Homeschool gaming day @ The Magical World of Toys, Savannah
Come learn and play some of the great educational games The Magical World of Toys has at the store’s free homeschooling game day, Wed. Aug. 28, 10AM-1PM.
1602 Waters Ave. Tuesday-Saturday 10-5 Sunday 11-3 Closed Monday
Let your child explore their creative side or dance to the beat in visual and performing arts classes designed specifically for ages 2 – 18.
Visual arts classes run for 6 weeks and performing arts classes run for 10 weeks starting August 19.
Fall 2024 Youth Classes @ Savannah Cultural Arts Center include:
Beginning Youth Clay
Tuesdays 4-5PM | Ages 9-12 | 8/20-9/24
Kids aged 9-12 will explore the creative possibilities of clay over 6 sessions in Beginning Youth Clay! This fun and energetic class geared toward young artists will cover a mix of skill-building and experimental projects. Completed projects will be glazed and fired, allowing participants to end the course with fully finished pieces.
Deadline to register is this Friday, August 16 at 5pm. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER TODAY!
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Discovering Art
Saturdays 9-10AM | Ages 6-8 | 8/24-9/28
Kids aged 6-8 will expand their creativity over 5 sessions in Discovering Art! Students will complete a variety of fun projects in different mediums and learn how to paint, draw and sculpt a variety of subjects.
Deadline to register is Wednesday, August 21 at 5pm. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER TODAY!
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Adventures in Art
Saturdays 9:00-10:00am | Ages 9-12 | 8/24-9/28
Kids aged 9-12 will expand their creativity over 5 sessions in Adventures in Art! 2-D and 3-D mediums will be covered, including working with clay, painting, and creating mixed media artwork.
Deadline to register is Wednesday, August 21 at 5pm. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER TODAY!
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Parent & Child Movement
Saturdays 9:00-9:45am | Ages 2-3 + Parent | 9/7-10/26
Kids aged 2-3 and parent will enjoy interactive bonding time over 8 sessions in Parent and Child Movement! Play with your child in song and dance, helping them achieve confidence in cognitive and motor skills. Using props and imagination in themed organized play connects you with your child while watching their independence develop.
Deadline to register is Wednesdays, September 4 at 5pm. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER TODAY!
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Youth Drawing & Painting
Wednesdays 5:00-6:00pm | Ages 9-12 | 8/21-9/25
Kids aged 9-12 will develop their drawing and painting skills over 6 sessions in Youth Drawing and Painting! Complete a variety of fun projects that will include watercolor, pastels, and acrylics.
Deadline to register is Monday, August 19 at 12pm. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER TODAY!
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Youth Musical Theatre
Thursdays 2:30-3:30pm | Ages 9-13 | 8/29-10/24
Kids aged 9-13 will explore the drama of musical theatre over 9 sessions in Youth Musical Theatre! Students will sing, dance and act in this beginner friendly class and explore different musicals, styles of dance, and bring acting into movements of dance to transform into a true theater kid!
Deadline to register is Tuesday, August 27 at 12pm. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER TODAY!
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Exploring Drama & Stagecraft
Tuesdays & Thursdays 5:00-6:15pm | Ages 11-14 | 8/20-10/24
Tweens and teens aged 11-14 will learn the ins and outs of theatre arts over 20 sessions in Exploring Drama and Stagecraft! Students will gain acting experience and learn the fundamentals of playwriting, set design, costume design, and lighting design.
Deadline to register is this Friday, August 16 at 5pm. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER TODAY!
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Telfair Museums monthly Art Start program for caregivers & children, Savannah
Introduce your little ones to art @ Telfair Museums’ monthly Art Start program @ the Jepson Center in Savannah, Thurs. Aug. 15 2024 10:30-11:30AM. Register online here.
$5 per child. Adults: Members free, Non-members $12
Start your day with art. Once a month, Telfair Museums’ youngest patrons are invited to the Jepson in downtown Savannah for story time, a special tour, and an art activity. Strollers, crying babies, toddlers, and older siblings are all welcome here.
Space is limited. Pre-register to secure your spot.
Register online here.
Thurs. Aug. 15 2024 10:30-11:30AM. Register online here.
