What’s better than a free workout on Saturday morning?

A FREE Workout + Tacos!

It’s Cinco de Mayo AND First Saturday Friend Fest at Crossfit Hyperformance Athletics in Savannah.

Join Crossfit Hyperformance Athletics, Savannah this Saturday at 9AM for the classic First Saturday Friend Fest workout. Bring a friend or come make a new one. Then stay for taco salad bar and a viewing of the movie Redeemed and Dominant (a Crossfit Games documentary).

If you stay for the movie, make sure to bring a lawn chair or something comfy to sit in.

CrossFit Hyperformance​, 904 E. 70th St.Savannah, 31405
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Operation Empower Health – Greater Savannah 2018

St. Joseph’s/Candler and Georgia Southern University are supporting the U.S. Military to provide no-cost healthcare for those in need in our region.

Savannah was selected as the flagship site for the Department of Defense’s 2018 Innovative Readiness Training Program after SJ/C and Georgia Southern submitted a proposal to host it.

Dubbed Operation Empower Health – Greater Savannah, the training will have troops from every branch of the military in Savannah to provide medical, dental, vision and veterinary services for more than 6,000 people. The services will be provided for those 18-years-old and older at various locations in Chatham County from May 10-18 2018.

No proof of income, residency or picture ID is required for services.

All are welcome, especially the under/uninsured.

Find more details online here or call 912-819-5300 or email IRTVolunteers@sjchs.org

Celebrate Port Royal, SC’s wetlands 6th anniversary on Sat. May 12, 9-11AM @ the free, annual “Birthday for the Birds” bash.

The “Birthday for the Birds Celebration” marks the sixth birthday of the Port Royal’s Cypress Wetlands park.

A bird parade at 8:30AM begins the festivities. The parade starts @ Port Royal Elementary School and proceeds on Paris Avenue to the wetlands amphitheater.

The event is free & open to the public. It includes cake, popcorn and bird hats, too. 

The birthday celebration hosted by Fripp Island Audubon Club will include tours of the wetlands, a scavenger hunt, an art show featuring local student art, wildlife on display such as baby alligators and snakes, live music with DJ Billy Drysdale and a cake-cutting.

In season, the wetlands are the home to a rookery of several species of wading birds including egrets, herons, white ibis and wood storks.

Cypress Wetlands Port Royal SC
Paris Avenue
Port Royal, SC 29935
Contact: Pete Richards via email at richardspete42@gmail.com or call 843-441-2153

FREE SCAD Sand Arts Festival 2018

Save the date for the annual SCAD Sand Arts Festival.

SCAD Sand Arts Festival
Fri. May 11 2018
Tybee Island, GA
South Beach by Tybee pier (note the new location that’s different from previous years)

See SCAD students, alumni, faculty & staff create elaborate sand creations on Tybee’s beach. Participants vie for awards and prizes, including the coveted top prize for SCAD Spirit.

See the 2017 winners here.

The public is invited to enjoy SCAD Sand Arts Festival.

Kindermusik Savannah with 88 Keys Piano in Savannah: the world’s most trusted name in early music education, founded in 1978.

Classes on weekdays, weekends and special evening events! Come see what Kindermusik is all about at next their event: free demo classes with donut holes after the class for brand new families, Mon. April 30 and Tues. May 1 at 10AM. Spaces are limited so enrollment is required by texting FREE MUSIC to 912-432-5885 or email info@kindermusikwith88keys.com.

Join Kindermusik Savannah for their last April play date, Sat. April 28 at 10AM, featuring live bluegrass music. For more info and to enroll, visit kindermusikwith88keys.com .

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

Free bring your mom to workout day @ Crossfit Hyperformance Athletics in Savannah  Sat. May 12 2018, 10:15AM

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Guest Post by Jennifer McKenzie, owner of Crossfit Hyperformance Athletics in Savannah

It’s called Exercise Deficit Disorder.

And it’s a problem, especially for our children.

Changes in our lifestyle over the last few generations (consuming more high calorie, low nutrient food and moving less) are the primary cause of increased obesity rates in our kids. It’s far more than genetic. And it’s not slowing down anytime soon.

