🏴‍☠️Shiver Me Peaches! Pirates, Parties & Summer Sendoffs🍑

Ahoy, Isles adventurers! This weekend, the Golden Isles are overflowing with peachy pours, pirate parades, and end-of-summer magic. From downtown Brunswick’s First Friday pirate takeover to the final splash down Pirate’s Passage, we’re raising a toast (or a peach margarita) to summer’s greatest hits. Whether you’re crafting bouquets, building sandcastles, or catching live music at golden hour, your treasure map starts right here.

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🎉 Weekend Highlights: July 31 - August 3, 2025

🎯 Thursday, July 31

🎭 Artistic Recovery @ New Roots Glynn (Brunswick) – 🕰️ 3:30 PM
A calm and welcoming creative space to decompress and make art with community support. Supplies provided—just show up and create.

🧙 D&D Night @ Spiral Wanderers (Brunswick) – 🕰️ 6:00 PM
Roll initiative! Whether you're a seasoned dungeon crawler or a curious newbie, all are welcome for an evening of fantasy and fun.

🎨 Open Studio @ Makers BWK (Brunswick) – 🕰️ 6:00 PM
Bring your art or craft project and hang out with fellow creatives. Paint, sew, sketch—whatever fuels your spark.

🎯 Friday, August 1

⚽ Indoor Soccer Clinic – New Players @ The Club (St. Simons Island)
A one-day intro clinic designed especially for kids who are new to soccer or just want to try it out! Hosted by Golden Isles Academy Futsal, this fun, no-pressure event teaches key foot skills, confidence, and creativity in a fast-paced, indoor setting. No prior experience required.

📍 The Club (across from Frederica Academy)
💵 $25 per child
👟 Bring indoor or tennis shoes and a water bottle
🎉 Register: http://www.giasoccer.com

🕰️ Clinic Times by Age Group:

• 🧒 Ages 5–7: 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM

• 🧒 Ages 8–10: 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM

• 🧒 Ages 11+: 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM

🎉 First Friday: A Pirate’s Night Out! (Downtown Brunswick) – 🕰️ 5:00 PM
ARRRR you ready for treasure? Costumes encouraged. Explore shops, enjoy live music, and maybe spot a pirate or two while roaming Gloucester & Newcastle streets.

🍷 “Sips Ahoy” Pop-Up Wine Bar @ Social Butterfly (Brunswick) – 🕰️ 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Pop some bottles with a pirate twist! Themed wine bar experience docked right in downtown.

🎶 Bonnie Blue @ The Study (Brunswick) – 🕰️ 9:00 PM
Bluesy jam rock and cool cocktails behind the hidden bookshelf at Reid’s. Password not required—but style helps.

🎯 Saturday, August 2

🧺 Crafts in the Village @ Postell Park (St. Simons Island) – 🕰️ 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Stroll the shady lanes of Pier Village and browse handmade goods from 70+ local artisans—everything from candles to birdhouses to wearable art. Family and dog friendly.

🌼 Brew & Bloom @ Social Butterfly (Brunswick) – 🕰️ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Grab a free coffee sample, then build your own bouquet at this flower market-meets-morning café moment. Hosted by Brown Butter Shoppe & Sims Family Flower Farm.

🌱 Meet Me in the Garden (Brunswick) – 🕰️ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Free gardening workshop hosted by Master Gardeners. Learn about herbs and lawn care while enjoying a morning in the demo garden.
📍 325 Old Jesup Rd., Brunswick

🕹️ Back to School Blast Off (Brunswick) – 🕰️ 10:00 AM
Start with games at The Pinball Palace, then cruise over to Pizza Inn for lunch. Free event to celebrate the end of summer for the kids!

PS: The new Harry Potter pinball machine is now at the palace!
📍 3303 Hopkins Ave + 3461 Cypress Mill Rd

🏴‍☠️ Pirate’s Last Passage @ Summer Waves (Jekyll Island) – 🕰️ 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
After 30 years of splashes, screams, and sunburns, Pirate’s Passage is taking its final ride! Head to Summer Waves to say farewell with one last slide down memory lane. Expect pirate-themed fun, limited-edition merch giveaways (while supplies last), and plenty of waterpark magic.

