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25-04-2025
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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 Attention, business owners: Get a free listing in Upstate Parent's birthday guide this July. The deadline for listings is May 12. Submit your free listing at To include your organization's family friendly events in Upstate Parent, email chris@ 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 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 Afternoon Exploration is 1:30 – 5 p.m. April 25 at Roper Mountain Science Center. For details and tickets, visit 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 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 Greenville Heritage Federal Credit Union Main Street Fridays is 5:30 – 9:30 p.m. April 25 at NOMA Square on Main Street. Visit '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 The Hub City Spartanburgers play at 6:35 p.m. April 25. Stay for fireworks after the game. Visit 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 CoComelon: Sing-A-Long LIVE is at 2 p.m. April 26 at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena. For tickets and details, visit is 2 – 9 p.m. April 26 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. April 26 and at 2:05 p.m. April 27. Visit 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 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 STEM Story Time for ages 5 and younger is at 10 a.m. April 30 at the Spartanburg Science Center. For details, visit This article originally appeared on Greenville News: Events in Greenville, S.C. and the Upstate this week
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11-04-2025
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Weekly events: Get a head start on Easter, 'Listen' closely and much more
Egg hunts and theater and so much more – spring celebrations are everywhere! And at Upstate Parent, we're having our annual celebration of local educators. Join us in thanking them for everything they do for our children. Read all about it at To include your organization's family friendly events in Upstate Parent, email chris@ Learning Safari: Sherlock Bones, a drop off program for ages 5 – 7, is 10 a.m. – noon April 11 and 12 at the Greenville Zoo. For details and registration, visit Afternoon Exploration is 1:30 – 5 p.m. April 11 at Roper Mountain Science Center. For details and tickets, visit Starry Nights programs are at Roper Mountain Science Center April 11. '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. April 11 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 'Listen' continues through April 13 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 A Spring Festival is at Denver Downs Farm April 12 – 13 and 18 – 20. For tickets and details, visit Spring & Sprout is 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. April 12 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 April 12. 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 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. April 12 at the Travelers Rest Library. Visit Storytime on the Steps is at 10 a.m. April 12 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 History Up High: Hot Air Balloon and Kite Festival is 1 – 8 p.m. April 12 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 Member Morning is 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. April 13 at TCMU-Greenville. Enjoy full access to TCMU-Greenville during this special members-only session. Visit The Greer Farmers Market Winter Market is 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. April 13 at Greer City Park. Visit Taste of the Upstate: Livin' La Vida Local is 11 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. April 13 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 More from Upstate Parent: Your guide to April arts classes, family fun, learning and more More from Upstate Parent: April 2025: More than 150 things to do in Greenville, Spartanburg and beyond! More from Upstate Parent: 2025 Upstate Parent Educators Who Make a Difference More from Upstate Parent: Healthy start, healthy you – April classes and programs for your growing family More from Upstate Parent: Tracktivity: Spring Showers More from Upstate Parent: Parents: Get out while you can More from Upstate Parent: On the Shelf: Easter, Earth Day and a bit of March Madness related: Helping To Make A Home Affordable - Greenville Housing Authority Works To Close Gap Between Housing Need And Affordability This article originally appeared on Greenville News: Events in Greenville, S.C. and the Upstate this week
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04-04-2025
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Weekly events: Play ball!
