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World Environment Day 2025: Inspiring Wishes, Quotes & Images To Share On June 5
Last Updated: Happy World Environment Day 2025: Share these inspiring wishes, quotes, images, and greetings to encourage everyone to protect and preserve the planet. World Environment Day 2025: Observed every year on June 5, World Environment Day is the largest global platform for environmental awareness and action. Celebrated by millions worldwide, it has been led by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) since its inception in 1973. Over the decades, it has grown into a powerful movement driving change through education and community participation. The Republic of Korea will host World Environment Day in 2025, with a focus on ending plastic waste globally. This year, World Environment Day joins the UNEP-led #BeatPlasticPollution campaign to encourage communities throughout the globe to adopt and promote solutions. This year's theme aims to highlight the harmful impact of plastic waste on ecosystems and to inspire collective action toward sustainable, long-term solutions. Whether you're a passionate environmentalist or just learning about sustainability, sharing quotes and well wishes can inspire others to care for the environment. Here's wishes and quotes that you can share with your family and friends. World Environment Day 2025: Wishes World Environment Day 2025: Quotes 'The environment is where we all meet, where we all have a mutual interest; it is the one thing all of us share." – Lady Bird Johnson 'If we surrendered to earth's intelligence, we could rise up rooted, like trees." – Rainer Maria Rilke 'The Earth does not belong to us: we belong to the Earth." – Marlee Matlin 'The greatest threat to our planet is the belief that someone else will save it." – Robert Swan 'One of the first conditions of happiness is that the link between man and nature shall not be broken." – Leo Tolstoy 'Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better." – Albert Einstein World Environment Day – FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) What is World Environment Day? World Environment Day is the United Nations' principal platform to raise awareness and encourage action for the protection of the environment. When is World Environment Day celebrated? It is celebrated every year on June 5. Who organises World Environment Day? It is led by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and supported by governments, organizations, and individuals globally. Why was June 5 chosen for this day? June 5 marks the opening day of the historic 1972 United Nations Conference on the Human Environment held in Stockholm, which laid the foundation for modern environmental diplomacy. Why is World Environment Day important? It mobilizes millions around the world to take environmental action. It serves as a reminder that everyone has a role in building a greener, more sustainable future. How can individuals participate in World Environment Day? top videos View all How can schools and organisations get involved? They can organize eco-friendly activities like tree planting, awareness campaigns, art contests, recycling initiatives, or host guest speakers on environmental topics. About the Author Bhaswati Sengupta Bhaswati Sengupta is a Sub-Editor at News18, where she works closely with the Web Stories and Photo Gallery team to create visually engaging and impactful digital content. She also contributes to Lifestyle More The News18 Lifestyle section brings you the latest on health, fashion, travel, food, and culture — with wellness tips, celebrity style, travel inspiration, and recipes. Also Download the News18 App to stay updated! tags : lifestyle World Environment day Location : New Delhi, India, India First Published: June 05, 2025, 07:10 IST News lifestyle World Environment Day 2025: Inspiring Wishes, Quotes & Images To Share On June 5
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May 2025: More than 175 things to do in Greenville, Spartanburg and beyond!
Things to do with your kids in Greenville, Spartanburg and the Upstate – find plenty to do from babies to teens. Look for weekly updates and highlights and even more events at Send your organization's family events to chris@ 'Beautification: The Environmental Legacy of Lady Bird Johnson' is open at the Upcountry History Museum through Sept. 7. The exhibit offers a first-hand look at how Lady Bird Johnson helped reimagine the country's highways and byways and used her own power as First Lady to pioneer the landmark Highway Beautification Act of 1965. It was curated and produced by the LBJ Presidential Library in Austin, Texas. For details, visit Tutankhamun: His Tomb and His Treasures is open through Jan. 4, 2026 at the Amherst at Deerpark Exhibition Center at Biltmore Estate in Asheville. This exhibition offers an exploration into ancient Egypt and the time of Tutankhamun, featuring a close look at the discovery of King Tut's tomb and the extraordinary treasures that were found inside, exactly as they were when first discovered by famed archaeologist Howard Carter in 1922. Showcasing the cultural heritage of one of history's most significant archaeological finds, this exhibition features expert-crafted, true-to-life replicas of artifacts. For tickets and details, visit May is Hike On Month in Beech Mountain, North Carolina. Guided hikes and giveaways are available at the visitor's center. A comprehensive hiking guide is available at providing trail recommendations for all skill levels and tips. A different trail will be featured each week in May. Dollywood's Flower & Food Festival continues through June 8 with more than 1 million vibrant blooms, menus featuring fresh tastes of spring in the Smokies and unique entertainment offerings, including 'Play On,' a new show to celebrate Dollywood's 40th anniversary season, opening May 3, the date of the park's first operational day in 1986. The Imagination Playhouse, which features plays based on books from Dolly's Imagination Library, offers shows for younger guests through the end of September. During Smoky Mountain Summer Celebration, new story time and character meet & greets are part of the Imagination Playhouse experience. Visit Jurassic Adventure is open May 21 – Nov. 2 at The Island in Pigeon Forge. Admission is free. Wander amid 22 life-sized animatronic dinosaurs, each with interactive elements and sounds. Included is a custom Island Fountain Show that tells the story of the dinosaurs. Interactive features include posted QR codes linked to details about each dinosaur, including sounds and free downloadable wallpapers. The Island is open daily from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. and does not have gated admission. All ticketed attractions are ala carte. For details, visit Hearts & Hands Week, benefitting Greer Relief, is May 5 – 11. During Hearts & Hands Week, participating businesses pledge to donate a portion of their sales to Greer Relief, a nonprofit dedicated to helping families and individuals overcome crisis and build a path toward stability and success. For details, visit Toddler Story Time is at 10 a.m. at the Spartanburg Main Library. Best suited for ages 3 and younger. Ask for tickets at the children's entrance starting at 9:30 a.m. See details at Preschool Story Time is at 11 a.m. at the Spartanburg Main Library. Best suited for ages 3 – 5. Ask for tickets at the children's entrance starting at 10:25 a.m. See details at Afternoon Exploration is 1:30 – 5 p.m. at Roper Mountain Science Center. For details and tickets, visit The Greenville Drive plays a doubleheader beginning at 4:30 p.m. at Fluor Field. For tickets, visit Piedmont Natural Gas Downtown Alive is 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. at NOMA Square on Main Street in Greenville. Visit Music on Main Presented by Piedmont Natural Gas is 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. on Morgan Square in Spartanburg. Visit The Appalachian Heritage Festival is in downtown Waynesville, North Carolina. It includes live music, hands-on demonstrations, a True Crime Trail, The Quilt Trails Bus Tour and more. For details, visit Zoo Tots: A Bug's Life for ages 2 – 4 is at 10 and 11 a.m. at the Greenville Zoo. For details and registration, visit Jurassic Quest is open noon – 6 p.m. at the Greenville Convention Center. The event features a herd of life-like moving and roaring dinosaurs, themed rides and attractions, live dinosaur shows, interactive science and art activities including a giant fossil dig, real fossils, a 'Triceratots' soft play area for little explorers, photo opportunities, a newly launched video tour featuring dinosaur trainers and more. Advance online ticket purchase is recommended. General admission includes live shows, arts and crafts activities and dinosaur exhibits. Tickets for individual activities are available on site. Free entry for children under 2. Kids' Ultimate Tickets include admission, all-you-can-ride access to dinosaur rides, inflatables, fossil dig and more. For details and tickets, visit Afternoon Exploration is 1:30 – 5 p.m. at Roper Mountain Science Center. For details and tickets, visit Yoga is at 3 p.m. at TCMU-Greenville. Join in to practice mindfulness, breathing exercises, and stretching. The class is led by a volunteer certified yoga instructor. This Healthy Hustle class is included with admission. Visit Nature Journaling is 3:30 – 5 p.m. at the South Carolina Botanical Garden. Explore various subjects and techniques