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.
– Divas Through the Decades, September 17 - October 9 2025
Tribute show at the Savannah Theatre. More details
– JJ Grey and Mofro, October 1 2025
Concert at the Savannah Civic Center. More details
– Savannah Sunset Market, 1st/3rd/5th Thursdays
Evening market on Hutchinson Island, with food and artisanal products from local producers and vendors. More details
– Fun House Live, October 3 2025
Improv comedy show at Front Porch Improv Theatre. More details
– The Saddle Up Sing-Along, October 3 2025
Children’s performance at Front Porch Improv Theatre. More details
– Literary Crawl through the Green-Meldrim House, selected Fridays and Saturdays in October 2025
Special evening tours of the Green-Meldrim House featuring the words of southern authors. More details
– Forsyth Farmers Market, Saturdays 9am-1pm
Weekly farmers market in the southern part of Forsyth Park. More details
– Big Awesome, October 4 2025
Improv comedy show at Front Porch Improv Theatre. More details
– The Dinner Detective, October 4 2025
Interactive murder mystery show and dinner at The Kimpton Brice Hotel. More details
– Rap It Up, October 4 2025
Improv comedy show at Front Porch Improv Theatre. More details
– Oktoberfest, October 4-19 2025
Annual German-style Oktoberfest celebration at Plant Riverside District. More details
– Divas Through the Decades, September 17 - October 9 2025
Tribute show at the Savannah Theatre. More details
– Oktoberfest, October 4-19 2025
Annual German-style Oktoberfest celebration at Plant Riverside District. More details
– Moms Unhinged, October 8 2025
Comedy show at Victory North. More details
– An Evening with Rick Atkinson, October 9 2025
Free talk event at Congregation Mickve Israel, as part of the Georgia History Festival. More details
– Tybee Island Pirate Festival, October 9-12 2025
Popular annual festival in Tybee Island, with live music, pirate performers, parade, costume contest, market and more. More details
– Fun House Live, October 10 2025
Improv comedy show at Front Porch Improv Theatre. More details
– Literary Crawl through the Green-Meldrim House, selected Fridays and Saturdays in October 2025
Special evening tours of the Green-Meldrim House featuring the words of southern authors. More details
– Graveyard Fest, October 3-4 2025
Paranormal culture festival at Hotel Indigo Savannah Historic District. More details
– Savannah Greek Festival, October 9-11 2025
Popular annual Greek heritage festival of St Paul’s Greek Orthodox Church, with authentic Greek foods, performances, and more. More details
– POC Improv Jam, October 10 2025
Participatory improv comedy event at Front Porch Improv Theatre. More details
– The Odd Couple, October 10-12 2025
Play at the Tybee Post Theater. 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
– Mixed Media Art Workshop, October 11 2025
Mixed media art workshop with local artist Kasey Jeffrey at Historic Kennedy Pharmacy, as part of the Artisan Spotlight Series. More details
– Westin Fall Fest, October 11 2025
Fall family event at The Club at Savannah Harbor Croquet Lawn, with pumpkin painting, craft activities, carnival games, mini golf and more. More details
– Skidaway Marine Science Day, October 11 2025
Free family event at the UGA Skidaway Marine Science campus, with behind-the-scenes aquarium access, hands-on reptile exhibit, educational activities and more. More details
– Blues, Brews, BBQ & Bourbon Festival, October 11 2025
Food and drink festival at The Park at Eastern Wharf to benefit the Coast Conservation Association, with craft beer and whiskey tastings, Texas-style BBQ and local bands. More details
– Savannah River Takeover, October 11 2025
Truck and car show and live country music at the Savannah Convention Center. More details
– Big Awesome, October 11 2025
Improv comedy show at Front Porch Improv Theatre. More details
– The Po’ Ramblin’ Boys, October 11 2025
Concert at District Live. More details
– Wizprov, October 11 2025
Dungeons and Dragons themed improv comedy show at Front Porch Improv Theatre. More details
– Comedian Michael Cheselka, October 11 2025
Comedy show at 1 Jefferson Street. More details
– Oktoberfest, October 4-19 2025
Annual German-style Oktoberfest celebration at Plant Riverside District. More details
– Savannah Sunset Market, 1st/3rd/5th Thursdays
Evening market on Hutchinson Island, with food and artisanal products from local producers and vendors. More details
– Riverfront Concert Series featuring The Intracoastal Playboys, October 16 2025
Free family-friendly concert at The Park at Eastern Wharf, in association with the Savannah Stopover Music Festival. More details
– Historic Savannah Foundation Lecture Series: “Discovering Savannah’s Municipal Cemeteries, Past and Present,” October 16 2025
Lecture by the City of Savannah’s Archives Director and History Officer Luciana Spracher. More details
– Centennial Peacock Party, October 17 2025
