Savannah Pediatrician Dr. Kelsey Alexander on Teaching Children the Joy of Giving

Below is a guest post by Savannah pediatrician Dr. Kelsey Alexander @ Coastal Care Partners’ new Concierge Pediatric Clinic 

The season of giving is here! This special time of the year is the perfect time to introduce and encourage a spirit of giving among children. While younger children may have a more difficult time grasping the concept of how and why we should give to others, there are ways to break it down into small, teachable moments that even the smallest of children can understand and enjoy. 

Giving to Family

Showing children how to give to their families is a great way to begin teaching them about giving. Kids are often more willing and excited to participate in helping or gifting to people they know and love. They can do this by making crafts, including drawings and even ornaments. They could also be tasked with finding a gift that their sibling(s) would enjoy, or parents can make children “elves who help” by coming up with tasks they can accomplish each day at home, like a chore or a small, random act of kindness. 

Giving to Others

There are so many other ways kids can learn to give to others. Angel Trees, where kids can pick an “angel” and purchase specialized gifts for someone, are a great way for kids to give! As a parent, you can also teach and encourage kids to recognize service workers with small gifts of appreciation. For a free alternative, have your child donate some toys they don’t use or have multiple of. You can approach this by saying, “This toy was very special to you at one point, and because it meant so much to you, it would be a good idea to donate it to a child who will play with it and care for it just as much.”

Giving Their Time

Time is one of the most important and valuable gifts that one can give and receive. During this time of year, you can take your children to visit and even sing Christmas carols with the elderly in senior living facilities. Parents can also encourage their children to volunteer with wonderful organizations like P.A.C.K., Urban Hope, The Salvation Army, and the several shelters and soup kitchens in the area. 

Teaching the importance of giving to others—and allowing your children to see generosity in practice—is a life-changing experience for both children and their parents! Introducing different methods of giving, like the ones mentioned above, can help your kids find the ways that resonate best with them. Then, as you find joy in giving to others as a family, this joyful and gracious spirit will surely stick with your children for years to come. Happy Holidays!

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Savannah Public Ice-Skating Schedule

Public skating has returned to the Savannah Civic Center’s MLK Arena – courtesy of Ghost Pirates Ice and the City of Savannah.

Savannah public ice-skating sessions kicked off earlier this month and will continue into December 2022 including the following sessions:

Thursday, December 29 1:00pm – 3:00pm, 5:00pm – 7:00pm, 8:00pm – 10:00pm Friday, December 30 1:00pm – 3:00pm, 5:00pm – 7:00pm, 8:00pm – 10:00pm New Years Eve: Saturday, December 31 11:00am – 1:00pm, 2:00pm – 4:00pm New Years Day: Sunday, January 1 12:00pm – 2:00pm, 3:00pm – 5:00pm Monday, January 2 9:45am – 11:45am, 12:00pm – 2:00pm, 5:00pm – 7:00pm, 8:00pm – 10:00pm

Learn more here.

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Savannah Civic Center, 301 W. Oglethorpe Ave. Savannah

2022 holiday events in Savannah & the Lowcountry. Find more in SouthernMamas.com Events Calendar. _____________________

Self-Guided Tour of Savannah-Area Home Holiday Lights Displays. Find the 2022 SouthernMamas.com list of home lights displays to drive by (or walk thru) here.

12 Days of Christmas: The DeSoto in Savannah will offer fun, family-friendly holiday activities starting Dec. 12-23 as part of The DeSoto’s 12 Days of Christmas celebration. Details here.

Ice-Skating in Savannah:  Public ice-skating returns to the Savannah Civic Center in December 2022. Details here.

See Santa & Mrs. Claus on a fire engine. The Chatham Fire Volunteer Divisions take Santa & Mrs. Claus to various neighborhoods by fire engine over the next few weeks Dec. 2-Dec. 22. Free & open to the public. Details + schedule here.

Holiday Soccer Camp with Soccer Shots Savannah. For ages 2-8. Details here.

Holiday Junior Golf Camp in Savannah, Dec. 19-22, 9AM-12:30PM. All skill levels welcome. Details here. 

Holiday Theater Camp @ Savannah Children’s Theatre, Dec. 19-23: 9AM-5PM, but early drop off & late pickup is available upon request. Details here.

