Holiday Farms Pumpkin Patch, Hayrides, Farm Fun, Ridgeland SC

The 19th Annual “The Great Pumpkin Patch” in Ridgeland, South Carolina will be open for the 2026 season from October 2nd -31st.

Favorite Activities at Holiday Farms include the Barnyard Zoo, the Large JUMP PAD, Duck Races, the Haytona Speedway, Corn Grinding, Steer Roping, Cow Milking, and MORE!

Thursday-Friday: 12pm – 6pm

Saturday: 9am-6pm

Sunday: 12pm – 6pm

CLOSED Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays.

Reservations now being taken for groups and field trips! Learn more here.

Concessions available daily from 12pm-5pm, Saturdays from 11am-5pm and Sundays 12pm-4pm

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Special Days at Holiday Farms this Fall 2026

Military Appreciation Day – October 3rd! HALF PRICE admission for all military and immediate family with proper ID on Military Appreciation Day. Every other day military & family $2 off.

Open Columbus Day, Oct. 12, 9AM-2PM

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JEA Swim School, Savannah

JEA Swim School in Savannah welcomes children ages six months to adult.

2026-27 Session Dates

October Session: September 28th – October 25th

November Session: November 2nd – 22nd – Three Week Session

December Session: November 30th – December 20th – Three Week Session

January : January 4th – 31st 

No lessons held on the following dates: Nov. 23-29th, Dec. 20th-Jan. 3rd

More details & register here.

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Spooky Storytime at the Davenport House

Bring the whole family to the Davenport House Museum in Savannah this October for a spooky blend of literacy, history, and hands-on fun! Designed for children of all ages and their caregivers, Spooky Storytime brings history and community stories to life inside one of Savannah’s oldest homes.

Join us for a multi-sensory adventure divided into three fun parts:

• Listen: We gather inside the museum’s historic basement room for a 30-minute read-aloud of a carefully selected children’s book that connects to a piece of our shared history.
• Explore & Create: Following the read-aloud, guests participate in an engaging, hands-on craft or educational activity inspired by the day’s story.
• Refresh: Kids and parents can relax and enjoy complimentary snacks and drinks.

Build Your Home Library!

Thanks to our wonderful community partners, every family who attends will receive a free copy of the featured book to take home! We are thrilled to help you grow your personal collection and keep the joy of reading alive long after your museum visit.

Important Details:

• Who: Open to children of all ages. All participants must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.
• When: Saturday, October 17th, 4:00-5:30 PM
• Cost: Completely FREE to attend, but registration is required to ensure we have enough books and supplies for everyone.
• Where: Check in at the Historic Kennedy Pharmacy located at 323 E Broughton St. 

Free but registration required. Register online here.

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Registration open for 2026-2027 School Year at JEA Preschool

JEA Preschool is now accepting children ages 1 year (walking) through 4 years old (Pre-K).

Mention this Southern Mamas ad and get free registration though the month of September! Call and set up your tour today.

Reach out to amy@savj.org or call 912-556-0124 to schedule your tour!

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Mommy & Coffee Meetup, Sept 26, Savannah

You’re invited to a Mommy & Coffee MeetUp with Autism Mom Circle Support Group, Saturday, September 26, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, located at 51 Wilmington Island Road, Savannah, GA 31410.

This free community event welcomes autism moms, dads, caregivers, and children. The event will include:

• ABA and speech therapy vendors
• CVS Pharmacy flu shots for eligible adults and children with proof of insurance
• Free snacks and coffee
• Kona Ice available for purchase
• Giveaways while supplies last, including wipes, bed pads, youth diapers, and feminine hygiene items
• Opportunities for local autism families to connect and receive support

Learn more here.

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Play in a Day Workshops

Turn a day off from school into a full production. From auditions, to rehearsal, to tech, to a performance for friends and family, let’s put on a PLAY IN A DAY!