🎟️ Admission included with park entry or season pass
📍 201 South Riverview Drive, Jekyll Island
☀️ Weather permitting
👪 Family friendly
💦 First-come, first-served on all giveaway items—get there early!

🏰 Sandcastles at The Sand Bar (Jekyll Island) – 🕰️ 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Celebrate National Sandcastle Day with a sculpting contest, beach games, and live music. Age divisions for the competition: Minnows to Sharks.
🎟️ $10 for non-resort guests
Event Highlights:
• Competition at 10 AM
• Judging at 12 PM
• Music: 12–4 PM
• Beach games & tasty bites

🎉 Georgia Peach Day @ Silver Bluff Brewing (Brunswick) – 🕰️ 12:00 – 10:00 PM
Peachy drinks, food trucks, and live music all day. Try a peach spritz, a peach margarita, or some peach bread from local vendors. 🍑
🎶 Moonlight Holler at 12:30 PM, Rambler Kane at 7 PM

🎉 BHS & GA 15-Year Reunion @ Selden Park (Brunswick) – 🕰️ 1:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Family-friendly, bounce-house-filled catch-up party for two high school classes. Food, games, and reconnections all afternoon.

🎭 Tuna Does Vegas @ SoGlo Theatre (Brunswick) – 🕰️ 3:00 PM & 8:00 PM
Two actors. Dozens of characters. A laugh-filled night of over-the-top Texan antics.

🎸 Ramble Tamble: The Creedence Clearwater Revival Experience @ The Ritz Theatre (Brunswick) – 🕰️ 7:00 PM
Get ready to travel down to the bayou—this tribute show channels the raw, swampy soul of CCR with spot-on vocals, gritty guitar riffs, and all the hits you know by heart. From “Bad Moon Rising” to “Fortunate Son,” it’s a night of pure rock nostalgia in the historic heart of Brunswick.

🎯 Sunday, August 3

🍑 Peach State Sunday Brunch @ The King & Prince (SSI) – 🕰️ 10:00 AM
Savor Georgia-grown ingredients in a brunch bursting with state pride. Features Savannah Bee Co., Stripling’s sausage, Biron Teas, and more. Georgia never tasted so good.

🎒 Blessing of the Backpacks @ First United Methodist (Brunswick) – 🕰️ 10:30 AM
Students of all ages invited for a back-to-school blessing. A sweet sendoff for the school year ahead.
📍 1400 Norwich St

🎭 Tuna Does Vegas @ SoGlo Theatre (Brunswick) – 🕰️ 3:00 PM
Final performance! Come for the wigs, stay for the wit.

🎵 Thursday, July 31

🎸 Uncle Dave Griffin @ Boondox Tavern (Bwk) – 5:00 PM
🎸 Rob Willis @ Tortuga Jack’s (JI) – 5:00–8:00 PM
🎶 No Hard Feelings Benefit ft. Owen Plant, Hot Banana Coffee, The Long Stride & Guests @ Queen & Grant (Bwk) – 6:00 PM
🎤 Lanie Mae @ Fish Tales Pub & Grill (Bwk) – 6:00–9:00 PM
🎸 Braedon Harris @ The Hangout Bar & Grill (Bwk) – 6:00–9:00 PM
🎤 Song Bird Open Mic @ Hootenanny’s BBQ (Bwk) – 6:00–8:00 PM
🎶 Roy Gentry @ Rooftop at Ocean Lodge (SSI) – 6:00–9:00 PM
🎶 Crawford & Jim @ Tipsy McSway’s (Bwk) – 6:00–9:00 PM
🎶 Rider @ The Wharf (JI) – 6:00–9:00 PM
🎹 Jerry Gowen (piano) @ Georgia Sea Grill (SSI) – 6:30–9:30 PM
🎸 Brody Williams @ LL Creek (Waycross) – 7:30–10:30 PM
🎸 Tony Adams & Tim Akins @ Bennie’s Red Barn/Tree Bar (SSI) – 8:00–11:00 PM
🎶 The Brutes @ Bubba Garcia’s (SSI) – 8:00–11:00 PM
🎸 Michaele Hannemann Band @ Mullet Bay (SSI) – 8:00–11:00 PM
🎶 Zeke & the Begotten Duo @ Rafters (SSI) – 8:00–11:00 PM
🎸 Gabe Spell @ Village Inn & Pub (SSI) – 8:00–11:00 PM
🎶 WharfRatz @ Wee Pub Beach (JI) – 7:00–10:00 PM
🎸 Hot Banana Coffee @ The Study (Bwk) – 9:00 PM