Special Toddler Tuesday Polar Express @ three scheduled times Tues. Dec. 20 @ Oatland Island Wildlife Center, Savannah. Pre-registeration required. No walk-ups allowed. Details here.

Gymnastics Holiday Camp: Summit Gymnastics Winter Holiday Camps in Savannah are Dec. 19-23 & Dec. 27-30, 9AM-1PM. For ages 4-10. Details here. 

Sun, Surf & Santa @ The Sandbox Children’s Museum on Hilton Head Is., Wed. Dec. 21 2022. Santa, entertainer Rick Hubbard, holiday arts & crafts & more. Two sessions: 10AM & 1:30PM. Details here.

Noon Year’s Eve Balloon Drop at noon Dec. 31 + a concert by Rick Hubbard and his Kazoo Band @ The Sandbox Children’s Museum on Hilton Head Is. Purchase tickets online @ www.thesandbox.org. $15/person Member, active military, senior discounts. While on www.thesandbox.org, click book now, Hilton Head then Dec 31 on the calendar. Details here.

Frozen Fantasy Holiday Camp @ Savannah Cultural Arts Center. Dec 27-30 2022, 10-11:30AM. Details here.

Noon Year’s Eve @ The Sandbox Children’s Museum, Hilton Head Is.

Come and celebrate New Year’s Eve at Noon Year’s Eve Balloon Drop at noon Dec 31 2022 and a special concert by Rick Hubbard and his Kazoo Band @kazoobiekazoos @ The Sandbox Children’s Museum on Hilton Head Is.

Reserve your spot now and purchase your tickets online @ www.thesandbox.org. $15/person Member, active military and senior discounts. While on www.thesandbox.org, click book now, Hilton head and then Dec 31 on the calendar.

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Sun, Surf & Santa @ The Sandbox Children’s Museum, Hilton Head Is.

Celebrate the holidays with this family-friendly event: Sun, Surf & Santa on Wed. Dec. 21 2022 @ The Sandbox Children’s Museum on Hilton Head Is. Two sessions: 10AM & 1:30PM

In addition to the exhibit, there will be a special holiday arts and crafts and STEM activities, a scavenger hunt, Santa will make an appearance at both sessions, once @ noon and a second @ 1:30PM.

Beloved entertainer Rick Hubbard will play a holiday interactive concert.

Purchase your tickets online here to make sure you have a space at this fun event. 

Questions? Email thesandboxhhi@gmail.com to register.

The Sandbox Children’s Museum, 80 Nassau St., Hilton Head Is. 29928

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Lowcountry Celebration Park, Adventure Playground, Hilton Head Is.

While visiting The Sandbox Children’s Museum on Hilton Head Is. , visit Adventure Playground in neighboring Lowcountry Celebration Park.

Lowcountry Celebration Park, one of Hilton Head Island’s newest parks that reflects some of its coastal, historical and environmental attributes, was recognized with an Award of Excellence for its design.

Learn more about the award here.

The park off Pope Avenue near the Coligny Beach parking lot and Coligny Beach Park features:
*The Adventure Playground, named after the ship Captain William Hilton was on when he discovered Hilton Head Island. It features a reimagined design of the ship, playground, wading pool and more.
*An open pavilion and lawn for events.
*A perimeter walk
*Two fitness stations
*Wi-Fi
*The Sandbox Children’s Museum
*Public restrooms

Lowcountry Celebration Park
94 Pope Ave.
Hilton Head Island, SC 29928

Best home holiday light displays, decorations 2022 in Savannah, Pooler, Richmond Hill

Driving around Savannah, Pooler, Rincon & Richmond Hill looking at home holiday light displays and decorations is a favorite family tradition.

From colossal Santa snow globes to computerized Christmas lights animated with music, SouthernMamas.com has your guide to local home holiday light displays.

Want to add a home lights display to this list or let us know if one of the past favorites isn’t up this year? Please email us the info at anne@southernmamas.com

* The Seager family, 476 Copper Creek Circle, Pooler

* The Nowicki family, 107 Saint Andrews Way, Wilmington Is.

