Have you taken your kids to The Sandbox Children’s Museum on Hilton Head Is. yet? Springtime is the time to do so. If coming from the Savannah area, make it a daytrip paired with other activities from our Things to Do With Kids on Hilton Head page.

Upcoming Events @ The Sandbox Children’s Museum

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FREE Family Night

May 6, 5:30-7:30PM (Last one til September!)
Made Possible by The Bargain Box
Free Admission to the museum, light refreshments, facepainting, Bounce House (weather permitting), arts and crafts and more.
Cookie decorating and a fun take home craft.
FREE!
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Imagination Hour

Thursdays 10:30-11:30AM

Story time followed by a related craft. Included in admission, sign up at front desk.

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Discover. Imagine.Grow. (DIG) School Readiness Program 

DIG is now being offered on Thursdays at the Hilton Head Head Library from 12:30-1:30PM through May 19, 2016 (no program Spring Break, April 14)
For children 3½-5 years of age
Registration is required. Stop by the children’s desk at the Library or call 843.255.6529 to reserve your space today.
Made Possible by The Long Cove Club Community Endowment Fund

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Sandbox at the Stables
Memorial Day Monday, May 30 2016
10AM-2PM

The 5th Annual Sandbox at The Stables Fundraiser at 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 Mommies Facepainting People
Family game and activities
Rock Climbing Wall and Bungee Jumping by Firehouse Nutz Extreme Events
Live remotes from SC103.1 and 104.9 The Surf
New This Year will be a raffle for (2) Roundtrip Airfare Tickets
and (4) One Day Hopper Disney World Tickets
(restrictions and blackout dates apply)

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.

Hot dogs & burgers plus refreshments including snow cones and cotton candy, all available for purchase.

Admission

Admission: $5 per person; tickets for concessions and activities are $1 each. (Members:$5/person and you will receive $5 in concession tickets for each paid admission)
Plus $6 for pass for entrance into Sea Pines Resort

Guests will park at the Trolley Stop inside Sea Pines and ride the free trolley to Lawton Stables. The Sandbox Children’s Museum on Pope Avenue will be closed on Memorial Day.

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New grocery checkout exhibit 

Coming soon to the Sandbox: a brand new exhibit – The “Island Grocery Checkout”

In Island Grocery where everything is child-sized (even the grocery carts), children can explore an environment that mimics the real thing. Shelves will be filled with play food products that range from lemons to ketchup to cereal. Follow the food chain! The active process of shopping for food challenges young learners to develop & apply math skills including sorting, classifying, calculations & the use of money, as well as concepts related to health & nutrition.
Custom Built especially for The Sandbox by Science Kinetics.
Sponsorship opportunities are available.

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Museum Hours

Hours of Operation for April
Sunday: Closed
Monday-Saturday: 10AM-5PM

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

FREE Baby Care Basics classes are back @ Pediatric Associates of Savannah.

Free to expectant families, come join Dr Brandy Gheesling or one of Pediatric Associates of Savannah’s other 9 Board Certified Pediatricians.

Classes are held after office hours the first Thursday of each month.

Space will be limited, so to register or for more information about the class please email BabyBasics@pedsav.com.

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New to the area & in need of a pediatrician? Pediatric Associates of Savannah has offices in Savannah, the Islands and Pooler. Learn more here.

Stay connected with Pediatric Associates of Savannah & informed about children’s health news, but ‘liking’ Pediatric Associates of Savannah on Facebook here.

Pediatric Associates of Savannah, 4600 Waters Ave, Suite 100 Savannah, 31404-6702, (912) 355-2462, www.pedsav.comOn Facebook here.  Pediatric Associates of Savannah is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser  

30TH ANNUAL BEACH BUM PARADE

May 20, 2016 6:30-8:30PM
Come prepared to be soaked at the 30th 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.

FOR MORE FREE SAVANNAH FAMILY EVENTS, CLICK HERE. 

