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Ottawa Farms Corn Maze, Bloomingdale
Opens 5-10 PM Fri. October 5 until November.
Grand Opening on Saturday, October 6. Produce, pumpkins, corn stalks, indian corn, potted mums for sale. Refreshments available in the General Store.
The 10-acre corn maze theme: steam locomotive.
Hayrides, cow train rides, pig races, inflatables, duck races, inflatables, bonfires, corn crib, the corn cannon and more.
Details here.
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Poppell family farm
10-acre labyrinth & Haunted Forest.
Located in Odum about six miles from Jesup.
Open Sat. Oct. 6- Sun. Nov. 4 2012
Also features hayrides, a cow train, corn box, petting farm, steer roping, Spyder Slyder, crop hopper, catfish pond and more
For corn maze hours and admission costs, click here.
Special events include a grand opening Oct. 6; A-Maze-ing Race 5K & Pumpkin Patch Trot to benefit Boys & Girls Club, Altamaha Area on Oct. 13; Halloween Party w/ Costume Contest @ 2 p.m. & Family ?Egg Haunt? in the Maze @ 7:00 p.m on Oct. 27. The 2012 corn maze theme: ?Vote 2012? featuring the likeness of Mr. Romney and President Obama.
Details here.
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FREE MusicAlive! Inspiration Station, introduction of classical music to children, Savannah
10:30 AM Fri. Oct. 5 Southwest Chatham Library, Savannah
Details here.
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?Bunnicula? musical about a vampire bunny, Savannah Children?s Theatre
10 AM Sat. Oct. 6
Details here.
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Tots parent-&-child music class at Ms. Amy?s School of Music, Savannah
Saturdays
Details here.
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?What Can We Make?? kids? art activities at the Jepson Center for the Arts, Savannah
Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays
Details here.
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Oktoberfest & Wienerdog Races on River Street, Savannah
Oct. 5-7
Wienerdog Races are Sat. Oct. 6
Details here.
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Junior League of Savannah Annual Thrift Sale & Preview Party, Savannah
Fri. Oct. 5-Sat. Oct. 6
Savannah Civic Center
Details here.
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First Friday Oyster Roast, Fireworks, Westin Savannah on Hutchinson Island across from River Street.
Details here.
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8th Annual Tybee Island Pirate Fest /Pirate Victory Parade
Parade 3 PM Sat. Oct. 6 2012 on Butler Aveue
This parade is a must for families. Parade participants will pass out treasure along the route.
For a full schedule of kid-friendly events at Saturday?s pirate fest, click here.
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BBQ, Brews and Bluegrass at Villa Maria Center in Isle of Hope ,
This family-friendly events benefits the Children?s Hospital at Memorial University Medical Center.
3-7 PM Oct. 7 2012.
$20. Free for kids 12 & younger
Details here.
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Lowcountry Down Syndrome Society Buddy Walk & Family Fun Festival, Savannah
Sat. Oct. 6 in Forsyth Park
Details here.
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?Bunnicula? musical about a vampire bunny, Savannah Children?s Theatre
10 AM Sat. Oct. 6
Details here.
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PAWrade: Pet Costume Contest at Picnic in the Park, Savannah
The City of Savannah?s Department of Cultural Affairs and TailsSpin Pet Supply Store are joining forces to host PAWrade at Picnic in the Park at Forsyth Park on Sunday, October 7th from 2-4 p.m. in conjunction with the city?s Picnic in the Park event.
This year?s Picnic in the Park theme is ?Some Enchanted Evening?. The pet costume contest will be based on this theme. The ?Some Enchanted Evening? Picnic in the Park theme will be branded as a whimsical fairytale. You have the option to dress your furry friend in a variety of costumes from a princess, villain or even a mystical creature. Details here.
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BBQ, Brews and Bluegrass at Villa Maria Center in Isle of Hope ,
This family-friendly events benefits the Children?s Hospital at Memorial University Medical Center.
3-7 PM Oct. 7 2012.
$20. Free for kids 12 & younger
Details here.
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Discounted designer gowns @ Brides Against Breast Cancer Tour, Savannah
Savannah Oct. 6-7
Designer gowns on sale for substantial savings while proceeds go to help women without insurance get mammograms at St. Joseph?s/Candler. Nearly 1,000 designer and couture gowns will be available at 25 percent to 85 percent savings.
Not limited to brides, bring your friends!
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WEEKEND DAY TRIPS
FREE CoastFest 2012 ? Brunswick, GA
Oct. 6, 2012
Learn more about the coastal landscape, the marshes, and the life in the ocean in this very special annual festival perfect for families with young children. Touch tank, arts & crafts, living history events and lots of learning for free.
Each year more than 7,000 visitors come to the festival to learn about our nature and the coastal environment. Exhibits from over 70 area coastal, environmental, educational and resource organizations
Department of Natural Resources HeadQuarters, Conservation Way at US 17 South, Brunwick
Near Sidney Lanier bridge
912-264-7218
Details here.