* The Gray Family, 782 Greenwich Dr., Richmond Hill. Lights & trains

* Going Griswold Holiday Light Show, 3 Amberwood Circle , Savannah. 95.9FM. There’s also a gingerbread house and reindeer barn for the kids

* Wells & Sparks Families @ 1437 Dean Forest Rd. & 1429 Dean Forest Rd. Savannah, Ga 31405

* The Steinhauser family, 1431 Whitfield Park Circle. Tune radio to 102.9FM

* The Fordhams, 21 Timbers Way, Savannah, (Located in the Rivers Bend neighborhood off of Whitfield Ave.)

* South Lancaster Rd. , Wilmington Park

* The Lodge Family, 701 Stuart St. Savannah (not confirmed for this year)

* The Ray Famiy, 9 Yorkshire Place Savannah

* The Jensen Family, 6A Webster Drive, Savannah

* The Schirtzinger family, 202 Blue Marlin Dr., Whitemarsh Island.

* The Simons family, 165 Bald Cypress Lane 31302 (Off of Little Neck Road) Animated and Static

* 112 Magnolia Dr., Pooler

* 29 Bostwick Drive, Pooler.

* 6 Shackleford Cv, Pooler 

* 221 Pinecrest Place, Pooler,

* The Owens Family, 111 Chinese Fir Ct, Pooler

* 39 Holly Springs Circle, Port Wentworth

* The Barratta family, 154 Lake Dr., Midway 

* The Walker family, 23 Charlie’s Rd, and Hwy 144, Richmond Hill

* The Mar family, 104 Rockingham Circle, Bloomingdale

* 106 Sandstone Dr. Bloomingdale

* The Padgett’s Christmas Lights Display, 156 Oakview Rd., Rincon

* 201 Savannah Avenue, Rincon.

* The Smith family, 419 Willowpeg Way, Rincon. (Next to Lost Plantation Golf Course)  Tune to 89.7, syncs to music.

* 126 Aquaduct Dr. in the Staffordshire Estates Subdivision off of Blue Jay, Rincon

* Pennington neighborhood, off Midland Rd, Guyton

* 105 Penny Lane, Guyton, 6-11PM nightly

* The Rockwell Family, 253 Cypress Creek Lane, Guyton

* 133 South Effingham Plantation Dr.

* The Simmons family, 439 Egypt Ardmore Rd, Springfield

* 101 Black Gum Dr., Springfield

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South Carolina

Brendlen’s Christmas Light Display
1570 Drigger’s Lane
Ridgeland SC 29936
Nightly lights display. Meet Santa, Olaf & Elsa on Sat. Dec. 10, plus train rides, facepainting, cookie & ornament decorating. Free!

Arborwood Lights display
9 Arbormeade Circle in Bluffton (Look for “Arborwood Lights” in Google Maps.)
6-9PM nightly
Decorated homes & yards off Buckwalter Parkway in sync to Christmas music.

43 Neligh Lane in Cypress Ridge off SC 170
Bluffton SC
8,500 lights in sync with music on 99.3 FM.
5:30-8PM Sunday-Thursday and until 10PM Friday & Saturday
Another home lights display @ nearby 211 Argo Circle.

Hilton Head Firefighters Christmas Lights
Fire Station 3
534 William Hilton Pkwy
Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
Donations of non-perishable food items are accepted

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FREE lights displays @ businesses, organizations

TMT Farms Christmas Lights Drive-Thru in Statesboro
16710 Old River Rd N
Statesboro, GA 30461
Open now until Dec. 27 2022, 6PM-1AM nightly.
Drive-thru only.
Admission is free, however, please bring non-perishable food items to donate. Cash donations are also accepted. Donated food will be distributed to needy families throughout Bulloch County and surrounding counties. Monetary contributions are used to purchase gift cards for needy families.
Details here.

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The DeSoto in Savannah will offer fun, family-friendly holiday activities starting Dec. 12 2022 and leading up to Christmas as part of The DeSoto’s 12 Days of Christmas celebration.

Bring your kids!

Mon. Dec. 12, 4-5PM. 12 drummers drumming through The DeSoto. Bring your drums or create your own @ The DeSoto. Then join in a family-friendly drum circle. Enjoy hot cocoa & s’mores.

Tues. Dec. 13, 4-6PM. 11 pipers piping perfect pairs of gingerbread. Enjoy family-friendly cookie decorating, appetizers & holiday beverages. Reservations on Opentable.

