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Happy Friday, Savannah. You know the drill – grab your coffee (or whatever you sip in the morning), kick back, and let Savannah Brief serve up everything you need to know for the weekend ahead.
In today’s edition: Pink market fundraiser, trick or treat on River Street, community pumpkin painting, and more.
Let’s get to it.
— Cait Baker
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📰 In the news
Events pack the streets: Major delays were expected in Savannah on Saturday, Oct. 25, as SSU’s Homecoming Parade, Pride Festival, SCAD Film Fest, and the Walk to End Alzheimer’s impacted downtown traffic and parking — see routes and timing details.
Support for safer mobility: Bike Walk Savannah received a $57,544.30 grant from the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety to bolster education, safety campaigns, bike lights for those in need, and the Bike SAV map — see what’s funded.
Campus-wide AI skills launch: Savannah State University is among 30 schools in IBM’s SkillsBuild AI Freshmen HBCU Initiative, requiring first-year students to complete an AI course and opening access to badges, micro-internships, and mentoring — get all the details.
Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175 per month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.
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Collected coastal style with a chic, local twist
In Savannah’s Design District, a longtime favorite nails the collected, coastal, chic vibe. One Fish Two Fish is where locals go when a room needs personality without starting from scratch.
Shelves are stacked with lighting, mirrors, rugs, design books, glassware, and serveware, plus the little accents that mysteriously tie everything together. There’s furniture sprinkled in, and a gift registry for all those serial engagements.
The team is friendly and happy to help you layer textures and tones without overdoing it. Ask for guidance or browse and let inspiration strike.
Bonus: the Annex keeps the style energy going with apparel and accessories, so your earrings can vibe with throw pillows (kidding… mostly). If your place could use a refresh, give One Fish Two Fish a look before the holiday drop-ins start.
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🫶 We got your back
Operatic thrills await: A few tickets remain for Savannah VOICE Festival’s new VOICE Salon Series opener, Villains and Vixens, on Thursday, Oct. 30 at 6:30 PM at the historic Green-Meldrim House. Tickets are $95 and include an autumnal buffet with fine wines, with discounted season packages also available. Get all the details.
Simple, structured wellness training: Savannah Breath Reset, led by breath coach Chase Barber, has launched its 6-Week Breath Reset Program to retrain dysfunctional breathing and calm the nervous system. Weekly 60-minute group sessions in Savannah run Nov 2 to Dec 7. Open to beginners and pros, with tools to reduce anxiety, improve sleep, and boost energy. Limited spots. See program dates and details.
Get lost (on purpose): Craving peak fall vibes without the long haul? At Madrac Farms, wander a breezy corn maze, pick pumpkins, and let kids loose on simple, local-feeling fun. It’s relaxed, not touristy… the low-effort, high-smile outing your group chat might actually commit to this weekend.
An emergency vet visit could cost you $7,000+ (ask me how I know 🙃). From the initial fee just to be seen to x-rays, surgery, medicine, and aftercare, it adds up quicker than a chew toy turns into a crime scene. The good news? You could get up to 90% cash back on your vet bill with this pet insurance plan.
Break up with debt for good: These guys can help you cut ties, pay up to 30% less than you owe, and finally get some peace. This isn’t your average debt relief advice… it’s a financial fresh start, complete with a victory dance and happy cry or two when your balance hits zero.
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📆 Around town this weekend
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Today
🎀 Pink Market at Plant Riverside District @ Riverwalk | Friday (10/24) at 5:00pm – Take a lap on the Riverwalk for the Pink Market at Plant Riverside. Free to wander, shop local makers, hear live music, and sample drink specials. Proceeds benefit the Telfair Mammography Fund, so your retail therapy comes with receipts you can feel good about.
🎨 Encounter imaginative force at Fine Arts Showcase @ Alexander Hall | Friday (10/24) at 6:00pm – SCAD opens the studios for painting, photography, printmaking, and ceramics, with live demos that make it look easy and standout student and alumni work. Pull your own print, shop work for sale, and enjoy creativity that is free, open to all, and unstuffy.
This weekend
🐶 Wag-O-Ween Weekend!| Saturday (10/25) at 12:00pm – Costume your pup and stroll from the Riverfront to Starland for Savannah’s 20th year of doggy trick-or-treating. Tickets per pup include a map and goody bag, work both days, and support local rescues, with Pulaski Square hosting the photobooth, merch, and the glorious wiener races.
