Come for an afternoon of clay exploration and fun on Monday, March 31 2025, 2-5pm! Day of Clay is an annual event held at the Otis S. Cultural Arts Center (formerly called the Savannah Cultural Arts Center) that is free and for all ages.
The event features stations on the lawn with various activities such as wheel, hand building, family activities, and more with take home projects.
This year will feature a more accessible layout for those with mobility needs. All experience levels are welcome. Parents/guardians must accompany children ages 14 and under at all times. Come by any time between 2 and 5pm, no pre-registration required.
Weather reschedule date – Friday, April 4
This free event takes place at the Otis S. Johnson Cultural Arts Center located at 201 Montgomery St. Savannah
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Come to Oatland Island Wildlife Center in Savannah for a day fun on Saturday March 22 2025 featuring two free puppet shows presented by Arbor Buddies, The Big Cheese Food Truck, Oatland’s Wildlife Leaders (O.W.L.s) providing education and more.
Arbor Buddies two free puppet shows will be @ 11:30am & 12:30pm. (Please note the time change of the second show).
Arbor Buddies Live is a fun and exciting journey about one hedgehog’s quest to learn about his favorite tree. Join him as he makes new friends, gains valuable knowledge and learns about honesty, courage, friendship and self-esteem. Along with the shows, The Big Cheese, grilled cheese food truck will be here from 12pm-2pm
Oatland’s Wildlife Leaders (O.W.L.’s) will also be showing off artifacts and their knowledge on some of Oatland’s animals. It is going to be a fun day for all ages!
Let’s spring into music! This April, Kindermusik with 88 Keys is offering a whole free month of weekly classes to one random winner!
Anyone may enter with a child aged 0-7 years! Limit of 1 child per family; only 1 entry permitted.
Winner must be available to attend on at least one of these days we offer classes. You choose the class of your choice and attend it once per week. Included in the prize is the digital online home materials that correspond with the month of classes. See the April 2025 class schedule here.
All classes will be held at our studio at 183 Deerfield Road West, Bloomingdale, GA 31302. Prize is for the month of April 2025 only, and cannot be redeemed for any other month.
One winner will be randomly drawn and notified by text and/or email on March 31st, 2025!
Get ready to roar like a lion, stomp like an elephant, and flap your wings like a parrot: it’s time for a musical, whimsical Wild Animal Parade parade @ 10am Saturday, March 22 2025. ! All children have a natural love for animals and the wild, and when we combine that with the joy of making music, there’s no better way to let young imaginations soar!
This March 22 playdate in Bloomingdale is one your family definitely won’t want to miss!
Parents and children together will engage with instruments, singing, moving, dancing, story time, and more musical 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
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
Farm Friday is a weekly program that happens at about 11:30AM Fridays @ Coastal Heritage Society’s Savannah Children’s Museum.
Visitors will have an opportunity to explore Frogtown Garden and learn from Savannah Children’s Museum Lead Educator Ms. Katrinka about a variety of fruits, vegetables, & herbs that are growing.
Be sure to ask for a sample of the Farm to Table snack of the day.
Summer 2025 Hours Update: Savannah Children’s Museum – Georgia’s only completely outdoors children’s museum – is open 9AM-2PM Monday-Saturday during summer school break, weather permitting. ____________________________
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Tidewater Waldorf is a drop-off cooperative learning environment supporting families that have chosen home education.
Our hybrid homeschool education model offers Waldorf classes three days a week while also allowing for the natural family rhythm to flourish in your home.
We emphasize the importance of protecting our children’s childhood and allowing them to thrive through their imagination and play.
Our program includes aspects of a traditional Waldorf Education while also educating families on how to incorporate these practices in their own home and lives.
Our program meets Monday, Wednesday, Thursday from 9:30am – 1:30pm.
Learn more about Tidewater Waldorf and visit the schoolhouse @ an Open House, Saturday, March 8, 10AM-12PM. The schoolhouse is at 3119 Furber Ave. in Thunderbolt.
Fall 2025 Enrollment open for First Grade and Kindergarten.