Wed. Dec. 14, 6-8PM. 10 lord a leaping. Adopt a Renegade PAWS pet or bring your leaping lord for a pawfect night of yappy hour & treats. Grand prize for the best holiday pet costume.

Thurs. Dec. 15, 6-8PM. 9 ladies dancing at Edgar’s Proof & Provision. Come to happy hour & line dancing with Salsa Savannah.

Fri. Dec. 16, 4-6PM. 8 maids a milking @ Buffalo Bayou. Get in the holiday spirit with the whole family & enjoy The DeSoto’s holiday beverages & smoothies.

Sat. Dec. 17, 1-4PM. 7 swans a swimming @ The DeSoto pool patio. Take a shopping break & stop in for cocktails, nibbles & music.

Sun. Dec. 18, 11:30AM-2PM. 6 geese a laying in The DeSoto’s Harborview Room with the best views in Savannah. Make reservations for Holiday Champagne Brunch on the 15th floor through Opentable.

Mon. Dec. 19, 3-7PM. 5 golden rings & more. Sip and shop in The DeSoto’s main lobby with our favorite local vendors.

Tues. Dec. 20, 6:30-8:30PM. 4 calling birds. Drop in for a holiday sing-along @ Edgar’s Proof & Provisions.

Wed. Dec. 21, 5-9PM. 3 French hens. Dine in 1540 Room with Coq au Vin French hens prepared by Chef Collin & a wine selection by sommelier Andrew Noye. Reservations on Resy.

Thurs. Dec. 22, 4-5:30PM. 2 turtle doves. Participate in a pasta cooking class for two with Chef Collin & enjoy a free glass of wine in 1540 Room. Reservations on Resy.

Fri. Dec. 23. And a partridge in a pear tree. The DeSoto delivers gifts to local veteran families. Learn more about The DeSoto’s Sotherly Foundation here.

Learn more about the DeSoto 12 Days of Christmas here.

The DeSoto
15 East Liberty Street,
Savannah, GA 31401

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Jingle Bell Pajama Party & Jingle Jog

Bring all the kids downtown and let them have a blast at the Jingle Bell Pajama Party & Jog. New this year is a Jingle Bell Jog for kids 10 and under – see below for details. Don’t miss out on pictures with Santa, face painting, holiday dancers, Magic Marc, activities and games. 

When: Sun. Dec. 18 2022 @ 1-4 p.m.

Where: Broughton & Bull 

Cost:  FREE!

Jingle Bell Jog

Kids 10 and under come join our fun run and race down Broughton street in your best holiday pajamas! Jingle all the way into the Jingle Bell Pajama Party! 

• When: Sunday, Dec. 18 – first race starts at 12:30
• Ages 6-10 will start on at Barnard Street
• Ages 4-6 will start on at Whitaker Street
• Finish line runs into the festival on Broughton & Bull Streets
• Prizes awarded for top 3 finishers 

Entertainment at the Tree @ Broughton & Bull streets: 

• 1 pm Gretchen Greene School of Dance
• 1:45 pm Magic Marc
• 2:45 pm Culturally Curious 
• 3:30 Gretchen Greene School of Dance 

Activities for Kids:

• Pictures with Santa & Mrs. Claus w/ Pop Squad Balloon
• Letters to Santa
• Coastal Heritage Society Mobile Museum with holiday-themed STEAM activities along with Tin Soldiers and playground soft blocks 
• Face painting 
• Savannah Fire Department Truck  
• Savannah Ghost Pirates
• Jingle Bell Wreath Craft
• Balloon Art 

Free & open to the public.

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Santa Claus & Mrs. Claus 2022 tour of the Islands, Southside by fire engine

The Chatham Fire Volunteer Divisions will escort Santa and Mrs Claus around the Islands & Savannah Southside in 2022 and spread some holiday cheer. See the online schedule and routes here.

The 7th District Division begins their Santa Detail this weekend Dec. 2-3 with the other divisions to follow.

Quacco/Cottonvale Road: Fri. Dec. 2 2022, starts @ 6PM

Southbridge/Berwick: Sat. Dec. 3 2022, starts @ 5PM

King George/Chevis Road/Wild Heron: Sun. Dec. 4 2022, starts @ 5PM

Wilmington Route: 12-5PM on Sat. Dec. 10 2022 with a meet and greet @ Wilmington Island Publix, 5-6:30PM.
Whitemarsh/Talahi: 1-5PM on Sun. Dec. 11 2022 with a meet and great @ Whitemarsh Island Publix, 5-6:30PM.