through guided nature walks and nature journaling sessions. This series is designed to help participants start a nature journaling practice, and no experience or artistic talent is needed. For details and registration, visit Starry Nights programs are at Roper Mountain Science Center. '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 Greenville Heritage Federal Credit Union Main Street Fridays is 5:30 – 9:30 p.m. at NOMA Square on Main Street. Visit The Greenville Drive plays at 6:45 p.m. at Fluor Field. Stay for fireworks after the game. For tickets, visit 'Matilda: The Musical' is presented at 7 p.m. at South Carolina Children's Theatre. Best enjoyed by ages 6 and older. For tickets and details, visit Great Blue Gathering and Silent Auction Fundraiser is at Conestee Nature Preserve. For details and registration, visit 'Clue' (High School Edition) is presented by Greer Children's Theatre at 7 p.m. at The Center for the Arts in Greer. For tickets and details, visit 'Matilda: The Musical' is presented at 7 p.m. at South Carolina Children's Theatre. Best enjoyed by ages 6 and older. For tickets and details, visit For parents: Greenville Theatre presents 'A Weekend With Sondheim' at 8 p.m. On what would be his 95th birthday celebration year, Greenville Theatre will present an original revue featuring songs from 'Sunday in the Park with George,' 'Merrily We Roll Along,' 'Company,' 'West Side Story' and much more. For tickets, visit The TD Saturday Market is 8 a.m. – noon on Main Street in Greenville. For vendors and details, visit Heroes & Villains: The Art of the Disney Costume opens today at the South Carolina State Museum. The critically acclaimed showcase features 70 costumes and highlights the innovative ways some iconic characters like Cinderella, Maleficent, and Jack Sparrow are brought to life through the artistry and imagination of their costumes. It continues through Oct. 26. For details, visit Jurassic Quest is open 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. at the Greenville Convention Center. The event features a herd of life-like moving and roaring dinosaurs, themed rides and attractions, live dinosaur shows, interactive science and art activities including a giant fossil dig, real fossils, a 'Triceratots' soft play area for little explorers, photo opportunities, a newly launched video tour featuring dinosaur trainers and more. Advance online ticket purchase is recommended. General admission includes live shows, arts and crafts activities and dinosaur exhibits. Tickets for individual activities are available on site. Free entry for children under 2. Kids' Ultimate Tickets include admission, all-you-can-ride access to dinosaur rides, inflatables, fossil dig and more. For details and tickets, visit The Appalachian Heritage Festival is in downtown Waynesville, North Carolina. It includes live music, hands-on demonstrations, a True Crime Trail, The Quilt Trails Bus Tour and more. For details, visit The Berries & Blooms Spring Festival is 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. at The Ten Acre Garden in Canton, North Carolina. For details, visit The Tails and Trails 5K Walk/Run benefitting Greenville County Animal Care is at Conestee Park. For details and registration, visit Storytime on the Steps is at 10 a.m. 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 Zoo Tots: A Bug's Life for ages 2 – 4 is at 10 and 11 a.m. at the Greenville Zoo. For details and registration, visit Wonder Club is at 11 a.m. at TCMU-Greenville. Learn how to sip tea, munch on tasty treats and master the art of good manners. You'll discover the secret to being a tea party pro. Led by Rita Santana, Etiquette Expert and Founder of The Good Gatherings Co., this class makes manners fun and tea time sweeter. Registration is required for this Wonder Club class. Visit 'Matilda: The Musical' is presented at 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. at South Carolina Children's Theatre. Best enjoyed by ages 6 and older. For tickets and details, visit For parents: Medicinal Whiskey Charity's Kentucky Derby Party, benefiting Clement's Kindness Fund for the Children and Prisma Health Children's Hospital BI-LO Charities Children's Cancer Center is at 5:30 p.m. at Revel Event Center. All funds raised will benefit the fight against childhood cancer and blood disorders. For tickets, sponsorships or more information, visit To learn more about Medicinal Whiskey Charity, visit The Greenville Drive plays at 6:45 p.m. at Fluor Field. Saturdays on the District is family-friendly event that takes place before every Saturday home game. Held on the pedestrian-friendly District 356 (Field Street), there is no admission and activities include inflatable games, live music, face painting, balloon artists, food and beverage stations and more. For tickets, visit 'Clue' (High School Edition) is presented by Greer Children's Theatre at 7 p.m. at The Center for the Arts in Greer. For tickets and details, visit For parents: Greenville Theatre presents 'A Weekend With Sondheim' at 8 p.m. On what would be his 95th birthday celebration year, Greenville Theatre will present an original revue featuring songs from 'Sunday in the Park with George,' 'Merrily We Roll Along,' 'Company,' 'West Side Story' and much more. For tickets, visit Jurassic Quest is open 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. at the Greenville Convention Center. The event features a herd of life-like moving and roaring dinosaurs, themed rides and attractions, live dinosaur shows, interactive science and art activities including a giant fossil dig, real fossils, a 'Triceratots' soft play area for little explorers, photo opportunities, a newly launched video tour featuring dinosaur trainers and more. Advance online ticket purchase is recommended. General admission includes live shows, arts and crafts activities and dinosaur exhibits. Tickets for individual activities are available on site. Free entry for children under 2. Kids' Ultimate Tickets include admission, all-you-can-ride access to dinosaur rides, inflatables, fossil dig and more. For details and tickets, visit Fraggle Rock LIVE, the first ever Fraggle Rock Live Touring Show, is presented at 1 p.m. at the Peace Center. Presented by The Jim Henson Company, the show will feature the iconic Fraggles and other favorite characters from the show, as well as new characters in an interactive, live musical adventure perfect for all ages. For tickets and details, visit 'Clue' (High School Edition) is presented by Greer Children's Theatre at 2 p.m. at The Center for the Arts in Greer. For tickets and details, visit 'Matilda: The Musical' is presented at 2 p.m. at South Carolina Children's Theatre. Best enjoyed by ages 6 and older. For tickets and details, visit Carolina Youth Symphony's Senior Honors Concert is at 3 p.m. at McAlister Auditorium at Furman University. Purchase tickets at the door ($10 adults, $5 students/seniors) or visit The Greenville Drive plays at 3:05 p.m. at Fluor Field. For tickets, visit For parents: Greenville Theatre presents 'A Weekend With Sondheim' at 8 p.m. On what would be his 95th birthday celebration year, Greenville Theatre will present an original revue featuring songs from 'Sunday in the Park with George,' 'Merrily We Roll Along,' 'Company,' 'West Side Story' and much more. For tickets, visit 'Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back' in Concert with the Greenville Symphony Orchestra is at 7 p.m. at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena. For tickets and details, visit Monday, May 5 Mini Makers: World of Wonders is 9 – 10 a.m. at TR Makers Co. Recommended for ages 2 – 5. $10 per session. Discover famous landmarks and meet unique animals from around the world while uncovering captivating stories and fun food from diverse cultures. For details and registration, visit Toddler Story Time is at 10 a.m. at the Spartanburg Main Library. Best suited for ages 3 and younger. Ask for tickets at the children's entrance starting at 9:30 a.m. See details at Preschool Story Time is at 11 a.m. at the Spartanburg Main Library. Best suited for ages 3 – 5. Ask for tickets at the children's entrance starting at 10:25 a.m. See details at Garden Sprouts is 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. 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 Preschool Story Time is at 10:30 a.m. at the Boiling Springs Library. Ages 3 – 5. For details, visit Tell Me About It Tuesday: Alligator is at 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. at the Greenville Zoo. Included with admission. For details, visit The Hub City Spartanburgers play at 6:05 p.m. Visit Tot Tales & Trails is 10 – 11 a.m. at the South Carolina Botanical Garden. Begin with a story and then explore the day's theme with a garden walk and activities. This program is ideal for preschoolers and caregivers, but all ages are encouraged to join in the fun. For details and registration, visit Storytime on the Steps is at 10 a.m. 