Telfair Museums hosts Free Family Days each month in Savannah, 1-4PM.

All Free Family Days are free and open to the public thanks to the sponsorship of the City of Savannah’s Department of Cultural Affairs and Georgia Power Foundation, Inc.

Upcoming Family Days

Saturday, January 30
PULSE Art + Technology
Jepson Center

Celebrate STEAM (Science Technology Engineering Art and Math) and family fun at the most popular event of the PULSE Art + Technology Festival! See demos of amazing technology, work by local makers and students, and more!

Sunday, February 7
Super Museum Sunday Celebration
Jepson Center

Super museum Sunday is a great day to celebrate museums and art with family friendly art projects and exhibitions. Come explore our 3 sites and participate in art making demonstrations and fun crafts at the Jepson Center!

Saturday, March 12
Jepson Center Birthday Family Day: Were Turning 10!
Jepson Center

Happy birthday to the Jepson Center! Learn about architecture and the making of this unique building. Take time to appreciate the beauty of our architecture as you explore the nooks and details that make our building unique.

Saturday, April 23
Technology Then and Now at the Owens-Thomas House
Owens-Thomas House

Did you know the Owens-Thomas house had running water before the White House? Explore the technology of the past and compare it to what we have today.

FOR MORE LOCAL KIDS’ EVENTS, VISIT OUR EVENTS CALENDAR BY CLICKING HERE.

Telfair Museums Jepson Center, 207 W. York Street on Telfair Square, 912.790.8800, www.telfair.org Telfair Museums is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

Santa is watching! Stay fit over the holidays with Stroller Strong Moms of Savannah.

Stroller Strong Moms have 11 classes a week in four different locations, M-F, 9:30-10:30am. Your first class is FREE!

Learn more here. 

Stroller Strong Moms’ seasoned instructors have a knack for finding your limits and pushing you past them.

Newcomers are welcome. First class is free.

Check the Stroller Strong Moms web site & Facebook page for updates, as this every growing group of moms are always adding classes and events.

Stroller Strong Moms, 12 East Park Ave. Savannah, 31401, email info@strollerstrongmoms.com On Facebook here. On Twitter here, www.strollerstrongmoms.com/wp/  Stroller Strong Moms is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

Check out the Melissa & Doug Easel Package Deal @ Barnett Educational Supplies in Savannah .
Only $100 and it includes:
• Melissa and Doug Easel
• Easel Paper
• Assorted Chalk
• White Chalk
• 4 Washable Paints
• 4 Brushes
• Eraser
• Spill Proof Paint Cups
• Paper Roll

Shop local. Shop Barnett. Barnett is celebrating 70 years of serving the Coastal Empire.

Store Hours:
M-F 9am – 7pm
Sat 10am – 5pm
Sun 1-5pm (Closed Sundays in the months of April, May and June)

Please like Barnett on Facebook here to stay updated on their sales.

Barnett Educational Supplies, 38 W De Renne Ave., Savannah, 31405, 912-356-1878 email barneduc@bellsouth.net  www.barnetteducationalsupplies.com , Barnett Educational Supplies is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

The movie event of the decade is just a few short days away, and Two Sisters Travel is giving you a chance to WIN 4 tickets to see Star Wars The Force Awakens opening nationwide in theaters Dec. 18.

It’s easy to enter. Simply…

Follow Two Sisters Travel on Facebook.

Subscribe to their e-news.

Share the contest on your Facebook page to get a bonus entry (this is the very top post on our page).

And if you’re already a fan of Two Sisters Travel page and/or already on their email list, thank you! They don’t want you left out of the fun so just write Two Sisters Travel a message on their Facebook page and they’ll add your name to the drawing. Two Sisters Travel really appreciates all of their awesome clients & fans, and want everyone to have a chance to win.

Winner will be selected at random & announced on Dec. 15. Good luck and may the FORCE BE WITH YOU!

Get full contest details here. 

Tara McCoy, Vacation Specialist at Two Sisters Travel  843.284.3241 Two Sisters Travel is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser. 

The Home Depot Kids Workshop is a free class for kids held the 1st Saturday of every month at The Home Depot stores between 9 AM-Noon. More info here.

When a child goes to the Home Depot Kids Workshop, they’ll get a free project kit they can complete and take home during they workshop. They’ll also get a free kid sized orange apron and an achievement pin for a job well done.