Skidaway Is: Sat. Dec. 17 & Sun. Dec. 18 2022. Find times here.

Whitefield Ave: Tues Dec. 20 2022, starts @ 6PM

Ferguson Avenue: Wed. Dec. 21 2022, starts @ 6PM

Burnside: Thurs. Dec. 22 2022, starts @ 6PM.

Dates for three areas of Southside will be determined.

Tracking link will be available on the day.

See the online Santa fire engine route schedule here to see when Santa may be cruising thru your neighborhood.

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Find more kids’ Christmas 2022 events here. 

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A weekend of free art at the Savannah Cultural Arts Center!

Fri. Dec. 16

Friday Dec. 16 2022 celebrates all artists with the opening of Elevate! The student/instructor gallery opening and performance showcases work by artists of all ages and levels – from ceramics and watercolor, to ballet and drumming! This event is free, fun, and open to all ages.

5-7PM Fri. Dec. 16 – Gallery opening

7PM – Performance

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Sat. Dec. 17

Saturday Dec. 17 2022 is the Holiday Arts Day! Free activities for all ages. The Lowcountry Turners will be demonstrating wood turning with fun takehomes, E. Shaver Books will read Sheep Dog and Sheep Sheep, the Coastal Youth Choir will sing carols, and you can try your hand at clay dreidel making!

11AM-1PM – Wood turning demos

11AM- Storytime

11:15AM – Caroling begins

11:45AM – Dreidel making begins

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Join them this weekend at the Savannah Cultural Arts Center, 201 Montgomery St.

FREE & open to the public.

More information here.

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Free Jingle Bell Pajama Party featuring photos with Santa in downtown Savannah, Sun. Dec. 18, 1-4PM

Bring all the kids downtown and let them have a blast at Savannah’s Jingle Bell Pajama Party Sun. Dec. 18 2022, 1-4PM @ Broughton and Bull streets.

This event will feature pictures with Santa, face painting, holiday dancers, Magic Marc, activities, games and a fun run throughout downtown.

Free & open to the public.

Hosted by Savannah Holly Days.

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Here’s a look @ 2022 holiday events. SouthernMamas.com will be adding to this list as set dates become available as well as to our Events Calendar. Check back for more.

Self-Guided Tour of Savannah-Area Home Holiday Lights Displays. Find the 2022 SouthernMamas.com list of home lights displays to drive by (or walk thru) here.

12 Days of Christmas: The DeSoto in Savannah will offer fun, family-friendly holiday activities starting Dec. 12-23 as part of The DeSoto’s 12 Days of Christmas celebration. Details here.

Ice-Skating in Savannah:  Public ice-skating returns to the Savannah Civic Center in December 2022. Details here.

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer opens Dec. 2 and runs three weekends @ Savannah Children’s Theatre. There will be a Holiday shop and a cup of hot cocoa and a cookie is included with the ticket price. Tickets are available now. Tickets

See Santa & Mrs. Claus on a fire engine. The Chatham Fire Volunteer Divisions take Santa & Mrs. Claus to various neighborhoods by fire engine over the next few weeks Dec. 2-Dec. 22. Free & open to the public. Details + schedule here.

Holiday Soccer Camp with Soccer Shots Savannah. For ages 2-8. Details here.

Three, free family holiday movies @ SCAD Trustees Theater, Sat. Dec. 17 2022: The Muppet Christmas Carol @ 11AM; Elf @ 3PM; It’s A Wonderful Life @ 7PM. These movies are free to the general public with the donation of a non-perishable food item benefiting Second Harvest. Detals here.

Free Jingle Bell Pajama Party & Jingle Jog, 12:30-4PM. Enjoy pictures with Santa, face painting, holiday dancers, Magic Marc, activities & games. New this year: Jingle Bell Jog for kids 10 & younger. Join the fun run & race down Broughton street in your holiday pajamas. First race starts @ 12:30PM.. Details here.

Chanukah @ Forsyth Park, a free, community-wide Chanukah experience in Savannah’s Forsyth Park with entertainment, activities including lighting of menorah & holiday fun for all ages, 3:30PM Sun. Dec. 18 2022. Details here.

