Events Calendar
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Date: Sunday, July 13, 2025
Location: Croft State Park SHELTER #1
Address: 450 Croft State Park Rd, Spartanburg, SC 29302
Time: 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM (this time frame is extended to allow everyone to complete a basket. You may finish much earlier based on your skill set).
Note: Camp Croft State Park’s Shelter #1 has tire swings, an open area for exploring and restrooms within walking distance.
Cost: $50 per participant (recommended ages 8+)
Purchase your tickets here: https://carolinabamboo.org/product/tickets-basket-weaving-workshop-bamboo-kudzu-kuboo-baskets-july-13-2025/?preview=true
Get wild and “embrace the invase” in this kudzu/bamboo= “KuBoo” Basket Weaving class! Get to know split bamboo and kudzu as weaving materials. Learn how to harvest and strip a kudzu vine. Engage with refined, hand-crafted split bamboo. Weave the Kudzu and Bamboo together to create your own personalized and unique KuBoo basket!
We will provide baubles and decorations for you to choose from to make your basket unique. Many of these embellishments will be made of bamboo, including beads and buttons made from canes and rhizomes.
We will also provide all weaving materials, including split bamboo that has been “defanged”, meaning: The edges of all split bamboo materials will be processed beforehand using the traditional Japanese habatori, mentori and senbiki methods. These techniques remove the sharp edges and splinters from split bamboo. Our refined split bamboo will make weaving with bamboo more enjoyable, manageable and easier on the hands. Watch our YouTube video for a quick visual overview of these three processes here: https://youtu.be/omEk3KkTLFk
While we weave, Aaron will be available for a Q&A session about bamboo. Bamboo is a mysterious plant to many. Ask Aaron questions to learn more about bamboo while you weave.
What to bring:
A water bottle
A “Can-do” attitude!
We will provide:
Electric industrial fans
All crafting and weaving materials and tools
Camp Croft State Park’s Shelter #1 has tire swings, an open area for exploring and restrooms within walking distance.
Additional Cost: Croft State Park is over 7000 acres and offers everything from a playground to hiking and biking trails. As a state park, there is an admission fee: $3 for adults over the age of 15, $1.50 for seniors, $1 for kids ages 6-15, and free for children age 5 and under. This admission fee is NOT included in your ticket price and must be paid separately upon entry into Croft State Park. Note: You may choose to avoid this fee by requesting a SC State Parks Passport from your local library. If you choose this option, we recommend making a request for this item a few weeks in advance before the class, due to possible high demand and low availability.
Does your child say they’ve got it—then nothing gets done?
If you’ve been navigating the ups and downs of routines, reminders, and motivation, this free 90-minute workshop offers tools and encouragement to help you support your child with more ease.
We’ll Cover:
– What executive function really is (and why so many teens struggle with it).
– 5 practical tools to boost independence, motivation, and focus.
– How to reduce conflict without just “getting tougher.”
– Access to our Executive Function Toolkit.
– A simple plan you can actually stick to this semester.
Perfect for parents of kids ages 10 to early 20s navigating ADHD, executive function challenges, or focus issues.
This is a supportive, skill-building workshop rooted in coaching—not therapy or diagnosis. Just real tools for real life.
Hosted by Carolina ADHD Coaching
Does your child say they’ve got it—then nothing gets done?
If you’ve been navigating the ups and downs of routines, reminders, and motivation, this free 90-minute workshop offers tools and encouragement to help you support your child with more ease.
We’ll Cover:
– What executive function really is (and why so many teens struggle with it).
– 5 practical tools to boost independence, motivation, and focus.
– How to reduce conflict without just “getting tougher.”
– Access to our Executive Function Toolkit.
– A simple plan you can actually stick to this semester.
Perfect for parents of kids ages 10 to early 20s navigating ADHD, executive function challenges, or focus issues.
This is a supportive, skill-building workshop rooted in coaching—not therapy or diagnosis. Just real tools for real life.
Hosted by Carolina ADHD Coaching
Date: Saturday, August 9, 2025
Location: Croft State Park SHELTER #3
Address: 450 Croft State Park Rd, Spartanburg, SC 29302
Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM (this time frame is extended to allow everyone to complete a basket. You may finish much earlier based on your skill set).
Note: Camp Croft State Park’s Shelter #3 has restrooms within walking distance and a hilltop view of the forest overlooking Lake Craig.
Cost: $50 per participant (recommended ages 8+)
Purchase your tickets here: https://carolinabamboo.org/product/kuboo-basket-weaving-saturday-august-9-2025/
Get wild and “embrace the invase” in this kudzu/bamboo= “KuBoo” Basket Weaving class! Get to know split bamboo and kudzu as weaving materials. Learn how to harvest and strip a kudzu vine. Engage with refined, hand-crafted split bamboo. Weave the Kudzu and Bamboo together to create your own personalized and unique KuBoo basket!
We will provide baubles and decorations for you to choose from to make your basket unique. Many of these embellishments will be made of bamboo, including beads and buttons made from canes and rhizomes.