Bring the kids to a free Spring Market, 8AM-2PM Sat. April 2 2016 @ Bloomingdale History Museum, 205 E. Hwy. 80, Bloomingdale.

Crafts, antiques & flea market items will be for sale, as well as food, plants & produce.  Don’t miss Howard Turner’s “Butterfly Program,” museum exhibits & children’s activities.

For more information or to reserve a vendor site, call 748-0970 or e-mail gamrongirl@aol.com orladydifoot@bellsouth.net.

Free and open to the public.

FREE Yoga and First Friday Fireworks on Savannah’s River Street.

First Friday Fireworks sponsored by Wet Willie’s Savannah is at 9:30PM April 1 2016.

Grab your yoga mat and come back to River Street to start your Saturday morning April 2 2016 with Yoga on the River.

This FREE yoga class will take place at 9AM and will be hosted by Dancing Dogs Yoga Savannah. The 60-minute community yoga class will take place on Rousakis Riverfront Plaza and is open to all levels of yoga. Don’t have a mat? No worries, the Dancing Dogs Yoga Tribe will be there before class begins if you need to rent one.

To sign up for Yoga on the River or for more details on First Friday & Saturday visit riverstreetsavannah.com.

Unleash your creativity every day with art-making projects for all ages @drop-in studio @ Telfair Museums’ Jepson Center,

Drop-In Studio is offered daily 1-4PM @ Telfair Museums’ Jepson Center in Savannah.

Work at your own pace & comfort level through an array of art mediums. Each month features a special project. See the schedule below.

Perfect for all ages – even adults. Children 12 & younger now receive free admission to Jepson Center. Museum admission for adults is $20. (Admission includes a visit to each of Telfair Museums’ three sites: Jepson Center, Telfair Academy, Owen-Thomas House. Valid for one week.)

A studio-assistant is on-hand to answer questions & assist guests. Children must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.

August 2016: Printmaking Techniques 

Learn more here. 

JEPSON CENTER
207 W. York St. Savannah, 31401

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Art Start: Stroller and Toddler Tours
3rd Thursday of Every Month
10:30-11:30AM
$5 per child / adult members free / adult non-members $20

Start your day with art with our new and combined programs! Once a month, our youngest patrons are invited to the museum for story time, a special tour, and an art activity. Strollers, crying babies, toddlers, and older siblings are all welcome here. Come play and learn!

Register here.

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Free Family Days

1-4PM on one Saturday each month @ Telfair Museums, Savannah

Saturday, September 17
Tibetan Art
Jepson Center
In conjunction with a visit by the Tibetan Monks, Telfair will offer child-friendly introductions to the culture of Tibet. Learn the geography, try butter tea, make a meditation jar, and try your
hand at sand painting!

Saturday, October 8
A Look inside the Tsar’s Cabinet
Jepson Center
Celebrate Russian culture through the arts. Make your own paper Russian nesting dolls, fancy plastic picnic ware, and Faberge eggs. You can also hear a live performance of Russian music.

Saturday, November 12
Telfair Art Fair
Jepson Center & Telfair Square
Take time to enjoy the annual Telfair Art Fair, explore Telfair’s modern art collection, and apply a bit of your own creativity both inside and outside the museum!

Saturday, December 10
I Have Marks to Make
Jepson Center
Join us for our annual exhibition, I Have Marks to Make and enjoy hands-on activities at this opening celebration and festival. Learn about artistic empowerment, and activate your senses by creating art with different materials.

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Admission

Adult: $20
Senior (65+): $18
Military (w/ military ID): $18
Student (ages 13-30 w/ ID): $15
Child (ages 12 & under): FREE

Admission includes a visit to each of Telfair Museums’ three sites: Jepson Center, Telfair Academy, Owen-Thomas House. Valid for one week.

Jepson Hours
Sunday – 12-5pm
Monday – 12-5pm
Tuesday – 10am-5pm
Wednesday – 10am-5pm
Thursday – 10am-5pm
Friday – 10am-5pm
Saturday – 10am-5pm

Follow Telfair Museums on Facebook here. 

