Events Calendar
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The Reedy River Missionary Baptist Church celebrates 146 years in the Greenville County community on Sunday, September 28, 2025, at 10 AM. This Year’s anniversary will be marked by inspiring worship, thanksgiving and fellowship, as we celebrate “Missions” through community service, charitable outreach, and programs to sustain families and children.
Join us for an evening with John T. Edge, host of the Emmy Award-winning television show TrueSouth and author of The Potlikker Papers: A Food History of the Modern South. John T. Edge will be discussing his new memoir House of Smoke: A Southerner Goes Searching for Home with author George Singleton. Meet us for this exciting event at Hub City Bookshop on September 30th at 6 PM.
**NOTE** Your ticket includes a copy of the book.
Raise a glass to more than 60 of country music’s biggest hit albums with this spirited collection of music and mood-setting drink recipes—a delightful companion to the bestselling listening party guide, Booze & Vinyl. Features more than 100 cocktail recipes! If you love cocktails and country music, you do not want to miss Books Over Drinks with André Darlington!
The captivating new historical novel from Madeline Martin, set in Victorian London, tracing the lives of four women and the clandestine book club that frees them from the constraints of their husbands and homes. If you love Kate Quinn and Marie Bostwick, you do not want to miss Lunch & Lit with Madeline Martin for The Secret Book Society!
Gates open at 5 p.m. | Program begins at 6 p.m.
Free for all attendees, but ticket reservations are required this year. Tickets can be reserved online. Seating is General Admission and all patrons will enter the Left Field Gate.
Student Seating: Sections 119 and 120 are reserved for USC Upstate students. Students do not need to reserve tickets in advance and can pick them up, showing a valid USC Upstate ID, at the South Carolina Army National Guard tent outside the Left Field Gate on event night.
Parking: Complimentary parking is available in the Ballpark Parking Deck next to Fifth Third Park, with additional options throughout downtown. For a parking map, click here. Details on a campus shuttle will be announced in the days prior to the event.
Food & Concessions: Fans can enjoy stadium favorites such as hot dogs, popcorn, burgers, fries, Bojangles chicken sandwiches and more.
Giveaways: The first 250 fans to visit the USC Upstate/Ingles tent inside the stadium will receive a free T-shirt to help paint the ‘Burg green.
Family & Alumni Weekend: Morgan Square Madness kicks off USC Upstate’s Family & Alumni Weekend (Oct. 2–5), which features campus tours, reunions, receptions, rides, activities, and home athletics events including Spartans volleyball and men’s soccer. Full schedule available online.
Sponsors: Morgan Square Madness is presented by Ingles, along with support from area corporations and community partners:
- Slam Dunk Sponsors: McMillan Pazdan Smith, Morgan Square Hospitality, The Johnson Group, Denny’s, Bojangles, Rigsby’s
- Jump Shot Sponsors: Spartan Waste, Founders Federal Credit Union, South Carolina Army National Guard, Whataburger, Pinnacle Partnership, PSI Design, City of Spartanburg, El Paso Tacos + Tequila
Greenville Gay Men’s Chorus presents BIG GAY BINGO—Halloween Edition, Friday, October 3 at Greenville’s Radio Room. This is the organization’s largest fundraiser of the season—packed with bingo, cabaret music acts, and outrageous fun including a costume party attendees won’t soon forget—all emceed by drag artist Rylee Hunty.
Explore the haunted heart of Spartanburg on a spine-tingling walking tour led by psychic medium and paranormal magician Isaak Ivey. You hear stories about Magnolia Cemetery, Converse College, Morgan Square, and other Spartanburg landmarks. A member of Truth Searchers: Paranormal Investigators, Isaak combines chilling history, local legends, and paranormal storytelling to bring Spartanburg’s eerie past to life. From restless spirits and forgotten tragedies to mysterious landmarks that still whisper their secrets, this ghost tour is perfect for locals, visitors, history buffs, and paranormal enthusiasts alike.
-Guided by psychic medium, paranormal magician, and investigator Isaak Ivey
-Step into downtown Spartanburg’s haunted history and legendary ghost stories
-Experience chilling tales and supernatural lore brought vividly to life
-A night of magic, history, and entertainment
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.
