What to Do in Savannah During Christmas Time…

Written by: Caroline Bergmann and Dabney Anderson

Many people spend their entire winter break doing nothing. Why be lazy when there are so many fun things to do? Christmas is a season full of cheer and excitement, and we’ve put together a list of festive activities to help you get in the Christmas spirit.

Go on a haunted ghost tour

•  Meet the ghosts of Christmas! Savannah is known for the ghosts roaming its streets. If you’ve read A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens, this is a perfect activity for you

Go ice skating at the Civic Center

• A fun activity for you and your friends. Skates are provided! 

Go to the Savannah Christmas Market

• This market is located in the Plant Riverside District. Full of tents selling art, food, and drinks, surrounded by live music performances 

See a production of the Nutcracker

• A beautiful Christmas story told through ballet! Many companies and schools do performances, including The Studio Savannah and Savannah Arts Academy 

Watch Elf: The Musical at the Historic Savannah Theatre

• A hilarious and exhilarating staged musical of the famous Christmas movie, Elf! 

See the Christmas Tree Lighting on Broughton Street

• The Annual Christmas tree lighting is on November 28th, 2025, at the intersection of Broughton and Bull Street. This is a free ceremony; anyone is welcome to watch!

Make a Christmas candle at Paddywax Candle Bar

• Make your own Christmas candle with your preferred wax and scent

Watch SCAD’s Holiday Spectacular

• The SCAD Beesharps perform a holiday show alongside Broadway stars, Adrienne Warren and Michael James Scott  

Boat Parade of Lights

• Brilliantly colored Boats with Christmas-themed lights travel along the Savannah River, beginning at the Eastern Wharf dock. You can get a fantastic view from the hotel Westin across the Savannah River. 

Shop for Christmas Ornaments at Southern Christmas on Riverstreet 

• Find the perfect decorations and ornaments for your home at this gift shop full of Christmas fun

Old Town Trolley holiday sights!

• Take a tour of downtown Savannah on a trolley and learn about Savannah’s Christmas history