Explore family friendly events, theatres, galleries, concerts, nightlife, things to do, and more in the Greenville, SC and Upstate areas.

Saturday, April 1, 2023
Biltmore Blooms
Apr 1 all-day
Biltmore Estate Gardens

Spring at Biltmore, one of the estate’s most glorious seasons, invites you to experience a spring break mountain escape with all the charm of a European retreat. Immerse yourself in thousands of colorful tulips as Biltmore Blooms transforms our gardens and grounds. Explore Italian Renaissance Alive and Ciao! From Italy. Savor our Winery’s award-winning vintages and, of course, the timeless elegance of Biltmore House.

  • Daytime access to 8,000 acres of gardens and grounds, including:
    • 75+ Acres of formal and informal gardens
    • 20+ Miles of hiking, biking, and walking trails
  • Antler Hill Village & Winery
  • Complimentary Wine Tasting
  • Complimentary Parking

Gardens & Grounds admission does NOT include Biltmore House entry.

Cinderella Magic Package
Apr 1 all-day
online w/ Flat Rock Playhouse

We are excited to bring this special package to you and your loved ones. It’s super easy!

  1. Pick your show date – June 14, 17, 21, 24 (Evening only)
  2. Choose 2 Adult Seats and 2 Student Seats
  3. At Checkout, discount will be applied

Bibbidi-bobbidi-boo!

Your wish is granted!

TICKETS + INFO

If you have any problems, our Box Office is happy to help!

828.693.0731

Hop to It! The Bunny Returns to Haywood Mall for Easter
Apr 1 – Apr 8 all-day
Haywood Mall

Haywood Mall is pleased to announce Bunny visits for families as part of the Bunny Photo Experience. The Bunny arrives on March 10 and will be available for visits until April 8.

The Bunny Photo Experience will be open on Monday – Friday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday and Noon to 6 p.m. on Sunday. Reservations are strongly encouraged. Make Bunny reservations today by clicking here.

Haywood Mall will also host events with the Bunny this season including:

• Easter Eggstravaganza – Join us for a mall-wide Easter Egg Hunt! Visit the Easter Bunny to get a basket ad then stop by select retailers to collect eggs. The event will also feature crafts, inflatables and games.
o March 18 from 10 1 p.m.
• Pet Photos – Bring your furry friend to pose with the Bunny! The first 50 pets at the event will receive a gift courtesy of Haywood Mall.
o March 19 from 7 – 8:30 p.m.
• Caring Bunny® – Caring Bunny® is a private event for children with special needs and their families. Special care is taken to ensure a sensory-friendly environment. Reservations are required.
o March 26 from 10 – 11:30 a.m.

Media interviews are available upon request with the Haywood Mall team. To schedule interviews or capture B-roll, contact Katie Harris using the information above.

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iMAGINE Upstate STEAM Festival
Apr 1 all-day
Main Street, Greenville

iMAGINE Upstate is an annual festival designed to showcase pre-K – 12 education and career pathways in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM) through fun, hands-on learning. The festival provides a connection between industry needs and education by offering schools, businesses, and non-profits a venue to showcase opportunities in STEAM to the next generation workforce and their parents.

Spring Classic Cheer Competition
Apr 1 all-day
Harrah’s Cherokee Center - Asheville

Spirit Solutions is committed to fair, affordable events that run on time in a family-friendly environment.

Warm Up Area:

  • 42′ by 12′ carpet bonded foam matted practice area
  • 60′ by 12′ carpet bonded spring tumbling strip
  • 42’ by 54’ carpet bonded foam matted practice area

The Harrah’s Cherokee Center – Asheville is the largest event venue located in downtown Asheville, nestled in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains. With a history dating back over one hundred years, these facilities have played host to a variety of events, including concerts, meetings, trade shows, professional conferences and conventions, cheer competitions, and artistic performances. From Celtic Woman to Jerry Seinfeld, from leadership summits to the Southern Conference Basketball Tournament, the Harrah’s Cherokee Center – Asheville is sure to have the perfect space for your event.  The Harrah’s Cherokee Center – Asheville is a great venue to host a Cheer and Dance Competition in North Carolina.

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Spring Photo Contest: “Spring Trails”
Apr 1 all-day
Chimney Rock State Park

NC State Parks’ Year of the Trail continues with a celebration of how our trails transform each spring. Bring your camera on your next excursion in the park and capture budding wildflowers, spring hikers, or whatever you encounter along the way. You may even win a prize for your efforts!