The PLAY IN A DAY Lab available for 3rd-10th graders and is led by professional actors. Grow your confidence, expand your imagination, and build up your bravery. Performance for friends at family at 3pm

• Thursday October 8th
• Friday October 9th
• 8am-3pm
• Performance begins at 3pm sharp
• 3rd-10th graders
• $75/day or $140 for both days! | Pay What You Can Options available [Fill Out our Pay What You Can Scholarship Application here]
  102 W. McDonough St. Savannah, GA 31401

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Halloween Hike 2026 @ Oatland Island Wildlife Center, Savannah

Make plans to attend one of the best Savannah Fall kids traditions: Halloween Hike @ Oatland Island Wildlife Center Fri & Sat. Oct. 16 & 17, 5-8PM.

Advanced Reservations Required. More information coming soon.

Walk with your trick or treater through Oatland’s friendly forest of nature trails to meet and gather goodies from cheerful animal characters. Face painting, crafts, concessions, and much more.

Ticket prices: Adult – $8, Children – $10

Early Registration opens to current FOO (Friends of Oatland) members before opening to the public. Become a FOO member here.

We’ll update this post when registration date is released.

NOTE: Oatland Island will close to the public early on Oct 16 & 17 to prepare for Halloween Hike. Last admissions will be at 2:00 PM.

Learn more here.

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Coming to Oatland Island Wildlife Center: Scarecrow Trail

The Oatland Island Scarecrow Trail is coming this fall

Get creative and make your mark on the trail! Families, companies, classrooms, and organizations are invited to create their very own scarecrow to be displayed along the Oatland Island Scarecrow Trail.

Depending on your donation, you can choose a Trail or Habitat location for your scarecrow.Create. Donate. Support.

Scan the QR code or click this: https://tinyurl.com/3fcmsafd

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New Sea Pines Eagle Cam

Y’all know we are already smitten with Sea Pines Resort here at SouthernMamas.com.

Here’s one more reason to love that nature-packed refuge on Hilton Head Island in addition all the kid-friendly biking paths, Sea Pines Forest Preserve and Lawton Stables animal farm, plus, of course, the bike-able beach.

Sea Pines first Eagle Cam! Watch it here.

Up n a pine tree, roughly 80 feet above the ground, two bald eagles are at work on their nest. Viewers can watch the pair tend the nest and, if the season goes as hoped, follow the eaglets from hatching to first flight. To keep the eagles undisturbed, the exact location of the nest is not being shared publicly.

Sea Pines Forest Preserve Foundation Advisory Board brough this idea to life and ArborNature for made the camera installation possible!

Watch it here.

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Free Skidaway Marine Science Day 2026

Skidaway Marine Science Day is a free can’t-miss event for all ages, on Saturday, Oct. 10, from 10 a. m. to 3 p.m. on the UGA Skidaway Marine Science campus, located on the north end of the island. The campus-wide open house will be presented by UGA Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant, UGA Skidaway Institute of Oceanography and Gray’s Reef National Marine Sanctuary.

As part of Skidaway Marine Science Day:

• The UGA Aquarium will be open to visitors with no admission fee. Aquarium educators will offer an afternoon full of activities, including a hands-on reptile exhibit, behind-the-scenes peeks of the aquarium and lab demos on the dock behind the facility.
• Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant’s Shellfish Research Lab will provide hands-on activities and educational information about sustainable aquaculture and oyster restoration!
• Gray’s Reef National Marine Sanctuary’s 52-foot Research Vessel Gannet will be available for tours. This vessel was built in 2023 and is used for research and monitoring, diving, education and public outreach, and testing emerging technologies.
• Environmental organizations and coastal researchers will present a variety of exhibits and hands-on activities for people of all ages on the bluff adjacent to the aquarium. The Jay Wolf Nature Trail will be open for hiking and nature observation.

All activities at Skidaway Marine Science Day are free! 

Learn more here.

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Free September 10th SouthernMamas.com Weekly E-letter

Things to do with kids in Savannah this month & this fall including hayrides, corn maze and pumpkin patch fun at Poppel Farms.

Find it all in this week’s free SouthernMamas.com E-letter.

Read it here.

Subscribe for free here.

