Is your child riding in the correct car seat? Is the car seat correctly installed in your car? If you aren’t sure, join us for a FREE car seat event hosted by Bailey Boys Car Seats, in partnership with Safe Kids Savannah.
Certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians will be on site to inspect car seats and assist with proper installation to help ensure children are traveling safely.
If you know families who may be in need of a car seat or booster seat for their child, please encourage them to register and attend this event.
Event Details: March 28, 2026 9AM–Noon Honey Bowen Building, Statesboro
Painting with a Twist in Savannah is partnering with Savannah’s Autism Mom Circle Support Group to raise awareness, foster connections among families, and help further their important mission, one brushstroke at a time.
Savannah’s Autism Mom Circle Support Group, Inc. is a registered nonprofit dedicated to supporting mothers and families raising children with autism throughout Savannah and the surrounding communities.
JEA Savannah is a full-service community center similar to a YMCA, offering programs such as a preschool, summer camp, fitness center, and indoor and outdoor pools. While rooted in Jewish culture, the JEA is open and welcoming to the entire community.
This is a great new, local opportunity for students to fulfill high school community service volunteer requirements, build their resumes, and gain valuable leadership experience @ the six CHS Savannah museums and historic sites: Savannah Children’s Museum, Georgia State Railroad Museum, Old Fort Jackson, Pin Point Heritage Museum, Savannah History Museum, Harper Fowlkes House.
Jr.CAC is a companion program to the Cultural Affairs Commission (CAC) designed to offer school-aged youth an opportunity to help shape arts and culture in Savannah. CAC is an 18-member board appointed by the Mayor and Alderman who advise and recommend arts and cultural programming for the City of Savannah.
Students who sit on Jr. CAC will review programs and supply input on how art and cultural programming impacts local youth and their communities. They will also help develop future art, culture, and history programming for the City of Savannah.
Applications are open to students in grades 9-12 who attend a public or a private school and live within Savannah city limits. Applications will run from Aug. 1 to Aug. 31. Students who are selected for Jr.CAC can earn volunteer hours for school.
Interested students and parents can learn more and apply at savannahga.gov/jrcac.
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The STEAM Center will be located inside the 1925 historic Storehouse of the Central of Georgia Railway campus, between Savannah Children’s Museum and Georgia State Railroad Museum in Savannah.
The indoor expansion will debut Numbers in Nature, an interactive STEAM-focused exhibit that will allow visitors to step into a captivating maze of mirrors designed to challenge perceptions and spark curiosity.
Malcolm and Julia Butler have generously committed to match donations dollar-for-dollar up to $150,000 for the STEAM Center. Funds raised from this matching campaign will be used to finalize preparations to welcome guests into the new museum space.
Nora Lee, CEO of Coastal Heritage Society, expressed gratitude to all donors who share and support the vision for this new cultural and educational resource for the local community — the Butlers; City of Savannah Government for their partnership; Colonial Group, Inc., the Lesher Family Foundation, and other donors for their vision and support to help get this project off the ground.
Learn more or contribute to the STEAM Center matching campaign here.
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Use discount code SOMAMA25 at checkout during June 2025 to receive 25% off a $125 Coastal Heritage Society Family Membership
Coastal Heritage Society operates six local sites: Savannah History Museum, Savannah’s Children’s Museum, Georgia State Railroad Museum, Old Fort Jackson, Pin Point Heritage Museum, and Harper Fowlkes House.
Get your family membership with a 25% discount online here. Please use the code SOMAMA25 to receive the 25% discount.
This discount is only available during June 2025 and expires July 1st 2025. (Discount for family memberships only)
Coastal Heritage Society Family Membership includes: unlimited admission to all six Coastal Heritage sites – Savannah Children’s Museum, Georgia State Railroad Museum, Old Fort Jackson, Savannah History Museum, Pin Point Heritage Museum, Harper Fowlkes House – for one family (up to 2 primary cardholders).
Every member receives:
*Unlimited admission to all Coastal Heritage Society museums and historic sites!
*Discounts for special events like Savannah Santa Train; free admission to certain events like Bug Fest and Seuss Fest
*10% discount in all museum gift shops
*Free Site Tours by Train at Georgia State Railroad Museum
*e-Newsletter subscription
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Coastal Heritage Society is proud to announce the first indoor expansion of Savannah Children’s Museum!