Fundraising cocktail party at the Cathedral of St John the Baptist to benefit the Flannery O’Connor Childhood Home. More details
– Fun House Improv Comedy, October 17 2025
Improv comedy show at Front Porch Improv Theatre. More details
– Deadly Disguise: Murder Mystery Experience, October 17 2025
Murder mystery experience at Rainbow House. More details
– Little Shop of Horrors, October 17 - November 1 2025
Musical at the Savannah Theatre. More details
– Literary Crawl through the Green-Meldrim House, selected Fridays and Saturdays in October 2025
Special evening tours of the Green-Meldrim House featuring the words of southern authors. More details
– Forsyth Farmers Market, Saturdays 9am-1pm
Weekly farmers market in the southern part of Forsyth Park. More details
– Nevermore Ball and Signing, October 18 2025
Book convention at Tybee Island Wedding Chapel, with authors, signings and panels, evening ball and more. More details
– Gray’s Reef Discovery Center Grand Re-Opening and Earth is Blue Block Party, October 18 2025
Special event at the Gray’s Reef Ocean Discovery Center, with educational exhibits, local vendors, food and drink and other activities. More details
– Big Awesome Improv Comedy, October 18 2025
Improv comedy show at Front Porch Improv Theatre. More details
– Camp Show, October 18 2025
Improv comedy show at Front Porch Improv Theatre. More details
– WBC Presents Cinderella, October 19 2025
Ballet performance at the Savannah Civic Center. More details
– Kevin Gates – The Amilio Tour, October 19 2025
Concert at Enmarket Arena. More details
– Polyphony, October 19 2025
Concert at the Cathedral of St John the Baptist. More details
– Little Shop of Horrors, October 17 - November 1 2025
Musical at the Savannah Theatre. More details
– Taste of the Coast, October 20 2025
Special event at UGA Marine Education Center And Aquarium, with cooking demonstration, tastings, and talk about the Georgia seafood industry. 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
– Jordan Davis: Ain’t Enough Road Tour, October 24 2025
Concert at Enmarket Arena. More details
– Hippie Sabotage, October 24 2025
Concert at Victory North. More details
– Fun House Improv Comedy, October 24 2025
Improv comedy show at Front Porch Improv Theatre. More details
– Literary Crawl through the Green-Meldrim House, selected Fridays and Saturdays in October 2025
Special evening tours of the Green-Meldrim House featuring the words of southern authors. 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
– Trick or Treat on River Street, October 25 2025
Children’s afternoon Halloween trick-or-treating event along River Street. More details
– Squeaky Clean benefiting Jacob G Smith, October 25 2025
Family improv comedy show at Front Porch Improv Theatre. More details
– An Evening With Joanne Shaw Taylor, October 25 2025
Concert at District Live. More details
– The Dinner Detective, October 25 2025
Interactive murder mystery show and dinner at The Kimpton Brice Hotel. More details
– Big Awesome Improv Comedy, October 25 2025
Improv comedy show at Front Porch Improv Theatre. 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
– Jo Koy, October 26 2025
Comedy show at the Savannah Civic Center. More details
– Little Shop of Horrors, October 17 - November 1 2025
Musical at the Savannah Theatre. 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
– SCAD Savannah Film Festival, October 25 - November 1 2025
Big annual film festival with film screenings, premieres, workshops, panels and more. More details
– South Carolina Ballet’s Dracula: Ballet With A Bite, October 28 2025
Ballet performance at the Savannah Civic Center. More details
– Savannah Sunset Market, 1st/3rd/5th Thursdays
Evening market on Hutchinson Island, with food and artisanal products from local producers and vendors. More details
– VOICE Salon Series: Villains and Vixens, October 30 2025
Concert at the Green-Meldrim House. More details
– Tiny Beautiful Things, October 30 - November 9 2025
Play at Vintage Events Center. More details
– The Dinner Detective, October 31 2025
Interactive murder mystery show and dinner at The Kimpton Brice Hotel. More details
– Fun House Improv Comedy, October 31 2025
Improv comedy show at Front Porch Improv Theatre. More details
– Widespread Panic, October 31 - November 1 2025
Concert at Enmarket Arena. More details
– Forsyth Farmers Market, Saturdays 9am-1pm
Weekly farmers market in the southern part of Forsyth Park. More details
– Savannah Rails to Trails 25k/50k, November 1 2025
Long-distance races along the rail trail from Fort Pulaski, to benefit the preservation of the trail and fort. More details
– Eastern Wharf Oyster and Pig Roast, November 1 2025
Steamed oysters, pig roast and live music on the Riverfront at Eastern Wharf. More details
– TobyMac – Heaven on My Mind: Start to Finish Live, November 1 2025
Concert at the Savannah Civic Center. More details
– Big Awesome Improv Comedy, November 1 2025
Improv comedy show at Front Porch Improv Theatre. 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