The Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa andSavannah Harbor Foundation are pleased to announce that the 17th Annual Savannah Harbor Holiday Series offers guests and locals the most exciting holiday experiences. Attendees will delight all season long visiting enjoying holiday brunches for both Thanksgiving & Christmas, Santa’s Workshop, Breakfasts with Santa, the holiday lighted boat parade, and more. This year the Savannah Harbor Holiday Series at The Westin Savannah Harbor will feature riveting concerts, world famous Gingerbread Displays & Competition, festive dining experiences and celebrations throughout the season.

The Westin Savannah Harbor, Savannah Harbor Foundation, Savannah Morning News, WTOC, iHeartMedia and a myriad of other high profile local businesses have appreciated your support to create an event that is enjoyed by thousands of Low Country residents.  We are excited to welcome groups like the Oatland Island Wildlife Center, Loop it Up Savanah, Savannah Children's Choir, and more as they raise awareness and funds for their initiatives through the 2017 Savannah Harbor Holiday Series. Some of these events include the Boat Parade of Lights, Equinox Holiday Concert, and the 2nd Annual Holiday Hickory Golf Classic.

Over the years, the Savannah Harbor Foundation has helped raise over $500,000 for children’s and family charities in the region through events like this.
 
2017 HEADLINE ATTRACTIONS & EVENTS:

Gingerbread Display & Competition - Each year thousands of visitors make the pilgrimage to the Westin to delight in these culinary creations! The competition includes adult (18 & over) and student (17 & under) divisions, and is open for anyone to participate—collections end November 19th. We invite all to view this spectacular display in the main lobby, at The Club and on the second floor of the resort Thursday, November 23rd through December 31st. Free and open to the public, but nightly events will charge a small fee for charity.

November 23rd - Thanksgiving Brunch at The Westin Savannah - Roasted turkey & lamb, juicy prime rib, cornbread stuffing, decadent desserts and so much more. Families will enjoy the season's best at the world-famous Thanksgiving Brunch inside the main dining room of Aqua Star at The Westin Savannah Harbor golf resort & spa. $75 Adults, $35 Children, reserve seats at OpenTable.com

November 25th – WTOC Boat Parade of Lights - A Christmas parade, Savannah style! The WTOC-TV Boat Parade on Saturday, November 25th will feature over 40 boats, holiday concert, Bag Pipes, Oglethorpe’s Christmas Proclamation, snow machines, kids’ activities, the arrival of Santa Claus and a fireworks extravaganza you won’t want to miss sponsored by Falcon Fireworks!! Saturday, November 25, 2017 - $10 admission for charity, Purchase Tickets at SavannahHarborFoundation.com

November 26th – Turkey Bowl Golf Shamble - Join us for our Annual Turkey Bowl Shamble, Sun. Nov. 26th at 9 am. The cost is only $89 per Two Person Adult team, which is $44.50 per player. Adult/Junior Teams (16 and under) are only $59 per Two Person Team. We will award 1st and 2nd place in each flight along with on course contests. We will have Food & Beverage Specials available all day. Sign up by calling 912-201-2240 or email [email protected]

December  2, 9 - Breakfast with Santa at Aqua Star - This year, guests of Aqua Star will enjoy a special treat on the first and second Saturday in December.  Ol' Saint Nick will be treating us with his presence inside the main dining room of Aqua Star as the smell of pancakes and decadent waffles fill the air. Reservations at OpenTable.com

December 10th - Fabulous Equinox Holiday Concert in Support of the Empty Stocking Fund - Join Jeremy Davis Jeremy Davis, Clay Johnson and the Fabulous Equinox Orchestra, The Savannah Morning News and the Savannah Harbor Foundation in support of The Empty Stocking Fund onSunday, December 10th!  18 amazing musicians and a swingin' Holiday show Live from The Westin Savannah Grand Ballroom. $60 includes a spectacular 3-course dinner and a fabulous show! Proceeds donated to the Empty Stocking Fund. Dinner and General Admission Tickets available now at SavannahHarborFoundation.com

December  31st – New Year’s Eve Dinner at Aqua Star – Join us at Aqua Star for a delicious New Year's Eve dinner overlooking the best views of Savanah and live music from The Sapphire Bullets! Executive Chef Anthony Burdo will delight you with a 4-course masterpiece paired with a bottle of bubbly. $129++ Adult, $30++ Children, Enjoy the Dinner our NYE AfterParty for just $179+, Reservations available at OpenTable.com.

