Celebrate National Seafood Month with us!

Join Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant’s Fisheries Specialist, Bryan Fluech, for a free, introductory webinar exploring Georgia’s local seafood scene. Bryan will discuss what seafood is harvested in our state, how fisheries are managed sustainably, and the many ways Georgians can access and enjoy local seafood.

Whether you’re a seafood enthusiast or just curious about what’s on your plate, this virtual program is a great way to dive into Georgia’s coastal resources.

For the first time ever! For the celebration of 20 years!
A 5k / Fun Run race to kick off Wag-O-Ween month!
Run or Walk – 5k or 1 Mile Routes
Early registration $20
Day of registration $25
Run with your dog or sign up to run with a foster dog!
Registration includes bib (race is not timed), photos, and race medal (limited quantity). Pups run for free. Stick around for the after paw-ty, free and open to all!
*Wag-O-Ween sponsors are invited to join as vendors at the after paw-ty. Limited space available.
Saturday, Oct 4
Registration 7:30am | Run 8:00am
After Paw-ty until 12pm
Howe2Run | 11 Gateway Blvd S
Don’t want to run or walk? Volunteer instead! We’ll need volunteers beginning at 7am to check in participants, hand out water, play with puppies and more! (volunteer sign up also located on ticket link).
This event is hosted by Howe2Run,
Renegade Paws Rescue and Locally Made Savannah. All proceeds benefit community rescue efforts as part of the
Wag-O-Ween mission!

Climb aboard the UGA Aquarium’s research vessel, the R/V Sea Dawg, for a trawl in Wassaw Sound! Participants will actively contribute to marine sampling efforts by working alongside marine educators to collect, sort, and identify a variety of marine organisms collected as part of the trawl. All data collected contributes to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ marine inventory record, supporting long-term monitoring of local species.

This program also introduces Trawl to Trash, an initiative aimed at preventing marine debris from entering coastal ecosystems. Participants will learn about the negative impacts of marine debris on wildlife and habitats and explore the use of Trawl to Trash bags, created from recycled shrimp nets, to collect and remove debris. Each participant will have the opportunity to construct their own bag to take home and use for collecting trash along Georgia’s coast.

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. Cost: $20.

The multi-day Greek Festival, sponsored by St. Paul’s Greek Orthodox Church, will feature authentic homemade Greek foods and pastries, dancing, a market place (agora), music and so much more.
Church tours of one of Savannah’s most unique structures will also be available for attendees. The Savannah Greek Festival celebrates not only the Greek community but also the diverse and wide-ranging cultures that make up the Orthodox faith.
This much anticipated annual event brings in a tremendous amount of foot traffic over the multi-day festival. This opportunity means valuable exposure for your business. Your advertising will be seen by several thousand attendees and all of the proceeds support the Church as well as local non-profits. We are proud to offer the local business community an opportunity to advertise during this highly anticipated event. The full-color Greek Festival program guide will be distributed free of charge to everyone who attends.
Advertising packages range from $5000 Sponsorship level to $100 Patron level placement and any amount of donations are appreciated. Premium space is limited and based on a first-come basis. For advertising pricing and information visit www.savannahgreekfest.com or stop by the church office.

For advertising or additional information about the festival please call (912) 236-8256 or visit savannahgreekfest.com
Thank you for your support, and we look forward to seeing you this year!

The St. Paul’s Greek Festival Committee
facebook.com/SavannahGreekFest

@savgreekfest

14 West Anderson Street (912) 236-8256 phone
Savannah, GA 31401 (912) 236-7321 fax
savannahgreekfest.com – savannahgreekfest@gmail.com

74th ANNUAL
SAVANNAH
GREEK FESTIVAL
October 9, 10, 11 – 2025

Celebrate Oktoberfest in Savannah with Wiener Dog Races, live music, Bavarian-inspired food & drink specials, and festive games every weekend at Plant Riverside District! Don your lederhosen, grab a stein, and join the fun on the Riverwalk.

Wiener Dog Races
Get ready for the cutest competition of the year! The 2025 Savannah Wiener Dog Races are hitting the track on Saturday, October 11, at the vibrant Plant Riverside District, presented in partnership with Savannah’s Waterfront. Watch these spirited dachshunds dash for glory in a fun-filled event the whole family will love.

