Designed for students ages 10-12, with older youth welcome, these interactive sessions explore science, nature, genetics, conservation, and environmental education through engaging activities and discovery-based learning.
Sign up for individual sessions or the complete program series.
Included with museum admission. Free for Coastal Heritage Society members. Become a member here.
Hold a terrapin turtle hatchling and learn about local conservation efforts to help Diamondback Terrapin populations recover through nest protection and egg relocation. Representatives from the Skidaway Audubon Diamondback Terrapin Rescue Project will share how families can help protect these remarkable coastal turtles.
Program Details: • All ages are welcome. • Children ages 6 and older may hold a hatchling. • Learn about terrapin conservation and recovery efforts. • Free parking available.
Summer hours at Savannah Children’s Museum outdoor section start Wed. May 27th.
Summer Hours Begin Wednesday, May 27th • Wednesday-Monday: 9AM-2PM • Tuesday: Closed (reserved for big groups)
Memorial Weekend 2026 Schedule: • Open Sunday, May 24th • Open Monday, May 25th for Memorial Day • Closed Tuesday, May 26th • Summer hours officially begin Wednesday, May 27th
You’re invited to Dadventure on Saturday, June 20th from 10 AM – 2 PM at Oatland Island Wildlife Center in Savannah.
Activities include:
Gnome Depot Building
Gem Mining
Dragon Hunt
Inflatable Games
Face Painting
Open Mic Dad Jokes
Concessions
Tickets are regular price for adults and $5 for children and include Gnome Depot, Gem Mining (1 turn), Dragon Hunt, Inflatable Games and the Dad Jokes Open Mic!
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!
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) Fourth of July Celebration at Skidaway Island State Park, 11AM-2PM Sat. July 4. Bring your friends and family! Junior Ranger campers worked very hard this spring and summer with The Makers Guild on a collaborative mural, which will be officially unveiled in our Interpretive Center on the Fourth of July. Come and celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence with traditional activities – contests, games, and more! 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
Visit a free music class with your 0-7 year old and come see why Kindermusik with 88 Keys Piano has placed in top 5% of programs worldwide for three years in a row.
We have a beautiful facility, ample parking, caring and experienced teachers who love children and music, and are passionate to see your child thrive.
First class is free, plus you get a free gift after visiting! For more info, text “free class” to 912-432-5885 or visit kindermusikwith88keys.com.
Between now and August 31st, you can take advantage of a budget-helping reduction of tuition for your first 90 no matter when you start before the end of the promotion.
This applies for our littlest walker all the way through our 6th grade class.
Apply via the links on each page and mention the promotion when you speak to the leadership team to set up your adjusted account.
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!
Cheap summer kids’ movies have become a summer tradition over the years. That tradition continues for this Summer 2026 with the following cheap weekday morning kids’ movies.
Here are the 2026 Savannah-area summer kids’ movies schedules:
The 2026 Royal Cinemas cheap summer movie line up is:
• Smurfs: June 2 & June 4 • The SpongeBob Movie: June 9 & June 11 • KPop Demon Hunters : June 16 & June 18 • The King of Kings: June 23 & June 25 • Dog Man: June 30 & July 2 • How to Train Your Dragon: July 7 & July 9 • The Bad Guys: July 14 & July 16 • A Minecraft Movie: July 21 & July 23 • David: July 28 & July 30
Every Tuesday and Thursday @ 10AM in July 2025 @ GTC Pooler Stadium Cinemas. Sensory Friendly shows will be available for all films. All movies rated PG
$2 admission $2 popcorn/drinks/candy
sensory-friendly screenings included.
Movie starts at 10AM. Doors open at 9:15AM
Pooler Cinemas, 425 Pooler Pkwy, Pooler, GA 31322
The 2026 GTC cheap summer movie line up is:
• The Bad Guys: June 2 & 4 • Smurfs: June 9 & 11 • KPop Demon Hunters : June 16 & 18 • Dog Man: June 23 & 25 • Sing: June 30 & July 2 • GOAT — July 7 & 9 • The Pout-Pout Fish: July 14 & 16 • The SpongeBob Movie: July 21 & 23 • David: July 28 & 30
$1.75 movies 9:30AM Wednesdays @ Cinemark in Bluffton SC.
Located in: Berkeley Place106 Buckwalter Pkwy, Bluffton, SC 29910
$1 OFF deals on kids’ snack packs and any size popcorn & drink combos during Summer Movie Clubhouse showtimes.
Cinemark 2026 Bluffton cheap summer’s movie line up is:
• Paddington (2015) — June 1–4 • Sonic the Hedgehog (2020) — June 8–11 • KPOP Demon Hunters Sing-Along — June 15–18 • Shrek Forever After — June 22–25 • The SpongeBob Movie: Search for Squarepants — June 29–July 2 • A Minecraft Movie — July 6–9 • Dog Man — July 13–16 • How to Train Your Dragon — July 20–23 • The Bad Guys 2 — July 27–30 • Gabby’s Dollhouse: The Movie — August 3–6
With brand-new themes, exciting field trips, and nonstop fun, this summer is shaping up to be our BEST one yet!
From action-packed adventures to creative activities and unforgettable camp traditions, there’s something for everyone. Spots fill quickly, so don’t wait .
