October in Savannah brings the best of everything the city has to offer: great sightseeing weather, a wide range of festivals and events, and access to all of Savannah’s attractions and things to do.
October is one of the busiest months in Savannah’s festival calendar, with several events on over most weekends, from the extremely well-attended free outdoor philharmonic concert in Forsyth Park at the beginning of the month, through varied food, music and heritage festivals, to the Savannah Film Festival near its end.
Halloween, at the end of the month, is a popular time to visit Savannah, by reputation one of the most haunted cities in the country. Many local attractions put on special Halloween-themed events, most of them aimed at families with children.
Savannah’s ghost tours attract especially large crowds over the Halloween period; it is advisable to make reservations in advance if you want to attend one.
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See also:
– Savannah’s must see sights
– Upcoming concerts in Savannah
– Visiting Savannah in the fall
– October festivals in Georgia
!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.
– Mamma Mia, September 23 - November 7 2026
Musical at The Savannah Theatre. More details
– Big Awesome Improv Comedy, October 2-3 2026
Improv comedy show at Front Porch Improv Theatre. More details
– Forsyth Farmers Market, Saturdays 9am-1pm
Weekly farmers market in the southern part of Forsyth Park. More details
– Eastern Wharf Food Truck Festival, October 3 2026
Annual food festival at the Riverfront Lot at Eastern Wharf, with local and regional food trucks and live music. More details
– Where’s Noble Bones? A Bone-Chilling Scavenger Hunt, Saturdays in October 2026
Halloween scavenger hunt at Wormsloe Historic Site. More details
– Savannah Philharmonic: Beethoven’s Fifth, October 3 2026
Concert at the Lucas Theatre for the Arts. More details
– Manifestation Jar Workshop, October 3 2026
Hands-on workshop at the Davenport House Museum with Kelley Boyd, owner of Ordinary Magic. More details
– Savannah Philharmonic: Beethoven’s Fifth, October 4 2026
Concert at the Lucas Theatre for the Arts. More details
– Mamma Mia, September 23 - November 7 2026
Musical at The Savannah Theatre. More details
– Savannah Greek Festival, October 8-10 2026
Popular annual festival of Greek food and culture at the Hellenic Community Center, with traditional Greek foods, music and dancing, church tours, marketplace and more. More details
– Tybee Pirate Fest, October 8-11 2026
Popular annual pirate-themed festival in Tybee Island, with parade, costume contest, market, re-enactments, live entertainment, children’s activities and more. More details
– Battlefield Memorial March, October 9 2026
Event commemorating the 1779 Battle of Savannah, with march and remembrance ceremony in Battlefield Memorial Park. More details
– Big Awesome Improv Comedy, October 9-10 2026
Improv comedy show at Front Porch Improv Theatre. More details
– Forsyth Farmers Market, Saturdays 9am-1pm
Weekly farmers market in the southern part of Forsyth Park. More details
– Blues, Brews, BBQ & Bourbon, October 10 2026
Food and music festival on River Street, with tastings of 50+ craft beers and other drinks, Texas-style BBQ vendors from across the southeast, live music and more, to benefit the Coast Conservation Association. More details
– Savannah Wiener Dog Races, October 10 2026
Dachshund races, dog parade and costume contest at Plant Riverside District. More details
– Where’s Noble Bones? A Bone-Chilling Scavenger Hunt, Saturdays in October 2026
Halloween scavenger hunt at Wormsloe Historic Site. More details
– Skidaway Marine Science Day, October 10 2026
Annual family-friendly event at UGA Skidaway Marine Science campus, with free admission to the aquarium, behind-the-scenes access and demos, hands-on educational activities, exhibits, research vessel tours and more. More details
– The Dinner Detective, October 10 2026
Interactive murder mystery performance and dinner at Tempo by Hilton Savannah Historic District. More details
– Southeast Punk Flea Market, October 10-11 2026
Alternative fashion and arts market at Alee Shriner’s Center. More details
– Mamma Mia, September 23 - November 7 2026
Musical at The Savannah Theatre. More details
– The Red Clay Strays, October 15 2026
Concert at Enmarket Arena. More details
– Riverfront Concert Series: The Intracoastal Playboys, October 16 2027
Free outdoor concert at The Park at Eastern Wharf. More details
– Forsyth Farmers Market, Saturdays 9am-1pm
Weekly farmers market in the southern part of Forsyth Park. More details
– Where’s Noble Bones? A Bone-Chilling Scavenger Hunt, Saturdays in October 2026
Halloween scavenger hunt at Wormsloe Historic Site. More details
– Magnolia Grove Festival, October 17-18 2026
Festival and luxury market at the New Ebenezer Retreat Center, Rincon, with curated artisans, vendors, food, live music, historic tours, football screenings and more. More details
– The Cathedral Connection: Paris Meets Savannah, October 18 2026
Concert at the Cathedral Basilica of St John the Baptist. More details
– The Doobie Brothers: Walk This Road Tour, October 18 2026
Concert at Enmarket Arena. More details
– Mamma Mia, September 23 - November 7 2026
Musical at The Savannah Theatre. More details
– Forsyth Farmers Market, Saturdays 9am-1pm
Weekly farmers market in the southern part of Forsyth Park. More details
– Where’s Noble Bones? A Bone-Chilling Scavenger Hunt, Saturdays in October 2026
Halloween scavenger hunt at Wormsloe Historic Site. More details
– Isle of Hope Art & Music Festival, October 24 2026
Annual festival in Isle of Hope featuring 100+ local artisans, food trucks, live music and more. More details
– Trick or Treat on River Street, October 24 2026
Annual trick-or-treating along River Street at 30+ waterfront establishments. More details
– SCAD Savannah Film Festival, October 24-31 2026
Big annual festival of international film at SCAD venues across the city. More details
– PooGrass Festival, October 25 2026
Bluegrass festival at Huc-a-Poo’s, Tybee Island. More details
– Mamma Mia, September 23 - November 7 2026
Musical at The Savannah Theatre. More details
– SCAD Savannah Film Festival, October 24-31 2026
Big annual festival of international film at SCAD venues across the city. More details
– Free Admission to Fort Pulaski, October 27 2026
Free admission to Fort Pulaski National Monument to mark Theodore Roosevelt’s birthday. More details
– South Georgia State Fair, October 29 - November 8 2026
Annual fair with carnival rides, games, festival food, shows and performances, and more. More details
– Gavin Adcock: The Day I Hang It Up Tour, October 30 2026
Concert at Enmarket Arena. More details
– Forsyth Farmers Market, Saturdays 9am-1pm
Weekly farmers market in the southern part of Forsyth Park. More details
– Bonaventure Cemetery After Hours, October 30 - November 1 2026
Special Halloween after-hours tours at Bonaventure Cemetery. More details
– Where’s Noble Bones? A Bone-Chilling Scavenger Hunt, Saturdays in October 2026
Halloween scavenger hunt at Wormsloe Historic Site. More details
– A Nightmare on Congress Street, October 31 2026
Halloween bar crawl and costume contest in downtown Savannah. More details
– Walking tours of Savannah
– Historic house tours
– Ebenezer Creek blackwater paddling
– Pin Point Heritage Museum
– Beaches near Savannah
– Antiques shops in Savannah
– All things to do in Savannah
See also:
– October events in Hilton Head, SC
– October festivals in Georgia
– Tybee Island events
– Fall food festivals near Savannah
– Georgia food festivals
– Events in Beaufort, SC, Bluffton, SC, St Simons Island, Jekyll Island, Brunswick and Darien
– October weather in Savannah
– How to get to Savannah