Skidaway Island State Park October 2024 Program Descriptions & Dates

October is an ideal time to visit Skidaway Island State Park in Savannah. Unless otherwise noted, programs are free. $5 for parking.

All About Bats: Come to a bat watch and talk as the sun sets in the sky and the bats begin to fly. Meet at Picnic Shelter 5.: 6:15PM Fri. Oct. 25 2024

Animal of the Day: Drop by the Interpretive Center to meet, touch, and learn all about one of the animals.: 2PM Fri. Oct. 18 2024

Archery*: Learn the basics of archery and test your skills on the archery range. This program will cover basic safety and technique. Equipment provided. Participants must be at least 10 years old. $10 per person. Please call the Visitor Center to register in advance: 912-598-2300. Plan to arrive at least 10 minutes early to check in at the Visitor Center: 10AM Sat. Oct. 19 & Sat. Oct. 26 2024, $10

Campsite Decorating Contest: Campers are invited to adorn their campsites with family-friendly, earth￾friendly decor. Judging begins at 5 pm and ends by 7 pm. Winners will receive a prize: 5-7PM Sat Oct. 26 2024

FALL into Crafting: Stop into the Visitor Center to purchase your fall craft kit for just $2. Several seasonal crafts will be available to choose from. Available throughout the day: Sun Oct. 20 & Sun Oct. 27 2024. $2

Fungi Friday Hike: A wide variety of mushrooms pop up on the trails at Skidaway Island State Park. Let’s see what mushrooms we can find and identify. Make sure to bring your smartphone or camera! Meet at the Big Ferry trailhead for a 3-mile hike around the entirety of the Big Ferry trail. Fri. Oct. 11 2024, 10AM

High Tide Hike: Coastal Georgia experiences relatively large, regular high and low tides. Come for a short walk and talk on the tides and hear about the forces that cause this phenomenon and its ecological benefit to our coast. Meet at the Big Ferry Trail. Please wear shoes that you do not mind getting wet or muddy as the trailscan flood at high tide. Fri. Oct. 18 2024, 9AM

Paint a Pumpkin: Paint a pumpkin to take home and decorate for the season. Materials will be provided. Purchase your ticket for $5 at the Visitor Center and meet behind the Visitor Center. Sat. Oct. 19 2024, 1-4PM. $5.

Read with a Ranger: Young children will enjoy getting out for this hour of interactive reading. Listen to nature stories perfect for children with a love of the outdoors. Meet at the Interpretive Center, outside if fair weather. Tuesdays Oct. 15, Oct. 22, Oct. 29 2024, 10AM

Roving Ranger: A ranger will be roving the park to answer your questions about local flora, fauna, and more! Wednesdays Oct. 16, 23, 30 2024, 3PM

Turt’ or Treat: Meet our turtles and enjoy a sweet treat. No costume? No problem – Make your own turtle shell to wear home! Meet behind the Visitor Center. Thurs. Halloween Oct. 31 2024, 1-4:30PM

Workout in the Woods: Relocate your workout to the woods and breathe fresh air while you get fit. Come get an introduction to how to use our outdoor exercise equipment. This 30-minute program will explain each piece of equipment and how to use it safely. Meet on the front porch of the Visitor Center. Thus. Oct. 17 2024, 9AM

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SouthernMamas.com E-letter, Oct. 2

Things to do with kids in Savannah this month & this fall including a list of free local kids’ events.

Find it all in this week’s free SouthernMamas.com E-letter.

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British Swim School of Savannah created a Fall Basket giveaway to help raise swim lesson scholarship money.

$10 donation per entry, every dollar donated goes directly to a swim lesson scholarship to help children in our local community.

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Medical Ear Piercing @ Moon River Pediatrics, Savannah

Why get your ears pierced by a medical provider? Unlike the mall or other non-medical offices, Moon River Pediatrics uses sterile medical grade titanium and plastic only. This avoids allergic reactions and minimizes the risk of infection. We can also provide numbing cream upon request.

What age is best? Moon River Pediatrics recommend patients are at least 3 months old and have received their first round of vaccines. After 9 months of age, Moon River Pediatrics recommend waiting until the child can “ask” to get their ears pierced.

What is the cost? The ear piercing fee is $125 for non-members and $100 for members of Moon River Pediatrics. This includes the cost of earrings.

What else should I know? The pierced stud should be left in for 6 weeks before changing out the earring. Ideally an earring should be worn at all times during the first 12 months to prevent the hole from closing up. Swimming is not recommended for the first two weeks after piercing.

How to schedule

Please call HERE or text Moon River Pediatrics at (912) 513-5787 for more information or to schedule your visit. This service is open to the public. You do not need to be a Moon River Pediatrics patient.

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About Moon River Pediatrics

Moon River Pediatrics was created in 2022 to offer families in Savannah and surrounding areas a model of healthcare that feels completely different from a traditional practice and just makes sense!

Moon River Pediatrics want to know each child and family to provide personalized high-quality care.

They remove barriers to access and communication to improve patient care and make the most efficient use of your time. Moon River Pediatrics keeps their patient panel small so they can know each patient and care for them both inside and outside the office.

Learn more here.

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The large private gardens @ Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum in Savannah are an oasis of shade and antique beauty, inspired by the elegance of Paris.

Take a peaceful stroll and explore the museum’s treasures inside and out!

Best of all, Ships of the Sea gardens are open 7 days a week from 10AM-5PM and always free!

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Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum

Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum is open daily 10AM-5PM. (Last admission 4:15PM)

The Museum is arranged for self-guided tours. Please expect to spend at least one hour on site to explore the galleries and gardens.

The Museum is located in historic downtown Savannah at 41 Martin Luther King, Jr., Boulevard, between the Holiday Inn and The Grey restaurant. Ships of the Sea is only one block west of City Market and a few blocks north of the Visitor Center. Free parking is available for guests in the Museum’s parking lot located on the south side of the building.

ADULT: $15.00.

​STUDENT: $12.50 (THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL, OR COLLEGE WITH ID).

​DISCOUNT: $12.50 (SENIOR – 65 OR OVER, PAST OR PRESENT MILITARY).

​CHILD: FREE (5 AND UNDER).

​FAMILY: $40.00 (UP TO 2 ADULTS AND THREE CHILDREN UNDER 18).

​GROUP: $10.00/PERSON (FOR GROUPS OF 10 OR MORE WHO MAKE RESERVATIONS AHEAD OF TIME).

Purchase tickets online here.

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