Learn more about the STEAM Center and sign up for exclusive updates here,
The Savannah Children’s Museum will have its first indoor space by the end of 2025.
The STEAM Center at Savannah Children’s Museum will be housed in the historic storehouse building at the neighboring Georgia State Railroad Museum, a museum also operated by Coastal Heritage Society.
The 100-year-old industrial building is being transformed into a modern learning environment, which will house an exhibit called “Numbers in Nature,” an innovative STEAM exhibition scheduled to open in late 2025. This interactive experience makes complex concepts accessible by revealing the mathematical patterns found all around us—in nature, music, art, and architecture.
Featured in the exhibition is an 1,800-square-foot Mirror Maze of repeating triangles, reflections, and illusions. Visitors will navigate the maze and uncover the secrets hidden inside- including the way out.
Interested in contributing to the continued efforts of Savannah Children’s Museum’s expansion? Please email development@chsgeorgia.org or donate using this link.
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British Swim School of Savannah is honored to partner with BAPS Charities as a proud sponsor of the upcoming BAPS Charities Walk/Run.
Join British Swim School of Savannah on Sunday, June 1, 2025 as they walk/run to support an incredible cause — benefitting the LowCountry Down Syndrome Society. It’s going to be a fantastic day filled with community, compassion, and giving back!
The British Swim School team will be onsite to answer all your questions about their swim programs and how they’re making a splash in water safety!
See you there.
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British Swim School of Savannah offer swim lessons in the Chatham County area.
From infants to adults, their goal is to help every swimmer build confidence, learn essential water survival skills, and have fun doing it — all with highly trained, caring instructors.
Find the location that works best for you and join the BSS family today!
Join Coastal Heritage Society and Savannah Ghost Pirates at WIZARD NIGHT on Thurs. Dec. 19 2024 at 7PM @ Enmarket Arena. This event is a local non-profit fundraising night.
Coastal Heritage Society receives 25% of all ticket proceeds sold through the CHS unique link here.
Get ready for a magical night filled with potions, wands and hockey enchantment. Visit Coastal Heritage Society on the Enmarket Arena Mezzanine to learn about their museums, special events throughout the year and FAMILY MEMBERSHIPS!
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The Front Porch, Where Youth and Families Gather, is inviting the community to a Fall Open House 10AM-2PM on Wed. Nov. 13, 2024 @ 2203 Abercorn St. in Savannah.
The purpose of the open house is to provide community members, civic leaders, and partner agencies the opportunity to explore the updated facility, meet the team, and learn more about the impact The Front Porch is making on families throughout Chatham County.
This open house will offer a guided tour of the space, showcase recent improvements, and provide valuable insight into how The Front Porch collaborates with community organizations to address critical issues affecting local families. Attendees are invited to enjoy light refreshments, engage in conversations, and strengthen connections that benefit the community.
This adults-only event will be Sat. Sept. 21, 2024, 5-8PM
The celebration will feature appetizers, libations, live music and a silent auction. From a champagne toast on the dock to the catering provided by Thrive to the final seconds of the silent auction, it will be a night you won’t forget!
Let’s celebrate the first fifty years of Oatland Island as we look forward to the next fifty years!
The silent auction will be available for on-line bidding prior to the event, but will change to live bidding at the event- and will close at 7:30PM. Bid early and often!
Tickets are $35 each or 2 for $60 (all attendees must be 21+ years old)
Sponsorships are available for $250 and include a pair of complementary tickets. Additionally, all sponsors (name or logo) will be listed on a poster at the event and in a social media post.
This adults-only event will be Sat. September 21, 2024, 5-8PM
The celebration will feature appetizers, libations, live music and a silent auction. From a champagne toast on the dock to the catering provided by Thrive to the final seconds of the silent auction, it will be a night you won’t forget!
Let’s celebrate the first fifty years of Oatland Island as we look forward to the next fifty years!
The silent auction will be available for on-line bidding prior to the event, but will change to live bidding at the event- and will close at 7:30PM. Bid early and often!
Tickets are $35 each or 2 for $60 (all attendees must be 21+ years old)
Sponsorships are available for $250 and include a pair of complementary tickets. Additionally, all sponsors (name or logo) will be listed on a poster at the event and in a social media post.
