Good morning, Savannah! The fall weather is finally starting to settle in, and there’s a lot happening around town. From the good weather to the fall festivals and markets, it’s one of the best times of the year in Savannah!
In today’s newsletter:
And much more… let’s dive in!
If you’ve lived in Savannah long enough, you’ve probably driven past the old Savannah Mall and wondered — what’s going to happen to that place?
🇬🇷 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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🎃 Westin Fall Fest
Saturday, October 11 | 12:30–5 p.m. | The Club at Savannah Harbor
Pumpkin painting, crafts, live music, games, and seasonal treats for all ages.
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🍂 Connect Savannah’s Fall Festival
Sunday, October 12 | 1 p.m. | Red Gate Farms
Family friendly fall festival with pony rides, pumpkin painting, food trucks, and live music.
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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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🌅 Savannah Sunset Market at Eastern Wharf
Thursday, October 9 | 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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🌿 Fall Plant Sale
Saturday, October 11 | 9 a.m.–1 p.m. | Savannah Botanical Gardens
Shop fall plants, flowers, and day lilies with Master Gardeners on site to offer advice.
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🕸️ Savannah Punk Flea Market
Saturday & Sunday | 11 a.m.–7 p.m. | Alee Shrine Temple
DIY vendors, vintage clothes, vinyl, horror memorabilia, and handmade art all weekend long.
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🍂 Islands Farmers’ Market
Saturday, October 11 | 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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🎬 SCAD Cinema Circle: Scream (1996)
Friday, October 10 | 7 p.m. | Trustees Theater
Catch Wes Craven’s horror classic on the big screen with photo ops, snacks, and spooky surprises.
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🎸 Drivin’ n’ Cryin’ at Bowl & Brew
Saturday, October 11 | 8 p.m. | Broughton Street Bowl & Brew
Rock out with Drivin’ n’ Cryin’ live at Bowl & Brew for a night of high-energy Southern rock.
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🍺 Late-toberfest 2025
Saturday, October 11 | 1–5 p.m. | Coastal Empire Beer Co
Enjoy German beer, food from @defburger.restaurants, and the final Oktoberfest bash of the season!
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🎃 Spooky Sundays
Every Sunday in October | 7 p.m. | Two Tides Brewing Co
Halloween-themed movies, slushies, treats, snacks, and plushies every Sunday in October at Two Tides.
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🍺 Oktoberfest at Plant Riverside
September 26 – October 18 | Plant Riverside District
Bavarian fun on the riverfront with live music, stein-holding contests, pretzel tosses, and the popular Wiener Dog Races at Plant Riverside.
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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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🍔 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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