What's Happening in Savannah | 11/11

ISSUE #108

Good morning, Savannah! It’s a cold start out there, the kind that makes you wish you’d stayed under the covers a little longer. Here’s what’s happening this week.

In today’s newsletter:

  • Shopping, Sips, and Santa 🎅
  • North Mississippi All Stars 🎸
  • Holly Days Bazaar 2025 🎄

And much more… let’s dive in!

THE DIGEST
Savannah Southern Half Marathon to Bring Road Closures This Saturday

If you’re planning to drive anywhere near Forsyth Park or Daffin Park this Saturday morning, expect some delays. The Savannah Southern Half Marathon and 5K is happening this weekend, bringing hundreds of runners to the streets for a scenic 13.1 mile course through town.

EVENTS
Family Fun

🍔 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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Local Shopping & Markets

🎅 Shopping, Sips, and Santa

Wednesday, November 12 | 5–8 p.m. | The Fancy Pheasant
Sip festive cocktails, shop local vendors, and grab a photo with Santa at this cozy holiday pop-up event hosted by The Fancy Pheasant.
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🎄 Holly Days Bazaar 2025

Thursday, November 13 | 10 a.m. | St. John’s Church
Shop holiday gifts, enjoy a Southern luncheon, and explore the market, silent auction, and more at this cherished Savannah tradition.
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🌅 Savannah Sunset Market at Eastern Wharf

Thursday, November 13 | 4:30–7:30 p.m. | Eastern Wharf
Shop local farm, fishery, and artisan vendors along the riverfront with food trucks, live music, and cooking demos.
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🍂 Islands Farmers’ Market

Saturday, November 15 | 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

🎻 Rushadicus at Two Tides Brewing Co.

Wednesday, November 12 | 8 p.m. | Two Tides Brewing Co.
Catch the wild cello-and-kazoo-fueled antics of Rushadicus, the “Cello Goblin from the Land of Sneth,” in this chaotic, multi-instrumental performance art show. Free entry.
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🎶 NEEDTOBREATHE: The Barely Elegant Acoustic Tour

Thursday, November 13 | 7:30 p.m. | Johnny Mercer Theatre
See NEEDTOBREATHE live in Savannah on November 13 for their Barely Elegant Acoustic Tour, one night only at the Johnny Mercer Theatre.
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🎸 North Mississippi All Stars

Thursday, November 13 | 8 p.m. | Victory North
Catch the GRAMMY nominated Southern rock band live on their Still Shakin’ Tour, a soulful mix of blues, roots, and jam-band energy.
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🎤 Electric Avenue: The 80’s MTV Experience

Friday, November 14 | 8 p.m. | Victory North
Travel back to the golden age of MTV with Electric Avenue’s high-energy tribute to the biggest hits of the ’80s, from synth-pop to arena anthems.
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👻 Nightmare Weekend Savannah

Friday–Sunday, November 14–16 | Savannah Convention Center
Three days of celebrity guests, cosplay contests, villainous vendors, and spooky fun as GalaxyCon brings its horror-meets-pop-culture fest to Savannah.
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Game Day
Outdoor & Recreation

🏅 Savannah Southern Half Marathon & 5K

Saturday, November 15 | 7 a.m. | Daffin Park
Take on Savannah’s newest race — a scenic, flat, and fast route winding past Spanish moss and the Bananas stadium, finishing with great food, music, and vibes in Daffin Park.
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🏃‍♀️ Turkey Trot 5K Run & Walk

Saturday, November 15 | 8 a.m. | Hunter Army Airfield
Run, walk, or trot into the holiday season at this free, family friendly 5K featuring trivia, contests, giveaways, and raffles, open to the public!
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Education & Workshops

📚 Savannah Book Crawl

Saturday, November 15 | 10 a.m.–3 p.m. | Waters Cafe
Take a guided literary walk through Savannah’s best indie bookstores, with coffee stops, author meet-and-greets, and cozy fall vibes along the way.
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Business & Networking
SAVE THE DATE

🩰 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.