Sedentary behavior is contributing to the decline of health indicators in children and adults, with behavior patterns beginning to emerge as soon as age 6 and worsening into adulthood. The shift in activity pattern has now been coined “Exercise Deficit Disorder”. We believe that being healthy is more than having good physical markers. It’s also having the ability to learn new things, focus, control emotions, make friends, and feel generally happy. As parents, we want our kids to be healthy in mind and body.

The youth program at  Crossfit Hyperformance Athletics in Savannah specifically addresses these issues. As a Crossfit Kids Affiliate, “The program is comprised of elements designed to reduce Exercise Deficit Disorder and poor lifestyle choices: laying the foundational movement patterns, providing children with a portion of the prescribed amount of exercise for the week, improving muscular and cardiovascular fitness, discussing the roles of food, and providing endless opportunities for success – all while keeping the class and it’s information fun and engaging.” From Crossfit Kids Training Guide.

The purpose of the Hyperformance Youth program is to attack the prevalence of Exercise Deficit Disorder. Classes for rising 1st through 5th grade students happen every Wednesday at 3:30PM and Saturday at 10:15AM.

Join Crossfit Hyperformance Athletics in Savannah for a free trial class today.  Email jen@crossfithp.com or call 912-335-3615.

Free bring your mom to workout day : Sat. May 12 2018, 10:15AM

CrossFit Hyperformance​, 904 E. 70th St.Savannah, 31405
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Free for moms on Mother’s Day 2018 in Savannah 

On Sunday, May 13 2018, admission to all Coastal Heritage Society sites in Savannah are FREE for mothers and grandmothers in honor of Mother’s Day! That includes:
*Savannah Children’s Museum. See schedule of daily here. 
*Georgia State Railroad Museum
*Old Fort Jackson
*Pinpoint Heritage Museum

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FREE for moms on Sat. May 12 
Free bring your mom to workout day @ Crossfit Hyperformance in Savannah, 10:15AM. Details here.

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Free for moms on Mother’s Day Weekend in Jacksonville 

Celebrate MOM with free admission to Jacksonville Zoo on Mother’s Day Weekend 2018.
Mom gets in free with the purchase of any adult or child’s ticket with the coupon.

Click here for more info.

Jacksonville Zoo & Garden, 370 Zoo Parkway Jacksonville, Fla 32218, (904) 757-4463 www.jacksonvillezoo.org

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Fort Pulaski National Monument Free Entrance Day in celebration of National Park Week will be Sat. April 21, 9AM-5PM.

In celebration of Junior Ranger Day, there will be a Jamboree on the Air for families who are interested in Amateur Radio. Radio operators will demonstrate how to use the technical equipment, as well as making contact with other radio operators around the state, country and world. Students will be given a unique opportunity to talk on the radio once contacts have been established between the licensed radio operators. This is a STEM activity. Students and family members wishing to obtain their license must study concepts in science, technology, engineering and math.

Fort Pulaski, Hwy 80 East Savannah, 31410-0757 tel: (912) 786-5787. Details here. 

Family Is To Fitness as….

Peas are to Carrots? Peanut butter is to Jelly? Family and Fitness just go together.

Without a doubt, Crossfit Hyperformance Athletics in Savannah clients that have been the most successful in their fitness endeavors for the long term are those who involve their entire family.

Families that sweat together…

Have meaningful conversations around fitness and food.
Create opportunities to set, reach, and celebrate goals.
Create bonds and memories that last.
Pair being fit with having fun.

Join Crossfit Hyperformance Athletics in Savannah for a free trial kids class this week! For details email jen@crossfithp.com or call 912-335-3615. 

For more information on kids classes, middle and high school strength and conditioning classes, or adult programs visit www.crossfithp.com

Summer kids camp information available at www.crossfithp.com/summer

CrossFit Hyperformance​, 904 E. 70th St.Savannah, 31405
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There’s a new autism resource in Savannah that provides clinic, school, and in-home ABA and speech therapy services to families.

