Free Gregg Russell concerts in Harbour Town on Hilton Head Island during summer

A classic on Hilton Head Is. for almost 50 years, Gregg Russell Concerts under the 300-year–old Liberty Oak in Harbour Town (weather permitting).

This beloved family-oriented singer/storyteller performs sing-a-longs, ballads and silly songs with audience participation. Kids often make & bring “pick-me-to sing-with-you” signs to hold up for Gregg to see.

The concerts are FREE. There’s a $6 per auto fee to enter the gates to Sea Pines Resort. The concerts are open to the public.

Learn more about this half-century year old tradition via the documentary The Gregg Russell Story: If This Old Tree Could Talk

During 2025, Gregg Russell will perform 8-9:30PM:

May 28 – August 7 (Monday – Thursday)

July 4 (Friday)

August 11-22 (Monday, Wednesday, Friday)

August 28 – 30 (Labor Day Weekend; Thursday, Friday, Saturday)

Holiday Concerts: 7:30-9pm

Friday, November 28 (The day after Thanksgiving)

Tuesday, December 23 (Christmas Show)

This beloved family-oriented singer/storyteller performs sing-a-longs, ballads and silly songs with audience participation. Kids often make & bring “pick-me-to sing-with-you” signs to hold up for Gregg to see.

The concerts are FREE. There’s a $9 per auto fee to enter the gates to Sea Pines Resort. The concerts are open to the public.

Call ahead to confirm: (843) 842-1979 or www.seapines.com

Daily Cannon Firings @ Old Fort Jackson, Savannah

Come to Old Fort Jackson in Savannah for family-friendly educational programming focusing on the lives of soldiers once stationed at Fort Jackson and its 18th-century predecessor, Mud Fort.

Daily cannon firings & fort history program at 11AM & 2PM lead by Coastal Heritage Society interpreters dressed as soldiers from different units present on-site over the 250 years of the fort’s history.

The 20-30 minute fort history program precedes the cannon firing. On weekends, there’s a 1:30PM Riverboat Salute.

Call ahead to confirm: 912-232-3945. This National Historic Landmark is open daily 9AM-4PM. 

Learn more about Old Fort Jackson here.

Free for Coastal Heritage Society members.

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Discount on Coastal Heritage Society Family Membership for SouthernMamas.com readers

Want unlimited admission to Old Fort Jackson? Become a member of Coastal Heritage Society.

Use discount code SOMAMA25 at checkout during June 2025 to receive 25% off a $125 Coastal Heritage Society Family Membership

In celebration of Coastal Heritage Society’s 50 years of education and preservation in Savannah this year, Coastal Heritage Society is offering a 25% discount on a $125 year-long Coastal Heritage Society Family Membership to SouthernMamas.com readers during June 2025.

Coastal Heritage Society operates six local sites: Savannah History Museum, Savannah’s Children’s Museum, Georgia State Railroad Museum, Old Fort Jackson, Pin Point Heritage Museum, and Harper Fowlkes House.

Get your family membership with a 25% discount online here. Please use the code SOMAMA25 to receive the 25% discount.

This discount is only available during June 2025 and expires July 1st 2025. (Discount for family memberships only)

Coastal Heritage Society Family Membership includes: unlimited admission to all six Coastal Heritage sites – Savannah Children’s Museum, Georgia State Railroad Museum, Old Fort Jackson, Savannah History Museum, Pin Point Heritage Museum, Harper Fowlkes House – for one family (up to 2 primary cardholders).

Every member receives:

*Unlimited admission to all Coastal Heritage Society museums and historic sites!

*Discounts for special events like Savannah Santa Train; free admission to certain events like Bug Fest and Seuss Fest

*10% discount in all museum gift shops

*Free Site Tours by Train at Georgia State Railroad Museum

*e-Newsletter subscription

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Junior Ranger Day 2025 @ Fort Pulaski National Monument, Savannah

Come to Junior Ranger Day @ Fort Pulaski National Monument on Saturday, April 27 2025 to celebrate Fort Pulaski National Monument’s Centennial! From 10 AM to 4 PM, you can participate in several kid-friendly activities and hear the roar of cannon demonstrations! You’ll even have a chance to enlist in the Army, drill as a soldier, and play Civil War games!