The Home Depot Kids Workshop is similar to the Lowe’s free Build and Grow Clinics for kids held on weekends at Lowe’s stores. For info on the Lowe’s Build and Grow free workshops, click here.

Home Depot Kids Workshop Schedule

Valentines Mailbox

• Offered the 1st Saturday at all The Home Depot stores between 9AM- Noon. Please do not arrive before 9AM
• Workshops teach children do-it-yourself skills, tool safety and instill a sense of pride and accomplishment.
• All kids get to keep their craft, receive a FREE certificate of achievement, a Workshop Apron, and a commemorative pin.
• One workshop kit, apron and pin per child, while supplies last.
• Children must be present at the store to participate in the workshop and receive the kit, apron and pin.
• Kids Workshop activities are scheduled on a first come/first served basis.
• Thank you for registering online to help organizers better plan our craft kit quantities needed. Register here. 

The free kids’ workshops are available at Home Depot stores in Savannah, East Savannah, Hilton Head Is/Bluffton, & Pooler. More info here.

Registration for Winter 2016 soccer

Sweet Feet Academy (Boys program) and Sweet Feet Krush (Girls program) in Savannah are designed for children between the ages of 4 and 8 to participate in a soccer environment of fun and learning.

Sweet Feet teaches skill development, character building, and fun activities to promote the love of exercise and soccer.

Join this program in Savannah for training on Tuesdays (4:30-5:30) and games on Fridays (5:30-6:30) at Jennifer Ross Soccer Complex.

With a registration fee of $185, this program is the biggest bargain in town. Training begins February 23rd and runs through May 13th. Register today by clicking here.

The Storm Soccer Academy aims to increase opportunities for players in Savannah, Hilton Head and the surrounding area to train and play at the highest levels. Contact info: 912-257-3989, email BradNein@StormSoccerAcademy.com,
www.stormsocceracademy.com, On Facebook here. The Storm Soccer Academy is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

Help the West Broad Street YMCA collect toys for the 34th Annual Miracle On May Street event, which is a holiday gift give away for the families that the YMCA and Loop It Up Savannah serve.

Organizers are in great need of enough toys to make the event a success.  Families are also needed to volunteer as the “elves” at the event and the day before.

Miracle on May Street in Savannah is 9AM-1PM on Sat. Dec 12 2015.

Donated toys can be new or lightly-used, preferably unwrapped so that the parents can “shop” for their kids.

Toy drop-off locations:

– The West Broad Street YMCA – 1110 May Street
– Loop It Up Savannah @ Jelinek Creative – 103 N. Fahm Street
– Sulfur Studios – 2301 Bull Street
– Starlandia Creative Supply – 2438 Bull St.
– United Way – 428 Bull Street
– Vernon Donovan State Farm – 1935 E. Victory Drive #300
– Cumulus Broadcasting – 214 Television Circle
– 520 Wings- 2705 Bull Street

Interested in volunteering? Sign up by clicking here.

SkateFest is the annual family-oriented ice skating event @ inside Savannah Civic Center.

Multiple skate sessions from December 12, 2015-January 2, 2016.

Ice skating sessions last 1.5 hours and all ticket purchases include skate rental.

Single session tickets and punch passes are available for sale at the Savannah Civic Center box office, and in the arena’s Skateshop during the event.

Single session tickets: $7 each.
Punch Passes: $35 for 6 sessions

Savannah Civic Center, 301 W. Oglethorpe Ave., Savannah, 31401, savannahcivic.com/event/2015-skatefest/

“How The Grinch Stole The Polar Express!” starts this Fri. Dec. 4.

Shows through Dec. 16 at various Live Oak Public library branches.
Garden City Library: Friday, Dec. 4, 10:30 a.m.
Hinesville Library: Monday, Dec. 7, 10:30 a.m.
Midway Library: Monday, Dec. 7, 4 p.m.
Thunderbolt Library: Tuesday, Dec. 8, 11:15 a.m.
Islands Library: Tuesday, Dec. 8, 4 p.m.
Tybee Library: Wednesday, Dec. 9, 1 p.m.
W. W. Law Library: Wednesday, Dec. 9, 4 p.m.

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Hampstead Stage Company presents the C. S. Lewis classic, “The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe,” which runs Sat. Dec. 5 through Thurs. Dec. 10.