🎵 Friday, August 1

🎸 Harley Dills (solo) @ Rafters (SSI) – 3:00–5:00 PM
🎤 Lea Maye Smith @ Beachcomber BBQ (SSI) – 5:00–8:00 PM
🎸 Touch of Grey @ Captain Stan’s Smokehouse (Woodbine) – 6:30 PM
🎶 Josh Nunn @ Eighty Ocean Kitchen & Bar (JI) – 6:00–9:00 PM
🎶 Braedon Harris @ Founder’s Social (JI) – 6:00–9:00 PM
🎶 Live Music @ The Hangout Bar & Grill (Bwk) – 6:00–9:00 PM
🎶 Michaele Hannemann @ Rooftop at Ocean Lodge (SSI) – 6:00–9:00 PM
🎶 Live Music @ Sea Palms Resort/Sago (SSI) – 6:00–9:00 PM
🎶 Live Music @ Shore/Residence Inn (JI) – 6:00–9:00 PM
🎹 Jerry Gowen (piano) @ Georgia Sea Grill (SSI) – 6:30–9:30 PM
🎸 Roy Gentry & Hired Guns @ Gnat’s Landing (SSI) – 7:00–10:00 PM
🎸 Hot Banana Coffee Duo @ Brogen’s South (SSI) – 7:00–10:00 PM
🎸 Flood Brothers @ Ember/Mas Lounge (SSI) – 7:00–10:00 PM
🎸 Uncle Dave Griffin @ Fish Dock Bar & Grill (Townsend) – 7:00–10:00 PM
🎶 Live Music @ Fish Tales Pub & Grill (Bwk) – 7:00–10:00 PM
🎶 Live Music @ Tipsy McSway’s (Bwk) – 7:00–10:00 PM
🎸 Whiskey Heart Duo @ Toucan’s Ale House (Bwk) – 7:00–10:00 PM
🎸 Zeke & the Begotten Trio @ Rafters (SSI) – 7:00–10:00 PM
🎸 Dexter Jones @ Wine Alley (SSI) – 7:00–10:00 PM
🎸 Brody Williams @ V Pizza (SSI) – 6:00–9:00 PM
🎸 Backbeat Boulevard @ Tortuga Jack’s (JI) – 6:00–9:00 PM
🎸 Blossomin Bone @ The Bar at Mallery (SSI) – 8:00–11:00 PM
🎸 Young Americans @ Mullet Bay (SSI) – 8:00–11:00 PM
🎸 Phil King @ Village Inn & Pub (SSI) – 8:00–11:00 PM
🎶 Live Music @ Strand Bistro/Chophouse (Jesup) – 8:00–11:00 PM
🎸 Lanie Mae @ LL Creek (Waycross) – 8:30–11:30 PM
🎸 James Koan III @ Rafters (SSI) – 11:00 PM–2:00 AM
🎶 Live Music @ The Study (Bwk) – 9:00 PM
🎶 Acoustic Bluegrass/Gospel Jam @ Woodbine Opry – 7:00 PM (dining opens at 5 PM)

