Mazel Tots is a new FREE toddler-baby & caregiver program in Savannah
There’s a new program in Savannah that encourages bonding between child and caregiver while also nurturing your little one’s emerging social and emotional development.
Mazel Tots – held at JEA Preschool in Midtown Savannah – is a fun multi-sensory experience that encourages both fine and gross motor development, socialization, and emerging language.
This program is free for the community. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Georgia State Railroad Museum and Savannah Children’s Museum will transform into a magical Harry Potter-themed experience during “Frogwarts” on Sunday, October 20 2024, 11AM- 3PM.
Families are immersed in STEAM activities, such as chemistry, engineering, biology, and art, all disguised as magical classes inspired by the beloved book series. Lowcountry Turners will be making custom lathe-turned wands that will be available for purchase while supplies last.
Other activities will be led by CHS’s community partners including Dogwood Pediatric Dentistry, Callaway Critters, Georgia Southern Center for Wildlife Education, Memorial Health Dwaine & Cynthia Willett Children’s Hospital, Coastal Rail Buffs, Savannah Speech and Hearing, and Starbase Savannah.
Pie Society food truck and Savannah Square Pops will be on-site with treats available for purchase.
Sponsored by the Lesher Family Foundation, Dogwood Pediatric Dentistry, Regions Bank, Norfolk Southern, and Colonial Group, Inc
Join Kindermusik Savannah for Sat. Oct. 19 2024 at 10AM for their monthly musical playdate: Autumn Leaves, a musical celebration of fall.
Make music together about falling leaves, dancing squirrels, wild geese, cool weather, apple trees, and hay rides.
You won’t want to miss this cozy and charming Kindermusik playdate – especially because we’re only running it ONCE!
This playdate is open for children ages 0-7 and their caregivers.
Come and watch your child engage with instruments, singing, moving, dancing, story time, and more delightful activities in this exciting one-time Kindermusik class.
Limited spaces.
For more info visit kindermusikwith88keys.com or text 912-432-5885. Kindermusik…A Good Beginning Never Ends.
Calling all little creatives! Embark on a journey of artistic expression, discovery, and exploration with SCAD MOA educators. Brimming with imaginative activities designed just for kiddos, the new Mini Masters Morning session is packed with programming inspired by the latest exhibitions.
While enjoying art projects, gallery visits, outdoor play, creative indoor games, dance parties, and, of course, snack time, your budding geniuses (and you) can form new friendships.
Mini Masters Morning is programmed for children ages 1–4. Kids must be accompanied by an adult.
The first one will be Mon. Oct. 21, 11AM @ SCAD Museum of Art, 601 Turner Blvd., Savannah
To RSVP or for more information, email Hannah Thompson at hthompso@scad.edu.
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Walk your trick or treater through Oatland’s friendly forest to meet and gather goodies from cheerful animal characters. Face painting, crafts, concessions, and many more activities await your arrival.
Advanced reservations required and will be available for two sessions per evening to spread out visitation, reduce gatherings and allow proper parking.
There will be no day of, or onsite sales.
Tickets are non-refundable and will only be valid during the specified time frame and date purchased.
Halloween Hike purchases are different this year. Savannah Chatham County Schools has a new pay system, and your entry will be purchased through them. The web address is on the flyer above. There will be no actual tickets but rather your receipt will serve as your ticket.
Print your receipt for entry or present your receipt on your phone on the day and time of your entry.
Come earn hours and complete your Community Service requirements by volunteering @ the 2024 Halloween Hike. Friday, Oct. 18 & Sat. Oct. 19 2024. Volunteer shifts are from 4-7PM 6:00pm-9:00pm or both shifts Lot’s of fun positions. Must be at least age 14 to volunteer.
Parents and children together will engage with instruments, singing, moving, dancing, story time, and more exciting activities in a weekly 40-minute class.
Join in the magical experience today by starting with a free introductory class! kindermusikwith88keys.com or text 912-432-5885 to set up a free trial class.
Kindermusik…A Good Beginning Never Ends.
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UPDATE: The Saturday Oct. 5 Tiny Tots is cancelled because Summit Gymnastics does not have AC after the storm.
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 @ a new time to accommodate the addition of Saturday classes:
NEW UPGRADE: You can now pre-register online through Summit’s parent portal (located @ summitgymnasticsga.com) for $10 or in person price of $15 with cash or card acceptable for payment.