GREAT PRIZES WILL BE AWARDED TO 3 WINNING ENTRIES

1st Prize: The winning photo will be our Facebook cover photo for two weeks, and the photographer will receive two annual passes to Chimney Rock State Park and lunch for four at the Old Rock Café.

2nd Prize: After the first place photo, the second place photo will be our Facebook cover photo for one week. The photographer will receive one annual pass to Chimney Rock State Park and lunch for two at the Old Rock Café.

3rd Prize: The third place photographer will receive two adult day passes (or one family pack of day passes) to Chimney Rock State Park and lunch for two at the Old Rock Café.

That 70’s Show Plus An Exhibition Exploring Five Decades of Work by Tom Dimond
Apr 1 – Apr 29 all-day
Woodbine Studio & Gallery

OPENING RECEPTION: Saturday, March 25, 2023, from 6pm-9 pm. Drop by to meet the artist and enjoy music and refreshments.

Tom Dimond’s career has spanned five decades and he has exhibited work all over the country in both the private and public sectors.

The exhibition will feature paintings from the late 1970s to the present day and demonstrate the artist’s development in style from flat, hard-edged shapes to more atmospheric spaces and textured surfaces.

Follow Tom on Instagram @tom.dimond.9

Upstate Running Club Youth Team
Apr 1 – Nov 25 all-day
Greenville Sc
“Hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard.”

Upstate Running Club Youth Team (2023)

$001/01  11/2512:00AM EST9:00AM ESTRegistration ends October 1, 2023 at 11:59pm EDT

3k & 1 Mile Cross Country Race KICKOFF! – Feb 26th

$002/265:00PM EST6:00PM ESTRegistration ends February 26, 2023 at 11:59pm EST

Track Meet – 3/26

$003/265:00PM EDT6:00PM EDTRegistration ends March 25, 2023 at 11:59pm EDT

Country Mile 5k – 4/2

$004/029:00AM EDT10:00AM EDTRegistration ends April 1, 2023 at 11:59pm EDT

Bell Lap Endurance Run 5k & 1 Mile – 4/16

$004/169:00AM EDT10:00AM EDTRegistration ends April 15, 2023 at 11:59pm EDT

Track Meet – 4/30

$004/305:00PM EDT6:00PM EDTRegistration ends April 30, 2023 at 11:59pm EDT

Track Meet – 5/28

$005/285:00PM EDT6:00PM EDTRegistration ends May 27, 2023 at 11:59pm EDT

Track Meet – 6/25

$006/255:00PM EDT6:00PM EDTRegistration ends June 24, 2023 at 11:59pm EDT

Track Meet – 7/23

$007/235:00PM EDT6:00PM EDTRegistration ends July 22, 2023 at 11:59pm EDT

Track Meet – 8/27

$008/275:00PM EDT6:00PM EDTRegistration ends August 26, 2023 at 11:59pm EDT

Cross Country Race at Preserve – 9/24

$009/245:00PM EDT6:00PM EDTRegistration ends September 23, 2023 at 11:59pm EDT

Cross Country Race at Preserve = 10/29

$010/295:00PM EDT6:00PM EDTRegistration ends October 28, 2023 at 11:59pm EDT

Footlocker Championship – 11/25

$011/258:00AM EST6:00PM ESTRegistration ends November 24, 2023 at 11:59pm EST
Volunteer for Artisphere
Apr 1 all-day
Main Street

2023 Artisphere

May 12th – 14th, 2023
Main Street

We would love for you to join us in volunteering at Artisphere! Below you will find job descriptions and shift times for the whole weekend.

+ Artist Runner
+ Arts & Draughts Cashier/ID Checker
+ Arts & Draughts Server
+ Beer Cashier/ID Checker
+ Beer Server
+ Booth Sitter
+ DRUM Kidsphere Volunteer
+ Happy Patron Stations
+ Kidsphere Volunteer
+ Runner

If you have any questions, or need any more information please contact [email protected]

***Age Requirements:
No one under the age of 10 years old may volunteer. Volunteers 10-13 years old must have a registered parent or guardian volunteering with them. If you are under the age of 21 years old, you may not serve alcohol.

