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.
→ For New Year’s Eve and the holiday period, see December events
– Savannah Christmas Market, November 19 2026 - January 3 2027
Annual European-inspired holiday market at Plant Riverside District, with vendor stalls, live entertainment, seasonal food and drink, and more. More details
– Forsyth Farmers Market, Saturdays 9am-1pm
Weekly farmers market in the southern part of Forsyth Park. More details
– Forsyth Farmers Market, Saturdays 9am-1pm
Weekly farmers market in the southern part of Forsyth Park. More details
– Savannah Philharmonic: Scheherazade, January 16 2027
Concert at the Lucas Theatre for the Arts. More details
– MLK Parade Savannah, January 18 2027
Annual parade through downtown Savannah in honor of Dr Martin Luther King, Jr. More details
– Forsyth Farmers Market, Saturdays 9am-1pm
Weekly farmers market in the southern part of Forsyth Park. More details
– Infinite Polyphony – Tallis’ Spem in alium, January 24 2027
Concert at the Cathedral Basilica of St John the Baptist. More details
– A Doll’s House: Part 2, January 28 - February 7 2027
Play at Savannah Repertory Theatre. More details
– Forsyth Farmers Market, Saturdays 9am-1pm
Weekly farmers market in the southern part of Forsyth Park. More details
→ See more February events
– 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