Want to earn a special edition Centennial Junior Ranger badge? Just fill out Fort Pulaski’s activity booklet or participate in an activity.

Schedule of Events

10AM – 4PM – Ongoing Kids Activities in the Fort
10AM – Ranger-Guided Nature Walk
11AM – Cannon Demonstration
11:15AM – Soldier School and Civil War Games
1PM – Cannon Demonstration
1:15PM – Soldier School and Civil War Games
2PM – Jr. Ranger Cannon Drill
3PM – Cannon Demonstration
3:15PM – Soldier School and Civil War Games 

Free Puppet Show, Free Tree Saplings @ Arbor Buddies Live, Oatland Island Wildlife Center

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!

Learn more here.

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Daily Cannon Firings @ Old Fort Jackson, Savannah

Come to Old Fort Jackson in Savannah for family-friendly educational programming focusing on the lives of soldiers once stationed at Fort Jackson and its 18th-century predecessor, Mud Fort.

Daily cannon firings & fort history program at 11AM & 2PM lead by Coastal Heritage Society interpreters dressed as soldiers from different units present on-site over the 250 years of the fort’s history.

The 20-30 minute fort history program precedes the cannon firing. On weekends, there’s a 1:30PM Riverboat Salute.

Call ahead to confirm: 912-232-3945. This National Historic Landmark is open daily 9AM-4PM. 

Learn more about Old Fort Jackson here.

Free for Coastal Heritage Society members.

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Discount on Coastal Heritage Society Family Membership for SouthernMamas.com readers

Want unlimited admission to Old Fort Jackson? Become a member of Coastal Heritage Society.

Use discount code SOMAMA25 at checkout during June 2025 to receive 25% off a $125 Coastal Heritage Society Family Membership

In celebration of Coastal Heritage Society’s 50 years of education and preservation in Savannah this year, Coastal Heritage Society is offering a 25% discount on a $125 year-long Coastal Heritage Society Family Membership to SouthernMamas.com readers during June 2025.

Coastal Heritage Society operates six local sites: Savannah History Museum, Savannah’s Children’s Museum, Georgia State Railroad Museum, Old Fort Jackson, Pin Point Heritage Museum, and Harper Fowlkes House.

Get your family membership with a 25% discount online here. Please use the code SOMAMA25 to receive the 25% discount.

This discount is only available during June 2025 and expires July 1st 2025. (Discount for family memberships only)

Coastal Heritage Society Family Membership includes: unlimited admission to all six Coastal Heritage sites – Savannah Children’s Museum, Georgia State Railroad Museum, Old Fort Jackson, Savannah History Museum, Pin Point Heritage Museum, Harper Fowlkes House – for one family (up to 2 primary cardholders).

Every member receives:

*Unlimited admission to all Coastal Heritage Society museums and historic sites!

*Discounts for special events like Savannah Santa Train; free admission to certain events like Bug Fest and Seuss Fest

*10% discount in all museum gift shops

*Free Site Tours by Train at Georgia State Railroad Museum

*e-Newsletter subscription

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U-pick daffodils near Savannah, Bluffton, Hilton Head Is.

U-pick daffodils opens when blooms are available to pick @ U-pick Daffodils farm in nearby Okatie, SC (near Bluffton).

FOR 2025: As of Feb. 26, the goal is for the U Pick Daffodils farm to open this Sat. March 1. They will post here when/if they open or text Chuck at 843.368.1998.

The farm’s hours are dependent upon the weather and availability of flowers.

Pick your own are 50 cents per stem. Pre-picks are $9 for 15 stems.
Parking is free.

Stay updated on the farm’s opening/closing updates via the U Pick Daffodil Web site. Or on Facebook here 

UPickDaffodils.com is family owned and operated on what was once the family dairy farm. Chuck and Diane have planted several varieties of daffodils, not all of which bloom at the same time, according to their Web site.

