Family Weekend Guide

Big family outings around Savannah, GA

11 festivals, farms, shows and attraction events worth planning a day around over the next 4 weekends.

Updated

Age
Area
Cost
Weather

Weekend of Oct 16–18

Big outings

Sat, Oct 17 · 3pm–5pm

The Addams Family Musical

Tybee Post Theater — Tybee Island · Chatham Co. · Tybee Island

Tybee Arts Association's family-friendly production of The Addams Family Musical (matinee) at the historic Tybee Post Theater.

  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Big outing
  • Paid: Tickets required
  • Indoors
Details at Visit Tybee ↗
Sun, Oct 18 · 3pm–5pm

The Addams Family Musical

Tybee Post Theater — Tybee Island · Chatham Co. · Tybee Island

Tybee Arts Association's family-friendly production of The Addams Family Musical (Sunday matinee) at the historic Tybee Post Theater.

  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Big outing
  • Paid: Tickets required
  • Indoors
Details at Visit Tybee ↗
Oct 16 – Oct 17 · 5pm–8pm

Halloween Hike at Oatland Island

Oatland Island Wildlife Center — Savannah · Chatham Co. · Southside & the islands

Evening Halloween walk on the wildlife center's trail, Friday and Saturday. Arrival times 5, 6 and 7pm; advance reservations required.

  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Big outing
  • Paid: Tickets; advance reservations required
Details at Oatland Island Wildlife Center ↗

Weekend of Oct 23–25

Big outings

Sat, Oct 24 · 2pm–5pm

Trick-or-Treat on River Street

Savannah's Waterfront (River Street) — Savannah · Chatham Co. · Downtown & Midtown

More than 30 waterfront merchants hand out treats to costumed kids along River Street; look for posters in participating shops.

  • Ages 0-2
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • Big outing
  • Free
Details at Savannah's Waterfront ↗
Sun, Oct 25 · 11am–3pm

Frogwarts: A Magical Adventure!

Georgia State Railroad Museum & Savannah Children's Museum — Savannah · Chatham Co. · Downtown & Midtown

Coastal Heritage Society's wizarding-themed family day: train rides, STEAM activities, wand making, potions, owls and reptiles, food trucks. The museums close 9-11am for set-up.

  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Big outing
  • Paid: Tickets required (train ride included)
Details at Coastal Heritage Society ↗

Weekend of Oct 30–Nov 1

Big outings

Fri, Oct 30 · 6pm–8pm

Trunk or Treat

Memorial Park — Tybee Island · Chatham Co. · Tybee Island

One of Tybee Island's biggest Halloween events: costumes, candy and decorated trunks in Memorial Park. Fun for all ages.

  • Ages 0-2
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • Big outing
  • Free
Details at Visit Tybee ↗

Weekend of Nov 6–8

Big outings

Sat, Nov 7 · 12pm–3pm

Tybee Island Kite Festival

North Beach — Tybee Island · Chatham Co. · Tybee Island

Kite flying on North Beach (registration 11am-noon, festival noon-3pm) benefiting Parkinson's disease research, with gumbo vendors and family fun.

  • Ages 0-2
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Big outing
  • Cost not listed
Details at Visit Tybee ↗