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 The Hub City Spartanburgers play at 11:05 a.m. Visit Teen Pop Culture: Korean is at 4 p.m. at the Boiling Springs Library. Ages 12 – 18. For details, visit Toddler Story Time is at 10 a.m. at the Spartanburg Main Library. Best suited for ages 3 and younger. Ask for tickets at the children's entrance starting at 9:30 a.m. See details at Preschool Story Time is at 11 a.m. at the Spartanburg Main Library. Best suited for ages 3 – 5. Ask for tickets at the children's entrance starting at 10:25 a.m. See details at Afternoon Exploration is 1:30 – 5 p.m. at Roper Mountain Science Center. For details and tickets, visit Twilight in the Garden, benefiting Hatcher Garden, is 5:30 – 9 p.m. The event features a garden party, dinner, silent and live auctions. For tickets, visit Piedmont Natural Gas Downtown Alive is 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. at NOMA Square on Main Street in Greenville. Visit Music on Main Presented by Piedmont Natural Gas is 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. on Morgan Square in Spartanburg. Visit The Hub City Spartanburgers play at 6:35 p.m. Visit Artisphere is in downtown Greenville. The festival includes Kidsphere at Artisphere with opportunities for kids to create. New for 2025, the Reuse Regatta: Test your best designs for a floating wind-powered boat, and square off for weekend bragging rights. Other activities include Tinkering Toddlers, a crawlable, stroller-friendly area stocked with toddler-appropriate manipulatives, Box Town, an eco-friendly creation station, rainbow wall, masks and hats and more. For a full schedule of events, visit Learning Safari: Mini Beasts, a drop off program for ages 5 – 7, is 10 a.m. – noon at the Greenville Zoo. For details and registration, visit Afternoon Exploration is 1:30 – 5 p.m. at Roper Mountain Science Center. For details and tickets, visit Bathtub Botany is 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. at the South Carolina Botanical Garden. Craft plant-derived soaps, scrubs and balms for Mother's Day or otherwise. Designed for children and caregivers, but all ages are welcome. For details, visit Starry Nights programs are at Roper Mountain Science Center. '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 'Matilda: The Musical' is presented at 7 p.m. at South Carolina Children's Theatre. Best enjoyed by ages 6 and older. For tickets and details, visit The Hub City Spartanburgers play at 7:05 p.m. Stay for fireworks after the game. Visit The TD Saturday Market is 8 a.m. – noon on Main Street in Greenville. For vendors and details, visit Artisphere is in downtown Greenville. The festival includes Kidsphere at Artisphere with opportunities for kids to create. New for 2025, the Reuse Regatta: Test your best designs for a floating wind-powered boat, and square off for weekend bragging rights. Other activities include Tinkering Toddlers, a crawlable, stroller-friendly area stocked with toddler-appropriate manipulatives, Box Town, an eco-friendly creation station, rainbow wall, masks and hats and more. For a full schedule of events, visit Park Hop opens today – Park Hop is a free, summer long scavenger hunt at park and recreation venues throughout Greenville and Spartanburg Counties. This scavenger hunt encourages children and families to discover featured parks throughout the summer while searching for answers to clues within each park. Get the ParkHop app on GooglePlay or the App Store. Visit Celebrate National Train Day with the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad in Bryson City, North Carolina. For details, events and tickets, visit Mini Makers: World of Wonders is 9 – 10 a.m. at TR Makers Co. Recommended for ages 2 – 5. $10 per session. Discover famous landmarks and meet unique animals from around the world while uncovering captivating stories and fun food from diverse cultures. For details and registration, visit 'Wild Things of the Upstate' Reading and Hike is at 9 a.m. at the Nature Playscape at Conestee Nature Preserve. Join for a children's book reading by Abby Moore Keith. For tickets and details, visit Village Launch Market is 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. in West Greenville. Support minority and women-owned businesses – plus food trucks, family activities and more. Visit Story Time Ballet with International Ballet is at 10 a.m. at the Five Forks Library and at 11:30 a.m. at the Hughes Main Library. Visit Train Day at the Depot is 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the Hub City Railroad Museum. For details, visit Learning Safari: Mini Beasts, a drop off program for ages 5 – 7, is 10 a.m. – noon at the Greenville Zoo. For details and registration, visit Saturday Story Time is at 10:30 a.m. at the Cyrill-Westside Library. Best suited for ages 5 and younger. For details, visit Water Safety Day is 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the T.K. Gregg Community Center in Spartanburg. The event is free and is held in partnership between the City of Spartanburg Parks, Recreation & Special Events and Ellie Fisher, a local Girl Scout who designed the day as her Gold Award project. Learn water safety through hands on stations, personalized video and a scavenger hunt. The event includes free food, prizes and giveaways. Registration is not required but is appreciated. Visit 'Matilda: The Musical' is presented at 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. at South Carolina Children's Theatre. Best enjoyed by ages 6 and older. For tickets and details, visit The Hub City Spartanburgers play at 4:35 p.m. Visit Artisphere is in downtown Greenville. The festival includes Kidsphere at Artisphere with opportunities for kids to create. New for 2025, the Reuse Regatta: Test your best designs for a floating wind-powered boat, and square off for weekend bragging rights. Other activities include Tinkering Toddlers, a crawlable, stroller-friendly area stocked with toddler-appropriate manipulatives, Box Town, an eco-friendly creation station, rainbow wall, masks and hats and more. For a full schedule of events, visit Member Morning is 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. at TCMU-Greenville. Enjoy full access to TCMU-Greenville during this special members-only session. Visit 'Matilda: The Musical' is presented at 2 p.m. at South Carolina Children's Theatre. Best enjoyed by ages 6 and older. For tickets and details, visit Monday, May 12 Master Gardeners Takeover at TCMU-Greenville is 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Join a nature-themed activity led by expert Greenville Master Gardeners. Guests will dive into the beauty of the season with hands-on projects. This is included with admission. Visit Toddler Story Time is at 10 a.m. at the Spartanburg Main Library. Best suited for ages 3 and younger. Ask for tickets at the children's entrance starting at 9:30 a.m. See details at Preschool Story Time is at 11 a.m. at the Spartanburg Main Library. Best suited for ages 3 – 5. Ask for tickets at the children's entrance starting at 10:25 a.m. See details at Garden Sprouts is 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. 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 Preschool Story Time is at 10:30 a.m. at the Boiling Springs Library. Ages 3 – 5. For details, visit Tell Me About It Tuesday: Barred Owl is at 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. at the Greenville Zoo. Included with admission. For details, visit 'Caps for Sale,' a Once Upon an Orchestra performance, is at 11 a.m. at South Carolina Children's Theatre. For details, visit The Greenville Drive plays at 6:45 p.m. at Fluor Field. For tickets, visit Hora del Cuento en Español – Spanish Storytime is at 10 a.m. at the Cyrill-Westside Library. Ages birth – 4. Únase a nosotros el segundo miércoles de cada mes a las 10 a.m. Compartiremos libros y desarrollaremos habilidades de alfabetización temprana en español. Para edades desde el nacimiento hasta los cuatro años. For details, visit Storytime on the Steps is at 10 a.m. 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 STEM Story Time for ages 5 and younger is at 10 a.m. at the Spartanburg Science Center. For details, visit The Greenville Drive plays at 2:05 p.m. at Fluor Field. For tickets, visit Teen Silent Book Club is at 4 p.m. at the Boiling Springs Library. Ages 12 – 18. For details, visit Bookmobile Thursday is 10 a.m. – noon at Hatcher Garden. The Spartanburg County Library Bookmobile will be on site. For details, visit Toddler Story Time is at 10 a.m. at the Spartanburg Main Library. Best suited for ages 3 and younger. Ask for tickets at the children's entrance starting at 9:30 a.m. See details at Preschool Story Time is at 11 a.m. at the Spartanburg Main Library. Best suited for ages 3 – 5. Ask for tickets at the children's entrance starting at 10:25 a.m. See details at Family Craft Night: Mystery Craft is 5 – 7 p.m. (drop in) at the Five Forks Library. Visit Piedmont Natural Gas Downtown Alive is 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. at NOMA Square on Main Street in Greenville. Visit Music on Main Presented by Piedmont Natural Gas is 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. on Morgan Square in Spartanburg. Visit The Greenville Drive plays at 6:45 p.m. at Fluor Field. For tickets, visit The Greenville Greek Festival is at St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral. For details, visit Yoga is at 3 p.m. at TCMU-Greenville. Join in to practice mindfulness, breathing exercises, and stretching. The class is led by a volunteer certified yoga instructor. This Healthy Hustle class is included with admission. Visit Starry Nights programs are at Roper Mountain Science Center. '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 Brew in the Zoo is 6 – 10 p.m. at the Greenville Zoo. The event is open to ages 21 and older. For details and tickets, visit The Greenville Drive plays at 6:45 p.m. at Fluor Field. Stay for fireworks after the game. For tickets, visit 'Matilda: The Musical' is presented at 7 p.m. at South Carolina Children's Theatre. Best enjoyed by ages 6 and older. For tickets and details, visit The TD Saturday Market is 8 a.m. – noon on Main Street in Greenville. For vendors and details, visit The Greenville Greek Festival is at St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral. For details, visit 'Because' by Mo Willems: Lollipops Concerts from the Greenville Symphony Orchestra are at 10 a.m. at the Hughes Main Library and at 11:30 a.m. at the Five Forks Library. Visit Family Free Saturday for all ages is 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Spartanburg Science Center. Admission is free. No registration is needed. Visit Storytime on the Steps is at 10 a.m. 