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(Savannah private schools) Open House @ St. Vincent’s Academy, Jan. 13

Thursday, January 3rd, 2019

Open House St. Vincent's Academy Savannah High School private Catholic

 

Visit St. Vincent’s Academy!

St. Vincent’s Academy in Savannah invites you to an Open House for prospective families Sunday Jan. 13 2019, 1PM at St. Vincent’s Academy in Savannah.

The program will begin in the school gymnasium.

Learn about St. Vincent’s NEW scholarship opportunities for incoming freshmen!

You may also call (912) 236.5508 or visit www.svaga.net to schedule a private tour, meeting, or shadow day.

Open House @ St. Vincent’s Academy
Sun. Jan. 13 2019, 1PM
St. Vincent’s Academy
207 E Liberty St.
Savannah, GA 31401

St. Vincent’s Academy is a Catholic, all-girls high school graduating Women Who Lead in Savannah, across the nation, and around the globe!

St. Vincent’s Academy, 207 E. Liberty St. Savannah 31401,  www.svaga.net , St. Vincent’s Academy is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser 

Savannah private schools: Open House @ Saint Peter the Apostle School

Thursday, January 3rd, 2019

Open House St. Peter Apostle Wilmington Is.

School searching in Savannah?

Come to an Open House to see all that St. Peter the Apostle School on Wilmington Island in Savannah has to offer on  Sun. Jan. 27 2019  10AM-1PM.

Visit. Tour. Explore.

The beautiful 10-acre campus includes a Lower School, Middle School, two gymnasiums, football field, practice field, and a state-of-the-art playground.

St. Peter’s offers full day faith-based instruction for students from three years old through 8th grade.

Following the traditions of the Sisters of Mercy, the school educates through a strong academic program and instills in its students a spirit of mercy, justice and loving concern.

Open House

Sun. Jan. 27,  10AM-1PM

This will be an opportunity to meet and greet teachers, tour the school facilities, and get to experience all that the Saint Peter’s community has to offer.

Learn more here.

Location

The school is easily accessible from Whitemarsh Island, the Truman Parkway, mid-town Savannah and Tybee Island. It’s located just off Highway 80 East (Victory Drive), not far from Thunderbolt.

St. Peter the Apostle School
7020 Concord Rd.
Savannah, GA 31410
Phone: 912-897-5224
Fax: 912-897-0801

For more information, visit www.school.saintpetertheapostle.com

St. Peter the Apostle School, www.school.saintpetertheapostle.com,  7020 Concord Rd., Savannah, 31410, 912-897-5224,  On Facebook here. On Twitter here. St. Peter the Apostle School is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

(Savannah private schools) Open House @ Savannah Honor Academy

Thursday, January 3rd, 2019

Savannah Honor Academy

Savannah Honor Academy invites you to an open house at the school on Sun. Jan. 27 2019 at 2PM.

There is limited space, so families should RSVP to Marla Cocalis at MarlaCocalis@yahoo.com.

About Savannah Honor Academy

Savannah Honor Academy is a K-5 school in the midtown area with the following features:

small class-size (12 students)
mixed-age classes (K-2nd, 3rd-5th)
two 45-minute recesses
meaningful assessment
an emphasis on inquiry, exploration, and critical thinking skills
tuition: $750/month or $9000/year

Learn more here. 

Connect with Savannah Honor Academy on Facebook here.

Savannah Honor Academy, 5111 Abercorn St.Savannah, 31405 (2nd floor of JEA Community Center) email marlacocalis@yahoo.com, 773-573-7328 www.SavannahHonorAcademy.com, On Twitter here.   On Facebook here. Savannah Honor Academy is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

FREE entrance to museums, historical sites on Super Museum Sunday 2019

Thursday, January 3rd, 2019

Super Museum Sunday 2016 Savannah free entrance to museums

Super Museum Sunday 2019

FREE admission to museums, historic sites on Super Museum Sunday, Feb. 10

Georgia History Festival’s Super Museum Sunday 2019 is Sun. Feb. 10 when various museums and historical sites in the Savannah area are free and open to the public.

See the list of participating Super Museum Sunday Sites here. 

Various sites will have free admission Feb. 10 2019 from noon – 4PM, unless alternate hours are listed.

