Meet & Greet with Santa & Mrs. Claus

There are still a few chances to have photos with Santa at Plant Riverside District in Savannah. The photos with Santa spot is located by the Pavillions on the River Walk.

Photos with Santa sessions are:

Friday 12/22 | 6-8PM

Saturday 12/23 | 1-3PM

Sunday 12/24 | 5-8PM

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Savannah Christmas Market 2023 @ Plant Riverside District, Savannah

Experience the magic of the holidays at the fourth annual Savannah Christmas Market at Plant Riverside District! Enjoy a European-style outdoor holiday market as well as live performances, children’s activities, photos with Santa, and a wide range of holiday-themed food and drink options. You’ll find something for everyone on your holiday shopping list at the Savannah Christmas Market. 

What: Savannah Christmas Market 

When: Thursday, November 16, 2023 – Monday, January 1, 2024
Location: Plant Riverside District Riverwalk, 400 W River Street, Savannah, GA.

Cost: Free 

Learn more here.

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Festival of Trees @ Plant Riverside District, Savannah

Guests are invited to join us at our first annual Festival of Trees to take place in our lobby at Plant Riverside District. This festival will feature a forest of dazzling Christmas trees that represent a unique array of local businesses and organizations. 

What: Festival of Trees 

When: Now through Monday, January 1, 2024
Location: Generator Hall (Powerplant Building) 

Cost: Free 

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Master Storyteller Event Honoring Kwanzaa on Tues. Dec. 26 @ Plant Riverside District, Savannah

Plant Riverside District will host a free community event honoring Kwanzaa on Tues. Dec. 26 2023 with master storyteller Lillian Grant-Baptiste. This celebration is free and open to the public and will take place at Plant Riverside District, which is on Savannah’s historic riverfront at 400 W. River St.

On Tues. Dec. 26, the first day of Kwanzaa, Plant Riverside District invites all to join in a community event at 5:30PM at Beethoven’s Terrace. This free evening Kwanzaa program will feature Lillian Grant-Baptiste, an informed cultural artist, motivational speaker and master storyteller who will share stories about Kwanzaa, focusing upon the holiday’s rich history and the significance of its seven core principles, highlighting the first day core principle of Unity.

Following this event, attendees will have an opportunity to visit Baobab Lounge, where they can meet Grant-Baptiste. There will be a selection of specialty drinks and bites from a Kwanzaa-inspired menu.

This celebratory menu will be available at Baobab Lounge from Tuesday, Dec. 26 through Sunday, Dec. 31 during the seven days of Kwanzaa. Guest will enjoy the opportunity to visit a traditional altar featuring the Kinara candleholder, plus white flowers will be available for guests to float down the Savannah River in honor of their ancestors.

On Friday, Dec. 29, Plant Riverside District will highlight local Black entrepreneurs to celebrate the principle of Ujamaa. Guests who purchase items from Hall of Sneakz and Rhoot Man Beverage Company at the Savannah Christmas Market will receive a special 10% discount at Baobab Lounge.

For more information about Kwanzaa celebration at Plant Riverside District or to view a complete schedule of events, visit plantriverside.com.

Plant Riverside District — which is home to the popular Savannah Christmas Market — will host a family-friendly Brunch with Santa on Sun. Dec. 17 2023 11AM-3PM in Salzburg Ballroom, inside the Atlantic Building at 400 W. River St. Savannah.

Santa and Mrs. Claus will come directly from the North Pole for a one-day-only event to create memorable moments with guests.

This holiday event will feature: food, photo-ops and meet and greet opportunities with Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus and the Grinch.

WHEN: Sun. Dec. 17, 2023 11AM-3PM 

WHERE: Plant Riverside District – Salzburg Ballroom, 400 W. River Street, Savannah

When: Sunday, December 17, 2023 – 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. 

Where: Salzburg Ballroom 

Cost: $62++ for adults; $30++ for children ages five to 12

RESERVATIONS:

Reservations are required to attend the 2023 Brunch with Santa event at Plant Riverside District. Tickets for the Dec. 17 event are $62 plus tax and gratuity for adults and $30 plus tax and gratuity for children ages three to 12. Tickets are available HERE or on OpenTable.com.

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The Brunch With Santa buffet at Plant Riverside District will feature:

●      Chef’s Breakfast Action Stations
Custom Omelet, Choice of Egg (cage-free or egg whites), Assortment of Toppings

Housemade Biscuit and Sawmill Gravy
Mini Bagels with Smoked Salmon, Capers, Whipped Cream Cheese and Fresh Dill

·       Morning Classics

French Toast with Maple Syrup

Seasonal Sliced Fresh Fruit

Spiced Apple and Blueberry Granola Yogurt Bowls with Local Honey

Applewood Bacon, Pork Sausages and Chicken Sausages

Roasted Breakfast Potatoes 

●      Carving Stations

Glazed Spiral Ham

Herb-Roasted Turkey Breast

Caramelized Leek and White Cheddar Scalloped Potatoes

Spiced Honey Roasted Carrots and Winter Squash

Caramelized Brussel Sprouts with Bacon and a Soy Ginger Glaze

Buttercup Squash and Cavatappi Pasta with Sage Brown Butter

●      Dessert Stations

Signature displays of assorted Christmas pies, cakes, tortes and cookies prepared by the accomplished pastry team at Plant Riverside District

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Holiday Cookie Decorating, every Saturday in December, @ Plant Riverside District’s Turbine Café

Children of all ages are warmly invited to participate in a holiday cookie decorating class @ Plant Riverside District’s Turbine Cafe, led by Plant Riverside District pastry chefs.

Each participant will take home holiday cookies as well as a keepsake apron. Reservations are strongly recommended as space is limited. Make reservations online here.