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 Wonder Club is 10 – 11 a.m. at TCMU-Greenville. Get ready to build, code and learn with RoboThink's robotics kits. Families will dive into the exciting world of STEM, creating robots and exploring cool engineering concepts that are out of this world. While they won't be taking home their robots, they'll leave with ideas and information on where to get their own. Registration is required for this Wonder Club class. Visit Telemetry and Turtles is at 10 a.m. at Conestee Nature Preserve. For details and registration, visit 'Matilda: The Musical' is presented at 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. at South Carolina Children's Theatre. Best enjoyed by ages 6 and older. For tickets and details, visit Warehouse Theater presents a Shakespeare Workshop is 11 a.m. – noon at TCMU-Greenville. This is a playful storytelling adventure suitable for audiences of all ages. This performance is included with admission. Visit Playful Pollinators is at 1 p.m. at Conestee Nature Preserve. Learn from Patricia Whitener, 4-H Natural Resources program leader. For details and registration, visit The Greenville Drive plays at 6:45 p.m. at Fluor Field. Saturdays on the District is family-friendly event that takes place before every Saturday home game. Held on the pedestrian-friendly District 356 (Field Street), there is no admission and activities include inflatable games, live music, face painting, balloon artists, food and beverage stations and more. For tickets, visit The Greenville Greek Festival is at St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral. For details, visit 'Matilda: The Musical' is presented at 2 p.m. at South Carolina Children's Theatre. Best enjoyed by ages 6 and older. For tickets and details, visit The Greenville Drive plays at 3:05 p.m. at Fluor Field. For tickets, visit Teens Make: Yarn Paintings at 5:30 p.m. at the Spartanburg Main Library. Ages 12 – 18. See details at Celebrate TCMU-Spartanburg's birthday. TCMU-Spartanburg is turning 7. Help Geo find his missing birthday present in a playful scavenger hunt, then stick around to sing Happy Birthday and enjoy a sweet treat at noon. Free with admission. Visit Mini Makers: Mini Doctors in Training is 9 – 10 a.m. at TR Makers Co. Recommended for ages 2 – 5. $10 per session. Kids become the doctor for their favorite stuffed friends. For details and registration, visit Toddler Story Time is at 10 a.m. at the Spartanburg Main Library. Best suited for ages 3 and younger. Ask for tickets at the children's entrance starting at 9:30 a.m. See details at Preschool Story Time is at 11 a.m. at the Spartanburg Main Library. Best suited for ages 3 – 5. Ask for tickets at the children's entrance starting at 10:25 a.m. See details at Garden Sprouts is 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. 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 Preschool Story Time is at 10:30 a.m. at the Boiling Springs Library. Ages 3 – 5. For details, visit Tell Me About It Tuesday: Ocelots is at 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. at the Greenville Zoo. Included with admission. For details, visit The Hub City Spartanburgers play at 6:35 p.m. Visit Winged Wednesday is 8 – 9 a.m. at the South Carolina Botanical Garden. Bring your binoculars and a sense of curiosity to explore the birds that call the garden home. For full details and registration, visit Storytime on the Steps is at 10 a.m. 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 Homeschool Days: Nature Narratives is 1 – 2:30 p.m. 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 The Hub City Spartanburgers play at 6:35 p.m. Visit Therapy Dog Time is 10 – 11 a.m. at TCMU-Greenville. Four furry friends join for story time and a meet-and-greet. Included with admission. Visit Homeschool Days: Nature Narratives is 10 – 11:30 a.m. 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 Toddler Story Time is at 10 a.m. at the Spartanburg Main Library. Best suited for ages 3 and younger. Ask for tickets at the children's entrance starting at 9:30 a.m. See details at Preschool Story Time is at 11 a.m. at the Spartanburg Main Library. Best suited for ages 3 – 5. Ask for tickets at the children's entrance starting at 10:25 a.m. See details at Piedmont Natural Gas Downtown Alive is 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. at NOMA Square on Main Street in Greenville. Visit Music on Main Presented by Piedmont Natural Gas is 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. on Morgan Square in Spartanburg. Visit The Hub City Spartanburgers play at 6:35 p.m. Visit Friday Garden Foray is 10 – 11:30 a.m. at the South Carolina Botanical Garden. For full details and registration, visit Teens To-Go: Seed Starters is at 3 p.m. at the Spartanburg Main Library. Ages 12 – 18. See details at Starry Nights programs are at Roper Mountain Science Center. '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 The Great Scot Parade is at 6 p.m. on Main Street in downtown Greenville. For events and details, visit Amp'd Up Fridays is 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. at the Mauldin Cultural Center. Admission is free. For details, visit The Hub City Spartanburgers play at 7:05 p.m. Stay for fireworks after the game. Visit The 12th Annual Take Flight 5K and 1 mile run/walk is 7 – 10 a.m. at the Greenville Downtown Airport. The event is a fundraiser for Runway Park. For details and registration, visit The TD Saturday Market is 8 a.m. – noon on Main Street in Greenville. For vendors and details, visit The Greenville Scottish Games are at Furman University. For events and details, visit India Cultural Corner Grand Opening is 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. at TCMU-Greenville. Take flight to India – no passport required. Celebrate the grand opening of Wings in the Air's new destination: India. Enjoy vibrant Bollywood Dance classes with TAAL School of Dance at 11 a.m. and noon, and explore the sights, sounds, and stories of Indian culture in the newest Cultural Corner exhibit. Visit Dinosaurs: Land of Fire and Ice opens today at the Upcountry History Museum. The exhibit continues through Sept. 21. Encounter unfamiliar landscapes, touchable dinosaurs of all shapes and sizes and opportunities to investigate clues about what the dinosaurs left behind. The exhibit, designed for ages 3-10, is the first child-centered exhibit dedicated to expanding the understanding of dinosaur habitat and range. The bilingual (Spanish and English) exhibit features three distinct sections that build on a child's innate curiosity about dinosaurs: Land of Fire (a warm dinosaur habitat), Land of Ice (a cold dinosaur habitat), and a Field Research Station (complete with a Big Dig experience). For details, visit Family Fun Day is 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. (doors open until 5 p.m.) at the Upcountry History Museum. There's something for all ages, including fun crafts, games, and story times for the kids. For details, visit Storytime on the Steps is at 10 a.m. 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 A Soldier's Timeline is 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. at Walnut Grove Plantation. The event pays tribute to members of the US Military. Admission is free. For details, visit Saturday Story Time is at 10:30 a.m. at the Cyrill-Westside Library. Best suited for ages 5 and younger. For details, visit The Girls Academy SC presents Her Story, Our Story: Celebrating the Mother-Daughter Relationship 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the Prisma Welcome Center at Unity Park. The event is designed for mothers and daughters to come together, share their unique stories and build lasting memories. It includes empowering sessions on confidence, leadership and life skills, interactive workshops to address challenges, guest speakers and more. The conference is for girls ages 13 and older and women of all ages including mothers, stepmothers, adult daughters, aunties, grandmothers and guardians. Email thegirlsacademysc@ with questions and register online at The Hub City Spartanburgers play at 4:35 p.m. Visit Sunday, May 25 Monday, May 26 I Am An Artist: Half Day Art Camp is 9 a.m. – noon at Yellowbobbypins Art Camp. Young artists ages 5-11 will dive into a fun and messy abstract action painting experience, experimenting with dribbles, drips, and splatters to create a dynamic masterpiece. Campers will also make their very own necklaces or keychains using Shrinky Dinks. The cost is $50 per child, sibling discount available, registration required. Visit Toddler Story Time is at 10 a.m. at the Spartanburg Main Library. Best suited for ages 3 and younger. Ask for tickets at the children's entrance starting at 9:30 a.m. See details at Preschool Story Time is at 11 a.m. at the Spartanburg Main Library. Best suited for ages 3 – 5. Ask for tickets at the children's entrance starting at 10:25 a.m. See details at Preschool Story Time is at 10:30 a.m. at the Boiling Springs Library. Ages 3 – 5. For details, visit Garden Sprouts is 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. 