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Christmas in Savannah 2026

Our picks

Ice skating

Tanger Ice Skating RinkTanger Outlets Savannah, Pooler

Parades and tree lightings

Jack Daniel’s Whiskey Walk & Christmas Tree LightingAlso Nov 27 Plant Riverside District
Savannah Holiday Tree Lighting5:30 PM Broughton Street
PickBoat Parade Viewing PartyTime TBA Broken KeelPickSavannah Lighted Boat Parade: Riverdock Watch Party7 PM 101 Cay Plaza Suite A, Savannah, GA, United States, Georgia 31421PickSavannah Boat Parade of Lights6 PM East River StreetPickBoat Parade of Lights Aboard the Georgia QueenTime TBA Georgia Queen
PickCity Market Tree Lighting & Holiday Celebration6 PM West Saint Julian Street

Holiday festivals and town celebrations

Christmas Made in the South11 AM Savannah Convention Center
Christmas on the RiverThrough Nov 28 John P. Rousakis Riverfront Plaza
Eastern Wharf Holiday Kickoff Featuring the Savannah Lighted Boat Para5 PM The Park at Eastern Wharf

Holiday markets

Savannah Christmas MarketMany dates Plant Riverside District
Pilot & Park Holiday Market5:30 PM Pilot & Park
Service Brewing Holiday Makers Market12 PM Service BrewingMerry Market at City Market2 PM Savannah City MarketWinter Market and Cookie Buffet4 PM Bryan Woods RdHoliday Market1 PM Maret Cove
Hopmas Holiday Market4 PM Hop Atomica

The Nutcracker, carols and holiday shows

Savannah – Nov 20/21: Christmas Carol Cocktail Experience8 PM West Liberty Street
Morons Christmas SpectacularAlso Nov 29 Old Town Trolley Depot
The Nutcracker5:30 PM Johnny Mercer Theatre
Y'allmark Xmas Improv Celebration Early Showing4:30 PM Victory North
Chi Chi's Christmas Cabaret Brunch11 AM Rock House Restaurant, Tybee Island

Santa and the kids

Xmas Bar & Grinch Bar Holiday Pop-upThrough Dec 10 The Grove
Gingerbread House Grand UnveilingTime TBA Power Plant Building

Holiday parties

Savannah SantaCon 20264 PM Stafford's Public House

New Year's Eve

New Years Eve Bash9 PM The Kimpton BriceAn Intimate New Year's Eve at Waving Girl9 PM The Waving Girl RooftopSavannah New Year's Eve Party 20277 PM Bar BubblyNew Years Eve Bar Crawl5 PM Artillery BarSavannah NYE Bar Crawl6 PM Barrelhouse SouthEmporium After Midnight: A New Year's Eve Gathering11 PM Perry Lane HotelThe River Runs Electric: New Year's Eve 20268 PM Rocks on the Roof

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Questions

What are the best Christmas events in Savannah in 2026?

Pulse's picks: Boat Parade Viewing Party (Nov 28, Broken Keel); Savannah Lighted Boat Parade: Riverdock Watch Party (Nov 28, 101 Cay Plaza Suite A, Savannah, GA, United States, Georgia 31421); Savannah Boat Parade of Lights (Nov 28, East River Street); Boat Parade of Lights Aboard the Georgia Queen (Nov 28, Georgia Queen); City Market Tree Lighting & Holiday Celebration (Dec 4, West Saint Julian Street).

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