What: Holiday Cookie Decorating 

When: Saturday, December 2, 9, 16, & 23, 2023 (Every Saturday in December) – 2 p.m. 

Where: Turbine Café in Generator Hall 

Cost: $20 

Reservation: Make reservations online here.

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Gingerbread House Unveiling @ Plant Riverside District, Savannah

Plant Riverside District’s award-winning pastry team will create a spectacular gingerbread house that will remain on display through January 1. Crafting a gingerbread house for guests to enjoy is a beloved holiday tradition that takes one month to create. Don’t miss the opportunity to see the unveiling of this impressive culinary creation. 

What: Gingerbread House Unveiling 

When: Friday, November 24, 2023 – 4 p.m. 

Where: Turbine Café in Generator Hall (Powerplant Building) 

Cost: Free 

Learn more here.

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Plant Riverside District Christmas Lighting Ceremony

Ring in the holidays at the annual Christmas Lighting Ceremony at Plant Riverside District. This popular family-friendly event serves as the official grand opening of the fourth annual Savannah Christmas Market and will kick off the holiday season. Enjoy the holiday tree lighting, preceded by a live reading of “Twas the Night Before Christmas” by Roger Moss, and special appearances by Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus. 

What: Plant Riverside District Christmas Lighting Ceremony 

When: Friday, November 24, 2023 – 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. 

Location: Plant Riverside District  

Cost: Free  

Learn more here.

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Savannah Christmas Market 2023 @ Plant Riverside District, Savannah

Experience the magic of the holidays at the fourth annual Savannah Christmas Market at Plant Riverside District! Enjoy a European-style outdoor holiday market as well as live performances, children’s activities, photos with Santa, and a wide range of holiday-themed food and drink options. You’ll find something for everyone on your holiday shopping list at the Savannah Christmas Market. 

What: Savannah Christmas Market 

When: Thursday, November 16, 2023 – Monday, January 1, 2024
Location: Plant Riverside District Riverwalk, 400 W River Street, Savannah, GA.

Cost: Free 

Learn more here.

Meet & Greet with Santa & Mrs. Claus

Located by the Pavillions on the River Walk

Friday 11/24 | 7-9PM

Saturday 11/25 | 5-7PM

Sunday 11/26 | noon– 2PM

Friday 12/1 | 6-8PM

Saturday 12/2 | 1- 3PM

Sunday 12/3 | noon– 2PM

Friday 12/8 | 6-8PM

Saturday 12/9 | 1-3PM

Sunday 12/10 | noon – 2PM

Friday 12/15 | 6-8PM

Saturday 12/16 | 1-3PM

Friday 12/22 | 6-8PM

Saturday 12/23 | 1-3PM

Sunday 12/24 | 5-8PM

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Festival of Trees @ Plant Riverside District, Savannah

Guests are invited to join us at our first annual Festival of Trees to take place in our lobby at Plant Riverside District. This festival will feature a forest of dazzling Christmas trees that represent a unique array of local businesses and organizations. 

What: Festival of Trees 

When: Thursday, November 16, 2023 – Monday, January 1, 2024
Location: Generator Hall (Powerplant Building) 

Cost: Free 

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Beyond the mall: Find fun places where your kids can Santa this holiday season in Savannah here.

Plant Riverside District — which is home to the popular Savannah Christmas Market — will host a family-friendly Brunch with Santa on Sun. Dec. 17 2023 11AM-3PM in Salzburg Ballroom, inside the Atlantic Building at 400 W. River St. Savannah.

Santa and Mrs. Claus will come directly from the North Pole for a one-day-only event to create memorable moments with guests.

This holiday event will feature: food, photo-ops and meet and greet opportunities with Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus and the Grinch.

WHEN: Sun. Dec. 17, 2023 11AM-3PM 

WHERE: Plant Riverside District – Salzburg Ballroom, 400 W. River Street, Savannah

When: Sunday, December 17, 2023 – 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. 

Where: Salzburg Ballroom 

Cost: $62++ for adults; $30++ for children ages five to 12

RESERVATIONS:

Reservations are required to attend the 2023 Brunch with Santa event at Plant Riverside District. Tickets for the Dec. 17 event are $62 plus tax and gratuity for adults and $30 plus tax and gratuity for children ages three to 12. Tickets are available HERE or on OpenTable.com.

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The Brunch With Santa buffet at Plant Riverside District will feature:

●      Chef’s Breakfast Action Stations
Custom Omelet, Choice of Egg (cage-free or egg whites), Assortment of Toppings

Housemade Biscuit and Sawmill Gravy
Mini Bagels with Smoked Salmon, Capers, Whipped Cream Cheese and Fresh Dill

·       Morning Classics

French Toast with Maple Syrup

Seasonal Sliced Fresh Fruit

Spiced Apple and Blueberry Granola Yogurt Bowls with Local Honey

Applewood Bacon, Pork Sausages and Chicken Sausages

Roasted Breakfast Potatoes 

●      Carving Stations

Glazed Spiral Ham

Herb-Roasted Turkey Breast

Caramelized Leek and White Cheddar Scalloped Potatoes

Spiced Honey Roasted Carrots and Winter Squash

Caramelized Brussel Sprouts with Bacon and a Soy Ginger Glaze

Buttercup Squash and Cavatappi Pasta with Sage Brown Butter

●      Dessert Stations

Signature displays of assorted Christmas pies, cakes, tortes and cookies prepared by the accomplished pastry team at Plant Riverside District

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Beyond the mall: Find fun places where your kids can Santa this holiday season in Savannah here.

Make plans to attend the 2023 Savannah Boat Parade of Lights, 7-9PM on Fri. Nov. 25.

Free & open to the public.

Learn more here.