11/28/2022 to 12/31/2022
Special holiday events are hosted at several historic houses and museums showcasing Christmas traditions in the South. Outdoor events include Christmas parades, holiday markets, musical performances, and more.
Savannah Holly Days – November 25 – December 18
You know the holiday season has arrived with the Savannah Holly Days. The 2022 Savannah Holly Days schedule includes a tree lighting, shopping, Cookies with Santa, Hanukkah at Forsyth, and the Jingle Bell Pajama Party.
December Nights & Holiday Lights – November 25 – December 24
Hosted by The Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens, the December Nights & Holiday Lights is a light array strung across five acres of one of the area’s most beautiful botanical gardens. It also features live music, S’mores stations, hot cocoa and coffee bar, and nightly visits by Santa Claus.
Savannah Christmas Market - November 25 – January 2
The Plant Riverside District gets transformed into the Savannah Christmas Market in December and offers a wide range of holiday-themed events and a European-style outdoor holiday market. Activities include live performances, tree lighting ceremony, gingerbread house, photos with Santa, and more.
A Christmas Tradition - December 1-24
"A Christmas Tradition" at the Savannah Theatre is a two-hour musical performance featuring all cherished holiday numbers. It offers Christmas memories and holiday cheer as well as a little comedy and audience participation.
Holiday Cookie Decorating, December 3, 10, 17
Holiday gingerbread cookie decorating event at the Generator Hall, Plant Riverside District.
Christmas on the River, December 9-11
Holiday festival on River Street, with festive music, arts and crafts, live performances, Santa visits and Lighted Christmas Parade on Saturday December 10.
Holiday Tour of Homes, December 10
Annual holiday tour of historic homes and inns in Savannah.
Twelve Bars of Christmas, December 10
Holiday bar crawl in downtown Savannah.
Christmas Whoville Celebration, December 11
Grinch-themed holiday event at City Market, with performance, Santa-sighting and more.
Breakfast with Santa, December 11
Holiday event at River Landing, Plant Riverside District with photos with Santa, holiday music and breakfast buffet.
Andrea Bocelli, December 16
Concert at Enmarket Arena
Hanukkah in Forsyth Park, December 18
Holiday event in Forsyth Park, with Menorah-lighting, Jewish foods and crafts, live music and more.
Christmas at the Cathedral, December 18
Holiday concert at the Cathedral of St John the Baptist.
Christmas Eve Cruise, December 24
Christmas Eve lunch and dinner cruises with Savannah Riverboat Cruises.
Holiday Evening Tours by Candlelight, December 26-29
Holiday program at the Davenport House Museum exploring 19th-century end-of-year celebrations, with interpreters, music and refreshments.
City Market New Year’s Eve, December 31
New Year’s Eve celebration at City Market.
Diamonds Are Forever – New Year’s Eve Gala, December 31
New Year’s Eve celebration at the Salzburg Ballroom, Plant Riverside District, with four-course dinner, open bar, dancing, live music, fireworks and more.
Savannah’s Waterfront New Year’s Celebration, December 31 2022 - January 1 2023
New Year’s celebration on River Street.