You’re invited to a free Family & Community Engagement Event to celebrate reading and literacy.
Books, Blankets & Family Fun event will be Sat. April 27 2024, 10AM-3PM @ Daffin Park, 1500 E. Victory Drive, Savannah.
Featuring food trucks, music & games, reading activities, special guests, characters & mascots.
Attention parents: be sure to sign in by 2:30PM to help your child’s school win prizes. The top three schools with the most family participation will win.
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You’re invited to a free Family & Community Engagement Event to celebrate reading and literacy.
Books, Blankets & Family Fun event will be Sat. April 27 2024, 10AM-3PM @ Daffin Park, 1500 E. Victory Drive, Savannah.
Featuring food trucks, music & games, reading activities, special guests, characters & mascots.
Attention parents: be sure to sign in by 2:30PM to help your child’s school win prizes. The top three schools with the most family participation will win.
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You’re invited to a special, free Birthday for the BIrds Festival this Sunday. April 28, 2-4PM @ Port Royal Cypress Wetlands & Rookery, 1700 Paris Ave, Port Royal, SC
Featuring raptors, alligators, turtles, snakes, a scavenger hunt, prizes, cupcakes, coloring books & more.
The EmmaJames, the first sophisticated multifamily and retail development on Savannah’s Hutchinson Island, has officially kicked off their series of complimentary yoga classes for the Savannah community at their scenic waterfront park overlooking The Savannah River!
In partnership with master instructors from New Yoga Now, The EmmaJames is offering free yoga classes in the park to bring together the members of the Savannah community.
Attendees may experience the beauty of Hutchinson Island while finding inner peace with New Yoga Now.
Classes are 9:30AM Saturdays. Open for all ages. Please bring a yoga mat.
For over two decades, Fun Zone has been the Savannah area’s go-to spot for family fun!
Our goal has always been to continually better our facility and entertainment offerings in order to keep the fun going. We recently added a wide variety of new arcade games for all ages to enjoy, and we have even more coming this summer!
Angry Birds Whacker – They’ve moved from the app to the Arcade. Whack away at the Angry Birds you know and love! Combo Boxer – Punch! Kick! Win! Set your difficulty level and break records with this combination punch and kick game. Marvel Adventure Lab – Get a photo booth experience with your favorite Marvel comic heroes! Personalize your frame and receive a keepsake photo. Monopoly Roll ‘N Go – A quicker way to play this classic game! Spin the dice and try to collect a family of properties for a Monopoly Bonus. Showtime Claws – More people, more fun! A classic claw with a twist. Try this four-player crane game that’s more fun than ever before. Spider-Man Coin Pusher – Test your Spidey Senses! Launch coins at targets in this Spider-Man themed coin pusher for a chance to win big. Urban 4×4 Off Road – Let the kids take the wheel! Go for a ride in this simulator-like 4×4 experience complete with video, lights, and vibration.
Whether you try out the newest games or stick with your favorites, you are sure to have a blast with family and friends!
Before you go, make sure to cash in your E-tickets for awesome prizes at our newly stocked Redemption Center.
If you’re looking for even more adventure, try out our two Miniature Golf Courses or one of our four Go-Kart Tracks. We hope to see you soon at Fun Zone in Pooler
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Come to Savannah Children’s Museum for Bug Fest, the annual family-friendly celebration buzzing with bug-themed crafts, activities, and workshops. The event will be Sat. April 20, 10AM-1PM at Savannah Children’s Museum, 655 Louisville Rd. Savannah, GA 31401.
Savannah Children’s Museum educators will be delivering exciting programs, such as the eat-a-bug club, insect activities, and many other creepy-crawly programming throughout the day. We will also have many community partners providing bug-filled fun as well!
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. Become a member here.
Purchase your SCM admission tickets online now here.
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Savannah’s annual Doggie Carnival in Forsyth Park will be noon-4PM Sun. May 5 2024 featuring a dog races, dog obstacle courses, kids’ bounce houses, ice cream, snacks, games & more
Proceeds benefit Humane Society of Greater Savannah. Learn more here.
Find more spring fun in SouthernMamas.com Events Calendar here.
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Celebrate Easter 2024 on the Savannah River. Join the Savannah Riverboat Cruises family, including the Easter Bunny, for their annual Easter Sunday Brunch Cruise or Easter Dinner Cruise on the Savannah River.
