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.
– 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 Wiener Dog Races, October 11 2025
Annual event at Plant Riverside District, with races for Dachshund and Dachshund mixes, costume contests and more. More details
– Forsyth Farmers Market, Saturdays 9am-1pm
Weekly farmers market in the southern part of Forsyth Park. More details
– South Georgia State Fair, October 23 - November 2 2025
Fair at the Coastal Empire Fairgrounds, with rides, animal displays, shows, food and more. More details
– Forsyth Farmers Market, Saturdays 9am-1pm
Weekly farmers market in the southern part of Forsyth Park. More details
– Isle of Hope Art & Music Festival, October 25 2025
Free annual festival in Isle of Hope, with local musicians, food trucks, 100+ local artisans, and more. More details
– SCAD Savannah Film Festival, October 25 - November 1 2025
Big annual film festival with film screenings, premieres, workshops, panels and more. More details
– Jeff Allen: The Human Condition Tour: We’re Still Not There Yet, October 26 2025
Comedy show at the Tybee Post Theater. More details
– South Georgia State Fair, October 23 - November 2 2025
Fair at the Coastal Empire Fairgrounds, with rides, animal displays, shows, food and more. More details
– Forsyth Farmers Market, Saturdays 9am-1pm
Weekly farmers market in the southern part of Forsyth Park. More details
– SCAD Savannah Film Festival, October 25 - November 1 2025
Big annual film festival with film screenings, premieres, workshops, panels and more. 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