Step through an old wardrobe and enter a snowy world laced with fantasy and wonder. There you will meet magical creatures as you accompany two intelligent and imaginative children, Lucy and Edmond, on their adventures. Ages 5 and older.

Southwest Chatham Library, 925-8305
Saturday, Dec. 5, 3 p.m.

Rincon Library, 826-2222
Monday, Dec. 7, 4;30 p.m.

Islands Library, 897-6233
Wednesday, Dec. 9, 11:30 a.m.

Hinesville Library, 368-4003
Thursday, Dec. 10, 10:30 a.m.

Garden City Library, 629-5070
Thursday, Dec. 10, 4:30 p.m.

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 have your guide to local home holiday light displays.

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.

Want to add a home lights display to this list? Please email us the info at anne@southernmamas.com

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Confirmed 2015 displays not to be missed

New addition: 18,000 lights and 4 blow ups and sparkling crown at 24 Greatwood Way Savannah 31407 in the Highlands subdivision.

* NEW ADDITION (pictured above): 18,000 lights and 4 blow ups and sparkling crown at 24 Greatwood Way Savannah 31407 in the Highlands subdivision.

*  NEW ADDITION:  Computerized and static display at 165 Bald Cypress Lane off of Little Neck Road, 5:30-9:30PM nightly in Cypress Creek subdivision. Entrance to subdivision is 5 miles from Savannah Christian Church. There is also a display on Cypress Street in Bloomingdale.

* New addition: 701 Stuart St. off Waters Avenue. The huge collection of giant inflatable holiday decorations are back at 701 Stuart St. off Waters Avenue in Savannah. The inflatables weren’t up last year so we didn’t have it on this year’s list of best Savannah home decorations. Glad to see them back.

* 116 N. Sheftall Circle on Wilmington Island. Roughly 40,000-50,000 lights.

* 512 Gordonston Ave. Savannah: Old-fashioned holiday yard display that’s been a favorite for years.  On certain nights, they offer hot chocolate for visitors and even Santa visits.

* 1 Nina Court in Paradise Park, Savannah,  31406: light display that plays along to music. There’s also a talking Santa.

* 1915 Linnhurst Drive, Savannah, 31404: traditional lights display accompanied by blow ups. (Expected to be up by Dec. 5 2015)

* 9 Yorkshire Place (Expected to be up by Dec. 5 2015)

*125 Sea Palm Road in Palmetto Cove subdivision off Walthour Road on Wilmington Island

*6022 Betty Drive. Should be up by Sat. Dec 5 2015.

* 82 Coffee Pointe Drive. For years, these owners had a favorite display at their former home at 102 Junco Way in Georgetown. They continue to have a lights display at their new home; however it’s in a gated community. But the gates are usually open until 7PM so come early.

* 130 Smoke Rise Rd. in Creekside at Richmond Hill Plantation. Dancing Lights. Nightly viewing 6-10 PM. Through Dec. 31. Creekside at Richmond Hill Plantation is located off of Highway 144 on Brisbon Road. Visitors should tune into 107.1 FM to sync up with the Dancing Lights and enjoy the show.

*Taking the 2015 season off: 182 Mills Run Drive near Chatham Parkway is taking 2015 holiday season off. We hope this favorite dancing house will be back in 2016.

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Traditional home decorations

*202 Blue Marlin Drive off Jamaican Run in Seagate, Whitemarsh Island

*504 E. 52 St, Ardsley Park

If you know of other homes that we should include in this list, please email anne@southernmamas.com.

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Not sure yet

Below are a few of last year’s amazing house light displays that we hope will be great again this year BUT WE AREN’T SURE YET IF THEY ARE UP YET. We’ll keep you updated when/if they are.

Savannah Quarters subdivision in Pooler
*116 Sussex Retreat
*124 Kingfisher Circle
*5 Cobham Draw
*194 Kingfisher Circle

*Keystone Drive & Dyches Drive 

*109 Wynngate Rd in Wilmington Park on Wilmington Island. (nearby are usually nice displays at 3 Lancaster and 106 Okatee and 110 Santee)

* 208 Cypress St. Bloomingdale,  31419: Dancing Lights!

* 39 Holly Springs Circle @ Lakeshore, Port Wentworth off Hwy 30

* Several houses on Silverleaf Court (off Gilliam & Norwood avenues near La Roche Ave.), Savannah with beautiful displays of lights.
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Public Holiday Lights Displays in Savannah

December Nights & Holiday Lights 2015 @ Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens, Savannah. Details here.

