OnGoing:
Art Classes and Workshops. All media, ages, and experience levels; various times and prices. 529 Beachview Dr. (912) 638-8770 or glynnart.org.
OnGoing:
Art Classes. All ages and levels. Various times and prices. 1413 Newcastle St. (912) 262-0628 or artdowntown.net.
OnGoing:
Art Classes. Oils, acrylics, pottery. Weekly. 404 Northway, Darien. (912) 437-7711 or mcintoshartassociation.com.
OnGoing:
Photography Classes. Basics, digital, iPhone, Photoshop, etc. Led by Barbara Marie Kraus. Various dates, times, prices. 529 Beachview Dr. (912) 638-8770 or glynnart.org.
OnGoing:
Passport to the Century! Guided tram tour of 240-acre historic district includes entry into two cottages. Adults $16, Children 6-12 $7, Free under 6. Daily. Jekyll Island Museum, Historic District. (912) 635-4036 or jekyllisland.com.
OnGoing:
Tours of Ashantilly Center! Schedule tour appointments or meetings on available times. Donations accepted for renovation. Ashantilly Center, Hwy. 99, Darien. (912) 437-4473 or (912) 230-6962 or ashantilly.org.
OnGoing:
Multi-Media Self-Guided Tour! Extensive archive of photos, oral histories, diaries, home-movie footage of Jekyll Island Club history. Includes walking guide map, interactive multi-media device. $8 rental. Daily 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Jekyll Island Museum, Jekyll Island Museum, 100 Old Village Blvd. (912) 635-4036 or jekyllisland.com.
OnGoing:
Passport to the Century guided tram tour of 240-acre historic district, includes entry into two cottages. Adults $16, Children 6-12, $7, Free under 6. Daily. Jekyll Island Museum, 100 Old Village Blvd. (912) 635-4036 or jekyllisland.com.
Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays:
Brunswick Farmer’s Market at Mary Ross Waterfront Park, 1530 Newcastle St. 8 a.m.-dark. (912) 262-6665 or brunswickfarmersmarket.com.
Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays:
Nature Walks! Wildlife and nature guides explain Jekyll Island’s fascinating beach, marshes, dunes and maritime forest during year-round tours. Tidelands Nature Center, 100 Riverview Dr. (912) 635-5032 or tidelands4h.org.
Tuesdays:
Storytime Stories and craft projects for younger children. 10:30 a.m. Brunswick Library, 208 Gloucester St. (912) 267-1212 or trrl.org.
Thursdays:
Seaside Dance Association, Dance Instruction/Practice Social and ballroom dance. Beginners 7 p.m. Advanced 8:15 p.m. $5 members, $8 non-members. St. Simons Elementary School cafeteria, 805 Ocean Blvd. (912) 634-9527.
First Friday:
Visit the shops, galleries, restaurants of Historic Downtown Brunswick; art openings, live music, food and beverage pairing samples. 5-8 p.m. (912) 265-4032 or brunswickgeorgia.net.
June 1 – 30:
The Neptune Park Fun Zone is the place to putt, plunge and play on St. Simons Island. The whole family will enjoy an 18-hole miniature golf course. Open year round, the golf course offers fun for groups of any size ($7 per round, discounts available for large groups). Cool off this summer at the Neptune Park Fun Zone pool ($7/day, open during spring & summer seasons). There is something for everyone, including a wading pool and water gym for the kids, lap lanes, and zero-entry access. All areas are constantly monitored by American Red Cross-certified lifeguards. Since a day at the pool works up an appetite, enjoy refreshments from our on-site concession stand while lounging poolside under an umbrella. Kids will love our state-of-the-art playground with swings, slides and much more. There are benches alongside for parents to watch the fun. There is no admission fee for the playground. 550 Beachview Dr. (912) 279-2836 or Neptune Park Fun Zone.
June 1 – 30:
Summer Waves Water Park located on Jekyll Island, 210 South Riverview Dr., with 11 acres of splashing summertime fun for the whole family! Nine exciting attractions including six water slides, wave pool, lazy river, splash zone and kiddie area. The rides and attractions at Summer Waves are super kewl! Plan your fun filled day with relaxing laps around Turtle Creek, riding the waves of the Frantic Atlantic, or high speed thrills down Pirate’s Passage. Anything you choose to do will be a splashtacular good time! (912) 635-2074 or Summer Waves Water Park.