🎵 Saturday, August 2

🎸 Hot Banana Coffee Duo @ King City Kitchen (SSI) – 12:00–4:00 PM
🎸 Midnight Holler @ Silver Bluff Brewing Co. (Bwk) – 12:30–3:30 PM
🎸 Rider @ Founder’s Social (JI) – 1:00–4:00 PM
🎸 Blossomin Bone @ Hootenanny’s BBQ (Bwk) – 5:00–8:00 PM
🎶 Live Music @ 24 Coastal Grill / Holiday Inn (JI) – 5:00–8:00 PM
🎤 Clara Easterlin @ Beachcomber BBQ (SSI) – 6:00–8:00 PM
🎶 Soulful Dave @ Rooftop at Ocean Lodge (SSI) – 6:00–9:00 PM
🎶 Live Music @ Shore/Residence Inn (JI) – 6:00–9:00 PM
🎶 Touch of Grey @ Tortuga Jack’s (JI) – 6:00–9:00 PM
🎶 Braedon Harris @ V Pizza (SSI) – 6:00–9:00 PM
🎸 Backbeat Boulevard @ The Wharf (JI) – 6:00–9:00 PM
🎹 Jerry Gowen (piano) @ Georgia Sea Grill (SSI) – 6:30–9:30 PM
🎸 Train Wreck @ Captain Stan’s Smokehouse (Woodbine) – 6:30 PM
🎶 Electric Dance Band @ Woodbine Opry – 7:00 PM (dining opens at 5 PM)
🎸 Josh Nunn @ Brogen’s South (SSI) – 7:00–10:00 PM
🎸 Uncle Dave Griffin @ Fish Dock Bar & Grill (Townsend) – 7:00–10:00 PM
🎸 Harley Dills @ Rafters (SSI) – 7:00–10:00 PM
🎶 Live Music @ The Hangout Bar & Grill (Bwk) – 7:00–10:00 PM
🎶 Live Music @ Gnat’s Landing (SSI) – 7:00–10:00 PM
🎸 Dexter Jones @ 1509 Brunswick – 7:00–10:00 PM
🎸 Ramble Tamble (CCR Tribute) @ Ritz Theatre (Bwk) – 7:00 PM
🎸 South of Savannah @ Toucan’s Ale House (Bwk) – 7:00–10:00 PM
🎸 Lauren Marie @ Village Inn & Pub (SSI) – 8:00–11:00 PM
🎸 Frost Bros Band @ Mullet Bay (SSI) – 8:00–11:00 PM
🎶 Live Music @ Wine Alley (SSI) – 8:00–11:00 PM
🎸 Maple Street Band ft. Big Money & The Womprats @ Broughton Bowl & Brew (Sav) – 8:00–11:00 PM
🎸 Your Mom’s Favorite Band @ Bennie’s Red Barn / Tree Bar (SSI) – 9:00 PM
🎶 Sidetone @ LL Creek (Waycross) – 9:00 PM
🎶 Live Music @ The Study (Bwk) – 9:00 PM
🎸 Garden of Eden @ Rafters (SSI) – 11:00 PM–2:00 AM

🎵 Sunday, August 3

🎶 Live Music @ Rooftop at Ocean Lodge (SSI) – 11:00 AM–2:00 PM
🎸 Josh Nunn @ Bubba Garcia’s (SSI) – 12:00–3:00 PM
🎸 Jordan Franklin @ Hootenanny’s BBQ (Bwk) – 12:00–3:00 PM
🎸 Live Music @ The Wharf (JI) – 12:00–3:00 PM
🎸 Live Music @ Barrier Island Brewing (SSI) – 12:00–3:00 PM
🎸 Time Iz Tite @ Captain Stan’s Smokehouse (Woodbine) – 3:00 PM
🎸 Ashton Rowland @ Mullet Bay (SSI) – 4:00–7:00 PM
🎶 Live Music @ Brogen’s North (SSI) – 5:00–8:00 PM
🎶 Live Music @ The Hangout Bar & Grill (Bwk) – 5:00–8:00 PM
🎸 The Pine Box Dwellers @ Beachcomber BBQ (SSI) – 5:00–8:00 PM
🎶 Josh Nunn @ Gnat’s Landing (SSI) – 6:00–9:00 PM
🎸 Rob Willis @ Tortuga Jack’s (JI) – 6:00–9:00 PM
🎶 Live Music @ JI Beach House – 6:00–9:00 PM
🎸 Ryan Wilson @ Village Inn & Pub (SSI) – 7:00–10:00 PM

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