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FREE Savannah National Wildlife Refuge Discovery Day

Explore your WILD side at this free, family event, full of fun & educational activities @ Savannah National Wildlife Refuge rain or shine 10AM-4PM Sat. March 12, 2016.

Savannah National Wildlife Refuge
694 Beech Hill Lane
Hardeeville, SC 29927

Bird Banding Demos
Live Birds of Prey
Archery & Target Shooting
Hunting
Archaeology
Fire Management
Free hot dogs and drinks while they last. Or bring your own picnic!

Scheduled Events
11AM: On the Trail of Ruby-throated Hummingbirds
12PM: Meet & Greet with LIVE Birds of Prey
1PM: Giving the World Wings—Celebrating 100 Years of Bird Conservation
2PM: Meet & Greet with LIVE Birds of Prey

All other activities are on-going throughout the day.

Savannah National Wildlife Refuge, 694 Beech Hill Lane, Hardeeville, SC 29927, tel: 843-784-2468, www.fws.gov/refuge/savannah

Free family fun at Youth ArtsFest Sat. March 12 11AM-1PM at the Arts Center, followed by ISCA’s Rising Stars Youth Talent Competition.

During the Festival, students and their families can enjoy arts and crafts projects, dance and drama workshops for $5, refreshments and the Promising Picassos youth art exhibition.

Several arts and crafts projects will be available ongoing throughout the festival, and are offered free or with a small donation. In addition, 50 minute dance workshops in the black box and drama workshops in the Bank of America room will be offered for just a $5 fee, and spaces will be on a first come first served basis. Sign-ups for these workshops will begin approximately 15 minutes prior to each session.

DRAMA WORKSHOPS – $5
11:00-11:50 (ages 9+)
12:00-12:50 (ages 5-8)

DANCE WORKSHOPS – $5
11:00-11:50 (ages 5-8)
12:00-12:50 (ages 9+)

Following the Youth ArtsFest, ISCA’s Rising Stars Talent Competition at 2pm will feature the top 25 young performing acts in Southern Beaufort County. Budding actors, dancers, musicians, and singers will take the spotlight in the final round of the competition on the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina’s Elizabeth Wallace Stage.
Suited for Ages: All Ages
Additional Details: Free and Open to the Public! (Tickets for the Talent Show are $20/adults and $10/children.)
Admission: The festival is free, however tickets for the Talent Show are $20/adults and $10/children.

Learn more here. 

Fun changes are happening at Telfair Museums in Savannah.

Here’s a peek:
– Kids 12 & younger are now free!
– Instead of single site passes, it’s $20 for all three sites, which includes daily architectural tours at the Jepson Center & Mansion to Museum tours at the Telfair Academy.
– New at Telfair Museums’ Jepson Center – daily art activities in the drop-in studio from 1-4PM. The activities are not just for kids but for all ages including adults. APRIL: Art in Bloom: Make tissue paper flower crowns. Learn more here. 

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FREE Family Days @ Telfair Museums

Free Family Days are held one Saturday a month from 1-4PM @ Telfair Museums’ Jepson Center (unless otherwise noted). Attend five Free Family Days & receive a 20% discount on any Telfair art class. Come to 10 Free Family Days & win a free 3D printed mini-me sculpture.

Upcoming FREE Family Days

Sat. June 11
Juneteenth Festival
Jepson Center
Juneteenth is the oldest celebration commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. Free and open to the public, this annual festival features live performances and hands-on art activities for all ages, celebrating Savannah’s history and Gullah Geechee heritage. The festival begins with an interactive performance by Jamal Toure and other local storytellers, followed by demonstrations by traditional artists throughout the region. Children can experiment with crafts and try their hand at a variety of artmaking projects. A special highlight of the afternoon includes a live concert by reunited members of the Gospelaires, a legendary a cappella vocal group from Pin Point, offering a rare treat to the celebration.

