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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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14-02-2025
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Weekly events: Shopping, circus, Aslan and a polar plunge
For many, it's a long weekend, so there are extra events throughout the next few days. Shop for children's clothes and gear, see Spartanburg Youth Theatre perform a classic, check out UniverSoul Circus, find a 'school's out' event for Monday or take your little one to the new Storyburg play area at TCMU-Spartanburg. There's plenty to do! Plus, don't miss Upstate Parent's annual camp guides. It's not too late to find a fit for your child's summer fun. Find what you need to know at Does your child have the very best teacher ever? Nominate them for Upstate Parent's 2025 Educators Who Make a Difference. To include your organization's family friendly events in Upstate Parent, email chris@ Switch-A-Roos – Greenville Consignment Sale is at the Greenville Convention Center Feb. 14 – 16. For hours and details, visit UniverSoul Circus presents 'Rhythm of the World' through Feb. 17 under the big top tent at Heritage Park in Simpsonville. Tickets start at $25 and are available at For details and promotions, visit YMCA Camp Greenville weathers the storm to create magic for kids and the community CircleUp STEM Day is 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. Feb. 14 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 Afternoon Exploration: For the Love of STEM is 1:30 – 5 p.m. Feb. 14 at Roper Mountain Science Center. For details and tickets, visit The Spartanburg Youth Theatre presents 'The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe' Feb. 14 – 16 at the Chapman Cultural Center. Tickets are $20 each for adults, $15 each for youth, with a 15% discount for groups of five or more. Most enjoyed by children 8 and older. View content advisory and buy tickets online at or call 864-542-ARTS (2787). Starry Nights programs are at Roper Mountain Science Center Feb. 14. '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 Bilingual Story Time is at 4:30 p.m. Feb. 14 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 Family Free Saturday for all ages is 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Feb. 15 at the Spartanburg Science Center. Admission is free. No registration is needed. Visit Scout's Honor Storytime with M. Judson Booksellers is at 10:30 a.m. Feb. 15 at Scout's Doughnuts, 1700 E. North St., Greenville. Visit for a story time and crafty activity. Visit Heart reading: Happy, engaged and reading together The Mauldin Police Department hosts a Polar Plunge 'Freezin' for a Reason' event from 2 – 3:30 p.m. Feb. 15 at Discovery Island Waterpark. Participants will brave the cold weather and jump into icy waters to raise money for Special Olympics South Carolina. There will also be a DJ, costume contest and awards given to the highest fundraisers, and water slides will be open. All proceeds raised will benefit Special Olympics South Carolina to help provide year-round sports training and competition for athletes. Participants must raise a minimum of $50 for the privilege to plunge. To start a team or donate, visit Kid's Day Out is 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Feb. 17 at TCMU-Greenville. Kids can enjoy a completely play-based experience that includes team games, museum exploration and exclusive STEAM Lab access. Registration is required and closes Feb. 13. Register at Presidents Day Skate Camp for grade K4 – 5 is 9 a.m. – noon Feb. 17 at RTFSC Easley. The cost is $35 per child. Register online. Tinker Tots is at 10 a.m. Feb. 17 at the Spartanburg Main Library. Ages birth – 5. For details, visit STEAM Club is at 4 p.m. Feb. 17 at the Spartanburg Main Library. Explore emerging technology like Spheros, VR headsets and more. This program is most suitable for ages 8-12. Materials available for the first 30 participants. For details, visit The Greenville Swamp Rabbits play at 4 p.m. Feb. 17 at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena. Visit Love Matters – Creating a safe landing space for your children right from the start The Southern Home & Garden Show is Feb. 21 – 23 at the Greenville Convention Center. Explore hundreds of vendor booths, learn at the DIY Stage, Southern Kitchen Stage, and Designer Showcase, shop the local artisan market and much more. For tickets and details, visit Better Housing, Better Life - Homes Of Hope Offers Paths To Stable, Affordable Future This article originally appeared on Greenville News: Events in Greenville, S.C. and the Upstate this week
