Come and experience true Southern hospitality at the Comfort Suites Historic District. Located within walking distance of famous River Street and the City Market. All suite hotel with indoor pool & spa and complimentary breakfast. 866.545.2841.
See Savannah From The River That Made Her! Relive a bygone era on board one of our riverboats. Hear our captain’s intriguing tales and historic facts as we travel a river once used by the founders of our beautiful city. Learn about the history of Savannah, her port modern day and past.
Experience Savannah with Old Savannah Tours! Old Savannah Tours is the only locally owned and operated Trolley Tour Company in Savannah. For over 30 years we have been providing both overview and on-off tours of this beautiful historic city. 250 MLK Jr. Blvd, Savannah.
ONGOING:
Daily Sightseeing Cruises, Lunch, Dinner & Sunday Brunch Cruises, Moonlight Entertainment Cruises and more with Savannah Riverboat Cruises. Reservations required. 9 E. River St. (800) 786-6404 or savannahriverboat.com.
ONGOING:
Girl Scout values and adventures have kept the organization relevant for 100 years. If you’d like to inspire girls to become girls of courage, confidence and character, who make the world a better place, consider becoming a Girl Scout volunteer. Choose the opportunity that fits your schedule. Visit gshg.org to learn more.
ONGOING:
Savannah Children’s Theatre, since 2004, has provided Savannah’s young actors and actresses with a place to call home, and our new 2012-2013 season has more performance opportunities than ever. So whether you are returning to Savannah Children’s Theatre for the one millionth time, or just getting started in our zany world of theatrics, we encourage you to come on down and see what the buzz is all about. No report cards; just fun! 2160 E. Victory Dr. (912) 238-9015 or savannahchildrenstheatre.org.
TUESDAYS – SUNDAYS:
Savannah Children’s Museum, 655 Louisville Rd. Exploring coastal Georgia through play! 9 a.m.-2 p.m. $7.50 per person ages 1 and older. (912) 651-6840 or savannahchildrensmuseum.org.
TUESDAYS – FRIDAYS:
Have you ever wanted to walk on the Lucas Theatre stage? Now you can! Tours of the Lucas Theatre are available most days. Availability is occasionally limited by event requirements. In general, free self-guided tours are available, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Guided tours are $4 per person and available by reservation, or by walk-up when events allow. The tours take approximately 20 minutes. Groups are encouraged to make reservations in advance. Group rates are available. Erin, (912) 525-5023.
THIRD THURSDAY:
Toddler 3rd Thursday at Jepson Center, 207 W York St. 10-11:30 a.m. Toddler Third Thursdays are great for parents, grandparents, and caregivers with pre-school children. Designed especially for preschoolers ages 3-5 and their adult companions,this program allows toddlers to explore artwork from Telfair exhibitions and complete a fun-filled art project relating to their tour. A different tour and project will be offered each month. Time to play in ArtZeum is included. $5 per child + adult admission. (912) 790-8823 or telfair.org.
FIRST FRIDAY & SATURDAY:
“First Friday & Saturday on the River”! 4-10 p.m. (Friday); 9 a.m.-10 p.m. (Saturday); on River Street. (912) 234-0295 or riverstreetsavannah.com.
FIRST FRIDAY:
Fireworks on the River, 9:30 p.m., on Historic River Street. (912) 234-0295 or riverstreetsavannah.com.
FIRST FRIDAY:
“First Friday for Folk Music,” a production of the Savannah Folk Music Society at Stewart Hall, First Presbyterian Church, 520 Washington Ave., from 7:30-10 p.m. $2 donation. savannahfolk.org.
FIRST FRIDAY:
Oyster Roast, 7-9:45 p.m. Buckets of oysters, a bar and a band! Enjoy live entertainment, full libations and great food, including tasty grill items for the landlubbers! Join us for an evening of dancing under the stars at our relaxed resort setting. The Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa, Resort Dr. (912) 201 2000 or westinsavannah.com.
FIRST FRIDAY:
Broughton Street is the place to be for some shopping, dining and other activities. Be sure to check out the Broughton Street Facebook page for more information.
SECOND FRIDAY:
“Night Skies – Telescopes at the Tybee Pier and Pavilion” hosted by the Oglethorpe Astronomical Association at sunset. View the night sky through high-powered telescopes, weather permitting. Free. (912) 401-8634 or e-mail oaadir@kwbell.net.
FRIDAYS:
Live Music every Friday night at the Dolphin Reef Restaurant, located at the Ocean Plaza Beach Resort, Tybee Island. (912) 786-7777 or oceanplaza.com.
SATURDAY & SUNDAY:
Cannon Firings at Old Fort Jackson, 1 Fort Jackson Rd. $6.00 for adults, free for children under 6 with a guardian. 11 a.m. & 2 p.m. (912) 232-3945 or chsgeorgia.org.
FIRST SATURDAY:
“First Saturday on the River” on Historic River St., 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Arts & crafts, live entertainment and family fun. Free and open to the public. (912) 234-0295 or riverstreetsavannah.com.
SATURDAYS:
The Forsyth Farmers’ Market, from 9 a.m.–1 p.m., rain or shine, at the South End of Forsyth Park in Historic Downtown Savannah, a variety of vendors will offer their produce and products to residents and visitors alike. The Forsyth Farmers’ Market vendors offer a variety of local goods including seasonal produce, eggs, honey, pastured meat, bread, cheese, mushrooms, fresh herbs, vegetable sauces, preserves, coffee beans, heirloom seeds and potted plants. (912) 484-0279 or forsythfarmersmarket.org.