Telfair Museums’ three sites – The Jepson Center, Telfair Academy & Owens-Thomas House, will be open & free noon-4PM. Explore the exciting work of Carrie Mae Weems’ Sea Islands Series, meet and discover local artists, and create artworks that blend fabric, photography, and text.
The Jepson Center,  207 W. York St. Savannah 31401
Telfair Academy, 121 Barnard St. Savannah, 31401
Owens-Thomas House, 124 Abercorn St. Savannah, 31401

All Coastal Heritage Society sites – Savannah Children’s Museum, Georgia State Railroad Museum, Fort Jackson, Savannah History Museum – will be open & free.

*Georgia State Railroad Museum, 655 Louisville Rd, Savannah, GA
*Old Fort Jackson, 1 Fort Jackson Rd, Savannah, GA
*Pin Point Heritage Museum, 9924 Pin Point Ave, Savannah, GA
*Savannah Children’s Museum, 655 Louisville Rd, Savannah, GA
*Savannah History Museum, 303 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Savannah, GA
Cost: FREE!

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FREE Georgia Day Parade 2019

Georgia History Festival’s Georgia Day Parade in Savannah
Fri. Feb. 1 2019 at 10:45AM Forsyth Park
Students & teachers costumed as historical figures march through Savannah’s historic squares during this beloved annual event. Details here.

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Colonial Faire & Muster 2019 Savannah free events Super Museum Sunday

FREE Colonial Faire and Muster 2019

Saturday & Sunday, 10AM- 4PM Feb 9 & Feb. 10 2019
Wormsloe Historic Site, 7601 Skidaway Rd, Savannah  31406.
Experience life in Colonial Georgia during the 18th century with a military encampment, sutler’s row, craft demonstrations, military demonstrations, and period music and dance. Food concessions will be available. Free. 912-353-3023. Details here. 

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(Things to do with preschoolers in Savannah) Toddler Tuesdays @ Oatland Island Wildlife Center

Thursday, January 3rd, 2019

Toddler Tuesday Oatland Summer Hours Savannah

Toddlers Tuesdays are back for 2020 @ Oatland Island Wildlife Center in Savannah.

The popular Savannah nature program for kids will offer a choice of 2 times, until they get rolling again: 10-10:45AM; and 11-11:45AM.

It is the same program each time, just pick the time that is more convenient to you.

Cost of the program: $5 per child that is participating and regular admission for the rest of your party. This is a special fundraising program, so even if you are members the cost is $5 per child.

Pre-registration is required! Space is limited to 15 students per session. Registration closes on Tuesday at 7:30AM. Please cancel if you know you won’t make it to open spaces for other children. Click on link below to register.

Problems with registration contact Ms. Michelle at michelle.kelly@sccpss.com or 912-395-1517.

Toddler Tuesday is a program designed to introduce our youngest learners to the wonders of the natural world. Children and their adults will experience nature through themed activities including songs, finger play, story time, nature walks, live animal encounters and crafts. Your child will commune with nature in a safe, playful and experiential way in Toddler Tuesday classes.

Click on link below to register for these 2020 Toddler Tuesdays.

March 24–A Vulture’s View

March 31–Frog on a Log in a Bog

April 7–3..2..1..Blast Off 

 April 14–National Dolphin Day!

Oatland Island Wildlife Center
Wildlife and education programs
711 Sandtown Rd.
Savannah, GA, 31410
(912) 395-1212

Admission rates here.  

Oatland Island Wildlife Center Wildlife, 711 Sandtown Rd. Savannah, GA, 31410 (912) 395-1212 Driving directions here.

Savannah Daytrips: Hide-and-seek game for handmade glass floats on Jekyll Island during Jan., Feb. 2019

Thursday, January 3rd, 2019

Island Treasures Jekyll Island 2017 Daytrips Savannah

Every year, Jekyll Island commissions a group of highly skilled artisans from across the U.S. to create exquisite, handworked glass floats for Jekyll’s annual Island Treasures event.

(Jekyll Island is an easy, roughly 90-minute drive down I-95 from Savannah. See our list of things to do with kids on on Jekyll Island here. )

The glass floats are part of a hide-and-seek style game played on Jekyll Island throughout January and February. Each day, volunteers called Beach Buddies hide clear globes around the island for lucky guests to find and redeem for a real glass float. Gather your friends and family to search for globes that can be exchanged for dazzling handcrafted glass floats.

