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.
– Elf: The Musical, November 15 - December 1 2024
Holiday musical at the Savannah Theatre. More details
– Yuletide Tours at the Davenport House Museum, November 20 2024 - January 4 2025
Holiday tours at the Davenport House Museum exploring holiday traditions in the 19th century. More details
– Savannah Christmas Market, November 21 - December 31 2024
Annual European-style outdoor holiday market at Plant Riverside District, with vendors, food and drink, live performances, children’s activities, and more. More details
– December Nights & Holiday Lights, November 29 - December 24 2024
Walk-through holiday lights show at the Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens. More details
– Holiday Sights & Festive Nights Tour, November 29 - December 24 2024
Evening holiday trolley tours through downtown Savannah, with caroling and a visit to the American Prohibition Museum. More details
– A Christmas Tradition, December 3-24 2024
Holiday variety show at the Savannah Theatre. More details
– The Olde Pink House’s Holiday Celebration, December 5 2024
Annual holiday event at The Olde Pink House to benefit local student scholarships. More details
– Tree Lighting & Holiday Market, December 5 2024
Holiday event in JF Gregory Park, Richmond Hill, with tree-lighting ceremony, vendors, food trucks and live entertainment. More details
– Motown Christmas, December 5 2024
Holiday concert at the Savannah Civic Center. More details
– Voice Salon Series: A Trip to Paris, December 5 2024
Concert at the Green-Meldrim House in association with the Savannah Voice Festival. More details
– Totally Made-Up Hallmark Christmas Movie, December 5-7 2024
Holiday improv comedy show at Front Porch Improv Theatre. More details
– Futurebirds, December 6 2024
Concert at Victory North. More details
– Christmas Parade of Lights, December 6 2024
Annual lighted holiday parade, from Memorial Park to Tybrisa Street. More details
– City Market Lights & Delights, December 6 2024
Holiday event at City Market, with caroling, costumed performers, lighted procession, holiday music and more. More details
– Candy Jam, December 6 2024
Improv comedy show at Front Porch Improv Theatre, in which spectators are welcome to participate. More details
– Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, December 6-22 2024
Holiday children’s musical at the Savannah Children’s Theatre. More details
– 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
– Holiday Festival in the Park, December 7 2024
Holiday festival in Pooler, with vendors, food trucks, Santa visits and more. More details
– City Market Shop & Hop, December 7 2024
Holiday event at City Market, with live performances, artists and public art activity, children’s activities and more. More details
– Richmond Hill Christmas Parade, December 7 2024
Annual holiday parade through downtown Richmond Hill. More details
– Holiday Makers Market, December 7 2024
Annual holiday market at Service Brewing, with 40+ local artists and makers, food truck, craft beer and music. More details
– Savannah Santa Train, December 7 2024
Annual holiday event at the Georgia State Railroad Museum, with holiday-themed train ride, model trains, holiday crafts and more. More details
– Savannah Ballet Theatre’s The Nutcracker, December 7 2024
Holiday ballet performance at the The Lucas Theatre for the Arts. More details
– The Dinner Detective, December 7 2024
Interactive murder mystery performance and dinner at the Holiday Inn Savannah Historic District. More details
– Savannah Tonight, December 7 2024
Comedy talk show live recording at Front Porch Improv Theater. More details
– Kwanzaa Marketplace, December 7, 14, 21 2024
Special event at the Savannah African Art Museum featuring handmade goods by local vendors from the African Diaspora. More details
– Live Like Locals Mega Pop-Up & Farmers Market, December 8 2024
Pop-up farmers market at Tom Triplett Park, Pooler, with family activities, local vendors and food trucks. More details
– Christmas on Chippewa Square, December 8 2024
Holiday event of the First Baptist Church in Chippewa Square, with live music and dance performances. More details
– Blackberry Smoke: Be Right Here Tour, December 8 2024
Concert at the Savannah Civic Center. More details
– Yuletide Tours at the Davenport House Museum, November 20 2024 - January 4 2025
Holiday tours at the Davenport House Museum exploring holiday traditions in the 19th century. More details
– Savannah Christmas Market, November 21 - December 31 2024
Annual European-style outdoor holiday market at Plant Riverside District, with vendors, food and drink, live performances, children’s activities, and more. More details
– December Nights & Holiday Lights, November 29 - December 24 2024
Walk-through holiday lights show at the Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens. More details
– Holiday Sights & Festive Nights Tour, November 29 - December 24 2024