Learn more about CABS autism & ABA services in Savannah at an open house, Sat. April 7, 10AM-1PM @ 107 Southern Blvd., Savannah 31405 (at 16 & Chatham Parkway).

CABS provides individualized consultation and therapy services to children and families living with Autism Spectrum Disorders, Communication Disorders, Behavior Disorders & Learning Disabilities.

Come learn about the services offered; meet the team; get answers to your insurance questions & more.

About CABS

CABS provides individualized consultation and therapy services to children and families living with Autism Spectrum Disorders.

Services are provided in the home, school, community, and clinic settings.

Using the guiding principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), the CABS team works closely with you and your child to determine a treatment approach that will best meet your child and family’s needs.

Learn more here. 

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You are invited to a FREE family event to celebrate reading and literacy: “Books, Blankets & Family Fun!”

On Sat. April 14, 2018, Savannah-Chatham County Public Schools will take over Daffin Park for their annual Family Engagement Day event. There will be food trucks on site, music and games, as well as reading activities and special guests – like celebrity reader Adrian Peterson, a former Georgia Southern standout and NFL player.

The top 3 schools with the most parent attendance will receive prizes. The event is 10AM-3PM.

Books, Blankets & Family Fun!” FREE Family Event
Sat. April 14, 2018, 10AM-3PM
Daffin Park, 1500 E. Victory Drive, Savannah

The Wilmington Island Farmers’ Market will host a Family Fun Day this Sat. April 7, 9AM-1PM featuring free tours of the Islands High School greenhouse, beautiful spring flowers for purchase, an appearance by the Enchant My Party princesses and a kids yoga class with Yogi Palz.

Other highlights include Jenni’s Treats on the Street food truck, $1 hot dogs, pet adoptions from Georgia Rescue, Rehabilitation and Relocation, live music, a bounce house, fun crafts and face painting.

The market will also offer its customary variety of delicious food, produce and handcrafted items for purchase from regional vendors.

This event is free and open to the public.

WHEN: Sat. April 7, 2018
9AM-1PM
Kids Yoga with Yogi Palz: 9:30-10AM
Enchant My Party Princesses: 10-11AM
Jenni’s Treats on the Street Food Truck: 10AM-1PM
$1 Hot Dogs: 11AM-1PM

WHERE:
Islands High School
170 Whitemarsh Island Road
Savannah, Ga. 31410

Kwame Alexander, New York Times-bestselling author and 2015 Newbery Medal recipient, will give a special free presentation in Savannah in April 2018.

Alexander will return to Savannah April 17 for a special presentation and signing of his new book REBOUND, the follow-up to the Newbery-award winning THE CROSSOVER. Alexander was a speaker at the 2017 Savannah Children’s Book Festival.

This event is free, kid-friendly and open to the public.

Kwame Alexander “Rebound” Tour
Tues. April 17 2018 @ 5-6PM
Southwest Chatham Library
14097 Abercorn St.
Savannah, GA 31419
912-925-8305

Learn more here. 

Savannah Earth Day Festival 2018
11AM-4PM @ Forsyth Park
FREE & Open to the public
Produced by the Savannah Chatham Sustainability Coalition (SCSC) with the support of the City of Savannah and other sponsors. The SCSC is a non profit that is committed to collaborate with businesses and organizations to secure a sustainable future for all of the people in our community.

The theme for this year’s event is “Zero Waste” – this theme is in tandem with Earth Day Network (www.earthday.org) them – “End Plastic Pollution”. There will be exhibits throughout the festival in Forsyth Park that raise awareness of the amount of plastic used in daily life.

