Find Savannah summer fun for kids including Fourth of July fireworks & events in Richmond Hill, Tybee Island, Hilton Head Island & Savannah in this week’s SouthernMamas.com E-letter
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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Sign up for an Above the Violence – 3 vs. 3 Basketball Tournament in honor of Roscoe “Scolo” Edwards! Team registration is REQUIRED and winners will receive a CASH prize sponsored by City of Savannah’s very own Earl Etheridge.
Tournament Details
Date: Saturday, July 12, 2025
Time: Starts at 9:00am
Location: Blackshear Basketball Complex (820 Wheaton St, Savannah, GA 31401)
Join Savannah’s The Jam Urban Athletic Club for Kids for Special Parkour Night! Ages: 6+ $30 per child Popcorn, snacks & drinks included Supervised by 2 awesome coaches Obstacle courses, running & flipping drills and tons of fun!
1. Free admission for active military & their families through Labor Day 2025. Details here.
2. Mini Masters Mornings – introducing children ages 1-4 to art: 11AM-Noon on Monday June 23 & Monday. July 2. Details here.
3. Free Monthly Artful Afternoon Workshop for Homeschool Families: Wednesday, June 18 and July 9, 1-4pm. Details here.
4. Summer Teen/Pre-Teen Nights. $10 Admission. All skill levels welcome. Supplies & dinner provided. 4:30-6:30PM Thursdays June 12, June 26, July 10, July 17, July 24. Go to one or all! Details here.
5. Free admission for local residents on the second Sunday of each month. Details here.
Learn the fundamentals of photography with SCAD alum Robin Maaya (B.F.A., photography, 2021) as she guides students on how to adjust their cell phone camera settings to take self-portraits like the images seen in SCAD deFINE ART honoree Zanele Muholi’s eponymous exhibition.
Admission to the workshop is $10. All skill levels welcome. Supplies and dinner are provided.
To sign up, email Hannah Thompson, manager of museum visitation and programming, at hthompso@scad.edu.
Teen Night: Threads of expression
Thursday, July 10
4:30–6:30 p.m.
Explore the impact of fiber arts with SCAD alum Ivy Anderson (B.F.A., fibers, 2024) through the lens of artist Diedrick Brackens and his current exhibition the shape of survival. Practice the process of designing custom textiles with fellow artists in this immersive, tactile workshop.
Admission to the workshop is $10. All skill levels welcome. Supplies and dinner are provided.
To sign up, email Hannah Thompson, manager of museum visitation and programming, at hthompso@scad.edu.
Teen Night: Building character
Thursday, July 17
4:30–6:30 p.m.
Appreciate the ambient art of watercolors and architectural illustration with SCAD alum and artist Derek Larson (M.F.A., sequential art, 2011). While you engage in live portrayal, hear more about the SCAD Museum of Art’s structural history as you bring its walls to life through pigment.
Admission to the workshop is $10. All skill levels welcome. Supplies and dinner are provided.
To sign up, email Hannah Thompson, manager of museum visitation and programming, at hthompso@scad.edu.
Teen Night: Timeless techniques
Thursday, July 24
4:30–6:30 p.m.
Collaborate with SCAD graduate student Joanna Paige Silver (M.F.A. painting) to practice the Japanese art of chine collé! Garner inspiration from the works showcased in the museum collection and lobby exhibition Vera & Friends: Artist Scarves by Vera Neumann and Massif Central — which features designs made using the same technique — while creating your own prints using this special transfer process.
Admission to the workshop is $10. All skill levels welcome. Supplies and dinner are provided.
To sign up, email Hannah Thompson, manager of museum visitation and programming, at hthompso@scad.edu.
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July 4th Fireworks @ The Pier @ Tybee Island, Fri July 4 2025 Fri July 4, 2025, 9:15ishPM Tybee’s annual celebration of America’s birthday. Independence day fireworks start between 9PM and 9:30 pm. The show is staged on the pier but is easily viewed from any of Tybee Island’s eastern beaches.
HarbourFest on July 4 at Shelter Cove Harbour & Marina is an expanded version of the activities at Shelter Cove on certain evenings during summer. Entertainment; children’s activities, food and more. Activities start at approximately 6PM., with fireworks around dark at 9PM. More information here.
Festivities in Harbour Town for a fireworks extravaganza over the famous Harbour Town Lighthouse and Calibogue Sound. Food, fun and live music. Fireworks will be at approximately 9PM. Details here.
(Savannah) Free Fourth of July Weekend activities July 4-7 @ Plant Riverside District, located on Savannah’s historic riverfront @ 400 W. River St. Details here.
