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.
→ More Savannah events: November, December, January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September
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.
– The Steeldrivers, October 3 2024
Concert at Victory North. More details
– Forsyth Farmers Market, Saturdays 9am-1pm
Weekly farmers market in the southern part of Forsyth Park. More details
– Savannah Salutes Jimmy Buffett Part 2 – Return of the Fins!, October 5 2024
Tribute concert at Victory North. More details
– Georgia Bridal Show, October 6 2024
Wedding trade show at the Savannah Convention Center. More details
– Teddy Swims: I’ve Tried Everything But Therapy Tour, October 8 2024
Concert at the Savannah Civic Center. More details
– Savannah Greek Festival, October 10-12 2024
Popular annual festival of Greek food and culture at St Paul’s Greek Orthodox Church, with authentic Greek food and pastries, Greek music and dancing, church tours, vendors and more. More details
– Tybee Island Pirate Fest, October 10-13 2024
Big annual festival in Tybee Island, with pirate performers, parade, live music, children’s activities, vendors and more. More details
– Mustangs in Historic Savannah, October 10-13 2024
Annual Mustang and Ford car show at the Savannah Convention Center. More details
– Aroma Alchemy: Crafting Custom Scented Candles with Wild Root, October 11 2024
Hands-on candle-designing event at Historic Kennedy Pharmacy with a local candle company. More details
– Forsyth Farmers Market, Saturdays 9am-1pm
Weekly farmers market in the southern part of Forsyth Park. More details
– Free Entrance Day at Fort Pulaski, October 12-13 2024
Fee-free admission to Fort Pulaski in celebration of the National Monument’s 100th birthday. More details
– Gaither Vocal Band, October 13 2024
Concert at the Savannah Civic Center. More details
– Georgia Color, October 16-20 2024
Annual plein air painting competition of the Savannah Art Association. More details
– Brantley Gilbert: Off the Rails Tour, October 17 2024
Concert at Enmarket Arena. More details
– Tamia & Joe, October 18 2024
Concert at the Savannah Civic Center. More details
– Rumours ATL – A Fleetwood Mac Tribute, October 18 2024
Tribute concert at Victory North. More details
– Locals Savannah River Street Market: Gullah Geechee Celebration, October 18-20 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
– Brandon Lake – Tear Off the Roof Tour, October 19 2024
Concert at Enmarket Arena. More details
– Forsyth Farmers Market, Saturdays 9am-1pm
Weekly farmers market in the southern part of Forsyth Park. More details
– Historic Savannah Foundation Annual Gala, October 26 2024
Black tie fundraiser for the Historic Savannah Foundation, with cocktails, seated dinner, live music and dancing. More details
– SCAD Savannah Film Festival, October 26 - November 2 2023
Big annual festival of international film, in association with the Savannah College of Art and Design. More details
– SCAD Savannah Film Festival, October 26 - November 2 2023
Big annual festival of international film, in association with the Savannah College of Art and Design. More details
– Electric Avenue: The 80’s MTV Experience, November 1 2024
Concert at Victory North. More details
– Forsyth Farmers Market, Saturdays 9am-1pm
Weekly farmers market in the southern part of Forsyth Park. 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