What's Happening in Savannah | 9/30

ISSUE #97

Good morning, Savannah! Somehow it’s the end of September already. Before we flip the calendar, here’s what’s going on around town this week.

In today’s newsletter:

  • Savannah Sunset Market 🌅
  • Molly Tuttle at Victory North 🎸
  • Fun Run 5K for Wag-O-Ween 🐾

And much more… let’s dive in!

THE DIGEST
A New Hotel is Coming to Hutchinson Island

A big addition is coming to Savannah’s riverfront skyline. A 444 room Signia by Hilton hotel is officially planned for Hutchinson Island, right next to the Savannah Convention Center. Groundbreaking is scheduled for October 8, and construction is expected to run through summer 2028.

EVENTS
Family Fun
Local Shopping & Markets

🌅 Savannah Sunset Market

Thursday, October 2 | 4:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. | Hutchinson Island
Shop local produce, seafood, and artisan goods while enjoying live music and free sunset yoga.
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🍂 Islands Farmers’ Market

Saturday, October 4 | 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

🎸 Molly Tuttle w/ guests Joshua Ray Walker and Cecilia Castleman

Tuesday, September 30 | 8 p.m. | Victory North
Grammy-winning guitarist Molly Tuttle brings her Highway Knows Tour with special guests Joshua Ray Walker and Cecilia Castleman.
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🎬 Postcards from the Movies: Clueless

Saturday, October 4 | 7 p.m. | Trustees Theater
30th anniversary screening of Clueless with costume designer Mona May for Q&A, signing, and book discussion.
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Game Day
Outdoor & Recreation

🐾 Fun Run 5K for Wag-O-Ween

Saturday, October 4 | 8 a.m.–12 p.m. | Howe 2 Run
Kick off Wag-O-Ween with a 5K or 1-mile fun run, costumes encouraged, followed by a free community paw-ty.
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🚗 Cars & Coffee at Nine Line HQ

Sunday, October 5 | 9–12 p.m. | 450 Fort Argyle Rd
Catch cool cars and hot (or iced) coffee at this casual Sunday morning meetup.
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Education & Workshops

📚 Banned Book Fair

Sunday, October 5 | 11 a.m.–6 p.m. | The Stacks Bookstore
Explore banned books, censorship resources, and learn about current challenges during Banned Books Week.
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Business & Networking
SAVE THE DATE

🇬🇷 Savannah Greek Festival

Thursday–Saturday, October 9–11 | 14 W Anderson St
Three days of homemade Greek food, music, dancing, and culture at Savannah’s long-running annual festival.
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🏴‍☠️ Tybee Island Pirate Fest

Thursday–Sunday, October 9–12 | Tybrisa St, Tybee Island
Annual island tradition with a pirate parade, live music, kids’ activities, and costumed fun for the whole family.
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🐾 Wag-O-Ween

Saturday–Sunday, October 25–26 | Downtown Savannah & Starland District
Dogs in costumes, trick-or-treating, contests, and parades in one of Savannah’s favorite pet-friendly community events.
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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.