A little taste of summer comes in hot this weekend with opening day for the Greenville Drive at Fluor Field. And if that's not enough, there's a hungry caterpillar on the loose (at Chapman Cultural Center), a world of imagination at iMAGINE Upstate STEAM Festival, a unique choose-your-own adventure at South Carolina Children's Theatre and much more. This month, Upstate Parent is celebrating local educators! Join us in cheering on these hardworking teachers who represent classroom caring and innovation. Read all about it at To include your organization's family friendly events in Upstate Parent, email chris@ The Spartanburg Youth Theatre presents 'The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show' April 4 – 6 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). Hub City Hog Fest is April 4 in downtown Spartanburg. For details, visit Zoo Tots: Funny Bones for ages 2 – 4 is at 10 and 11 a.m. April 4 and 5 at the Greenville Zoo. For details and registration, visit Afternoon Exploration is 1:30 – 5 p.m. April 4 at Roper Mountain Science Center. For details and tickets, visit Yoga is at 3 p.m. April 4 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 April 4. '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. April 4 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. April 4 at NOMA Square on Main Street. Visit The Greenville Drive's home opener is at 6:45 p.m. April 4 at Fluor Field. Stay for fireworks after the game. For tickets, visit 'Listen' is presented April 4 – 13 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 A Spring Festival is at Denver Downs Farm April 5 – 6, 12 – 13 and 18 – 20. For tickets and details, visit Storytime on the Steps is at 10 a.m. April 5 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 'Ali and the Sea Stars,' a Tell-Me-a-Story-Theatre show is at 10:30 a.m. April 5 at South Carolina Children's Theatre. For details, visit iMAGINE Upstate STEAM Festival is 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. April 5 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 Project Hope Foundation's Evening of Hope Gala is April 5 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. April 5 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 Drive plays at 3:05 p.m. April 6 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 The Atlanta Braves' new Braves Kids Club program will take place in the new Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Park located in the Left Field Plaza between Left Field Gate and Third Base Gate, on select Kids Club Days all season long. The club features tiered membership options. The Rookie Membership is free for fans to join and includes all previous Kids Club offerings. New for this season, fans will have an additional option to upgrade to the paid All-Star Membership, which offers the same perks as the Rookie Membership, plus exclusive added benefits including the opportunity to line the field with the players during the National Anthem, be selected as the Kids Club Member of the Game and recognized on Braves television and radio broadcasts, and more. All current Braves Kids Club members will be automatically enrolled in the Rookie Membership for 2025, and fans looking to upgrade to the All-Star Membership or sign up for the Braves Kids Club can visit 'Ali and the Sea Stars,' a Tell-Me-a-Story-Theatre show is at 10 and 11 a.m. April 8 at South Carolina Children's Theatre. For details, visit Garden Sprouts is 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. April 8 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 Kroc Greenville's Annual Easter Egg Hunt and Open House is 5 – 7 p.m. April 11 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 Spring & Sprout is 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. April 12 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 More from Upstate Parent: Play ball! Celebrating 20 seasons with the Greenville Drive This article originally appeared on Greenville News: Events in Greenville, S.C. and the Upstate this week
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27-03-2025
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Celebrating 10 years, Reedy Reels Film Festival showcases region's independent filmmaking
A celebration of regional and local independent filmmakers returns to Greenville's West End with the 10-year anniversary of the 2025 Reedy Reels Film Festival. The South Carolina Children's Theatre will host the three-day festival March 28-30 that showcases independently produced films and features artist workshops, an opening night VIP party, and genre-based awards for 30-plus motion pictures. The theatre is located at 153 Augusta St. 'These creators pour their heart, soul, and finances into bringing their artistic visions to life," said Matt Foster, co-founder of Reedy Reels. "Our festival engages the community and creates exposure for local and student filmmakers, providing them with a platform they would not otherwise have.' This year's festival will include films from Richard Rossi and Frank Sanza. Rossi's movie titled "Lucy & the Lake Monster" was co-written alongside retired Greenville teacher Kelly Tabor. Sanza is best known for his film, The Short Game, produced by his Delaware-based Slingshot17 Productions. Reedy Reels Film Festival will also feature South Carolina-based filmmakers Destiny Macon, Yasmin J. Lee, Clemson professor David Donar, Joy Stamp, and Nathan Maze, among others. "For 10 years, you, the incredible Greenville community, have embraced the magic of independent cinema, turning Reedy Reels into a vibrant platform for storytelling and artistic expression," Foster added. More: Anderson D5 to honor renaming of Fine Arts Center for 'Black Panther' star, what to know The festival opens on March 28 with a VIP red carpet reception. Those attending can meet filmmakers, industry professionals, and other cinematography enthusiasts before the first screenings. Throughout the weekend, attendees can spend full days at screenings