Holiday Junior Golf Camp in Savannah, Dec. 19-22, 9AM-12:30PM. All skill levels welcome. Details here. 

Holiday Theater Camp @ Savannah Children’s Theatre, Dec. 19-23: 9AM-5PM, but early drop off & late pickup is available upon request. Details here.

Special Toddler Tuesday Polar Express @ three scheduled times Tues. Dec. 20 @ Oatland Island Wildlife Center, Savannah. Pre-registeration required. No walk-ups allowed. Details here.

Gymnastics Holiday Camp: Summit Gymnastics Winter Holiday Camps in Savannah are Dec. 19-23 & Dec. 27-30, 9AM-1PM. For ages 4-10. Details here. 

Sun, Surf & Santa @ The Sandbox Children’s Museum on Hilton Head Is., Wed. Dec. 21 2022. Santa, entertainer Rick Hubbard, holiday arts & crafts & more. Two sessions: 10AM & 1:30PM. Details here.

Noon Year’s Eve Balloon Drop at noon Dec. 31 + a concert by Rick Hubbard and his Kazoo Band @ The Sandbox Children’s Museum on Hilton Head Is. Purchase tickets online @ www.thesandbox.org. $15/person Member, active military, senior discounts. While on www.thesandbox.org, click book now, Hilton Head then Dec 31 on the calendar. Details here.

Frozen Fantasy Holiday Camp @ Savannah Cultural Arts Center. Dec 27-30 2022, 10-11:30AM. Details here.

Three, free family holiday movies @ SCAD Trustees Theater, Savannah at 11AM, 3PM & 7PM Sat. Dec. 17 2022.

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The Muppet Christmas Carol – FREE on Sat. Dec. 17 2022, 11AM @ SCAD Trustees Theater, Savannah. This event is free to the general public with the donation of a non-perishable food item benefiting Second Harvest. Details here.

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Elf – FREE! on Sat. Dec. 17, 3PM @ SCAD Trustees Theater, Savannah. This event is free to the general public with the donation of a non-perishable food item benefiting Second Harvest. Details here.

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It’s a Wonderful Life – FREE Sat. Dec. 17, 7PM SCAD Trustees Theater, Savannah. This event is free to the general public with the donation of a non-perishable food item benefiting Second Harvest. Details here.

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Trustees Theater, 216 E. Broughton St. Savannah

The Trustees Theater is a fully restored 1946 movie house owned and operated by SCAD

Christmas Junior Golf Camp in Savannah, Dec. 19-22, 2022

Want to keep your kids active during winter break when school is out?

Give your child the chance to try golf without wasting time and money to play.

The A-SWING Junior Golf Academy in Savannah is hosting a Christmas Junior Golf Camp 2022, Dec. 19 – 22 2022. Cost: $100 Time: 9AM- 12:30PM.

Register for the Golf Camp by here or contact Coach Paul at 912-655-9119 for additional information.

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Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, Savannah

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer opens Dec. 2 2022 and runs three weekends. There will be a Holiday shop and a cup of hot cocoa and a cookie is included with the ticket price. Tickets are available now. Tickets.

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Auditions

Mr. Popper’s Penguins: Ages 7(& in 2nd grade) through adults of all ages. Auditions Dec. 6 2022 at 7PM. Shows March 3-5, 10-12 2023

Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus: Ages 18+. Auditions: Jan. 9 2023 at 7PM. Shows March 24-26, March 31-April 2 2023.

The Wizard of Oz: Ages 7 (& in 2nd grade) through adults of all ages. Auditions: Feb. 6 & 7. Shows May 19-21, May 26-28, June 2-4 2023.

Learn more here.

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Holiday Theatre Camp 2022, Dec. 19-23 9AM-5PM

Savannah Children’s Theatre is hosting a 5-day musical theatre camp December 19-23: North Pole’s Got Talent!. This full-day camp for youth will have students playing theatre games, singing songs, creating dances & putting on a holiday musical for the final day. Camp hours are 9AM-5PM, but early drop off & late pickup is available upon request.  

Register online here.

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Youth Drama Classes @ Savannah & Pooler locations of Savannah Children’s Theatre

Savannah Children’s Theatre’s Savannah location has opened Winter registration for their classes. Register HERE.