Jekyll Island Guest Information Center
901 Downing Musgrove Causeway
Jekyll Island, GA 31527
Monday-Saturday: 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sunday: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Learn more about Island Treasures here.

Find more things to do with kids on Jekyll Island here.

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FIND MORE DAYTRIPS FROM SAVANNAH HERE

Savannah Preschools: Open Houses @ JEA Preschool Savannah

Tuesday, January 1st, 2019

JEA Preschool Childcare Savannah schools

OPEN HOUSE

JEA Preschool Savannah will host several open houses for prospective families on the following dates:

Wednesday, January 30, 2019 at 10am

Sunday, February 24, 2019 at 11am

Choose the date best for you!

Don’t miss this opportunity to tour JEA Preschool Savannah’s dynamic learning spaces & meet their wonderful staff.

Come get a peek @ Savannah’s premier early childhood education program.

Please RSVP: 912-355-8111

JEA Preschool Savannah 
5111 Abercorn St.
Savannah, GA 31405

JEA Preschool Savannah admits students of any race, color, national, racial or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school.

JEA Preschool Savannah, Jewish Educational Alliance, 5111 Abercorn St. Savannah, 31405 912-355-8111. JEA Preschool Savannah is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

Savannah Mommy & Me activities: Kindermusik Savannah classes

Monday, December 31st, 2018

Kindermusik savannah classes toddlers preschoolers mommy and me

Make a resolution to spend scheduled quality time with your little one in 2019- join a Kindermusik class together!

Kindermusik Savannah with 88 Keys Piano offers weekly classes for ages 0-7; both weekday and weekend options available. Experience the magic of watching your child learn through music…all before your very eyes!

First trial class is FREE.

Text 912-432-5885 or visit kindermusikwith88keys.com today.

Kindermusik Savannah, kindermusikwith88keys.com,  email music@kindermusikwith88keys.com or info@kindermusikwith88keys.com, 912.988.KEYS (5397) Kindermusik is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

Night at the Museum’ event to bring local history alive @ Savannah History Museum

Saturday, December 29th, 2018

Night at the Museum Savannah 2019 History

You’re invited to Coastal Heritage Society’s 2019 “Night at the Museum” event on Sat. Jan. 26 @ Savannah History Museum, 303 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.

The annual event takes visitors through night guard training and then on a behind-the-scenes tour of the museum. Guests will be able to interact with historic characters from Savannah History Museum’s exhibits as they appear to magically come to life. This year’s characters include: Casimir Pulaski, Flannery O’Connor, a Central of Georgia Railroad worker, and many more.

The event consists of a 90-minute interactive program in the museum. Guests will have the option to choose from two time slots for the program: 5 pm to 6:30 pm or 6:30 to 8 pm. Event participants will also have two opportunities to view the film “Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian” at 3 pm and 8 pm. The 105-minute film screening is optional and seating is first come, first served.

Tickets are $12 per person for guests ages 18 months and older. Pre-registration for the event is required and tickets for each time slot can be purchased here.

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Savannah toddler activities: Kindermusik Savannah month of classes giveaway

Tuesday, December 25th, 2018

Kindermusik Savannah toddlers mommy me

One child will win the whole month of January for free- maybe yours.

Enter your 0-7 year old at kindermusikwith88keys.com before 12/31/18.  Winner will be chosen that same day.

Join Kindermusik Savannah with 88 Keys Piano for weekly classes held Mondays, Tuesdays, or Saturdays for ages 0-7. First trial class is FREE.

Kindermusik…a good beginning never ends. 912-988-KEYS.

Kindermusik Savannah, kindermusikwith88keys.com,  email music@kindermusikwith88keys.com or info@kindermusikwith88keys.com, 912.988.KEYS (5397) Kindermusik is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

Hormone help from SouthCoast Health Endocrinologists, Savannah

Monday, December 24th, 2018

SouthCoast Health Endocrinologists hormones Savannah

SouthCoast Health in Savannah has a qualified Endocrinologist trained to deal with any hormonal imbalance issues.

