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.
– Savannah Christmas Market, November 16 2023 - January 1 2024
Annual European-style holiday market at Plant Riverside District, with holiday lights, live performances, photos with Santa and other seasonal events and activities. More details
– A Christmas Tradition, November 23 - December 24 2023
Annual holiday show at the Savannah Theatre. More details
– December Nights & Holiday Lights, November 24 - December 23 2023
Annual holiday lights show at the Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens, with more than a mile of lit trails and gardens with displays on various festive themes. More details
– Holiday Nights & Sights, November 24 - December 24 2023
Holiday trolley tours of Historic District Savannah. More details
– Tybee Christmas Parade, December 1 2023
Annual lighted holiday parade through Tybee Island to the beach. More details
– City Market Holiday Open House, December 1 2023
Annual holiday event at City Market, with holiday music, Santa and more. More details
– Kansas: Another Fork in the Road, December 1 2023
Concert at the Savannah Civic Center. More details
– Daniel Donato’s Cosmic Country and Eggy, December 1 2023
Concert at Victory North. More details
– LCO Magnetic Bass, December 1 2023
Concert at The Wormhole. More details
– Totally Made-Up Holiday Movie, December 1-2 2023
Improv comedy show at Front Porch Improv Theater. More details
– Ebenezer Creek Paddle & Service Weekend, December 1-3 2023
Annual event at Ebenezer Creek in association with the Georgia Conservancy. More details
– Forsyth Farmers Market, Saturdays 9am-1pm
Weekly farmers market in the southern part of Forsyth Park. More details
– Winter Wonderland Festival, December 2 2023
Holiday event in JF Gregory Park, Richmond Hill, with holiday market, tree-lighting ceremony, food trucks, gingerbread contest, Santa visits and more. More details
– Holiday Cookie Decorating, December 2 2023
Children’s holiday cookie decorating class led by Plant Riverside District pastry chefs. More details
– Bonaventure After Hours, Saturdays
Evening storytelling tour of Bonaventure Cemetery with Shannon Scott. More details
– Handel’s Messiah, December 2 2023
Concert at Calvary Baptist Temple. More details
– Ladies R&B Kickback Concert, December 2 2023
Concert at Enmarket Arena. More details
– Chase Matthew, December 2 2023
Concert at District Live. More details
– The Dinner Detective, December 2 2023
Interactive comedy murder mystery dinner show at the Holiday Inn Savannah Historic District. More details
– Jo Koy – World Tour, December 3 2023
Comedy show at the Savannah Civic Center. More details
– Holiday Art Opening, December 3 2023
Holiday art event at Kobo Gallery with ornaments for sale made by local artists, to benefit the Ossabaw Island Foundation. More details
– Savannah Christmas Market, November 16 2023 - January 1 2024
Annual European-style holiday market at Plant Riverside District, with holiday lights, live performances, photos with Santa and other seasonal events and activities. More details
– A Christmas Tradition, November 23 - December 24 2023
Annual holiday show at the Savannah Theatre. More details
– December Nights & Holiday Lights, November 24 - December 23 2023
Annual holiday lights show at the Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens, with more than a mile of lit trails and gardens with displays on various festive themes. More details
– Holiday Nights & Sights, November 24 - December 24 2023
Holiday trolley tours of Historic District Savannah. More details
– Holiday Gospel Dinner Cruise, December 4 2023
Special seasonal cruise on the Savannah River. More details
– Bourbon Wassail, December 5 2023
Annual holiday event at the Owens-Thomas House and Slave Quarters, with seasonal food and drink, music and more. More details
– An Evening with The Everly Set, December 6 2023
Tribute concert at Victory North. More details
– Catadores Club Tequila Dinner featuring Patrón, December 6 2023
Holiday dining experience at Savannah Tequila Co at Plant Riverside District featuring a five-course dinner paired with curated tastings of Patrón tequilas. More details
– Hardy: the mockingbird & The Crow Fall Tour, December 7 2023
Concert at Enmarket Arena. More details
– An evening with Forever Simon and Garfunkel, December 7 2023