Sat., July 9
Prints at the Telfair Academy
Telfair Museums has an incredible collection of prints, but they are not always on display. This Free Family Day gives you a chance to glimpse some of these amazing works in the historic Telfair Academy, featuring master artists such as Rembrandt and Whistler. You can also try your hand at different printmaking techniques to create masterpieces of your own!

JEPSON CENTER
207 W. York St.

TELFAIR ACADEMY
121 Barnard St.

OWENS-THOMAS HOUSE
124 Abercorn St.

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Our Savannah & Lowcountry Easter Fun Guide 2016 includes this FREE Easter 4 Kids celebration @ Risen Savior Christian Academy in Pooler, Sat. March 19, 9:30AM-12:30PM.

FREE & open to all. Pre-registration is required.

To learn about this Easter event as well as Savannah-area Easter Egg Hunts, Easter Bunny visits, an Easter Brunch Cruise with the Easter Bunny & a free chick hatchery where your child can hold a newborn chick, click here.

Risen Savior Christian Academy, 1755 Quacco Road, Pooler, Ga. 313122, 912.925.9431 Risen Savior Christian Academy is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser. 

Greening of the Fountain
Friday, March 11, 2016

The St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee’s annual Greening of the Fountain will take place this year on Friday, March 11, 2016 at noon in Forsyth Park at the main fountain on the north side. The Greening ceremony has evolved into a popular event, as the attendance has grown larger every year. The children are the focus of the Greening and a special kind of Irish magic culminates when the fountain water turns from clear to green, ensuring a “young-at-heart” experience for everyone.

FOR MORE FREE LOCAL KIDS’ EVENTS, CLICK HERE.

FREE track and field is being offered by City of Savannah during Spring 2016.

Sign up by March 10th for kids ages 7-17.

Kids can run in 3 events. Shot put, high jump, track, and more. There will be a city wide meet at Savannah State University and tri-county competition. Winners will advance to state.

Bring a copy of birth certificate to register.

For more info call 912-351-3481 or click here.

FOR MORE FREE LOCAL KIDS’ EVENTS, CLICK HERE.

Start your little one off with a fun and fruitful musical education.

Parent-and-child classes together with Kindermusik Savannah !

Brand new March themes!

It’s not too late to come for a free trial next week and join Kindermusik Savannah for March.

Babies’ theme is “Peas and Carrots,” and toddlers’ is “Pet Parade.”

Come for your COMPLETELY FREE trial class next Monday the 14th!

All classes are held at the 88 Keys Piano Kindermusik studio in Bloomingdale.

Kindermusik…a good beginning never ends.

Call 88 Keys Piano to set up a free trial class with your child or email music@88keysga.com. www.88keysga.com/Kindermusik  912.988.KEYS (5397).

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As “The Cat in the Hat,” Reuben Haller (a musician, clown and former Cirque du Soleil performer) brings this classic book to life. The show, complete with Things 1 & 2, a grumpy fish, and a balancing birthday cake, involves children as participants from start to finish. Don’t miss this one! Ages 3 & up. Download the flyer.

Thunderbolt Library, 354-5864
March 8, 11:15 a.m.

Tybee Library, 786-7733
March 8, 1 p.m.

Garden City Library, 629-5070
March 9, 10:30 a.m.

Pooler Library, 748-0471
March 9, 4 p.m.

FOR MORE FREE LOCAL KIDS’ EVENTS, CLICK HERE.

FREE Body Back Demo Classes– New Time — with Fit4Mom Savannah @ Daffin Park in Savannah.

Have you been waiting to see what Body Back is all about? Now is your chance. Come to a Body Back preview class in Savannah where you see what the classes are like. Demo classes are: Wed. March 2; Wed. March 9; & Wed. March 30. All classes at 9:30AM.

A PROGRAM FOR MOMS WHO WANT THEIR BODY BACK

Body Back® is a results-based workout for moms—whether they just had a baby or their last child was born twenty years ago! Most importantly, it will help women unlock their personal potential in an inspiring environment. Experience high-intensity workouts, inspiration, nutrition plan, and motivation in every class.