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Holiday Lights worth the drive

Harbour Town Lights, Sea Pines Resort, Hilton Head Is. FREE. ($6 per vehicle Sea Pines gate fee) Through January 1. Details here

Dove Street Festival of Lights at Shelter Cove Towne Center, Hilton Head Is. 6-10PM nightly through Jan. 2. Details here. 

Lights Before (& After) Christmas at Riverbanks Zoo, Columbia, S.C. Details here.

Holiday Festival of Lights Charleston S.C. Details here

Garden Lights, Holiday Nights @ Atlanta Botanical Garden.  Details here.

Want to add a home lights display to this list? Please email us the info at anne@southernmamas.com

A Charlie Brown Christmas @ Savannah Children’s Theatre

December 4-6, 10-13 and 18-20 2015

Fridays at 7:00 pm
Saturdays and Sundays at 3:00 pm

$20/adults $15/childrens, seniors (65 and up) and military

Savannah Children’s Theatre, 2160 E. Victory Drive, Savannah, www.savannahchildrenstheatre.org

You’re invited to an Ugly Holiday Sweater Party @ The Melting Pot of Savannah.

Ugly Holiday Sweater Party, Sun. Dec. 13 2015

There is nothing better than good friends, fondue and a tempting martini. The Melting Post of Savannah will feature a themed Ugly Sweater Party in December. So pull out your best/worst Holiday sweater and come ready to celebrate the season. Those guests who participate will receive complementary chocolate with their 4-course purchase. *not valid with any other offer, discount, or promotion.

Plan Your Holiday Party at the Melting Pot of Savannah

Allow The Melting Pot of Savannah to assist you with all of your holiday planning. From private parties with family & friends to corporate luncheons & events, The Melting Pot has all the ingredients to make your party both spectacular & memorable.

Three course fondue parties starting at $23 per person (4-courses from $32.95). Please call for more details. Book a party of 13 or more and receive a $50 DIP card for yourself.

Book a party by calling The Melting Pot of Savannah (912) 349-5676

The Melting Pot, 232 E. Broughton St. Savannah, Ga 31401 tel: 912-349-5676 for reservations,www.meltingpot.com/savannah  The Melting Pot of Savannah is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

Get everything done this holiday season with the help of Holiday Open Studio at Scribble Art Studio in Savannah,

This December 2015, drop your child off @ Scribble Art Studio @ 212 E. 37th St. Savannah to do some holiday art while you take care of errands, shopping or cooking.

Scribble is offering Open Studio hours to make holiday shopping/cleaning/cooking easier for parents.

Open Studio requires no registration, parents can just drop off kids for an hour or so, kids get to choose from 5 adorable Holiday Art Kits ($15 each).

Learn more here.

For more info, call 912-713-7376 or email info@thescribbleartstudio.com

Scribble Art Studio, 212 E. 37th St. Savannah, GA 31401. Scribble also offers private & group art classes, summer art camps, adult art parties & children’s birthday parties, both in the studio & at-home DIY art birthday kits. For gifts, Scribble as art kits & gift certificates. For more information, contact artist Carrie Christian at (912) 713-7376 or email info@thescribbleartstudio.com  . Click here for more info. Scribble Art Studio is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

Starting Saturday December 5, 2015 @ Once Upon A Child Savannah: All Marked Clearance Apparel Now 50% Off!*

*Offer ends December 18, 2015.  Not valid with any other offer.

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Sell. Buy. Repeat.

1100 Eisenhower Drive
Savannah, GA 31406
912-351-0555
www.onceuponachild.com

Once Upon A Child Savannah, 1100 Eisenhower Drive, Eisenhower Square, Savannah, 31406 tel: 912-351-0555, www.onceuponachildsavannah.com/  Once Upon A Child Savannah is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

This week Gigi’s Cupcakes of Savannah  is offering 20% off online orders ALL WEEK LONG.

Forget Cyber Monday. It’s Cyber WEEK at Gigi’s Cupcakes of Savannah  Mon. Nov. 30-Sun. Dec. 6.

Get 20% OFF your online order. Use discount code JOY2015.

