Fall 2025 marks two milestone anniversaries for Kindermusik with 88 Keys: 11 years at their dedicated Bloomingdale studio, and 23 years of teaching Kindermusik around coastal Georgia.
Kindermusik is offering 6 FREE celebration classes for the community!
Come to one of the dates below for a totally free class with a fun surprise theme, sweet treats, and special gifts for everyone.
Spaces are limited in all the classes and will be closed as soon as each one fills
Limit, you may only enroll in one class. Choose your preferred time and come celebrate.
Enjoy open play in Rise Gymnastics‘ safe, kid-friendly gym space where little ones can climb, jump, balance, and explore at their own pace. It’s the perfect way to burn energy, build coordination, and connect with other families!
9:30AM-11:00AMTuesdays & Fridays
For ages 5 and younger- must be accompanied by an adult
Early drop-off available from 7:30–9:00am for just $10
Your kids will spend the day moving, learning gymnastics, doing arts and crafts and having FUN in the gym while making new friends and burning off energy.
Register today through the Parent Portal – spots are limited!
Need a childfree evening? Rise Gymnastics in Savannah has you covered.
Saturday, September 27th
6:00–10:00 PM
Rise Gymnastics Academy
Drop off your kids (ages 5–12) for a night full of games, gymnastics, crafts, dinner, and more while you enjoy a well-deserved night out!
$50 per child
$30 for each additional sibling
Spots are limited—reserve your child’s spot today for a night of fun and some well-earned free time for you. Register online through the parent portal and under the events tab.
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We love how great The Jam Urban Athletic Club for Kids is about having day camp when Savannah-Chatham County public schools close for weather-related concerns or just for regularly scheduled school holidays.
For example: The Jam will host a school closure day camp Fri. Oct. 10 & Mon. Oct. 13, 9AM-3PM, two days that SCCPSS schools will be closed.
Artful Afternoon (Wednesday from 1-4pm) – Sept. 10 and Oct. 8
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.
All ages are welcome. Students under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. This event is free and open to the public.
To RSVP or for more information, email Hannah Thompson, manager of museum visitation and programming, at hthompso@scad.edu.
Let your imagination run wild at this weekly drawing workshop for aspiring creatives focusing on the basic principles of art and design. Seek inspiration in the galleries, meet new friends, and begin preparing a portfolio of your work as museum educators offer tutorials to perfect your drawing skills.
This workshop for middle school and high school students is free and open to the public.
To RSVP or for more information, email Hannah Thompson, manager of museum visitation and programming, at hthompso@scad.edu.
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Mini Masters (Monday 11am-12pm) – Sept. 15 and Oct. 20
Calling all little creatives! Embark on a journey of artistic expression, discovery, and exploration with SCAD MOA educators. Join us every third Monday for imaginative activities designed especially for children and inspired by our latest exhibitions. While enjoying art projects, gallery visits, and snack time, your budding geniuses (and you) can form new friendships.
Mini Masters Monday is programmed for children ages 1–4. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Admission is $5 per child. Mini Masters memberships are also available to families at $25 for 12 months (a savings of $45) and include complimentary admission to Mini Masters Mondays in addition to individual museum membership benefits.
To RSVP or for more information, email Hannah Thompson, manager of museum visitation and programming, at hthompso@scad.edu.
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Fall Festival 2025@ Riverfront Gymnastics in Bloomingdale
Riverfront Gymnastics in Bloomingdale just outside of Savannah is celebrating their incredible community with this heartwarming event!
This special Fall Festival Donation event is the perfect opportunity for families to come together for fun, connection, and a meaningful cause.
From games and seasonal treats to giving back in a big way, it’s all about lifting up others while enjoying the spirit of the season!
Fall Festival Donation Event: featuring fall photo booth, trunk or treat & silent auction, 3-6PM Sat. Oct. 18 2025 @ Riverfront Gymnastics in Bloomingdale. Open to the public. All donations benefit Memorial Health Dwaine & Cynthia Willet Children’s Hospital of Savannah.
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There’s a new graphic design class now being offered @ Scribble Art Studio in Savannah. This is in addition to the studio’s regular after-school art classes, home-school art classes, fiber arts classes and portfolio builder classes.
The new Graphic Design Lab is Tuesdays 4:30-5:30pm and explores a variety of materials to make great art! This class will spark creativity and inspiration for students wanting to hone in on their skills or simply dive into an afternoon of making.
Registration is open for Savannah Children’s Choir 2025-26 season.
For children ages 4-18.
*Touring & Intermediate Choir (ages 8-18)
*Discovery Choir (ages 4-7)
Savannah Children’s Choir is one of the few organizations in greater Savannah where kids from different schools, different faiths, and different backgrounds can get to know one another and work together.
Every Monday after school, children ranging in age from 4-18 gather to rehearse, read music, work on their vocal intonation, and develop important life skills. In addition to two weekend retreats each semester, the singers ramp up their rehearsal schedule for special concerts and performances, devoting countless hours to the pursuit of perfection.
Come to Savannah Children’s Museum for the second program in this school year’s Little Learners series: a special visit with our friends from Savannah-Ogeechee Canal Museum and Nature Center, Friday, September 26th, 10am-Noon at Savannah Children’s Museum.
Little ones and their caregivers will do a special Savannah Ogeechee Canal Museum and Nature Center nature activity.
Visitors will also participate in open exploration of our museum and our weekly Farm Friday program featuring a special farm-to-table snack.
Included with the cost of admission. Free for Coastal Heritage Society members.
Become a Coastal Heritage Society member here.(Six sites, one price for $125/year)
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Come to Savannah Children’s Museum for another program in this school year’s Little Learners series: a special visit with our friends from Skidaway Island State Park, Wednesday, October 22nd 10am-Noon at Savannah Children’s Museum.