December  31st – New Year’s Eve Party at The Westin  - It’s the biggest party in Savannah on New Year’s Eve!  Join us in our Grand Ballroom for cocktails and a champagne toast at the stroke of midnight to bring in the New Year with fireworks on the Savannah River. $75 p, must be 21 or over. Tickets available at https://cityspin.com/savannah/e/westinnewyears

Last year, over 20,000 visitors made the pilgrimage to Hutchinson Island to enjoy the holiday festivities. According to Mark Spadoni, President of the Savannah Harbor Foundation and General Manager of The Westin Savannah said, “We are fortunate to have the opportunity to serve the Savannah community by offering a truly family-friendly holiday event. This is my favorite time of year, beginning with Thanksgiving when families gather to reflect and express gratitude to and for each other,” explained Spadoni. “The Foundation strives to bring joy especially to families who may be struggling – be it financially, health-related, or with other stresses that can bog us down. My greatest joy comes from providing an escape, a moment in time when none of that matters and families can be free to love and appreciate one-another without interruption. If we have done that, we have accomplished our mission.”  
 
FULL SPECIAL EVENT SCHEDULE – Most Tickets Available or linked at SavanahHarborFoundation.com

November 23rd - Thanksgiving Brunch at The Westin Savannah - Roasted turkey & lamb, juicy prime rib, cornbread stuffing, decadent desserts and so much more. Savannah families will enjoy the season's best at the world-famous Thanksgiving Brunch inside the Grand Ballroom of The Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa. $75 pp, $35 Children

November 23rd - Thanksgiving Dinner at The Westin Savannah - Enjoy a plated Thanksgiving dinner at the famous Aqua Star Restaurant. Our delicious three-course dinner is $48.00 per person, kids 11 and under are $24.00. For reservations, please visit OpenTable or call (912) 201-2085.

Saturday, November 25 – Savannah Harbor Foundation Boat Parade of Lights presented by WTOC-TV and Official Christmas Tree Lighting, with the city’s 2nd largest Fireworks Display presented by Falcon Fireworks. $10 admission, $20 VIP, Supporting The Greenbriar Children’s Center & Savannah Harbor Foundation
 
Friday, December 1 – Palmetto Bronze Hand Bell Performance – Harbor Ballroom - $5 Admission Supporting Savannah Harbor Foundation, Tickets at savannahharborfoundation.com
 
Saturday, December 2 – Palmetto Bronze Hand Bell Performance – Harbor Ballroom - $5 Admission Supporting Savannah Harbor Foundation, Tickets at savannahharborfoundation.com

Saturday, December 2 – Oatland Island Wildlife Center Animal Encounters, $5 Admission Supporting Oatland Island

Monday, December 4 - Savannah Voice Festival Winter Wonderland Concert, $25 Admission Supporting Savannah Harbor Foundation & VOICE Festival

Thursday, December 7 – Holiday Hickory Classic, $700 Team Supporting Tourism & Hospitality Scholarships, Details at savannahharborfoundation.com/holiday-hickory-classic.html

Thursday, December 7 – Savannah Chamber of Commerce Holiday Oyster Roast

Friday, December 8 – The Savannah Children’s Choir Presents! $5 admission supporting Savannah Children’s Choir, tickets at savannahharborfoundation.com

Saturday, December 9 – Enchanted Holiday Princess Tea, $25 Admission, Proceeds Supporting Savannah Harbor Foundation

Saturday, December 9 – Oatland Island Wildlife Center Animal Encounters, $5 Admission Supporting Oatland Island

Sunday, December 10 – Holiday Equinox Dinner & Concert Supporting the Empty Stocking Fund, $60 Dinner, $25 General Admission
 
December 14, 15, & 16 – Holiday Key Change Cabaret – Club Pavilion, $30 General Admission Supporting Loop it Up Savannah

Saturday, December 16 – Oatland Island Wildlife Center Animal Encounters, $5 Admission Supporting Oatland Island

Sunday, December 17 – Italian Christmas Social Presented by the Italian Society of Savannah, $5 Admission Supporting BC Scholarships
 
Friday, December 22 – Holiday Comedy show Featuring Cyrus Steele, Ben Tucker Pavilion, $25 Admission Supporting Savannah Harbor Foundation
 
Sunday, December 24 – Last Day to see Santa Claus
 
Monday, December 25th – Coastal Jazz Christmas Concert and Jam Session! - $25 – Tickets & details at https://coastaljazz.org/christmas-concert-jam-session/
 
*All event schedules subject to change