featuring various categories, including drama, comedy, horror, animation, documentary, and student-made films. In addition, the Reedy Reels will give aspiring filmmakers and other festival-goers the opportunity to interact with industry professionals during workshops. The festival concludes with 13 awards presented across multiple categories. Among the awards are Best Feature Film, Best Documentary, Best College Student Film, a People's Choice Award, and The Reedy Reels Film of Distinction Award. Tickets can be purchased for individual screening sessions, entire weekend access, and category-based film viewing. The cost ranges from $10-$120. All tickets can be confirmed and purchased on Food Bracket: Elite Eight: Who makes the Upstate's best pizza? Vote in our March Madness-style bracket For information, visit: or their profile on FilmFreeway. – A.J. Jackson covers business, the food & dining scene and downtown culture for The Greenville News. Contact him by email at ajackson@ and follow him on X (formally Twitter) @ajhappened. This coverage is only possible with support from our readers. Sign up today for a digital subscription. This article originally appeared on Greenville News: Reedy Reels Film Festival celebrates 10th anniversary, SC filmmakers
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07-03-2025
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Weekly events: Spring events are here
Spring forward this Sunday – and while everyone naps, take some time to look at the full March calendar available at Plus, we've got theater workshops, prenatal classes, children's books, outdoor activities, summer camp guides and much more. To include your organization's family friendly events in Upstate Parent, email chris@ Kid's Day Out is 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. March 14 at TCMU-Greenville. Kids can enjoy a completely play-based experience that includes team games, museum exploration and more. Registration is required and closes March 11. Register at 'ALICE,' an SCCT original adaptation of Lewis Carroll's 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland,' continues through March 9 at South Carolina Children's Theatre. For tickets and details, visit 'Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience' and 'Beyond Monet: The Immersive Experience' are at the Greenville Convention Center through March 30. This is a family-friendly exhibition with music and more. For details, tickets and schedules, visit Upstate International Month continues through March 31. It is a multi-county collaboration of organizations, partners, sponsors and communities. Welcoming, supporting, celebrating and educating through a variety of internationally themed events, UIM promotes our rich cultural diversity, heritage, and global connections. For events and details, visit Zoo Tots: Animal Toolbox for ages 2 – 4 is at 10 and 11 a.m. March 7 and 8 at the Greenville Zoo. Learn about animals that are really big and really small. For details and registration, visit Afternoon Exploration is 1:30 – 5 p.m. March 7 at Roper Mountain Science Center. For details and tickets, visit Yoga is at 3 p.m. March 7 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. March 7 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 March 7. 'The Little Star that Could' is at 4:30 p.m. 'Cosmic Colors' is at 6 and 'Extreme Planets' is at 7:30 p.m. Advance ticket purchases are required. For details, visit Greer Children's Theatre presents 'Cinderella, Youth Edition' March 7 – 9 at the Cannon Center. For tickets and details, visit The Ultimate Car Show hosted by the Mauldin Police Department is 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. March 8 at 701 Brookfield Parkway in Greenville. The registration fee to participate in the car show competition is $25, and entry for all other vehicles is $10. There will be live music, free car seat checks and vendors on site. All proceeds will benefit Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics South Carolina. To register for the car show or donate, visit View the Facebook event for the car show here. Southern Author Fest is at the Hughes Main Library March 8 and 9. For details, visit Mini Makers: Makerhood Mini Chefs is 9 – 10 a.m. March 8 at TR Makers Co. Recommended for ages 2-5. $10 per session. Step into the magical world of Makerhood's many eateries, where you get to play chef for the house, restaurant and bakery. Through imaginative play, your mini will explore the joys of preparing meals, serving friends, and creating delicious treats as they whip up their culinary masterpieces. To register, visit Storytime on the Steps is at 10 a.m. March 8 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 Story Time Takeover with author Tameka Prince is at 11 a.m. March 8 at TCMU-Greenville. Join author Tameka Prince for as she shares 'The Gratitude Journey.' Kids will explore the power of thankfulness through this heartwarming story. This uplifting reading adventure is included with admission. Visit 'Wild Things of the Upstate' Reading and Hike is 1 – 2 p.m. March 8 at Conestee Nature Preserve. Register at and learn more at Ukrainian Festival in Barnet Park is 1 – 7 p.m. March 8 in Spartanburg. The event includes food, music and more. Visit The Carolina Youth Symphony's Winter Concerts are at the Peace Center March 9. The Repertory and Concert Orchestra concert is at 3 p.m. The Symphony Orchestra Concert is at 7 p.m. For details, visit and Garden Sprouts is 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. March 11 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 Nature Discovery: Amphibians of the Upstate is March 13 – 3 – 4:30 p.m. (elementary ages) and 4 – 5:30 p.m. (middle school ages) at Conestee Nature Preserve. Why do scientists care so much about the health of amphibians? Let's find out! Learn more at Elementary registration: Middle School registration: This article originally appeared on Greenville News: Events in Greenville, S.C. and the Upstate this week