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Rock Shrimp Festival ? St Marys, GA
Oct. 6, 2012
This annual festival celebrates the Rock shrimp with a big party in downtown St. Marys.
Parade, 5K run, arts and crafts vendors, live entertainment and more. The highlight is the rock shrimp dinner (that include regular shrimp and fish as well as rock shrimp), which are served from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. All-day entertainment on the waterfront stage. More than 100 food and arts vendors are expected to line St. Marys Road and Osborne Street. Proceeds will be spent 100% locally and fund the many kids programs as well as other Kiwanis initiatives such as the Kiwanis Club of St. Marys? delivery of 150 Thanksgiving baskets to needy families.
Details here
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Beaufort Shrimp Festival, Beaufort, S.C.
This shrimp festival takes place at Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park in historic Beaufort, South Carolina. There?s a lot going on for the whole family at this event ? more details
Oct. 5-6 2012
Details here
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1st Part of the Week of Oct. 8
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Open Auditions for Roald Dahl?s ?Willy Wonka.?
Savannah Children?s Theatre Main Stage auditions for Roald Dahl?s ?Willy Wonka.?
Auditions are open to children (7 years old?& up), teens and adults.
Oct. 8 and 9 at 7 p.m. Be prepared to sing, dance and read. Material will be provided.
Show dates are Jan. 18 ? Feb. 3. Details here.
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Stroller Strides of Savannah Class in Richmond Hill
Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays
Richmond Hill classes ? which include power walking and intervals of strength training ? will be on MWF at 9:30 am in JF Gregory Park.
Details here
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Mommy & Me Water Exercise Classes, Pregnancy Water Aerobics, Savannah
Tues. Oct. 2-Nov. 6 2012
Mommy-and-me water exercise classes Looking for a class where you can get fit, bond with your baby and make new friends? Register for H2O Baby! Mom and baby exercise classes: Oct 2-Nov. 6 11:30 AM Tuesdays at the Chatham County Aquatic Center . For more info or to register click here
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Pregnancy Water aerobics Oh Baby! Fitness will also offer Pregnancy Water Aerobics at Chatham County Aquatic Center Oct. 2-Nov. 6 at 12:15 PM Tuesdays. For more info or to register click here.
Save 10% off full session by using discount code: SOUTHERNMAMAS when you register online at www.ohbabyfitness.com.
Chatham County Aquatic Center is at 7240 Sallie Mood Drive, Savannah
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Kindermusik Early Childhood Music Education Classes: For Savannah-area families of kids ages 0-7 interested in early childhood music education: Kindermusik classes in Savannah. Mthly enrollment is available online & classes are offered Mon-Fri. Details here.
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Stroller Strides of Savannah Fitness Classes for moms & their babies,
Lake Mayer 8 AM Tuesdays & Thursdays. 1st class is free.
Discount for SouthernMamas.com readers. Details here.
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Toddler Tuesday at Oatland Is. Wildlife Center
Children & their parents/caretakers experience nature through themed activities including live animal encounters, wildlife nature walks, storytelling, songs, interactive finger-play & crafts. Oatland?s new naturalist Michelle Kelly will lead the sessions. Pre-registration required. Instead of two sessions, there will be one weekly session from 10:30-11:15 AM. Details & theme for Oct. 9 here.
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Hilton Head Is/Bluffton Children?s Activities
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41st Annual Gopher Hill Festival: ?EDUCATORS THROUGH THE YEARS? in Ridgeland, SC.
Oct. 4-6 2012
Pink Tub Race, Bake Auction, Pet Contest, Gopher Idol Talent Show, Fireworks, Street Dance with Fabulous Expressions and Shag Contest, 5K Run, Parade, Classic Car Show, vendors, live entertainment, kid?s activities and more.
Main St.
(843) 384-2055, 258-4008 or gopherhillfestival.org .
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16th Annual Oyster Roast., Salty Dog Cafe, Hilton Head Is.
4-9 PM Oct. 6 2012
Tons oysters, roasted over an open flame. Starting at 4 pm ?til they?re gone. Live music, Kid?s Fun & Games and Jake the Salty Dog. Plus, FREE Salty Dog T-Shirts to the first 10 oyster customers and special prices on cookout favorites.
224 S Sea Pines Dr., Hilton Head Is., SC, 29928
Details here.
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Butterfly Enclosure at Coastal Discovery Museum, Hilton Head Is.
Details here.
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The Sandbox Interactive Children?s Museum, Hilton Head Is., S.C. Hours, admission rates & more details here..
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Lawton Stables, Sea Pines Resort, Hilton Head. Is. S.C. (open everyday except Christmas) Lawton?s free animal farm includes goats, sheep, pot-bellied pigs, ponies, rabbits, a deer named Callie and a Clydesdale named Harley (who loves visitors bearing carrots and apples). Pony rides and horseback riding available for a fee. Details here.

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