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 Tell Me About It Tuesday: Giraffes is at 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. at the Greenville Zoo. Included with admission. For details, visit The Hub City Spartanburgers play at 6:35 p.m. Visit The Greenville Drive plays at 6:45 p.m. at Fluor Field. For tickets, visit Build A Gnome: Half Day Art Camp is 9 a.m. – noon at Yellowbobbypins Art Camp. Campers ages 5-11 will sculpt their own charming gnome using air-dry clay, learning techniques to give their gnome personality and flair. The cost is $55 per child, sibling discount available, registration required. Visit STEM Story Time for ages 5 and younger is at 10 a.m. at the Spartanburg Science Center. For details, visit Storytime on the Steps is at 10 a.m. 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 The Hub City Spartanburgers play at 6:35 p.m. Visit The Greenville Drive plays at 6:45 p.m. at Fluor Field. For tickets, visit Adventure Boxes: Half Day Art Camp is 9 a.m. – noon at Yellowbobbypins Art Camp. Young artists ages 5-11 will create their own Adventure Box, a miniature world filled with imagination and discovery. The cost is $50 per child, sibling discount available, registration required. Visit Toddler Story Time is at 10 a.m. at the Spartanburg Main Library. Best suited for ages 3 and younger. Ask for tickets at the children's entrance starting at 9:30 a.m. See details at Preschool Story Time is at 11 a.m. at the Spartanburg Main Library. Best suited for ages 3 – 5. Ask for tickets at the children's entrance starting at 10:25 a.m. See details at Teens Taste Test: Girl Scout Cookies is at 3 p.m. at the Spartanburg Main Library. Ages 12 – 18. See details at Nantahala Outdoor Center's Summer Music Series begins tonight at 5 p.m. For details, visit Piedmont Natural Gas Downtown Alive is 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. at NOMA Square on Main Street in Greenville. Visit Music on Main Presented by Piedmont Natural Gas is 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. on Morgan Square in Spartanburg. Visit The Hub City Spartanburgers play at 6:35 p.m. Visit The Greenville Drive plays at 6:45 p.m. at Fluor Field. For tickets, visit Surf and Slime: Half Day Art Camp is 9 a.m. – noon at Yellowbobbypins Art Camp. Young artists ages 5-11 will paint their own version of Hokusai's iconic Great Wave and then create slime with coastal-inspired colors and textures. The cost is $50 per child, sibling discount available, registration required. Visit Teens Play Bingo at 3 p.m. at the Spartanburg Main Library. Ages 12 – 18. See details at Starry Nights programs are at Roper Mountain Science Center. '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 Amp'd Up Fridays is 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. at the Mauldin Cultural Center. Admission is free. For details, visit The Greenville Drive plays at 6:45 p.m. at Fluor Field. Stay for fireworks after the game. For tickets, visit The Hub City Spartanburgers play at 7:05 p.m. Stay for fireworks after the game. Visit The TD Saturday Market is 8 a.m. – noon on Main Street in Greenville. For vendors and details, visit Mountain Biking Basics is at 9 – 11:30 a.m. at Conestee Nature Preserve. For details and registration, visit Storytime on the Steps is at 10 a.m. 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 The Hub City Spartanburgers play at 4:35 p.m. Visit The Greenville Drive plays at 6:45 p.m. at Fluor Field. Saturdays on the Districtis family-friendly event that takes place before every Saturday home game. Held on the pedestrian-friendly District 356 (Field Street), there is no admission and activities include inflatable games, live music, face painting, balloon artists, food and beverage stations and more. For tickets, visit Healthy start, healthy you – May classes and programs for your growing family Heroes, villains and in between: See original Disney costumes Mental health in the moment Your guide to May arts classes, family fun, learning and more This article originally appeared on Greenville News: Your guide to May's family friendly events
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Things to do with your kids in Greenville, Spartanburg and the Upstate – find plenty to do from babies to teens. Look for weekly updates and highlights and even more events at Send your organization's family events to chris@ 'Beautification: The Environmental Legacy of Lady Bird Johnson' is open at the Upcountry History Museum through Sept. 7. The exhibit offers a first-hand look at how Lady Bird Johnson helped reimagine the country's highways and byways and used her own power as First Lady to pioneer the landmark Highway Beautification Act of 1965. It was curated and produced by the LBJ Presidential Library in Austin, Texas. For details, visit Tutankhamun: His Tomb and His Treasures is open through Jan. 4, 2026 at the Amherst at Deerpark Exhibition Center at Biltmore Estate in Asheville. This exhibition offers an exploration into ancient Egypt and the time of Tutankhamun, featuring a close look at the discovery of King Tut's tomb and the extraordinary treasures that were found inside, exactly as they were when first discovered by famed archaeologist Howard Carter in 1922. Showcasing the cultural heritage of one of history's most significant archaeological finds, this exhibition features expert-crafted, true-to-life replicas of artifacts. For tickets and details, visit May is Hike On Month in Beech Mountain, North Carolina. Guided hikes and giveaways are available at the visitor's center. A comprehensive hiking guide is available at providing trail recommendations for all skill levels and tips. A different trail will be featured each week in May. Fraggle Rock LIVE, the first ever Fraggle Rock Live Touring Show, comes to the Peace Center May 4. Presented by The Jim Henson Company, the show will feature the iconic Fraggles and other favorite characters from the show, as well as new characters in an interactive, live musical adventure perfect for all ages. For tickets and details, visit Mini Makers: Tooltime Tots is 9-10 a.m. at TR Makers Co. Recommended for ages 2-5. $10 per session. Mini Makers will tackle new challenges and exercise problem-solving persistence. For details and registration, visit Toddler Story Time is at 10 a.m. at the Spartanburg Main Library. Best suited for ages 3 and younger. Ask for tickets at the children's entrance starting at 9:30 a.m. See details at Garden Sprouts is 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. 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 Tell Me About It Tuesday: Farmyard is at 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. at the Greenville Zoo. Included with admission. For details, visit Preschool Story Time is at 11 a.m. at the Spartanburg Main Library. Best suited for ages 3 – 5. Ask for tickets at the children's entrance starting at 10:25 a.m. See details at The Spartanburg County Bookmobile visits TCMU-Spartanburg from 2 – 4 p.m. Visit STEM Story Time for ages 5 and younger is at 10 a.m. at the Spartanburg Science Center. For details, visit Storytime on the Steps is at 10 a.m. 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 Toddler Story Time is at 10:30 a.m. at the Boiling Springs Library. Ages birth – 3. For details, visit Afternoon Exploration is 1:30 – 5 p.m. at Roper Mountain Science Center. For details and tickets, visit Piedmont Natural Gas Downtown Alive is 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. at NOMA Square on Main Street in Greenville. Visit Neighborhood Night is 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. at the Upcountry History Museum. Drop in to explore the museum and its changing exhibitions. No registration is required. Admission is free. Visit Music on Main Presented by Piedmont Natural Gas is 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. on Morgan Square in Spartanburg. Visit Hub City Hog Fest is in downtown Spartanburg. For details, visit Spark of Genius: Exploring American Ingenuity – A Study In History is 9 a.m. – noon at TR Makers Co. Recommended for ages 5-12. $48 per session. For more information and registration, visit Zoo Tots: Funny Bones for ages 2 – 4 is at 10 and 11 a.m. at the Greenville Zoo. For details and registration, visit Afternoon Exploration is 1:30 – 5 p.m. at Roper Mountain Science Center. For details and tickets, visit Yoga is at 3 p.m. at TCMU-Greenville. Join in to practice mindfulness, breathing exercises, and stretching. The class is led by a volunteer certified yoga instructor. This Healthy Hustle class is included with admission. Visit The Spartanburg Youth Theatre presents 'The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show' at 4:30 p.m. at the Chapman Cultural Center. Adults $20, youth $15 (18 and younger). Use discount code GROUP for 15% off for groups of 5 or more. The show is most enjoyed by children 4 and older. View content advisory and purchase tickets online at or call 864-542-ARTS (2787). Starry Nights programs are at Roper Mountain Science Center. '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 Bilingual Story Time is at 4:30 p.m. 