Top Five Savannah Events You Can’t Miss This Week (June 24–30, 2025)
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Looking for the best things to do in Savannah this week? Whether you’re into food trucks, fireworks, festivals, or something totally out of the box like improv opera—Renee LaSalle, your host from Live Like Locals, is back with this week’s Top Five Savannah Events happening from June 24th to June 30th.
This week is packed with free, family-friendly fun across the region. Here’s your go-to guide for what to check out:
#5: Food Truck Friday & Movie Night in Port Wentworth
City Hall, Port Wentworth
Friday, June 27 | 5 PM – 10 PM
Port Wentworth’s Food Truck Friday summer series continues with live music, local vendors, and a community movie night under the stars. Come out and enjoy a relaxed atmosphere with food, desserts, and family vibes. This week features live music by Shena Verrett, followed by a movie screening of Lilo & Stitch at sundown.
Bring your chairs and blankets, grab some dinner, and enjoy a night of local flavor and Disney fun!
Why You Should Go:
✔ Free to attend
✔ Live music and local eats
✔ Family movie night outdoors
✔ Great way to meet your neighbors
#4: Food Truck & Farm Stand Friday with Polk’s Fresh Produce (Pooler)
Future Site of Magnolia Retreat, 1336 S. Rogers St, Pooler
Friday, June 27 | 5 PM – 8 PM
This new every-Friday event in Pooler kicks off on June 27 with delicious food truck options and fresh produce stands from local farmers. Perfect for picking up dinner and ingredients for weekend cooking. Sponsored by Miro Luxury Apartments, Lawn Chatter, and Caregiving Insider, this event brings a farm-fresh twist to your Friday routine.
Why You Should Go:
✔ Grab-and-go dinner
✔ Fresh produce for your kitchen
✔ Community gathering in a future development space
✔ A chance to support local farms and food entrepreneurs
#3: Independence Day Celebration in Richmond Hill
J.F. Gregory Park | 521 Cedar Street, Richmond Hill
Saturday, June 28 | Starts at 4 PM
Kick off your holiday weekend early with Richmond Hill’s annual Independence Day Celebration. This all-ages event includes wet and dry inflatables, train rides, craft vendors, classic cars, and live performances by The Boondockers and The Swingin’ Medallions. The night ends with a spectacular fireworks show around 9 PM.
Pro tip: Bring towels for the kids and chairs for the adults!
Why You Should Go:
✔ Free fun, parking, and admission
✔ Live music & fireworks
✔ Food trucks and family activities
✔ Early July 4th celebration
#2: Freedom Rings Parade & Festival – Rincon
Freedom Park, Rincon, GA
Saturday, June 28 | Parade starts at 10 AM
Celebrate freedom and small-town charm at the Freedom Rings Parade & Festival in Rincon! This full-day event features a patriotic parade in the morning followed by a festive community celebration and fireworks in the evening.
With more participants and excitement than ever before, this is one you won’t want to miss.
Why You Should Go:
✔ Classic hometown parade
✔ Family-friendly festival atmosphere
✔ Vendors, food, and fireworks
✔ One of the biggest annual events in Rincon
#1: Improv Opera VII by Moon River Opera
Telfair Square, Downtown Savannah
Saturday, June 28 | 7 PM
Back for its seventh year, Improv Opera VII combines operatic brilliance with the unpredictability of improv comedy. Inspired by Whose Line Is It Anyway?, performers create original operatic scenes based on audience suggestions. It’s bold, brilliant, and completely unique.
Bring a picnic and enjoy this open-air cultural celebration under the stars.
Why You Should Go:
✔ Interactive, one-of-a-kind performance
✔ Family-friendly and free
✔ Perfect mix of high art and humor
✔ Celebrate Savannah’s creative community
No matter your vibe—live music, food trucks, patriotic parades, or outdoor opera—Savannah has something amazing in store for you this week. Tune in every week as I, Renee LaSalle, share the Top Five Savannah Events right here with Live Like Locals. Let’s keep discovering and supporting the amazing people, places, and events that make our city shine.
