Things to do in Savannah
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Savannah MLK Day Parade 2027: Jan. 18, 10 a.m., route
Savannah's 49th MLK Day Parade steps off at 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 18, 2027. Last year's route, road closures and parking rules, and who the 2027 marshals are.
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Things to do
Things to do in Savannah this month: November 2026
Savannah events Nov. 2 to Dec. 14: Veterans Day Parade Nov. 11, Southern Half Nov. 14, Christmas Market Nov. 19, boat parade Nov. 28, street parade Dec. 12.
Farmers markets
Savannah farmers markets
Forsyth Farmers' Market runs every Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., year-round, and doubles SNAP. The state's Savannah Farmers Market is open daily 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Trails
Parks and trails in Savannah
Forsyth and Daffin parks each have a 1.5-mile loop; the Truman Linear Trail now links Lake Mayer to Daffin Park. McQueen's Trail is closed. Parks: 912-351-3841.
Fourth of July
Savannah Fourth of July fireworks 2027
Savannah's waterfront fireworks return Sunday, July 4, 2027. In 2026 the free show started at 9:30 p.m. from a barge in the Savannah River.
Halloween
Halloween in Savannah 2026: all events past, 2027 next
Halloween 2026 in Savannah is over: Trunk or Treat, Wag-O-Ween, the Shriners Haunted House and the dog races have all run. Halloween 2027 is Sunday, Oct. 31.
Halloween
Trick-or-treat hours in Savannah 2026: Halloween has passed
Halloween 2026 in Savannah has passed. The city set no official trick-or-treat hours this year. Halloween 2027 is Sunday, Oct. 31; this page will be updated.
Spring break
Spring break in Savannah 2027: SCCPSS dates and things to do
SCCPSS spring break runs Fri. March 26 to Fri. April 2, 2027. What is open, splash pads, museums, Oatland Island and the St. Patrick's Day holiday.
Free
Free things to do in Savannah: parks, museums, ferry and more
Free in Savannah: Bonaventure Cemetery, the Belles Ferry and DOT shuttle, Forsyth Park, splash pads, the Jepson Center for locals, and river parades.
Savannah Book Festival
Savannah Book Festival 2027: dates, free Saturday, tickets
The Savannah Book Festival is Feb. 4-7, 2027. Festival Saturday, Feb. 6, is free from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; headliner tickets are $30 at the Trustees Theater.
Savannah Music Festival
Savannah Music Festival 2027: dates, lineup, box office
The Savannah Music Festival returns April 2-17, 2027, with jazz, classical, roots and world music downtown. The lineup and tickets are not out yet.
Veterans Day
Savannah Veterans Day Parade 2026: route, road closures
Savannah's 80th Veterans Day Parade is Wednesday, Nov. 11. Police had not posted the 2026 time or route by Nov. 2; last year it began at 10 a.m. on Abercorn.
Fall
Savannah fall festivals: Oatland Harvest Festival Nov. 14
Savannah's pumpkin patches closed Oct. 31. One fall festival is left: Oatland Island's Harvest Festival and Cane Grinding, 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Nov. 14.
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SCAD Savannah Film Festival
SCAD Savannah Film Festival 2026: Oct. 24-31, now past
The 29th SCAD Savannah Film Festival ran Oct. 24-31, 2026, with Helen Mirren on opening night. SCAD has not posted 2027 dates; this page will be updated.
Music
Savannah Wind Symphony opens 50th season with Boston Brass
The Savannah Wind Symphony opens its 50th season Sunday, Nov. 8, with Boston Brass and a world premiere at the Armstrong Campus. Tickets are $20; season is $85.
Savannah Bananas
Savannah Bananas 2027: 19 Grayson dates, lottery closed
The Bananas play 19 games at Grayson Stadium in 2027, March 12 to Sept. 4. The ticket lottery closed Oct. 31; entrants hear this winter. Here is what is left.
Savannah Southern Half
Savannah Southern Half Marathon 2026: road closures, times
The Savannah Southern Half and 5K start at 7 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, in Forsyth Park. Road closures run from 3 a.m.; streets reopen by noon. Expo Nov. 13.
Holiday Tour of Homes
Savannah Holiday Tour of Homes 2026: Dec. 12, from $85
Savannah's Holiday Tour of Homes is Saturday, Dec. 12: morning and afternoon tickets $85, all-day $110, VIP $125, check-in at Hotel Bardo, ages 12 and up only.
Nutcracker
Nutcracker in Savannah 2026: Nov. 28, Johnny Mercer Theatre
South Carolina Ballet brings its Nutcracker to Savannah's Johnny Mercer Theatre at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 28, tickets $35 to $60. Other holiday shows too.
Things to do
Things to do in Savannah this weekend, Oct. 23 to 25
Savannah, Oct. 23-25: the SCAD Savannah Film Festival opens, Trunk or Treat at Grayson Stadium, River Street trick-or-treating, Wag-O-Ween and Frogwarts.
Daffin Park
Daffin Park playground still closed as crews fix drainage
Savannah's new Daffin Park playground is still closed while crews fix ponding. Final inspection is due Oct. 22; the city will name an opening date in November.
Savannah Bridge Run
Savannah Bridge Run 2026 canceled for bridge renovation
There is no Enmarket Savannah Bridge Run in December 2026. Organizers canceled it because of renovations to the Talmadge Memorial Bridge. What we know so far.