Savannah Holiday Events in Full Swing

The holiday season is in full swing here in sunny and warm Savannah. There a plenty of holiday events this weekend.  Here is a brief calendar list of some of the highlights of this weekends' events.

Dec. 6th

5:30 - 10 pm: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday - Festival of Lights - (Hutchinson Island) The drive-through light experience will showcase over 80 larger-than-life displays with surprises around every twist and turn. Daily events will include: Staples Safari Zoo – pony rides, camel rides, petting zoo, exotic animal safari tent, monkey pictures and live interactive animal shows and magic shows Horse Carriage rides through the lights.  Activities for all ages, Friday, & Saturday December 6 & 7th – Palmetto Bronze Handbell Ensemble. More info: http://www.savannahharborfoundation.com/index.html

6:00 pm: City Market Open House - Explore the beauty of holiday decorations including hundreds of lights and over 500 luminaria in the courtyard. Enjoy Christmas carolers, visit with Father Christmas, and sample holiday treats in the shops.

6:00 - 8:00 pm Friday, Saturday, Sunday: The Journey - Experience life the night Christmas began in an outdoor production that draws thousands from across the Southeast. Step back centuries in time as you walk through the authentically recreated ancient Middle Eastern town of Bethlehem teeming with bakery, tannery, blacksmith and jewelry shops and an inn that’s full to capacity. Follow shepherds to find a Mary, Joseph and a baby crying softly in a manger. More Info: http://www.SCCJourney.com 

8:00 pm: Theatre show 'A Christmas  Tradition' buy tickets here: http://www.savannahtheatre.com/shows/a-christmas-tradition/

8:30 pm:  First Friday Fireworks - Celebrate the end of the week and the beginning of a new month with First Friday Fireworks and River Street fun!

Dec. 7th 

8:00 am - 12:00 pm: The Annual Enmark Savannah River Bridge Run - Watch it crawl, walk or run it! A 5k, 10k and Double Pump run over the Savannah with a party afterwards. Live music by Chuck Courtenay, awards, food, and great spirit until noon. More Info here : http://savannahriverbridgerun.com/about/

10:00 am: Jane Coslick's Holiday Cottage Tour - The annual tour of Tybee Island's historic cottages (10) with refreshments after the tour at North Beach Grill. Purchase tickets ($30.00) here: http://www.humanesocietysav.org/holidaytour/

11:00 am - 2:00 pm: Christmas For Kids Celebration, City Market - Bring the family to City Market for fun-filled activities including cookie decorating, making ornaments to take home, facepainting, a petting zoo, photos with Father Christmas in the Carriage Tours of Savannah Cinderella carriage, and a choir performance. Please bring an unwrapped toy to drop off in our Holiday Hope collection box

1:00 pm: Tybee Island Christmas Parade - featuring floats with Mr. Mrs Claus, photo opps with Santa at the end.