SATURDAY & SUNDAY:
Cannon Firings at Old Fort Jackson, 1 Fort Jackson Rd. $6.00 for adults, free for children under 6 with a guardian. 11 a.m. & 2 p.m. (912) 232-3945 or chsgeorgia.org.
SECOND SUNDAY:
The Bonaventure Historical Society conducts tours of the historic sections of Bonaventure Cemetery. Tours begin at 2, 2:30 and 3 p.m. and last about an hour. Free, but donations are appreciated. Signs direct visitors to the starting point. No reservations are required. Bonaventure Rd. bonaventurehistorical.org.
SEPTEMBER 1-NOVEMBER 2:
Savannah Live! Come and join us as we celebrate our 10th Anniversary in Savannah with our newest creation, a dazzling new variety show with 2 hours of high-energy song, dance and comedy! $35 adults, $16 children. (912) 233-7764 or savannahtheatre.com.
SEPTEMBER 1:
Tybee Island Labor Day Beach Bash! Sit back, relax, and get on “Tybee Time” this Labor Day Weekend! Enjoy the ocean breezes, while live music fills the air from the Tybee Island Pier & Pavilion, from 7-11 p.m. The 6th Annual Tybee Island Labor Day Beach Bash featuring free live entertainment by the Swingin’ Medallions, one of the South’s leading party bands, and a spectacular fireworks show. The fireworks are set off from the Tybee Pier at around 9:15 p.m.
SEPTEMBER 1:
Tybee Floatilla “Will Float for Kids”, 11 a.m. Begins at Alley III and Chatham Ave. and ends at the Crab Shack (with a short break on the “Criminal Island” Sandbar)! Tickets, $34.95. Only 250 participants will be allowed, so be sure to purchase your tickets today! Proceeds from The Tybee Floatilla “Will Float for Kids” benefiting the Burton 4H Center, Eastern Surfing Association, Fresh Air Home, and Surfers for Autism. TybeeFloatilla.com.
SEPTEMBER 6-NOVEMBER 24:
Jukebox Journey is the #1 downtown entertainment extravaganza that enlivens the city’s nightlife in the refurbished c.1818 Savannah Theatre. Flanked by a picturesque square, the theatre is within walking distance of a variety of delightful eateries. Popular music and professional choreography from the 1940′s to the present are presented in a bright, colorful, and fast-moving production filled with lavish costumes and comedic skits. A journey to Savannah can not be complete without attending this great performance. “Jukebox Journey” is a must see while visiting Savannah! $35 adults, $17 children. (912) 233-5542 or savannahtheatre.com.
SEPTEMBER 7:
3rd Annual Coastal Empire Surfers For Autism! 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Beach area south side of Walter W. Parker Pier & Pavilion. Fun and educational for special needs children and their families. surfersforautism.org.
SEPTEMBER 7:
15th Annual Tybee Island Sea Kayak Races at A-J’s Dockside. Benefiting the Tybee Island Marine Science Center. TybeeKayakRaces@gmail.com.
SEPTEMBER 21:
Opening Night of The Savannah Philharmonic! 7:30 p.m. Lucas Theatre, 32 Abercorn St. “Bernstein, Buckley & Beethoven”. Featuring Bernstein’s feverishly exciting Overture followed by the American debut of Buckley’s Violin Concerto, and Beethoven’s most famous composition, his Symphony No. 5. (912) 232-6002 or visit savannahphilharmonic.org.
SEPTEMBER 21:
The Savannah Derby Devils will return to the Savannah Civic Center arena this year with exciting, family-friendly fun. 5 p.m. Hostess City Hellions vs. Chattanooga Roller Girls. 7 p.m. SDD All-Stars vs. Chattanooga Roller Girls. Adult tickets for single events are $16. Child tickets for ages 3-12 are $2. Children under 3 are free. savannahderby.com.
SEPTEMBER 22-28:
The 2013 Savannah Jazz Festival presented by Coastal Jazz Association, Savannah.(404) 997-3281 or coastal-jazz.org.
SEPTEMBER 26:
Gray’s Reef is pleased to collaborate with Ships of the Sea and the Skidaway Institute of Oceanography on “Coastal Connections,” a speaker series connecting culture, science, and history on the Georgia Coast. Dr. Maurice Melton, Albany State University will present, “Who Own Moses Dallas?” at 7:30 p.m. at Ships of the Sea North Garden. Free to the public. (912) 598-2345 or graysreef.noaa.gov.
SEPTEMBER 28:
Help the Hoo-Hahs will be hosting the 2nd Annual 5K Walk/Run benefiting women with gynecological cancers. The track is a flat course around Hutchinson Island and the race begins at the parking lot of the Savannah Trade and Convention Center at 8 a.m. The race is open to individuals of all ages. Jogging strollers and dogs on leashes are welcome. Cash prizes will be awarded to top finishers. September is National Gynecological Cancer Awareness Month and 1 in every 20 women will be diagnosed with a GYN cancer in their lifetime. All proceeds from this event provide immediate assistance to these women in our area. For more information about this organization, sponsorship opportunities and participant registration visit helpthehoohahs.com.
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