Name Oatland Island Wildlife Center’s new 2-year-old jersey cow.
The contest costs $2 and all proceeds will go towards her care. The contest is open until March 10 2025. The staff will vote on their favorite and will announce the name the following week!
Ready to jump into swim lessons? Now’s the perfect time! For a limited time, enjoy these exclusive savings when you enroll with British Swim School of Savannah here before March 1st:
$40 in Savings! – Pay just $20 for your Annual Registration Fee (regularly $60) Bonus Discount! – Take an extra $10 off your first full month of lessons
Don’t miss out on this chance to boost water confidence & safety while saving big!
Name Oatland Island Wildlife Center’s new 2-year-old jersey cow.
The contest costs $2 and all proceeds will go towards her care. The contest is open until March 10 2025. The staff will vote on their favorite and will announce the name the following week!
Toddler Tuesday is an Oatland Wildlife Center program for 1-4 year old children and their caregivers that focuses on one of our 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 our 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 called for, attendees will be emailed at the address you registered your child with.
Sessions are offered twice on Tuesdays from 10-10:30AM & 11-11:30AM.
If you don’t see a new theme, don’t worry, the program runs all year except one week during 4th of July and over the winter holidays.
Children one year old and walking independently through four years old are welcome to participate during the hours of 8am – 5:30pm, Monday through Friday.
When your child attends JEA Preschool, you’ll be part of the JEA community. Many parents have made life-long friends with families they’ve met through this preschool. The preschool program includes enrichment activities, swim lessons, gardening program and more.
Learn more about JEA Preschool Savannah with a tour of the classrooms and JEA facility and hear all about the philosophy, curriculum and schedule.
Calling all little creatives! Embark on a journey of artistic expression, discovery, and exploration with SCAD Museum of Art educators. Brimming with imaginative activities designed just for kiddos, each day 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. To RSVP or for more information, email Hannah Thompson at hthompso@scad.edu.
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Toddler Tuesday is an Oatland Wildlife Center program for 1-4 year old children and their caregivers that focuses on one of our 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 our 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 called for, attendees will be emailed at the address you registered your child with.
Sessions are offered twice on Tuesdays from 10-10:30AM & 11-11:30AM.
If you don’t see a new theme, don’t worry, the program runs all year except one week during 4th of July and over the winter holidays.
Upcoming Toddler Tuesday themes:
Tues. Jan. 7: Let’s talk hawk: UPDATE: Toddler Tuesday is canceled for Jan. 7 but will resume next week.
This program offers a classical education with engaging academics, outdoor play, and personalized attention in small classes. Plus, Pre-K students get priority admission to our free Kindergarten program! Space is limited, so apply today.
Learn more about the program and start your application here.
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Make plans to attend an informative Open House on Thurs. Jan. 9 2025 and see why St. Andrew’s was voted Savannah’s Best Private School. Faculty, students, and parents from the St. Andrew’s community will welcome you to campus for a tour and answer all of your questions.
St. Andrew’s, an independent college preparatory school dedicated to personalized student development, strives to develop engaged, well-rounded individuals by inspiring a passion for knowledge, a commitment to personal integrity and a deepened social consciousness within a supportive educational community.
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Parent and Child Movement is back at the Savannah Cultural Arts Center!
Enjoy a morning having fun and bonding with your child in this class designed for ages 2-3. 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.
Saturdays from January 11 – February 15, 9:00-9:45am. $25/$20 City of Savannah Resident.
Deadline to register is Wednesday, January 8 at 5pm.
Focused on water acclimation and fun, our parent-and-child lessons use songs and water play to help children explore the water with confidence and ease.
“No tears, No fear”— just smiles and splashes.
Find a Savannah-area location near you. Details here.
Kindermusik classes for ages 0-7 and their caregivers – weekly classes on Mondays, Tuesdays, or Wednesdays (morning and evenings available!), and monthly classes offered on Saturdays!
Newborns thru 10 week old infants can attend for FREE! Text “FREE TRIAL” to 912-432-5885 or visit kindermusikwith88keys.com today.
