries.

Tickets for this event are $15 for CHS members and $17 for non-members and can be purchased here.

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Savannah Magazine has announced its annual “Best of Savannah” winners and runner-ups for this year. SouthCoast Health was honored in 12 categories related to the healthcare/ medical field and was featured in Savannah Magazine’s September/October 2023 issue.

Savannah Magazine conducts a yearly poll to name the city’s most influential people and ideas. The magazine emphasizes that “only reader votes” determine the winners and that votes are limited to one per person.

SouthCoast Health winners and runner-ups were recognized in the following categories:

1. Allergist/ Immunologist  – Wasil Khan, M.D., Ph. D. (runner-up)
2. Cardiologist –  Roy D. Flood, Jr. M.D., FACC (runner-up)
3. Critical Care Specialist/Intensivist – Nizar S. Eskandar, M.D., FACP, CMCM (winner)
4. Family Medicine/General Practitioner – Christopher J. Oldfield, M.D. (runner-up)
5. Foot & Ankle Physician –  Craig K. Skalla, D.P.M. (winner)
6. General Surgeon – Jeffrey S. Mandel, M.D., FACS (winner)
7. Infectious Disease Specialist –  Nenad Avramovski, M.D. (runner-up)
8. Doctor of Internal Medicine – Misal Patel, M.D. – (runner-up)
9. Nephrologist – Nizar S. Eskandar, M.D., FACP, CMCM (winner)
10. Nutritionist – Rebekah M. Laurance, RD (runner-up)
11. Optometrist – Edward D. Sammons, O.D. (runner-up)
12. Osteopathic Physician – Regina B. Dandy, D.O. (runner-up)

Congratulations to SouthCoast Health 2023 “Best of Savannah” honorees! From pediatrics to geriatrics, from sore throats to surgery, from well visits to urgent care, and everything in between, SouthCoast Health is your partner for better living.

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Deadline for entries is Sept. 30 at 12:00 AM!

Fall in love with music!

This October, Kindermusik with 88 Keys is offering a free month of classes to one random winner

Anyone may enter with a child aged 0-7 years! Limit of 1 child per family; only 1 entry permitted.

Winner must be available to attend on at least one of these days Kindermusik offers classes in Bloomingdale. You choose the class of your choice and attend it once per week. Included in the prize is the digital online home materials that correspond with the month of classes.

Enter your child at kindermusikwith88keys.com! 

Text 912-432-5885 with any questions! 

Kindermusik…A Good Beginning Never Ends. 

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Looking for a party venue in Savannah? Check out Savannah Sharks gyms

Have your child’s birthday at Savannah Sharks! 

​Savannah Sharks offers 2 hours of rental space for birthday parties and special events with an additional 20 minutes for set-up time.

Book your party online here.

​2 Hour Parties Include

*Up to 35 guests per party (this includes adults and children)

*Rental of the full gym (Both Party Room and Play Area)

*Access to all equipment, including the BOUNCY HOUSE/TRACK and Trampoline

​*1 Party Host to facilitate safety and crowd control as well help with setup

​*20min before the party for set-up​​ (you may bring any food or drink)

​Party Cost: Savannah $375      Richmond Hill $275

​$95 NON-REFUNDABLE/NON-TRANSFERABLE deposit due upon booking

​Party time slots are only available 

Fridays (Limited availability upon request)

Saturdays

10am-12pm​

​1pm-3pm​

​4pm-6pm​

Sunday (Limited availability upon request & @ Savannah Location Only)

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Savannah Sharks Cheerleading

Office number: 912.308-3818- Text Savannah Sharks anytime!

2 Locations: Savannah & Richmond Hill

Savannah, GA 31404  1686 East President Street

Richmond Hill, GA 31324 82a Longwood Drive

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