The Community Walks, held in hundreds of communities across the country, are the core of the Out of the Darkness movement, which began in 2004. These events give people the courage to open up about their own connections to the cause, and a platform to create a culture that’s smarter about mental health. Friends, family members, neighbors and coworkers walk side-by-side, supporting each other and in memory of those we’ve lost.

Everyone’s favorite combo, tacos and margs, are combined in this massive event!
When you arrive, we will be providing a buffet of tacos for your enjoyment from 4pm-6pm. Each ticket includes 2 tacos and more can be purchased on-location. Ingredients and recipes are provided by local Savannah chefs. Once you get a good base, start your margarita journey! Each participating bar on this crawl will have their own take on a margarita for you to enjoy!

On top of drink specials, all participants will receive a koozie, swag from our sponsors (while supplies last), a scorecard/map to mark your progress, and free entry into all participating bars. Also, the first 150 participants to complete their scorecard will receive an official Savannah Bar Crawl event t-shirt!

This unforgettable evening will be filled with tasty food trucks, fun music, activities, and thousands of lanterns lighting up the night with love, hope, and happiness.
The event is taking place on September 14 at Lake Mayer Park!

Tickets are selling fast! Make sure to claim yours now on our website (www.waterlanternfestival.com) and follow us on social media @waterlanternfestival.
Use coupon code “SHIMMERGLOW5” for a $5 discount at checkout! Visit www.WaterLanternFestival.com for more details.

Play casino style games, while enjoying craft beers, bourbon tasting, gourmet food, Key to Locker raffle, live auction and more!

Get excited and join us for Savannah’s most diverse networking event series, Sips at the Station, as we spotlight a rotation of nonprofits each month. Hosted by Ardsley Station, Savannah Master Calendar, and Simply Savannah Marketing, admission is a $10 donation and includes a complimentary beverage from Ardsley Station’s special bar menu and an assortment of unique, off-menu, hors d’oeuvres, all while enjoying live music. Raffle tickets are also available for purchase, and 100% of proceeds from admission and raffle sales go to the month’s chosen nonprofit.

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We are excited to announce September 17th’s event will benefit Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia, as part of Hunger Action Month. Second Harvest serves as the food safety net for those who are at-risk for hunger throughout Coastal Georgia, with more than 44 million people in the United States who struggle with food insecurity, 1.4 million in the state of Georgia, and 131,820 right here in Coastal Georgia.

Established in 1981 in Savannah Georgia, America’s Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia is a locally inspired, volunteer-driven nonprofit food bank and community partnering organization. They work diligently to feed tens of thousands of children, senior citizens, low-income families, and people with disabilities who face hunger by distributing nutritious food to non-profit agencies and partners. Programs include Brown Bag for the Elderly, Kids Cafe, Mobile Food Pantry, and our Partner Marketplace. These programs are designed to provide hunger relief to those most vulnerable. Partnerships with 237 faith-based and non-profit agencies provide emergency food assistance across Coastal Georgia.

January – Heads-Up Guidance Services
February – Coastal Pet Rescue
March – Make-A-Wish
April – Gilliard & Company
May – Alzheimer’s Association’s Dancing Stars
June – Heroes for Hallie Grace
July – Step Up Savannah
August – Loop It Up
September – Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia
October – TBD
November – TBD

Thank you also to our longtime sponsors and supporters – Creature Comforts Brewing, Tito’s Vodka, and Woodinville Whiskey, as well as all of those who have continued to make this event such a success!

Highlights include 2024 GRAMMY Jazz Vocalist of the Year, Nicole Zuraitis, 4-time World Series Champion Bernie Williams, New Orleans legend Doreen Ketchens, and vocal sensation John Dokes with the Savannah Jazz Orchestra.

Latin Dance Night and Blues Night are ticketed, and 15 other shows are FREE!

Come to the Savannah Convention Center for three exciting days of ink, artistry, self-expression, and entertainment. Hundreds of artists will be there, from across the country and some from around the world, and they represent all different styles of tattooing in their work. Some of our artists may even have familiar names, like Big Jaz (Ink Master season 12), Trocon Talhouk (VH1), or Anwon Boneface Johnson (Ink Master seasons 8, 9, & Grudge Match.) Attendees can show off their new or existing ink in our tattoo competitions, or shop amongst the many vendors for everything from clothing to jewelry to art pieces and more. There are also a variety of entertainers who perform throughout the weekend! This show has something for everyone, whether they have tattoos already, or still need to get their first one. So, why wait? Join the fun and get some ink this weekend at the Third Annual Savannah Tattoo Arts Festival!

Event Hours by Day:
Friday 20th 2pm-11pm
Saturday 21st 11am-11pm
Sunday 22nd 11am-8pm

Annie Dukes, The Maxines, Ember City and Outlaw Gypsy perform at the 3rd Annual Howls of the Sirens.

