Join Kindermusik Savannah with 88 Keys Piano on Monday, May 29 for FREE KINDERMUSIK CLASSES!

Two classes this day only will be offered at no cost – with a surprise theme and donut holes after class.

Join us with your 0-7 year old for instruments, music, singing, movement, stories and more!

Pre-registration is REQUIRED, as spaces are limited.

Classes will be offered at 10AM and 11AM.

To register and save a space for your child, email info@kindermusikwith88keys.com.

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June Musical Playdates for ages 0-7

JOIN Kindermusik Savannah in June for monthly musical playdates – “Sand & Seashells: Oceans of Music!”

Sat 6/17 @ 10am
Wed 6/21 @ 10am
Sat 6/24 @ 10am

Spaces are limited. Enroll online today!

Kindermusik…music now, skills for life. 912.988.KEYS. kindermusikwith88keys.com

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$1 Kids’ Summer Movies

The schedule is out for Summer 2017 free & $1 kids’ movies in Savannah.

See the free & $1 summer 2017 kids’ weekday morning movie schedule here.

$1 Kids’ Summer Movies

The schedule is out for Summer 2017 $1 kids’ movies at 10AM Tuesdays & Wednesdays @ Regal Savannah Stadium 10 behind Savannah Mall.

See the $1 summer movie schedule here.

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FREE movies

Victory Square Stadium 9 in Savannah will offer FREE children’s movies this summer

The free kid series starts May 23 and runs until July 13 Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday for 8 weeks.

It is free for all ages and is on a first come first serve basis. Movies start at 10AM. See the free movie schedule here  for Summer 2017.

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Pooler $1 movies

$1 kids summer movies will also be offered at Pooler Stadium Cinemas 12. See their Summer 2017 Kids’ Weekday Movie here for Savannah & Pooler.

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We’ll update the schedule when Royal Cinemas Pooler releases their Summer 2017 schedule.

The Every Kid in a Park program gives every U.S. 4th grader and his or her family free access to 2000+ federally managed parks, lands and waters.

To obtain the free pass, fourth graders simply participate in a fun online activity and receive a voucher for a free 4th Grade Annual Pass. Print out the voucher and take it with you and your family to a national park or monument (We went to the front gate at Fort Pulaski National Monument), where you can turn the voucher in for a laminated National Park pass.

This program, called Every Kid in a Park, begins Sept. 1 of your fourth grade year and runs until Aug. 31 of that year. Learn more here. 

We all know there are many benefits of moving our bodies daily. Clarity of mind, stress relief, and a ton of feel-good hormones to name a few. Our kids are no different and in fact can benefit even more from exercise in some unexpected ways.

Crossfit Hyperformance Athletics in Savannah shares the following 3 elements which are a part of every Crossfit Kids class because they are so important for development.

Hanging. Crossfit kids love to climb on ropes and hang on rings. This is their favorite part of class! Hanging is important whether it’s from monkey bars or tree limbs because it stabilizes the shoulder girdle. This leads to better posture and performance in school and improved motor skills. It also helps to prevent injury later when kids participate in throwing sports.

Jumping / Landing. This is the number one factor increasing bone density and will set your child up for stronger bones through out life. Cutting out soda isn’t bad either if you want to maintain bone density. This is fabulous for adults, too.

Inversion. Going up-side-down whether a cartwheel, roll, or learning a handstand helps to train the inner ear. Movements like these help increase coordination and make kids more aware of how their bodies move in space. Coordination and awareness leads to better sports performance and reduces injury.
Of course, all these elements are great for grown-ups too!

FREE kids’ trial class

Kids can attend one free trial class. From now until June 5 2017, classes meet on Wednesdays at 4PM and Saturdays at 10AM (no class this Sat. April 29).

Adults can attend a free 1-on-1 session by appointment. For questions call 912-335-3615 or visit online at www.crossfithp.com.

CrossFit Hyperformance​, 904 E. 70th St.Savannah, 31405
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Celebrate MOM with free admission to Jacksonville Zoo on Mother’s Day, May 14 2017.

Mom gets in free with the purchase of any adult or child’s ticket with the coupon.

Click here for the Mother’s Day Coupon!

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

Historic Savannah Foundation will host a free community-wide block party on Sat. June 3 11AM-3PM.

Historic Savannah Foundation, a leading preservation organization committed to preserving and protecting Savannah’s heritage through advocacy, education and community involvement.