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Summit Gymnastics, Savannah

So much going on this month at Summit Gymnastics in Savannah. 
Tiny Tots, 10:30AM-Noon, Sat. Sept. 12th. For ages 0-5. 
Ninja Obstacle Course, 5-7PM Sept. 19th. For ages 5-12
PJ Party, Parents Night out, You deserve a night off while the kids have a blast in the gym, for ages 3-12, Sat. Sept. 26th. Details here.

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Onward Ossie: Sea Turtle Release, 10AM Sat. Sept. 26

It’s time for Tybee Island Marine Science Center’s resident Marine Debris Ambassador to swim free! Please join TIMSC we release Ossie the Loggerhead Sea Turtle into the wild blue yonder at 10AM Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026.

Found as a tiny straggler hatchling on Ossabaw Island in 2023, Ossie has grown strong and educated visitors at the science center for the last three years. Now weighing almost 36 pounds, this healthy juvenile is ready to thrive in their natural environment.

But gone doesn’t mean forgotten: Ossie will be equipped with a satellite tracker, thanks to activist Liddy Clever and her nonprofit organization, Sea Life with Liddy. Weekly whereabouts will be posted on TIMSC’s social media and website.

The event will take place on the beach in front of the Center Street crossover in the North Beach parking lot.

Early arrival recommended, signs encouraged!

Note: The science center will open late that day at 11am.

ONWARD, OSSIE! SEA TURTLE RELEASE
When: 10 AM, Saturday, Sept. 26
Where: Tybee Island Marine Science Center
Ossie will be released into the ocean in front of the North Beach center crossover

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Programs at Tybee Island Marine Science Center

Toddler Thursday is Thursday Sept 24th, 9:30-10:30AM at Tybee Island Marine Science Center. For children ages 1-4.

Crafts, books, and activities all focused on pollinators and their important role on Earth.

Registration required. Sign up here.

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. Learn more here.

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Walks, Talks & Treks at Tybee Island Marine Science Center.

Details here.

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Sign up in advance for this musical playdate in Bloomingdale, Sept. 19th

Join us for a celebration of all kinds of keyboards in our September 19th playdate at 10AM, All Keyed Up! 

Enroll online here.

We’ll be exploring the different sounds of the piano, harpsichord, synthesizer, and organ; dancing to the beloved compositions of Beethoven and Mozart; and building foundational musical skills while getting those little fingers flying! If your baby, toddler, or preschooler shows an early interest in any kind of keyboard instrument, All Keyed Up is the perfect way to fine-tune that love for those magical black and white keys!

Parents and children together will engage with instruments, singing, moving, dancing, story time, and more musical activities in this exciting one-time Kindermusik class. Limited spaces! Claim your child’s spot before it fills!

Every enrolled child will get:

• A 40-minute class packed with learning, love, and laughter
• A Kindermusik instrument/prop to take home
• A $5 coupon for our weekly studio classes

Enroll online here.

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Parents’ Night Out is Sat. Sept. 12th at the JAM UAC, Savannah

Ready for a childfree night off?

Bring your kids to our

Parents’ Night Out: Escape the Jam Edition

Saturday, September 12 (6–9 PM).

Kids will team up for an escape-room-style night full of puzzles, codes, and timed challenges — plus pizza + refreshments.

Active Members Discount available

Spots are limited — pre-registration is recommended.

Register here.

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Book Alsies Ice Cream Truck for Fall Savannah Events

Fall calendars are filling up, and now is the perfect time to get Alsies on yours! Fall Festivals, school events, neighborhood gathering, sports teams and celebrations, church events, birthday parties, employee apprecation.

We bring the truck, the treats and the fun. You just bring the crowd!

September & October dates are booking now!

Call or text 912-349-9733
Email: coastalga@alsies.com
Book at alsies.com/coastalga

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School’s Out Camps at Sharkie School + Sharkie School Morning Programs

Sharkie School Camps, Savannah

When school’s out, these Sharkie School Camps are in.

For ages 2-5.

