If you’re planning to visit Savannah in January, you shouldn’t have any trouble finding accommodations or getting seated at popular restaurants. It’s a slow month for tourism.

January is also a slow month for major annual events, and it’s when many businesses choose to take breaks for maintenance or to enjoy some time off.

For example, Mrs. Wilkes Dining Room closes for all of January and Starland Yard generally goes on Winter Break the third week of the month.

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Savannah Weather in January

January is the coldest month of the year, so it brings the best chance for snow and below freezing temps. Snow is rare in Savannah, though!

Plan to pack layers and check your weather app a few days before your trip to see if you’ll need a heavy winter coat or if you can get by with something lighter.

Related Reading:
A Detailed Rundown of Savannah’s Weather by Month
The Pros and Cons of Winter in Savannah (w/Snow Pics!)

The Top Events in January

The annual parade celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. is the month’s biggest event, and it’ll be held on Monday, January 18, 2027.

All of the events below are arranged by date to help you find them easily.

Organizers may change an event’s location, date, or time on short notice, so please double-check the links before heading out to an event! I’m good about keeping this list updated, but sometimes last-minute changes happen.

Weekend of Jan 1st to 3rd 2027

First Fridays in Starland

January 1, 2027 | Friday – confirmed
Time: 5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Location: Starland District
Address: Bull Street
Cost: Free
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Forsyth Farmers’ Market

January 2, 2027 | Saturday – confirmed
Time: 9:00 a.m – 1:00 p.m.
Location: Forsyth Park (south end)
Address: 1 W Gaston St, Savannah 31401
Cost: Free
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Week of Jan 4th to 10th 2027

Trivia Night at The American Legion

January 4, 2027 | Monday – confirmed
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: Victorian District
Venue: The American Legion
Address: 1108 Bull St, Savannah 31401
Cost: Free
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Wurlitzer Wednesdays

January 6, 2027 | Wednesday – confirmed
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m
Location: Historic District
Venue: Lucas Theatre for the Arts
Address: 32 Abercorn St, Savannah 31401
Cost: Free
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Forsyth Farmers’ Market

January 9, 2027 | Saturday – confirmed
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Location: Forsyth Park (south end)
Address: 1 W Gaston St, Savannah 31401
Cost: Free
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Free Guided Tours of Bonaventure Cemetery

January 9 & 10, 2027 | Sat & Sun – confirmed
Time: 2:00 p.m.
Location: Bonaventure Cemetery
Address: 330 Bonaventure Rd, Thunderbolt
Cost: Free (tickets required)
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No Cover Dance & Karaoke at Club One

January 9, 2027 | Saturday – confirmed
Time: Doors open at 5:00 p.m.
Location: Historic District
Venue: Club One
Address: 1 Jefferson St, Savannah 31401
Cost: Free
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True Crime Pub Crawl

January 9, 2027 | Saturday – confirmed
Time: 7:00 p.m. & 8:00 p.m.
Location: Historic District
Venue: Mint to Be Mojito
Address: 12 W State St, Savannah 31401
Cost: Varies (tickets required)
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Fleeting Jazz Brunch

January 10, 2027 | Sunday – confirmed
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Location: Eastern Wharf
Venue: Fleeting
Address: 201 Port St, Savannah 31401
Cost: Varies
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Week of Jan 11th to 17th 2027

Trivia Night at The American Legion

January 11, 2027 | Monday – confirmed
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: Victorian District
Venue: The American Legion
Address: 1108 Bull St, Savannah 31401
Cost: Free
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American Prohibition Museum Tour w/Cocktail

January 12, 2027 | Tuesday – confirmed
Time: Varies (10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.)
Location: Historic District
Venue: Prohibition Museum
Address: 209 W Saint Julian St, Savannah
Cost: From $79
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Wurlitzer Wednesdays at Lucas Theatre

January 13, 2027 | Wednesday – confirmed
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Location: Historic District
Venue: Lucas Theatre for the Arts
Address: 32 Abercorn St, Savannah 31401
Cost: Free
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After Dark House Party