Guerry Lumber Yard. Celebrate Guerry Lumber’s 90th anniversary with demonstrations and workshops highlighting the art of preservation. This festive and family friendly event will feature live music, food and drink, exhibits from local craftsmen and students, and a bike valet.  There will also be presentations by Storyteller J’miah Nabawi featuring his interactive workshop WOOD Makes Music!™, and the Davenport House Museum Dancers.

Guerry Lumber will donate $1.90 to Historic Savannah Foundation for every attendee of the Block Party, with a check presentation to follow in the post-party weeks. The $1.90 signifies the celebration of a historical, family-owned business turning 90 years old and acknowledging the fact that historic preservation plays a momentous role in our community.

Free & open to the public.

WHEN: Saturday, June 3 2017
11AM-3PM
WHERE: 123 West 44th St.
Savannah, GA 31401

Historic Savannah Foundation, a leading preservation organization committed to preserving and protecting Savannah’s heritage through advocacy, education and community involvement.

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FOR MORE FREE FAMILY-EVENTS, VISIT OUR FREE EVENTS PAGE HERE.

The Don Ryan Center for Innovation in Bluffton will host the first-ever “Tech Fest” on May 18 featuring demo coding, robotics and animation plus food trucks.

This event, which is free and open to the public, will provide the community with an unprecedented look at the innovative teaching techniques happening today at local schools. Featuring:

* Robotics demonstrations
* Student project presentations
* Hands-on activities & demonstrations for kids & adults
* Unique, fun learning environment and a great way to encourage innovation in students.
* Networking opportunities with student innovators, entrepreneurs and some of the area’s most successful innovators and graduates of the DRCI Business Incubator Program

Tech Fest will gather the region’s innovators for an evening celebrating technology in the classroom — and beyond.

Tech Fest
Thurs. May 18 2017 5-7PM
Outdoors at the Don Ryan Center for Innovation’s temporary headquarters, located in Buckwalter Place, adjacent to the Bluffton Police Department.

Tech Fest will gather educators, and student innovators from the area’s schools, with presentations and demonstrations from Bluffton Elementary, McCracken Middle School, Cross Schools, River Ridge Academy, Bluffton High School and May River High School.

The event will feature students and their teachers showcasing the state-of-the-art technology and innovative teaching techniques being utilized in today’s classrooms and will give students the opportunity to present their groundbreaking projects.

Food trucks include It’s Only Fair, Downtown Curbside Kitchen and Joe Loves Lobster Rolls.

For more information about The Don Ryan Center for Innovation and Tech Fest, visit donryancenter.com

Telfair Museums in Savannah offers regular free Family Days, daily drop-in studio & a monthly art start program.

FREE Family Days

One Saturday Each Month from 1-4PM (unless otherwise noted)

Saturday, June 10

Free Family Day: Juneteenth
1-4pm, June 10, Jepson Center

Telfair Museums celebrates Juneteenth, the oldest commemoration of the end of slavery in the United States, with a presentation of culture, storytelling, and dance at the Jepson Center. Enjoy storytelling by Jamal Toure and Queen Quet, and more. Artist demonstrations and hands-on activities will take place in the museum studios. Admission is free and open to the public.

JEPSON CENTER
207 W. York St. Savannah, 31401

Sponsored by the City of Savannah’s Department of Cultural Affairs and the Georgia Power Foundation, Inc.

Saturday Aug. 5

Free Family Day: William Wegman
1-4pm, Aug. 5, Jepson Center

Say goodbye to the “dog days” of summer and kick off the start of the school year with a family
day devoted to the art of William Wegman. Participate in gallery activities, make your own
altered photos and postcards, and find out more about Savannah dogs available for adoption.
Admission is free and open to the public.

JEPSON CENTER
207 W. York St. Savannah, 31401

FIND DETAILS ABOUT JEPSON’S DAILY DROP-IN STUDIO & MONTHLY ART START PROGRAMS HERE. 

Sponsored by the City of Savannah’s Department of Cultural Affairs and the Georgia Power Foundation, Inc.

Join Savannah Children’s Museum on Saturday, May 13 10AM-4PM to celebrate 5 wonderful years of providing fun, hands-on learning experiences for you and your family, our wonderful community and schools, and visitors of all ages.