Evening holiday trolley tours through downtown Savannah, with caroling and a visit to the American Prohibition Museum. More details
– A Christmas Tradition, December 3-24 2024
Holiday variety show at the Savannah Theatre. More details
– Every Christmas Story Ever Told (And Then Some!), December 6-15 2024
Holiday play at Savannah Rep. More details
– Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, December 6-22 2024
Holiday children’s musical at the Savannah Children’s Theatre. More details
– Bourbon Wassail, December 10 2024
Annual holiday event at the Owens-Thomas House & Slave Quarters, with seasonal refreshments and music. More details
– Sustainable Sips: Holiday Cocktails & Mocktails with Loni Lewis, December 12 2024
Cocktail/mocktail demo and class covering sustainable bartending techniques and recipes at Historic Kennedy Pharmacy. More details
– Christmas With Cece Winans featuring Roman Collins, December 12 2024
Holiday concert at the Savannah Civic Center. More details
– Totally Made-Up Hallmark Christmas Movie, December 12-14 2024
Holiday improv comedy show at Front Porch Improv Theatre. More details
– Savannah Salutes The Songs of 1978, December 13 2024
Concert at Victory North. More details
– Lindsey Stirling – The Snow Waltz Tour, December 13 2024
Concert at the Savannah Civic Center. More details
– The Georgia Thunderbolts, December 13 2024
Concert at District Live. More details
– Christmas in Mistletoe Falls 2: The Christmasening, December 13-15 2024
Holiday musical by Savannah Cabaret. More details
– Christmas on the River, December 13-14 2024
Annual holiday event on the Savannah waterfront, with dance and musical performances, lighted parade, vendors and more. More details
– Candle Lantern Holiday Tours, December 13-14 2024
Special evening holiday tours at Fort Pulaski National Monument, with living history interpreters, carols, refreshments, cannon-firing and more. More details
– Forsyth Farmers Market, Saturdays 9am-1pm
Weekly farmers market in the southern part of Forsyth Park. More details
– Kwanzaa Marketplace, December 7, 14, 21 2024
Special event at the Savannah African Art Museum featuring handmade goods by local vendors from the African Diaspora. More details
– Winter Muster Reenactment, December 14 2024
Annual special event at Fort McAllister State Park, Richmond Hill, with battle reenactment, encampment tours and more. More details
– Colonial Christmas at Wormsloe, December 14 2024
Annual holiday event at Wormsloe Historic Site, with period music, living history demonstrations, and more. More details
– Lighted Christmas Parade, December 14 2024
Annual evening holiday parade along the riverfront and through downtown Savannah. More details
– Port Wentworth Holiday Market, December 14 2024
Holiday market featuring local vendors, food trucks, children’s crafts, and games, behind City Hall, Port Wentworth. More details
– Holiday Tour of Homes, December 14 2024
Annual holiday walking tours of private homes, inns and museums in downtown Savannah. More details
– Twelve Bars of Christmas, December 14 2024
Holiday-themed bar crawl in downtown Savannah. More details
– Tybee Tour de Lights, December 14 2024
Annual lighted holiday bicycle parade through Tybee Island. More details
– The Fine Colombians – A Tribute to Steely Dan, December 14 2024
Tribute concert at Victory North. More details
– Squeaky Clean, December 14 2024
Family-friendly improv comedy show at Front Porch Improv Theatre. More details
– Mike Rivera, December 14 2024
Comedy show at 1 Jefferson Street. More details
– A Winter Gathering with Kathy Mattea, December 15 2024
Concert at District Live. More details
– Christmas at the Cathedral, December 15 2024
Concert at the Cathedral of St John the Baptist. More details
– Ghosts of Christmas Past, December 15, 22, 29 2024
Holiday costumed, candlelight evening tours of the Andrew Low House, plus mulled cider and cookie decorating. More details
– Yuletide Tours at the Davenport House Museum, November 20 2024 - January 4 2025
Holiday tours at the Davenport House Museum exploring holiday traditions in the 19th century. More details
– Savannah Christmas Market, November 21 - December 31 2024
Annual European-style outdoor holiday market at Plant Riverside District, with vendors, food and drink, live performances, children’s activities, and more. More details
– December Nights & Holiday Lights, November 29 - December 24 2024
Walk-through holiday lights show at the Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens. More details
– Holiday Sights & Festive Nights Tour, November 29 - December 24 2024
Evening holiday trolley tours through downtown Savannah, with caroling and a visit to the American Prohibition Museum. More details
– A Christmas Tradition, December 3-24 2024
Holiday variety show at the Savannah Theatre. More details
– Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, December 6-22 2024
Holiday children’s musical at the Savannah Children’s Theatre. More details
– Classical Arts Presents Sleeping Beauty, December 18 2024
