50 Holiday fun family Holiday happenings in Savannah & the Lowcountry in the SouthernMamas.com Holiday Events Guide 2017. Tree lightings; Christmas parades, holiday camps, holiday craft workshops, Savannah gingerbread village, Christmas plays & classic movies & more. See them all here.
Savor the Holiday Season 2017 in Savannah & stay informed about all the fun happening with our Savannah Holiday Events Fun Guide 2017
The guide includes Christmas parades & tree lightings; Savannah Santa Train; St. Vincent’s 8th Annual Holiday Shopping Extravaganza; a Parent & Child Holiday Clay Workshop; kids’ Holiday Pottery Classes & Holiday Camp; special kids’ Holiday Art Saturday Workshops; Holiday Robotics Camp & more,
See it all here.
Hilton Head’s official 2017 Tree Lighting will be at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, Sat. Nov. 25, 3:30-5:30PM
Santa, Mrs. Claus and Rudolph will help kick off the holiday season at the Town’s official Christmas Tree Lighting, a fun-for-the-whole-family celebration complete with Christmas music, holiday crafts, food and a musical performance from the cast of Newsies.
Sponsored by the Town of Hilton Head, the festival will be held this Saturday, November 25, from 3:30 to 5:30pm on the Arts Center’s grounds.
Part of the festival is a Holly Day Art Market, so you can your holiday shopping early while supporting local artists who will be onsite with jewelry, art, crafts, Christmas treasures and more.
Activities for children include face painting, holiday crafts and photos with Santa that will be printed to take home. Apple cider and coffee from Starbucks, Wayback burgers, hot dogs and chili, plus fresh-made empanadas and tamales, along with other treats will be available to help keep festival-goers warm, toasty and happy. There will even be beer and wine for sale.
Mayor David Bennett will light the tree as the sun begins to set. In addition to the Newsies cast performance, other entertainment includes the Bluffton School of Dance and local celebrity-singer Candace Woodson & more.
Attendees are invited to bring a non-perishable food item and/or unwrapped toy, which will be collected for Deep Well, a local charity which provides items to families in need.
Arts Center of Coastal Carolina
14 Shelter Cove Lane
Hilton Head Is. SC
Finally – your chance to partake in a Flash Mob!
The Holiday Flash Mob will perform at the Dec. 1 Lights on for Tybee holiday event in downtown Tybee.
If you would like to participate, attend the practice date 1:30PM Sat. Nov. 18 in the parking lot of Tybee Arts Assocation, No. 7 Cedarwood Avenue on Tybee Is. Choreographer is Elyse of The STUDIO in Savannah.
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The STUDIO, www.thestudiosav.net 954.682.5694 email Elyse.TheSTUDIO@Yahoo.com, 2805B Roger Lacey Ave., Savannah, GA, 31404 The Studio is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser
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FIND MORE SAVANNAH HOLIDAY FUN IN OUR HOLIDAY EVENTS GUIDE 2017 HERE.
Savor the Holiday Season 2017 in Savannah & stay informed about all the fun happening with our Savannah Holiday Events Fun Guide 2017
The guide includes Christmas parades & tree lightings; Savannah Santa Train; St. Vincent’s 8th Annual Holiday Shopping Extravaganza; a Parent & Child Holiday Clay Workshop; kids’ Holiday Pottery Classes & Holiday Camp; special kids’ Holiday Art Saturday Workshops; Holiday Robotics Camp & more,
See it all here.
Experience “Holidays on Broughton 2017” festivities that kick off with a tree-lighting Nov. 24 in downtown Savannah.
The Broughton Street merriment includes the 50-foot Broughton Street holiday tree at the corner of Broughton and Bull Streets, seasonal music performances and Santa visits on certain days through Dec. 31.
“Holidays on Broughton” also will include:
HOLIDAY KICK-OFF CEREMONY AND TREE LIGHTING
Corner of Broughton & Bull Streets
Fri. Nov. 24, 5PM
Broughton Street officially welcomes the holiday season with the lighting off the 50-foot holiday tree adorned with glistening lights! Come celebrate Holidays on Broughton, with musical performances, Santa’s arrival and more.
PHOTOS WITH SANTA
Corner of Broughton & Bull streets
Fri Nov. 24, 5-9PM
Sat. Nov. 25 10AM-2PM
Bring your own camera for an opportunity to take a photo with Santa! Located underneath the holiday tree at the corner of Broughton and Bull Streets.
Professional photography not available.
FREE HOLIDAY PARKING
The City of Savannah is offering a holiday parking deal every Thursday and Friday in starting Nov. 23 through Dec. 22.
The first three hours in any city-owned garage is free. Any time over three hours is the daily rate.
Garages included: Bryan Street, Liberty Street, Robinson garage on Montgomery Street, State Street Garage and the Whitaker Street Garage.
Details here.
In support of Small Business Saturday, shopping is made easy with three hours of free parking on Sat. Nov. 25 in any city-owned parking garage, sponsored by the City of Savannah. Daily rates apply after the first three hours of free parking.
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FIND MORE SAVANNAH HOLIDAY FUN IN OUR HOLIDAY EVENTS GUIDE 2017 HERE.
It’s a Christmas parade, Savannah style!