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Free art afternoon Wednesday program for homeschooling families @ SCAD Museum of Art, Savannah
Calling all homeschooling families! Amplify your student’s artist journey with an enriching workshop at the SCAD Museum of Art in Savannah on certain Wednesdays, 1-4PM. See the dates below.
In this immersive experience, education and creativity collide to offer a field study for homeschooled students.
This free event presents a unique opportunity for your students to acclimate into the art world as observers and creators. While they feed their creative minds among the exhibitions, they’ll meet other students and foster lasting community connections.
What to expect:
Artist appreciation: Encounter the work of diverse artists while touring the SCAD Museum of Art’s galleries with a museum educator.
Artmaking: Express creative ideas at interactive art stations equipped with the necessary materials and guidance to create art inspired by work seen in the museum.
Build community: Connect with other homeschooling families who share a passion for art and education.
Learn as you go: Deepen your appreciation for the world of visual expression while learning more about art styles, social significance, and the use of varied materials.
All ages are welcome. Students under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. To RSVP or send inquiries, email Hannah Thompson at hthompso@scad.edu.
This event is free and open to the public.
Upcoming sessions include:
8/14
9/11
10/16
11/13
12/11
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Free admission on second Sunday of each month at SCAD Museum of Art Savannah
SCAD MOA welcomes our Savannah community to enjoy free admission on the second Sunday of every month. Residents of Savannah or any of its surrounding counties (Chatham, Bryan, Effingham, Liberty, Beaufort, and Jasper counties) are invited to visit free of charge.
Sunday museum hours:
Upcoming 2024 free admission Sundays are:
9/8
10/13
11/10
12/8
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No reservations needed for kids’ art projects @ Henny Penny Art Space & Cafe, Savannah
Discover this laid-back Savannah spot to take your children to do a different kids’ art project each week: Henny Penny Art Space & Cafe.
Henny Penny Art Space & Cafe celebrates and supports the parent tribe by providing a family friendly art space combined with top-notch baked goods and craft coffee beverages.
Kids’ Art Project Weekly Themes Offered Daily Weekdays & Weekends
The art space is open every day from 9AM- 5PM with no reservation needed, just walk on in!
Race Track Project: Aug. 1-11. 9AM-5PM. $14.
Dog Park Project: Aug. 12-18. 9AM-5PM. $14
Avatar Project: Aug. 19-25. 9AM-5PM. $14.
Space Cadet Project: Aug. 26-31. 9AM-5PM. $14.
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Henny Penny Art Space & Cafe
1514 Bull St.
Savannah, GA, 31401
912-328-5497
info@hennypennycafe.com
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Artful Tales Friday Storytimes @ the Telfair Children’s Art Museum, Jepson Center, Savannah
Let your little ones’ imaginations soar during the new Artful Tales Story Time every Friday at 10:30AM in the Telfair Children’s Art Museum located at the Jepson Center.
This enchanting program is perfect for young art lovers and curious minds, combining the joy of storytelling with the wonder of art. Each week, Telfair Museums’ skilled storytellers will bring captivating tales to life, encouraging creativity and imagination in a vibrant, art-filled setting.
This event is free for Telfair members and included with general museum admission.
Become a Telfair member here.
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Telfair Museums monthly Art Start program for caregivers & children, Savannah
Introduce your little ones to art @ Telfair Museums’ monthly Art Start program @ the Jepson Center in Savannah Thurs. Aug. 15 2024 10:30-11:30AM.
Register online here.
$5 per child. Adults: Members free, Non-members $12
Start your day with art. Once a month, Telfair Museums’ youngest patrons are invited to the Jepson in downtown Savannah for story time, a special tour, and an art activity. Strollers, crying babies, toddlers, and older siblings are all welcome here.
Space is limited. Pre-register to secure your spot.
Register online here.
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Come to Plant Riverside District in Savannah for a FREE outdoor screening of “Night at The Museum” at MLK Park, 8PM Sun. Sept. 1 2024.
Bring a chair or a blanket, come and enjoy this classic, some handmade cocktails and delicious food, yard games and some prizes for the kiddos.
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Telfair Museums in Savannah offers fee-based afterschool classes each fall and winter for children K–12. Afterschool classes for students for Fall 2024 include painting and drawing and digital photography.