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 Greenville Heritage Federal Credit Union Main Street Fridays is 5:30 – 9:30 p.m. at NOMA Square on Main Street. Visit The Greenville Drive's home opener is at 6:45 p.m. at Fluor Field. Stay for fireworks after the game. For tickets, visit 'Listen' is presented at 7 p.m. at South Carolina Children's Theatre. This is a choose-your-own-adventure mystery play with silent disco headphones – best enjoyed by ages 8 and older. For tickets and details, visit Mini Makers: Tooltime Tots is 9-10 a.m. at TR Makers Co. Recommended for ages 2-5. $10 per session. Mini Makers will tackle new challenges and exercise problem-solving persistence. For details and registration, visit A Spring Festival is at Denver Downs Farm. For tickets and details, visit The Spartanburg Youth Theatre presents 'The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show' at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. at the Chapman Cultural Center. Adults $20, youth $15 (18 and younger). Use discount code GROUP for 15% off for groups of 5 or more. The show is most enjoyed by children 4 and older. View content advisory and purchase tickets online at or call 864-542-ARTS (2787). Storytime on the Steps is at 10 a.m. 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 Zoo Tots: Funny Bones for ages 2 – 4 is at 10 and 11 a.m. at the Greenville Zoo. For details and registration, visit 'Ali and the Sea Stars,' a Tell-Me-a-Story-Theatre show is at 10:30 a.m. at South Carolina Children's Theatre. For details, visit iMAGINE Upstate STEAM Festival is 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. in downtown Greenville. The festival is free and includes hands-on STEAM (Science, Technology, Arts, Engineering, and Mathematics) learning for students in pre-K – grade12 and their families. Visit 'Listen' is presented at 2 p.m. at South Carolina Children's Theatre. This is a choose-your-own-adventure mystery play with silent disco headphones – best enjoyed by ages 8 and older. For tickets and details, visit Project Hope Foundation's Evening of Hope Gala is at the Greenville Convention Center. The event is the autism nonprofit's biggest fundraising event of the year. The cocktail hour begins at 6 p.m. with the dinner and program at 7 p.m. For tickets and details, visit The Greenville Drive plays at 6:45 p.m. at Fluor Field. Saturdays on the District is family-friendly event that takes place before every Saturday home game. Held on the pedestrian-friendly District 356 (Field Street), there is no admission and activities include inflatable games, live music, face painting, balloon artists, food and beverage stations and more. For tickets, visit A Spring Festival is at Denver Downs Farm. For tickets and details, visit The Spartanburg Youth Theatre presents 'The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show' at 2 p.m. at the Chapman Cultural Center. Adults $20, youth $15 (18 and younger). Use discount code GROUP for 15% off for groups of 5 or more. The show is most enjoyed by children 4 and older. View content advisory and purchase tickets online at or call 864-542-ARTS (2787). 'Listen' is presented at 2 and 4:30 p.m. at South Carolina Children's Theatre. This is a choose-your-own-adventure mystery play with silent disco headphones – best enjoyed by ages 8 and older. For tickets and details, visit The Greenville Drive plays at 3:05 p.m. at Fluor Field. Today is Greenville Little League Day, where Little League players, families, and fans come together for a day of baseball and community fun. Little League teams and coaches from Greenville County participate in a pre-game parade and participate in between-innings entertainment. For tickets, visit Monday, April 7 'Ali and the Sea Stars,' a Tell-Me-a-Story-Theatre show is at 10 and 11 a.m. at South Carolina Children's Theatre. For details, visit Toddler Story Time is at 10 a.m. at the Spartanburg Main Library. Best suited for ages 3 and younger. Ask for tickets at the children's entrance starting at 9:30 a.m. See details at Garden Sprouts is 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. 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 Tell Me About It Tuesday: Lions is at 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. at the Greenville Zoo. Included with admission. For details, visit Preschool Story Time is at 11 a.m. at the Spartanburg Main Library. Best suited for ages 3 – 5. Ask for tickets at the children's entrance starting at 10:25 a.m. See details at Teens Make: Time Capsules at 3 p.m. at the Spartanburg Main Library. Open to the first 24 teens ages 12 – 18. See details at Tot Tales & Trails is 10 – 11 a.m. at the South Carolina Botanical Garden. Begin with a story and then explore the day's theme with a garden walk and activities. This program is ideal for preschoolers and caregivers, but all ages are encouraged to join in the fun. For details and registration, visit Storytime on the Steps is at 10 a.m. 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 Toddler Story Time is at 10:30 a.m. at the Boiling Springs Library. Ages birth – 3. For details, visit TAG (Teen Advisory Group) meets at 3 p.m. online and at the Spartanburg Main Library. Ages 12 – 18. For details, visit Afternoon Exploration is 1:30 – 5 p.m. at Roper Mountain Science Center. For details and tickets, visit Homeschool – Elastic Engineering: Stretch, Stack, and Solve is at 2:30 p.m. at the Cowpens Library. How high can you stack and balance cups using only rubber bands? Most suitable for ages 6-12. Materials available to the first 15 participants. For details, visit Piedmont Natural Gas Downtown Alive is 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. at NOMA Square on Main Street in Greenville. Visit Music on Main Presented by Piedmont Natural Gas is 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. on Morgan Square in Spartanburg. Visit Teen Pizza Night is at 6 p.m. at the Spartanburg Main Library. Ages 12 – 18. See details at Night Life: Nature's Party Animals: A Study in Science is 9 a.m. – noon 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 Learning Safari: Sherlock Bones, a drop off program for ages 5 – 7, is 10 a.m. – noon at the Greenville Zoo. For details and registration, visit Afternoon Exploration is 1:30 – 5 p.m. at Roper Mountain Science Center. For details and tickets, visit Yoga is at 3 p.m. at TCMU-Greenville. Join in to practice mindfulness, breathing exercises, and stretching. The class is led by a volunteer certified yoga instructor. This Healthy Hustle class is included with admission. Visit Nature Journaling is 3:30 – 5 p.m. at the South Carolina Botanical Garden. Explore various subjects and techniques through guided nature walks and nature journaling sessions. This series is designed to help participants start a nature journaling practice, and no experience or artistic talent is needed. For details and registration, visit Starry Nights programs are at Roper Mountain Science Center. '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 Kroc Greenville's Annual Easter Egg Hunt and Open House is 5 – 7 p.m. at Kroc Greenville. The event is free. (Participants must fill out a waiver upon arrival.) The egg hunt is for ages 1 – 12. Check in from 4:45 – 5:10 p.m. at the soccer field for the 5:15 p.m. egg hunt. Crafts are 5 – 7 p.m. Open swim and open basketball will be available from 5:45 – 6:45 p.m. Concessions will be able for purchase. For details, visit Bilingual Story Time is at 4:30 p.m. 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 Greenville Heritage Federal Credit Union Main Street Fridays is 5:30 – 9:30 p.m. at NOMA Square on Main Street. Visit Kids Night Out: Bunny Sock Hop is 6 – 9 p.m. at the Brutontown Community Center. For details, costs and registration, visit 'Romeo & Juliet' is presented at 6:30 p.m. at the Mauldin Cultural Center Amphitheatre. Admission is free. See details at 'Listen' is presented at 7 p.m. at South Carolina Children's Theatre. This is a choose-your-own-adventure mystery play with silent disco headphones – best enjoyed by ages 8 and older. For tickets and details, visit Spring & Sprout is 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. at TCMU-Greenville. Snap a photo with the Easter bunny or snuggle a few in the petting zoo. Celebrate the season with creative crafts, hands-on activities, and a spring scavenger hunt, all while enjoying three floors of exhibits. All guests, including members, must purchase tickets to attend. Visit The 2nd Annual Child Abuse Prevention Run 5K is in Anderson. The event supports The Parenting Place/Prevent Child Abuse, a child abuse and neglect prevention agency serving Greenville, Pickens, Anderson and Oconee Counties. For details and registration, visit A Spring Festival is at Denver Downs Farm. For tickets and details, visit Vivaldi and the Invisible Orchestra: Lollipops Concerts from the Greenville Symphony Orchestra are at 10 a.m. at the Hughes Main Library and at 11:30 a.m. at the Travelers Rest Library. Visit Storytime on the Steps is at 10 a.m. 