After brunch, children will meet the Easter Bunny, have photos taken and receive a special Easter surprise on the boat.
March 31, 2024; Boarding at 12pm; Sailing 1-2:30pm
Join the Savannah Riverboat Cruises family, including the Easter Bunny, for this annual Easter Sunday Brunch Cruise! All your favorite breakfast and lunch entrees will be served on the 1.5 hour brunch cruise. Venture up to the top deck for a live narration by the Captain while taking in the sights of historic Savannah.
Prices: Adult: $79.95 – Child (ages 5-12): $49.95; Children 4 & under are free
Celebrate Easter on the Savannah River! Join our family, for our annual Easter Dinner Entertainment Cruise! Enjoy our delicious dinner buffet on this 2 hour dinner cruise. Bring your family and friends and come take in the sights and sounds of historic Savannah.
Prices: Adult: $99.95 – Child (ages 5-12): $52.95; Children 4 & under are free
Groups of 25 or more, please contact the group sales department for discounted pricing information.PHONE: 912-232-6404 EMAIL: info@savannahriverboat.com
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The goal of our Water Acclimation levels is to create a positive and fun relationship with the water. Once you’re comfortable, you’ll begin to learn the basics for floating, rolling over, and other survival skills. These are building blocks for safety and stroke development.
Shop an amazing selection of common and rare houseplants, medicinal plants and citrus trees from local vendors.
Check out local makers, artists, and sustainable goods. Pupuseria Jireh Food Truck and Pour Boy Mobile Barista will serving up delicious Salvadorean Food and a full coffee menu.
Pop into Savannah Hydroponics to load up on organic and hydroponic gardening supplies while you’re here.
DATE: Sat. March 23 2024 10AM-3PM LOCATION : Savannah Hydroponics & Organics, 4107 8th Street, Suite C, Garden City, GA 31408, located next to the Savannah State Farmers Market; ten minutes from downtown Savannah and less than 20 minutes from Pooler and Richmond Hill.
Call 912-3489-4030 with any questions.
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Come to the Savannah Cultural Arts Center for an afternoon of clay exploration. Artists and instructors from the SCAD and the Savannah community will have stations introducing you to projects and techniques in clay including wheel, sculpting and more.
No pre-registration is required. Stop by any time between 1-4PM.
Celebrate Flannery O’Connor’s 99th birthday with an afternoon full of literature, live music, Flannery-inspired-crafts, games, and birthday cake.
This event is held in conjunction with Local Author Day, sponsored by The Book Lady Bookstore.
Forty local and regional authors will be on-hand, and you are invited to stroll around the book tables and meet some wonderful poets, children’s book authors, and fiction and nonfiction writers.
2PM: Participate in improv opera with Moon River Opera
3PM: Dress up as Flannery to compete in a Flannery look-alike contest
3:30PM: Musical promenade by the Sweet Thunder Band
We’ve already had roughly 10,000 people come through this incredible mega market & farmers market. If you haven’t visited the market yet, what are you waiting for? The free-family-friendly Pooler Mega Pop Up & Farmer’s Market is back at Tom Triplett Park March 10 2024 from 10AM – 4PM.
Last month we moved the kid zone with lots of new games and activities to the tennis courts and it was a big hit. Each month we have new healthy living workshops and at least one free workout session that is kid friendly. We have truly designed this event to be a family affair.
Our three best tips for a great time at the market:
1. Wear comfy shoes. The event is around the lake. We want you to experience this beautiful park from all angles.
2. Stop and talk to as many vendors as possible. You just might find that you have some pretty incredible neighbors.
3. Come early and plan to stay awhile! There’s a lot to do and see.
Come to the Savannah Children’s Museum this Thurs. March 14 2024 1-3PM for special programming geared toward ages 5-13 with Savannah Tree Foundation.
RSVP via email to echappell@chsgeorgia.org
Learn about Savannah’s tree canopy and how our trees help contribute to a more sustainable community. Students will engage in hands-on activities as well as open exploration of Savannah Children’s Museum.
Price is included in admission and free to members. Become a member here.
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It’s a parade of snake lanterns & people. Bring a snake-themed, illuminated lantern, dress up, and ssstroll from Lone Wolf to DeSoto Ave. in downtown Savannah.
Just in time for swim season: British Swim School of Savannah – which offers a variety of swim lessons for all ages and skill levels – opens March 12 2024.