January 15, 2027 | Friday – not yet confirmed
Time: 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Location: Historic District
Venue: Ships of the Sea Museum
Address: 41 MLK Jr Blvd, Savannah 31401
Cost: $22
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Georgia on My Mind Concert

January 15, 2026 | Friday – not yet confirmed
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: Starland District
Venue: Victory North
Address: 2603 Whitaker St, Savannah 31401
Cost: From $28.86
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Forsyth Farmers’ Market

January 16, 2027 | Saturday – confirmed
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Location: Forsyth Park (south end)
Address: 1 W Gaston St, Savannah 31401
Cost: Free
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Southern Flavors Food and History Tour

January 16, 2027 | Saturday – confirmed
Time: 12:00 p.m.
Location: Historic District
Starting Point: Johnson Square
Address: 2 E Bryan St, Savannah 31401
Cost: $60/person (tickets required)
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Savannah Photo Walk

January 17, 2027 | Sunday – not yet confirmed
Time: 9:00 a.m.
Location: Historic District
Venue: Origin Coffee Bar
Address: 356 MLK Jr Blvd, Savannah 31401
Cost: Free
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Fleeting Jazz Brunch

January 17, 2027 | Sunday – confirmed
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Location: Eastern Wharf
Venue: Fleeting
Address: 201 Port St, Savannah 31401
Cost: Varies
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Tiny Dog Meetup

January 17, 2027 | Sunday – not yet confirmed
Time: 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Location: Plant Riverside District
Venue: Service Brewing
Address: 574 Indian St, Savannah 31401
Cost: Free
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Ghost Pirates Pediatric Cancer Support Game

January 17, 2027 | Sunday – not yet confirmed
Time: 3:00 p.m.
Location: Canal District
Venue: Enmarket Arena
Address: 620 Stiles Ave, Savannah 31415
Cost: $34.88 – $75.22
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Drag & Karaoke at Club One

January 17, 2027 | Sunday – confirmed
Time: 11:00 p.m.
Location: Historic District
Venue: Club One
Address: 1 Jefferson St, Savannah 31401
Cost: Free
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Week of Jan 18th to 24th 2027

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parade

January 18, 2027 | Monday – confirmed
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Location: Historic District
Address: Here is the parade route
Cost: Free
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Related Reading: The Story Behind Savannah’s Martin Luther King Statue

Trivia Night at The American Legion

January 18, 2027 | Monday – confirmed
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: Victorian District
Venue: The American Legion
Address: 1108 Bull St, Savannah 31401
Cost: Free
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Wurlitzer Wednesdays at Lucas Theatre

January 20, 2027 | Wednesday – confirmed
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Location: Historic District
Venue: Lucas Theatre for the Arts
Address: 32 Abercorn St, Savannah 31401
Cost: Free
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No Cover Drag Show

January 22, 2027 | Friday – confirmed
Time: 11:00 p.m.
Location: Historic District
Venue: Club One
Address: 1 Jefferson St, Savannah 31401
Cost: Free
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Forsyth Farmers’ Market

January 23, 2027 | Saturday – confirmed
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Location: Forsyth Park (south end)
Address: 1 W Gaston St, Savannah 31401
Cost: Free
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Stout Fest

January 23, 2027 | Saturday – not yet confirmed
Time: 12:00 p.m. until closing
Location: Starland District
Venue: Two Tides | Float | Crispi
Address: 12 W 41st St, Savannah 31401
Cost: Varies by drink
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Fleeting Jazz Brunch

January 24, 2027 | Sunday – confirmed
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Location: Eastern Wharf
Venue: Fleeting
Address: 201 Port St, Savannah 31401
Cost: Varies
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Family Day at Davenport Museum

January 24, 2027 | Sunday – not yet confirmed
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Location: Historic District
Venue: Davenport House Museum
Address: 323 E Broughton St, Savannah
Cost: Free
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Southern Flavors Food and History Tour

