Pumpkins, Peanuts & Paws-itively Good Times: Your Coastal Empire Weekend Countdown for September 15th – 21st!
Hey y’all, Renee LaSalle here with your Live Like Locals Top Five Events roundup! The Coastal Empire is absolutely buzzing this week (September 15th–21st), and I’ve rounded up the five can’t-miss happenings you need on your calendar. From fall festivities to furry friends, we’re counting down from #5 to #1 — so grab a sweet tea and let’s dive in!
#5 — 5th Annual Brett J. Morris Avenger Foundation Mental Health Awareness 5K
📅 Saturday, September 19th | 🕗 8:00am – 10:00am
📍 Coastal Cathedral – Savannah, 280 Berwick Blvd, Savannah
Lace up those sneakers, Savannah! This heartfelt 5K brings faith and action together to break the stigma around mental health. Runners and walkers of all ages are invited to become DEFENDERS OF MENTAL HEALTH for a morning full of fellowship, fitness, and purpose. It’s more than a race — it’s a movement.
🔗 MORE INFO: Check event page for registration details
#4 — Pete the Cat: The Musical
📅 Saturday, September 19th & Sunday, September 20th | 🕑 2:00pm
📍 Savannah Children’s Theatre – Castle, 550 Mall Blvd, Savannah
Everybody’s favorite guitar-strumming feline is bringing his groovy vibes to the stage! This toe-tapping musical adventure celebrates fun, family, and friendship — perfect for little ones (and big kids at heart).
🔗 TICKETS: Available now — don’t wait, seats sell fast!
#3 — Brooklet Peanut Festival
📅 Saturday, September 19th | 🕙 Starting at 10:00am
📍 209 Railroad St, Brooklet, GA
Y’all, this one’s a Coastal Empire classic! Come celebrate all things peanut at the Brooklet Peanut Festival, where local vendors (including our favorite charm bar, hat bar, and permanent jewelry booth!) are ready to show off their goodies. It’s small-town charm at its finest — bring the whole crew!
#2 — Opening Day: Pumpkin Patch at Triple J Stables
📅 Saturday, September 19th | 🕐 1:00pm – 5:00pm
📍 Triple J Stables & Petting Zoo, 95 Mill Run Terrace, Richmond Hill
Fall is officially here, and this pumpkin patch opening day is the perfect way to celebrate! Bring the family for a full day of farm fun — think petting zoo cuddles, $5 horse rides, a walk-in parakeet aviary with over 100 birds fluttering around you, plus jump pads and bounce houses galore. This is the pumpkin patch tradition your family needs this season!
#1 — Barks & Bourbon with The Humane Society for Greater Savannah
📅 Sunday, September 20th | 🕔 5:00pm – 7:00pm
📍 The Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa, Savannah
Top spot goes to this pawsome charity mixer! Bring a donation item and score a free bourbon tasting paired with chef-curated bites — plus 15% of all beverage sales goes straight to helping local animals in need. Don’t miss the Doggy Garden, where adorable adoptable pups are waiting to steal your heart (and maybe come home with you!). Cheers to a good cause!
That’s a wrap on this week’s countdown, Coastal Empire! Whether you’re running for a cause, catching a Broadway-style cat, hunting for the perfect pumpkin, or raising a glass for rescue dogs, there’s truly something for everyone this weekend. As always, I’m Renee LaSalle reminding you to get out there, support local, and Live Like a Local! See you next week with five more can’t-miss events!
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