All classes are located in the Jepson Center at 207 W. York Street in Savannah unless otherwise noted.
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Youth Painting & Drawing Class for ages 9-12: Mondays 4:30-6PM
Session 1: Sept. 9-Oct. 14 2024
Session 2: Nov 4-Dec. 9 2-2024
Register online here.
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Youth Painting & Drawing class for ages 12-16; Wednesdays 4:30-6PM
Session 1: Sept. 4-Oct. 9 2024
Session 2: Nov. 6-Dec. 11 2024
Register online here.
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Digital Photography class for ages 12-16; Fridays 4:30-6PM
Session 1: Sept. 6-Oct. 11 2024
Session 2: Nov. 8-Dec. 13 2024
Register online here.
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Theater Classes for Youth at the Savannah Cultural Arts Center!
Enroll your budding actor or actress in a fun theater class! Students can explore acting, playwrighting, set design and more in Exploring Drama and Stagecraft. If musical theater is more their style, enroll them in Youth Musical Theater where they’ll sing, dance, explore musicals and more!
Classes begin Tues. Aug. 20 2024.
Exploring Drama and Stagecraft Ages 11-14 | Tuesdays and Thursdays 5-6:15PM, 8/20-10/24
Youth Musical Theater Ages 9-13 | Thursdays 2:30-3:30PM, 8/29-10/24
Visit savannahga.gov/artsclasses to learn more and register today!
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Youth and Teen Clay Classes at the Savannah Cultural Arts Center!
Clay classes are back with options for ages 9-12 and 13-18! Let your child explore the creative possibilities of clay and create pieces from their imagination. These classes range in skill level from beginner to intermediate. Classes begin Monday, August 19!
Beginning Youth Clay Ages 9-12 | Tuesdays 4-5pm, 8/20-9/24
Intermediate Youth Clay Ages 9-12 | Mondays 4-5:30pm, 8/19-9/23
Teen Clay Ages 13-18 | Mondays and Wednesdays 6-8pm, 8/19-9/25
Visit savannahga.gov/artsclasses to learn more and register today!
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Additional classes @ Savannah Cultural Arts Center include:
*Youth Drawing and Painting – Ages 9-12
Wednesdays, 5-6PM
*Adventures in Art – Ages 9-12
Saturdays, 9-10AM
*Discovering Art – Ages 6-8
Saturdays, 9-10AM
*Parent/Child Movement – Ages 2-3 + parent
Saturdays, 9-9:45AM
Visit savannahga.gov/artsclasses to learn more and register today!
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Youth and Teen Clay Classes at the Savannah Cultural Arts Center!
Clay classes are back with options for ages 9-12 and 13-18! Let your child explore the creative possibilities of clay and create pieces from their imagination. These classes range in skill level from beginner to intermediate. Classes begin Monday, August 19!
Beginning Youth Clay Ages 9-12 | Tuesdays 4-5pm, 8/20-9/24
Intermediate Youth Clay Ages 9-12 | Mondays 4-5:30pm, 8/19-9/23
Teen Clay Ages 13-18 | Mondays and Wednesdays 6-8pm, 8/19-9/25
Visit savannahga.gov/artsclasses to learn more and register today!
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Open auditions for ages 6-adult @ The Tybee Arts Association & Savannah Cultural Arts Center Studio
Land of the Sweets is a 75min inclusive, relatable, and abbreviated version of the beloved holiday classic, The Nutcracker.
Here’s your or your child’s chance to participate in this holiday tradition.
The Tybee Ballet Theatre is holding open dance auditions for roles in their 2024 performances of The Land of the Sweets. Ages 6 & older are encouraged to attend – dance experience is not a requirement. Please arrive 15 mins prior to call time to sign in.
If selected, dancers will need to attend rehearsals starting in September and leading up to the performances, presented in late fall.
Auditions are Sat. Aug. 17 2024 @ Tybee Post Theater
Sun. Aug. 18 2024 @ Tybee Post Theater
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Pre-register or learn more here.
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Non-dancing performers needed, too
If you are 18+ and interested in a non dancing performance role in Tybee Ballet Theatre’s The Land of the Sweets, please join in.
Come to a non-dancer informational meeting Sun. Aug. 18 4:30PM 2024 @ The Tybee Arts Post Theatre.
No dance experience required.