9AM-1PM

Sept. 21st, Oct. 12-13th, Nov. 9th, Nov. 23-25th.

Register online here.

Sharkie School Morning Programs in Savannah & Rincon

Both Savannah Sharks gyms (Savannah & Rincon) offer Sharkie School for children ages 2-5.

Now accepting enrollments for the 2026-27 school year. Two , three or four day options.

Enroll now here.

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Kids’ Night Out Foam Party for children ages 4-5th grade, Savannah

Parents enjoy a night off while you kids enjoy a night out: Kid’s Night Foam Party, Saturday, Sept. 19th, 6-10PM

JEA Savannah is sending summer off with a BANG at their annual Foam Pool Party Saturday, September 19!  

Campers will hit the foam pit, make a splash in the pool, and cool down with a delicious frozen treat.  

Get ready for an evening that’s messy, silly, and SO MUCH FUN! 

Learn more and register online here.

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Labor Day Day Camp at the Jam, Savannah

Ninja Warrior, Obstacle Course, Gymnastics, Tumbling – all on the agenda for Labor Day Camp 2026, Monday, Sept. 7th at the Jam Urban Athletic Club, Savannah.

9AM-Noon (Early drop off available 7:30AM)

For ages 4-12.

Morning Ninja Club for ages 3-4 at the Jam Urban Athletic Club

Ninja Morning Club is every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 10am-12pm for all 3-5yo.

Ninja introduction & tumbling class + games + reading/craft time. 

Kids play while parents can have a little “me-time”

Think drop-off fun club with a membership. (1,2 or 3 days a week).

Learn more.

Art Start: Stroller & Toddler Tour is Thursday, Oct. 15th at Telfair Museums’ Jepson Center

Once a month, our youngest patrons are invited to the Jepson Center in Savannah for story time, a special tour, and an art activity. Strollers, crying babies, toddlers, and older siblings are all welcome here. Come play, learn, and explore A Seat at the Table! Create decorated plates to show what makes people happy at your table! Space is limited, pre-register to secure your spot. 

Purchase tickets online here.

Free for Adult members I Adult Non-members: $12 I Kids: $5. 

Thursday, Oct. 15th, 2026, 10:30- 11:30AM . Theme: Michelangelo’s Women 

Jepson Center

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Storytime in CAM 

Let your little ones’ imaginations soar during our new Artful Tales Storytime every Friday at 10:30am in the Telfair Children’s Art Museum located at the Jepson Center. This enchanting program is perfect for young art lovers and curious minds, combining the joy of storytelling with the wonder of art. Each week, our skilled storytellers will bring captivating tales to life, encouraging creativity and imagination in a vibrant, art-filled setting. Members: Free I Non-members: Free with admission.

Learn More/Register/Purchase Tickets here :

Members: Free I Non-members: Free with admission. 

Every Friday, 10:30-11AM 

Jepson Center

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Drop-In Studio at Jepson Center, Savannah

Take time to unleash your creativity, join us in our studios every Saturday and Sunday between 10am and 2pm for art-making projects for all ages! Work at your own pace and comfort level through an array of creative media such as watercolors, collage, calligraphy, origami, coloring books, and much more. Each month features a special project designed to connect with an exhibition at the museum. A studio assistant is always on hand to answer questions and assist guests. Drop-In Studio is perfect for all ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.  

Learn more here.

PRICE: Members: Free I Non-members: Free with admission. 

Every Saturday and Sunday, 10AM- 2PM 

Jepson Center

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SouthernMamas.com Free Weekly E-letter

Things to do with kids in Savannah this month & this fall including hayrides, corn maze and pumpkin patch fun at Poppel Farms.

Find it all in this week’s free SouthernMamas.com E-letter.

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Frogwarts is Sunday Oct. 25th at Georgia State Railroad Museum & Savannah Children’s Museum

Calling all young wizards, witches, inventors, and curious minds! Tickets are now on sale for Frogwarts: A Magical Adventure! on Sunday, October 25th, 11AM-3PM.

Purchase tickets here.

