What to Do in Savannah This Weekend: Earth Day, Turtle Trot & More 4/22 – 4/28

Discover Festivals, Family Fun, Earth Day Celebrations & More

If you’re looking for exciting things to do around Savannah and the Lowcountry this week, Live Like Locals has you covered! Whether you’re a fan of outdoor runs on the beach, live basketball, or community festivals with fireworks and food trucks, our Top Five Events for the week of April 22–28, 2025 are packed with ways to connect, celebrate, and enjoy spring in full swing.

#5 – 18th Annual Tybee Turtle Trot 5K Beach Run

📍 North Beach, Tybee Island Marine Science Center
🗓️ Saturday, April 26 | 9:00 AM

Start your weekend by running for a cause! The Tybee Turtle Trot 5K supports the Tybee Sea Turtle Project, which helps protect local nesting turtles and rescues injured ones. Funds raised this year go toward purchasing a beach utility vehicle to improve response times during turtle nesting season.

Join the community at the shoreline for this fun and meaningful beach run. Stick around to meet Westie and Ossie, the Marine Debris Ambassador turtles, and learn how you can help preserve our coastal ecosystems.

🎟️ Proceeds support local sea turtle conservation efforts.

#4 – Dress Like A Buccaneer Weekend

📍 Tiger Arena, Savannah State University
🗓️ Saturday, April 26 | 7:00 PM & Sunday, April 27 | 4:00 PM

Show your team spirit and dress like a Buccaneer as the Savannah Buccaneers hit the court for a high-energy weekend showdown! Live Like Locals is proud to partner with the team to spotlight community pride, local businesses, and family fun.

Come for the game, stay for halftime contests, vendor booths, and surprises that keep the whole family engaged. Bonus points for wearing your best Buccaneers-inspired gear!

🏀 Great for fans of all ages looking for local sports excitement!

#3 – Bug Fest 2025 at Savannah Children’s Museum

📍 655 Louisville Rd, Savannah, GA 31401
🗓️ Saturday, April 26 | 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Bug out at one of the most unique festivals of the season! Bug Fest is a buzzing celebration of the insect world, packed with hands-on activities like the Eat-a-Bug Club, interactive bug crafts, and fascinating educational exhibits.

Hosted by Savannah Children’s Museum, this annual event is a hit with kids and adults alike. Don’t miss out on the chance to learn about creepy-crawlies in the most fun way possible.

🦗 Admission is free for CHS members; $12 for guests 18 months and older.

#2 – Earth Day Savannah: Celebrating 25 Years

📍 Daffin Park, Savannah, GA
🗓️ Friday, April 25 | 4:00 PM – 7:30 PM

Celebrate 25 years of Earth Day Savannah at the city’s largest and most impactful environmental outreach event. Hosted by the City of Savannah’s Office of Sustainability, this event features:

• Hands-on workshops on energy efficiency and sustainable living

• Family activities and kid-friendly eco-lessons

• Food trucks, live music, and nonprofit vendors

• Updates on the city’s 100% Savannah renewable energy plan

It’s an inspiring event to engage with the community, support the planet, and learn real ways to make a difference.

🌍 Educational, empowering, and fun for the whole family.

#1 – Stand Up for America Day Festival

📍 Port Wentworth, GA
🗓️ Saturday, April 26 | 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM

A beloved local tradition returns! The 52nd Annual Stand Up for America Day is the ultimate spring celebration of patriotism, community, and entertainment. This year’s lineup includes:

• Live music & entertainment

• Dunk tank, kids’ zone, and delicious local food

• A chance to win in the golf cart raffle

• And a fireworks finale to light up the night sky

Bring your friends, your family, and your stars-and-stripes spirit for one of the most anticipated community festivals of the season!

🎆 An epic Saturday celebration you don’t want to miss!

Wrap-Up: Where Will You Be This Week?

From beachside runs and Earth Day action to basketball fun and fireworks in Port Wentworth, this week’s top five events are all about celebrating community, sustainability, and local love. Make sure to follow Live Like Locals Savannah and host Renee LaSalle for more weekly picks and insider tips to help you plan your perfect week.