33rd Annual Colonial & Revolutionary War Weekend
Saturday & Sunday, October 4 & 5
at Historic Walnut Grove Plantation
Step back in time to experience the colonial and revolutionary spirit. Experience life in 1781 during the Revolutionary War with live demonstrations of cannon fire, cooking, spinning, camp life, 18th century music and more!
Children’s activities happening throughout the day, including candle dipping, quill writing, tin punching, tricorn hats, horn books and sweet bags.
Saturday 10/4 10:00-5:00, Sunday 10/5 10:00-4:00
Tickets are good for the entire weekend’s activities!
33rd Annual Colonial & Revolutionary War Weekend
Saturday & Sunday, October 4 & 5
at Historic Walnut Grove Plantation
Step back in time to experience the colonial and revolutionary spirit. Experience life in 1781 during the Revolutionary War with live demonstrations of cannon fire, cooking, spinning, camp life, 18th century music and more!
Children’s activities happening throughout the day, including candle dipping, quill writing, tin punching, tricorn hats, horn books and sweet bags.
Saturday 10/4 10:00-5:00, Sunday 10/5 10:00-4:00
Tickets are good for the entire weekend’s activities!
Join us for a free In Conversation event with author Daniel Miyares to hear about his latest book, How To Say Goodbye In Cuban!
Kamber Parker Bowden, CEO and founder of Generational Performance Solutions and Furman University alumna is an expert on labor-related issues with more than 50k hours of research on the subject. Her debut book, “The Generational Advantage,” compiles Parker Bowden’s research and insights to deliver practical tips for today’s workforce.
Parker Bowden will be visiting the Bell Tower Bookstore from 5 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 7 for a signing and author meet and greet. She will also be discussing her business insights and sharing details about her book.
“’The Generational Advantage’ addresses an issue that has plagued work environment throughout time—generational divides,” said Elizabeth Davis, President of Furman University. “Rather than lamenting generational differences, Kamber encourages and educates leaders to use such differences to enhance the workplace and ultimately business outcomes.”
Join us for a night of themed trivia!
Join us for a night of assorted board games!
There are places on earth where nature’s powers gather. Girls raised there are bequeathed strange gifts. A few have powers so dark that they fear to use them. Such a place is Wild Hill, on the tip of Long Island. For centuries, the ghost of a witch murdered by colonists claimed the beautiful and fertile Wild Hill…until a young Scottish woman with strange gifts arrived. Sadie Duncan was allowed to stay. If you love Emilia Hart and Roshani Chokshi, you do not want to miss Books Over Drinks with Kirsten Miller for The Women of Wild Hill!
Explore the haunted heart of Spartanburg on a spine-tingling walking tour led by psychic medium and paranormal magician Isaak Ivey. You explore local landmarks and hear stories from Magnolia Cemetery, Converse College, Morgan Square, and other Spartanburg landmarks. A member of Truth Searchers: Paranormal Investigators, Isaak combines chilling history, local legends, and paranormal storytelling to bring Spartanburg’s eerie past to life. From restless spirits and forgotten tragedies to mysterious landmarks that still whisper their secrets, this ghost tour is perfect for locals, visitors, history buffs, and paranormal enthusiasts alike.
-Guided by psychic medium, paranormal magician, and investigator Isaak Ivey
-Step into downtown Spartanburg’s haunted history and legendary ghost stories
-Experience chilling tales and supernatural lore brought vividly to life
-A night of magic, history, and entertainment
Book and Lyrics by Sarah Hammond, Music by Will Aronson
Based on the Pete the Cat series of books by Kimberly and James Dean
For Pete the Cat, life is an adventure no matter where you wind up. So the minute the groovy blue cat meets The Biddles, he gets the whole family rocking – except for young Jimmy Biddle, the most organized second grader on planet Earth! But when Jimmy draws a blank in art class during the last week of school, it turns out Pete is the perfect pal to help him out. Join Jimmy and Pete on a musical adventure this crowd-pleasing musical based on the hit book series.
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.
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 Barnes & Noble at Greenridge from 1 to 3 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 12 for a signing and author meet and greet. She will also 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.
20 minute chess games. enter the tournament for a chance to win a prize!