Savannah Happenings: Nov. 25-Dec. 1
By Lila Miller
Gobble, gobble! It’s another week of Savannah Happenings! The blur of holidays is nearly upon us. If you’re staying in town for the Thanksgiving holiday, check out this week’s events for fun activities for all ages.
As usual, if you’d like your event featured, email Lilamillermedia@gmail.com to be included. Y’all enjoy the week ahead and be safe!
Mon. Nov. 25
Friendsgiving- Industry Night at Service Brewing
Leave the kids at home for this one. Hang at Service Brewing for a night of fried chicken and donuts from Ray Ray’s food truck, and two pints of free beer with proof of service industry employment (a paystub or initialed business card). Free and open to the public as well. 6-9 p.m. Service Brewing, 574 Indian St.
Tue. Nov. 26
Turkey Tuesday: Savannah Children’s Museum Special Open Day
Got kids out of school for the week? Take them to the Savannah Children’s Museum for a special open day featuring Thanksgiving and turkey themed story time, arts and crafts, a scavenger hunt, and exploratory play. $12 admission. Savannah Children’s Museum, 655 Louisville. Rd.
Wed. Nov. 27
Wednesday Walk with Bike Walk Savannah
Join the folks over at Bike Walk Savannah for a casual walk and talk, meet and greet, for a pre-Thanksgiving walk! Walk is two miles, comfortable attire and shoes encouraged. Meet at the community center. Free. 5:30 p.m. Lake Mayer, 1850 E. Montgomery Crossroads
Thu. Nov. 28
Friendsgiving Potluck and Film Night
Spend Thanksgiving with friends in a welcoming environment for Your Space Collective’s first annual Friendsgiving potluck and film screening. Bring a dish (homemade or store bought is fine) to share. Films to be decided. For more info visit their Instagram @yourspace_sav. Free. 6 p.m.-11 p.m. Your Space Collective, 422 W. 43rd St.
Fri. Nov. 29
Broughton St. Christmas Tree Lighting
Head downtown for a festive tree lighting ceremony with guest appearances and music to kickoff the holidays in Savannah. Have your camera ready to take pictures of the 40 ft. decorated and lit tree. Free. 5:30 p.m.-12 a.m. Bull and Broughton St.
Plant Riverside District Christmas Lighting Ceremony
Stick around downtown and catch Plant Riverside’s Christmas tree lighting. This family-friendly event serves as the official grand opening of the Fifth annual Savannah Christmas Market and will kick off the holiday season. Enjoy the holiday tree lighting, preceded by a live reading of “Twas the Night Before Christmas” by Roger Moss, The Southeast Coast Gospel Choir under direction of Delandrian Aikens, and special appearances by Santa and Mrs. Claus. Free. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Martin Luther King Jr. Park, 400 W. River St.
Sat. Nov. 30
Jingle Bell Block Hop
Are y’all ready to jingle bell rock? Bring the whole family to Ellis Square for a holly jolly good time! Celebrate the season taking pictures with Santa & Mrs. Claus by their new festive 20 ft. ornament stack. Be entertained with holiday music, dancing and a magic show. There will be special treats for all the kids on Santa’s nice list. Free. 1 p.m.-3 p.m. Ellis Square, at the intersection of Barnard and St. Julian St.
Third Annual Tybee Island Holiday Market
This festive, family-friendly event offers fun activities, local shopping, and live entertainment for all ages. Discover unique treasures from local small businesses, featuring handmade jewelry, soaps, candles, clothing, and artwork—perfect for finding gifts or indulging in holiday treats. Kids can enjoy train rides, holiday inflatables, crafts, games, and face painting. Adults can compete in the 3rd Annual Robert Ridge Cornhole Tournament for a chance to win a championship belt and prizes. Live performances throughout the day. Free. 12 p.m.- 6 p.m. Tybrisa St. on Tybee Island.
Savannah Boat Parade of Lights 2024
Head to the river to check out the 23rd annual Boat Parade of Lights fundraiser for Greenbriar Children’s Center. Holiday-themed lit up boats go up and down River St. starting off at the Eastern Wharf dock. Free. Opening ceremony at 6:45 p.m., boats begin their loop at 7 p.m. Eastern Wharf Dock. 201 Port St.
Sun. Dec. 1
Bread and Puppet: The Possibilitarian Puppet and Performance Art Show
Into the weird stuff? Check out this politically-themed puppet show with performance art. A traveling tour double feature- the Possibilitarian Everything Imperatives Show and Lady Cantata #9 directed by Peter Schumann, from one of the oldest non-profit political theater companies in the country, performing since 1963. More info at BreadandPuppet.org/Tour. $20 tickets, but no one will be turned away for lack of funds. 7 :30 p.m. Epsicopal Center at Epiphany Church, 3101 Waters Ave. (entrance on Washington Ave).
Aura Fest Presents Mosh for Tots
Aura Fest presents a hardcore/metal festival fundraiser for Toys for Tots featuring bands: Bodybox, Second Death, Homicyde, Slingblade, Rectoplasm, and Drifted. Toy donors will receive a gift bag from sponsors. For more info check out aurafestsavannah.com. All ages. Advance tickets $22, $25 at the door. 5:30 p.m. Southbound Brewing Company, 107 E. Lathrop Ave.