The YMCA Critz Tybee Run Fest, a favorite event among locals and visitors alike, continues the longstanding tradition of the Tybee marathon on Friday January 31 and Saturday February 1, 2025!

This is the fourth year the race is hosted by the YMCA of Coastal Georgia whose youth-centered programming is the beneficiary of the weekend proceeds. The event will retain its format, where “Friday is the taste and Saturday is the test,” consisting of five races, for which runners can register in any combination they like; running all five events adds up to a 26.2-mile full marathon. Register to run now at TybeeRunFest.com!

The Savannah Irish Festival Committee is excited to announce its 2025 Savannah Irish Festival on Saturday, February 1, 2025, beginning at 10:00am. SYR and Seven Nations will be rocking the stage on and off throughout the day along with some other talented performers such as Fran Doyle and Carroll Brown, who played at the legendary Kevin Barry’s Irish Pub. Their soulful vocals and masterful musicianship will transport attendees to the heart of Ireland.

In addition to the stellar lineup of musical acts, The Savannah Irish Festival Committee will host a variety of vendors offering authentic Irish goods and unique crafts. Local Irish societies will also be on hand to share their rich heritage and cultural traditions.

The 3rd annual Savannah Black Art Expo will take place on Saturday, February 1st from 12:00-4:00pm at the Savannah Cultural Arts Center! Support and shop from local artists, watch live performances from local talent, enjoy delicious food from food trucks and concessions vendors and more!

New this year: improvements to accessibility including braille programs and tactile maps; opening ceremony for the Black Heritage Festival with Lillian Grant-Baptiste to kick off the event, and fun Hip Hop dance workshops!

This event is free and open to the public.

RAD Course February 5th – March 12, 2025
Rape Aggressor Defense (RAD) Course for women: First day class starts on a Wednesday February 5th, 2025 @ 6:00 pm
The price is $20 for the course. Training will consist of one, two-hour class for six straight Wednesdays. Total training consists of 12 hours.  A training guide will be provided for course use.
The youngest student accepted for enrollment is 12 years old. Highly encouraged that mothers and daughters take it together. Please be aware the class involves mature adult topics on sexual assault.
The first day of training is required prior to taking any other portion of the course.

Day 1 Safety Concept, Tactics Discussion and Lecture:  Part 1 (prerequisite)
Wednesday Feb. 5th @ 6pm -8pm

Day 2 Safety Concept, Tactics Discussion and Lecture:  Part 2 (prerequisite)
Introduction to Basic Techniques
Wednesday Feb. 12th @ 6pm -8pm

Day 3 Basic Technique:
Wednesday Feb. 19th @ 6pm -8pm

Day 4 Basic Technique:
Wednesday Feb. 26th @ 6pm -8pm

Day 5 Basic Technique Review
Wednesday Mar. 5th @ 6pm -8pm

Final Day Practical Simulation:
Wednesday Mar. 12th @ 6pm -8pm

Dates and times are subject to change after the start of the first day of class.
Please wear comfortable workout clothing.

Explore history, arts, and culture in communities throughout Georgia as more than 110 museums and historic sites across the state open to the public for free during this popular event organized as part of the annual Georgia History Festival.

Join us for a Hilarious Night of Laughter and Love! ❤️🎉

Whether you’re celebrating with a special someone or flying solo, this event is for YOU! Come join us for a comedy show that’s sure to tickle your funny bone and warm your heart.

Join us on February 13, 2024, at 7:00 PM
Doors open at 6:15pm
Show starts at 7pm (90 min show including 10 min intermission)

Tickets are only $25, and guess what? 100% of ticket sales will go to support Housing Savannah Inc.! Housing Savannah educates, advocates, and fundraises for the Savannah Affordable Housing Fund, making a positive impact on our community.

We hope you join us for our 26th Annual Tourism Awards & Scholarship Dinner. The date for this event is Thursday, February 20, 2025. We are moving our annual awards gala back to its pre-COVID time slot in the first quarter of the year. Having our gala in its original time slot gives us the chance to celebrate our industry in the new Savannah Convention Center Governor’s Ballroom!

Nominations for awards are officially open! Please take time to reflect on who stood out on your team this year. Our awards and scholarship dinner serves as an opportunity to show your support and appreciation for the work of your team!

If you have a team member in mind you would like to nominate, please visit our Tourism Awards Nominations webpage. We are looking for nominees for our Service Star Awards and Service Leader Award.

The Service Star Awards recognize tourism and hospitality industry employees who consistently demonstrate exemplary job performance and go above and beyond the call of duty as they service guests. Nominees can include front desk employees and concierges, valets and bellhops, housekeepers, servers, and tour guides. Support staff, which includes ‘back-of-house’ positions such as dishwashers, laundry attendants, and maintenance can also be nominated.

The Service Leader Award recognizes a managerial level employee who exhibits phenomenal service toward guests, as well as exemplary leadership toward his or her colleagues.

Scholarship Application submissions for current and prospective college students who are studying or are planning to study and pursue careers in the tourism, culinary, and hospitality arts are also open. If you know a student, or students fitting this description, please encourage them to apply for the TLC scholarship.

The TLC scholarship has awarded more than $115,000 to deserving students who are pursuing a career in our thriving tourism community. Awards have ranged from $500 to $5000 per student.

The deadline for service nominations and scholarship applications is Friday, January 17, 2025. Applications and nominations received after the deadline will not be considered for review.

Get ready for Triggers & Totes, a one-of-a-kind fundraiser where style meets precision. This exciting event features a raffle with luxury purses for the ladies and premium firearms for the gentlemen. All funds raised will provide scholarships to students dedicated to pursuing careers in international trade, logistics, transportation, and warehousing. Join the Savannah Traffic Club (STC) for an unforgettable evening where fashion and firepower come together for a great cause.

Luxury handbag brands include Satchel, Tory Burch, Kate Spade, Coach, Marc Jacobs, Furla and more!

The event takes place at The Venue in Savannah on Tuesday, February 25th starting at 6 p.m. Tickets are available for tables of 8 (which include a unique table prize) or individually.

Tickets are now on sale so plan to attend, have fun, win amazing prizes and help the STC support the next generation of global trade professionals!

Disney On Ice invites families to step inside the magical adventures of Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Frozen, the #1 Animated feature of all time, and Disney Animation’s Encanto, the 2022 Academy Award®, BAFTA®, and Golden Globe® Award winner for Best Animated Feature, as they come to life like never before. This adventure on ice transports fans into two of the most popular Disney films as audiences can sing-along to their favorite songs while embracing world-class ice skating, aerial acrobatics and more when Disney On Ice presents Frozen & Encanto skates into Savannah playing from February 27-March 2 at Enmarket Arena.

The 2025 Savannah Autism Conference will be held at the Savannah Civic Center on Friday, February 28, 2025. Tickets will go on sale December 1, 2024. Workshop topics include Profound Autism, Individualized Education Plan support, medicine for autism, chromosomal disorders and autism, setting your child up for post secondary success and more! The opening address will be given by Reece Blankenship of ReClif Foundation. Keynote address will be delivered by Dr. Temple Grandin.