Thanks to wonderful support from members, along with community partners, supporters, and visitors from near and far, we have reached this wonderful milestone. Many of community partners will be there to help celebrate, along with Dark Shark – Taco Attack! and Savannah Square Pops if you want to purchase a tasty treat.

The Children’s Museum will also raffle off a one-year Coastal Heritage Society Household membership ($1 per ticket).

Don’t miss Savannah Children’s Museum’s 5th Birthday Celebration.
This momentous occasion is FREE and open to all.

During the event, museum members will receive 20% off regularly priced items in the Georgia State Railroad Museum and Savannah Children’s Museum gift shop.

Members who renew or join at the event will receive an extra two months added to their membership for free. Current members are welcome to renew early to take advantage of this offer.

Find info on how to become a member here. 

Savannah Children’s Museum
655 Louisville Rd
Savannah, GA 31401
(912) 651-4292

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Bright Life Chiropractic in Savannah invites your family to a free Kids’ Day, Sat. May 20, 2017, noon – 4PM. This free fun event will focus on children’s health, safety and environmental awareness plus will also feature fun activities like bounce houses, raffle prizes, petting zoo and food trucks.

FREE & open to the public.

Bright Life Chiropractic
2 Park of Commerce Blvd. Suite D
Savannah, 31405

About Bright Life

Bright Life Chiropractic in Savannah specializes in pregnancy, infants, pediatrics and family care.

Dr. Samantha Hornick and Dr. Jared Brown at Bright Life Chiropractic are Webster Technique Certified by the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association.

At Bright Life Chiropractic, Dr. Jared Brown and Dr. Samantha Hornick assist people in gaining victory in their health by offering cutting-edge chiropractic corrective care in Savannah’s most state-of-the-art chiropractic health care facility. Dr. Jared and Dr. Samantha focus on setting people free from their current conditions so they may live their lives to their fullest potential.

Dr. Jared Brown and Dr. Samantha Hornick provide specific, scientific neurologically based chiropractic care for you and you family!

Bright Life Chiropractic, 2 Park of Commerce Blvd. Suite D, Savannah 31405, 912.777.3717, info@brightlifechiropractic.com , www.BrightLifeChiropractic.com

Calling all alumni children, parents and teachers, as well as current and all interested families.

The popular Savannah preschool & pre-K – Maggie’s Morning School – is celebrating 35 years with an Open House and Play Day this coming Saturday, April 22 from 10AM-3PM.

Lots of fun including many of Maggie’s traditional favorites! The Planetarium. Rainbow Stew. bubble play, cool art, lots of different sensory play  and outdoor activities.

Maggie’s Morning School
6610 Abercorn St.
Savannah, 31405,

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More about Maggie’s Morning School

Maggie’s Morning School  – named best Savannah childcare/daycare in Savannah Magazine and best preschool in Connect Savannah in 2016  – is a private, nonprofit preschool for children 18 months to four years old including Pre-K.

With half-and full-day programs, Maggie’s Morning School has become a beloved preschool since Maggie Smith started it in 1982.

Learn more about Maggie’s Morning School here. 

Come visit and see why Maggie’s is called “The Creative Alternative”.

Maggie’s Morning School, 6610 Abercorn St., Savannah, 31405, www.maggiesmorningschool.org, On Facebook here. (912) 352-8404, (912) 352-8065 Maggie’s Morning School is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

Community in Action @ Crossfit Hyperformance Athletics in Savannah

If you’re able to get in shape on your own – consider yourself one of the lucky few. Human beings are designed to thrive in groups. Science has shown over and over again that success in any endeavor – from losing weight to getting out of debt is more likely when you are part of a group.

We’re also more likely to reach that next goal with the help of a coach. Someone who can clarify the next win, help you incorporate the right tools and strategies to get there, and hold you accountable along the way. A good coach doesn’t just tell you what to do, but gets to know you and your motivations. They have the ability see potential before you see it in yourself.

At Hyperformance Athletics in Savannah, they incorporate powerful individual coaching with the energy and magnetism of being included in a group. People in groups progress faster because they learn from each other and embrace friendly competition. This is important for both kids and adults.

To learn more about Hyperformance Athletics proven process, The Winning Approach, schedule a free initial coaching appointment and workout. Or hop in on their next free workout: April 29 2017 at 10AM for The Squad Savannah Boot Camp (best for beginners) or May 6 2017 at 9AM for a regular class (great for folks that have been exercising on their own).

