Free admission for local residents from 10AM-5PM, Activities from 1-4PM Sat. April 29 Jepson Center, Savannah
Jepson Center’s next FREE Family Day for locals and activities celebrating the Bold Expressions exhibition is set for Sat. April 29 2023 @ Telfair Museums’ Jepson Center in Savannah.
Inspired by prints in the exhibition and turned wooden bowls by Ed and Phillip Moulthrop, afternoon activities from 1-4PM will include a scavenger hunt, screen-printed t-shirts, and wood turning demonstrations by the Low Country Turners who will make wooden tops for participants.
The Low Country Turners are the Savannah / Hilton Head area chapter of the American Association of Woodturners, and their mission is to provide education, information and a meeting place to those interested in the art and craft of woodworking and woodturning.
10AM April 20 2023 Jepson Center, Savannah $5 per child | Adults: members free / non-members $12
Start your day with art with this combined program: Jepson Center’s Art Start Stroller & Toddler Tour. Once a month, 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 here.
Come play and learn as you explore this month’s featured exhibition, Bold Expressions!
Savannah Cultural Arts Center will stream the sing-along Encanto for free at noon on Sat. April 29 2023 with arts activities before the movie.
“How Far Can I Rise? Through The Roof, To The Skies, Let’s Go!” Step into the theater at the Savannah Cultural Arts Center and get swept up in the magic during an interactive sing-along screening of Disney’s Encanto!
All ages welcome, costumes/dress up encouraged. Free & open to the public.
Doors at 11:30AM. Come for an interactive art activity before you grab your seat.
Movie at 12PM.
Please reserve one free ticket per seat in your party here.
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Free Saturday music & performances for all ages on lawn of Savannah Cultural Arts Center
This Saturday April 22 @ the Savannah Cultural Arts Center, bring your blankets and chairs and find a spot on the Savannah Cultural Arts Center lawn for free music and performances for all ages.
Host Jacob Evans will lead a series of musical and spoken performances for a variety show of Savannah artistic talent. Spend Earth Day outside with a show.
FREE, all ages
12-2PM Sat. April 22 2023
Bring chair or blanket as desired
Artists include: Jacob Evans, Marquice Williams, Jarrod White, and Markeya Relaford.
This week: Monthly Kindermusik playdates for ages 0-7 on Sat. April 22 2023! Still room at 10AM, 11AM and 12:45PM. Enroll at kindermusikwith88keys.com
See what parents are saying: “My son has been attending Kindermusik for nearly three years now. He absolutely loves attending! All of the teachers are amazing. We love how friendly, welcoming, and calm the classes are. The teacher makes you feel as part of her own family. Joining their class those years ago was one of the best decisions I have made regarding my son.” ~Jessica, mom to 3-year-old.
Join a class today! Morning, afternoon, evening, weekday, and weekend options; ages 0-7! kindermusikwith88keys.com
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Savannah Children’s Museum invites the public to attend Bug Fest, the annual family-friendly celebration buzzing with bug-themed crafts, activities, and workshops.
The event will be Sat. April 22, 10AM-1PM @ Savannah Children’s Museum, 655 Louisville Rd. Savannah, GA 31401.
Savannah Children’s Museum educators will also be delivering exciting programs, such as the eat-a-bug club, insect activities, and many other creepy crawly programming throughout the day.
There will also be many community partners providing bug-filled fun throughout the day.
Admission to Bug Fest is included in the cost of regular admission to Savannah Children’s Museum, $10 for all guests 18 months and older.
This event is FREE for Coastal Heritage Society members. Find info on how to become a CHS member here.
You’ll be off on an imaginary trip to the Kindermusik zoo as you make music with your favorite animal friends. Your child will love this wild and whimsical musical experience as you roar like lions, stomp like elephants, swing like moneys, and hop like kangaroos.
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. kindermusikwith88keys.com or text 912-432-5885 for more info.
Kindermusik…A Good Beginning Never Ends.
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Spring Break Sailors @ Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum, Savannah
Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum in Savannah will offer free admission April 7-16 2023 to two children when accompanied by one paying adult. Prices for adults range from $8 (for military, seniors, and AAA holders) and $10 (general adult admission).
An afternoon of clay exploration on the lawn of the Savannah Cultural Arts Center this Mon. April 3 2023! Artists and instructors from the SCAC and the Savannah community will have stations introducing you to projects and techniques in clay including handbuilding, surface design techniques, wheel, clay recycling, and Raku firing.
This FREE event is for all ages and all levels of clay experience to create, learn, and be inspired. This is an interactive event so be prepared to get your hands a little messy! Select projects can be left at the SCAC to be kiln fired and picked up at a later date.
Parents/guardians must accompany children ages 14 and younger at all times. Stop by any time between 1 and 4PM, no pre-registration required.
Participating artists include: Cameron Frost, Antonia Gorham, Rebecca Ball, Carol Miller, Dave Peterson, and more!
PS – Interested in youth classes or summer camp? This also a great day to learn more and sign up on the spot! Learn more and get updates by following the Facebook event here.
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On April 1 @ 3PM, Savannah Children’s Theatre is excited to offer their first low-sensory performance.
This matinee of Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus is designed especially to create a comfortable environment for children with autism, sensory processing differences, or for families who are nervous about how their child(ren) might respond to live theatre. Keep reading for more information!