Volunteers Needed for Tax Season
Apr 1 all-day
Greer Relief
Each year, Greer Relief serves as a VITA site. VITA, Volunteer Income Tax Assistance, provides free tax preparation to our neighbors in need. Taxes are prepared by IRS certified volunteers, and that’s where YOU come in! Greer Relief needs volunteer preparers and greeters to keep our site running. Certification is simple and the Greer Relief VITA Team is here to help.
For more information on volunteering, contact Yvonne at 864.334.3493.
To learn more about the VITA program and the certification process, click here.
Greenville State Farmers Market
Apr 1 @ 8:00 am – 6:00 pm
Greenville State Farmers Market

The Greenville State Farmers Market includes retail sheds and farmer stalls that offer a wide variety of locally grown products and specialty goods. Both quality and variety are standards for the volume of products offered for sale at the Greenville State Farmers Market. Market operations continue Monday – Saturday all year long, ceasing for only two holidays: Christmas and New Year’s Day.

Find information about upcoming events and what’s in season at our market’s Facebook page.

 

Office Hours

Monday – Friday  •  7:30 am – 4 pm
Closed on State Holidays

 

Retail Hours

Monday – Saturday  •  8 am – 6 pm
Admission and parking are free
Closed Christmas Day and New Year’s Day

Westside Market Grand Opening
Apr 1 @ 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Westside Market
Join us at Westside Market for their Grand Opening!
Car show + raffles + over 150 vendors to shop shop shop!
The Vanderbilts at Home and Abroad
Apr 1 @ 11:00 am – 7:00 pm
Biltmore Estate

Included with admission

Back by popular demand, The Vanderbilts at Home and Abroad exhibition offers guests:

  • An opportunity to view rarely-seen treasures from the Biltmore collection
  • A first-hand look at the Vanderbilts’ lifestyle
  • Deeper insights into George, Edith, and Cornelia’s personalities, both at home and on their extensive travels

Access to exhibitions at The Biltmore Legacy is included with Biltmore daytime admission.

Hub City Hog Fest
Apr 1 @ 12:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Morgan Square

Hub City Hog Fest


The 2023 Hub City Hog Fest, a barbecue contest to benefit Mobile Meals of Spartanburg, will take place on March 31 and April 1. The City of Spartanburg will block off several roads downtown around Morgan Square to accommodate the dozens of cook teams that will compete in this annual BBQ competition.

On Friday, March 31, entrance into the event from noon to 5 p.m. is FREE. After 5 p.m., wristbands must be purchased for $5 each. On Saturday, April 1, from noon to 9 p.m., $5 wristbands must be purchased. Children 10 and under are admitted free. There will be chicken wing samples from the competition teams available from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday evening. The samples of the competition teams’ barbecue and ribs are ONLY AVAILABLE from noon to 2 p.m. on Saturday.

Vendors will be on site selling BBQ all weekend. Hog Bucks must be used to purchase food from vendors and to sample BBQ from competition teams (while supplies last).

IT’S NOT JUST A COMPETITION — IT’S A GREAT CAUSE!


We are thrilled that you are excited about the Hub City Hog Fest, a barbecue contest to benefit MOBILE MEALS OF SPARTANBURG, S.C. All proceeds from this event benefit Mobile Meals.

Since the the Hub City Hog Fest first started filling Downtown Spartanburg with the sweet, smoky smell of barbecue in 2013, it has raised more than $400,000 for Mobile Meals, and we hope to continue for many years to come. Please come out and not only have a lot of fun, but join with us in supporting this great organization and helping our community!

 

Mobile Meals

Live Music Saturdays
Apr 1 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Ji-Roz on the corner of Main & Stone

Eat, drink and be merry! Join us this Saturday (and every Saturday) from 7pm to 10pm as we host live local talent! The talent in our beautiful city is incredible, so come out for dinner and live music. Saturday, February 3rd we will have the acoustic sounds of Katie D. Check out our website for a list of all artists that will be playing!

Waggin’ Weekend with the Swamp Rabbits
Apr 1 @ 7:00 pm
Bon Secours Wellness Arena

Bark your calendars for the last Doggie-Date-Night of the season! Thanks to our friends at Noble Dog Hotel, Saturday, April 1st you can bring your four legged pooch to the Swamp Rabbits Game for a fun night of hockey!