The next session of Pooler Drama/Theater Youth Classes starts Jan. 9 2023 and they will be doing Aladdin. Register HERE.

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Art Start & Stroller Toddler Tour @ Telfair Museums’ Jepson Center, Savannah

On Thurs. Dec. 15 2022 10:30-11:30AM, Telfair Museums’ youngest patrons are invited to the Jepson Center for story time, a special tour, and an art activity.

Strollers, crying babies, toddlers, and older siblings are all welcome @ this monthly Art Start & Stroller Toddler Tour event.

Cost: $5 per child
Adults: members free | non-members $12.

Sign up here.

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The holiday tree will be on view @ the Jepson Center until January 9, 2023.

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Come to Savannah Christian Preparatory School for a trail run while chasing Santa 

SCPS welcomes the Savannah area community to come out and run the campus trails. 

The first runner to beat Santa across the finish line wins $100!  Holiday costumes are welcome and there will be a Costume Contest. Due to the natural terrain of the trails, strollers are not encouraged.  

There will be a fun 1/4 mile kids fun run on the school track!  Each child that completes the 1/4 mile will receive a medal.

Stay around after the race for food and fun holiday activities for the family. 

All proceeds will benefit SCPS PTF. 

REGISTER ONLINE HERE.

Location Street Address: 1599 Chatham Parkway, Savannah, GA 31408

Pricing: $30 until Nov 30 2022 and $35 until Dec 9 2022

Race Day Registration until 8:45 am

Frequently asked questions:

Walkers are allowed
T-shirt is included – 5k only
Anyone can pick up packets with confirmation email

Packet Pick-Up:

Packets will be available for pick up on Fri. Dec. 9, noon- 5PM at the Eckburg Building at Savannah Christian Preparatory School.  It is the first building on the right when you turn into the main entrance of the campus off Chatham Parkway.  

REGISTER ONLINE HERE.

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Savannah Santa Train 2022, Dec. 10 @ Georgia State Railroad Museum, Savannah

Savannah Santa Train, one of the largest annual holiday family events in the Lowcountry, returns on Sat. Dec. 10, 2022, 9AM-5PM @ Georgia State Railroad Museum, 655 Louisville Rd., Savannah.

Festive activities and entertainment include a holiday-themed diesel locomotive train ride experience, Tin Soldier training, crafts and historic children’s games. Enjoy a performance by the Gretchen Greene School of Dance, see and purchase hand-crafted artisan spinning tops made in front of you by the Lowcountry Turners, and celebrate the season with festive holiday dancing with Minick Family Music, and share your Christmas wishes during a visit with Santa Claus.

Complimentary donuts and coffee will be shared by The Salvation Army’s mobile Canteen. The Big Cheese food truck and Jonny Boy Cookies will serve gourmet grilled cheese and sweet dessert treats available for purchase at the event.

Savannah Santa Train is hosted each year by Georgia State Railroad Museum and Savannah Children’s Museum. Tickets are $15 per person for all guests age eighteen months and up and online pre-registration is required here

CHS Members will receive a discounted ticket rate of $12 per person. Find info on becoming a member here.

Train rides are available every fifteen minutes, so please select a time to reserve your seat.

Get tickets here.

Reminder: Did you know that your scheduled train ride is NOT your start time for the event? You can begin your day at Santa Train at any time – come as early and stay as long as you like for a full day of holiday cheer!

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Coastal Heritage Society Member Apprecation Day

Saturday Dec. 10 is also a SPECIAL Coastal Heritage Society Members Appreciation Day?! Active CHS members will receive a 25% off discount at all CHS gift shops this Sat. Dec. 10 2022.

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Kindermusik Savannah Wintry Playdates Sat. Dec. 10

Two times! 10 & 11AM

The bells are ringing, the snow is falling, and the cold wind is blowing, but inside the Kindermusik Savannah classroom all is warm as they celebrate their December 2022 musical playdates: Sleigh Bells! 

Come with your newborn to 7-year old  for this cozy, wintry playdate you won’t want to miss this Sat. Dec. 10 2022. Two sessions: 10AM & 11AM.

Parents and children together will engage with instruments, singing, moving, dancing, story time, and more delightful activities in this exciting one-time Kindermusik class.

Limited spaces! Claim your child’s spot before it fills.  NOTE: 10AM class is nearly full; still spaces left for 11AM.