Order online at www.gigiscupcakesusa.com/orderahead

Gigi’s is also featuring a new menu just for the month of December. See it here,

Gigi’s Cupcakes of Savannah is at 5521 Abercorn St., across from the Publix Twelve Oaks Shopping Center.

Gigi’s Cupcakes of Savannah, 5521 Abercorn St, Suite 100,  912.349.2778 or email savannahga@gigiscupcakesusa.com , www.gigiscupcakesusa.com/savannahgeorgia. On Facebook here. Gigi’s Cupcakes of Savannah is a SouthernMamas advertiser. 

Ready for your annual Burl Ives fix?

Here’s the 2015 TV holiday classic specials wrap-up:

— “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,” 8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 1, CBS. The 1964 special in which Rudolph and buddies Hermey the Elf, Yukon Cornelius and the Misfit Toys rescue Christmas, with narrator Burl Ives’ dulcet tones an added bonus.

— “How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” 9 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 2, NBC. The Dr. Seuss tale of a hostile hermit who threatens Whoville’s joy is narrated by Boris Karloff, who also voices the dastardly Grinch in the 1966 program.

_  “Toy Story That Time Forgot” 8 p.m. and “Shrek the Halls” 8:30 p.m. on Thursdsay, Dec. 3 ABC.

_ “It’s a Wonderful Life,” 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, NBC. Filmmaker Frank Capra’s holiday fable starring James Stewart and Donna Reed has been reminding audiences about what’s important in life since 1946.

— “The Little Drummer Boy,” 12 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 6, ABC Family. Young Aaron, who can’t afford to buy a present for baby Jesus, discovers that nothing is better than the gift of music.

— “Miracle on 34th Street,” 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 10, AMC. Santa Claus goes to court and a little girl stands by his story in the 1947 movie starring Edmund Gwen, Maureen O’Hara and Natalie Wood as the young believer in St. Nick.

— “White Christmas,” 11:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 10, AMC. Bing Crosby croons the title song and Danny Kaye, Rosemary Clooney and Vera-Ellen add to the festivities at a struggling Vermont inn in need of help.

_ “A Christmas Story,” 8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 24, TBS. A boy and a longed-for BB gun make for holiday cheer in writer Jean Shepherd’s wry 1983 tale that stars Peter Billingsley, Melinda Dillon and Darren McGavin.

_ “It’s Your 50th Christmas, Charlie Brown” ABC 8 PM , “A Charlie Brown Christmas” ABC 9PM Thurs. Dec. 24

_ “Happy New Year, Charlie Brown” ABC 8PM & “Rudolph’s Shiny New Year” ABC 9PM Mon. Dec. 28

Of course, ABC Family airs 25 days of Christmas specials like “The Year Without A Santa Claus”, “Santa Claus is Coming To Town” and more throughout December so your kids can watch all the classics & new holiday specials anytime. See the schedule here.

Kindermusik in Savannah   announces December monthly play date theme and new December weekly classes.

Join Kindermusik in Savannah with 88 Keys Piano for December’s play date: “Ring-a-ling and Sing!”

Come explore the wonder of bells as we sing, play instruments, move, listen, read stories and more.

All participants receive the Kindermusik class, an instrument, 10 Kindermusik songs, and a bonus gift (valued at $10) at the end of class. Class is open to newborns through 7 years old.

Class cost: $15, and siblings pay only $5. Enroll online @  www.88keysga.com/Kindermusik .

Weekly Kindermusik Classes

Brand new Kindermusik in Savannah  December themes begin Monday, December 7.

Babies meet at 9:20am for “Old MacDonald” and toddlers ages 2+ meet at 10:15am for “Silly All Over.”

Call for more info: 912.988.KEYS (5397) or enroll online at  www.88keysga.com/Kindermusik 

Piano sale

December Special only: 88 KEYS PIANO offers $100 off any piano marked over $900.00. Pianos include delivery, set up and one complimentary tuning.

All enrolled weekly Kindermusik families automatically always get an additional 10% off any piano for sale.

Make 88 Keys Piano your one stop shop for your child’s early musical education.

Instruments, singing, dancing, books, movement and more- it’s Kindermusik…a good beginning never ends.

Kindermusik Savannah, email music@88keysga.com, 912.988.KEYS (5397) www.88keysga.com/Kindermusik  Kindermusik is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

Sign up for your HOLIDAY PORTRAIT session with Savannah photographer Emma Hopson!