UPickDaffodils
48 Calhoun Plantation Road
Okatie, SC 29909
843-368-1998
chuck@upickdaffodils.com

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Find more kid-friendly things to do locally in the SouthernMamas.com Events Calendar.

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March 2025 Short Train Rides @ Georgia State Railroad Museum, Savannah

Take your kids on a train ride in March.

Georgia State Railroad Museum in Savannah will offer short train rides March 19-23 and March 26-30 2025.

Train rides are at 10am, 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, & 3pm.

Schedule is subject to change. Please call ahead: 912.651.6823.

Learn more here.

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Have you ever wondered what life was like before the light bulb? Join us as we discover what it was like at Oatland Island Wildlife Center in Savannah in the 1800’s.

Activities may include candle making, open fire cooking, games, music,and rope making. Hay rides also available for an additional fee (cash only). 

Cabin Fever Open House, 10AM-2PM Sat. Feb. 22 2025 @ Oatland Island Wildlife Center, Savannah

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47th Savannah Scottish Games and Celtic Festival

Make plans to attend Savannah Scottish Games and Celtic Fesitival May 3, 2025, 8:45AM- 7PM @ Bethesda Academy, 9520 Ferguson Ave, Savannah, GA  31406

KIDS younger than 10 are free!

Bring the kids to enjoy the Children’s Activities at the 2025 Savannah Scottish Games on May 3rd at Bethesda Academy. Pint sized athletics, crafts, story teller, ferries, Reenactments and the “Kids Run” race during the opening ceremonies.  Advance online ticket sales are available here at a discounted rate. Buy early and save!

Adult (18 and over): $25 in advance / $30 day of the Games

Student (11-17): $10 in advance / $15 day of the Games

Children (10 and under): FREE!

Active Duty Military/First Responder discount ticket ($20 at the gate on the day of the Games only (not online).

Learn more here.

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Calling all Disney Foodies! 
Sweet news awaits. Enjoy a FREE dining plan when you purchase a nondiscounted 3-
night, 3-day Walt Disney Travel Company package that includes a room at a select
Disney Resorts Collection hotel and a theme park ticket with a Park Hopper option—for
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● May 27 to June 26, 2025
● July 7 to August 6, 2025

It’s time to make unforgettable memories with loved ones, surrounded by the magic that
only Disney can provide. Don’t miss out on this incredible offer – book now to let the
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Contact Two Sisters Travel to book your magical getaway! With their expert guidance and
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seasoned Disney enthusiast, Two Sisters Travel dedicated team will help make your trip magical. 

Visit www.twosisterstravelco.com/connect to let Two Sisters Travel help you book your stay!

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Farm Day @ Red Gate Farms in Savannah

Sign up your child for a special Farm Day @ Red Gate Farms Equestrian Center in Savannah on Feb. 2, 11:30AM-2:30PM. For ages 6-12.

Learn essential horsemanship skills and horse care, enjoy thrilling pony rides, and participate in fun team-building games.

Interact with Red Gate Farm’s adorable farm animals and gain a deeper appreciation for the hard work of maintaining a farm.

This event promises a day full of adventure, learning, and fun!

Cost: $100/child.

Register online here.

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Two Sisters Travel Is Hiring A Family Travel Advisor

Below is a guest post from Two Sisters Travel

Are you passionate about travel? 

Do you value creating unforgettable vacation memories over buying more stuff? 

Do you have a knack for planning fun, seamless, & memorable family vacations?

If that sounds like you, Two Sisters Travel is growing and we’re looking for a home-based Independent Family Travel Advisor.

Two Sisters Travel is a boutique travel agency that provides an engaging approach to travel planning, creating tailor-made experiences that bring families closer and transform dreams into unforgettable adventures. We specialize in crafting unique itineraries that combine the perfect mix of relaxation and excitement and cater to families’ distinct needs. 

As an Independent Family Travel Advisor you’ll: 

• Plan, coordinate, and book family-friendly vacations (domestic and international) including Disney Destinations
• Provide expert advice on the travel experience, leveraging our extensive database and personal travel experiences.