Ballet performance at the Savannah Civic Center. More details
– A Taste of African Heritage Cooking Class, December 19 2024
Free cooking class at the Pennsylvania Avenue Resource Center in association with Forsyth Farmers Market, featuring health-conscious traditional recipes. More details
– Totally Made-Up Hallmark Christmas Movie, December 19-21 2024
Holiday improv comedy show at Front Porch Improv Theatre. More details
– 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
– Kwanzaa Marketplace, December 7, 14, 21 2024
Special event at the Savannah African Art Museum featuring handmade goods by local vendors from the African Diaspora. More details
– DeSoto Holiday Street Market, December 21 2024
Holiday market in the Starland District, with local vendors, food and drink, and more. More details
– Whispers of Wormsloe, December 21 2024
Special evening event with guided lantern tour at Wormsloe Historic Site. More details
– Holiday Pops!, December 21 2024
Holiday concert at the Lucas Theatre for the Arts. More details
– The Dinner Detective, December 21 2024
Interactive murder mystery performance and dinner at the Holiday Inn Savannah Historic District. More details
– Ghosts of Christmas Past, December 15, 22, 29 2024
Holiday costumed, candlelight evening tours of the Andrew Low House, plus mulled cider and cookie decorating. More details
– Yuletide Tours at the Davenport House Museum, November 20 2024 - January 4 2025
Holiday tours at the Davenport House Museum exploring holiday traditions in the 19th century. More details
– Savannah Christmas Market, November 21 - December 31 2024
Annual European-style outdoor holiday market at Plant Riverside District, with vendors, food and drink, live performances, children’s activities, and more. More details
– December Nights & Holiday Lights, November 29 - December 24 2024
Walk-through holiday lights show at the Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens. More details
– Holiday Sights & Festive Nights Tour, November 29 - December 24 2024
Evening holiday trolley tours through downtown Savannah, with caroling and a visit to the American Prohibition Museum. More details
– A Christmas Tradition, December 3-24 2024
Holiday variety show at the Savannah Theatre. More details
– Holiday Evening Tours: Wartime Christmas in Savannah – 1859-1866, December 26-28 2024
Holiday tours at the Green-Meldrim House, with living history performers, music and dancing, games, ghost stories and more. More details
– Holiday Traditions and Experiences of the Enslaved Community, December 27 2024
Special event at the Davenport House Museum exploring the holiday traditions of the people who were enslaved at the home during the 1820s. More details
– Fun House Live, December 27 2024
Improv comedy show at Front Porch Improv Theatre. More details
– The Jeezy Playlist Tour, December 27 2024
Concert at the Savannah Civic Center. More details
– Forsyth Farmers Market, Saturdays 9am-1pm
Weekly farmers market in the southern part of Forsyth Park. More details
– Big Awesome, December 28 2024
Improv comedy show at Front Porch Improv Theatre. More details
– Squeaky Clean, December 28 2024
Family-friendly improv comedy show at Front Porch Improv Theatre. More details
– Ghosts of Christmas Past, December 15, 22, 29 2024
Holiday costumed, candlelight evening tours of the Andrew Low House, plus mulled cider and cookie decorating. More details
– Chanukah at Forsyth, December 29 2024
Annual holiday celebration in Forsyth Park, with Menorah-lighting ceremony, traditional foods and crafts, acrobatic performance, live music and more. More details
– Yuletide Tours at the Davenport House Museum, November 20 2024 - January 4 2025
Holiday tours at the Davenport House Museum exploring holiday traditions in the 19th century. More details
– Savannah Christmas Market, November 21 - December 31 2024
Annual European-style outdoor holiday market at Plant Riverside District, with vendors, food and drink, live performances, children’s activities, and more. More details
– Elf: The Musical – New Year’s Eve, December 31 2024
Musical and New Year’s Eve party at the Savannah Theatre. More details
– New Year’s Eve Midnight Fireworks Show, December 31 2024
Annual New Year’s fireworks show, viewable from the Savannah riverfront. More details
– Tybee Polar Plunge, January 1 2025
Annual New Year’s Day cold-water swim, costume contest and parade at the Tybee Island Pier. More details
– Fun House Live, January 3 2025
Improv comedy show at Front Porch Improv Theatre. More details
– Candy Jam, January 3 2025
Improv comedy show at Front Porch Improv Theatre, in which spectators are welcome to participate. More details
– Forsyth Farmers Market, Saturdays 9am-1pm
Weekly farmers market in the southern part of Forsyth Park. More details
– Big Awesome, January 4 2025
Improv comedy show at Front Porch Improv Theatre. More details
– Oy Vey 5K, January 5 2025
Annual 5K walk/run and 1-mile fun run of the Jewish Educational Alliance. 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