Enroll at kindermusikwith88keys.com or text 912-432-5885 for more info  

Kindermusik…A Good Beginning Never Ends. 

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Christmas on the Bluff, 3PM Sat. Dec. 3, 4-8PM in Thunderbolt

Join the Town of Thunderbolt along River Drive to ring in the holiday season, family style. The town is excited to bring back a boat parade along with a land parade, ornament decorating, cookie decorating, vendors, snacks, and more.

Christmas tree lighting & carols at 8:15PM and sing carols.

Sat. Dec. 3 2022, 4-8PM, 2821 River Dr, Savannah, GA 31404-3200, United States

Christmas Whoville Jubilation, Sun. Dec. 11 2022, Savannah City Market

Savannah’s City Market turns Whoville for the afternoon!  

Drop in for treats, pictures with Father Christmas and a live performance of “How the Dancing Grinch Stole Christmas”in the City Market courtyard.

Get Grinched (with hair and makeup)! Meet Father Christmas and take a picture with him in a carriage!.

Free & open to the public.

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Savannah Lighted Christmas Parade 2022, Sat. Dec. 10

Savannah Lighted Christmas Parade will begin on River Street and make its way throughout downtown Savannah featuring decorated floats from Savannah’s favorite people and places.

The parade begins at Plant Riverside District on the west end of River Street at 5:30pm and continues to the east end, then winds its way up to Broughton Street and through City Market.

See the route here.

Free parking available in all City parking garages Dec. 9-11.

Free & open to the public.

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Free Family Fun Night @ Sandbox Children’s Museum, Hilton Head Is.

Family Friday Nights are open to ALL families!. Held the first Friday of each month @ The Sandbox Children’s Museum on Hilton Head Is.

Fri. Dec. 9 2022, 5;30-7:30PM

Designed to bring families together, for a cost free evening of fun activities. An engaging easy evening! Come play in all of The Sandbox Children’s Museum exhibits for free.

Admission is free but reserve your space online here.

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Give the gift of membership to The Sandbox Children’s Museum, Hilton Head Is & Bluffton SC

Purchase a membership for your favorite family right on The Sandbox Children’s Museum website www.thesandbox.org

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Savannah Santa Train 2022, Dec. 10 @ Georgia State Railroad Museum, Savannah

Savannah Santa Train, one of the largest annual holiday family events in the Lowcountry, returns on Sat. Dec. 10, 2022, 9AM-5PM @ Georgia State Railroad Museum, 655 Louisville Rd., Savannah.

Festive activities and entertainment include a holiday-themed diesel locomotive train ride experience, Tin Soldier training, crafts and historic children’s games. Enjoy a performance by the Gretchen Greene School of Dance, see and purchase hand-crafted artisan spinning tops made in front of you by the Lowcountry Turners, and celebrate the season with festive holiday dancing with Minick Family Music, and share your Christmas wishes during a visit with Santa Claus.

Complimentary donuts and coffee will be shared by The Salvation Army’s mobile Canteen. The Big Cheese food truck and Jonny Boy Cookies will serve gourmet grilled cheese and sweet dessert treats available for purchase at the event.

Savannah Santa Train is hosted each year by Georgia State Railroad Museum and Savannah Children’s Museum. Tickets are $15 per person for all guests age eighteen months and up and online pre-registration is required here

CHS Members will receive a discounted ticket rate of $12 per person. Find info on becoming a member here.

Train rides are available every fifteen minutes, so please select a time to reserve your seat.

Get tickets here.

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Join Tybee Ballet Theatre for an evening of sweets, treats, and dancing!

Land of the Sweets is TBT’s original, family-friendly adaptation of the holiday classic, The Nutcracker.

Think the short, sweet, and relatable version of the Nutcracker ballet. Appropriate for all ages.

Free Nov 19 Shows @ 3 & 7PM Savannah Arts Cultural Center

The Land of the Sweets performances @ Savannah Culture Arts Center Ben Tucker Theater are FREE ADMISSION at 3 & 7 PM on Sat. Nov.19. Seating is on a first come first serve basis, but you can reserve your free ticket online here.

6PM Dec. 9 & 10 Shows @ Tybee Post Theater

Tickets for the Tybee Post Theater performance are now live. Purchase online here.

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