June 1 – 2:
Annual 2013 Original Georgia Sea Islands Festival at Gascoigne Bluff Park! Celebrating the 36th presentation of the Original Georgia Sea Islands Festival, highlighting the African American culture and heritage in Coastal Georgia. The festivals entertainment will be headlined with jazz, dancers, gospel, old time spirituals and blues singers. There will also be Gullah Geechee cuisine, crafts, demonstrations and much more. Saturday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday, 12 Noon-6 p.m. (912) 634-0330 or ssiheritagecoalition.org.
June 1:
Plantations of St. Simons Island! Original oils and scale models by Mildred Huie depicting the island’s 13 historical plantations. 3-5 p.m. Mildred Huie Museum, 1819 Frederica Rd. (912) 638-3017 or LeftBankArtGallery.com.
June 3 – 7:
Golden Isles Arts & Humanities camp for ages 6-7 (Minimum class enrollment: 8, Max enrollment: 14). Camp runs Monday – Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Dr. Seuss’s Fantastical Adventures: Explore the zany world of Dr. Seuss with games, imagination, and a Seussified vocabulary culminating in a presentational sharing of our classroom adventure. Tuition: $175 (includes lunch); Location: College of Coastal Georgia; Instructor: Lucy Lynn Bryson. (912) 262-6934 or email artsed@goldenislesarts.org.
June 3:
The Art of Dog Training! Basics of training by Tommy Stark, in conjunction with Humane Society art show (See Visual Arts above). 7-9 p.m. Glynn Art Gallery, 529 Beachview Dr. Glynn Art Association, (912) 638-8770 or glynnart.org.
June 4 – 29:
Art Unleashed with the Humane Society! Exhibit of animal paintings. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Glynn Art Gallery, 529 Beachview Dr. Glynn Art Association, (912) 638-8770 or glynnart.org.
June 7 – July 13:
Georgia Artists with Disabilities! Annual touring exhibit of award-winning work from artists through state. Opening reception June 7, 5-8 p.m. Wed.-Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat., 10 a.m.-2 p.m., or by appointment. Historic Ritz Theatre, 1530 Newcastle St. Golden Isles Arts & Humanities, (912) 262-6934 or goldenislesarts.org.
June 8:
Georgia Buffalo Ranch Family Fun Day, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Please join us for a Family FUN Day at the Georgia Buffalo Ranch & Trading Post, 11495 Hwy 17, Townsend, GA. We will have something for everyone, so bring out the whole family. A bounce house and face painting for the kids! Bison cooking demonstrations. Entertainment, food, fun for all ages and so much more. Our original Buffalo Buggy will be doing its thing ? touring the ranch – along with our 2 new additional buggies! (912) 580-6849 or GeorgiaBuffalo@gmail.com or GeorgiaBuffalo.com/#!family-fun-day/c1cke.
June 8:
Horton House Living History! Join period reenactors and sample daily life in the 1730s through variety of hands-on activities. Horton House, 375 Riverview Dr. Jekyll Island Museum, (912) 635-4036 or jekyllisland.com.
June 9:
A Little Light Music Concert Series, 7 p.m. Spike at the Beach, Playing the best dance music from the 60′s, 70′s and 80′s. Bring the family, friends, a picnic supper and lawn chairs and relax with us on the St. Simons Lighthouse oceanfront grounds. $12 adults, children under 12 and Keepers of the Light admitted free. Season tickets are $50 available in the museum store. 601 Beachview Dr. (912) 638-4666 or saintsimonslighthouse.org/music.html.
June 9:
2nd Sunday a popular family-friendly music event that takes place at Gascoigne Bluff, 100 Arthur J. Moore Dr., Next to Epworth By The Sea, on St. Simons Island. The proceeds from Second Sunday benefit a variety of select local charitable organizations. Hundreds of music fans, families, friends – locals and visitors alike – who converge on the park armed with lawn chairs, blankets and coolers, enjoy listening to the live music. Raffle tickets are sold for door prizes contributed by area businesses. Kids can play in the inflatable bounce house and slides. Don’t miss out on this fun-filled community event! 1-7 p.m. Steve Swan, (912) 617-4148 or facebook.com/secondsunday.georgia.