“You don’t often think about your hormones when it comes to day-to-day life,” SouthCoast Health Endocrinologist Dr. Abby Abisogun states. “But the truth of the matter is our hormones regulate much of our daily functions, like our metabolism, growth, reproduction, movement, and more. Any imbalances can open the door to unexpected medical issues.”

Learn more about common conditions endocrinologists treat and SouthCoast endocrine surgeons Dr. Christa Jillard, Dr. Jeffrey Mandel, and Dr. Stephen Yeager here.

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Kid-friendly monthly art event @ Telfair Museums’ Jepson Center, Savannah

Sunday, December 23rd, 2018

Toddler Third Thursday Savannah Jepson Telfair Museums

You’re invited to Art Start Stroller & Toddler museum tour, art activity @ Telfair Museums’ Jepson Center in Savannah on the 3rd Thursday morning of each month.

Art Start Feb. Theme:  the work of visionary videogame designer Keita Takahashi, noted for his outside-the-box approach to game development, game mechanics, aesthetics & music

Feb. 21 2019, 10:30AM / Jepson Center (207 W York St.) Learn more & register online here. 

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Telfair Museums’ youngest patrons are invited to the museum for story time, a special tour, and an art activity. Strollers, crying babies, toddlers, and older siblings are all welcome here. Come play and learn.

$5 per child / adult members free / adult non-members $12

Upcoming Art Start & Toddler Tours

March 21 2019 theme: Jaume Plensa: Talking Continents. Register online here.
April 16 2019 theme: Rembrandt. Register online here. 

Art Start Stroller & Toddler Tour
Telfair Museums’ Jepson Center
Jepson Center for the Arts
207 W York St.
Savannah, GA 31401

Learn more & register online here. 

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Healthy gift ideas from SouthCoast Health, Savannah

Saturday, December 22nd, 2018

southcoast health healthy stocking stuffers Savannah

Check out SouthCoast Health in Savannah’s healthy holiday gift ideas here. 

Some healthy suggestions include cooking classes at Chef Darin’s Kitchen Table or 700 Kitchen Cooking School (both in the Savannah area) or personal trainer session with Giddy Up Personal Training or Train Me 24/7 (both in the Savannah area)

See SouthCoast’s complete list of healthy tip ideas here.

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Savannah Private Schools Winter 2019 Open Houses

Thursday, December 20th, 2018

Savannah private schools preK, preschools kindergarten

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

Upcoming Savannah private school open houses for prospective families include:

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Open house @ St. Andrew’s School, Wilmington Is., 9AM Thurs. Jan. 3 2019. Registration details here. 

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Open house @ Savannah Christian Preparatory School, 9:30AM Wed. Jan. 9 2019. Registration details here. 

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Open house @ Savannah Christian Preparatory School, 9:30AM Wed. Jan. 23 2019. Registration details here. 

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Open house @ Savannah Honor Academy, 2PM Jan. 27 2019. K-5. Registration details here. 

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Open house @ Calvary Day School, Savannah, 2-4PM Jan. 27 2019. Registration details here.

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Open house @ JEA Preschool Savannah, 10AM Wed. Jan. 30 2019. Registration details here. 

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Open house @ JEA Preschool Savannah, 11AM Sun. Feb. 24 2019. Registration details here. 

Savannah schools: Open House Jan. 9 & 23 @ Savannah Christian Preparatory School

Wednesday, December 19th, 2018

Savannah Christian Preparatory School private

You’re invited!

Come experience Savannah Christian Preparatory School’s thriving school environment at the school’s January open houses 9:30AM  Wednesday Jan. 9 & 23 2019.

Meet teachers, administrators and other parents to see the SCPS mission in action.

Most importantly, come learn about the relationships which are at the heart of Savannah Christian Preparatory School.

It’s the way in which SCPS professionals care for your child and family that will make your whole family feel at home on our Chatham Parkway campus.

Register a Welcome Home Wednesday open house online here. 
Welcome Home Wednesdays – An Open House for Prospective Parents
Jan. 9 & 23 2019
9:30AM in the Coffee Shop
Reservations not required but encouraged. Register online here. 
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Daycare & Preschool 

Savannah Christian Preparatory School Daycare and Preschool– serving ages six weeks through 3 years – is structured to provide every child with a solid foundation for the challenges of SCPS college preparatory lower, middle and upper schools.

