Savannah Family-Friendly Activities

Savannah is a living museum of breathtaking exhibits and historical experiences that take you back in time. Begin your time travel at the Jepson Center and the Telfair Children’s Art Museum. Enjoy an architectural masterpiece while immersing your senses in wondrous galleries and events with the artistic geniuses of our time. Kids can have the best time immersing themselves in interactive art exhibits full of vibrant colors and even a toddler zone for maximum fun! 

If you want to learn while breathing the fresh Savannah magnolia air, stop by the Coastal Heritage Society Children's Museum, whose explorative exhibits and interactive programming are all outdoors.  Families will enjoy the freshness of the garden, a reading corner for the bookworms and their skilled education advocates who bring learning to life.

Tour the Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace and pay homage to the revolutionary founder of the Girl Scouts of America. Learn about the history of the Girl Scouts of America in the birth and childhood home of the woman who started it all.  Participate in events in the unique house museum geared towards empowering girls across the country. 

Ride like the wind high into the city's heart with the Old Town Trolley Tours, the hop-on-hop-off experience that maps out the best to-dos in Savannah. History comes to extraordinary life on the Old Savannah Tours, where you can have a conversation with some of the iconic characters that have shaped Savannah. Run with Forrest Gump or meet one of our resident ghosts and make the past your exciting present. 

Connect to nature on the most breathtaking outdoor experiences Savannah has to offer. Kids can enjoy the run-through fountain of the historic Ellis Square or ride the CAT Bikes into the energetic City Market and get into all the happenings of Savanah downtown. 

Enjoy a delicious picnic on the rolling green grass at Forsyth Park, or take your time perusing through the magnificent flowers, timeless historic homes or the architectural marvels of the Forsyth Park fountain. Do the kids need to spend some energy? Let them jump and play at the fabulous children’s playground. Surround yourself with acres of lush green and colorful spectacle at Savannah's biggest and most popular park.

Shakespeare said that all the world’s a stage, and the Plant Riverside District makes you the main player! Immerse yourself in Savannah’s vibrant, sensational entertainment district, rolling down the riverfront on the famous River Street. Dive into delectable eats from steakhouse and rooftop views to pizza and barbecue. Raise the roof at one of our thrilling concerts or open mic shows. Spend it all away at one of our gorgeous shops and specialty boutiques. See if you can spot the iron downspouts all around the city as a nod to our incredibly rich Gullah/Geechee culture. If you spot a spout, thank it for warding off evil spirits and making your stay the best it can be!

At the wondrous Savannah Candy Kitchen, life is sweet all the time! Twirl inside the world of this classic, family-owned business that has been a pillar of Savannah since 1973. Look for the famous candy-striped awning on River Street and let your wildest candy-filled dreams come true. 

Some days all you need is a splash of color. But some days, you need a whole flood! Chalk it out at the SCAD Sidewalk Arts Festival, the color explosion event that brings the entire community together. Cheer on students and alumni from SCAD and Savannah’s talented high school students as they duke it out drawing masterpieces for amazing prizes!

Buzz over to The Bunny Hive Savannah, where kids and grown-ups can let their artistic juices flow through paint, tunes and familial bonding. Their classes are the bee's knees for all ages, and they're known to throw some pretty "hoppin'" shindigs and workshops for parents too. This space is a hive-five for acceptance and offers a ton of fun activities for you and your precious minis. Don't miss out on the buzz and make some un-bee-lievable memories with your family.

Savannah boasts the most beautiful island views on Tybee Island, a perfect getaway for the whole family. With over 1,000 vacation rentals and fantastic hotels, you can choose the stay that fits your needs. Dozens of family-owned restaurants and dining experiences give you the feeling of home away from home. Rock out with top-notch beachside activities including jet skis, breathtaking dolphin tours and some amazing fishing! Your family will not want to leave the grand island life Tybee has to offer. 

Every spring, the Tybee Beach Bum Parade brings ocean vibes to the streets. Known as the “biggest water fight in the South,” line up on the city’s central Butler Ave. to get sprayed by the floats passing in the parade. This experience is fun for the whole family, as you get to relive your days as a kid and participate in an epic water battle for the ages!