Savannah In January


Savannah in January is a quieter than average month, with the larger festivals holding off until February and March. Tybee Island’s New Year’s Day Polar Plunge draws a good-sized crowd; the Martin Luther King Day Parade, and other associated events, is Savannah’s January highlight.

Many Savannah events, such as the Forsyth Farmers Market and art walks visiting a selection of the city’s many galleries, run year-round. Look out too for special events at local museums and historic houses, which are a good choice for a visit at any time of the month, especially if the weather is not the best (read more about January weather in Savannah).

January’s warmer, sunny days are often just right for a nature walk at one of Savannah’s local state parks or wildlife refuges. The nearest are the huge Savannah National Wildlife Refuge (which also offers a wildlife drive) or picturesque Skidaway Island State Park. Or, you could enjoy a sightseeing or historical tour downtown without the crowds.

More Savannah events: February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December

See also:
Savannah’s must-see sights
Visiting Savannah in winter
More things to do in Savannah
Savannah’s free attractions

!Events may be rescheduled or otherwise changed at short notice. Please verify all details at the official website before making plans to attend an event.

Events From January 1 To The Weekend Of January 4-5 2025

→ For New Year’s Eve and the holiday period, see December events

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

Events From January 6 To The Weekend Of January 11-12 2025

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

Events From January 13 To Martin Luther King Day Weekend, January 18-20 2025

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

– Guitar Fest!, January 18 2025
Concert at the Lucas Theatre for the Arts. More details

Events From January 21 To The Weekend Of January 25-26 2025

– Mountainfilm on Tour, January 24-25 2025
Annual festival of environment- and outdoors-focused film. More details

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

Events From January 27 To The Weekend Of February 1-2 2025

– YMCA Critz Tybee Run Fest, January 31 - February 1 2025
Annual race series in Tybee Island, with 5K, 10K, half marathon, 1 mile and 2.8 mile beach runs, adding up to a full marathon. More details

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


→ See more February events

More Things To Do In Savannah In January

Pin Point Heritage Museum
Helicopter tours
Black history sites in Savannah
Art museums
Walking tours of Savannah
All attractions and things to do in Savannah

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