The center is also here to provide the loving care and guidance that all children need at this important time in their lives.

Designed for ages six weeks through 3 years of age, the goal is to assist children in their spiritual, emotional, social, physical and mental development.

Savannah Christian Preparatory School Daycare and Preschool is located on the Chatham Parkway campus.

Learn more here.

Daycare Options
Infants and Toddlers
2 & 3 year old classes

Preschool Options
Half or Full Day
2 Days per week (Tues. & Thurs.)
3 Days per week (Mon., Wed. & Fri.)
5 Days per week

Hours of Operation: 6:30AM-6PM
Director: Alicia Knight
Director of Operations: Ellen Duggar
Contact: (912) 721.2229 or email daycare@savcps.com

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More about SCPS

Savannah Christian Preparatory School (SCPS) is an independent, non-denominational PK-12 college prep Christian school.

Savannah Christian Preparatory School’s Lower School was recognized as a National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence in 2017 and in 2011, and the Middle School in 2014, for overall academic achievements. SCPS was also named Best Daycare/Preschool and Best Private School in 2013 & 2014 by Savannah Magazine.

Savannah Christian Preparatory School,  (912) 234-1653, www.savcps.com, On Facebook hereOn Twitter here.  Follow SCPS on Instagram at savannahchristianprep   Savannah Christian Preparatory School is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser 

Savannah Pediatricians’ Holiday Gift Guide 2018 for New Parents

Tuesday, December 18th, 2018

Pediatricians Savannah GIft Guide pediatrics

Pediatric Associates of Savannah wanted to make it a little easier on you this holiday season and provide a holiday gift guide for those who need to check a new parent off their list.

Find some Savannah pediatrician’s recommendations and/or personal favorites when it comes to new parent gifts and gadgets here.

That’s right. Find out what some of your favorite Savannah pediatricians (Dr. Christoper Rogers, Dr. Chintak Patel, Dr. Adria Wilkes, Dr. Steve Hobby, Dr. Ben Spitalnick & Dr. Brandy Gheesling) love when it comes to the best holiday gifts to help new parents.

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Pediatrics Associates of Savannah locations

Pediatric Associates in Savannah
4600 Waters Ave, Suite 100,
Savannah 31404
912.355.2462

Pediatric Associates of Savannah in Pooler
110 Medical Park Drive
Pooler 31322
912.330.5010

Pediatric Associates of Savannah on Whitemarsh Is.
1001 Memorial Dr
Savannah 31410
912.898.9800

Pediatric Associates of Savannah, 4600 Waters Ave, Suite 100 Savannah, 31404-6702, (912) 355-2462, www.pedsav.com On Facebook here.  Pediatric Associates of Savannah is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

Savannah’s best home holiday lights displays

Tuesday, December 18th, 2018

Home Holiday Lights Savannah 2017 Christmas Decorations Driving around Savannah, Pooler & Richmond Hill looking at home holiday light displays and decorations is a favorite family tradition.

From colossal Santa snow globes to computerized Christmas lights animated with music, we are working on compiling your guide to Savannah-area home holiday light displays here.

Kids especially love those computerized “dancing” lights display animated with music. Lights choreographed to blink, twink and fade in red, blue, green and white, in sync with a custom-mixed soundtrack of holiday tunes.

Find our list of best area home holiday lights here. (We’re adding & subtracting it from it daily).

Want to add a home lights display to this list or let us know if one of the past favorites isn’t up this year? Please email us the info at anne@southernmamas.com

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FIND MORE HOLIDAY EVENTS IN OUR SAVANNAH HOLIDAY FAMILY FUN GUIDE 2018 HERE. 

(Savannah allergists) Tips on allergies & the holidays from SouthCoast Health allergist

Tuesday, December 18th, 2018

SouthCoast Health Allergist Dr. Wasil Khan Savannah

Sure we all love the fresh Christmas smell of those holiday evergreen garlands, wreathes and tree.

But the mold spores and pollen that cling to your holiday evergreens may just be spiking your allergies.

See SouthCoast Health allergist Dr. Wasil Khan‘s health tips here on how to survive the holidays despite your environmental or food allergies.