We will also provide all weaving materials, including split bamboo that has been “defanged”, meaning: The edges of all split bamboo materials will be processed beforehand using the traditional Japanese habatori, mentori and senbiki methods. These techniques remove the sharp edges and splinters from split bamboo. Our refined split bamboo will make weaving with bamboo more enjoyable, manageable and easier on the hands. Watch our YouTube video for a quick visual overview of these three processes here: https://youtu.be/omEk3KkTLFk
While we weave, Aaron will be available for a Q&A session about bamboo. Bamboo is a mysterious plant to many. Ask Aaron questions to learn more about bamboo while you weave.
What to bring:
A water bottle
A “Can-do” attitude!
We will provide:
Electric industrial fans
All crafting and weaving materials and tools
Camp Croft State Park’s Shelter #3 has restrooms within walking distance and a hilltop view of the forest overlooking Lake Craig.
Additional Cost: Croft State Park is over 7000 acres and offers everything from a playground to hiking and biking trails. As a state park, there is an admission fee: $3 for adults over the age of 15, $1.50 for seniors, $1 for kids ages 6-15, and free for children age 5 and under. This admission fee is NOT included in your ticket price and must be paid separately upon entry into Croft State Park. Note: You may choose to avoid this fee by requesting a SC State Parks Passport from your local library. If you choose this option, we recommend making a request for this item a few weeks in advance before the class, due to possible high demand and low availability.
Friday, August 22 at 12:30
Chapman Cultural Center
The Last Train Robber
Did You Know America’s Last Train Robber Lived Out His Years in Spartanburg, SC?
He never meant to rob a moving train—or get caught in a shootout just blocks from the White House. But it really happened.
Climb aboard with author Wilson Casey to hear the firsthand account of the last moving train robbery in American history. In Bedlam on the W. Virginia Rails, Casey shares the incredible true story of Luman “Lu” Ramsdell, as told by the train robber himself. Dubbed “The B&O Zoot Suit Bandits” by the national press, Lu and his gang became infamous for their violent 1949 heist.
Lunch and Learn is sponsored by the Chapman Cultural Center
There are a limited number of seats, be sure to register in advance (even members!)
Admission: $5 for non-members / Free for SCHA members.
Don’t forget to bring your lunch!
Endeavor, the coworking and office space community in downtown Greenville will be hosting their Collaborators & Cocktails speaker series.
Networking 5:00-5:45 | Presentation and Q&A 5:45-6:45 | Networking 6:45-7:15
Request an Invitation at [email protected]. Seating is Limited; Sorry, No Walk-Ins.
Join us for the 51st anniversary edition of ZOOfari — an unforgettable evening of cocktails, cuisine, and conservation!
Experience the nostalgia with flavors from previous ZOOfari events, paired with specialty cocktails throughout the Zoo.
Come early to grab a good seat and play trivia with us before the show. Movies begin at sundown. A local food truck as well as Poppington’s Popcorn will be on site. Feel free to bring your own picnic and enjoy a cozy night under the stars!
Moonlight Movies takes place at the bottom of Falls Park. Follow the path from Main Street (531 S Main St, Greenville, SC 29601).
Wristbands must be purchased on site for $1 if you plan on bringing alcohol.
As an important reminder for all, please leave all pets at home, do not bring glass cups or bottles and no smoking on-site.
Please visit the City of Greenville website for additional information and up-to-date cancellation notices.
Oct. 2 – Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith
Oct. 16 – Clue
Oct. 23 – Golden Eye
Oct. 30 – Double feature: Monster House and Poltergeist
Internationally recognized speaker and workforce strategist Kamber Parker Bowden’s debut book, “The Generational Advantage,” delivers practical tips for developing strong, multigenerational teams.
Parker Bowden will be visiting M. Judson from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Oct. 4 for a Saturday popup. She will be discussing her business insights and sharing details about her book.
This book is built on more than 10,000 interviews and over 50,000 hours of research, translating real-world insights into practical action items for business leaders. “The Generational Advantage” covers how to attract and retain top talent in a shifting labor market, bridge communication gaps across generational and technological divides, and turn workplace friction into collaboration and measurable business growth.
ALL SCALES MODEL TRAIN SHOW
Friday, Oct. 10 12-6 pm
Saturday, Oct. 11 10 am-4 pm
Adults: $8
Children under 12: Free with an Adult
Scouts in Uniform: Free
Come see our Vendors, Layouts, Kids’ Play Zone, and win Door Prizes!
*Listen for the Train Whistle before the prize numbers*
27,000 sq ft of vendors, displays and TTraks to see! A canteen with an assortment of food to choose from.
Free Parking!
The 44th annual Western North Carolina Parade of Homes, happening October 11-12 and 18-19, is a free, self-guided tour of new and remodeled homes by top builders throughout Asheville, Hendersonville, Black Mountain, Fairview, and beyond. Visitors can explore a wide variety of homes in person or take advantage of virtual tours. Whether you’re dreaming, designing, or actively building, the Parade offers inspiration at every price point. Sponsored by the Builders Association of the Blue Ridge Mountains. For more information, visit wncparadeofhomes.com.
