Savannah events Oct. 14 to Nov. 25: the SCAD Savannah Film Festival Oct. 24-31, Wag-O-Ween, Ghost Pirates hockey and Christmas Made in the South Nov. 13-15.

Last checked Oct. 14, 2026. Rebuilt on the first of each month. Every listing links to the organizer; confirm times and tickets there before you go. For the coming weekend, see things to do this weekend; for museums, theater and concerts, see arts and exhibitions this month.

The SCAD Savannah Film Festival takes over downtown Oct. 24-31, Halloween fills the last two weekends of October and the holiday shopping season opens in mid-November. Here is what is on, week by week, from the organizers’ own listings.

Updated Oct. 11: the Savannah Wiener Dog Races moved to Oct. 31 because of Tropical Storm Isaias.

Updated Oct. 14: added the Pooler pumpkin patch and fall festival, and the Veterans Day Parade on Nov. 11 (2026 time not yet announced).

Plan ahead

  • Tickets: film festival tickets, Enmarket Arena events and Oatland’s Halloween Hike sell in advance; the hike requires a reservation.
  • Free: Forsyth Farmers’ Market every Saturday, three Savannah Philharmonic neighborhood concerts Oct. 16-18 and Trick-or-Treat on River Street Oct. 24.
  • Halloween: see Halloween events, trick-or-treat hours and pumpkin patches and fall festivals.

Every Saturday

Forsyth Farmers’ Market, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Forsyth Park. Open year-round, rain or shine, with produce, meat and locally made food from farmers across the coast, according to the market. See our farmers markets guide for SNAP details.

This week: Oct. 14 to 18

  • Wurlitzer Wednesdays, 11 a.m. to noon Wednesday, Oct. 14, Lucas Theatre for the Arts, 32 Abercorn St.: a tour of the 1925 theater and a demonstration of its original Wurlitzer organ, from SCAD.
  • The Red Clay Strays, Thursday, Oct. 15, Enmarket Arena.
  • Halloween Hike, Friday, Oct. 16, and Saturday, Oct. 17, Oatland Island Wildlife Center. Arrival times 5, 6 and 7 p.m.; advance reservations required, from Oatland Island.
  • Alee Shriners Haunted House, 7 to 10 p.m. every Friday and Saturday through Oct. 31, 100 Eisenberg Drive, from the Alee Shriners.
  • Savannah Philharmonic in the neighborhoods, free, no tickets: 6:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16, at Calvary Day School; 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, at Eastern Wharf; and 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 18, at Lake Mayer, from the Philharmonic.
  • Fall Riverfront Concert, 7 to 10 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16, The Park at Eastern Wharf, with the Intracoastal Playboys. Free general admission; VIP $50, from Savannah’s Waterfront.
  • Savannah Ghost Pirates hockey, home games Friday, Oct. 16, against the Norfolk Admirals and Saturday, Oct. 17, against the Jacksonville Icemen, at Enmarket Arena.
  • Doobie Brothers, Sunday, Oct. 18, Enmarket Arena.

Next week: Oct. 19 to 25

  • Ghost Pirates hockey, Friday, Oct. 23, against the South Carolina Stingrays and Saturday, Oct. 24, against the Jacksonville Icemen, Enmarket Arena.
  • Trick-or-Treat on River Street, 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, with more than 30 waterfront merchants, from Savannah’s Waterfront.
  • Wag-O-Ween, noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, and Sunday, Oct. 25: dogs and their people trick-or-treat downtown and in the Starland District, with registration in Pulaski Square and Starland Yard, from Wag-O-Ween.
  • Risen Savior fall festival, noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, and Sunday, Oct. 25, 1755 Quacco Road, Pooler, with carnival games, bounce houses and a hot food sale. The church’s pumpkin patch is open daily through Oct. 31, from Risen Savior Lutheran Church. More on our pumpkin patches page.
  • SCAD Savannah Film Festival opens Saturday, Oct. 24. See the next section and our film festival page.