Learn more here.
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Savannah Summer Family Fun 2024: Disney Classics @ Lucas Theatre
Today Sunday Aug. 11 is your last chance to see one of the Disney classics in Lucas Theatre’s annual Disney Summer Classics film series.
Tickets are free for kids 12 & younger.
3PM Sunday Aug. 11 @ Lucas Theatre in Savannah. See the schedule here.
Arrive early for special guests, concessions specials, giveaways, and the chance to hear the theatre’s Mighty Wurlitzer theatre organ roar.
Tickets for the film are $5 for SCAD Card holders, students, seniors, and military, and $8 for the general public.
Learn more & purchase tickets here.
Summer 2024 Disney Summer Classics film series @ Lucas Theatre for the Arts, Savannah
Beauty & the Beast, Sun. Aug. 11, 3PM
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Let your child explore their creative side or dance to the beat in visual and performing arts classes designed specifically for ages 2 – 18. Visual arts classes run for 6 weeks and performing arts classes run for 10 weeks starting August 19. Register today!
Teen Classes:
Teen Jewelry and Metalsmithing (Ages 13-18)
Teen Clay (Ages 13-18)
Youth Classes:
Home School Art (Ages 6-12)
Youth Drawing and Painting (Ages 9-12)
Discovering Art (Ages 6-8)
Adventures in Art (Ages 9-12)
Intermediate Youth Clay (Ages 9-12)
Beginning Youth Clay (Ages 9-12)
Home School Clay (Ages 6-12)
Exploring Drama and Stage Craft (Ages 11-14)
Parent/Child Movement (Ages 2-3)
Discovering Dance (Ages 3-5)
Youth Musical Theater (Ages 9-13)
Registration takes place on CommunityPass. You must create a CommunityPass account and add all family members you wish to register for classes to the account. City of Savannah residents will have priority registration until July 29. Non-residents should add their child to the waitlist and will be registered according to availability.
Visit savannahga.gov/artsclasses to learn more and register.
All classes take place at the Savannah Cultural Arts Center at 201 Montgomery St.
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Free admission to local residents on Sat. Aug. 10 2024; explore Telfair Children’s Art Museum
Enjoy a Back-to-School Free Family Day with activities based on our current exhibitions at the Telfair Museums’ Jepson Center in Savannah: A Measure of Time: Anila Quayyum Agha, Lingua Flora, and Of One Mind.
Enjoy demonstrations by local artists, including Nancey B. Price, who incorporates floral imagery into her collage works, designer Ryan Cox of the Flower Factory, and #art912 exhibiting artist Alexis Javier.
Families are also invited to create light and pattern art inspired by the work of Anila Agha and explore the Telfair’s Children’s Art Museum.
Free for all local residents thanks to investment by the City of Savannah, the Georgia Council for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts.
Sat. Aug. 10, 10AM-5PM Free Admission to Local Residents; 1-4PM Family activities in the Jepson Center
*Free to residents of Chatham, Bryan, Effingham, Liberty, Bulloch, Beaufort and Jasper Counties.
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Savannah Children’s Theatre 2024-25 Season
Save the date for Savannah Children’s Theatre’s 21st season!
See the 2024-25 schedule below.
SCT will add more dates for class shows, SCT Pooler & SCT Encore, but these are the *tentative performance dates* for all community theatre productions this season!
Frederick: Aug. 30, 31, Sept. 1 2024. School performance dates TBD.
Disney’s Beauty & the Beast: Oct. 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27. Nov. 1-3 2024.
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer The Musical: Dec. 6-8, Dec. 13-15, Dec. 20-22 2024.
The Lion, The Witch & The Wardrobe: Jan. 24-26, Jan. 31. Feb. 1-2, 7-9. 2025.
Shrek The Musical: May 16-18, May 23-25, May 30-31. June 1 2025
*Dates subject to change.
Learn more here.
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Let’s celebrate the one year anniversary of the Telfair Children’s Art Museum (CAM) located at the Jepson Center in Savannah!
So many ways to celebrate. Below are just a few.
Find the complete list here.
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Month-Long Activities
Count the Cammys Contest
Each week, the person who guesses closes to the actual number of Cammys wins a complementary Family membership and gift certificate to the museum store.
