# Visiting Savannah with toddlers and little kids: the plan

> The Children’s Museum and Railroad Museum share Tricentennial Park, so one stop covers a morning. Here’s a day or two, with nap time built in.

- Last checked: 2026-10-18
- One- and two-day plans with a nap in the middle
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## Top 4 can’t-miss spots

- **Savannah Children’s Museum** (Tricentennial Park, 655 Louisville Rd.): The outdoor Exploration Station is open Wed–Sun 9am–3pm. Cost: $16 per person. Site: https://chsgeorgia.org/savannah-childrens-museum/
- **Georgia State Railroad Museum** (Tricentennial Park, 655 Louisville Rd.): Admission includes the STEAM Center. Cost: $14 kids, $20 adults. Site: https://chsgeorgia.org/hours-and-admission/
- **Bull Street Library** (Midtown, 2002 Bull St.): Saturday Storytime is at 11am. Cost: Free. Site: https://liveoakpl.org/locations/bullstreet
- **Islands Library** (Wilmington Island, 50 Johnny Mercer Blvd.): Baby Storytime is Wednesday at 10:30. Cost: Free. Site: https://liveoakpl.org/locations/islands

## If you have one day

1. **MORNING**: Savannah Children’s Museum (Open at 9 · Tricentennial Park, 655 Louisville Rd. · $16 per person). https://chsgeorgia.org/savannah-childrens-museum/
2. **LUNCH**: The Pirates’ House (Buffet until 3 · Historic District · Kids’ meal $6.50–$10.50). https://thepirateshouse.com/
3. **Nap**: Back to the hotel for nap. If your little one sleeps best in the car, take a loop.
4. **AFTER NAP**: Forsyth Park (Playground time · Historic District · Free). https://www.forsythpark.com/map

## If you have two days

Day 1 is the one-day plan above. Day 2:

1. **MORNING**: Oatland Island Wildlife Center (Opens at 10 · East Savannah, 711 Sandtown Rd. · $5 kids, $7 adults). https://oatland.sccpss.com/visit/admissions-hours
2. **LUNCH**: Collins Quarter at Forsyth (Patio brunch · Forsyth Park). https://forsythpark.thecollinsquarter.com/
3. **Nap**: Back to the hotel for nap. If your little one sleeps best in the car, take a loop.
4. **AFTER NAP**: Georgia State Railroad Museum (Trains until 4 · Tricentennial Park, 655 Louisville Rd. · $14 kids, $20 adults). https://chsgeorgia.org/hours-and-admission/

## Where to stay

- **Tricentennial Park** (downtown): Three museums in one park. Near Savannah Children’s Museum and Georgia State Railroad Museum.

## Easy restaurants near the big stops

- **The Pirates’ House** (Southern, Historic District): kids’ meal $6.50–$10.50, entrée $20 adults; $9.50 ages 11 and under. https://thepirateshouse.com/
- **Collins Quarter at Forsyth** (Café, Forsyth Park): entrée ~$15–$24. https://forsythpark.thecollinsquarter.com/

## Rainy-day backup plan

- **Savannah Children’s Museum**: Outdoor play stations.
- **Georgia State Railroad Museum**: Trains next door.
- **Bull Street Library**: Indoors.
- **Islands Library**: Indoors.

## Practical tips

- Weather: The Children’s Museum has outdoor sections and closes in inclement weather; call ahead.

## Free and cheap wins

- **Bull Street Library**: Free.
- **Islands Library**: Free.
- **Forsyth Park**: Free, with free parking.

All free things to do in Savannah: https://littlesweekly.com/savannah/guide/#free


## Happening this week

- **Trick-or-Treat on River Street** (Sat 2–5pm) at River Street. Free. https://littlesweekly.com/savannah/#e-trick_or_treat_river_street
- **Michelangelo’s Women Free Family Day at the Jepson Center** (Sat 10am–5pm (activities 1–4pm)) at Jepson Center. Free for local residents (Chatham, Effingham, Bryan, Liberty, Bulloch, Jasper and Beaufort counties); kids under 12 get a free treat from 1pm. https://littlesweekly.com/savannah/#e-free_family_day_jepson
- **Trek ’n’ Treat at Skidaway Island State Park** (Sat 4–7pm (trek at 6pm)) at Skidaway Island State Park. $10 parking per vehicle, covering everyone in the car, kids included. https://littlesweekly.com/savannah/#e-trek_n_treat_skidaway
- **Frogwarts: A Magical Adventure at Savannah Children’s Museum** (Sun 11am–3pm) at Savannah Children’s Museum and Georgia State Railroad Museum. Ticketed fundraiser; buy online from the Coastal Heritage Society store (members get a discount). https://littlesweekly.com/savannah/#e-frogwarts_savannah_childrens_museum
- **Trunk or Treat at Grayson Stadium** (Fri 5–7:30pm) at Grayson Stadium. No admission listed (city Rec & Leisure event); costume contest for all ages. https://littlesweekly.com/savannah/#e-trunk_or_treat_grayson_stadium

Full list with every outing: https://littlesweekly.com/savannah/index.md

## Holiday pages

- [Santa in Savannah: breakfast with Santa, photos and Santa trains (2026)](https://littlesweekly.com/savannah/santa/index.md)
- [Christmas lights in Savannah for little kids (2026)](https://littlesweekly.com/savannah/christmas-lights/index.md)

## About this list
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## FAQ

### Is Savannah kid-friendly?
For a family with kids under 6, yes. Our Savannah guide lists 16 places we checked for little kids, plus 3 free places and 6 picks for babies and toddlers. This page adds 2 easy restaurants near the big stops and free storytimes at 1 library system. This week’s list has 26 dated outings for ages 0–6. See [free things to do in Savannah](https://littlesweekly.com/savannah/guide/#free) and [this weekend’s list](https://littlesweekly.com/savannah/).

### How many days do you need in Savannah with a toddler?
Two: Tricentennial Park one morning, River Street and a storytime the next.