Crossfit Kids Classes
Current Schedule: grades 1 – 5 meet Wednesdays at 4PM and Saturdays at 10:15AM.
Summer 2017 schedule (June 5-July 22) Tues, Thurs, Sat at 10AM

Middle and High School Strength and Conditioning
Current Schedule: Tues, Thurs, Fri at 3:30
Summer 2017 schedule (June 5- July 22) Mon, Wed, Fri at 10AM

Call CrossFit Hyperformance 912-335-3615 or visit online at www.crossfithp.com.

CrossFit Hyperformance​, 904 E. 70th St.Savannah, 31405
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Mark your calendar for these free admission dates in 2017 @ Fort Pulaski National Monument in Savannah.

April 22-23 2017: Weekends of National Park Week
August 25 2017: National Park Service’s Birthday
September 30 2017: National Public Lands Day
October 15 2017: Fort Pulaski National Monument’s 92nd Birthday
November 11-12 2017: Veterans Day Weekend

Fort Pulaski National Monument is on U.S. Hwy 80, 15 miles east of downtown Savannah. For more info, call 912) 786-5787 or visit nps.gov/fopu.

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Your kids can become a Junior Ranger 

Take advantage of the fact that we live within a day’s drive of multiple national parks & monuments & have your kids become a junior ranger at one or many of these sites.

When you take kids to tour national parks, you never know how much they are getting out of the visit. Especially for those of us moms who aren’t exactly history experts.

Which is why you need to pick up the Junior Ranger booklets at the visitor centers of national parks you visit. The Junior Ranger program kids engage more during the visits.

Junior Ranger booklets have activities about the national parks for ages 5-12. Junior ranger books are free to any visitor and usually are available at the visitors’ centers. Often, similar programs with more advanced activities are also available for older kids. Just ask at the site’s visitor center.

While doing the activities, children enjoy earning a badge and a certificate.

Nearby national parks/monuments that have Junior Ranger programs include:
*Fort Pulaski National Monument, on U.S. 80 en route to Tybee Island. Info on the Fort Pulaski Junior Program here.
*Fort Sumter & Fort Moultrie national monuments, Charleston, S.C. Info on these forts Junior Ranger program here.
*Cumberland Island National Seashore, Ga. More info here.
*Fort Frederica National Monument on St. Simons Island. Info on the Fort Frederica National Monument Junior Ranger Program here.
*Ocmulgee National Monument in Macon. Info on Ocmulgee’s National Monument Junior Ranger Program here.
* Congaree National Park near Columbia. Info on Junior Ranger Program here. 

The 2017 Savannah Scottish Games – Sat. May 6 2017 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 May 7.

Cost

Tickets are $10 general admission in advance online, $12 general admission at the gate, $5 with student or military ID, and free for children 10 and younger.

To purchase tickets and for more information on the 41st Annual Savannah Scottish Games, please visit www.savannahscottishgames.com.

Bethesda Academy Main Campus
9520 Ferguson Ave.
Savannah, GA 31406

FREE Build Your Savings Workshop @ Georgia Heritage Federal Credit Union, Pooler

Help secure your financial future by learning the time value of money @ a free Build Your Savings workshop, April 18, 6-7PM @ Georgia Heritage Federal Credit Union in Pooler.

A light dinner will be provided.

Call to reserve your spot: 912.236.4400.

Georgia Heritage Federal Credit Union Branch, Pooler
102 Park Ave. Pooler, GA. 31322
www.gaheritagefcu.org

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FREE Springpalooza 2017 @ Compassion Christian Church, Savannah

Compassion Christian Church is pulling out all the stops for a special Springpalooza event.

Bring your whole family for games, food, inflatables, music, a scavenger hunt and door prizes. Invite a friend to come with you. It’s going to be fun. And it’s all free!

Learn more here. 

10AM-Noon | Saturday, April 29
Compassion Christian Church’s Henderson Campus
55 Al Henderson Blvd., Savannah, GA 31419

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6th Annual Sandbox at the Stables Fundraiser, May 29

Come to the Lawton Stables for a Memorial Day Celebration benefiting The Sandbox Children’s Museum.

Sandbox at the Stables, Mon. May 29 from 10AM-2PM @ Lawton Stables in Sea Pines Resort.