Festival will include:
* a large scale sculpture made of recycled plastic bottles created by an artist collective The Revival Society. These artists have been traveling to schools to engage the students in the bottle collection by creating Trash Monster Cans designed by students. www.therevivalsociety.org
* The Savannah Tree Foundation annual tree walk at 11AM, beginning at the Candler Oak near the Law School on Drayton.
* Other returning exhibitors include Caretta Research Project, 100 Miles, UGA Extension Chatham County, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, The Dolphin Project, Step Up Savannah, YFACE /Youth For A Cleaner Environment, Clean Coast, Sierra Club, SCAD Design for Sustainability, Go Green Armstrong, Savannah Urban Garden Alliance and our Ogeechee and Savannah Riverkeepers.
* Free workshops. Topics include: Waste to Wealth: How to Use the Three R’s (Reducing, Reusing and Recycling) to Your Advantage, Dispelling the Fear of Snakes!, Wild Medicinal Mushrooms, Protecting the Bees, 50 Ways to Save the Planet without Leaving your Kitchen,
* Workshops especially for the children. Oatland Island Wildlife and Burton 4-H to offer an afternoon of environmental education.
* Miss SE Earth contestant, Talisha White present her youth workshop on the importance of water conservation, “Miraculous Miranda the Mermaid.” Workshops begin at 11:30AM

Musical acts include:
11am Matthew Jaidev
11:45am Josephine Johnson
1:15pm Keystone Postcard
2:45pm Laiken Love and the Fellowship
3:15pm Ember City

Learn more here.

The ArchaeoBus will be at Forsyth Park in Savannah this Sat. March 24 9AM-1PM offering free archaeology activities for kids & adults. Discover. Learn. Enjoy.

ArchaeoBus is a travelling emissary, bringing dynamic educational interactive programs to adults of all ages, families, K-12 and college students.

Activities meet many mandated education standards.

The ArchaeoBus is owned by The Society for Georgia Archaeology, a 501(c) 3 non-profit. Sponsored by the Coastal Georgia Archaeological Society.

Sat. March 24 2018, 9AM-1PM
Located at the Forsyth Farmer’s Market, Forsyth Park on E. Park Avenue in Savannah.

Fun archaeology activities for adults and kids.

Bring your kids to a free How Does your Garden Grow? program @ the Morris Center in Ridgeland, SC.

Free & open to the public. For children from kindergarten-2nd grade.

How Does Your Garden Grow?
Tues. April 3, 4:30-6PM
Limit: 15 children (Parents always welcome!)
Morris Center For Lowcountry Heritage
10782 S Jacob Smart Blvd.
Ridgeland, SC 29936
843-284-9227
Email: Info@morrisheritagecenter.org

Director of Programs, Annmarie Reiley-Kay, and retired educator, Leslie Natoli, will guide children through hands-on learning activities.

Children will learn basic parts of the plant and what plants need to grow while painting, coloring, and planting seeds.

Each child will conclude their experience by taking home a decorated flower pot, a seedling ready to plant, and hopefully an enthusiasm for gardening! Children’s “informal wear” strongly encouraged.

Pre-Registration is required. Learn more here.

FREE SCAD Sand Arts Festival 2018

Save the date for the annual SCAD Sand Arts Festival.

SCAD Sand Arts Festival
Fri. May 11 2018
Tybee Island, GA
South Beach by Tybee pier (note the new location that’s different from previous years)

See SCAD students, alumni, faculty & staff create elaborate sand creations on Tybee’s beach. Participants vie for awards and prizes, including the coveted top prize for SCAD Spirit.

See the 2017 winners here.

The public is invited to enjoy SCAD Sand Arts Festival.

Join the Savannah State STEM Success Center for fun, exciting, and educational events involving STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics)-based activities.

STEM Edutainment is Sat. March 31, 9AM-3PM @ Savannah State University.

This event is for 4th-8th graders. Space is limited so register quickly and confirm an accurate number of attendees.

Register online here.

The event is FREE, however, students attending the program will need to provide their own lunch. Lunch will be available for purchase through Thompson Hospitality Dining Services, $10 will cover the cost of lunch.

Learn more here.

The 2018 Savannah Scottish Games – Sat. May 5 2018 at Bethesda Academy – are the fourth oldest Scottish Games in the southeastern United States.

The Savannah Scottish Games are a celebration of Scottish heritage and music, the Games truly have something for everyone to enjoy including entertainment by City Hotel and the Savannah Ceili Band, a Highland dancing competition, traditional heavy athletics, Celtic ale from Asheville, NC’s Highland Brewery, and a wide variety of Scottish art available for purchase.

