Good morning, Savannah! The rainy weekend is behind us, and the holiday events just keep picking up. Here’s what’s happening around town this week.
In today’s newsletter:
And much more… let’s dive in!
Share a taste of home this season. Savannah Sweet Tea is brewed from our family recipe using organic black tea leaves and pure cane sugar. Sweet, Peach, and Unsweet is now available for purchase in stores in Savannah and online for holiday gifting!
Paris Baguette is coming to Broughton Street, bringing its mix of French-inspired pastries, coffee, and fresh-baked bread to Savannah. The bakery café is taking over the former 24e Furniture space at 24 East Broughton Street, and was supposed to open this fall. While an official opening date still hasn’t been announced, construction appears to be in its final stretch.
🌟 Live Nativity 2025
Tuesday, December 9 | 6:30–8:30 p.m. | The Sycamore Church
A live nativity experience in Georgetown featuring a reenactment, hot chocolate, and animals from a local petting zoo.
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❄️ Winterfest at Hunter Army Airfield
Wednesday, December 10 | 6–9 p.m. | Hunter Army Airfield
A family-friendly holiday event with a tree lighting, crafts, food vendors, and seasonal activities on base.
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🚗 Lighted Christmas Street Parade
Saturday, December 13 | 5:30–7 p.m. | Plant Riverside District
A holiday parade featuring lighted floats, cars, trolleys, and walking groups along River Street.
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🎄 Celebrate the Season in City Market
December 12 & 13 | Various times | City Market
A weekend of holiday activities downtown with a tree lighting, caroling, shopping, kids events, and a pet parade.
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🎅 Brunch With Santa at Plant Riverside District
Sunday, December 14 | 11 a.m.–2 p.m. | Plant Riverside District
A family-friendly holiday brunch where children can meet Santa and Mrs. Claus at Plant Riverside District.
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🎄 Festival of Trees at Plant Riverside District
Daily | 8 a.m.-11 a.m. | Plant Riverside District
Plant Riverside’s annual Festival of Trees returns, filling the Power Plant Lobby with a forest of themed Christmas trees decorated by local businesses and organizations. The display is open daily from 8am–11am throughout the holiday season.
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⛸️ Skate by the Sea
Daily until December 14 | 12–8 p.m. | Tybee Pier Pavilion
A new pop-up ice skating rink at the Tybee Pier Pavilion offering free skating with provided skates.
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🎁 Christmas Market at Salt Marsh Realty
Wednesday, December 10 | 5–8 p.m. | Salt Marsh Realty
A free holiday market at Salt Marsh Realty with local vendors and festive seasonal shopping.
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🌅 Sunset Market at Eastern Wharf
Thursday, December 11 | 4:30–7:30 p.m. | Eastern Wharf
The final Sunset Market of the year with local vendors, food trucks, and live music on the riverfront.
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🛍️ Holiday Sip, Shop & Spa
Thursday, December 11 | 5–7 p.m. | Heavenly Spa by Westin
An evening of mini spa treatments and holiday shopping with beauty and skincare vendors at Heavenly Spa.
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📚 Grown-up Ugly Sweater Holiday Book Fair
Friday, December 12 | 6–9 p.m. | The Stacks Bookstore
An adults-only holiday book fair with extended hours, seasonal treats, and gift shopping at The Stacks.
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🛍️ Pour Boy Holiday Street Market
Saturday, December 13 | 9 a.m.–9 p.m. | Pour Boy Coffee
Morning and evening street markets at Pour Boy Coffee featuring rotating vendors and holiday shopping.
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🎄 Savannah Christmas Market at Plant Riverside District
Until December 31 | 11:00am–9:00pm | Plant Riverside District
Savannah Christmas Market brings a European style holiday celebration to Plant Riverside with Santa photos, food, shopping, and festive events all season.
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🎶 Holiday Concert at Eastern Wharf
Thursday, December 11 | 6–7 p.m. | Eastern Wharf
A live holiday performance by Andy & Mandy’s Hard Candy Christmas at Eastern Wharf’s festive outdoor space.
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🎬 Holiday Classics: Die Hard
Thursday, December 11 | 7 p.m. | Lucas Theatre for the Arts
A screening of the action film “Die Hard” at the Lucas Theatre, with themed drink specials and an ornament giveaway.
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🎭 How the Dancing Grinch Stole Christmas
Friday, December 12 | 6 p.m. | Savannah Civic Center
A holiday performance presented by the Coastal Starz featuring dance, music, and a playful take on the classic story.
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