British Swim School is a premier survival and stroke development swimming lessons provider that offers a unique approach to teaching swimming skills to individuals of all ages and abilities.
The focus is on water safety and survival skills alongside swimming techniques, using a gentle and fun teaching method.
British Swim School instructors are trained to work with students at their own pace, emphasizing small class sizes and individualized attention. British Swim School aims to build confidence and competence in the water, promoting a lifelong love of swimming.
You’re invited to this fun-filled outdoor event commemorating the founding of Girl Scouts. Whether you’re a local resident or visiting from afar, stop by with the whole family and celebrate the Movement that’s empowered girls for over a century. We’ll have a variety of family-friendly activities and delicious treats to enjoy.
DJ Jose Ray will be spinning tunes all day!
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to connect with the spirit of Girl Scouting and celebrate the remarkable woman who started it all.
The Town of Thunderbolt presents the 2024 Thunderbolt Blessing of the Fleet, a festival that pays tribute to Thunderbolt’s local shrimping and fishing industry, offering a fleet blessing, live music, vendors, food trucks, a beer garden, and free activities along the Wilmington River riverfront. Find more info here.
SCAD students, alumni, and local high school students transform Savannah’s Forsyth Park into a technicolor landscape of chalk compositions for the chance to win coveted prizes @ SCAD Sidewalk Arts Festival. Community members can walk through the outdoor gallery. Free & open to the public.
Free admission for residents of Chatham, Bryan, Effingham, Liberty, Jasper, and Beaufort counties. Explore the world of Frank Stewart’s photographs, enjoy family art making, presentations by local photographers and a musical performance offered in collaboration with the Savannah Music Festival. 10AM–5PM, family activities 11AM–4PM
The Savannah Scottish Games is a grand celebration of Scottish heritage complete with music, dancing, athletic games, children’s activities, food and fun. With more than 3,000 people participating in this special event each year, Savannah’s Scottish Games is one of the largest and fourth oldest Games in the Southeast.
The Savannah Scottish Games welcomes the return of athletes, pipe bands, highland dancers, border collies, historic reenactors, Scottish vendors, Celtic musicians, and clans back to Bethesda Academy @ 9570 Ferguson Ave.
Make a fairy house, mine for gems, dress up for our fairy and gnome fashion show. You may catch a glimpse of the wee people, so don’t miss out. Fee is regular admission. Some activities are free and some have a small fee to raise money for the center.
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Spring break is right around the corner! Are you looking for a staycation-style break? Fun Zone is the perfect option to keep the whole family entertained! With 8 acres of fun located conveniently in Pooler, there’s no shortage of thrills. Beginning February 26, 2024, Fun Zone will be open seven days a week for even more opportunities to make memories with family and friends.
Race around any of our four exhilarating Go-Kart tracks based on your preferred adrenaline levels. The Kiddy Track is perfect for young visitors, while the Road Course, Figure 8, and Hi-Bank Track satisfy the need for speed for older children, teens, and adults with varying height and age requirements. Put the pedal to the metal and race your friends and family for the ultimate heart-racing experience.
Try your hand at any of our two newly beautified Miniature Golf courses. Our two 18-hole Mini-Golf courses, complete with beautifully landscaped footbridges and a waterfall, are the perfect setting for both relaxing afternoons and friendly competitions. If you’re looking for more of a challenge, try spinning the challenge wheels at the start of each hole for fun twists in your game.
There’s even more action inside! Our Arcade is loaded with traditional favorites and cutting-edge new additions. You’ll find games like Hungry Hippos, King Kong VR, HyperPitch, Minecraft, and more. We have several gaming options for all ages, sizes, and interests. Before you go, check out our stocked Redemption Center for fun prizes!
Enjoy a no-fuss spring break without sacrificing the fun! We’ve got everything you need all in one spot. With a variety of specials, you can save all week long, too!
Monday/Tuesday: DISCOUNT DAYS: Receive $7 off a regularly priced Value Band!
Wednesday/Thursday: BIG BONUS BUCKS: For every $1 spent on an Arcade Card, receive $2 in Credit.
Friday: FREE PLAY FRIDAY: Receive a FREE $5 Arcade Card when you purchase a regularly priced Value Band!
We hope to see you this spring at Fun Zone!
We are located at 1040 U.S. Highway 80 East in Pooler. For more information, visit our website. Stay up-to-date with all things Fun Zone by following us on Facebook and Instagram @poolerfunzone!