$75 for 30 minute sessions with up to 20 minimally retouched hi res digital files.

Contact Emma today at: emma.hopson@gmail.com. See more of her amazing work here. 

Emma Hopson Photography, email emma.hopson@gmail.com, www.emmahopson.com Emma Hopson Photography is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser 

Enjoy the Holiday Season 2015 in Savannah & surrounding area by checking out our Savannah Holidays & Winter Fun Guide 2015.

This list will be updated throughout the season. To stay updated, visit our Savannah Holidays Fun 2015 Guide by clicking here & bookmark the page.

Bluffton’s Christmas Tree Lighting: 5PM Fri. Dec. 4 (includes presentation by the M.C. Riley Chorus & a visit from Santa)

Light up the Night on Calhoun St. 3-8PM Fri. Dec. 4 (includes free rides aboard Old Town Trolley’s Holly Jolly Holiday Trolley from 5-8 p.m. Featuring live holiday music from 4-7 p.m., with the Town Hall Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at 5 p.m., a presentation by the M.C. Riley Chorus and a visit from Santa. Shops will be open late.) More details here. 

Bluffton’s Christmas Parade: 10AM Sat. Dec. 5 (See the parade route here.)

We all had our favorite toys.

Imagine if you had a way to capture your love for that treasured toy forever.

This holiday season, Scribble Art Studio in Savannah is offering this special holiday gift: toy portraits. Scribble will paint your child’s (or your) beloved toy.

Preserve and celebrate your child’s (or your) special relationship with childhood toys with a one-of-a-kind, original painting.

Perfect for kids and adults.

Each portrait is an original acrylic 11″ x 14″ painting.

For more details, click here or email info@thescribbleartstudio.com or call 912.713.7376.

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Savannah Art Classes for Kids

Scribble Art Studio in Savannah offers a colorful array of art classes for kids during early winter 2015.

Join class sessions anytime.

To register, click here or call 912-713-7376 or email info@thescribbleartstudio.com

Savannah location: 212 E 37th St, Savannah, 31401

Scribble Art Studio in Savannah also offers private & group art classes, summer art camps, adult art parties & children’s birthday parties, both in the studio & at-home DIY art birthday kits. For gifts, Scribble as art kits & gift certificates. For more information, contact artist Carrie Christian at (912) 713-7376 or email info@thescribbleartstudio.com  . Click here for more info. Scribble Art Studio is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

Be healthy, have run & support a great cause.

Run this holiday race against bullies: The Reindeer Run, Sat. Dec. 19 @ the Savannah Trade and Convention Center,

Adults and youth are invited to run an 8K, at 9AM and younger children will enjoy a kiddie race beginning at 8:45AM.

All youth over the age of 10 are encouraged to raise funds for their $25 race entry fee, which includes a T-shirt, food, and post-race festivities. Prizes will be award to youth with most funds raised.

The Rape Crisis Center (RCC) is hosting the 6th Annual Savannah Reindeer Run (8K), sponsored by the Savannah Trade & Convention Center.  The Savannah Reindeer Run will benefit anti-bully awareness activity provided by the Prevention Education program at RCC.

Register online here. 

The race includes games and activities;  a Kids Zone and costume contest, a “Best Holiday Cookie” contest.

Other upcoming Savannah runs include:

United Way Turkey Trot, Daffin Park on Thanksgiving Nov. 26 sponsored by SouthCoast Health. Details here. 

Brain & Brawn 5K combines running & STEM activities on Whitemarsh Is, Savannah, Dec. 12. Details here.

December Nights & Holiday Lights 2015 @ Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens in Savannah.

Enjoy well over a half-million sparkling lights on select evenings from the day after Thanksgiving to Christmas Eve at this stroller-friendly holiday tradition.

Nov. 27 – 29 (Fri. – Sun.)
Dec. 2 – 6 (Wed. – Sun.)
Dec. 9 – 13 (Wed. – Sun)
Dec. 16 – 24 (nightly)

6 to 9 pm

$8 per person (ages 13 and older)***
$5 per child 3 to 12 years
Infants (ages 2 and under) FREE

***$5 Wednesday Nights (ages 3 to 103)

Cash or Credit Card accepted

Embark on a casual self-guided leisurely walking tour through differently themed garden areas. View white reindeer among green-glistening timber bamboo, a snowflake-accented 18-foot holly Christmas tree, an allee of glistening white trees, a rainbow arch-tunnel, the Orchid House roof aglow in red and green light, a Nativity scene with a deep blue background, blue Stars of David, white trumpeting angels in a bed of champagne gold lights, green and white lights around an illuminated fountain in the Rose Garden, glowing willow trees in the Mediterranean Garden, giant red poinsettias, and a candy-inspired children’s experience in our Cottage Garden for just a sampling.