Tribute concert at Victory North. More details
– Totally Made-Up Holiday Movie, December 7-9 2023
Improv comedy show at Front Porch Improv Theater. More details
– Jenn Cornell, Cellist, December 8 2023
Concert at the Tybee Post Theater. More details
– Christmas on the River, December 8-10 2023
Holiday celebration on River Street, with live performances and festive music. More details
– Forsyth Farmers Market, Saturdays 9am-1pm
Weekly farmers market in the southern part of Forsyth Park. More details
– Colonial Christmas at Wormsloe, December 9 2023
Annual holiday event at Wormsloe Historic Site, with living history demonstrations and traditional festival activities including music and yule log burning. More details
– Winter Muster, December 9 2023
Annual event at Fort McAllister State Park commemorating the end of the Civil War March to the Sea, with battle re-enactments and fort tours. More details
– Holiday Cookie Decorating, December 9 2023
Children’s holiday cookie decorating class led by Plant Riverside District pastry chefs. More details
– Holiday Tour of Homes, December 9 2023
Annual holiday tour of historic Savannah homes and inns organized by the Downtown Neighborhood Association. More details
– Lighted Christmas Parade, December 9 2023
Annual lighted holiday parade along River Street and through downtown Savannah. More details
– The Fab Four performs The Beatles’ “Rubber Soul”, December 9 2023
Tribute concert at the Savannah Civic Center. More details
– Roosevelt Collier’s Jimi Meets Funk + Steeln’ Peaches, December 9 2023
Tribute concert at Victory North. More details
– Bonaventure After Hours, Saturdays
Evening storytelling tour of Bonaventure Cemetery with Shannon Scott. More details
– Twelve Bars of Christmas, December 9 2023
Holiday-themed bar crawl visiting selected downtown Savannah establishments. More details
– Princess Goes, December 9 2023
Concert at District Live. More details
– Fred Rubino, December 9 2023
Comedy show at Bay Street Theatre. More details
– The Land of the Sweets – Tybee Ballet Theatre, December 9-10 2023
Ballet performance at the Tybee Post Theater. More details
– Tree Lighting, Santa, and Caroling, December 10 2023
Holiday event at Isle of Hope, with tree-lighting ceremony, appearance by Santa, festive music and refreshments, More details
– Savannah Christmas Market, November 16 2023 - January 1 2024
Annual European-style holiday market at Plant Riverside District, with holiday lights, live performances, photos with Santa and other seasonal events and activities. More details
– A Christmas Tradition, November 23 - December 24 2023
Annual holiday show at the Savannah Theatre. More details
– December Nights & Holiday Lights, November 24 - December 23 2023
Annual holiday lights show at the Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens, with more than a mile of lit trails and gardens with displays on various festive themes. More details
– Holiday Nights & Sights, November 24 - December 24 2023
Holiday trolley tours of Historic District Savannah. More details
– Holiday Gospel Dinner Cruise, December 11 2023
Special seasonal cruise on the Savannah River. More details
– Enmarket Savannah Bridge Run, December 12 2023
Annual 5K, 10K and 15K races across the Savannah River Bridge. More details
– Mix it Up at the Moon Mixology Class, December 13 2023
Interactive mixology class at the Electric Moon Skytop Lounge, Plant Riverside District. More details
– Hartford Court Wine Dinner, December 14 2023
Special holiday dinner featuring gourmet menu prepared by Plant Riverside District Executive Chef Eric Fullem and his culinary team and single-vineyard wines from Hartford Court. More details
– Totally Made-Up Holiday Movie, December 14-16 2023
Improv comedy show at Front Porch Improv Theater. More details
– The 1940’s Holiday Radio Show, December 14-16 2023
Holiday performance at the Tybee Post Theater. More details
– A Slice of Stand Up, December 15 2023
Improv comedy show at Front Porch Improv Theater. More details
– Alex Velluto, December 15 2023
Comedy Show at District Live. More details
– Unity in the Community: Holiday Magic, December 15-17 2023
Monthly arts and crafts fair on River Street, each with a different monthly theme. More details
– Christmas in Mistletoe Falls, December 15-17 2023
Holiday cabaret performance at Club One. More details