January 24, 2027 | Sunday – confirmed
Time: 12:00 p.m.
Location: Historic District
Starting Point: Johnson Square
Address: 2 E Bryan St, Savannah 31401
Cost: $60/person (tickets required)
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Drag Show & Karaoke

January 24, 2027 | Sunday – confirmed
Time: 11:00 p.m.
Location: Historic District
Venue: Club One
Address: 1 Jefferson St, Savannah 31401
Cost: From $15
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Week of Jan 25th to 31st 2027

Trivia Night at The American Legion

January 25, 2027 | Monday – confirmed
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: Victorian District
Venue: The American Legion
Address: 1108 Bull St, Savannah 31401
Cost: Free
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Wurlitzer Wednesdays

January 27, 2027 | Wednesday – confirmed
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m
Location: Historic District
Venue: Lucas Theatre for the Arts
Address: 32 Abercorn St, Savannah 31401
Cost: Free
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Public Skate Night at Enmarket Arena

January 27, 2027 | Wednesday – not yet confirmed
Time: Session I: 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Time: Session II: 7:15 p.m. – 8:45 p.m.
Location: Canal District
Venue: Enmarket Arena
Address: 620 Stiles Ave, Savannah 31415
Cost: $15 – $20
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Public Skate Session at Enmarket Arena

January 28, 2027 | Thursday – not yet confirmed
Time: Session I: 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Time: Session II: 7:15 p.m. – 8:45 p.m.
Location: Canal District
Venue: Enmarket Arena
Address: 620 Stiles Ave, Savannah 31415
Cost: $15 – $20
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Forsyth Farmers’ Market

January 30, 2027 | Saturday – confirmed
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Location: Forsyth Park (south end)
Address: 1 W Gaston St, Savannah 31401
Cost: Free
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Beer and Yoga

January 30, 2027 | Saturday – confirmed
Time: Noon – 1:00 p.m.
Location: Plant Riverside District
Venue: Service Brewing
Address: 574 Indian St, Savannah 31401
Cost: $15
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Additional Weekly Recurring Activities

If none of the above sound ideal, here are some additional activities that happen on a daily or weekly basis…

Cultural Activities

Slavery to Freedom Tour – Learn Black history from Savannah’s Gullah-Geechee storytellers
First African Baptist Church Tour – This historic church was a stop on the Underground RR

Nightlife Options

Club One Drag Shows – Nightly, Thursdays through Sundays
Cocktail Class at a Speakeasy – Nightly throughout January (except Sundays)

Foodie Activities

Chef Darin’s Cooking Classes – Hands-on cooking courses in a small-group setting
Southern Traditions Dinner Tour – Sample regional cuisine from Savannah and the Lowcountry

Sightseeing Options

Private Tour in a Vintage Citroën – Get a private guided tour in an adorable vintage car
Savannah for Morons Tour – This comedy trolley tour mixes history with laughs

Workshops and Art Classes

Glass-Blowing Workshop – Create your own glass designs
Drop-In Studio Time – Art for all ages every Saturday and Sunday at Jepson Center

Comedy Shows

Friday Night Improv – Belly laughs in the Starland District, beginning at 8:30 pm
Saturday Night Improv – Improv and standup in Starland, beginning at 8:30 pm

Live Music

Live Music Calendar – The most comprehensive live music calendar in Savannah
Starland Yard – DJ Dane Saturdays from 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. at Starland Yard

Additional Events by Month in Savannah

Considering a trip during a different month? Find more events listed here:

I think it’s also helpful to have a broad overview of the biggest annual events in Savannah.

These the events that are so popular they can affect your ability to get reservations at the most popular hotels, home rentals, and restaurants in Savannah.

If you plan to visit Savannah in January and have questions, drop them in the comments below!

Erin authored the Savannah First-Timer's Guide and loves helping first-time visitors plan their trips. She lives in the artsy Starland District and enjoys exploring Savannah's hidden gems, as well as the nearby SC Lowcountry.