Savannah, Oct. 16-18: Oatland Island's Halloween Hike, free Savannah Philharmonic concerts, Ghost Pirates hockey and the Doobie Brothers at Enmarket Arena.

Oatland Island’s Halloween Hike, three free Savannah Philharmonic concerts, two Ghost Pirates home games and the Doobie Brothers fill the weekend of Oct. 16 to 18 in Savannah.

Last checked Oct. 11, 2026. Every listing links to the organizer; confirm times and tickets there before you go.

Friday, Oct. 16

  • Art Wise: Educators on Exhibitions, 2 p.m., SCAD Museum of Art, 601 Turner Blvd. SCAD professor Heather Deyling talks about the work of Masako Miki, from SCAD.
  • Halloween Hike, arrivals at 5, 6 and 7 p.m., Oatland Island Wildlife Center. A Halloween walk through the wildlife center; advance reservations required, from Oatland Island.
  • Phil the Neighborhoods, 6:30 p.m., Calvary Day School. Free, no tickets: the Savannah Philharmonic on the road, from the Philharmonic.
  • Fall Riverfront Concert: Intracoastal Playboys, 7 to 10 p.m., The Park at Eastern Wharf. Free general admission, VIP $50, with food trucks and a bar, from Savannah’s Waterfront.
  • Savannah Ghost Pirates vs. Norfolk Admirals, Enmarket Arena, from the arena.
  • Alee Shriners Haunted House, 7 to 10 p.m., 100 Eisenberg Drive, from the Alee Shriners.

Saturday, Oct. 17

  • Forsyth Farmers’ Market, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Forsyth Park, from the market.
  • Phil the Neighborhoods, 3 p.m., Eastern Wharf. Free, no tickets, from the Philharmonic.
  • Halloween Hike, arrivals at 5, 6 and 7 p.m., Oatland Island Wildlife Center; reservations required, from Oatland Island.
  • Savannah Ghost Pirates vs. Jacksonville Icemen, Enmarket Arena, from the arena.
  • Alee Shriners Haunted House, 7 to 10 p.m., 100 Eisenberg Drive, from the Alee Shriners.

Sunday, Oct. 18

  • Phil the Neighborhoods, 3 p.m., Lake Mayer. Free, no tickets, from the Philharmonic.
  • Doobie Brothers, Enmarket Arena, from the arena.

All weekend

  • Mamma Mia, Savannah Theatre, 222 Bull St., running through Nov. 7, from the theater.
  • SCAD Museum of Art, nine exhibitions on view, including NH DePass’s “Nicolo,” which opens Oct. 12. Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, from the museum. See arts and exhibitions this month.

Regular weekend fixtures

  • Forsyth Farmers’ Market, every Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Forsyth Park, year-round.

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Frequently asked questions

What is there to do in Savannah this weekend?

Oatland Island’s Halloween Hike runs Friday and Saturday, the Ghost Pirates play home games Friday and Saturday, the Savannah Philharmonic plays three free neighborhood concerts and the Doobie Brothers play Enmarket Arena on Sunday.

Are there free events in Savannah this weekend?

Yes. The Philharmonic’s Phil the Neighborhoods concerts on Friday, Saturday and Sunday need no tickets, the Eastern Wharf riverfront concert Friday night is free for general admission, and the Forsyth Farmers’ Market is free to visit Saturday morning.

Do I need a reservation for the Oatland Island Halloween Hike?

Yes. Advance reservations are required. Arrival times are 5, 6 and 7 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 16, and Saturday, Oct. 17, Oatland Island Wildlife Center says.