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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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01-04-2025
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Your guide to April arts classes, family fun, learning and more
Family fun, tutoring, classes – plus loads of information you need to keep kids learning and having fun all year long! Does your child want to be on stage? Do you need to connect with other parents or find a story time? Here's where to start! Makers Make Open Studio is 3:30 – 5 p.m. April 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 at TR Makers Co. Recommended for ages 5-12. $25 per session. Each Wednesday in April, students will delve into the print making watercolor (April 2), stitchery (April 9), nature (April 16), clay (April 23) and cardboard (April 30). Each session presents a unique artistic challenge, from experimenting with diverse mediums, colors, and textures to incorporating found items into your masterpiece. Whether you're a seasoned creator or just beginning your artistic journey, the open studio offers a supportive space for creative expression, skill-building, and the chance to access a variety of premium supplies. Drop in, buy a discounted 4-week pass or sign up for a semester. For details and registration, visit Audition Series Workshop: Musical Theatre is 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. April 26 at Spartanburg Youth Theatre. Experience the audition process prior to auditions. At the workshop, students will participate in a mock audition and receive individualized guidance on audition techniques and how to "get that role!" The cost is $55 and pre-registration is required. Register online at Carolina Ballet Theatre: Tuition-Free Pre-Professional Program with performance opportunities runs August 2025 – May 2026. Auditions are 5:30 – 8 p.m. May 2 at DanceArts Greenville, 255 Service Bay Road, Mauldin. Carolina Ballet Theatre (CBT) invites highly motivated and professionally trained ballet dancers (ages 18+) to audition. For details and application, visit, Kimilee Bryant Studio is accepting new students in voice, and beginning piano. Voice students must be at least 7 years old and reading. Pageant (talent, interview and presentation) coaching is also offered by appointment. Regular students participate in recitals and events throughout the year. Email kimilee@ for fees and information. Art Classes are offered at the Spartanburg Art Museum. For details and registration, visit Art Classes for ages 6 and older are offered at A Cut Above Maker Space in Spartanburg. For cost, registration and details, visit Art classes are offered at GCCA – Greenville Center for Creative Arts. For details, visit South Carolina Children's Theatre offers classes for grades pre-K – 12. For details visit, Engage in music at the Lawson Academy of the Arts – Private lessons and group classes are offered for musicians of all ages and levels with instruction from Converse University professors and student-teachers. Learn to play piano or enroll in an ensemble. For details, call 864-596-9022. Arts programs are at TR Makers. Programs include homeschool classes, Afterschool Makers Elementary (grades K5 – 5), Afterschool Art School (grades 2 – 6), and more. For cost and registration, visit Music Adventure Classes are at 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. Mondays at Swamp Rabbit Café in the coffee bar. Classes are geared for pre-K – first grade. For details and registration, visit @musicadventure on Instagram or email musicadventureforkids@ or register online. Spring sports with the City of Greenville include cheer, pickleball and soccer. For details and registration, visit Moms in Motion meets at 10 a.m. Tuesdays at the Mauldin Sports Center. The class is included with membership or $10 for nonmembers. This 45-minute indoor/outdoor workout is designed for pregnant and postpartum women and also engages kids. The class incorporates body weight and functional strength movements. All fitness equipment will be provided. Bring a water bottle, stroller and kids. Visit STRIDES, a nonprofit program, offers individualized instruction for ages 6 – 20 who need to catch up before school starts. Students with disabilities or ESOL are welcome. Virtual instruction is offered. In-person tutoring is available at seven locations. Scholarships are available. For details, call 864-246-9898 or Every Step of the Way, a monthly email newsletter from Greenville First Steps, is targeted specifically to your child's age and development. The newsletter is completely free. Parents, grandparents, and caregivers can sign up as many children as they need to, from birth to age 5. Sign up at and learn more about free programs for parents and educators at Homeschool P.E. Classes are offered for ages 5 – 14 from 1 – 3 p.m. on Wednesdays at the Thomas E. Hannah Family YMCA and Mondays and Wednesdays at the Middle Tyger YMCA. From 1 – 2 p.m., participants take part in a physical fitness class that includes a warm-up, stretch, basic strength and endurance and a dynamic warm-up. Each week, students also work on sports skill development by learning the basics of basketball, soccer, pickleball, volleyball, golf or another sport. From 2 – 3 p.m., participants have a guided swim lesson based on skill and ability. For details and registration, visit Team BlocHaven for ages 6 – 18 pursues indoor rock climbing in a fun, supportive environment where youth build strength, resilience and confidence. Coaches cater to all skill levels, with a focus on personal growth and a love for the sport. Competing is not required. To learn more, join a commitment-free introductory practice, held on the first and third Friday of each month. To learn more and register for an introductory practice, visit Well Walkers is offered Tuesdays and Thursday in April, except April 8. The arena concourse will be open from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. for anyone who wants to have a temperature-controlled space to exercise. Each loop around the concourse is a quarter mile. Well Walkers is a free event with no registration or prior notice required. Free parking for participants is provided in the VIP lot at the arena, located off Church Street. For details, visit Jocassee Lake Tours is open with a variety of tours. For details, visit Little Learners Club, available from the Greenville County Library System, is designed especially for children under age 5 to encourage the development of kindergarten readiness skills using the Palmetto Basics. Details are at Free Books – Greenville First Steps has launched a pilot of Dolly Parton's Imagination Library in Greenville County. Dolly Parton's Imagination Library is an early literacy program that mails free age-appropriate books each month to registered children from birth to age 5. Registration is available at The Gorge Zipline is open near Saluda, N.C. Billed as one of the steepest, fastest zipline canopy tours in the US, The Gorge launches visitors on a steep descent into the world famous Green River Gorge on a series of 11 ziplines, three rappels, and a gravity-defying skybridge. For more information, visit or call 828-373-2580. Spring rafting season is opening at Nantahala Outdoor Center. In addition to rafting, other options include ziplining high above the Nantahala Gorge, mountain biking through the Flint Ridge Trails, with both guided rides and rentals for independent explorers, and hiking scenic trails on NOC's 500-acre adventure campus. For details, visit Jocassee Lake Tours offers a variety of tours. For details, visit Story Time is at 10 a.m. Thursdays at Barnes and Noble at Greenridge. For details, visit Family Story Time for ages birth – 5 is Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. at the Pendleton and Lander Memorial Libraries, Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. at the Powdersville Library, and Thursdays and Saturdays at 10:30 a.m. at the Anderson Main Library. Visit Preschool and Toddler Story Times are offered at Spartanburg Library locations. For details, visit Preschool Story Time for ages 3 – 5 is at 9:15 and 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays at the Anderson Main Library. Visit Toddler Storytime for ages 18 – 36 months is at 9:15 and 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays at the Anderson Main Library. Visit Preschool Storytimes for ages 2 – 5 are offered at the Pickens County Library. Call 864-850-7077 or visit More Upstate Parent: April 2025: More than 150 things to do in Greenville, Spartanburg and beyond! More Upstate Parent: Bonus Books: Silly fun and a serious new hobby More Upstate Parent: Back to basics: 4 spots to consider in your remodel Marketplace Greenville: In The Know 3-30: News, updates from Greenville area businesses and nonprofits Marketplace Greenville: Play Ball - The Drive Steps Up To Plate As Partner For Greenville This article originally appeared on Greenville News: Family classes and programs for April – tutoring, arts and more
