Good morning, Savannah! It’s one of those “now or never” days for last minute gift shopping. Here’s what’s happening this week.

In today’s newsletter:

And much more… let’s dive in!

Savannah Sweet Tea Company is running a holiday giveaway on Instagram, giving one lucky winner sweet tea for an entire year, plus a Savannah Sweet Tea hat and t shirt. The giveaway is open now but closes soon, and entries are being accepted directly on Instagram. Check out the post below to enter before it ends, the winner will be announced in the coming days 👇

Baby’s General Store has officially closed its doors, bringing a quick end to one of the more charming recent additions to Savannah’s neighborhood retail scene. The small shop at 410 E. 37th Street, which opened earlier this year in a restored former gas station, served its final day of business this week.

🍽️ Christmas Dinner at McDonough’s

Thursday, December 25 | 11 a.m.–4 p.m. | McDonough’s Restaurant & Lounge
A Christmas Day dinner at McDonough’s featuring traditional holiday dishes served throughout the afternoon.
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🎄 Christmas in Wartime at the Green-Meldrim House

December 26–28 | Green-Meldrim House
Step back in time and experience how the holidays were celebrated in Savannah during the Civil War era.
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🕯️ The Jingle Bells Tour of Laurel Grove Cemetery

Saturday, December 27 | 11 a.m.–1 p.m. | Laurel Grove Cemetery (North)
A guided holiday themed walking tour exploring the history of Laurel Grove Cemetery and its connection to the song “Jingle Bells.”
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🎄 Festival of Trees at Plant Riverside District

Daily | 8 a.m.-11 a.m. | Plant Riverside District
Plant Riverside’s annual Festival of Trees returns, filling the Power Plant Lobby with a forest of themed Christmas trees decorated by local businesses and organizations. The display is open daily from 8am–11am throughout the holiday season.
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🎄 Savannah Christmas Market at Plant Riverside District

Until December 31 | 11:00am–9:00pm | Plant Riverside District
Savannah Christmas Market brings a European style holiday celebration to Plant Riverside with Santa photos, food, shopping, and festive events all season.
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🎷 The Savannah Jazz Christmas Concert

Thursday, December 25 | 5 p.m. | Plant Riverside District
A Christmas Day jazz concert featuring Teddy Adams and the Savannah Jazz All-Stars at Plant Riverside District.
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🎭 Very Best of Broadway: Holiday Edition

Saturday, December 27 | 6 p.m. | Victory North Savannah
A holiday themed Broadway vocal performance featuring Molly Bass, Ben Templeton, Daniel Bosch, and Amelie Steffen.
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🎄 A Christmas Tradition at the Savannah Theatre

December 23, 24 & 26 | Various Times | Savannah Theatre
Savannah’s longest running holiday show returns for its final performances, bringing glitz, music, comedy, and classic Christmas spirit to the stage.
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🎬 Holiday Hangs at Two Tides

Every Sunday in December | 7 a.m.–10 p.m. | Two Tides Brewing
A Sunday series at Two Tides featuring holiday movies, themed snacks, and drinks throughout the day.
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