Cammy Coloring Sheet
Visit the Drop-in Studio every weekend from 10am-2pm for a fun coloring activity.
Artful Tales Friday Storytimes @ the Telfair Children’s Art Museum, Jepson Center, Savannah
Let your little ones’ imaginations soar during the new Artful Tales Story Time every Friday at 10:30AM in the Telfair Children’s Art Museum located at the Jepson Center.
This enchanting program is perfect for young art lovers and curious minds, combining the joy of storytelling with the wonder of art. Each week, Telfair Museums’ skilled storytellers will bring captivating tales to life, encouraging creativity and imagination in a vibrant, art-filled setting.
This event is free for Telfair members and included with general museum admission.
Become a Telfair member here.
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Telfair Museums monthly Art Start program for caregivers & children, Savannah
Introduce your little ones to art @ Telfair Museums’ monthly Art Start program @ the Jepson Center in Savannah.
$5 per child. Adults: Members free, Non-members $12
Start your day with art. Once a month, Telfair Museums’ youngest patrons are invited to the Jepson in downtown Savannah for story time, a special tour, and an art activity. Strollers, crying babies, toddlers, and older siblings are all welcome here.
Space is limited. Pre-register to secure your spot.
Register online here.
Thurs. Aug. 15 2024 10:30-11:30AM. Register online here.
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Donations help Telfair Museums’ family programs endure
Your support toward the Telfair Children’s Art Museum (CAM) will help the museum continue providing meaningful programming, encouraging a lifelong love for art and culture, and keeping the space dynamic (new upgrades coming early 2025).
Donations of any size will be celebrated with a Cammy namecard, displayed at the Jepson Center. Donate over $25 to receive a coupon redeemable at Nothing Bundt Cakes!
Donate here.
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50 percent discount for children 10 & younger
On Sat. Aug. 24 at 8PM, bring the whole family out to Randy Wood Guitars in Bloomingdale to hear a show of live bluegrass music!
“Headin’ Home”, the award winning family band that owns 88 Keys Piano and runs Kindermusik classes, will be performing at this world class venue.
There is a 50% discount for children 10 and under.
Call to reserve your tickets- only 110 seats available!
To reserve tickets, call Randy Wood Guitars at 912-748-1930.
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Telfair Museums monthly Art Start program for caregivers & children, Savannah
Introduce your little ones to art @ Telfair Museums’ monthly Art Start program @ the Jepson Center in Savannah.
$5 per child. Adults: Members free, Non-members $12
Start your day with art. Once a month, Telfair Museums’ youngest patrons are invited to the Jepson in downtown Savannah for story time, a special tour, and an art activity. Strollers, crying babies, toddlers, and older siblings are all welcome here.
Space is limited. Pre-register to secure your spot.
Register online here.
Summer 2024 Art Start Schedule
Thurs. July 18 2024 10:30-11:30AM. Register online here.
Thurs. Aug. 15 2024 10:30-11:30AM. Register online here.
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Teen Nights @ SCAD Museum of Art in Savannah are one of this city’s best kept secrets. Older kids get to focus on different innovative themes in the inspirational environs of SCAD Museum of Art in Savannah. All skill levels are welcome. Dinner and supplies are provide. And Teen Nights are only $10 each.
Upcoming Summer 2024 Teen Nights @ SCAD Museum of Art include:
Teen Night: Totems of Time: Thurs. July 11, 4-6PM
Under the guidance of SCAD MOA educators, create a living monument in the form of a plant arrangement. Borrowing inspiration from Iván Argote’s exhibition The Burden of the Invisible, assemble large planters with native flora as an homage to your history of place. Consider how Argote’s exhibition honors people in a new way as you reimagine historical monuments of the South.
Admission to the workshop is $10. All skill levels welcome. Supplies and dinner are provided.
To sign up, email Hannah Thompson, manager of museum visitation and programming, at hthompso@scad.edu.
Learn more here.
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Teen Night: Symbols of Unity: Thurs. July 18, 4-6PM
Build your own set of Matryoshka dolls (Russian nesting dolls) inspired by Cao Fei’s exhibition At the Edge of Superhumanity. With SCAD alum Abbey Wiggam (B.F.A., fashion marketing and management, 2020) as their guide, students learn more about culturally significant relics while engaging their whimsical creativity.