Yes you can have  a real Christmas tree and handle the holiday party food maze despite your environmental or food sensitivities.  Learn how here.

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New FREE 30 minute functional movement class during lunch @ Hyperformance Athletics, Savannah

Monday, December 17th, 2018

Crossfit Savannah Hyperformance

This one is for the Moms AND Dads!

Hyperformance Athletics in Savannah knows that time after work is precious when you have a family. Especially when kids’ sports, music lessons, homework, and dinner begin chipping into that time for just you.

Hyperformance Athletics is excited to announce an ALL NEW 30 minute functional movement class during the lunchtime hour.

Come on Wednesdays and Fridays from 12:30-1PM for SWEAT:30. You’ll never be bored, and can easily ramp up or down the intensity to suit your needs. Get in and out for a more productive afternoon and all important family time in the evening.

Now through the end of December you can take one SWEAT:30 class for free. No other experience required. Just come about 10 minutes before class starts to get settled in. Questions? Call 912-335-3615.

Hyperformance Athletics
904 E 70th St.
Savannah, GA 31405
912-335-3615

Hyperformance Athletics​, 904 E. 70th St.Savannah, 31405
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Holidays on the Big Screen in Savannah’s Ellis Square

Monday, December 17th, 2018

Holidays on the Big Screen Savannah Ellis Square savannah holly days

Holidays on the Big Screen is almost here! Three short holiday films for lots of fun in Ellis Square.
*How the Grinch Stole Christmas, 1966
*Prep and Landing, 2009
*Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, 1964

Bring everyone to downtown Savannah, along with chairs & blankets, to watch a favorite holiday movie under the stars Savannah’s Ellis Square on Sat. Dec. 22, 6-8PM.

This is a FREE family-friendly event you don’t want to miss.

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Find more Savannah holiday events in our Holiday Family Fun Guide 2018 here.

Savannah toddler activities: Kindermusik Savannah gift certificates

Monday, December 17th, 2018

Kindermusik Savannah toddlers preschoolers

Gift the gift of music.

Did you know that you can buy your child, grandchild, or friend a customized gift certificate for Kindermusik Savannah classes? offers these year round.

For details, text 912-432-5885 or email info@kindermusikwith88keys.com.

Giveaway

Be sure to enter Kindermusik Savannah’s Winter Giveaway before Dec. 31 2018 for a chance to win a free month of Kindermusik in January. Chances of winning are high. Giveaway open to ages 0-7. Details at kindermusikwith88keys.com.

Kindermusikwith88keys.com….a good beginning never ends.

Kindermusik Savannah, kindermusikwith88keys.com,  email music@kindermusikwith88keys.com or info@kindermusikwith88keys.com, 912.988.KEYS (5397) Kindermusik is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

PULSE Art & Technology Festival, Savannah

Monday, December 17th, 2018

PULSE Art Technology Festival 2019 Savannah

PULSE Art + Technology Festival returns to Savannah Jan. 24-27, 2019 featuring games and appearances by renowned videogame designer Keita Takahashi

The annual PULSE Art + Technology Festival is an activity-filled, multi-day event highlighting innovative, technology-based art. This year, festivalgoers can enjoy the fun and quirky world of award-winning videogame designer Keita Takahashi, lectures on the future of design, STEAM workshops, performances, and more Telfair Museums’ Jepson Center.

Several Savannah-made videogames will also be on view throughout the festival, including Alex Barrett and Samantha Davenport’s Squidlit, with characters and sounds reminiscent of vintage Game Boy games, and Halseo’s ultra-competitive Battery Jam, in which players smash their robotic opponents into smithereens.

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FREE Family Day, Sat. Jan. 26

A Chatham County Free Family Day 1-4PM on Jan. 26 @ Telfair Museums’ Jepson Center of the Arts will exhibit STEAM projects from local schools. In keeping with the humorous and inventive spirit of Takahashi’s games, the museum will also present a performance by That1Guy, an artist known for his unique instrument, the Magic Pipe, at 3PM.

Please note: Free admission is for Chatham County residents and students currently enrolled at area colleges only. Proof of residency/enrollment is required for admission.

Learn more here. 