Desired qualifications for this role:

• A passion for travel and firsthand experience planning family vacations.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to build rapport with clients and understand their unique travel needs.
• Experience in sales & marketing, especially social media 
• Previous experience in travel advising is a plus but not mandatory.

Why Join Our Team:

• Access to a wide network of travel professionals and industry resources.
• The chance to turn your passion for travel into a fulfilling career, from the comfort of your home.
• Flexible working hours that adapt to your family’s schedule.
• One-on-One mentorship training 

How to Apply:

Send your resume and a brief cover letter to tara@twosisterstravelco.com. Tell us more about your favorite family travel destination and why it’s a must-visit!

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SAVE on 2025 Walt Disney World Reservations with Two Sisters Travel! 

Experience the magic of Disney in early 2025 with exclusive savings on select Disney resort hotels! 

Two Sisters Travel can help you save up to 25% on stays from February 23 to April 30, or enjoy 20% off Sunday to Thursday nights from January 1 to February 20. 

Staying at Disney Resort hotels means immersing in the same legendary storytelling and unparalleled service as the parks, making it an ideal destination for family bonding and adventure. Don’t miss this limited-time offer—secure the perfect getaway today and create lasting memories together!

Begin you magical Disney Vacation planning by contacting Two Sisters Travel TODAY to get your FREE Quote and Consultation Call.

Your perfect Disney Christmas vacation is only a click away! 

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Family Bluegrass Music Festival in Swainsboro, Ga.: Free for Children

Below is a guest post from Kindermusik with 88 Keys Piano

Coming up NEXT WEEK: Headin’ Home Fest, a bluegrass music festival hosted by the Lindblom family (owners of Kindermusik with 88 Keys Piano in Bloomingdale)!

We’re giving FREE TICKETS to children!

Next week, October 23-27 in Swainsboro, GA at the beautiful covered outdoor pavilion of the Georgia Sports Arena, the Lindblom family band is hosting the 3rd Annual Headin’ Home Fest!

This is a bluegrass music festival for the whole family, with fantastic music and jamming, top-of-the-line bands from all over the country, camping (RV hookups and tent sites available!), food, fellowship, and good wholesome family fun. There couldn’t be a better way to enjoy the crisp South Georgia fall weather than to celebrate with banjos, fiddles, and guitars! We want YOUR family to join us!

Bluegrass is a style of music that’s all American and all acoustic. It’s a great style to introduce young children to, as they’re naturally fascinated by live musicians. The Lindblom family’s bluegrass band, Headin’ Home, is hosting this festival. We’re so passionate about getting young children interested in music that we’re giving away FREE TICKETS TO CHILDREN UNDER TEN! Youth aged 10-15 are also half price! 🙌

Performing bands include The Brothers Five (the 5 younger boys in the Lindblom family!), The Little Roy & Lizzy Show from GA, 

The Kody Norris Show from TN, Lorraine Jordan & Carolina Road from NC,  Backline from SC, and many more! See the full lineup and schedule here.

Day tickets and weekend tickets are both available, so you can choose to camp and stay the whole time, or just drive up for a day. Head over to our festival website, headinhomefest.com, to reserve your family’s tickets! If you’d like a campsite, you can reserve one there as well!

Remember, October 23-27, 2024 in Swainsboro, GA: the 3rd Annual Headin’ Home Fest! We’re so excited to see you NEXT WEEK!

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Give the Gift of Disney Magic with Two Sisters Travel

Disney World is a magical experience any time of year, but visiting during the holidays adds an extra layer of enchantment that is truly unforgettable. From dazzling decorations to special events and festive cheer around every corner, nothing is quite like Disney World at Christmas time.

DisneyWorld is offering up to 30% off of resort stays AND free park hopper ticket upgrades when purchasing a travel package!! How exciting! Not to mention, you can experience the holiday magic like never before at Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party! From festive parades and dazzling fireworks to special character encounters and seasonal treats, there’s something for everyone.

Make this holiday magical from start to finish by allowing Two Sisters Travel to help plan your Christmas-filled getaway! Two Sisters Travel offers personalized recommendations, handle bookings, and ensure every detail meets your family’s needs. 