Join MarineMax Savannah on the docks for our Fall In-Water Boat Show! Explore an exceptional lineup of premium brands, including Aviara, Boston Whaler, Scout, Sea Ray, and Yamaha. This is your chance to take advantage of exclusive boat show pricing, plus manufacturer rebates. Don’t miss out—schedule your private tour today with one of our expert sales consultants and discover the perfect boat for your next adventure!

Join us as we kick off the exhilarating Hispanic Heritage Parade and Festival, a grand celebration that launches the US National Hispanic Heritage Month! From September 15 THROUGH 15 October, we honor the remarkable contributions and vibrant culture of the Hispanic community, and our event serves as the perfect starting point for this month-long extravaganza.

Immerse yourself in the festivities and experience the essence of Hispanic heritage. Our dazzling parade, bursting with color and energy, ignites the spirit of celebration. It sets the stage for an unforgettable festival where we pay homage to the rich tapestry of Hispanic culture.

As we gather to commemorate this significant month, we invite you to indulge in a sensory journey that showcases the best of Latin American flavors, rhythms, and traditions. Savor the authentic cuisine, crafted with love and steeped in centuries-old traditions. Let your taste buds dance to the lively beats of salsa, bachata, and cumbia, as talented musicians and dancers transport you to the heart of Latin America. Please note that since it is a family environment, the festival will not serve alcoholic beverages.

Be part of the movement that promotes diversity, unity, and cultural exchange. Join us as we embark on this thrilling journey, celebrating the US National Hispanic Heritage Month with a grand parade, a festival filled with delightful activities, captivating performances, and a genuine sense of community.

Save the date and rally your loved ones to join us on Saturday, September 21, 2024, at the corners of Montgomery and Broughton Street in Downtown Historical Savannah to commence the US National Hispanic Heritage Month with an explosion of colors, flavors, and traditions. Let’s come together to honor the Hispanic community of Coastal Georgia and revel in the beauty of our shared heritage at the Hispanic Heritage Parade and Festival in Savannah!

Don’t miss your opportunity to play in the 2024 DBA Golf Tournament on Monday, September 16 at The Savannah Golf Club.

Join the Downtown Business Association for a morning of golf at one of Savannah’s most prestigious courses, The Savannah Golf Club. Network with fellow business professionals and industry leaders while enjoying lunch, beverages and a day on the green. This is the last chance to reserve your spot to play. You don’t want to miss it!

Sponsorship opportunities are available and include options with teams.

Keys to EmpowHer! Our end of the year awards Inauguration is a happy hour event this year. We will have plenty of time before and after to raise a glass with the members and friends of NAWIC Coastal Georgia. We will have time to gather, drinks, finger foods, champagne toast, end of year awards, keynote speaker and inauguration of our 2024-25 chapter leadership. This event is one not to miss, for new or old members alike! A wonderful chance to look back at the 2023-24 year as well as celebrate the year ahead!

This event offers a unique opportunity for creators (our local manufacturers of consumer goods) and local retailers to come together, collaborate, and elevate their businesses to new heights.

Schedule your appointment to meet with merchants! The main goal of this matchmaking event is to create a win-win situation where makers gain access to a broader market, and merchants gain access to unique and desirable products that can set them apart from competitors. This event also fosters collaboration and support between creative communities and businesses, encouraging innovation and diversity in the market.

If you are a local maker of any type of product—food and beverage, jewelry, pottery, leather goods, wood and metal working, glass making, body care, hair care, or any other products not listed—we want you to be a part of this movement!

Are you ready for a taste sensation like no other?
Taste of Pooler is BACK! Where 20 of the top local restaurants will be serving up their most delicious dishes. Whether you’re trying out some traditional Southern cuisine, snacking on exotic treats, or indulging in something sweet, the Taste of Pooler will have something for everyone, and a people’s choice vote to determine the best bites in town. With VIP tickets, you’ll have access to exclusive samplings and a bar during the VIP hour from 5-6pm. Plus, enjoy complimentary champagne and parking included with your ticket. Trust us, this is one event you won’t want to miss.
General admission starts at just $30 and VIP tickets are only $80.
Join us at Tanger Outlets Blvd for a night of foodie fun at Taste of Pooler!

The Gordonston Art Fair will be held on Saturday September 28 in the Juliette Gordon Low Park in Historic Gordonston neighborhood from 10 AM -4 PM, just minutes away from Downtown Savannah.
The unique features of this year’s are Fair will include children’s arts and crafts activities, live music entertainment, gently used book sale, refreshments and large, locally sourced pumpkins just in time for Fall.

This year’s event will begin at St Michael’s Catholic Church on Tybee at 3pm. We will walk in a New Orleans Style Parade down Lovell Ave to the Tybee Pier where we will begin our live music and silent auctions. Performances by Ezer and the St Vincent’s MUDD choir along with a special TBA musical artist.