The games will also feature the very popular traditional heavy athletic events including the caber toss and hammer throw, children’s activities, and border collie skill demonstrations.

Gates will open at 9AM and closing ceremonies will take place at 4:30PM Sat. May 5 2018.

Cost

Tickets free for children 10 and younger. Find adult & senior ticket prices here. 

To purchase tickets and for more information on the 42nd Annual Savannah Scottish Games, please visit www.savannahscottishgames.com.

Details

The Games will kick offer an exciting day of some annual favorites including the highly anticipated Heavy Athletics Competition. Kilt-donning athletes will battle it out in a variety of traditional events including the Caber Toss, Sheaf Toss, Scottish Hammer Throw, Open Stone Put. The most spectacular event is the Caber Toss – ‘ye casting of the bar’.

The 2018 USIR Highland Dancing Southern Regional Championships, one of six competitions held throughout the U.S. each spring, will also take place on May 5 at the Savannah Scottish Games. Five age groups will compete in four dances, with the top three winners in each group at Savannah eligible to compete in the 2018 USIR National Championship.

The following bands will perform throughout the day:
Mercer University Pipes & Drums
Coastal FLorida Police & Fire Pipes & Drums
Savannah Pipes & Drums
Charleston Police Pipes & Drums

Additional Games highlights include:
Scottish marketplace with traditional artisan goods and refreshments
Armored sword fighting (the kiddos will love this!)
Scottish border collie herding demonstrations
Children’s activities including pint-sized tug-of-war, sheaf toss, caber toss, haggis hurl, stone throw, welly toss, sack race and kilted run
Clan booths & exhibits
Genealogy tent on clan row with information on Highland Scots, Lowland Scots, Ulster Scots (Scots-Irish), Irish, English, Manx, Welsh, and Orkney

IF YOU GO

WHAT: 42nd Annual Savannah Scottish Games
WHEN: Saturday May 5, 2018
Opens at 9AM to the public | Closing ceremonies at 4:30PM
WHERE: Bethesda Academy
9520 Ferguson Ave.
Savannah, Georgia
CONTACT: Savannah.scottish.games@gmail.com

32nd ANNUAL BEACH BUM PARADE 2018

Fri. May 18, 2018 6:30-8:30PM
Come prepared to be soaked at the Annual Tybee Beach Bum Parade! This classic Tybee event is a favorite for the whole family. Equip yourself with waterguns and other water soaking paraphernalia to douse the passing by parade floats.

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The A-Town Get Down Art & Music Festival will return to Savannah for its 8th year on Sat. April 21 2018, noon-10PM on Indian Street – Under the Bridge, between Fahm and Warner Streets.

The festival, held each year in memory and honor of SCAD student Alex “A-Town” Townsend, operates with the mission of increasing access to art and music experiences throughout the Savannah community. There will be endless entertainment for attendees of all ages.

Admission is free for children 12 and younger. Receive 25% off adult tickets with the promo code: SOUTHERNMAMAS . Purchase tickets online here. 

Savannah’s hands-on, interactive, family-friendly celebration of live art, music, and food truck cuisine includes a robust musical lineup of familiar favorites, including headliner Chuck Leavell, who many in the Savannah area will remember as a key figure in The Allman Brothers Band. Leavell’s keyboard work has also been heard on the works of Eric Clapton, the Rolling Stones, George Harrison, and many other prominent artists.

Festival attendees will also enjoy performances by The New Familiars, called ‘an Americana rock & roll fixture’ in the southeast; Southern Avenue, considered to be Memphis’ best soul, blues and gospel band; Randall Bramblett, dubbed by Rolling Stone as “one of the South’s most lyrical and literate songwriters;” and more.

As with every A-Town Festival, professional local and regional artists will produce live art installations and large-scale performances as well as participate in interactive workshops with festival attendees of all ages.