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Featured Exhibition

Keita Takahashi: Zooming Out (on view through July 14, 2019)

This exhibition will include playable versions of all of Takahashi’s major Namco games, including the original Katamari Damacy and its newly remastered edition, Katamari Reroll, We Love Katamari, and Noby Noby Boy. The exhibition will also include Takahashi’s independent games and immersive installations, including Tenya Wanya Teens, which is operated with two 16-button controllers, the AR game Woorld (Funomena), and a reimagined, immersive take on the classic game PacMan (with Clement Shimizu and Babycastles).

Early projects as well as those currently in development, including the eagerly awaited major game Wattam (Funomena, Annapurna Interactive), will also be on view.

This exhibition is organized by Telfair Museums and curated by Harry DeLorme, Senior Curator of Education.

Lead sponsor: iam8bit. In-kind support has been provided by BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Inc., Funomena, Annapurna Interactive, the Elumenati, and Panic, Inc.

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Programming (Jepson Center)

Jan. 23, 6PM: PULSE opening night reception and conversation with Keita Takahashi, with 7pm video performance by the Medeology Collective. Members free / non-members $8.

Jan. 24, 11AM: Panel and Q&A for students, with Keita Takahashi and Dr. Clement Shimizu (grades 4 and up). Free to students by advance registration.

Jan. 24, 4:30PM: Game Development and workshop for youth. Free to students by advance registration. Register online here or email Rachel Stayer at stayerr@telfair.org

Jan. 24, 6PM Savannah Games Showcase Lightning Talks. Free admission.

Jan. 25, 11AM: Lightning Talks for students (grades 4 and up). Free to students by advance registration.

Jan. 25, 2PM: PULSE Curator’s Tour. Free to students by advance registration.

Jan. 25, 4:30PM: Game Development and Coding workshop for youth. Free to students by advance registration. Register online here or email Rachel Stayer at stayerr@telfair.org

Jan. 25, 6PM: Designing the Future screening and panel presented by W Projects and Vice Media. Free to the public.

Jan. 26, 10AM: STEAM youth workshop led by the Society of Women Engineers – LED bracelets. Free to students by advance registration.

Jan. 26, 10AM: Youth workshop – Make your own Zoetropes. Free to students by advance registration.

Jan. 26, 1–4PM: Chatham County Free Family Day with 3PM performance by That1Guy. Free to Chatham County residents.

Jan. 27, 3PM: PULSE Curator’s Tour. Free to students by advance registration.

Find more information HERE about the festival, programming, registration, and tickets. 

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Savannah & Richmond Hill children’s birthday parties @ Savannah Sharks gym

Friday, December 14th, 2018

Kids Birthday parties Savannah party Sharks Chatham County children's BD venues

Savannah Sharks gym is now booking birthday parties for 2019 at their Savannah and Richmond Hill locations!

See birthday party rates here. 

Call Savannah Sharks at (912) 308-3818 today.

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Savannah Sharks Cheerleading and Tumbling, 912-308-3818, 1686 E President St, Savannah, GA 31404
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Savannah Tumbling & Gymnastics Classes @ Summit Gymnastics

Friday, December 14th, 2018

Summit Gymnastics Savannah Winter after-school

Gymnastics & Tumbling Classes @ Summit Gymnastics, Savannah 

Time to register for winter to spring gymnastics @ Summit Gymnastics in Savannah

For more than 10 years,  Summit Gymnastics in Savannah has produced top-quality gymnasts by providing a safe & productive work environment that enhances physical and mental well-being.

For Winter-Spring 2019, Summit offers Mommy & Me class for ages 2-3; Ninja-Nastics for ages 5-7 & 8 & older; Tumbling for ages 7 & older; Bars for ages 6-10; Shining Stars for ages 3-4; Shimmering Stars for 5-year-olds; Shooting Stars for ages 7-9; Super Stars for ages 10 & older.

Call & schedule your child’s FREE TRIAL CLASS: 912-921-1034 or email summit.frontdesk@yahoo.com.

Sibling, military & multi-class discounts.

REGISTER ONLINE HERE. 

Summit Gymnastics, 74 W Montgomery Crossroads, Savannah, 31406, (912) 921-1034, On Facebook here. Summit Gymnastics is a SouthernMamas.com advertise