Savannah In December


December in Savannah, despite the unpredictable weather, is often an enjoyable time of year in the city. Most of its must-see sights have year-round appeal, and the many December events in Savannah (mostly of the festive variety) mean that there is always a choice of things to do.

The city’s holiday season begins right after Thanksgiving. From then through December, there are holiday light shows and musical and theatrical performances nearly every day.

Special holiday events are offered at several Savannah and Tybee Island historic houses and museums, usually providing an insight into historical Christmas traditions in the South. Outdoor events include Christmas parades in downtown Savannah and at Tybee, plus other seasonal family-oriented celebrations at City Market and on River Street.

If the weather is cooler, December’s smaller crowds make this an ideal time to visit a historic house or museum, even if there are no special events on. Or, you could browse in one of Savannah’s dozens of art galleries or antiques stores.

Even in December, though, Savannah’s mild subtropical climate can make for many beautiful, sunny days perfect for outdoor sightseeing downtown, a trip to Bonaventure Cemetery, or an excursion out into Georgia's lowcountry.

→ See Savannah events in: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November

See also:
All Savannah’s attractions and things to do
Upcoming concerts in Savannah
Visiting Savannah in winter
How to get to Savannah

!Event dates, venue and other details can change at short notice. Please check all information at the official website before making plans to attend an event.

Events From December 1 To The Weekend Of December 7-8 2024

See November events

– Forsyth Farmers Market, Saturdays 9am-1pm
Weekly farmers market in the southern part of Forsyth Park. More details

– Every Christmas Story Ever Told (And Then Some!), December 6-15 2024
Holiday play at Savannah Rep. More details

– Colonial Christmas at Wormsloe, December 7 2024
Annual holiday event at Wormsloe Historic Site, with traditional colonial music and other activities, and living history demonstrations. More details

– Enmarket Savannah Bridge Run, December 7 2024
Popular annual 5K, 10K and 15K races across the Savannah River Bridge. More details

Events From December 9 To The Weekend Of December 14-15 2024

– Every Christmas Story Ever Told (And Then Some!), December 6-15 2024
Holiday play at Savannah Rep. More details

– Forsyth Farmers Market, Saturdays 9am-1pm
Weekly farmers market in the southern part of Forsyth Park. More details

Events From December 16 To The Weekend Of December 21-22 2024

– Locals Savannah River Street Market: Holiday Fest, December 20-22 2024
Monthly market series featuring local musicians and other performers, local artists, makers and businesses, and more. More details

– Forsyth Farmers Market, Saturdays 9am-1pm
Weekly farmers market in the southern part of Forsyth Park. More details

– Holiday Pops!, December 21 2024
Holiday concert at the Lucas Theatre for the Arts. More details

Events From December 23 To The Weekend Of December 28-29 2024

– Forsyth Farmers Market, Saturdays 9am-1pm
Weekly farmers market in the southern part of Forsyth Park. More details

Events From December 30 To The Weekend Of January 4-5 2025

– Forsyth Farmers Market, Saturdays 9am-1pm
Weekly farmers market in the southern part of Forsyth Park. More details

→ See January events

More Things To Do In Savannah In December

Savannah National Wildlife Refuge
Guided tours
Black history sites
National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force
Helicopter tours
Other things to do in Savannah

See also:
December events in Hilton Head, SC
Tybee Island events
– Events in Beaufort, SC, Bluffton, SC, St Simons Island, Jekyll Island, Brunswick and Darien
December weather in Savannah
How to get to Savannah