Georgia State Railroad Museum and Savannah Children’s Museum will transform into a magical world of discovery during Coastal Heritage Society’s signature fall family fundraiser, Frogwarts: A Magical Adventure!

Families can enjoy a day filled with STEAM activities, train rides, spellbinding fun, and plenty of hands-on adventures.

Purchase tickets here: https://bit.ly/frogwarts2026

Explore magical classes inspired by wizard-school themed

adventure while discovering chemistry, engineering, biology, art, and more.

Frogwarts highlights include:

Train rides and handcar rides

Custom wand-making

Potions

Quill writing

Reptiles and owls

“Kuidditch”

STEAM activities

Fortune-telling

Charms

Candle-making

And much more

Lowcountry Turners will be creating custom lathe-turned wands available for purchase while supplies last.

Bring your favorite stuffed animal for the Magical Creature Care Clinic, also known as the Teddy Bear Clinic, hosted by the Medical College of Georgia-Savannah in the STEAM Center classroom.

Enjoy a performance by students from Garrison Glee Club from Esther F. Garrison School for the Arts and explore activities led by Coastal Heritage Society’s community partners.

Latin Chicks, Pie Society, Savannah Square Pops, and more food trucks will be on site with food available for purchase.

A special thank-you to our sponsors: The Lesher Family Foundation, LiveOak Fiber, Pediatric Associates of Savannah, PC, Dogwood Pediatric Dentistry and Royal Restrooms of Savannah.

Purchase tickets here:

Coastal Heritage Society members receive ticket discount. Become a Coastal Heritage Society member here.

Purchase tickets here.

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Poppell Farms Hayrides, Corn Maze, Pumpkin Patch in Odum Georgia

Y’all ready? We are!

Poppell Farms 2026 Season will be here soon: Oct. 3-Nov. 1

Celebrate fall at Poppell Farms! General Admission Includes:

• Tractor-Drawn Wagon Ride (Last hayride runs at 4:00pm)
• Pumpkin Patch
• Corn Maze
• Lotsa Photo Props
• GIANT Jumping Pad
• Hay Jump
• Goat Walk
• Petting Zoo
• Farmer Brown’s Playground
• Cow Train

Lots of special days at the farm planned including:

Trick or Treat at the Farm, Oct. 31 10AM

Pumpkin Festival, Oct. 24, 10AM

Sensory Sensitivity Morning, Oct. 11 10AM

Learn more here.

Poppel Farms: 1765 Hyma Poppell Loop, Odum, GA 31555

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Free Family Day at Davenport House Museum, Sept. 13th

Mid-Autumn Festival Family Day

Sunday 9/13 | 11AM – 2PM

Davenport House Museum

323 E Broughton St, Savannah

Cost: Free

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Celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival with the Davenport House Museum and the Savannah Chinese Association during this free Family Day filled with hands-on activities, cultural performances, refreshments, and fun for all ages. One of the most important holidays in many East and Southeast Asian cultures, the Mid-Autumn Festival celebrates the harvest, family reunions, and the full moon—a time for gathering together, sharing food, and giving thanks. 

The celebration also honors an important chapter in the Davenport House’s own history. From 1901–1902, the home was occupied by the Chan family, one of Savannah’s earliest Chinese American families. Through this special partnership, guests are invited to connect with the museum’s past while celebrating a living cultural tradition. Visitors will also have the opportunity to explore the return of the museum’s acclaimed exhibition, Old Chan Magic: Chinese Roots, Southern Branches, which shares the story of the Chan family and Savannah’s early Chinese community. 

At 12:15pm there will be the official opening of Charming Savannah Seen Through Chinese Eyes a photography exhibition celebrating the beauty, character, and stories of Savannah through the perspectives of local Chinese photographers. This exhibition is a visual conversation about place, belonging, and community. Through their lenses, the photographers share how Savannah has inspired them, welcomed them, and become part of their own stories. 

Family Day is free and open to the public thanks to generous support from the City of Savannah. Join us for an afternoon of history, culture, and community as we celebrate the many stories that make Savannah unique. 

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