Give yourself the gift of stress-free vacation planning, and your family the gift of Disney Magic by contacting Two Sisters Travel TODAY to get your FREE Quote and Consultation Call. Your perfect Disney Christmas vacation is only a click away.

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Poppell Farms opens this Saturday Oct. 5

Pumpkin Patch. Corn Maze. Hayrides. Fall Farm Fun!

POST STORM UPDATE: While Poppell has power, internet for processing cards has not been fully restored so opening day will be CASH ONLY.

There are zillions of fun things to do this Fall at Poppell Farms in Odum, Georgia (just east of Jesup).

Learn more here.

SATURDAY
Open 10AM – 5PM
Maze, Wagon Ride to Pumpkin Patch, 20+ Attractions.
$17.95 (ages 4+) No group rates
Must be in line for the wagon ride by 4PM

SUNDAY
Open Noon – 5PM
Maze, Wagon Ride to Pumpkin Patch, 20+ Attractions
$17.95 (ages 4+)
Must be in line for the wagon ride by 4PM

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Poppell Farms opens Sat. Oct. 5 through Nov. 3

Get ready to get lost in Poppell Farms’ country music themed corn maze featuring Luke Bryan, pick the perfect pumpkin, and enjoy 30+ exciting attractions for the whole family

Poppell Farms opens Sat. Oct. 5 through Nov. 3. To celebrate, we’re giving away four tickets to a lucky SouthernMamas.com reader to Poppell Farms pumpkin patch, corn maze, hayrides, farm fun, which is Odum, Ga, near Jesup and about a 90-minute drive (80 miles) from Savannah.

To enter to win, visit the giveaway post on SouthernMamas.com Facebook page or SouthernMamas.com Instagram and comment on the post- telling us which local fall 2024 event you are most looking forward to.

(Need ideas? Visit SouthernMamas.com Fall Fun 2024 page here. )

Deadline to enter 10PM Sun. Sept. 29. We’ll announce the winner then on SouthernMamas.com Facebook page or SouthernMamas.com Instagram

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Poppel Farms Hours

Friday or Saturday Night:  5-9PM. Saturday: 10AM-9PM.  Sunday: Noon-5PM
If you purchase a Saturday daytime admission, it is good until 9PM.

Learn more & purchase tickets online here.

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Scam Awareness: All winners will be announced on SouthernMamas.com Facebook. We will never message you or request personal/financial information. Registration is never required to enter. If you get a message like that, please report it to Facebook. Do not click on any suspicious links.

This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Facebook.

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Sensory Sensitive Morning, 10AM Sun. Oct. 6

On Sun. Oct. 6, Poppell Farms will create a welcoming, sensory-friendly environment for children with special needs and their families. Gates will open at 10AM with a calm and quiet experience—no music, minimized loud noises, no large crowds, and no long lines. The hayride will run continuously to ensure no waiting.

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Universal Studios Orlando is cooking up some delicious deals! 

Below is a guest post by Two Sisters Travel

Two Sisters Travel has the details on Universal Orlando’s sweetest deal yet! Book an exclusive hotel and ticket package and treat yourself to a culinary adventure! With Universal’s Food and Beverage Card, you can savor delicious bites across the parks, hotels, and Universal CityWalk.

Vacation Package includes:

• Up to $1,000 Food and Beverage Card* for select food and beverage purchases across Universal Studios Florida, Universal Islands of Adventure, Universal Volcano Bay, Universal CityWalk, and all Universal Orlando Hotels (One Per Room)
• 4+ Night Hotel Accommodations with benefits of staying at a Universal Orlando Hotel
  • Free** Universal Express Unlimited Ride Access (Select Hotels): Guests staying at Loews Portofino Bay Hotel, Hard Rock Hotel®, and Loews Royal Pacific Resort can skip the regular lines at Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure. (Valid theme park admission required; select attractions.)
  • Early Park Admission† to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ and Universal Volcano Bay up to one hour before the park opens (valid theme park admission required. Select attractions.)
  • Complimentary transportation to the theme parks and Universal CityWalk
  • And More
• 2-Park or 3-Park Park-to-Park Vacation Package promo tickets for 4 or 5 days
  • The following tickets are available with this vacation package offer:
    • 2-Park Park-to-Park ticket to Universal Studios Florida and Universal Islands of Adventure on the same day.
    • 3-Park Park-to-Park ticket to Universal Studios Florida, Universal Islands of Adventure, and Universal Volcano Bay on the same day.
• Free 5×7 Souvenir Photograph^