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 Learning Safari: Sherlock Bones, a drop off program for ages 5 – 7, is 10 a.m. – noon at the Greenville Zoo. For details and registration, visit Saturday Story Time is at 10:30 a.m. at the Cyrill-Westside Library. Best suited for ages 5 and younger. For details, visit History Up High: Hot Air Balloon and Kite Festival is 1 – 8 p.m. at Walnut Grove Plantation. Tickets are $12 each for adults and $10 each for ages 3 – 17. Tickets include access to kite flying zones, balloon watching, live music, activities and vendors, tours of the doctor's office, kitchen cabin and Rocky Springs Academy and more. Tethered hot air balloon rides will be offered on site for $20, weather permitting. For details visit The 6th Annual Greer Centennial Lions Bass Fishing Tournament, benefitting Make-A-Wish South Carolina is at Lake Robinson in Greer. For details, visit 'Listen' is presented at 2 and 7 p.m. at South Carolina Children's Theatre. This is a choose-your-own-adventure mystery play with silent disco headphones – best enjoyed by ages 8 and older. For tickets and details, visit 'Romeo & Juliet' is presented at 6:30 p.m. at the Mauldin Cultural Center Amphitheatre. Admission is free. See details at Member Morning is 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. at TCMU-Greenville. Enjoy full access to TCMU-Greenville during this special members-only session. Visit A Spring Festival is at Denver Downs Farm. For tickets and details, visit The Greer Farmers Market Winter Market is 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Greer City Park. Visit Taste of the Upstate: Livin' La Vida Local is 11 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena. Taste of the Upstate benefits Loaves & Fishes and is a celebration of local talent and homegrown goodness, with 'tastes' from some of Greenville's finest chefs. The event includes live music, a cooking competition and more. For tickets and details, visit 'Listen' is presented at 2 p.m. at South Carolina Children's Theatre. This is a choose-your-own-adventure mystery play with silent disco headphones – best enjoyed by ages 8 and older. For tickets and details, visit 'Romeo & Juliet' is presented at 6:30 p.m. at the Mauldin Cultural Center Amphitheatre. Admission is free. See details at Mini Makers: Play-Doh Master is at 4:30 p.m. at the Cowpens Library. How fast can you sculpt? In this reality-show themed friendly competition, enjoy speed rounds of giving your best effort with Play-Doh. Most suitable for ages 6-12. Materials available to the first 15 participants. Register in advance. This program may get messy so please dress accordingly. For details, registration and waitlist information, visit LEGO Explorers is at 4:30 p.m. at the Cyrill-Westside Library. For details, visit Mini Makers: Pirates & Mermaids is 9-10 a.m. at TR Makers Co. Recommended for ages 2-5. $10 per session. For details and registration, visit Toddler Story Time is at 10 a.m. at the Spartanburg Main Library. Best suited for ages 3 and younger. Ask for tickets at the children's entrance starting at 9:30 a.m. See details at Garden Sprouts is 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. 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 Tell Me About It Tuesday: Ocelots is at 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. at the Greenville Zoo. Included with admission. For details, visit Preschool Story Time is at 11 a.m. at the Spartanburg Main Library. Best suited for ages 3 – 5. Ask for tickets at the children's entrance starting at 10:25 a.m. See details at The Hub City Spartanburgers play at 6:35 p.m. Visit The Greenville Drive plays at 6:45 p.m. at Fluor Field. For tickets, visit Winged Wednesday is 8 – 9 a.m. at the South Carolina Botanical Garden. Bring your binoculars and a sense of curiosity to explore the birds that call the garden home. For full details and registration, visit Storytime on the Steps is at 10 a.m. 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 GT on Tour presents an imaginative adaptation of J.M. Barrie's classic 'Peter Pan' at 10:30 a.m. at Greenville Theatre. For tickets and details, visit Toddler Story Time is at 10:30 a.m. at the Boiling Springs Library. Ages birth – 3. For details, visit The Hub City Spartanburgers play at 6:35 p.m. Visit The Greenville Drive plays at 6:45 p.m. at Fluor Field. For tickets, visit GT on Tour presents an imaginative adaptation of J.M. Barrie's classic 'Peter Pan' at 10:30 a.m. at Greenville Theatre. For tickets and details, visit Celebrate Earth Day: Afternoon Exploration is 1:30 – 5 p.m. at Roper Mountain Science Center. For details and tickets, visit Teens Meet: Therapy Dogs at 4 p.m. at the Woodruff Library. Enjoy a relaxing meet-and-greet session with certified therapy dogs. Ages 12-18 or in grades 7-12. See details at Teen Crochet Club: Star Trinket Tray is at 4:30 p.m. at the Inman Library. Receive hands-on instruction on the basic stitches, utilize supplies, or socialize and work on your own projects. Open to the first 8 teens. For teens ages 12-18 or in grades 7-12. See details at Piedmont Natural Gas Downtown Alive is 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. at NOMA Square on Main Street in Greenville. Visit Music on Main Presented by Piedmont Natural Gas is 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. on Morgan Square in Spartanburg. Visit Teens Make: Bad Art at 5:30 p.m. at the Spartanburg Main Library. Ages 12 – 18. See details at The Hub City Spartanburgers play at 6:35 p.m. Visit The Greenville Drive plays at 6:45 p.m. at Fluor Field. For tickets, visit Friday Garden Foray is 10 – 11:30 a.m. at the South Carolina Botanical Garden. For full details and registration, visit Zookeeping Kids: Day in the Life, a drop off program for ages 8 – 11, is 10 a.m. – noon at the Greenville Zoo. For details and registration, visit Bilingual Story Time is at 4:30 p.m. 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 Greenville Heritage Federal Credit Union Main Street Fridays is 5:30 – 9:30 p.m. at NOMA Square on Main Street. Visit The Greenville Drive plays at 6:45 p.m. at Fluor Field. Stay for fireworks after the game. For tickets, visit The Hub City Spartanburgers play at 6:35 p.m. Stay for fireworks after the game. Visit Bunnyburg is 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. at TCMU-Spartanburg. Grab a bunny trail map and a bunny bag to collect goodies as you hop and play your way through the museum. For tickets and details, visit SPACE's 2nd Annual Earth Day Festival is 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Glendale Shoals Nature Preserve. For details, visit Zookeeping Kids: Day in the Life, a drop off program for ages 8 – 11, is 10 a.m. – noon at the Greenville Zoo. For details and registration, visit Wonder Club is at 10 a.m. at TCMU-Greenville. Join Village Bakes for a hands-on cake decorating adventure where parents and children team up to stack, frost, and decorate their own mini cakes. Discover how everyday fruits and veggies can create vibrant, natural colors while learning techniques from Dr. Katie Sino. Registration is required for this Wonder Club class. Visit A Spring Festival is at Denver Downs Farm. For tickets and details, visit Storytime on the Steps is at 10 a.m. 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 GT on Tour presents an imaginative adaptation of J.M. Barrie's classic 'Peter Pan' at 10:30 a.m. at Greenville Theatre. For tickets and details, visit The Hub City Spartanburgers play at 4:35 p.m. Visit The Greenville Drive plays at 6:45 p.m. at Fluor Field. Saturdays on the District is family-friendly event that takes place before every Saturday home game. Held on the pedestrian-friendly District 356 (Field Street), there is no admission and activities include inflatable games, live music, face painting, balloon artists, food and beverage stations and more. For tickets, visit A Spring Festival is at Denver Downs Farm. For tickets and details, visit The Hub City Spartanburgers play at 2:05 p.m. Visit The Greenville Drive plays at 3:05 p.m. at Fluor Field. For tickets, visit Glide to Safety: CircleUp STEM Day is 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the South Carolina Botanical Garden. Grades 3 – 8 learn about circular STEM and how to design products and systems that are truly sustainable and regenerative. For full details and registration, visit LEGO Club is at 3:30 p.m. at the Inman Library. Most suitable for ages 6 – 12. Get tickets at the circulation desk beginning at 3 p.m. For details, visit STEAM Club is at 4 p.m. at the Spartanburg Main Library. Explore emerging technology like Spheros, VR headsets, and more during STEAM Club. This program is most suitable for ages 8-12. Materials available for the first 30 participants. See details at Kids Play: BINGO For Books at 4:30 p.m. at the Cyrill-Westside Library. Most suitable for ages 6 – 12. For details, visit Therapy Dog Time is 10 – 11 a.m. at TCMU-Greenville. Four furry friends join for story time and a meet-and-greet. Included with admission. Visit Celebrate Earth Day at TCMU-Spartanburg with special story time, art and more. In SteamWorks Jr., make seed bombs to take home and plant. All programming is included with admission. For details, visit Toddler Story Time is at 10 a.m. at the Spartanburg Main Library. Best suited for ages 3 and younger. Ask for tickets at the children's entrance starting at 9:30 a.m. See details at Garden Sprouts is 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. 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 Tell Me About It Tuesday: Giraffe is at 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. at the Greenville Zoo. Included with admission. For details, visit Preschool Story Time is at 11 a.m. at the Spartanburg Main Library. Best suited for ages 3 – 5. Ask for tickets at the children's entrance starting at 10:25 a.m. See details at The Hub City Spartanburgers play at 6:35 p.m. Visit Storytime on the Steps is at 10 a.m. 