Later in October

  • SCAD Savannah Film Festival, Saturday, Oct. 24, to Saturday, Oct. 31, at SCAD’s theaters downtown, including the Trustees Theater and the Lucas Theatre. Daytime tickets are $10 and evening gala tickets $17, from the festival.
  • SCAD Fine Arts Showcase, 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, Alexander Hall, 668 Indian St., with work from SCAD’s painting, printmaking and ceramics programs, from SCAD.
  • Halloween Karaoke Cruise, Friday, Oct. 30, on the River Explorer, from Savannah Harbor Cruises.
  • Gavin Adcock, Friday, Oct. 30, Enmarket Arena.
  • Savannah Wiener Dog Races, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, Plant Riverside District, with a doggie parade and costume contest before the heats. Moved from Oct. 10 because of Tropical Storm Isaias, from Savannah’s Waterfront.
  • Mamma Mia runs through Saturday, Nov. 7, at the Savannah Theatre, 222 Bull St., from the theater.

November

  • Ghost Pirates hockey, Sunday, Nov. 1, against the Greenville Swamp Rabbits; Thursday, Nov. 5, against the Atlanta Gladiators; Friday, Nov. 6, against Greenville; Sunday, Nov. 8, against the Orlando Solar Bears; and Thursday, Nov. 12, against the Trois-Rivieres Lions, at Enmarket Arena.
  • Veterans Day Parade, Wednesday, Nov. 11, downtown. The 2026 start time and route have not been published; the 2025 parade began at 10 a.m. See our Veterans Day Parade page for last year’s route and closures.
  • Christmas Made in the South, Friday, Nov. 13, to Sunday, Nov. 15, Savannah Convention Center. Adults $10 at the door, from the show. More in our holiday shopping page.
  • Fiddler on the Roof, Nov. 13-29, Savannah Theatre, 222 Bull St., from the theater.
  • “Mikey and Nicky” 50th anniversary screening, 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13, Trustees Theater, 216 E. Broughton St., from SCAD.
  • Harvest Festival and Cane Grinding, 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, Oatland Island Wildlife Center, from Oatland Island.
  • Savannah Philharmonic: Brahms’ Requiem, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, Lucas Theatre for the Arts, with the Savannah Philharmonic Chorus, from the Philharmonic.
  • Savannah Christmas Market opens Thursday, Nov. 19, at Plant Riverside District and runs through Jan. 3, from Plant Riverside.

Regular events

  • Forsyth Farmers’ Market, Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Forsyth Park.
  • Wurlitzer Wednesdays, 11 a.m. at the Lucas Theatre on listed Wednesdays: Oct. 14, Nov. 11 and Nov. 18, from SCAD’s calendar.

Looking ahead

Thanksgiving is Nov. 26; see our Thanksgiving page for the Turkey Trot and what is closed. The Enmarket Savannah Bridge Run will not be held in 2026; see our Bridge Run page. Savannah’s big annual events each have their own page, updated every year: the Savannah Book Festival (Feb. 4-7, 2027), the St. Patrick’s Day Parade (March 17), the Savannah Music Festival (April 2-17, 2027) and the free Savannah Jazz Festival in September.

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What this means for you

  • The best free bets: the Saturday market, the Philharmonic’s neighborhood concerts and Trick-or-Treat on River Street.
  • Book the Halloween Hike now; it needs a reservation.
  • Film festival evening galas sell out; buy single tickets early.

More: parks and trails and road construction and closures.

Frequently asked questions

What is going on in Savannah in October 2026?

The SCAD Savannah Film Festival runs Oct. 24-31, Oatland Island holds its Halloween Hike Oct. 16-17, Wag-O-Ween is Oct. 24-25 and the Ghost Pirates play home games at Enmarket Arena from Oct. 16.

When is the SCAD Savannah Film Festival 2026?

Saturday, Oct. 24, through Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026, at SCAD’s theaters downtown, according to the festival. Single tickets are on sale online and at the SCAD Box Office, 216 E. Broughton St.

When are the Savannah Wiener Dog Races in 2026?

The races moved from Oct. 10 to Saturday, Oct. 31, because of Tropical Storm Isaias. They start at 11 a.m. at Plant Riverside District, Savannah’s Waterfront says.

Is the Forsyth Farmers’ Market open in October?

Yes. It is open every Saturday, year-round, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Forsyth Park.

What free things are there to do in Savannah this month?

The Saturday farmers market in Forsyth Park, three free Savannah Philharmonic neighborhood concerts Oct. 16-18, the free Eastern Wharf riverfront concert Oct. 16 and Trick-or-Treat on River Street Oct. 24.