🍬 Trick or Treat on River Street @ Riverwalk | Saturday (10/25) at 2:00pm – Bring the kids to River Street for a Halloween candy crawl at Plant Riverside, with favorite spots doling out treats. They load up while you get steps, then cap it with pumpkin painting with Glitter Box and a Hotel Transylvania screening in MLK Park.
🎃 Community Pumpkin Painting & Decorating @ New Riverside Barn Park | Sunday (10/26) at 2:00pm – Pumpkin painting is popping up at Riverside Barn Park, and it beats carving goo from your sink. Bring the family, vyour creativity, and a small pumpkin, they’ll supply paints and brushes. Hosted by Tanya Sjodin, please RSVP so no one shares a brush.
🍺 Barks & Brews for the Humane Society @ The Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa | Sunday (10/26) at 3:00pm – Bring cat litter, dog treats, or Purina kibble, and your first drink is free at the Westin’s River Lawn, with 15% of the rest going to the Humane Society. Leashed dogs welcome, no pet required. Fair warning, the river breeze pairs well with impulse adoptions.
👻 Haunted Hotel Dinner Experience @ Pacci Italian Kitchen + Bar | Sunday (10/26) at 5:00pm – Settle in for a spine-tingling, four-course feast where Savannah’s haunted vibes meet chef-level swagger—think Nashville gator bites, pistachio-crusted loin, and pumpkin cake à la mode. Tickets are just $45, and you can level up with craft cocktails or a glass (or two) from the bar. Dress to impress the spirits; they’ve got opinions.
Next week
🎨 Oil & Acrylics Return to Basics: Color, Technique & Design @ Art League Academy | Monday (10/27) at 1:00pm – Sharpen your brush (or palette knife) with a 4-week Monday series led by Alex Sharma—perfect for total beginners to seasoned artists needing a tune-up. Expect demos, hands-on technique drills, and a finished painting each class, plus thoughtful crits to level up your color, composition, and confidence.
🎼 Phil the Neighborhoods| Monday (10/27) at 5:00pm – Your SavPhil is popping up for its fifth annual run of free neighborhood concerts, the good kind where your lawn chair doubles as VIP seating. Expect strings, pops, and porch vibes in parks and squares. Bring the kids, the dog, and your neighborly small talk.
🧛 Dracula @ Savannah Civic Center | Tuesday (10/28) at 7:00pm – Craving a night that actually bites? South Carolina Ballet brings Dracula to the Johnny Mercer Theater, all sweeping capes, smoky drama, and a score that creeps under your skin. It is haunting, sensual, and gloriously over the top, perfect for a grown-up night out.
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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🎶 Live music & entertainment
- 10/24 2025 Beer Olympics @ Bogeys Sports Bar – 8 pm
- 10/25 It’s Fall Y’all: A Rooftop Brunch @ Myrtle & Rose – 11 am
- 10/25 Savannah Halloween Bar Crawl @ Stafford’s Public House – 4 pm
- 10/26 Jeff Allen The Human Condition Tour @ Tybee Post Theater – 4 pm
- 10/30 Thomas Claxton @ Randy Wood Guitars – 7 pm
- 10/30 Ghosted ~ A Spooky Savannah Improv Show @ Stafford’s Public House – 8 pm
- 10/31 The Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Dinner Show @ The Kimpton Brice – 7 pm
- 10/31 Lightwatch @ Barrelhouse South – 7 pm
- 11/1 Amp’d Brunch @ Electric Moon – 11 am
- 11/2 Flute Day with Sarah Shin @ St George’s Episcopal Church – 2 pm
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🏠️ Price is right – Savannah edition
How it works: We’re going to give you some facts about a home for sale, including a picture of the outside, the kitchen, and one additional room. Your job? Guess how much it’s listed for (preferably before you click to find out).
Listed by: Andrew Cosey (Corcoran Austin Hill Realty)
A proper Victorian with Savannah swagger, built for Virginia Lloyd Drane and Captain Henry Marty Drane, flaunting graceful proportions, filigreed trim, and fireplace vignettes, all tuned up with smart updates. Four ensuite bedrooms, including a main level suite, keep the historic romance without the creaks.
A side porch slips into a walled garden made for soirées, rare off-street parking steals the stress. The carriage house brings two bonus units for guests, studio, or income. Savannah’s Landmark Historic District address means strolling to Forsyth Park, galleries, and late-night bites.
Make your guess, then (and only then)… see how much it costs →
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