WHO IS RIGHT FOR BODY BACK?
• Moms who want to kick-start their health and fitness routine with weekly training plans, assessments, and accountability
• Moms who need to get control of their nutritional plans
• Moms who have plateaued in their current exercise routine
• Moms who need to exercise before or after work or while their children are at school
• Moms who have children who have outgrown Stroller Strides
• Moms who are ready to lose their baby weight once and for all
• Moms who want to build strength
• Moms who are at least 2 months post partum and NOT pregnant
• Moms who are ready to see RESULTS!

FREE for First Timers and for Members who bring a FRIEND
$15 Drop-In fee for everyone else

Code for Free class is TRYBODYBACK at https://fit4mom-savannah.frontdeskhq.com/shop or join here.

Visit FIT4MOM Savannah online at savannah.fit4mom.com and on Facebook here for more information. Or contact Heather at heathercowart@fit4mom.com or 912.713.3353.

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The 33rd Annual Hilton Head Island St. Patrick’s Day Parade
March 13, 2016 – Sunday, 3 pm
See the parade route here.

FOR MORE FREE LOCAL KIDS’ EVENTS, CLICK HERE.

Have you been to The Sandbox Interactive Children’s Museum on Hilton Head Is. lately?

Spring 2016 is a great time go as the Sandbox has a lot going on!

Located just off Pope Avenue on the south end of Hilton Head Island (about a 60 min. drive from Savannah), this interactive museum provides a unique place for educational play between children and their parents, grandparents or caregivers.

Little ones from ages infant to eight will be captivated by the fun filled play centers and engaging activities.

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Upcoming March Events

Save the Date for Easter EGGstravaganza: Sun. March 20, 2016, 2-5PM
EGGstra! EGGstra! Easter all about it!
Looking for an Easter event that’s more than just plastic eggs and candy?
Come out and play at an Easter EGGs-travaganza.
Join The Sandbox for a family-friendly event guaranteed to fill your Easter basket (feel free to bring your own, bags will be available)with fabulous and fun.

In addition to an outdoor (indoor if rain) Easter egg hunt (2:30PM and 4PM), there will be a bounce house (weather permitting), face painting, take-home arts and crafts, interactive exhibits, games inside and out, cookie decorating.

Space and activities will be limited in the event of inclement weather (coupons not valid for this special event)

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

Learn more here. 

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March 4, 5:30-7:30pm
Free Family Fun Night!
Made Possible by The Bargain Box
Free Admission to the museum, light refreshments, face-painting, Bounce House (weather permitting), arts and crafts and more. March is Pirate Night! Come dressed as a pirate & give your best “Ahoy Matey!”.
Scavenger hunt, eye patches and chocolate gold coins.
Back again, an edible Cupcake Cone Swords (for the first 75 children)!

Learn more here. 

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Thursdays, 10:30AM-11:30AM
Imagination Hour
Story time followed by a related craft. Included in admission. Sign up at front desk.

Learn more here. 

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Discover. Imagine.Grow. (DIG) School Readiness Program
Now being offered on Thursdays @ the Hilton Head Head Public Library 12:30PM-1:30PM
Through May 19, 2016 (no program Spring Break, April 14)
For children 3½-5 years of age
Registration required.
Stop by the children’s desk at the Library or call 843.255.6529 to reserve your space today.
Hilton Head Island Public Library
11 Beach City Rd
(Made possible by The Long Cove Club Community Endowment Fund)
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Coming Soon: A Brand New Exhibit The “Island Grocery Checkout”

In Island Grocery where everything is child-sized (even the grocery carts), children will be able to explore an environment that mimics the real thing.  Shelves will be filled with play food products that range from lemons to ketchup to cereal. Follow the food chain.

The active process of shopping for food challenges young learners to develop and apply math skills including sorting, classifying, calculations and the use of money, as well as concepts related to health and nutrition.