WHAT TO EXPECT: Low lights will remain on throughout the performance; reduced volume & sound effects; noise-cancelling headphones available to borrow; flexible seating options including pillows & wiggle seats; designated quiet area with soft beanbag seating; limited audience size; playbills including information about which parts of the play contain more intense feelings or movements so caregivers & children can prepare; opportunity to meet & interact with characters after the performance.
NOTE: All modifications being made were recommended by licensed & working BCaBA therapists. SCT performers & volunteers are not trained special educators, but are proud to be working with educators & families to make SCT a welcoming & inclusive space.
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Plant Riverside District will offer free live music by more than 30 bands on two riverfront stages, family-friendly activities and photos with Lucky the Leprechaun as well as festive food and drink options for all ages and St. Patrick’s Day-themed merchandise.
All events are open to the public.
Highlights include:
St. Patrick’s Day Cookie Decorating, Sat. March 18. Please click HERE for more info. Reservations are required. Space is limited. The cookie decorating class in Turbine Cafe offers the opportunity for kids of all ages to decorate and take home fresh-baked cookies as well as a chef’s hat and apron. Tickets are $20 and are available online here.
Live Musical Entertainment: Click HERE to check out the schedule of upcoming artists at District Live.
The Celtic Tenors performances on Wed. March 15 and Thurs. March 16 will be family-friendly. Tickets available here.
Shamrock the Riverwalk Lighting Ceremony on Sat. March 11 featuring:
*the official lighting ceremony taking place at 7PM when Plant Riverside District’s iconic smokestacks, fountains and other landmarks will be illuminated with green lighting, followed by a live performance by the Irish Pipe and Drums Corps and the Nick Poulin Band.
*photos with Lucky the Leprechaun 7:30-9PM
See all the Shamocks and Shenanigans activities here.
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Perfect for young readers & the grown ups who can’t resist “just one more story” before bedtime.
Don’t Let The Pigeon Drive The Bus the Musical: 10AM & 3PM Sat. March 25 2023 & 3PM Sun. March 26 2023; 10AM & 3PM Sat. April 1 & 3PM Sun. April 2 2023.
Special Low-Sensory Performance at 3PM Sat. April 1.
Registration is OPEN for Spring 2023 Classes at the Savannah Cultural Arts Center. Youth Classes begin Monday, April 10. Teen classes start March 27. Your favorites are back, from parent/child movement to homeschool art, youth clay, and dance.
Looking for something new to try? Check out these brand new classes:
Parent/Child Music Class (0-2 years)
Pre-Ballet (3-5 years)
Violin Explorations (3-4 and 5-7 years)
Drawing and Painting (Teen)
Plus, brand new offering for adults too! Abstract Acrylic Painting, Acrylic Portrait Painting, Hip Hop Dance, Intro to Modern Dance, Jazz/Contemporary Dance, Savannah SLAMS – Spoken Word and Performance, and Seated Dance for Limited Mobility.
Budding artists and their parents are invited to join the Savannah Cultural Arts Center this spring for parent/child movement and music classes! Classes begin the week of April 10 2023 and last 6 weeks.
Grow the bond with your baby through music stimulation! Exposing your child to music from an early age ignites all areas of child development. Surrounded by sounds, instruments, and rhythms you will be helping your baby to develop social – emotional, motor, cognitive, language and literacy skills.
This class offers interactive bonding time with parent and child. Play with your child in song and dance, helping them achieve confidence in cognitive and motor skills. Using props and imagination in themed organized play connects you with your child while watching their independence develop.
Once a month, Telfair’s 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 here.
Brand new third Kindermusik playdate time just added: this Saturday, March 11 at 12:45pm!
Come explore Celtic music with your 0-7 year old through instruments, songs, movement, stories and more! Each child takes home a special gift at the end of class.
There’s no need to stress about finding a babysitter. Parent’s Night Out, Fri. March 24, 5-9PM
Just sign the little ones up for a fun filled night of games, gymnastics, and pizza. You’ll be able to enjoy date night worry-free and child-free while the kids have a blast with Summit Gymnastics’ amazing coaches thanks to Parent’s Night Out, Fri. March 24, 5-9PM for kids ages 4-12.
Join Savannah Sharks for a safe, fun gym playtime with your toddler (crawlers up to age 4) at Savannah Sharks gyms in Richmond Hill & Savannah.
These “play dates” are unstructured playtime with age-appropriate toys, swings, slides, a bouncy house, and more. It is a great way to get your child out of the house and around other children in a safe, clean and fun environment.
Text Savannah Sharks with questions at 912-308-3818
An adult is required to be present to supervise your child at all times as supervision is not provided.
Saturday, March 11, 10AM and 11AM: Kindermusik Savannah is celebrating Irish music in their March 2023 Kindermusik playdates!
Get ready to explore shamrocks and shakers, rhythms and rainbows, flutes and fiddles, hornpipes and bagpipes! Come jig along with us as we find music under the rainbow. You won’t want to miss this exciting class!
Open to 0-7 year olds and their caregivers. Limited spaces!
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Enrollment for the Soccer Shots 8-week Spring season is now open for children ages 2-8!
Each season, Soccer Shots Savannah uses a different curriculum covering new skills and character words while having fun!
We’re kicking off the Spring Season the week of March 13 2023 and want your child to join us on Soccer Island!
Visit Soccershots.org/savannah to learn more about our program! Or go straight to our enrollment page and sign up for a location near you that meets at a time that fits your schedule at savannah-macon.soccershots.com.
Soccer Shots has locations all throughout Savannah, Wilmington Island, Pooler, Richmond Hill, Rincon and Bluffton!
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