Admission to the workshop is $10. All skill levels welcome. Supplies and dinner are provided.
To sign up, email Hannah Thompson, manager of museum visitation and programming, at hthompso@scad.edu.
Learn more here.
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Savannah Summer Family Fun 2024: Disney Classics @ Lucas Theatre
Get ready for a summer of Disney wonder at SCAD’s Lucas Theatre for the Arts in Savannah.
Lucas Theatre’s annual Disney Summer Classics film series provides a chance for you and your kids to experience the enchantment of beloved Disney classics on the big screen.
From princess tales to adventurous journeys, there’s something for everyone in the magical lineup.
Tickets are free for kids 12 & younger.
The movies are at 3PM on certain Sundays starting June 9 2024. See the schedule here.
Arrive early for special guests, concessions specials, giveaways, and the chance to hear the theatre’s Mighty Wurlitzer theatre organ roar.
Tickets for the film are $5 for SCAD Card holders, students, seniors, and military, and $8 for the general public.
Learn more & purchase tickets here.
Summer 2024 Disney Summer Classics film series @ Lucas Theatre for the Arts, Savannah
Wish, Sun. June 9, 3PM.
The Princess Diaries, Sun. June 16, 3PM
Finding Nemo, Sun. July 7, 3PM
Alice in Wonderland, Sun. July 21, 3PM
Hercules, Sun. Aug. 4, 3PM
Beauty & the Beast, Sun. Aug. 11, 3PM
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Teen Nights @ SCAD Museum of Art in Savannah are one of this city’s best kept secrets. Older kids get to focus on different innovative themes in the inspirational environs of SCAD Museum of Art in Savannah. All skill levels are welcome. Dinner and supplies are provide. And Teen Nights are only $10 each.
Upcoming Summer 2024 Teen Nights @ SCAD Museum of Art include:
Teen Night: Photographic Memory: Thurs. June 6, 4-6PM
Inspired by Awol Erizku’s exhibition X, SCAD alum Michael Schalk (B.F.A., photography, 2017) guides students through photographic storytelling. By incorporating sentimental elements and colors to reflect individuality, participants design a photoshoot to evoke their personalities using a cellphone camera and Polaroids shared among the group.
Admission to the workshop is $10. All skill levels welcome. Supplies and dinner are provided.
To sign up, email Hannah Thompson, manager of museum visitation and programming, at hthompso@scad.edu.
Learn more here.
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Teen Night: Artifacts and Fictions Pt. 1: Thurs. June 13, 4-6PM
Meet SCAD alum Derek Larson (M.F.A., sequential art, 2011) during this two-part series as you create and paint pottery. Source inspiration from Cammie Staros and Iván Argote’s exhibitions as you build your own clay sculpture. Return June 20 to paint narratives on your pottery.
Admission to the workshop is $20, which covers both parts of this series. All skill levels welcome. Supplies and dinner are provided.
To sign up, email Hannah Thompson, manager of museum visitation and programming, at hthompso@scad.edu.
Learn more here.
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Teen Night: Artifacts and Fictions Pt. 2: Thurs. June 20, 4-6PM
Revisit pottery design with SCAD alum Derek Larson (M.F.A., sequential art, 2011) as you pick back up on the clay works created during part one. Fired and ready for paint, students’ vessels await painted scenes inspired by works in Cammie Staros’ Sunken City.
Admission to the workshop is free for those who attended part one of the series. All skill levels welcome. Supplies and dinner are provided.
To sign up, email Hannah Thompson, manager of museum visitation and programming, at hthompso@scad.edu.
Learn more here
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Teen Night: Identity Flex: Thurs. June 27, 4-6PM
Unravel the connection between fibers, fashion, and photography found in SCAD MOA’s GENDERQUAKE exhibition with SCAD alum Kamryn Shawron (B.F.A., fibers, 2016). Create a beaded and embellished photograph while discussing the significance of textiles as a means of expression. Bring your own photograph or source one from given materials.
Admission to the workshop is $10. All skill levels welcome. Supplies and dinner are provided.
To sign up, email Hannah Thompson, manager of museum visitation and programming, at hthompso@scad.edu.
Learn more here.