This adults-only event will be Sat. September 21, 2024, 5-8PM
The celebration will feature appetizers, libations, live music and a silent auction. From a champagne toast on the dock to the catering provided by Thrive to the final seconds of the silent auction, it will be a night you won’t forget!
Let’s celebrate the first fifty years of Oatland Island as we look forward to the next fifty years!
The silent auction will be available for on-line bidding prior to the event, but will change to live bidding at the event- and will close at 7:30PM. Bid early and often!
Tickets are $35 each or 2 for $60 (all attendees must be 21+ years old)
Sponsorships are available for $250 and include a pair of complementary tickets. Additionally, all sponsors (name or logo) will be listed on a poster at the event and in a social media post.
Savannah’s 19th Annual Buddy Walk will be in Forsyth Park in Savannah on Sat. Oct 5, 2024. Opening ceremonies will begin at 10AM, and then the Buddy Walk starts at 10:30AM. The Family Fun event will be from 11AM.-2PM.
Participants will walk a mile around Forsyth Park. This event is a time of celebration and community, raising support and awareness for those with Down syndrome.
The money raised at the Buddy Walk goes towards Camp Buddy, two summer camps in Effingham and Chatham to help students retain their skills over the summer break. It also goes towards LDSS’s monthly Family Support meetings, new parent packets and educational opportunities for local families and advocates.
Registration for Buddy Walk 2024 is $15. Those who register will also receive a Buddy Walk T-shirt. When registering, you can either join a team or create your own. Register online here.
Volunteers are needed to help with the event in all aspects. Please inquire with John and Candy Bogardus for more information about becoming a sponsor or volunteering at ldssgabuddywalk@gmail.com or 912-663-8573.
The Lowcountry Down Syndrome Society (LDSS) is an affiliate of the National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS).
ABOUT THE LOWCOUNTRY DOWN SYNDROME SOCIETY: The Lowcountry Down Syndrome Society (LDSS) is a support group to benefit people with Down syndrome and their families through local leadership in support, outreach, education, and advocacy. LDSS holds a monthly support meeting on the third Thursday of the month at 6:30 at 1525 Dean Forest Road in Savannah, GA. There is an informational speaker and light refreshments. The event is also live-streamed. LDSS is an affiliate of the National Down Syndrome Society. For more information about LDSS, visit http://www.ldssga.org/
You’re invited to a fundraiser for a Savannah schools Study Abroad Program in Spain, this Sat. March 23 2024, 7-11PM @ a home in Ardsley Park, 412 E. 57th St.
Musical & singing performances, silent disco, raffle, food and drinks.
Drop off new & unwrapped toys for foster kids while enjoying the home holiday lights @ 476 Copper Creek Circle in Pooler
Gilliard and Company‘s Toy Drive has partnered with one of our favorite holiday-lights homes on SouthernMamas.com Best Home Holiday Lights list: the Seager family home in Pooler.
You can drop off new and unwrapped toys for foster kids @ the Seager home at 476 Copper Creek Circle in Copper Village in Pooler for Gilliard and Company’s With Love Project Toy Drop off. Then enjoy the Seager’s fun holiday light show in their front yard.
This foster care toy drive ends this Fri. Dec. 15 2023. Toys needed for ages 1-17. New and unwrapped please. Drop off at the front door.
See SouthernMamas.com best home holiday lights decorations 2023 list here.
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Did you know your child can receive a letter from the North Pole?
Through the USPS’s Letters From Santa program, a letter written by your child can be mailed to Santa and they will receive a return letter with a real postmark from the North Pole! You can learn more about this program on the USPS website
If you have older kids, consider signing up to “adopt” a child’s letter and send a note or gift to another child through the USPS Operation Santa program here.
Join Friends of Oatland on Saturday Dec. 9 2023 9:30-10:30AM before Oatland Island Wildlife Center is open to the public and make special holiday treats for the Oatland wolf pack!
Tickets are limited to 10 people per session• $20.00 per person, for all ages.
All attendees must have a ticket. Purchase tickets online here.
All participants must be at least 4 years of age. Minors must be accompanied by a paid adult.
Your ticket price includes admission to Oatland for the day, so feel free to stay and see the other animals after your program.
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