Join us on October 4th as we kick off our thirtieth year of partnering with the Breast Cancer Reasearch Foundation for Tanger PINK. This fundraising campaign occurs every October and helps give shoppers an opportunity to give back during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. At our kickoff, we will have plenty of pink treats, talks from local medical professionals, giveaways, and the pinking of our fountain!

Faith Equestrian Therapeutic Center invites you to our fall fundraiser at the Savannah Bottle Works this October!
Roastin’ on the Coast is the center’s premiere fundraiser of the season, offering food, drinks, and, of course, a coastal favorite—oysters! There will also be a raffle, silent auction, and live auction items. More details and ticket sales coming soon!
Faith is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that helps individuals with special needs and disabilities through the healing power of the horse by offering both therapeutic/ adaptive riding and equine assisted groundwork sessions.

Join us for Skidaway Marine Science Day, a can’t-miss event for all ages, on Saturday, Oct. 12, 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 studies on the dock behind the facility.

Visitors will also be able to explore the aquarium’s newest exhibit, an immersive, 3D display focused on living shorelines, which are created using natural materials like oysters and plants to help stabilize shorelines. Learn about the environmental benefits of living shorelines and the variety of animals they attract.

Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant’s Shellfish Research Lab will provide hands-on activities and educational information about sustainable aquaculture and oyster restoration!

Environmental organizations and coastal resources 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! Don’t miss out on this exciting event celebrating Georgia’s unique coastal environment! Food will be available for purchase.

Questions? Contact Cindy Lingebach at calingeb@uga.edu

Dress up with you favorite 4-legged friends and humans and trick-or-treat at Savannah businesses from the Riverfront to the Starland District!
Saturday and Sunday, 12-5pm
Event tickets are $12 per participating animal and include a goody bag with items from our sponsors to collect your treats in and a map to all the participating businesses. Tickets are good for BOTH days of the event, explore one area at your leisure and come back to a different area the next day!
Purchase tickets at wagoween.org or on the day of the event in Pulaski Square (downtown) and in Starland Yard.
In Pulaski Square be sure to stop by our official photobooth to join the contest, grab a shirt and raffle ticket, and of course sign up for the Wiener Races (and wannabe wiener races open to ALL dogs)! Vendors and rescues are located in other downtown squares.
Wag-O-Ween supports all participating local animal rescues and shelters from the surrounding counties- support their efforts and meet some of their adoptable dogs while you collect treats!
Funds raised also support the Sara Portman Community Fund, which focuses on community spay and neuter efforts, education, and keeping wanted pets in homes.
Wag-O-Ween is organized by the nonprofit rescue, Renegade Paws Rescue, and local woman-owned business, Locally Made Savannah.

Experience the Connect Savannah Fall Festival in partnership with Red Gate Farms. This event is a perfect opportunity for family enjoyment, offering an array of activities including sack races, cake walks, carriage rides, mini pumpkin painting, and inflatables! Get creative with face painting and capture beautiful family moments with photos. Delight in the pony rides, live music, and more. Free parking is provided. Indulge in delicious treats from food trucks and immerse yourself in the spirit of the season. Join us at Red Gate Farms for a day filled with classic autumn entertainment and fun!

Event Includes:

Face Painting
Pony Rides
Cake Walk
Sack Races
Live Music
Mini Pumpkin Painting
Carriage Rides
Inflatables
Vendors
Food Trucks

* Disclaimer: Ticket price does not cover food truck and vendor expenses.

Get into the Halloween spirit by joining educators on a Halloween Estuary Trawl! Climb aboard our 43-foot trawler, the R/V Sea Dawg, for a memorable scientific collection trip. Sample the bottom communities found in tidal rivers and sounds, then identify, sort, count and record species and environmental data.

You never know what’s lurking under the surface. We may catch sharks, rays or burrfish! Educators will provide information about the natural history, diversity and ecological significance of animals collected during the trawl.

Check-in is at 8:45 a.m. at the UGA Aquarium. The boat will leave the dock at 9 a.m. and return at noon.

Cost: $58. Registration is required and includes admission to the UGA aquarium. Children ages 10 and up are welcome but must be accompanied by a registered adult. Tickets are nonrefundable.

Questions? Contact Cindy Lingebach at calingeb@uga.edu or call 912-598-2344.

Ritualize your Halloween week and weekend with 3 hours in Bonaventure on the new moon night! Vanish from the city noise and crowds and experience Bonaventure in this exclusive private group capacity with 24-year veteran cemetery host, Shannon Scott. You’ll experience Bonaventure’s shapes, sounds, and surrealness after dark with a deep dive into secret societies, root doctor rituals, bootleggers, crisscrossed lovers, and of course, all things central to Midnight In The Garden of Good and Evil with a twist! Most don’t know Bonaventure’s connections to The DaVinci Code, Area 51, Harry Potter but Shannon Scott spills all! Special take-home goodies including the Halloween Season’s signed poster art by Scott himself!