Come early to grab a good seat and play trivia with us before the show. Movies begin at sundown. A local food truck as well as Poppington’s Popcorn will be on site. Feel free to bring your own picnic and enjoy a cozy night under the stars!
Moonlight Movies takes place at the bottom of Falls Park. Follow the path from Main Street (531 S Main St, Greenville, SC 29601).
Wristbands must be purchased on site for $1 if you plan on bringing alcohol.
As an important reminder for all, please leave all pets at home, do not bring glass cups or bottles and no smoking on-site.
Please visit the City of Greenville website for additional information and up-to-date cancellation notices.
Oct. 16 – Clue
Oct. 23 – Golden Eye
Oct. 30 – Double feature: Monster House and Poltergeis
107 Community College Drive, Spartanburg, SC 29303
Trick-or-Treat Trail. Games. Program Highlights and hands-on activities. Food truck, vendors, free balloon twisting and face paintin, inflatables, live DJ, and so much more! Don’t miss SCC’s Fall Festival! Mark your calendars for October 18, 2025!
To learn more information about our upcoming festival, visit myscc.info/fallfest.
The 44th annual Western North Carolina Parade of Homes, happening October 11-12 and 18-19, is a free, self-guided tour of new and remodeled homes by top builders throughout Asheville, Hendersonville, Black Mountain, Fairview, and beyond. Visitors can explore a wide variety of homes in person or take advantage of virtual tours. Whether you’re dreaming, designing, or actively building, the Parade offers inspiration at every price point. Sponsored by the Builders Association of the Blue Ridge Mountains. For more information, visit wncparadeofhomes.com.
Come early to grab a good seat and play trivia with us before the show. Movies begin at sundown. A local food truck as well as Poppington’s Popcorn will be on site. Feel free to bring your own picnic and enjoy a cozy night under the stars!
Moonlight Movies takes place at the bottom of Falls Park. Follow the path from Main Street (531 S Main St, Greenville, SC 29601).
Wristbands must be purchased on site for $1 if you plan on bringing alcohol.
As an important reminder for all, please leave all pets at home, do not bring glass cups or bottles and no smoking on-site.
Please visit the City of Greenville website for additional information and up-to-date cancellation notices.
Oct. 23 – Golden Eye
Oct. 30 – Double feature: Monster House and Poltergeist
Come early to grab a good seat and play trivia with us before the show. Movies begin at sundown. A local food truck as well as Poppington’s Popcorn will be on site. Feel free to bring your own picnic and enjoy a cozy night under the stars!
Moonlight Movies takes place at the bottom of Falls Park. Follow the path from Main Street (531 S Main St, Greenville, SC 29601).
Wristbands must be purchased on site for $1 if you plan on bringing alcohol.
As an important reminder for all, please leave all pets at home, do not bring glass cups or bottles and no smoking on-site.
Please visit the City of Greenville website for additional information and up-to-date cancellation notices.
Oct. 30 – Double feature: Monster House and Poltergeist
Join us at the Greenville Convention Center for the South Carolina Manufacturing Conference & Expo on November 5-6, 2025. Meet the manufacturers who are shaping what’s next. Hosted by SCBIZ News, The SC Manufacturing Conference & Expo is where connections turn into partnerships, and industry insights fuel real results.
This is your chance to be part of a growing, interconnected manufacturing community—right here in the Southeast & beyond.
Join us at the Greenville Convention Center for the South Carolina Manufacturing Conference & Expo on November 5-6, 2025. Meet the manufacturers who are shaping what’s next. Hosted by SCBIZ News, The SC Manufacturing Conference & Expo is where connections turn into partnerships, and industry insights fuel real results.
This is your chance to be part of a growing, interconnected manufacturing community—right here in the Southeast & beyond.
Join The Greenville Jewish Film Festival for its latest Pop Up Movie to be shown at Camelot Cinemas!
The Ring focuses on Arnon Noble, a religious man with a strong bond to his mother, a Holocaust survivor. He usually drives her to school lectures where she tells the students how she saved the lives of her baby boy and herself with the help of a thin gold ring. When the mother’s health deteriorates, he travels to her old hometown, Budapest to search for the mythological ring that saved her life in the past.
He turns to his estranged daughter, who is a TV researcher, for help and invites her to share the journey. Will the search for the ring be successful? Will the ring save the mother’s life again and will the same ring that saved her mother also succeed in saving Arnon’s relationship with his own daughter?
Tickets can be purchased here. Adult tickets are $18, and student tickets are $14. Both include popcorn and a drink. Students can email [email protected] for a discount code.
Endeavor, the coworking and office space community in downtown Greenville will be hosting their Collaborators & Cocktails speaker series.
Networking 5:00-5:45 | Presentation and Q&A 5:45-6:45 | Networking 6:45-7:15
Request an Invitation at [email protected]. Seating is Limited; Sorry, No Walk-Ins.