Activities (some free, some require activity tickets) scheduled include:

Craft projects
Inflatable water slides and bounce houses
Pony rides
Facepainting by Morgan’s Mommy Facepainting People
Family games and activities
Live remotes from SC103.1 and 104.9 The Surf
The Cowpoke Caper Parade is back again at High Noon! Come dressed as your favorite cowpoke and bring your cowpoke name – creativity is key! Free bandanas to the first 50 entries!

There will be hot dogs and burgers fresh off the grill, as well as refreshments including sno cones and cotton candy, all available for purchase.

Admission is $5 per person; tickets for concessions and activities are $1 each.  (Plus, $6 per vehicle Sea Pines gate entry fee)
(Members:$5/person and you will receive $5 in concession tickets for each paid admission)

Guests will park at the Trolley Stop inside Sea Pines Gate and ride the free trolley to Lawton Stables. (there is NO Event parking at Lawton Stables)

The Sandbox Children’s Museum on Pope Avenue will be closed on Memorial Day.

The Sandbox Children’s Museum, 18-A Pope Avenue, next to St. Andrew’s by the Sea United Methodist Church, Hilton Head Is., 29928 www.thesandbox.org The Sandbox Children’s Museum is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

Savannah Stage Company is working to bring their art to more audiences & we are so thankful they are!

Come check out at one of their PUBLIC PERFORMANCES of the play “The Call of The Wild” in April 2017 around Savannah. “The Call of the Wild” performances will be @ The Wagon Shed in Guyton as they present Dinner and A Play @ 7PM April 1 to Tybee Post Theater @ 7:30PM April 22

Savannah Stage Company will also perform “The Call of The Wild” in Forsyth Park for a FREE outdoor Encore in the Park, 6PM April 30.

Learn more here.

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FOR MORE FREE SAVANNAH-AREA FAMILY EVENTS, CLICK HERE. 

UPDATE: The winner is Ann B.

Kindermusik with 88 Keys Piano in Savannah is offering an entire month of free classes in April (including home materials) for one child between the ages of 0-7!

To enter your name to win, visit kindermusikwith88keys.com before March 31 and enter the drawing- it’s as simple as that!

Kindermusik…a good beginning never ends. 912-988-KEYS.

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All this warm Spring weather has us looking forward to the annual SCAD Sand Arts Festival.

SCAD Sand Arts Festival
Fri. May 12 2017
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 2016 winners here.

The public is invited to enjoy SCAD Sand Arts Festival, but the competition is limited to the SCAD community.

31st ANNUAL BEACH BUM PARADE

May 19, 2017 6:30-8:30PM
Come prepared to be soaked at the 31st 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.

See the safety notice & parade route here. 

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Spring 2017 means the return of seasonal farmers markets like the popular, family-friendly Wilmington Island Farmers’ Market, which offers fun for adults and kids on Saturday mornings at Islands High School.

Wilmington Island Farmers’ Market
Saturdays, 9AM-1PM
Islands High School
170 Whitemarsh Island Road
Savannah, GA 31410
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More Farmers’ Markets in Savannah & the Lowcountry

Richmond Hill Farmers’ Market
Tuesdays, 2-6PM
520 Cedar St.
Richmond Hill, Georgia 31324
Opening Day, Tues. March 28
2-6PM
Fresh produce, baked goods & local crafts.

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Forsyth Farmers Market
9 AM-1 PM Saturdays year round
Located at the South End of Forsyth Park, Savannah

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Bethesda Academy Farm & Gardens Farm Stand
3-5PM Wednesdays
An organic farm stand managed by Bethesda students and staff.
Open the public.
Bethesda Academy
9520 Ferguson Ave., Savannah 31406
912.351.2061 On Facebook here.

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Farmers Market of Bluffton
1-6PM Thursdays
Located at Carson Cottages in Old Town Bluffton, 40 Calhoun St. intersection of Calhoun Street & Lawrence Street, Bluffton, 29910-7014

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Farmers Market @ Sea Pines Center, Hilton Head Is.
10AM-2PM Tuesdays March 21-Dec. 19 2017
The Shops @ Sea Pines Center
71 Lighthouse Rd. (843) 322-1900.
Details here.

Skidaway Island State Park in Savannah regularly offers free events. There is a $5 parking fee which is waived if you have an annual state park pass. Details on state park passes here.

See the free April 2017 events here