(Tybee Is) Fourth of July bike parade, Tybee Is. Parade starts 10AM. Starts & ends @ Memorial Park by the flags. Decorate your bikes. All ages welcome. Free & open to the public.
(Savannah) Savannah Children’s Museum is open July 4, 9AM-2PM, weather permitting. Activities July PATRIOTIC PARTY with watermelon for Farm Friday, shaker crafts, wands, pinwheels, bubble wrap fireworks, Patriotic Summer Fun/July 4th scavenger hunt. Details here.
(Savannah) Cannon Firings & Programs @ Old Fort Jackson. Expanded programming covering the events of the Fall of Savannah with soldiers portraying both the American and British forces. Firing of the big cannon about noon.
(Savannah) Free scoop of ice cream for kids 12 & younger for reciting the Pledge of Allegiance on set afternoons in July 2025 @ Leopold’s Ice Cream. Participants must be accompanied by an adult. Kickoff TBA @ Leopold’s flagship store, 212 E. Broughton St. Details here.
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Fourth of July Activities on Hilton Head Is.
(Hilton Head Is) 5K Race @ Coligny Beach, 8AM Fri July 4. Details here.
(Hilton Head Is) FREE July 4th outdoor performances with beloved kids-entertainer Gregg Russell @ Harbour Town in Sea Pines Resort, 8-9:30PM ($9 per vehicle Sea Pines Resort gate fee). Remember to bring some “pick me to sing” signs. Details here.
(Hilton Head Is) Fourth of July parade in Harbour Town, Sea Pines Resort, 8:30AM-10AM Fri. July 4 Decorate your bike, wagon, dog or kids. Meet in the parking lot next to Quarterdeck @ 8:30AM to register & pick up decorating supplies. Parade lineup begins @ 9:30AM. Entries will be judged on patriotism. Supplies limited to first 100 registered. Carnival games, inflatables after the parade. Call (843) 842-1979. ($9 per vehicle Sea Pines Resort gate fee). Details here
Like adults, young children should be receiving regular eye exams.
“Eye exams are more than just a way to determine whether your child may need glasses,” says SouthCoast Health optometrist, Edward D. Sammons, O.D. “They’re also a form of ongoing, preventive care.”
Some early eye problems, if left undetected and untreated, have the potential to affect vision for a child’s lifetime. Diagnosing and addressing an issue early on could prevent it from becoming a condition that’s more difficult to treat.
Learn when your child should have an eye exam here.
If you have a six years old or older child due for an eye exam, schedule an appointment with one of SouthCoast Health’s eye care providers by calling 912-691-3600.
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Camp Overview: Led by Middle School Science Coordinator Andy Wiley, Ecology Camp invites children to explore the Lowcountry’s unique ecosystems through hands-on, outdoor learning. Campers will investigate marshes, beaches, and freshwater habitats with exciting field visits and engaging science activities.
Monday: Savannah Country Day – Intro & Gear Up Tuesday: Rodney J. Hall Memorial Park – Marsh Study Wednesday: Tybee Island – Beach Study Thursday: Lake Mayer – Freshwater Ecology
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Looking for the perfect summer outing with your little one? Join Sea Love Savannah on Mondays in July 10AM-5PM for a special Mom & Mini Candle-Making Experience filled with creativity, quality time, and sweet memories! How it works: When Mom pays full price for her candle, her Mini gets 50% off their candle-making experience! Perfect for moms, grandmas, aunts, and all the amazing caregivers who want to share something fun and meaningful with the little ones they love. All materials provided Kid-friendly options Great photo ops Fun for all ages! Let your creativity shine and make something beautiful together. Walk-ins welcome or book ahead online here to save your spot!
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Make This Summer Unforgettable! Join us at Rise Gymnastics Summer Camps for high-energy fun, movement, crafts, and new friendships!
Weekly sessions in July * Daily themed activities * Gymnastics, ninja, games, and creativity * Drop-in available for just $45/day * 10% off when you register now! * Need flexibility? We offer early drop-off and late pick-up options to fit your schedule!
Georgia Tech’s Center for Education Integrating Science, Mathematics, and Computing (CEISMC) is offering summer camps through July 25 2025 for students in rising 2nd – 12th grade on the Georgia Tech Savannah campus. All of the programming is focused around science, technology, engineering, the arts, and mathematics.
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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Coastal Heritage Society is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser
Camp is weekly Monday-Friday from May 27-Aug. 8 2025 for ages 5-14.
Summer Art Camp is five days of total art time! Drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture & fiber arts table. All art materials included. There will be two instructors staffed for camp. Every staff member has experience in teaching youth art classes and guide with positive reinforcement.