– Forsyth Farmers Market, Saturdays 9am-1pm
Weekly farmers market in the southern part of Forsyth Park. More details
– Tour de Art – Seasonal Art Market, December 16 2023
Seasonal art market at Tybee Island’s North End with artists at neighborhood galleries, shops, bars and restaurants. More details
– Holiday Cookie Decorating, December 16 2023
Children’s holiday cookie decorating class led by Plant Riverside District pastry chefs. More details
– Tybee Tour de Lights, December 16 2023
Annual holiday event with lighted bike/golf cart parade, oysters and other foods and live entertainment, to benefit local charities. More details
– Bonaventure After Hours, Saturdays
Evening storytelling tour of Bonaventure Cemetery with Shannon Scott. More details
– Holiday Stories of Savannah, December 16 2023
Holiday concert at the Lucas Theatre for the Performing Arts. More details
– 84 (Van Halen Tribute) with Excitable (Def Leppard Tribute), December 16 2023
Tribute concert at Victory North. More details
– The Dinner Detective, December 16 2023
Interactive comedy murder mystery dinner show at the Holiday Inn Savannah Historic District. More details
– Christmas at the Cathedral, December 17 2023
Holiday concert at the Cathedral of St John the Baptist. More details
– Brunch with Santa, December 17 2023
Holiday event with food, photo-ops and meet and greet opportunities with Santa Claus, Mrs Claus and the Grinch, plus holiday-themed buffet featuring Christmas favorites, and full bar for guests aged 21+. More details
– Savannah Christmas Market, November 16 2023 - January 1 2024
Annual European-style holiday market at Plant Riverside District, with holiday lights, live performances, photos with Santa and other seasonal events and activities. More details
– A Christmas Tradition, November 23 - December 24 2023
Annual holiday show at the Savannah Theatre. More details
– December Nights & Holiday Lights, November 24 - December 23 2023
Annual holiday lights show at the Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens, with more than a mile of lit trails and gardens with displays on various festive themes. More details
– Holiday Nights & Sights, November 24 - December 24 2023
Holiday trolley tours of Historic District Savannah. More details
– Totally Made-Up Holiday Movie, December 21-23 2023
Improv comedy show at Front Porch Improv Theater. More details
– Holiday Cookie Decorating, December 23 2023
Children’s holiday cookie decorating class led by Plant Riverside District pastry chefs. More details
– Lovesong – The Cure Tribute: Nightmare Before Curemas Special, December 23 2023
Tribute concert at Victory North. More details
– Christmas Eve Lunch/Dinner Cruise, December 24 2023
Special seasonal cruise on the Savannah River. More details
– Savannah Christmas Market, November 16 2023 - January 1 2024
Annual European-style holiday market at Plant Riverside District, with holiday lights, live performances, photos with Santa and other seasonal events and activities. More details
– A Drag Queen Christmas, December 26 2023
Holiday drag performance at the Savannah Civic Center. More details
– Holiday Evening Tours by Candlelight, December 26-30 2023
Annual candlelight holiday tours of the Davenport House Museum, with refreshments, music and historical interpreters. More details
– Rewind!, December 28-31 2023
Tribute show at the Savannah Theatre featuring music from the 70s, 80s and 90s. More details
– Crafts on the River, December 29-30 2023
Monthly arts and crafts event on River Street, with 50+ vendors of handmade items. More details
– The Stews with Happy Landing, December 30 2023
Concert at Victory North. More details
– Shen Yun, December 30-31 2023
Dance performance at the Savannah Civic Center. More details
– Tybee Island New Year’s Eve Fireworks, December 31 2023
New Year’s Eve fireworks show at the Tybee Island Pier. More details
– New Year’s Eve Gala/Party/Dinner Cruise, December 31 2023
Special seasonal cruise on the Savannah River. More details
– Studio 24 New Year’s Eve Celebration, December 31 2023
Studio 54-themed New Year’s Eve celebration at Plant Riverside District featuring disco-era decor, food, live band featuring vocalists from American Idol and The Voice, live DJ, dancing and open bar. More details
→ See January events
– 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