Toddlers with a parent or guardian are introduced to a marine animal or subject through different activities, like a book reading, a craft, and a game or movement.
Program includes admission for parent or guardian. Toddler and all materials included with adult admission.
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Walks-Talks-Treks: Tybee Marine Science Center has regular programs this weeks.
Archery*: Hour-long slots available during the hours listed. Learn the basics of archery and test your skills on the range. This program will cover basic safety and technique. Equipment provided. Participants must be at least 10 years old. $10 per person. Please call (912) 598-2300 to reserve your hour in advance. Plan to arrive at least 10 minutes early to check in at the archery range.
Backyard Birding: Join a ranger in our bird watching area behind the Visitor Center. We will identify and discuss the native bird species that live in the park and may also be found in your own backyard. Bring your own binoculars or borrow a pair from us.
DIY Birdfeeder: Birdfeeders provide an energetic boost to the diets of local and migrating birds looking for a hearty meal. Make your own to take home while watching our birdfeeders. Please note: peanut butter is one of the main ingredients used. Meet behind the Visitor Center at the picnic tables. $3 per person.
High Tide Hike: Coastal Georgia experiences relatively large, regular high and low tides. Join us for a short walk and talk on the tides and hear about the forces that cause this phenomenon and its ecological benefit to our coast. Please wear shoes that you do not mind getting wet or muddy as the trails can flood at high tide. Meet at the Big Ferry Trail.
Jewels of the Marsh: Diamondback Terrapins: The diamondback terrapin is the only turtle that lives specifically in brackish water. It is a keystone species in the saltmarsh ecosystem. Come join us for a closer look at this jewel of the marsh. Meet in the Interpretive Center for a 30-minute program and see our two live diamondback terrapins.
Marsh Hike: Meet up with a ranger for a guided hike along our coastal salt marshes, take in the sights and sounds of island scenery, and learn about this important ecosystem. The trails are near the water and can be muddy in some spots, so please wear sturdy shoes. Meet at the Sandpiper Trail behind the Visitor Center for this one-mile hike.
Paint a Passerine:Fly on over to the Interpretive Center and paint a picture of one of the many perching birds that can be found at the park! Materials provided. Beginners and all ages welcome. $4 per painter.
Plant ID Hike: Spring has sprung, and there are many new shoots, leaves, and flowers to observe. Join a ranger for a 1-mile hike to view, identify, and learn about the native plants that grow in our park and the surrounding area. Meet at the Big Ferry Trailhead.
Read with a Ranger: Young children will enjoy getting out for this hour of interactive reading. Listen to nature stories perfect for children with a love of the outdoors. Meet at the Interpretive Center.
Roving Ranger: A ranger will be roving the trails to answer your questions about local flora, fauna, and more. Scrappy Sculptures – Earth: Celebrate Earth Day while transforming upcycled materials into a beautiful keepsake sculpture. All materials and instruction provided. $5 per person.
Snakes of Skidaway: Drop by the Interpretive Center to meet, touch, and learn all about one of our ambassador snakes: eastern rat snakes, corn snakes, an eastern garter snake, or an eastern king snake.
Unboxing the Box Turtle: Come meet some of our most elusive residents, the box turtles, and learn about their habits and amazing characteristics. Meet in the Interpretive Center.
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Enjoy family fun at Fun Zone! Now open 7 days a week with something for all ages, affordable pricing, and ongoing specials to keep the good times rolling.
Bring the crew for Go-Karts, Mini-Golf, and Arcade! Make it a summer to remember!
Get your kids off their screens and excited about nature.
Daily programs at Tybee Island Marine Science Center can help.
The Tybee Island Marine Science Center offers a dynamic marine science and nature-based experience for island visitors, school groups, and scout troops all year round.
Come learn about Georgia’s marine life and coastal ecology.
Check out the center’s coastal galleries full of live animal exhibits, interactive stations and life-size animal replicas, plus a fossil room, pirate ship playground, and more!
Tybee Island Marine Science Center is closed on Tuesdays for tank maintenance, but these public Walks, Talks, and Treks and group programs are available every day.
Stroll through the sidewalk chalk gallery en plein air in Savannah’s Forsyth Park.
SCAD students, alumni, local high school students create concrete canvas at the 44th annual SCAD Sidewalk Arts Festival, transforming Savannah’s historic Forsyth Park into a chromatic landscape of chalk compositions for the chance to win coveted prizes.
At the SCAD Sand Arts Festival 2026 on Tybee Island, SCAD students & alumni compete to create sand sculptures. The sculptures are made in the sand on the beach by Tybee Island’s South Beach Pier and Pavillion off Tybrisa St.
Free & open to the public.
Friday, May 1st | 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. South Beach Pier and Pavilion
Visiting artist Chris Nitsche will share a dynamic, large-scale installation rooted in immersion and the exploration of materiality, environment, and collaborative making.
1-4pm: Family art-making activities, artists demonstrations.