Calling all summer camps, day camps, sports camps—and anyone who just loves sunshine: invite the Alsies Ice Cream Truck to roll up and turn your day into a sweet memory!
Easy-Peasy Pricing Every treat on our curated menu is just $5—kids pick fast, counselors chill, budgets stay happy.
We Handle the Fun
Retro-cute truck + upbeat tunes
Smiling scoop crew (and zero cleanup for you!)
Insta-worthy moments in every cone & sammie
You Bring the Smiles All you have to do is gather your campers and watch the excitement explode when the truck arrives!
Lock in your date before it melts away: DM us or call/text 912-349-9733
Summer break is 10 weeks. Fill it with something that builds their future.
Send your child to camp at Georgia Tech-Savannah, week-long summer programs for rising 2nd–12th graders in engineering, robotics, coding, science, and more on a GT campus.
Pediatric Associates of Savannah offers pediatric appointments 365 days a year, including weekends and all holidays. Our physicians are on call 24 hours a day, and they attend daily at both Memorial University Medical Center and St. Joseph’s/Candler hospitals.
Pediatric Associates of Savannah makes it easier than ever to schedule a sick visit for your child up to a day in advance their online portal.
Come to Savannah Sharks gym in Rincon for a safe, fun playtime with your toddler (crawlers up to age 4)! Toddler Playdates are Fridays, 9-10:20AM & 10:30AM-Noon.
These “play dates” are unstructured playtime with age-appropriate toys, swings, slides, a bouncy house, and more.
It is a great way to get your child out of the house and around other children in a safe, clean and fun environment.
Text with questions at 912-308-3818 or email officesavsharks.com
Buy 1, Get 1 Free Summer Day Camp discount for essential workers.
Advanced Academics Academy in Pooler offers weekly themed summer camps for ages 5–12 from May through July. The programs are held at their Pooler campus, featuring varied weekly topics such as STEM, arts, and life skills.
In addition to weekly day camps, JEA Camp Savannah offers specialty summer camps on certain weeks including Pokemon Academy and Masters.
June 8-12 2026, Academy. 8AM-Noon. Open to all rising 2nd-5th graders
July 6-10, Masters, 8AM-Noon. Open to all rising 3rd-10th graders.
If your camper loves art and wants more at camp, then this add-on specialty art camp is perfect for them! For a few hours, campers will focus on a different style of art each day. They will be introduced to pottery, printmaking, decoupage, sculpting and 2 D design.
To register, visit JEA Camp Savannah then click on registration now open link, then click on Pokemon Academy or Masters.
June 8 – 12 “Pokemon Academy” (2nd – 5th)
Campers will dive into the Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG) by learning the basics, playing games, and competing in fun, friendly battles. Designed for beginners, this camp requires no prior experience, and all materials—including a complete deck and card sleeves—are provided. By the end of the week, campers will be ready to battle with confidence, make new friends, and level up their Pokémon journey. (Minimum of 6 campers required.)
July 6 – 10 “Pokemon Masters” (3rd and Up)
At Pokémon Masters, advanced trainers take their skills to the next level! If you already know the basics of the Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG), this is your chance to master deck strategies, make clutch decisions, and compete in exciting battles. Face off against other skilled players, learn powerful techniques, and sharpen your game in a fun but challenging environment. Bring your own deck and gear and get ready to prove you’ve got what it takes to become a Pokémon Master! (Minimum of 6 campers required.)
Join us this week for exciting chess lessons, fun games, and cool prizes! Power up your brain, make new friends, and compete in tournaments, team chess games, and puzzles with plenty of recess time too. Every camper gets a T-shirt, trophy, and puzzle folder. Get ready to make your summer a checkmate! (Minimum of 6 campers required.)
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You’re invited to a fast-paced musical adventure with Kindermusik Savannah on Saturday, May 30th, 10:30 am at Kindermusik studio in Bloomingdale.
Explore the lights, sights, and sounds of a day downtown in this exciting playdate theme. Dance to the rhythms of walking feet, twirl to the tolling of steeple bells, and slide to the glissandos of the elevators and escalators. From the busy stores to the friendly street stands, this Kindermusik playdate is packed with music and adventure!
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! Claim your child’s spot before it fills!
Every enrolled child will get: *A 40-minute class packed with learning, love, and laughter * Kindermusik instrument/prop to take home * A $5 coupon for our weekly studio classes
In 2026, SouthCoast Health proudly celebrates 30 years of caring for our community. Since opening our doors in 1996, the SouthCoast Health mission has remained the same: strive to serve as your partner for Total Wellness for Life™.
From pediatrics to geriatrics, routine wellness visits to specialized care, and urgent care to surgery, SouthCoast Health coordinates care across specialties so patients can receive the right care at the right time without headaches or hassles.
To commemorate this milestone year, SouthCoast Health has created a special 30th anniversary seal.
Whether you are looking for a primary care doctor or a pediatrician, or another medical specialist, SouthCoast Health has you covered with its wide range of world-class healthcare services, available throughout the Coastal Empire and Lowcountry. SouthCoast Health has 120 physicians and medical professionals in 16 locations in Savannah, Richmond Hill, Pooler, Rincon, Baxley, Hilton Head, Hinesville, and Statesboro.