Riverwalk
11 AM

Pretzel Toss
October 4th, 11th and 18th

Teams of two battle it out! One partner tosses mini pretzels, the other catches with their hat. Most pretzels caught in 30 seconds wins.

Riverwalk
1 PM
Free

Pretzel Fishing
October 4th, 11th and 18th

One blindfolded partner tries to eat a pretzel dangling from a stick—fastest to finish (or eat the most in 30 seconds) wins.

Riverwalk
2 PM
Free

Stein Holding Challenge
October 4th, 11th and 18th

Raise a stein and put your strength to the test! Contestants hold their steins straight out without spilling. Last one standing wins. (21 with beer, under 21 welcome with root beer.)

Riverwalk
3 PM
Free

Donate some new or gently used books for the cause, then pick up a few new ones from local Savannah authors, representing a variety of genres. The authors do book signings and sales while Book Nation of Dreamers collects book donations for community literacy activities here in Savannah. The authors are local and so are many of the stories. An autographed book set in Savannah makes a great holiday gift.

Join us for Skidaway Marine Science Day, a can’t-miss event for all ages, on Saturday, Oct. 11, 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!

The UGA Skidaway Institute of Oceanography’s 104-foot ocean-going Research Vessel Savannah will be open for tours and will exhibit science displays.

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.

Don’t miss an extra special part of this event! Demonstrators from the Gullah Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor will be on-site showcasing Gullah Geechee traditions with interactive sessions. This feature is made possible thanks to in-kind sponsorship from the Gullah Geechee Cultural Heritage Cooridor through the Lowcountry Network.

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.

If you love craft beer, live music, world class BBQ, and delicious whiskey, this event is for you! On October 11th, 2025, we are putting on an event unlike anything Savannah has seen before. When you come, you will have unlimited tastings of over 50 craft beers, multiple whiskeys, and other drinks. We have secured some of the best Texas Style BBQ vendors in the Southeast to sell food on site as well.

Celebrate the season at our Westin Fall Fest! Join us for an afternoon filled with autumn fun for all ages. Pumpkin Painting, Festive Fall Crafts, Make Your Own Caramel Apple, Live Music, Carnival Games, Mini Golf, Seasonal Treats, more! It’s the perfect way to welcome the season with family, friends, and plenty of festive spirit!

Ticket Includes: 1 Drink Ticket, 1 Snack Ticket, 1 Craft Ticket
**Must Purchase / Pre-Order A Pumpkin Guarantee – Limited Availability on the Day of the Event, with a Higher Cost**

Date: Saturday, October 11
Time: 12:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Location: The Club at Savannah Harbor Croquet Lawn

Child Ticket – $20
Adult Ticket – $40
**Club Members Receive $10 Discount (Use Member ID as the Discount Option)

Norfolk Admirals v. Savannah Ghost Pirates
Doors Open at 6:00 P.M.
Puck Drop: 7:00 P.M.

🖤 TABLE SALES TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE 🖤
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Saturday, October 18, 2025 | 1:00 PM — Hampton Inn & Suites Savannah Historic District, Savannah, GA, USA

Meet authors, shop books & merch, soak in spooky vibes—and yes, tables are available for vendors & authors!

🎟️ **Get your tickets (free admission available):**
👉 Eventbrite: Haunted Ink Book Signing
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/haunted-ink-book-signing-tickets-1204639090949

🖊️ Author/Vendor Table Sign-Up—secure your space early:
👉 https://forms.gle/XPGMbDu3AnKV2z6E9

📍 Venue: Hampton Inn & Suites Savannah Historic District

🕸️ Embrace the ink… if you dare.
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The Walk to End Alzheimer’s is the Alzheimer’s Association’s signature nationwide event where people of all ages come together to honor loved ones, raise awareness, and fundraise for Alzheimer’s care, support services, and critical research toward a cure.

Savannah’s annual trick-or-treat event for dogs is celebrating 20 YEARS on 2025!
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
*Stay tuned for exciting extra special 20th Anniversary celebrations this year!*
Event tickets [online registration opening soon] are one 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 Savanna