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 Toddler Story Time is at 10:30 a.m. at the Boiling Springs Library. Ages birth – 3. For details, visit Teen LEGO Club is at 4:30 p.m. at the Cyrill-Westside Library. Ages 12 – 18. For details, visit The Hub City Spartanburgers play at 6:35 p.m. Visit The Greenville Cycling Classic presented by Prisma Health returns to downtown Greenville to kick off Speed Week 2025, a series of criteriums featuring some of the fastest cycling in the states. The event welcomes professional racers from around the United States, including thousands of spectators, to the heart of downtown Greenville for this fast-paced style of road cycling. For details, visit Homeschool Days: South Carolina Regions and Ecosystems is 1 – 2:30 p.m. 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 Afternoon Exploration is 1:30 – 5 p.m. at Roper Mountain Science Center. For details and tickets, visit After School Snack Attack Bingo Bash & Movie: 'Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs' is at 3:30 p.m. at the Chesnee Library. Test your luck and compete for fun prizes in a Snack Attack Bingo game, then enjoy popcorn and the movie. For details, visit Teen Open Mic is at 4:30 p.m. at the Inman Library. Ages 12 – 18. For details, visit Family Craft Night: On the Farm is 5 – 7 p.m. (drop in) at the Five Forks Library. Visit Piedmont Natural Gas Downtown Alive is 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. at NOMA Square on Main Street in Greenville. Visit Music on Main Presented by Piedmont Natural Gas is 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. on Morgan Square in Spartanburg. Visit My Life Sounds Like a Poem: A YA Novel-in-Verse about Peg Leg Bates – An Evening with Glenis Redmond is 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. at the Upcountry History Museum. For details, visit The Hub City Spartanburgers play at 6:35 p.m. Visit Night Life: Nature's Party Animals: A Study in Science is 9 a.m. – noon 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 Homeschool Days: South Carolina Regions and Ecosystems is 10 – 11:30 a.m. 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 Afternoon Exploration is 1:30 – 5 p.m. at Roper Mountain Science Center. For details and tickets, visit Starry Nights programs are at Roper Mountain Science Center. '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 Bilingual Story Time is at 4:30 p.m. 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 Greenville Heritage Federal Credit Union Main Street Fridays is 5:30 – 9:30 p.m. at NOMA Square on Main Street. Visit 'Matilda: The Musical' is presented at 7 p.m. at South Carolina Children's Theatre. Best enjoyed by ages 6 and older. For tickets and details, visit The Hub City Spartanburgers play at 6:35 p.m. Stay for fireworks after the game. Visit Snow White & Her Fairytale Friends is presented by Carolina Ballet Theatre at 7:30 p.m. at the Peace Center. For tickets and details, visit The Greater Greenville Master Gardeners Annual Plant Sale is 8 a.m. – noon 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 Family Free Saturday for all ages is 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Spartanburg Science Center. Admission is free. No registration is needed. Visit Let There Be Mom's Spring Market, Stop, Shop, & Stroll is 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. 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 Storytime on the Steps is at 10 a.m. 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 Saturday Story Time is at 10:30 a.m. at the Cyrill-Westside Library. Best suited for ages 5 and younger. For details, visit 'Matilda: The Musical' is presented at 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. at South Carolina Children's Theatre. Best enjoyed by ages 6 and older. For tickets and details, visit Nature Center Open House: Pollinators in the Garden is 1 – 4 p.m. 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 CoComelon: Sing-A-Long LIVE is at 2 p.m. at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena. For tickets and details, visit Snow White & Her Fairytale Friends is presented by Carolina Ballet Theatre at 2 p.m. at the Peace Center. For tickets and details, visit The Mauldin Blues & Jazz Festival is 2 – 9 p.m. at the Mauldin Cultural Center's Outdoor Amphitheater. The event includes live music and more. Visit The Hub City Spartanburgers play at 4:35 p.m. Visit 'Matilda: The Musical' is presented at 2 p.m. at South Carolina Children's Theatre. Best enjoyed by ages 6 and older. For tickets and details, visit The Hub City Spartanburgers play at 2:05 p.m. Visit LEGO Explorers is at 4:30 p.m. at the Cyrill-Westside Library. For details, visit Toddler Story Time is at 10 a.m. at the Spartanburg Main Library. Best suited for ages 3 and younger. Ask for tickets at the children's entrance starting at 9:30 a.m. See details at Garden Sprouts is 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. 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 Tell Me About It Tuesday: Flamingoes is at 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. at the Greenville Zoo. Included with admission. For details, visit Preschool Story Time is at 11 a.m. at the Spartanburg Main Library. Best suited for ages 3 – 5. Ask for tickets at the children's entrance starting at 10:25 a.m. See details at Teens Make: Flower Crowns at 5:30 p.m. at the Spartanburg Main Library. Ages 12 – 18. See details at STEM Story Time for ages 5 and younger is at 10 a.m. at the Spartanburg Science Center. For details, visit Storytime on the Steps is at 10 a.m. 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 Afternoon Exploration is 1:30 – 5 p.m. at Roper Mountain Science Center. For details and tickets, visit Piedmont Natural Gas Downtown Alive is 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. at NOMA Square on Main Street in Greenville. Visit Music on Main Presented by Piedmont Natural Gas is 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. on Morgan Square in Spartanburg. Visit Afternoon Exploration is 1:30 – 5 p.m. at Roper Mountain Science Center. For details and tickets, visit Starry Nights programs are at Roper Mountain Science Center. '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 Greenville Heritage Federal Credit Union Main Street Fridays is 5:30 – 9:30 p.m. at NOMA Square on Main Street. Visit 'Matilda: The Musical' is presented at 7 p.m. at South Carolina Children's Theatre. Best enjoyed by ages 6 and older. For tickets and details, visit This article originally appeared on Greenville News: Your guide to April's family friendly events
Axios
25-02-2025
- Politics
- Axios
LBJ Library remains insulated from Trump — for now
Despite event cancellations and temporary closures at other presidential centers, the LBJ Presidential Library in Austin remains unaffected by edicts from Washington, a top official tells Axios. Why it matters: The LBJ Library is arguably the most public-facing institution with federal ties in Austin, with approximately 100,000 visitors each year. Driving the news: Last week, the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum in Atlanta canceled upcoming events that featured authors of books on climate change, homelessness and the civil rights movement, the New York Times reported. One of the authors told the Times she was told programming now needed to be cleared by officials in Washington. Earlier this month, the JFK Library and Museum closed abruptly amid federal layoffs. (It reopened the next day.) What's inside: The LBJ library houses 45 million pages of historical documents and includes a replica of the Oval Office, an animatronic LBJ and permanent exhibits about his presidency and about Lady Bird Johnson. Current temporary exhibits examine the Vietnam War in March 1968 and the work of a group of 20th-century Black artists known as the Florida Highwaymen. Zoom out: The LBJ Library is one of 15 presidential libraries administered by the National Archives and Records Administration. Between the lines: Special activities, events, and permanent exhibits are sponsored by the Friends of the LBJ Library and its parent organization, The LBJ Foundation. What they're saying: "Operations at the LBJ Library have not changed at all to this point," Mark Updegrove, president and CEO of the LBJ Foundation, tells Axios, adding that there have been no layoffs but that anything could shift. "It is my hope that the current administration sees the outsized value of presidential libraries to our nation and the communities in which they're based and will leave the operations largely unchanged." What's next: The LBJ Library next Monday is due to host " The Death Penalty in Texas," a free event focused on the cost and frequency of the death penalty. Moderated by journalist Maurice Chammah, the event will feature film director Richard Linklater, whose documentary series"Hometown Prison" is on HBO, and Estelle Hebron-Jones, director of special projects for the Texas Defender Service.
Washington Post
19-02-2025
- Politics
- Washington Post
Musk will keep being ignorant because there's no reason not to be
You're reading the Today's Opinions newsletter. Sign up to get it in your inbox. In today's edition: Okay, picture a 2020s D.C.-based reboot of '12 Angry Men'; the jury goes something like this: 'A White, middle-aged, lady journalist … a lawyer, a retired accountant and a woman whose father was a Secret Service agent for Lady Bird Johnson, the former first lady. There were six Black people, four White people, one very pregnant Asian woman and an immigrant from Iran. There was a very antsy 20-something and a creaky octogenarian.'
