Thurs. April 18 2024, 10:30-11:30AM @ the Jepson Center in downtown Savannah.
$5 per child. Adults: Members free, Non-members $12
Start your day with art. Once a month, Telfair Museums’ youngest patrons are invited to the Jepson in downtown Savannah for story time, a special tour, and an art activity. Strollers, crying babies, toddlers, and older siblings are all welcome here.
Space is limited. Pre-register to secure your spot.
Make groundhog pop up puppets and find out if Savannah Children’s Museum resident prognosticator Tippy the tortoise will see his shadow- or if he will decide it’s time for summer!
Savannah Children’s Museum is open Wednesday through Sunday, 9AM-3PM.
Summit Gymnastics in Savannah offers a regular time for children ages 5 and younger to play in their gym with an adult.
The program called Tiny Tots Playtime @ Summit Gymnastics in Savannah will be offered on the following dates 9:30-11AM in in January and February 2024:
Kindermusik January musical playdates, Jumping Beans – Exploring music of Latin & South America! will be Sat. Jan. 20 2024. Select 10AM or 11AM class. Sign up here.
The playdate will celebrate the songs, rhythms, instruments, and stories from the rich musical culture of South America.
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!
Every enrolled child will get… – A 40-minute class packed with learning, love, and laughter – A Kindermusik instrument/prop to take home – A $5 coupon for our weekly studio classes
More details… – Ages 0-7: The playdate is geared toward newborns all the way up to 7-year-olds! Multiple caregivers are welcome, so bring the whole family along! – Limited capacity: The January musical playdate will be held twice on Saturday, January 20, 2024: 10AM and 11AM. Don’t delay in enrolling, as spots are limited and will be closed as soon as the spaces fill. Typically our playdates fill before the date so grab your spot now! – Cost: $20 for first child; only $14 per sibling – Location: Kindermusik with 88 Keys Piano Studio; 183 Deerfield Rd W, Bloomingdale GA 31302
Once a month, Telfair Museums’ youngest patrons are invited to the Jepson Center in downtown Savannah for Art Start, featuring story time, a special tour, and an art activity.
Strollers, crying babies, toddlers, and older siblings are all welcome here.
Come play and learn and explore ‘Making Marks’!
Space is limited, pre-register to secure your spot online here.
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Put these dates of upcoming Art Start programs in your calendar
Art Start: story time, special tour, art activity @ Telfair Museums’ Jepson Center, 10:30-11:30AM: Thurs. Jan. 18 2024. Register here.
Art Start: story time, special tour, art activity @ Telfair Museums’ Jepson Center, 10:30-11:30AM: Thurs. Feb. 15 2024. Register here.
Art Start: story time, special tour, art activity @ Telfair Museums’ Jepson Center, 10:30-11:30AM: Thurs. March 21 2024. Register here.
Art Start: story time, special tour, art activity @ Telfair Museums’ Jepson Center, 10:30-11:30AM: Thurs. April 18 2024. Register here.
Ring in the new year with Kindermusik! This year, commit to spending some weekly quality time with your little one, making music and forming new friendships together!
Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday class options for newborns to 7-year-olds. Sibling discounts!
Text “FREE CLASS” to 912-432-5885 to set up your first free introductory class!
Toddler Tuesday is a program for 1-4 year old children and their caregivers that focuses on one of Oatland Island Wildlife Center’s animals, or a relevant nature theme. The program will meet at the picnic pavilion and will include singing, finger play, a story, and a possible encounter with one of Oatland’s furry, feathered or scaly residents.
Occasionally the program ventures to an exhibit, so dress appropriately and bring your stroller and walking shoes. Toddler Tuesday is weather dependent and in case of extreme weather and a cancellation is required, attendees will be emailed at the address you registered with which you registered.
UPCOMING THEMES
April 2: Bobcat Birthday
April 9: Friends with Fox
Sessions are offered twice on Tuesdays from 10-10:30AM & 11-11:30AM and registration is not required, but it helps organizers speed up check in and if there is a cancellation you will be the first to know.
Program Cost:
$5 for adults / free for adult FOO members
$3 for military adults/ free for adult FOO members
$5 for children participating in the program (FOO members and non members must pay program fee)
$3 per class if you buy a multi pass punch card (6 class minimum purchase)
You can purchase a punch card for your child’s admission for repeat visits at the class sign-in table, or at the front desk lobby anytime.
While visiting Georgia State Railroad Museum, be sure to purchase entry to visit Savannah Children’s Museum, too, which is right next door.
Savannah Children’s Museum is an outdoor, two-level space, built within the former Central of Georgia Railway repair facility and adjacent to Georgia State Railroad Museum. The museum features learning-through-play exhibits including an exploration maze, a reading nook, building blocks, a nature kitchen and scavenger hunt.
