21 Things to Do in Savannah This Week · October 1–4, 2026

Music & Nightlife

Royal Thunder Live at District Live

Atlanta hard-rock powerhouse Royal Thunder — blending classic rock, grunge, and progressive rock — performs at District Live at Plant Riverside District.

Friday, October 2, 2026 · District Live Savannah at Plant Riverside District

Rumours ATL: A Fleetwood Mac Tribute

Atlanta's top Fleetwood Mac tribute band brings the full Rumours-era magic live at Victory North.

Friday, October 2, 2026 8:00 PM · Victory North Savannah, 2603 Whitaker St

Here I Come Again: A Nod to Dolly Parton

A country tribute show celebrating the legendary Dolly Parton at the intimate Tybee Post Theater.

Friday, October 2, 2026 8:00 PM · Tybee Post Theater

Pandora's Box: The Ultimate Aerosmith Tribute

The ultimate Aerosmith tribute act rocks Savannah for one night only.

Saturday, October 3, 2026 · Savannah

Food & Drink

3rd Annual Eastern Wharf Food Truck Festival

The third edition of this waterfront food truck festival brings local flavors and vendors to the Park at Eastern Wharf.

Saturday, October 3, 2026 1:00 PM · Riverfront Lot at The Park at Eastern Wharf

Arts & Culture

October First Friday Festivities at ARTS Southeast

ARTS Southeast's monthly First Friday celebration opens galleries, studios, and community art to the public.

Friday, October 2, 2026 5:00 PM · ARTS Southeast

Savannah Philharmonic: Beethoven's Fifth

The Savannah Philharmonic performs Beethoven's iconic Fifth Symphony in a two-night orchestral event.

Saturday, October 3, 2026 · Savannah

Night of Clay

An immersive hands-on ceramics and clay art evening at the Otis S. Johnson Cultural Arts Center.

Thursday, October 8, 2026 5:30 PM · Otis S. Johnson, Ph.D. Cultural Arts Center

Chunky Knit Pumpkins at Kirks Mansion

A hands-on workshop where you craft your own oversized chunky knit pumpkin decoration for fall.

Thursday, October 15, 2026 5:30 PM · Kirks Mansion

Outdoors & Active

Fundraiser: Dog Yoga Hosted by Blissful Buddha Pet Services

A fundraising dog yoga session at Forsyth Park benefiting One Love Animal Rescue — bring your pup and your mat.

Saturday, October 3, 2026 10:00 AM · Forsyth Park

FLOWERS GALORE Palmetto Pie Flower Paddle

A scenic guided kayak paddle through Georgia's coastal waterways timed to catch wildflowers in bloom — contact 912-695-2305 to join.

Saturday, October 10, 2026 11:30 AM · Savannah area waterways

Festivals & Special Events

Full Moon Party

A monthly full moon celebration with music and revelry under the October sky.

Thursday, October 1, 2026 8:00 PM · Savannah

October Local Social at the Ghost Pirates Ice Cove

Live Like Locals Savannah hosts a relaxed networking social for local business owners, professionals, and neighbors at the Ghost Pirates Ice Cove in Port Wentworth.

Thursday, October 8, 2026 5:30 PM · Ghost Pirates Ice Cove, Port Wentworth

Free Events

Laiken Love at West Broad Bandshell

Savannah's own soulful pop and R&B singer Laiken Love performs an outdoor set at the West Broad Bandshell.

Thursday, October 1, 2026 7:30 PM · West Broad Bandshell, Savannah

Savannah Night Out Community Event

The Savannah Police Department and Savannah Impact Program host their annual community night out with neighborhood spirit-building at SIP Headquarters.

Tuesday, October 6, 2026 5:00 PM · Savannah Impact Program Headquarters, 2005 Waters Ave

Trivia Night with Jess Shaw

Weekly Wednesday trivia night hosted at Service Brewing Company — a free and fun weekly fixture for Savannah locals.

Wednesday, October 7, 2026 6:30 PM · Service Brewing Company, 574 Indian Street

Tech Tuesday Monthly Meetup

Savannah's tech community gathers monthly for conversation, networking, and local industry connection at Tech SAVannah's regular Tuesday meetup.

Tuesday, October 13, 2026 5:30 PM · Savannah

Date Night

Heeler Halloween: 13-Course Movie-Themed Dinner

Every Friday and Saturday in October, Heeler restaurant in the Starland District serves a special 13-course dinner inspired entirely by Halloween movies.

Friday, October 2, 2026 · Heeler, The Starland District, Savannah

Dîner en Blanc Savannah

Savannah's elegant all-white pop-up dinner party returns for 2026 at a secret location revealed to registered guests the night of the event.

Saturday, October 10, 2026 · Secret location, Savannah

Savannah Beginner Singles Speed Dating Event

An interactive beginner-friendly speed dating event for singles in Savannah.

Wednesday, October 14, 2026 4:48 PM · Savannah

Family-Friendly

Community Fall Festival at L. Scott Stell Park

The Community Fall Festival Series brings hay rides, kids crafts, lawn games, food trucks, local vendors, Author Alley, and a Pawrade dog red carpet to L. Scott Stell Park.

Saturday, October 10, 2026 10:00 AM · L. Scott Stell Community Park, Savannah