Good morning, Savannah! It’s one of those “now or never” days for last minute gift shopping. Here’s what’s happening this week.
In today’s newsletter:
And much more… let’s dive in!
Baby’s General Store has officially closed its doors, bringing a quick end to one of the more charming recent additions to Savannah’s neighborhood retail scene. The small shop at 410 E. 37th Street, which opened earlier this year in a restored former gas station, served its final day of business this week.
🍽️ Christmas Dinner at McDonough’s
Thursday, December 25 | 11 a.m.–4 p.m. | McDonough’s Restaurant & Lounge
A Christmas Day dinner at McDonough’s featuring traditional holiday dishes served throughout the afternoon.
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🎄 Christmas in Wartime at the Green-Meldrim House
December 26–28 | Green-Meldrim House
Step back in time and experience how the holidays were celebrated in Savannah during the Civil War era.
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🕯️ The Jingle Bells Tour of Laurel Grove Cemetery
Saturday, December 27 | 11 a.m.–1 p.m. | Laurel Grove Cemetery (North)
A guided holiday themed walking tour exploring the history of Laurel Grove Cemetery and its connection to the song “Jingle Bells.”
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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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🎄 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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🎷 The Savannah Jazz Christmas Concert
Thursday, December 25 | 5 p.m. | Plant Riverside District
A Christmas Day jazz concert featuring Teddy Adams and the Savannah Jazz All-Stars at Plant Riverside District.
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🎭 Very Best of Broadway: Holiday Edition
Saturday, December 27 | 6 p.m. | Victory North Savannah
A holiday themed Broadway vocal performance featuring Molly Bass, Ben Templeton, Daniel Bosch, and Amelie Steffen.
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🎄 A Christmas Tradition at the Savannah Theatre
December 23, 24 & 26 | Various Times | Savannah Theatre
Savannah’s longest running holiday show returns for its final performances, bringing glitz, music, comedy, and classic Christmas spirit to the stage.
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