Custom Built especially for The Sandbox by Science Kinetics.
Sponsorship opportunities are available.

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Sandbox Interactive Children’s Museum hours

Tues-Sat: 10-5 September thru March, May
Monday:  Closed but open Mondays 10-5 April, June thru August
Sunday: Closed
18A Pope Ave, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
(843) 842-7645
Daily rates & membership rates here. 

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

FOR MORE LOCAL PARENT & ME ACTIVITIES TO DO WITH YOUR PRESCHOOLER, CLICK HERE. 

The Savannah Mall will showcase students’ works of art during the month of March, in recognition of National Youth Art Month (YAM).

Projects created by students from 53 area schools will be displayed in the Dillard’s Court from Saturday, March 5 to Sunday, March 27.

A free opening ceremony will be Sat. March 5 at noon.

Theme of this year’s event is “Save the Earth!”

The exhibit at Savannah Mall will be unveiled with an opening ceremony on Saturday, March 5 at 12 p.m. During the ceremony, the Savannah High School Chorus will be led by Choral Director Brittny Kempfer.

The Youth Art Month exhibit at the Savannah Mall will remain on display until Sun. March 27.

FOR MORE FREE LOCAL KIDS’ EVENTS, CLICK HERE.

Savannah Mall, 14045 Abercorn Street, www.savannahmall.com , 912-927-7467. The Savannah Mall is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

Save the date for a FREE Easter Eggstravaganza @ Savannah Christian Church, Sat. March 19, 10AM-Noon.

Bring your whole family for a toddler egg hunt, elementary-age helicopter egg drop, carnival games, prizes, cotton candy and snow cones.

This free event is open to the public.

Savannah Christian Church, 55 Al Henderson Blvd., Savannah, Ga. 31419

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Girl Scout Troop 30144 invites you to Puppy Party to benefit the Humane Society on Sat. March 12 from 1-3PM @ Asbury Church Social Hall, 1008 E. Henry St. in Savannah.

Cost $3 per person or bring a jar of peanut butter or kitty litter.

Fun activities for all ages including game, crafts, movie.

Open to the public.

Tybee Island will host the 14th Annual Irish Heritage Celebration Parade March 12, 2016

This family-friendly parade will begin at City Hall and proceed down Butler Avenue to Tybrisa Street and include imaginative floats, marching and musical bands, and a New York bagpipe unit.

Families are encouraged to dress in green and come out and celebrate. The parade begins at 3PM and is free and open to the public.

We’re excited about a new local free non-profit museum offering family events: Morris Center for Lowcountry Heritage in Ridgeland, SC.

It is located in a restored 1937 Sinclair service station that was transformed into a museum and exhibition hall to highlight history of the Lowcountry.

Hours

Tuesday-Saturday 10AM-5PM

Upcoming family-friendly events at the Morris Center include a pirates’ exhibit preview with Pirate reenactors, food, kids activities, treasures for kids to win and more.

Pirates, Plunder & Lager

Presented by River Dog Brewing Co & Morris Center for Lowcountry Heritage

March 3, 2016, 5pm-7pm
10782 S. Jacob Smart Blvd. Ridgeland, SC 29926

Ahoy! Come for an upcoming pirates exhibit preview.

Adults can quench your thirst with some local brew from River Dog Brewing Co. & enjoy light refreshments. Kids can interact with pirates, learn about buccaneers of the Lowcountry and win treasures.

$6 for Adults; $5 for Seniors; free for kids
For more info call 843-284-9227 or click here. 

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Free Sweetbaskets of the Lowcountry Event

Wed. Feb. 17, 2-3pm.
Enjoy light refreshments while learning about the history & the craft of Lowcountry Sweetgrass basket weaving from native Jery B. Taylor. Born and raised in St. Helena, SC, Mrs. Taylor is a well-known basket weaver. She will showcase some of her baskets and demonstrate how these baskets are made.