The A-Town Get Down Art & Music Festival sees many returning sponsors who annually support this interactive day of art and music experiences. Returning sponsors include Adobe, Magnatone, Queensborough National Bank and Trust and Service Brewing Company. Friends and longtime supporters of the event join this year’s sponsors including Judge Realty, Katherine Sandoz, Wells and Kathleen Anderson, Mrs. Robert O. Levitt, Freeman N. Jelks III, Ghost Coast Distillery and Congress Street Social Club. Other sponsors include Savannah Veterinary Emergency Clinic, Blick Art Materials and Spandrel Development Partners.

The festival is offering a special deal on tickets for SouthernMamas.com readers. Save 25% off two adult tickets by using the promo code Southernmamas at checkout here. 

Remember, admission is free for children 12 and younger.

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Meet the Budweiser Clydesdales In Garden City!

Bring your wee Leprechauns to see a mini-parade and display of the Budweiser Clydesdales at Garden City Town Center in front of City Hall.

The free event is open to the public. You will have the opportunity to pet and take pictures with these famous horses in town to participate in St. Patrick’s Day festivities in Savannah.

Meet the Budweiser Clydedales
Fri. March 16, 2018, 12:30PM-3:30PM
In Front of Garden City Hall
100 Central Ave.
Garden City, GA 31405

Schedule of Events:
Clydesdales Arrive at Garden City Town Hall @ 12:30PM
Mini parade starts @ 1:30-2:30PM
Clydesdales Depart Garden city Town Hall @ 3:30PM

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The Greening of the Forsyth Park Fountain, parades on Hilton Head Is., Tybee Is. & in Savannah – all are part of the special month of March in Savannah.

(Reminder: No Tara Feis Irish Celebration this year. Read why here)

Please note the new restrictions & enhanced security zone set for the Savannah St. Patrick’s Day Parade Sat. March 17 for Pence’s visit. Details here. 

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MEET THE BUDWEISER CLYDESDALES

Meet the Budweiser Clydesdales @ Garden City Town Center in front of City Hall, Fri. March 16, 2018, 12:30PM-3:30PM

Pet & take pictures with these famous horses in town to participate in St. Patrick’s Day festivities in Savannah.

Mini parade @ 1:30-2:30PM

Free & open to the public. Details here. 

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SAVANNAH ST PATRICK’S DAY PARADE

Sat. March 17 2018, 10:15AM.  Please note the new restrictions & enhanced security zone set for Pence’s visit. Details here. 

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FAMILY-FRIENDLY IRISH BOWLING

Ancient Order of Hibernians’ Irish Road Bowling Tournament
Sat. March 24 2018, 10AM @ Hutchinson Island Racetrack
Cost: $20 per person, $60 per team.
Details & register here.

FREE Family Fun Night
Fri. April 6 2018| 5:30 – 7:30PM
Join The Sandbox Children’s Museum on Hilton Head this Friday for the FREE Family Fun Night.

This is a community event designed to bring families together for a cost-free evening of creativity and play. Weather permitting, the Bounce House and Big Blue Blocks will be available for play outdoors, or you can explore our exhibits and enjoy a craft indoors. Light refreshments will also be served free of charge.

FREE & FUN for all ages.

Upcoming Free Family Fun Nights
Fri. April 6, 5:30-7:30PM
Fri. May 4 5:30-7:30PM

Supported by The Bargain Box
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Happy Plaidurday!
Wed April 11, 2018
10AM-2PM
(celebrating RBC Heritage/Presented by Boeing Golf Week)

Tired of solids, stripes getting you down? Add some plaid, you’ll be glad! Join The Sandbox Children’s Museum on Hilton Head Is. for a family fun day 10AM – 2PM. Let your little firecrackers bounce in the Bounce House, build with the Big Blue Blocks, aim for the cornhole, tug-a-rope-rivalry and more! (weather permitting). Take part in a special spring craft and show-your-colors cookie decorating.

Enjoy hot dogs, chips, lemonade, brownies and watermelon and a scavenger hunt!

Event admission is $5 for members, $10 for non-members.
Military and senior discounts are available.

First come, first serve. Space and activities limited in the event of rain.
(Sorry, coupons not valid for special event)

The Sandbox Children’s Museum
18A Pope Avenue,
Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
843.842.7645

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