Greenville Swamp Rabbits vs. Savannah Ghost Pirates
Apr 1 @ 7:05 pm
Bon Secours Wellness Arena

 

Greenville Swamp Rabbits  vs.  Savannah Ghost Pirates

 

The Greenville Swamp Rabbits are much more than a professional hockey franchise playing in Upstate South Carolina; it is truly Greenville’s hockey team. Formerly known as the Road Warriors, the club rebranded to the Swamp Rabbits on August 26, 2015 in an effort to really ingrain itself in the fabric of the community. The name is inherently Greenville – specific to the city and unique in the sports world.

It’s the electrifying energy and unstoppable passion of Swamp Rabbits fans inside The Well combined with the award-winning game presentation that make attending a Swamp Rabbits game the BEST fan experience in the ECHL! From the moment you step inside the arena, you’ll find FREE concourse activities for the whole family, including sign-making, temporary tattoos, interactive games, music and there’s always a good chance you’ll run into the Swamp Rabbits mascot Stomper! Throughout the season, fans can also expect a lineup of special theme nights and exciting giveaways.

 

Singin’ In The Rain
Apr 1 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Centre Stage

The “Greatest Movie Musical of All Time” is faithfully and lovingly adapted by Broadway legends, Betty Comden and Adolph Green, from their original award-winning screenplay in Singin’ in the Rain. The story follows silent film stars, Don Lockwood and Lina Lamont, who on screen are a hot item but, behind the scenes, things aren’t always as they appear! When “talking pictures” become essential to any film star’s career, Lina’s squeaky voice might be the end of her stardom without the help of a talented young actress to do the talking and singing for her. Each unforgettable scene, song and dance from the film is accounted for, including the show-stopping title number, complete with an onstage rainstorm! Hilarious situations, snappy dialogue, and a hit-parade score of Hollywood standards make Singin’ in the Rain the perfect entertainment for any fan of the golden age of movie musicals

THE LEGEND OF GEORGIA MCBRIDE
Apr 1 @ 8:00 pm
The Warehouse Theatre

In this comedy from Tony Award-winning writer Matthew Lopez, Casey is young, he’s broke, his landlord’s knocking at the door, and he just found out his wife is going to have a baby. To make matters even more desperate, Casey is fired from his gig as an Elvis impersonator in a run-down, small-town Florida bar. When the bar owner brings in a b-level drag show, but half of the duo can’t go on, Casey steps into the spotlight. This drag-to-riches musical comedy features our own local legend Delighted Tobehere.

WHO SHOULD SEE THIS SHOW:  We all admit that the best part of sports movies is the montage that shows our underdog protagonist slowly start to improve while “Gonna Fly Now” blares over the speakers, right?  So when is the last time you saw the theatrical version of that, but with a hilarious twist?  Say what if an Elvis impersonator was fired from his job but then forced to do a drag number in front of a rowdy bar without any training?  And then what if it turns out this Elvis impersonator is actually really good at being a drag queen?  And then what if he hides this new career from his very pregnant wife?   Matthew Lopez (Tony winner for THE INHERITANCE) delivers a big-hearted, delightful fish out of water story with GEORGIA MCBRIDE.  It delivers big laughs and even bigger lip sync numbers.  A drag to riches story featuring Greenville’s own Delighted Tobehere in a role they were born to play, this is a night you won’t want to miss.  If you want a big-hearted comedy like CHRISTMAS ON THE ROCKS or NATIVE GARDENS, this show is for you!

Sunday, April 2, 2023
Biltmore Blooms
Apr 2 all-day
Biltmore Estate Gardens

Spring at Biltmore, one of the estate’s most glorious seasons, invites you to experience a spring break mountain escape with all the charm of a European retreat. Immerse yourself in thousands of colorful tulips as Biltmore Blooms transforms our gardens and grounds. Explore Italian Renaissance Alive and Ciao! From Italy. Savor our Winery’s award-winning vintages and, of course, the timeless elegance of Biltmore House.

  • Daytime access to 8,000 acres of gardens and grounds, including:
    • 75+ Acres of formal and informal gardens
    • 20+ Miles of hiking, biking, and walking trails
  • Antler Hill Village & Winery
  • Complimentary Wine Tasting
  • Complimentary Parking

Gardens & Grounds admission does NOT include Biltmore House entry.