FREE & Open to the public

Morris Heritage Center for Lowcountry Heritage, 10782 S Jacob Smart Blvd., Ridgeland, SC (843) 284-9227, www.morrisheritagecenter.org  On Facebook here. 

24th Annual Savannah Irish Festival
February 19-21, 2016

Savannah Irish Festival brings two days and one night of internationally acclaimed Irish-American and Celtic music, dance, culture, food and fun to historic downtown Savannah.
When: Feb. 20-21 2016

Where: Savannah Civic Center, 401 W. Oglethorpe Ave., Savannah, Georgia
Other: Friday Night Ceili, traditional Irish dance party. Friday, Feb. 19, 6:30pm, Knights of Columbus, 3 W. Liberty Street.

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FREEBIES:
Free admission for children younger than 14.
Sunday is free for Military personnel and their families, as well as college students with proper ID.

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Festival highlights

Sat. Feb. 20
Main Stage
10:15 – 11:30 Opening Ceremonies with St. Vincent’s Academy Chorale and the Savannah Pipes and Drums
11:45 – 12:30 Legacy Irish Dance Academy
12:45 – 1:30 Atlanta Ceili Band
1:45 – 2:30 Brendan Nolan
2:45 – 3:30 Carroll Brown Band
3:45 – 4:30 Irish Dancers of Savannah
4:45 – 5:30 Roger Drawdy and the Firestarters
5:45 – 7:00 Seven Nations and the Kir Project

Sun. Feb. 2
Main Stage

12:00 – 12:45 Irish Dancers of Savannah
1:00 – 1:45 Savannah Ceili Band
2:00 – 2:45 Legacy Irish Dance Academy
3:00 – 3:45 Carroll Brown Band
4:00 – 5:00 Roger Drawdy and the Firestarters

Tickets

Tickets can be purchased the day of the event.  For advance ticket sales call 912-651-6556 or 800-351-7469, or online at the Savannah Civic Center’s website.
$12* for a day ticket (good either Saturday or Sunday)
$16* for a two-day ticket.
Free admission for children under 14.
Free admission on Sunday for active duty military and family, and/or college students. (Valid ID required)
*Additional Savannah Civic Center Box Office service charges apply.
Other:
Friday Night Ceili (Traditional Irish Dance Party)
Kicks off the Irish Festival weekend. Do your best Irish dance moves to the tunes of the Savannah Ceili Band.
Friday, February 19, 6:30-9:00 p.m.
Knights of Columbus Council 631
3 West Liberty Street (Liberty & Bull Streets)
$5 cash at the door.

For more details & the full schedule of performers, click here.

2016 A-Town Get Down Music & Art Festival

Saturday, February 27
Savannah’s 6th Annual A-Town Get Down Music & Art Festival

Known for their distinctive mix of rock, funk and R&B, Robert Randolph & The Family Band will headline the 2016 A-Town Get Down Music & Art Festival. The festival includes performances by over 25 live bands and visual artists.

In addition to live performances and exhibits, guests can expect an array of family activities, hands-on art projects, workshops, and an open jam session.

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Free from noon-5PM

The festival is free for all ages from noon-5pm. Tickets are now on sale for the evening’s festivities (5pm-Midnight).

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Savannah’s A-Town Get Down is one of the area’s fastest-growing festivals.

Organized by the Alex Townsend Memorial Foundation, it is an interactive art and music festival dedicated to providing access to the arts for Savannah’s youth, inspiring them to discover the confidence and self-esteem that comes with creative self expression.

Since the inaugural festival in 2011, the A-Town Get Down Music & Art Festival celebrates the life of Alex Townsend, affectionately called A-Town, by making the arts more accessible to underserved communities throughout Savannah, the city he loved.

Tickets/cost:
12pm-5pm:
FREE for all ages
5pm-Midnight:
$25/General Admission
$15/Student or Military (with valid ID)

Tickets on sale now here.

Noon-Midnight
Charles H. Morris Center
10 E. Broad Street
Savannah, GA 31401