Art & nature-themed activities, demos by artists who have worked on Ossabaw Island, including plein air painting & activities inspired by Off the Coast of Paradise: Artists and Ossabaw Island, 1961 – Now. Details here.
From recreational boats to work boats, all vessels are invited to take part in the powerful and meaningful Blessing of the Fleet ceremony.
Featuring: Blessing of the Fleet ceremony featuring vessels of all kinds; land parade kicking off the day; Live music and entertainment all afternoon; Food trucks, local favorites, and a low country boil; Local vendors, makers, and youth entrepreneurs; family-friendly kids’ zone and activities
Location: River Drive along Wilmington River, Thunderbolt, GA
Saturday, April 25, 2026
Noon- 5PM (Blessing Ceremony at 4PM)
Parking at Johnson Highschool, 3012 Sunset Blvd with shuttles going back and forth throughout the day.
Pint sized athletics, crafts, story teller, fairies for fun, sheep herding, hockey booth, birds of prey exhibit, historical battle reenactments and the “Kids Run” race following the welcome ceremonies.
Wee ones can obtain a travel passport from the Front Gate and as the family visits with the various clans they can collect clan passport stamps!
What prize awaits those lads and lassies who redeem their Passport Stamps at the INFORMATION TENT?
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.
This program is Included with general Savannah Children’s Museum admission. FREE for Coastal Heritage Society members. Become a member here. ____________________________
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Archery*: Hour-long slots available during the hours listed. Learn the basics of archery and test your skills on the range. This program will cover basic safety and technique. Equipment provided. Participants must be at least 10 years old. $10 per person. Please call (912) 598-2300 to reserve your hour in advance. Plan to arrive at least 10 minutes early to check in at the archery range.
Backyard Birding: Join a ranger in our bird watching area behind the Visitor Center. We will identify and discuss the native bird species that live in the park and may also be found in your own backyard. Bring your own binoculars or borrow a pair from us.
DIY Birdfeeder: Birdfeeders provide an energetic boost to the diets of local and migrating birds looking for a hearty meal. Make your own to take home while watching our birdfeeders. Please note: peanut butter is one of the main ingredients used. Meet behind the Visitor Center at the picnic tables. $3 per person.
Earth Day Hike: Celebrate the 56th year of Earth Day with a hike on the Big Ferry Trail as we discuss “leave no trace” and plastic pollution. Meet at the Big Ferry Trailhead for a 3-mile hike.
Fungi Friday: Have you ever wondered how and why mushrooms grow the way they do? Join our interpretive ranger to learn more as we find and identify fungi on and near the trails. Be sure to bring your smartphone or camera! Meet at the Big Ferry Trailhead for a 1-2 mile hike.
Jewels of the Marsh: Diamondback Terrapins: The diamondback terrapin is the only turtle that lives specifically in brackish water. It is a keystone species in the saltmarsh ecosystem. Come join us for a closer look at this jewel of the marsh. Meet in the Interpretive Center for a 30-minute program and see our two live diamondback terrapins.
Marsh Hike: Meet up with a ranger for a guided hike along our coastal salt marshes, take in the sights and sounds of island scenery, and learn about this important ecosystem. The trails are near the water and can be muddy in some spots, so please wear sturdy shoes. Meet at the Sandpiper Trail behind the Visitor Center for this one-mile hike.
Mollusk Madness: Have you ever picked up a shell and wondered about the mysterious animals that live inside them? Whether on the land or in the water, mollusks are all around us! Meet up with our naturalist in the Interpretive Center to learn more.
Paint a Passerine:Fly on over to the Interpretive Center and paint a picture of one of the many perching birds that can be found at the park! Materials provided. Beginners and all ages welcome. $4 per painter.
Plant ID Hike: Spring has sprung, and there are many new shoots, leaves, and flowers to observe. Join a ranger for a 1-mile hike to view, identify, and learn about the native plants that grow in our park and the surrounding area. Meet at the Big Ferry Trailhead.
Read with a Ranger: Young children will enjoy getting out for this hour of interactive reading. Listen to nature stories perfect for children with a love of the outdoors. Meet at the Interpretive Center.
Roving Ranger: A ranger will be roving the trails to answer your questions about local flora, fauna, and more. Scrappy Sculptures – Earth: Celebrate Earth Day while transforming upcycled materials into a beautiful keepsake sculpture. All materials and instruction provided. $5 per person.
Spring Scavengers: There is always something new and exciting to see – all you have to do is look! Bring the family out to explore and enjoy a spring scavenger hunt for a prize while supplies last. Stop by the Visitor Center for instructions, then head out to explore!
Snakes of Skidaway: Drop by the Interpretive Center to meet, touch, and learn all about one of our ambassador snakes: eastern rat snakes, corn snakes, an eastern garter snake, or an eastern king snake.
Unboxing the Box Turtle: Come meet some of our most elusive residents, the box turtles, and learn about their habits and amazing characteristics. Meet in the Interpretive Center.
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Join Savannah Chatham County Public Schools System for a FREE family event celebrating reading and STEAM education! Bring your blankets, gather the family, and enjoy a fun-filled day in the park.
