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09-05-2025
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Weekly events: Artisphere, Wild Things, celebrating moms
It's a busy weekend, especially if you're in downtown Greenville. Artisphere is back, with a full schedule of programming, including Kidsphere. It's a great place to spend Mother's Day with your mom, your kids and all the mom figures in your life. Get the full May calendar, plus gets some tips for Mental Health Month, financial literacy and much more 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@ Artisphere is May 9-11 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 'Matilda: The Musical' continues through May 18 at South Carolina Children's Theatre. Best enjoyed by ages 6 and older. For tickets and details, visit Afternoon Exploration is 1:30 – 5 p.m. May 9 at Roper Mountain Science Center. For details and tickets, visit Starry Nights programs are at Roper Mountain Science Center May 9. '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 Celebrate National Train Day May 10 with the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad in Bryson City, North Carolina. For details, events and tickets, visit 'Wild Things of the Upstate' Reading and Hike is at 9 a.m. May 10 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. May 10 in West Greenville. Support minority and women-owned businesses – plus food trucks, family activities and more. Visit May 10 - 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. May 10 at the Hub City Railroad Museum. For details, visit Water Safety Day is 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. May 10 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 Member Morning is 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. May 11 at TCMU-Greenville. Enjoy full access to TCMU-Greenville during this special members-only session. Visit May 2025: More than 175 things to do in Greenville, Spartanburg and beyond! Headed to Fluor Field with your kids? Here's what to know Tracktivity: Inside a Flower Money talks: Teach your kids about saving and spending Healthy start, healthy you – May classes and programs for your growing family Mental health in the moment Your guide to May arts classes, family fun, learning and more On the Shelf: Books for kids who love mom, dinosaurs and houseplants – because reading is for everyone This article originally appeared on Greenville News: Events in Greenville, S.C. and the Upstate this week
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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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18-04-2025
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Weekly events: Bunnies and baseball and stories galore
Warmer weather means the calendar loads up with events for all ages all across the Upstate. Stay ahead with our full calendar of events. And be sure to visit Upstate Parent online and help us celebrate the hard work of local educators. Find all this and much more at To include your organization's family friendly events in Upstate Parent, email chris@ Friday Garden Foray is 10 – 11:30 a.m. April 18 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 April 18 and 19 at the Greenville Zoo. For details and registration, visit Bilingual Story Time is at 4:30 p.m. April 18 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 18 at NOMA Square on Main Street. Visit The Greenville Drive plays at 6:45 p.m. April 18 at Fluor Field. Stay for fireworks after the game. For tickets, visit The Hub City Spartanburgers play at 6:35 p.m. April 18. Stay for fireworks after the game. Visit Bunnyburg is 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. April 19 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. April 19 at Glendale Shoals Nature Preserve. For details, visit Wonder Club is at 10 a.m. April 19 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 April 18 – 20. For tickets and details, visit Storytime on the Steps is at 10 a.m. April 19 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. April 19. Visit The Greenville Drive plays at 6:45 p.m. April 19 at Fluor Field. Saturdays on the District is a 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 Hub City Spartanburgers play at 2:05 p.m. April 20. Visit A Spring Fling Easter Celebration - The Greenville Drive plays at 3:05 p.m. April 20 at Fluor Field. Gates open at 2 p.m. Tickets for almost every seat in the stadium are $9 each, and families can enjoy inflatables, pictures with the Easter Bunny, face painting, balloon art, a post-game Easter egg hunt on the field and more. For tickets, visit Celebrate Earth Day April 22 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 Garden Sprouts is 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. April 22 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. April 22 at the Greenville Zoo. Included with admission. For details, visit The Greenville Cycling Classic presented by Prisma Health returns to downtown Greenville April 24 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 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. April 24 at the Upcountry History Museum. For details, visit 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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28-03-2025
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Weekly events: No foolin', there's lots of fun ahead
Get ready to turn the page – a new month is coming and it's a blank slate to fill in with family memories. Upstate Parent is here to help, with loads of events, things to do, family basics and much more at To include your organization's family friendly events in Upstate Parent, email chris@ Drumming Up Awareness – Thrive Upstate, the oldest and largest non-profit organization dedicated to empowering individuals with disabilities in Greenville County, invites the community to join Drumming Up Awareness noon – 1 p.m. March 28 at Graham Plaza outside the Peace Center. Join a rhythmic celebration that highlights the hard work and creativity of participants. For details, visit Music is a Rainbow: Lollipops concerts from the Greenville Symphony Orchestra are at 10 a.m. at the Hughes Main Library and at 11:30 a.m. March 29 at the Taylors Library. Visit Storytime on the Steps is at 10 a.m. March 29 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. March 29 at the Cyrill-Westside Library. Best suited for ages 5 and younger. For details, visit Nature Center Open House: Beautiful Birds is 1 – 4 p.m. March 29 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 Join Bring Your Instrument and Play Day March 30 with Carolina Youth Symphony. This is a chance to play with CYS prior to May auditions. For details, visit To register, visit Tutankhamun: His Tomb and His Treasures is open through Jan. 4 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 Mauldin Theatre Company presents 'Mean Girls Jr.' through March 30 at Mauldin Cultural Center. 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 Mini Makers: Tooltime Tots is 9-10 a.m. April 1 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 Garden Sprouts is 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. April 1 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 STEM Story Time for ages 5 and younger is at 10 a.m. April 2 at the Spartanburg Science Center. For details, visit Piedmont Natural Gas Downtown Alive is 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. April 3 at NOMA Square on Main Street in Greenville. Visit Neighborhood Night is 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. April 3 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. April 3 on Morgan Square in Spartanburg. Visit 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). 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 More from Upstate Parent: Bonus Books: Silly fun and a serious new hobby More from Upstate Parent: Back to basics: 4 spots to consider in your remodel Related: Education For Now and The Future - Greenville County Superintendent Helps Students Find Their Next, Best Life Marketplace: In The Know 3-23: News, updates from Greenville area businesses and nonprofits More from Upstate Parent: New products get families ready for almost anything More form Upstate Parent: Greenville First Steps expands Dolly Parton's Imagination Library access in Greenville County This article originally appeared on Greenville News: Events in Greenville, S.C. and the Upstate this week
