What's Happening in Savannah | 10/31

ISSUE #105

Good morning Savannah, Happy Halloween! It’s a cool one out there today, so bundle up and maybe even bring out the hand warmers tonight!

In today’s newsletter:

  • Widespread Panic at Enmarket Arena 🎶
  • Savannah Garden Market 🪴
  • Eastern Wharf Oyster & Pig Roast 🦪

And much more… let’s dive in!

THE DIGEST
SCAD’s New AI Major Sparks Debate Among Students

SCAD is making headlines again with its new Applied AI degree program, aiming to merge technology and creativity. Some see it as a forward thinking move, while others question if it fits the school’s artistic roots.

EVENTS
Family Fun

🦪 Eastern Wharf Oyster & Pig Roast

Saturday, November 1 | 1–4 p.m. | The Park at Eastern Wharf
Savor oysters, roasted pig, and sides on the riverfront with live music by Rockin’ Scott & The Hot Shots.
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🎃 Samhain Fall Festival

Sunday, November 2 | 1–6:30 p.m. | Cosmic Corner
Celebrate Samhain with live music, food, vendors, pumpkin painting, and a community ancestor altar at this festive fall gathering.
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Local Shopping & Markets

🧁 Annual Craft Fair & Bake Sale

Saturday, November 1 | 10 a.m.–3 p.m. | White Bluff Presbyterian Church
Browse handmade crafts, baked goods, and local treasures while supporting the community mission of White Bluff Pres. A cozy fall Saturday tradition!
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🪴 Savannah Garden Market

Saturday, November 1 | 12–5 p.m. | 37th & Whitaker St
Shop local makers, bakers, artists, and vintage vendors at this lively monthly market filled with fall vibes, food, and community spirit.
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🍂 Islands Farmers’ Market

Saturday, November 1 | 9 a.m.–12 p.m. | 401 Quarterman Dr
The Islands Farmers’ Market offers fresh produce, baked goods, handmade crafts, and more. Shop local, meet vendors, and enjoy a fun market experience!
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Live Music & Entertainment

🎶 Widespread Panic

Friday, October 31 & Saturday, November 1 | 8 p.m. | Enmarket Arena
Widespread Panic returns to Savannah for two nights of live music at Enmarket Arena this Halloween weekend.
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🎃 Bluegrass By The Pint Halloween Show

Friday, October 31 | 6–9 p.m. | Service Brewing Co.
Enjoy a spooky bluegrass night with Swamptooth, cold beer, and great vibes. Food truck by Orale Tacos. Free and family friendly!
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Game Day
Outdoor & Recreation

💀 Bonaventure After Dark: 3 Nights of Halloween

Saturday, November 1 | 5–8 p.m. | Bonaventure Cemetery
Explore Savannah’s most famous cemetery by lantern light with Shannon Scott and Megan Morgan. Discover stories of spirits, secret societies, and the city’s darker past.
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🛹 Skate Jam

Saturday, November 1 | 12 p.m.–Dark | Two Tides Brewing Co
The 4th Annual Skate Jam rolls back onto De Soto Ave with skating, live music, drinks, and good vibes. All ages and experience levels welcome.
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Education & Workshops
Business & Networking
SAVE THE DATE

🍔 Eastern Wharf Food Truck Festival

Saturday, November 15 | 1–6 p.m. | Eastern Wharf
A waterfront festival with curated food trucks, live music, and a showcase of Savannah’s growing food truck scene.
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🩰 Nutcracker by South Carolina Ballet

Saturday, November 29 | 5:30 p.m. | Savannah Civic Center
Experience the timeless magic of The Nutcracker with stunning choreography, lavish sets, and a fresh Southern twist by South Carolina Ballet.
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NEW OPENINGS
WORDLE
Take on our Wordle challenge, inspired by either something from today’s newsletter, something Savannah related, or sometimes something completely random.