New in 2015: a model train display under the Conference Center’s cathedral ceiling. This choo-choo experience is presented by the Coastal Rail Buffs and is included in your Holiday Lights admission.

CGBG is a tobacco-free University of Georgia property. No smoking, chewing tobacco or e-cigarettes allowed outdoors or in buildings. No pets allowed at December Nights & Holiday Lights.

December Nights & Holiday Lights encompasses at least six acres from the new Visitor’s Center to our Rose Garden, Orchid House, Crapemyrtle Allee, White Garden and beyond! Note: Rain will cause illuminated displays to fail, so there may be cancellations or early closings based on the weather forecast. It’s best to come out during a stretch of fair weather rather than wait until the last few nights (the last two years rain prompted closures on Christmas Eve).

The majority of the Holiday Lights experience is stroller and wheelchair friendly (there are two lawn areas illuminated). For the enjoyment and safety of all around the illuminated displays, please no flash photography.

Spirited music also fills the air, sometimes with live performances by local vocal or instrumental groups in the Great Hall of the Visitors Center. Visit with Santa Claus and take photos on Saturday evenings and even Mrs. Claus will stop by to lead a storytime for kids on select evenings.

Stop by Mrs. Claus’ Kitchen for sweet snacks. Local 4-H groups or other non-profits will have goodies and hot drinks for purchase (and all proceeds go to their various programs).

Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens, www.coastalgeorgiabg.org, 2 Canebrake Road Savannah, Ga. 31419, (912) 921-5460 e-mail: coastal@uga.edu, On Facebook here. Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser 

Free Dove Street Festival of Lights on Hilton Head Island
This tastefully tacky light display has been Hilton Head Island holiday tradition for over 20 years. The 2015 season includes a 30-foot tree; the new Shelter Cove Community Park; and more than 75,000 lights. There’s also fake snow nightly entertainment, shopping and food available for purchase
Sat, Nov 21-Sat, Jan 2
Shelter Cove Towne Centre
40 Shelter Cove Ln
Hilton Head Island, SC, 29928
Details here. 

More Family Holiday Events on Hilton Head Is.

Free Gregg Russell Thanksgiving Concert
Friday, November 27; 7:30-9pm
Join us under the Liberty Oak in Harbour Town for a very special Gregg Russell Thanksgiving concert for the entire family, as well as the official lighting of the Harbour Town Christmas tree. Details here. 

Caramel Apple Festival
Saturday, November 28; 1-3pm
Bring the family to Heritage Farm in Sea Pines Resort for a fun afternoon of fall activities, including caramel apples, games, crafts and more. Rates vary based on activities. (843) 842-1979. Details here. 

Harbour Town Lights
Friday, November 27-Friday, January 1
Enjoy the lights. Stroll along the harbour and enjoy the illuminated seasonal figures, with the centerpiece being a towering Christmas tree. Harbour Town is the perfect place for families to be this holiday season with live entertainment and activities. The official tree lighting will take place just prior to the Gregg Russell concert on Friday, November 27 at 7:30pm. Details here. 

Outdoor Movie – ‘A Christmas Story’ in Harbour Town
Saturday, December 19; 7pm
Get into the holiday spirit by watching this classic movie under the Liberty Oak in Harbour Town in Sea Pines Resort. Bench seating will be provided and admission is complimentary with the donation of a canned good for Deep Well. A fire pit and s’mores will also be available. (843) 842-1979. Details here. 

Free Gregg Russell Holiday Concert in Harbour Town on Hilton Head Island
Wed. Dec. 23, 7:30-9PM
Under the Liberty Oak in Sea Pines Resort, Hilton Head Island icon Gregg Russell will play guitar and sing holiday songs for children and adults. Kids make homemade signs in hopes of being picked by Gregg Russell to sing a song. Santa will make an appearance after the concert.
Harbour Town
Hilton Head Is. SC 29928. Details here.