10AM-3PM Saturday, April 25 @ Daffin Park, Savannah
Featuring: vendors, food trucks, reading activities, music & games.
Enjoy this day of learning, laughter, and community fun.
Savannah Children’s Museum is thrilled to welcome visitors into its first indoor space, an innovative STEAM Center designed to inspire curiosity and hands-on discovery. Open daily from 9AM-3PM., this new indoor addition offers families even more opportunities to grow with Savannah Children’s Museum.
Featured Exhibition: Numbers in Nature
The STEAM Center debuts with Numbers in Nature, an engaging exhibition that reveals the mathematical patterns woven throughout our everyday world. Designed for learners of all ages, this immersive experience blends science, technology, engineering, art, and math into interactive environments that spark creativity and critical thinking.
Step Inside the 1,800-Square-Foot Mirror Maze
At the heart of the exhibition is an 1,800-square-foot Mirror Maze, a world of repeating triangles, reflections, and visual illusions. Guests can navigate this captivating maze, uncover hidden surprises, and discover the secrets within, including the way out. It’s an unforgettable experience that challenges the mind while delivering plenty of fun.
A Historic Setting for Modern Exploration
The STEAM Center is located inside the 1925 historic Storehouse on the campus of the Central of Georgia Railway, positioned between Savannah Children’s Museum and Georgia State Railroad Museum in Savannah. Admission to the STEAM Center is included with tickets to either museum.
Train rides at Savannah’s Georgia State Railroad Museum in March 2026 are Wednesday, March 18th through Sunday, March 22nd; Wednesday, March 25th through Sunday, March 29th.
Train rides are hourly 10AM-3PM (10AM, 11AM, 12PM, 1PM, 2PM, and 3PM )
Schedule and locomotives subject to change, please call ahead. (912) 651-6823
Come to Oatland Island Wildlife Center for a fun-filled Easter Egg Hunt and fundraiser for Oatland Island Animal Care on Saturday, April 4!
Bring the family for a morning of eggs, animals, and activities while helping support the wildlife that call Oatland home.
Easter Egg Hunts: • 11:00 AM – Ages 4 & Under • 11:10 AM – Ages 5–8 • 11:20 AM – Ages 9–11
Animal encounters, face painting, photos with the Easter bunny, concessions.
Pre-registration for the Easter Egg Hunt is required. Pre-register here.
This event also kicks off a special fundraiser for Oatland Island Animal Care. Our goal is to raise $16,000 to purchase two new mews, which will provide additional housing and protection for our birds of prey.
Come celebrate spring, hunt for eggs, and help us care for the amazing animals at Oatland Island Wildlife Center, Savannah
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Come to Plant Riverside District on Savannah’s riverfront for an unforgettable Easter Brunch on Sunday, April 5th, 11AM-3PM to indulge in a buffet featuring a variety of breakfast favorites, fresh spring salads, and a stunning charcuterie display.
End your meal on a sweet note with an extravagant dessert display, showcasing the award-winning pastry team’s creations of pies, cakes, cookies and more.
Easter Bunny visit, petting zoo and more
Take memorable photos with the Easter Bunny and delight in the excitement of a lively petting zoo with a miniature highland cow, miniature horse, alpaca, bunnies, chicks, ducklings and more. Get creative at the craft station and take home your creations.
Join the Easter Bunny on the egg-citing Easter Egg Hunt.
Join us on Monday, March 30th 1-4pm for an afternoon of free fun activities in clay on the lawn of the Otis S. Johnson Cultural Arts Center located at 201 Montgomery St. in Savannah’s Historic District.
This annual event is our way of celebrating the art of ceramics. Whether you are a seasoned ceramicist or just looking for a fun event to attend, we invite you to stop by and spend the afternoon with us! This year will feature stations in sculpting, pottery wheels, family activities, Raku firing demonstrations, and more.
All experience levels and ages are welcome to attend this event. Parents/guardians must accompany children ages 14 and younger at all times.
Come by any time during event hours, no pre-registration required.
Free & open to the public.
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Get your kids off their screens and excited about nature.
Daily programs at Tybee Island Marine Science Center can help.
The Tybee Island Marine Science Center offers a dynamic marine science and nature-based experience for island visitors, school groups, and scout troops all year round.
Come learn about Georgia’s marine life and coastal ecology.
Check out the center’s coastal galleries full of live animal exhibits, interactive stations and life-size animal replicas, plus a fossil room, pirate ship playground, and more!
Tybee Island Marine Science Center is closed on Tuesdays for tank maintenance, but these public Walks, Talks, and Treks and group programs are available every day.
Tybee Island Marine Science Center will host Toddler Thursdays craft and story time.
Thursday March 26th, 9:30-10:30AM. New ocean theme each month.
For children ages 1-4.
Registration required. Sign up here under the programs tab.
Toddlers with a parent or guardian are introduced to a marine animal or subject through different activities, like a book reading, a craft, and a game or movement.
Program includes admission for parent or guardian. Toddler and all materials included with adult admission.
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