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Teen Night: Totems of Time: Thurs. July 11, 4-6PM
Under the guidance of SCAD MOA educators, create a living monument in the form of a plant arrangement. Borrowing inspiration from Iván Argote’s exhibition The Burden of the Invisible, assemble large planters with native flora as an homage to your history of place. Consider how Argote’s exhibition honors people in a new way as you reimagine historical monuments of the South.
Admission to the workshop is $10. All skill levels welcome. Supplies and dinner are provided.
To sign up, email Hannah Thompson, manager of museum visitation and programming, at hthompso@scad.edu.
Learn more here.
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Teen Night: Symbols of Unity: Thurs. July 18, 4-6PM
Build your own set of Matryoshka dolls (Russian nesting dolls) inspired by Cao Fei’s exhibition At the Edge of Superhumanity. With SCAD alum Abbey Wiggam (B.F.A., fashion marketing and management, 2020) as their guide, students learn more about culturally significant relics while engaging their whimsical creativity.
Admission to the workshop is $10. All skill levels welcome. Supplies and dinner are provided.
To sign up, email Hannah Thompson, manager of museum visitation and programming, at hthompso@scad.edu.
Learn more here.
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Free Workshop: Spend the afternoon immersed in art at SCAD MOA: June 12 & June 17
Calling all homeschooling families! Amplify your student’s artist journey with an enriching workshop at the SCAD Museum of Art. In this immersive experience, education and creativity collide to offer a field study for homeschooled students.
This event presents a unique opportunity for your students to acclimate into the art world as observers and creators. While they feed their creative minds among the exhibitions, they’ll meet other students and foster lasting community connections.
What to expect:
All ages are welcome. Students under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. To RSVP or send inquiries, email Hannah Thompson at hthompso@scad.edu. This event is free and open to the public.
Learn more here.
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Savannah Summer Family Fun 2024: Disney Classics @ Lucas Theatre
Get ready for a summer of Disney wonder at SCAD’s Lucas Theatre for the Arts in Savannah.
Lucas Theatre’s annual Disney Summer Classics film series provides a chance for you and your kids to experience the enchantment of beloved Disney classics on the big screen.
From princess tales to adventurous journeys, there’s something for everyone in the magical lineup.
Tickets are free for kids 12 & younger.
The movies are at 3PM on certain Sundays starting June 9 2024. See the schedule here.
Arrive early for special guests, concessions specials, giveaways, and the chance to hear the theatre’s Mighty Wurlitzer theatre organ roar.
Tickets for the film are $5 for SCAD Card holders, students, seniors, and military, and $8 for the general public.
Learn more & purchase tickets here.
Summer 2024 Disney Summer Classics film series @ Lucas Theatre for the Arts, Savannah
Wish, Sun. June 9, 3PM.
The Princess Diaries, Sun. June 16, 3PM
Finding Nemo, Sun. July 7, 3PM
Alice in Wonderland, Sun. July 21, 3PM
Hercules, Sun. Aug. 4, 3PM
Beauty & the Beast, Sun. Aug. 11, 3PM
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Cheap summer kids’ weekday movies have become a summer tradition over the years. That tradition continues for this Summer 2024 with the following cheap weekday morning kids’ movies:
$2 movies Tuesdays & Thursdays @ 10AM @ both Pooler movie theaters.
$1.75 movies Mondays & Thursdays @ Cinemark in Bluffton SC.
$3 movies Mondays & Wednesdays @ AMC Classics Savannah 11.
Here are the 2024 Savannah-area summer kids’ movies schedules:
Bluffton SC
Summer Kids Movie Series @ Cinemark in Bluffton SC.
See the Summer 2024 schedule here.
$1.75 movies 9:30AM Wednesdays @ Cinemark in Bluffton SC.
Located in: Berkeley Place 106 Buckwalter Pkwy, Bluffton, SC 29910
$1 OFF deals on kids’ snack packs and any size popcorn & drink combos during Summer Movie Clubhouse showtimes.
This summer’s movie line up is:
July 31: Migration
August 7: Hotel Transylvania
August 14: Paddington 2
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Savannah
Summer Kids’ Movie Series Schedule @ AMC CLASSIC Savannah 11.
Every Monday & Wednesday June 24-Aug. 14. Tickets are $3 plus tax. Showtimes to be announced.
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