Hi locals and visitors! Get ready to dive into the vibrant pulse of the Coastal Empire with our Live Like Locals Top Five Events happening from May 12 to May 18. Guest host Dora Jenkins is here to guide you through a week filled with excitement, creativity, and community vibes. Let’s count down the week’s must-attend events, from fun parades to thought-provoking talks and engaging social gatherings. Don’t forget to mark your calendars!
#5 Tybee Beach Bum Parade May 15, 2026 Tybee Lighthouse and Meddin Dr.
Get ready to soak up some fun at the Tybee Beach Bum Parade! As Tybee Island’s biggest water fight returns, the streets will burst with creativity, color, and carefree fun. Join locals and visitors donned in imaginative beach-bum attire for a lively parade filled with music, laughter, and island pride. This event truly captures Tybee’s playful personality and laid-back charm. Don’t forget your water guns!
#4 Motors for Moms Car Show & Wing Fest Saturday, May 16th 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Tanger Outlets, Pooler
Cruise into Pooler for the Motors For Moms Car Show & Wing Fest, which benefits single mothers. Enjoy a fantastic lineup of cool cars, delicious food trucks, energizing music, and fun activities for an incredible cause. Every rev of an engine and every wing devoured helps us move single moms towards economic mobility. Come join the fun and support the community!
#3 Savannah Mile 2026 Saturday, May 16th 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. South end of Forsyth Park
Lace up your running shoes for the Savannah Mile 2026! This one-mile race begins at Forsyth Park and offers a coursed route down Drayton Street, concluding at Broughton Street. It’s for a good cause, with proceeds benefiting families of Fallen First Responders. Participate in six unique heats for all ages and abilities, including the “Memory Walk” and “Heroes Heat.” It’s more than just a race; it’s a community celebration.
#2 TEDxSavannah Friday, May 15, 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., doors open at 8:00 a.m. Fine Arts Hall, Georgia Southern University Armstrong Campus
Step into the future at the 15th annual TEDxSavannah event, themed “Shaping the Future.” The day features a curated lineup of 14 local experts, including Dr. Maxine Bryant and student Gracen Garceau, covering engaging topics like artificial intelligence and collaborative leadership. Enjoy live music, poetry, and a catered lunch, plus a meet-and-greet with the speakers!
#1 Local Social at Kia Country Thursday, May 14th 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Kia Country of Savannah
Join us for May’s Local Social at Kia Country of Savannah! Live Like Locals invites you to a relaxed and welcoming evening to connect with key players in the community. This is your opportunity to step into new spaces, meet new friends, and make valuable connections in a fun environment. Let’s mingle, converse, and celebrate all things Savannah!
And that’s a wrap on our Live Like Locals’ Top Five Events for May 12-18, with your enthusiastic guide Dora Jenkins! Whether you’re a local or just visiting, we hope you dive into these fantastic happenings around the Coastal Empire. Make unforgettable memories, meet new friends, and embrace the vibrant culture of our lovely region. Until next time, keep living like locals!
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