Questions? Email summit.frontdesk@yahoo.com
Summit Gymnastics, 74 W Montgomery Crossroads, Savannah, 31406, (912) 921-1034, On Facebook here. Summit Gymnastics is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser
In addition to themed weekly scheduled programs, Savannah Children’s Museum will now dedicate different days to some of their most requested activities. So plan accordingly.
SCM is now open school year hours: 9AM-3PM Wed-Sun. Learn more about Savannah Chidren’s Museum here.
Monday & Tuesday: Closed for private bookies and First Grade Title 1 Field Trips.
Wee Wonders Wednesday: STEAM-based programs designed for little learners to spark curiosity and discover their connection to the natural world.
Tortoise & Turtle Thursday: Visitors have a chance to meet SCM’s Russian Tortoise as well as SCM’s yellow-bellied slider Pogo. Learn facts about their friendly reptiles and opportunities to touch and observe.
Farm Friday: Visitors will have an opportunity to explore Frogtown Garden and learn about a variety of fruits, vegetables, and herbs that are growing. Be sure to ask for a sample of SCM’s Farm to Table snack of the day.
Surprise Saturday: Educators will rotate some of the Favorite Programs that will be sure to educate and WOW visitors.
Sensory Art Sunday: Come to the Arty Party where visitors have the opportunity to explore Sensory Process Art projects to express themselves through creative, hands-on, and sometimes MESSY activities.
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For most parents, summer seems like the perfect time for their kids to learn how to swim and practice water safety, as water resides in almost every environment we vacate to during the warmest months of the year. However, what happens when their swim lessons end and it’s time for school and other extracurricular activities to begin?
For kids who take swim lessons over the summer, continuing into the school year will help them maintain their strong water safety and swim skills so they’re prepared for water-related emergencies and the following summer season. For parents whose kids are enrolling in swim lessons for the first time, consider the benefits of year-round instruction when signing them up!
Drop-in for special studio time for toddlers & homeschool students ages 2-12 with Scribble Art Studio instructor Madison on Tuesdays & Thursday, 10AM-Noon
A QR code will be available at the door or register in advance online here.
Savannah Scribble Art Studio is @ 212 E 37th St, Savannah, GA 31401
Cost: $15 per class.
Madi is an interior design student that loves to paint and draw! Madi will use her summer camp activity skills and experience to design projects to offer for walk ins with toddlers and home schooled students. Materials can include: drawing, painting, collage and fiber arts. Colorful creatures and nature inspired projects will be your starting point.
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Join Kindermusik with 88 Keys Piano in the Kindermusik kitchen – to explore all our favorite yummy snacks and foods in an exciting Saturday musical playdate on Sept. 21, 10AM.
You will roll out the dough, shake on the sprinkles, mix up the soup, and chop some veggies together; all while stirring up your musical, cognitive, and imagination skills. So tie on your apron and get ready to groove!
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 0-7 year old’s spot before it fills.
The Magical World of Toys in Savannah’s Live Oak neighborhood off Waters Avenue continues to host fun & free kids’ programs during September 2024. Those include the following:
Sun. Sept. 8: FREE Sunday Morning Magic School September Theme Metamorphosis and Migration of Monarchs, 11AM-1PM
Sat. Sept. 14: FREE Game Day/ Kids Karaoke, 11AM-3PM
Sun. Sept 15: FREE Sunday Morning Magic School September Theme Metamorphosis and Migration of Monarchs, 11AM-1PM
Wed. Sept. 18: FREE Homeschooling Game Day, 11AM-3PM
If you haven’t visited this Savannah toy store yet, one (or ALL) of these events will be a fun chance to do so. Toy store owner Dante Pierson regularly hosts popular, community kids’ events at the store.
Come in and learn new skills or perfect the skills you have. Register online here.
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About Crowned Elite Athletics
Crowned Elite Athletics is proud to offer a wide variety of classes including tumbling, flight, jumps and flexibility @ their gym in Savannah, GA.
Tumbling and stunting are huge aspects of cheerleading, especially at the competitive level (High/Middle School & All-Star).
Crowned Elite Athletics’ classes are also a great way to get started with competitive, game day and other types of cheerleading. These classes also a great way to build self confidence, body control, and physical fitness.
Crowned Elite offers a variety of classes for children age 4 and older, ranging from very basic to advanced levels.