June 10 – 21:
Golden Isles Arts & Humanities camp for ages 8-11 (Minimum class enrollment: 10, Max enrollment: 20). Camp runs Monday – Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. The Magical World of Harry Potter: Young performers will spend these sessions learning about and practicing theatre skills including acting and writing. They will bewitch you with a class-created performance at the end of the session based on the beloved Harry Potter book series. Tuition: $300 (includes lunch); Location: College of Coastal Georgia; Instructor: Lucy Lynn Bryson. (912) 262-6934 or email artsed@goldenislesarts.org.
June 14 – 15:
Golden Isles Kingfish Classic! This is a spectator friendly event so come on out to Gascoigne Bluff Park for food, drinks and fun. Watch the train of boats go out early in the mornings and the boats bring in their catch to be weighed. 206 Marina Dr., Morningstar Marina. (912) 480-0266 or fishska.com/schedule/2013/4/.
June 21 – 22:
27th Annual Two Way Sportfishing Club’s Kingfish Tournament! Benefits various local charities and Offshore Reef Development. Fishing hours 7 a.m.-5 p.m. Two Way Fish Camp & Marina, 250 Ricefield Way, Brunswick. (912) 265-0410 or fishska.com/schedule/2013/4/.
June 23:
The Golden Isles Arts and Humanities hosts Jazz in the Park! 7-9 p.m. $10 adults, $5 ages 6-12, under 6 free. Season pass $35. Jazz in the Park features some of the best local and regional jazz musicians. Planned for a high tide evening for maximum breeze and comfort, the concert brings residents and tourists alike to beautiful Neptune Park at the edge of the ocean for one of the most pleasant and entertaining evenings you can spend in the Golden Isles. Bring and chair or blanket, relax, and enjoy the music! 110 Mallery St. (912) 262-6934 or goldenislesarts.org.
June 24 – 28:
Golden Isles Arts & Humanities camp for ages 6-7 (Minimum class enrollment: 8, Max enrollment: 14). Camp runs Monday – Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Dr. Seuss’s Fantastical Adventures: Explore the zany world of Dr. Seuss with games, imagination, and a Seussified vocabulary culminating in a presentational sharing of our classroom adventure. Tuition: $175 (includes lunch); Location: College of Coastal Georgia; Instructor: Lucy Lynn Bryson. (912) 262-6934 or email artsed@goldenislesarts.org.
June 24 – 28:
Golden Isles Arts & Humanities camp for ages 14-18 (Minimum class enrollment: 4, Max enrollment: 10). Camp runs Monday – Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Filmmaking 1: Young filmmakers come together to experience all angles of film production – from scrip creation to filming to editing. This high-intensity camp is a perfect introduction to film creation for interested young people with little or no experience. Tuition: $200; Location: Historic Ritz Theatre; Instructor: T.J. Thompson. (912) 262-6934 or email artsed@goldenislesarts.org.
June 28 – July 1:
Grand Camp at Epworth By The Sea! Time for grandparents and their elementary aged grandchildren to make memories at Epworth By The Sea! Learn about sea turtles, visit our historic Coast Guard Station & Fort Frederica, “Swing Your Grand Partner” square dance, picnic by the riverside, and go on a scavenger hunt! 100 Arthur J. Moore Dr. (912) 912-638-8688 or epworthbythesea.org/events.html.
June 29 – 30:
The St. Simons Island Antique Show! Featuring interesting and unusual items, and other treasures from by-gone eras! Antique dealers from all over the southeast, featuring a vast array of fine and fun merchandise, including furniture, collectibles, primitives, jewelry, silver, glassware, etc. Under the oaks, on the grounds of the beautiful revitalized Postell Park, on Beachview Dr. off Mallory St. In the historic Pier Village area. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday and Sunday. Always Free admission and parking. (912) 267-7822 or stsimonsantiques.com.
June 30 – July 3:
Kids Cooking Camp at the Jekyll Island Club Hotel! Now the young ones can also enjoy interacting with our chefs and learning basic skills all while savoring the delights of their cooking. Please call the hotel directly for questions or to reserve this package at (800) 535-9547 or (912) 635-2600 or jekyllclub.com/packages/kids-cooking-camp.