Make the vacation planning process easy by contacting Two Sisters Travel TODAY to get your FREE Quote and Consultation Call. Your delicious getaway is only a click away! 

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Give the Gift of Disney Magic with Two Sisters Travel!

Disney World is a magical experience any time of year, but visiting during the holidays adds an extra layer of enchantment that is truly unforgettable. From dazzling decorations to special events and festive cheer around every corner, nothing is quite like Disney World at Christmas time.

DisneyWorld is offering up to 30% off of resort stays AND free park hopper ticket upgrades when purchasing a travel package!! How exciting! Not to mention, you can experience the holiday magic like never before at Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party! From festive parades and dazzling fireworks to special character encounters and seasonal treats, there’s something for everyone.

Make this holiday magical from start to finish by allowing Two Sisters Travel to help plan your Christmas-filled getaway! Two Sisters Travel offers personalized recommendations, handle bookings, and ensure every detail meets your family’s needs. 

Give yourself the gift of stress-free vacation planning, and your family the gift of Disney Magic by contacting Two Sisters Travel TODAY to get your FREE Quote and Consultation Call. Your perfect Disney Christmas vacation is only a click away! 

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Holiday Farms pumpkin patch, hayrides in RIdgeland SC

17th Annual The Great Pumpkin Patch @ Holiday Farms in Ridgeland SC (about an hour drive from Savannah) will be open for the 2024 season October 4-31.

Activities for kids including Duck Races, Haytona Speedway, Corn Grinding, Steer Roping, Cow Milking, Corn Maze, Barnyard Animals & MORE! Plus, a General Store.

Hours: Thursday-Saturday: 9AM – 6PM; Sunday: Noon-6PM

$15 per person ages 2 & up

Free pumpkin (pie pumpkin) with each paid admission.

Saturdays and Sundays only – unlimited barrel train rides for children is an additional $3

CLOSED Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays.

Concessions available daily from 11AM-5PM and LIVE ENTERTAINMENT Saturdays from 11AM-3PM and Sundays 1-4PM

Military Appreciation Day – Oct. 5: HALF PRICE admission for all military and immediate family with proper ID.

Learn more & purchase tickets online here.

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Reservations now being taken for groups and field trips. Call 843-726-5527 or email holidayfarms@yahoo.com. Tell them SouthernMamas.com sent you.

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Two Sisters Travel & Universal Epic Universe

Unleash your imagination at Universal Epic Universe, where every corner is bursting with adventure and excitement! Dive into a realm of unparalleled thrills with cutting-edge rides, mesmerizing shows, and captivating lands inspired by your favorite stories. Explore multiple worlds, transporting you into some iconic storylines.

The worlds include: 

The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic, where magic comes to life right before your eyes. 

Jurassic World, where you can encounte life-sized dinosaurs and thrilling adventures. 

Super Nintendo World, where you can jump, dash, and play alongside your favorite Nintendo characters.

How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk, where you experience dragon-riding excitement, or explore the mythic realms of Dark Universe, where ancient legends come alive. 

Whether you’re soaring through fantastical worlds, meeting beloved characters, or indulging in gourmet dining, Universal Epic Universe offers an unforgettable experience for guests of all ages. Bring your dreams to life and create magical memories in a place where fun truly knows no bounds. Your epic adventure awaits—step into the extraordinary today!

Don’t miss your chance to be part of this Epic Adventure – start planning your getaway to Universal Studios Orlando today by contacting Two Sisters Travel at www.twosisterstravelco.com/connect and experience the adventure of a lifetime!