Open Wednesday through Sunday from 9AM-3PM.
SCM will have special opening Mon. Jan. 15 in because schools will be closed in honor of MLK Jr Day.
Come to Savannah Children’s Museum on Monday for a special open day to celebrate Martin Luther King Day!
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Come to Savannah Children’s Museum on New Year’s Eve Day Sun. Dec. 31 2023 for a Kids’ Noon Year’s Countdown Celebration, weather permitting. There will be a countdown to noon with shaker crafts, bubble wrap fireworks and a dance party.
(Please note that Savannah Children’s Museum will be closed Mon. Jan. 1 and will reopen for regular hours of operation Wed. Jan. 3 2024 @ 9AM-3PM.)
School Hours continue: Savannah Children’s Museum is currently open Wednesday – Sunday 9AM – 3PM and closed on Mondays & Tuesdays (with the exception of Special Open Days such as Tues. Dec. 26 2023)
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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.
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.
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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Get ready to tap, tap, tap those happy feet! Join us for a FREE showing of the movie Happy Feet paired with a tap-dancing exercise on Thursday, December 28.
This event is free and open to all ages. No pre-registration required. The movie will begin at 10am at the Savannah Cultural Arts Center located at 201 Montgomery St in Savannah.
The Savannah Cultural Arts Center is operated by the City of Savannah’s Cultural Resources department. Learn more at savannahga.gov/arts.
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Come try an introductory class and see how music can help your baby and young child grow in countless ways! Visit kindermusikwith88keys.com or text/call 912-432-5885 for more info.
Start your day with art at this monthly parent & child program @ Telfair Museums’ Jepson Center in Savannah.
Once a month, Telfair Museums’ youngest patrons are invited to the Jepson Center for Art Start, which includes story time, a special tour, and an art activity.
Strollers, crying babies, toddlers, and older siblings are all welcome here.
Dec. 21 Art Start, 10:30-11:30AM. Space is limted, pre-register online here to secure your spot.
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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Join Kindermusik Savannah with your newborn to 7 year olds for a cozy and wintry celebration of music! We’ll be ringing bells, riding sleighs, and dancing in the falling snow, all through the wondrous magic of our imaginations with some exciting real-life instruments and props!
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.
Every enrolled child will get: • A 40-minute class packed with learning, love, and laughter • A Kindermusik instrument/prop to take home • A coupon for future weekly studio classes
The Dec. 19 2023 Polar Express Party @ Oatland Island Wildife Center in Savannah is a special Toddler Tuesday program and the last Toddler Tuesday program of 2023.
It will take place inside Oatland’s conference room and will include a typical Toddler Tuesday program about polar animals; followed by train play (large and small train sets), a holiday craft, hot chocolate and cookie snack, and winter snow play.
This program is a special fundraiser for Oatland. Reservation is required due to limited space inside. Reserve your spots online here.
Oatland’s Polar Express Party runs about 45 minutes and will be offered 3 times on Dec. 19, so all who want to attend have a chance to come.
After Dec. 19, there will be a short break in Toddler Tuesday programs for the holidays, and will reconvene on Jan. 2, 2024.
Please review all Toddler Tuesday information here and if you still have any questions, please reach out to Michelle Kelly by email or at (912) 395-1517.
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Come and see why Kindermusik with 88 Keys Piano is the Coastal Empire’s longest running music & motion program, since 2002!
They’ve been voted “Top Program” status for the past 3 years by Kindermusik International, ranking us in the top 5% of programs worldwide.
Today, 21 years later, Kindermusik Savannah still loves what they do -unite families through music, and introduce babies, toddlers and young children to the joys of music!
Text 912-432-5885 to set up your free trial class.
Come sing and dance together as we learn about the different cultural celebrations in the month of December.
This event is for the entire family and includes music and fun from holidays including Hanukkah, Nochebuena, Christmas, Kwanza and more!
Holiday inspired snacks, crafts, music and movement will absolutely get your family in the holiday spirit!
Don’t miss a special drum performance by Abundaverse , a chance to snap a picture with a character from the Land of the Sweets Nutcracker and a unique opportunity to dance with Santa Claus.
Tickets are $10 per child (12 months+) and $8 per adult.Online pre-registration is required.
Frank G Murray Community Center 125 Wilmington Island Rd, Savannah, GA 31410 10-12pm & 1-3pm.
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.
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)
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.
Plant Riverside District— which is home to the popular Savannah Christmas Market — will host a family-friendly Brunch with Santaon 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, 202311AM-3PM
WHERE: Plant Riverside District – Salzburg Ballroom, 400 W. River Street, Savannah
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.
