Weekly events: Blues, Matilda, flamingoes and more
Don't look now, but festival season is well underway. Bring the whole family for Mauldin's Blues and Jazz Festival (there's a great playground next to the amphitheater), and get ready for 'Matilda' at South Carolina Children's Theatre. There's a lot of fun coming up this spring. Be sure to visit Upstate Parent online for much more, including our celebration of local teachers and a look ahead at 'Fraggle Rock Live.' It's all at upstateparent.com.
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Night Life: Nature's Party Animals: A Study in Science is 9 a.m. – noon April 25 at TR Makers Co. Recommended for ages 5-11. $48 per session. From bats to bears and owls to opossums, uncover the unique features that help these awesome animals thrive in the darkness. For details and registration, visit trmakersco.org/product/msall-s25-k7.
Homeschool Days: South Carolina Regions and Ecosystems is 10 – 11:30 a.m. April 25 at the South Carolina Botanical Garden. Themes change monthly for this hands-on learning experience. Designed for ages 5 and older. For full details and registration, visit clemson.edu/scbg/visit/events/index.html.
Afternoon Exploration is 1:30 – 5 p.m. April 25 at Roper Mountain Science Center. For details and tickets, visit ropermountain.org.
Starry Nights programs are at Roper Mountain Science Center April 25. 'The Cowboy Astronomer' is at 4:30 p.m. 'Invaders of Mars!' is at 6 and 'From Earth to the Universe' is at 7:30 p.m. Advance ticket purchases are required. For details, visit ropermountain.org.
Bilingual Story Time is at 4:30 p.m. April 25 at the Hughes Main Library. Cuentos bilingües en inglés y español para niños 7 años y menores acompañados por un adulto. Llame al 864-242-5000, ext. 2634 para más informatión. For details, visit greenvillelibrary.org.
Greenville Heritage Federal Credit Union Main Street Fridays is 5:30 – 9:30 p.m. April 25 at NOMA Square on Main Street. Visit gvilleevents.com.
'Matilda: The Musical' opens at 7 p.m. April 25 at South Carolina Children's Theatre. Best enjoyed by ages 6 and older. The show continues through May 18. For tickets and details, visit scchildrenstheatre.org.
The Hub City Spartanburgers play at 6:35 p.m. April 25. Stay for fireworks after the game. Visit https://www.milb.com/hub-city.
Snow White & Her Fairytale Friends is presented by Carolina Ballet Theatre at 7:30 p.m. April 25 and at 2 p.m. April 26 at the Peace Center. For tickets and details, visit peacecenter.org.
The Greater Greenville Master Gardeners Annual Plant Sale is 8 a.m. – noon April 26 at Jeff Lynch Appliances (17 Roper Mountain Road, Greenville). The sale is rain or shine. Hundreds of healthy plants will be available for sale and Master Gardeners will be on hand to help with selection. Credit cards are accepted for purchases over $25, as well as cash or checks. For details, visit ggmga.org/plant-sale.html.
Make GVL Greener Earth Fest 2025 is 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. April 26 at Pangaea Brewing, PKL Park and Southernside Brewing at Unity Park. Admission is free. The event includes live music, family activities and more. For details, visit makegvlgreener.com/programs/make-gvl-greener-day. The Greenville chapter of Citizens' Climate Lobby will host a battery recycling drive from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Pangaea Brewing. Bring rechargeable devices like phones, tablets, and laptops, plus rechargeable batteries/battery pack, (Li-ion, NiMH or NiCd) and non-rechargeable lithium batteries (photo, coin cell, etc.).
Family Free Saturday for all ages is 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. April 26 at the Spartanburg Science Center. Admission is free. No registration is needed. Visit spartanburgsciencecenter.org.
Let There Be Mom's Spring Market, Stop, Shop, & Stroll is 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. April 26 at Simpsonville Methodist Church. The event includes more than 70 vendors, including crafters, makers, bakers and growers, plus food trucks, a raffle, a kids' zone and more. For details, visit LetThereBeMom.org.
Storytime on the Steps is at 10 a.m. April 26 and April 30 at M. Judson Booksellers on Main Street in Greenville. Visit for a story time and sweet treat. The event will move indoors to the children's section if weather requires. Visit mjudsonbooks.com.
Nature Center Open House: Pollinators in the Garden is 1 – 4 p.m. April 26 at the South Carolina Botanical Garden. Drop by the Nature Learning Center to learn something new. The program is free and open to the public. The Caboose and Hunt Cabin will also be open during this event. For details, visit clemson.edu/scbg/visit/events/index.html.
CoComelon: Sing-A-Long LIVE is at 2 p.m. April 26 at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena. For tickets and details, visit bonsecoursarena.com.
is 2 – 9 p.m. April 26 at the Mauldin Cultural Center's Outdoor Amphitheater. The event includes live music and more. Visit mauldinculturalcenter.org.
The Hub City Spartanburgers play at 4:35 p.m. April 26 and at 2:05 p.m. April 27. Visit https://www.milb.com/hub-city.
Garden Sprouts is 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. April 29 at the South Carolina Botanical Garden. Preschool children and their caregivers discover the wonders of the Botanical Garden through nature walks, crafts and more. For full details and registration, visit clemson.edu/scbg/visit/events/index.html.
Tell Me About It Tuesday: Flamingoes is at 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. April 29 at the Greenville Zoo. Included with admission. For details, visit greenvillezoo.com.
STEM Story Time for ages 5 and younger is at 10 a.m. April 30 at the Spartanburg Science Center. For details, visit spartanburgsciencecenter.org/stem-storytime.
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