Little ones and their caregivers will do a special Skidaway Island State Park nature activity.(Psst: a little bird told us it MAY be their popular Snakes of Skidaway program!)
Included with the cost of admission. Free for Coastal Heritage Society members.
Become a Coastal Heritage Society member here.(Six sites, one price for $125/year)
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That smile says it all — back in the pool and absolutely loving it! There’s nothing better than the splash of progress and the confidence that comes from every swim lesson at British Swim School of Savannah.
We’re so proud of our little Minnow — and clearly, he’s loving every second.
Happy swimmer, happy hearts. Let’s keep making waves!
Jr.CAC is a companion program to the Cultural Affairs Commission (CAC) designed to offer school-aged youth an opportunity to help shape arts and culture in Savannah. CAC is an 18-member board appointed by the Mayor and Alderman who advise and recommend arts and cultural programming for the City of Savannah.
Students who sit on Jr. CAC will review programs and supply input on how art and cultural programming impacts local youth and their communities. They will also help develop future art, culture, and history programming for the City of Savannah.
Applications are open to students in grades 9-12 who attend a public or a private school and live within Savannah city limits. Applications will run from Aug. 1 to Aug. 31. Students who are selected for Jr.CAC can earn volunteer hours for school.
Interested students and parents can learn more and apply at savannahga.gov/jrcac.
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*All ages welcome to the program. Ages 6 & up may hold a hatchling.
Guest speakers from the Skidaway Audubon Diamondback Terrapin Rescue project will be sharing information about their efforts to help the population recover by relocating eggs to safer nesting boxes.
Unless otherwise noted, programs are free. $5 for parking.
An * indicates pre-registration is required.
Call the Visitor Center at 912.598.2300 to register for programs with an asterisk *.
Archery*: Sunday Sept. 28, 10am-Noon. Hour-long slots available during the hours listed. Learn the basics of archery and test your skills on the range. This program will cover basic safety and technique. Equipment provided. Participants must be at least 10 years old. $10 per person. Please call the Visitor Center to reserve your hour in advance. Plan to arrive at least 10 minutes early to check in at the archery range near the day use comfort station.
Corn Hole: 10AM-3PM Labor Day Mon. Sept. 1: Relax, unwind, surrounded by nature, with a game or two of cornhole with your friends, family. Game equipment will be set up outside the Interpretive Center.
Diamondback Terrapin Hatchlings Show & Tell: 10AM Sat. Sept. 20. Guest speakers from the Skidaway Audubon Diamondback Terrapin Rescue project will share info about their efforts to help the population recover by relocating eggs to safer nesting boxes. Come to the Interpretive Center for a Show & Tell to see the hatchlings & hear about this important project.
Fungi Friday Hike, 10AM Friday Sept. 26: Have you ever wondered how and why mushrooms grow the way they do? Join our interpretive ranger to learn more as we find and identify fungi on and near the trails. Be sure to bring your smartphone or camera! Meet at the Big Ferry Trailhead. 1-2 mile hike.
Girl Scouts Love State Parks Day: 9AM-2PM Sat. Sept. 13. Girl Scouts LOVE State Parks – especially Skidaway Island State Park! Gather your Troop, come for a visit. We can always use your help keeping the trails clean. Check in at the front desk in the Visitor Center, 9AM-2PM for assignments, materials. Parking is free for volunteers. Check in at the front desk for your volunteer parking pass.
History Hike – How to Build an Island: 10AM Sun. Sept. 14. Natural history buffs will enjoy this excitng hike all about the formation of the barrier islands in our area, including information about the mega fauna that once lived here. Meet at the Big Ferry Trailhead for a 1.5 mile hike.
History with a Twist* 1-3PM Sat. Sept. 6: It’s 2025 and we’re celebrating 50 years as a state park. Come learn about the history of the area and park while you create and tye-dye your own unique souvenir t-shirt. $20 per person. Sizes available: S, M, L, XL. Shirts are plain white with a special 50 year commemorative design printed in black. Supplies provided. Please call the Visitor Center to register in advance. Meet on the sidewalk on the right side of the Visitor Center.
Paint a Passerine: 2PM Sun. Sept. 7: Fly on over to the Interpretive Center and paint a picture of one of the many perching birds that can be found at the park! Materials provided. Beginners and all ages welcome. $4 per painter.
Read with a Ranger, 10AM Tues. Sept. 16 & Tues. Sept. 23. Young children will enjoy getting out for this hour of interactive reading. Listen to nature stories perfect for children with a love of the outdoors. Meet at the Interpretive Center; program will be held outside in fair weather.
Roving Ranger, Sept. 3, Sept. 11 & 12, Sept. 17, Sept. 25: A ranger will be roving the trails to answer your questions about local flora, fauna, and more.
Snakes of Skidaway: Rat Snake @ 2PM Fri. Sept. 5; 2PM Thurs. Sept. 18: Come by the Interpretive Center to learn all about one of our ambassador snakes: This month, we will feature one of the corn snakes & the eastern king snake. You will have the opportunity to meet & touch the snake.
Unboxing the Box Turtle: 2PM Tues. Sept. 9 + 1PM Sun. Sept. 21: Come meet some of our most elusive residents, the box turtles, and learn about their habits and amazing characteristics. Meet in the Interpretive Center.
Your State Parks Day: 10AM Sat. Sept. 27. The Friends of Skidaway Island State Park is growing! Make new friend, join our group of volunteers as we tackle the trails, filling holes & cuƫting back vegetation. Bring work gloves, a water bottle. Meet at the Interpretive Center. Be prepared to help with trail cleanup for 2 – 2.5 hours. Snacks will be provided by the Friends of Skidaway Island State Park.
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