Give Back and Get Outside

by Adithi Vimalanathan October 15th, 2026October 14th, 2026 Why you can trust The Current

Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026

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We’re in thick of fall, with weather getting chillier and pumpkin spice popping up everywhere. Scroll down to find ways to give back, meet new neighbors and have some autumn fun!

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FREEBIES!

From managing editor Susan Catron

🎻 Neighborhood music: Free community performances by the Savannah Philharmonic as part of its Phil The Neighborhood series. Three chances to bring your chair and enjoy: 6:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16 at Calvary Day School, 3 p.m. Saturday at Oct. 17; and 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 18 at Lake Mayer. Free. More info

🥪 Give some time: Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia needs volunteers for Brown Bag Saturday, 9 a.m. to noon on Sat. Oct. 17. Volunteers pack food bags to ensure that seniors in our community have enough food to last through the end of the month. 1380 Chatham Parkway. More info.

💻 Build your digital skills: Build confidence with a friendly, hands-on approach to mastering everyday technology. 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21, WW Law Library, 909 E. Bolton St., Savannah. More info.

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Get Cultured!

From environment reporter Mary Landers

🍿Port Wentworth Fall Festival & Movie Night: Free family fun with an outdoor movie, food trucks, and vendors. 5:30-9 p.m., Friday, Oct. 16 at 317 Cantyre St. Free admission. More info.

🐼 Panda Fest: Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander culture all weekend with food, art, performances, and family activities. 4-10 p.m., Friday, Oct. 16; 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, and 10 a.m.- 8 p.m.; Sunday, Oct. 18, at Tanger Outlets, 200 Tanger Outlets Blvd., Pooler. $10 to $35 — Children under six are free. More info.

🗽Coastal Georgia Historical Society Fall Program: A talk on defining the American spirit through heritage tourism, with author Cheryl Hargrove exploring places that shaped the nation, followed by a conversation on Coastal Georgia’s contributions. 6 p.m, Tuesday, Oct. 20 at 610 Beachview Drive, St. Simons Island. Free for members, otherwise $15. More info.

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Being a Neighbor

From Glynn County reporter Jabari Gibbs

🐣 Baby Shower: In collaboration with the Coastal Coalition for Children, Amerigroup is hosting a community baby shower from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on October 15 at 905 E. Broad St. in Darien. Free diapers and wipes will be available while supplies last. You will be able to meet representatives afterward to learn about the resources they offer.

🎊 Sapelo Cultural Day: Get your tickets for Sapelo Island Cultural Day, held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on October 17th on Sapelo Island, where descendants, community members and visitors gather for a day of Gullah/Geechee culture, music, storytelling, food and fellowship.

🥫Food Pantry: The Brunswick Housing Authority Good Neighbor Food Pantry will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. on Thursday, October 15, at 1200 Albany Street (Jobs Plus Building). Food items may include proteins, canned goods, beans, eggs, cheese, butter, rice, and more. The pantry is open to all BHA Residents, FSS Participants, and HCV Participants.

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Ancestry, Archives & Art House Films

From visual journalist Justin Taylor

🧬 Ancestry: Soy como Soy, a collective of Latin and Native American artists, explores identity and memory in “Digital Ancestry.” The opening is 6-8:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16 at the Otis S. Johnson Cultural Arts Center, 201 Montgomery St., Savannah. Info here.

🎬 Art House Films: The SCAD Savannah Film Festival returns Oct. 24-31 with premieres, panels and a “Docs to Watch” documentary panel at venues across Savannah. Info here.

🗣️ Archives: Hear Mark Cáceres talk about his gelatin silver prints in “There Are Names for What Binds Us” at 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22 at the Savannah Center for Photography, 2205 Price St., Savannah. Info here.

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Take a Look Around

From social media editor Sarah Harwell

🚂 Ride that Train: Take a seat and take a look into the history of transportation at the Georgia State Railroad Museum every Friday-Sunday in October. Head out on a short train ride with hourly departures from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. on October weekends. Rides are first come, first served. Ticket information here.

🎃 Get Spooky in St. Marys: Get in the Halloween spirit and learn more about the city of St. Marys on the Halloween Murder, Mayhem, and Martinis Extravaganza Tour. On Thursday through Saturday Oct. 15-17 go on a historical tour of St. Marys featuring real murder tales and haunted drinks at 400 Osborne Street, St. Marys. Tickets information here.

🚜 Farm Fun: Visit the Lynn Family Farm for the Fall on the Farm from 10 a.m.- 6 p.m. every Saturday in October at 75993 Hwy 46 E, Metter, for family-friendly farm fun. Featuring pumpkins, pecans, and livestock, there’s seasonal fall fun for all ages. Enjoy hay rides, a pumpkin patch, barrel ride, corn maze and more with a $10 entry ticket. More info here.

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