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Poppell Farm corn maze, pumpkin patch open Oct. 5-Nov. 3 2024

Poppell Farms hayrides, pumpkin patch, corn maze, petting zoo & farm fun start Oct. 5 2024.

Poppell Farms in Odum Ga. will open Oct. 5-Nov. 3 2024 for fall weekends through October. Enjoy giant bubbles, animals at their petting zoo, apple-cider slushies, pumpkin hunting.

Buy tickets online here.

Celebrate fall at Poppell Farms!

General Admission includes:
Tractor-Drawn Wagon Ride (*Last hayride runs at 4PM)
Pumpkin Patch
Corn Maze
Lotsa Photo Props
GIANT Jumping Pad
Hay Jump
Goat Walk
Petting Zoo
Farmer Brown’s Playground
Cow Train
And MORE!

Learn more here.

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“SHRIMPLY THE BEST”: YEMASSEE 30th SHRIMP FESTIVAL is Oct. 10, 11, 12 2024

Make plans to attend the 30th Annual Yemassee Shrimp Festival

The Town of Yemassee is excited to offer a sneak peek at the events planned for the highly anticipated 30th Annual Yemassee Shrimp Festival, set to take place from October 10-12, 2024. This year’s festival promises a lineup filled with family-friendly activities, exciting entertainment, and community spirit.   And don’t forget about the shrimp and all the delicious food. Stay tuned, as even more announcements are coming!

Festival Hours

October 10-11 2024
Thursday 6-10PM
Friday 6-10PM
Saturday 8AM-11Pm
Learn more at YEMASSEESHRIMPFESTIVAL.COM

“Shrimply the Best!” Celebrating 30 years of community, culture, and coastal charm.

Shrimp Festival Beauty Pageant. The Annual Shrimp Festival Beauty Pageant will be Sat. Sept. 28, at 11AM at Fennell Elementary School. Contestants of all ages are invited to participate, with a special category for “Yemassee Shrimp Festival Miss Charity.” Boys and girls are welcome. To apply, please contact Lori Poston at 803-942-1145 or Paula Hagan at 803-942-0896. The application deadline is September 15. Learn more here

Unity Breakfast Kick off the festival on Thurs. Oct. 10, at 8AM with the Shrimp Festival Unity Breakfast at the Pilgrim Ford Dining Room in Yemassee. Join fellow community members for a morning of fellowship and a delicious meal. RSVP by October 1 to Stacy Pinckney at stacypinckney68@yahoo.com or call/text 843-599-3210.

Festival Highlights From October 10-12, the festival will feature rides, games, food, and entertainment for all ages, provided by Family Fun Tyme Amusements. Discounted prepaid armbands for rides are available at Yemassee Town Hall, 101 Town Circle, Yemassee.

Shrimp Festival 5K Run/Walk :Join us for a fun, family-friendly 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, October 12! The race will wind through the scenic streets of Yemassee, starting and finishing at the Yemassee Municipal Complex. The mostly flat, fast course offers an enjoyable experience for participants of all ages. Medals will be awarded to the Overall Male and Female winners and top finishers in each age group. Strollers are welcome!

Entry Fees are $30 per person through Oct. 1 and $35 afterward. School-aged students (K-12) can register on race day for $15.00 but may not be guaranteed a t-shirt. The t-shirt Deadline is Oct. 1, so Register by that date to guarantee a t-shirt. Race Check-In: At 7:30 AM at the Yemassee Municipal Complex, the race starts promptly at 8AM on Sat. Oct. 12.

Learn more here.

Get the 2 Days FREE at Universal Studios Orlando with Two Sisters Travel! 

Ready for the ultimate family adventure? 

For a limited time, get 2 Days FREE with a 2-Park, 3-Day Ticket at Universal Orlando Resort! 

Take the extra days to experience epic attractions, make a splash at Volcano Bay, and kick back to enjoy some incredible live shows. Enjoy all the thrills at Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure, and for the full experience, upgrade to include Universal Volcano Bay! With 5 total days to explore, there’s so much to discover. Don’t miss this chance to dive into epic fun – grab your tickets now and make unforgettable memories!

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