Work with Crowned Elite’s amazing staff of former all star and collegiate cheerleaders, along with several gymnastic coaches, to learn the skills necessary to progress to the next level! Crowned Elite’s tumbling coaches are USASF Certified.
Crowned Elite Athletics’ Little Tumblers class is designed for girls and boys ages 3-5, and focuses on providing a fun and educational experience for young athletes.
This program introduces each little cheerleader to all aspects of tumbling and will prepare them for future movement into one of our higher level tumbling classes. Your athlete will be taught proper stretching technique and these specific skills: Forward Roll, Backward Roll, Handstand, Handstand Forward Roll, Left and Right Side Cartwheel, Round Off Rebound, Bridge Up, Bridge Down and an understanding of the Back Bend Kick Over as well as get an introduction to various cheer motions.
Discover this laid-back Savannah spot to take your children to do a different kids’ art project each week: Henny Penny Art Space & Cafe.
Henny Penny Art Space & Cafe celebrates and supports the parent tribe by providing a family friendly art space combined with top-notch baked goods and craft coffee beverages.
Kids’ Art Project Weekly ThemesOffered Daily Weekdays & Weekends
The art space is open every day from 9AM- 5PM with no reservation needed, just walk on in!
2024 marks two milestone anniversaries for Kindermusik with 88 Keys: 10 years at their dedicated Bloomingdale studio, and 22 years of teaching Kindermusik around coastal Georgia! They’re so excited and grateful for each of their special families who has helped them make these milestones possible!
To give back, Kindermusik is offering 7 FREE celebration classes for the community!
Join in at one of the dates below for a totally free class with a fun surprise theme, sweet treats, and special gifts for everyone!
Spaces are limited in all the classes and will be closed as soon as each one fills.
Even if you are normally enrolled in a weekly class at the same time as one of these celebration classes, please fill out the form anyway so we can be sure to get an accurate head count.
Limit, you may only enroll in one class. Choose your preferred time and come celebrate.
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 @ a new time to accommodate the addition of Saturday classes:
NEW UPGRADE: You can now pre-register online through Summit’s parent portal (located @ summitgymnasticsga.com) for $10 or in person price of $15 with cash or card acceptable for payment.
Questions? Email summit.frontdesk@yahoo.com
Summit Gymnastics, 74 W Montgomery Crossroads, Savannah, 31406, (912) 921-1034, On Facebook here. Summit Gymnastics is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser
Lots of special events happening in September 2024 @ Summit Gymnastics in Savannah in addition to regular gymnastics & tumbling classes.
Tiny Tots: 11AM-12:30PM Sat. Sept. 7 & Sat. Sept. 21. Tiny Tots Playtime is for parents & toddlers to have fun, stay fit & make new friends. For ages 5 & younger. Register online. $10 if pre-registered/$15 at door. Cash or card. Details here.
Parents NIght Out: 5-9PM Fri. Sept. 20 & 6-10PM Sat. Sept. 28. Drop off your kids for a night of fit fun in the gym & pizza while you enjoy some childfree time. Details here.
Sept. 28 Parents Night Out
Parents Night Out @ Summit Gymnastics big gym. This fun-filled event is perfect for kids ages 6-14 to enjoy an evening of gymnastics, games, and activities, while you enjoy a night off!
Details: – Ages 6-14 – Gymnastics, games & more! – **Limited spots available**, so sign up soon!
Cost: – $40 per child – $25 for team kids (Please call or email to register for the team rate)
Let your little ones’ imaginations soar during the new Artful Tales Story Time every Friday at 10:30AM in the Telfair Children’s Art Museum located at the Jepson Center.
This enchanting program is perfect for young art lovers and curious minds, combining the joy of storytelling with the wonder of art. Each week, Telfair Museums’ skilled storytellers will bring captivating tales to life, encouraging creativity and imagination in a vibrant, art-filled setting.
This event is free for Telfair members and included with general museum admission.
$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.
Discover this laid-back Savannah spot to take your children to do a different kids’ art project each week: Henny Penny Art Space & Cafe.
Henny Penny Art Space & Cafe celebrates and supports the parent tribe by providing a family friendly art space combined with top-notch baked goods and craft coffee beverages.
Kids’ Art Project Weekly ThemesOffered Daily Weekdays & Weekends
The art space is open every day from 9AM- 5PM with no reservation needed, just walk on in!