On Sat. Nov. 25, 2017, about 35 lighted vessels parade both sides of the waterfront. The Holiday Boat Parade of Lights 2017 starts at 7:15 PM.
You can watch the parade along River Street, free of charge.
Or you can enjoy live music performances, a tree lighting ceremony & a fireworks extravaganza at The Westin. Cost: $10 admission per person for the Savannah Harbor Foundation. Online tickets available here. There will also be a collection of toys and gift cards for Greenbriar Children’s Center
Schedule of Events @ the Westin
5PM – 10PM – Holiday Concessions
6PM – Savannah Pipes and Drums
6:15PM – Proclamation Read by General Oglethorpe & tree lighting ceremony
6:20PM – Tree Lighting Ceremony
6:30PM – Musical Entertainment
7:15PM – Cannon Fire to Start the Parade
9PM- Fireworks
More information on the Savannah Harbor Foundation’s Boat Parade of Lights here.
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Lights on for Tybee 2017: Christmas tree lighting
6:30PM Fri. Dec. 1 2017
A celebratory Tybee tradition downtown with the tree lighting
Mayor Buelterman lights the Christmas tree at the Roundabout. Following the lighting ceremony, the choir – led by performers with the Tybee Arts Performing Society – will lead you from the tree to the steps of Historic Carbo House for holiday entertainment & singalongs.
Tybee Beautification will present the Best Decorated Business awards. Gretchen Greene School of Dance students will perform
Followed by the arrival of Santa Claus.
Plus, gently falling snowflakes from the Sea & Breeze throughout the evening.
Complimentary refreshments will be available at participating locations throughout downtown during the evening celebration.
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House of the Christmas Mouse: Holiday Shopping for Kids
Dec 2-3, 2017
The Tybee Arts Association welcomes kids to come to the Arts Center for this year’s House of the Christmas Mouse. There will be a plethora of Christmas gifts at children prices available for your little ones to do their holiday shopping on Sat Dec. 2 (10AM – 1PM & 4-6PM) and Sun. Dec. 3 (10AM-2PM). Plus, horse drawn carriage rides will be offered on Saturday.
The Arts Center
7 Cedarwood Ave.
Tybee Is. GA, 31328
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Tybee Island Christmas Parade 2017
Sat. Dec. 2 2017, 1-4 PM
Line the streets and share your holiday joy as festive, spirited participants lead Santa from the 14th Street beachfront parking lot to the Tybee Gym. Following the parade, kids can spend time with Santa & enjoy the games and activities provided by the YMCA of Coastal GA – Tybee Island Branch.
Learn more here.
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The Tour de Christmas Lights bike parade
7PM Sat. Dec. 9 2017
Light up your bikes & golf carts. The Tour de Christmas Lights parade begins & ends at A-J’s Dockside (1315 Chatham Ave.).
Registration: 3-6PM. The oyster roast, door prizes, and raffle drawing begin at 4:30PM. The “best of” judging begins at 6PM. The parade will start at 7PM.
After the winner is announced, the riding begins for touring the island’s lights & downtown spontaneous stops. Proceeds & donations benefit the Rising TYde Community Food Pantry.
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18th Annual Tybee Polar Bear Plunge
Noon, New Year’s Day, Mon. Jan. 1 2018
Dress up, have fun & jump into the Atlantic with thousands of your closest friends @ noon to celebrate the beginning of 2018.
Tybee Island Pier and Pavilion, Tybee Island, GA 31328
COST: Adults $25; Kids younger than 12: $15
Register for this event here.
‘Tis the Season lighting & entertainment spectacular
Shelter Cove Towne Center, Hilton Head Is.
Activities & entertainment includes visits from Santa & Mrs. Claus, Horse & Carriage Rides, Rock Wall, Skating Rink, Bounce Houses, Movies in the Park, Zip Line, Local Group Performances.
Park your car, stroll through the lights, enjoy nightly events. Part of proceeds to benefit People for Parks.
Presented by Kroger, Belk & the merchants of Shelter Cove Towne Centre, ‘Tis the Season will run from Nov. 20 – Dec. 30 and will be open to the public nightly from 5:30-9PM.
Schedule of events (more to come):
Sat. Nov. 18
8AM The Meatball Run
Every Night, Nov 20 – Dec 30
5:30-9PM Lights are on!
Fri. Dec. 1
4-8PM – Winter Wonderland Festival
5-7PM – Mr. and Mrs. Claus
Sat. Dec. 2
5-7PM – Mr. and Mrs. Claus
Thurs. Dec. 7
6PM- Movie in the Park- Polar Express
Fri. Dec. 8
5-7PM – Santa Claus
Sat. Dec. 9
5-7PM – Mr. and Mrs. Claus
Thurs. Dec. 14
6PM- Movie in the Park- Elf
Fri. Dec. 15
5-7PM – Mr. and Mrs. Claus
Sat. Dec. 16
5-7PM – Mr. and Mrs. Claus
Thurs. Dec. 21
6PM Movie in the Park- Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas
Fri. Dec. 22
5-7PM – Mr. and Mrs. Claus
Sat. Dec. 23
5-7PM – Mr. and Mrs. Claus
Fri. Dec. 29
9AM-1PM – Red Cross Blood Drive