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Sunday, October 19, 2025
Boo at the Zoo-Riverbanks Zoo
Oct 19 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Riverbanks Zoo

Gather your little ghosts and goblins and head to Boo at the Zoo, Riverbanks’ annual family-friendly spook-tacular!

Monday, October 20, 2025
Boo at the Zoo-Riverbanks Zoo
Oct 20 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Riverbanks Zoo

Gather your little ghosts and goblins and head to Boo at the Zoo, Riverbanks’ annual family-friendly spook-tacular!

Tuesday, October 21, 2025
Boo at the Zoo-Riverbanks Zoo
Oct 21 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Riverbanks Zoo

Gather your little ghosts and goblins and head to Boo at the Zoo, Riverbanks’ annual family-friendly spook-tacular!

Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Boo at the Zoo-Riverbanks Zoo
Oct 22 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Riverbanks Zoo

Gather your little ghosts and goblins and head to Boo at the Zoo, Riverbanks’ annual family-friendly spook-tacular!

Books Over Drinks with Chris Whitaker
Oct 22 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
J Hudson Booksellers

An epic, soaring coming-of-age story, All the Colors of the Dark shows the cost of keeping things hidden, how love can grow stronger over the years, about what lurks in the shadows of obsession and the blinding light of hope. If you love Jodi Picoult and Kristin Hannah, you do not want to miss Books Over Drinks with Chris Whitaker!

Thursday, October 23, 2025
In Conversation with Omkari Williams
Oct 23 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
J Hudson Booksellers

Join us for a free In Conversation event with author and activist Omkari Williams to discuss her new book, Micro Activism: How You Can Make a Difference in the World (Without A Bullhorn)!

Boo at the Zoo-Riverbanks Zoo
Oct 23 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Riverbanks Zoo

Gather your little ghosts and goblins and head to Boo at the Zoo, Riverbanks’ annual family-friendly spook-tacular!

Soteria CDC Fall Fundraiser
Oct 23 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
The Annex at Judson Mill

Soteria CDC is celebrating the community and individuals we serve as we work to create economic and social justice for individuals and families impacted by the criminal justice system by providing housing, education, employment, advocacy, and affirmation for previously incarcerated individuals. We are hosting a fundraiser and celebration on October 23rd, 2025 in recognition of our 26 years of service that will include a combination of storytelling, art, and music, as we unite the community around the importance of supporting and dignifying those reentering society.

Friday, October 24, 2025
Boo at the Zoo-Riverbanks Zoo
Oct 24 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Riverbanks Zoo

Gather your little ghosts and goblins and head to Boo at the Zoo, Riverbanks’ annual family-friendly spook-tacular!

Bacon & Barrel 2025
Oct 24 @ 7:00 pm
1800 Drayton Catering and Events

Join us on Thursday, October 24 at 1800 Drayton for Bacon & Barrel — a lively evening of bourbon tastings, bacon-inspired bites from local restaurants, live music, and a curated silent auction, all in support of St. Luke’s Free Medical Clinic. This beloved annual fundraiser helps provide free, high-quality healthcare to uninsured residents of Spartanburg County.

Tickets include access to bourbon samples, food tastings, and entertainment. Proceeds go directly toward sustaining our clinic’s mission of compassionate care for those who need it most.

To learn more or purchase tickets, visit: https://slfmc.networkforgood.com/events/88843-bacon-and-barrel

Saturday, October 25, 2025
Pop-Up Author Kimalee Finelli
Oct 25 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
J Hudson Booksellers

Stop by M. Judson for a free pop up with local author Kimalee Finelli and her new book, Under Authority!

ABOUT THE BOOK:

A powerful Reverend with a hidden agenda. A blind and fearful congregation. In this unusual account of Kate Elliot’s experience as a victim of a manipulative church leader, Kate arrives home in Twin River’s Junction after a long absence. As phantoms from long ago emerge, she must return to the place where it all began. Will Kate be able to face her tormented past and find the answers she’s looking for along with the courage to forgive?

The Art of Tamada
Oct 25 @ 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Keipi Restaurant

The Art of Tamada: A Georgian Feast and Cultural Celebration in Greenville

Greenville, SC — First Things Foundation and Keipi Restaurant, with ticketing by Trueline, invite the community to experience The Art of Tamada, Greenville’s most unique culinary and cultural celebration, taking place October 24–25 at Hampton Station. This two-day fundraiser blends Georgian tradition, live music, and community connection, supporting First Things Foundation’s humanitarian work around the globe.

At the heart of the event is the Supra, a traditional Georgian feast led by a Tamada (toastmaster), who guides guests through stories, blessings, and toasts, turning the table into a space of meaning and connection. Guests will enjoy multi-course dinners, live performances, and the warmth of Georgian hospitality.

Weekend Highlights:

Friday, Oct. 24: Supra tables, live DJ music, dancing, axe throwing, picnics on the green, and more.

Saturday, Oct. 25: Supra tables, speaker sessions, live DJ sets, and live music from Georgia Heers, Emmet Sher, and Dirt Poor Robins, alongside axe throwing, picnics, and plenty of Mshvidoba (Georgian for “peace”).

Saturday Evening – Taste of Keipi Live Music Session: Guests can enjoy a free evening of wine tastings, small bites inspired by the Supra, and live music, showcasing the heart of Keipi, where food, wine, and music meet.

Each Supra table seats 18–22 guests, with tickets available for singles, couples, private groups, and businesses. Every ticket supports First Things Foundation’s mission to serve the extreme poor across four continents.

Boo at the Zoo-Riverbanks Zoo
Oct 25 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Riverbanks Zoo

Gather your little ghosts and goblins and head to Boo at the Zoo, Riverbanks’ annual family-friendly spook-tacular!

Sunday, October 26, 2025
Southeastern Animal Fiber Festival
Oct 26 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
WNC Ag Center

Be sure and mark your calendars for SAFF 2025!

There are classes on Thursday. No shopping, no selling.  We are setting up.

Friday, October 24- (9 am – 5 pm)
Saturday, October 25 – (9 am – 5 pm)
Sunday, October 26- (9 am – 4 pm)

The event is located at the WNC Agricultural Center, in Fletcher, NC, across Hwy 280 from the Asheville Regional Airport. (Exit 40 off I-26).

Admission will be $5/person per day. $10 pass for 3 days. Youth under 13 yrs. old will be free. Bring cash! Only at gate..no early ticket sales

Boo at the Zoo-Riverbanks Zoo
Oct 26 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Riverbanks Zoo

Gather your little ghosts and goblins and head to Boo at the Zoo, Riverbanks’ annual family-friendly spook-tacular!

Monday, October 27, 2025
Boo at the Zoo-Riverbanks Zoo
Oct 27 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Riverbanks Zoo

Gather your little ghosts and goblins and head to Boo at the Zoo, Riverbanks’ annual family-friendly spook-tacular!

Tuesday, October 28, 2025
Boo at the Zoo-Riverbanks Zoo
Oct 28 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Riverbanks Zoo

Gather your little ghosts and goblins and head to Boo at the Zoo, Riverbanks’ annual family-friendly spook-tacular!

Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Boo at the Zoo-Riverbanks Zoo
Oct 29 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Riverbanks Zoo

Gather your little ghosts and goblins and head to Boo at the Zoo, Riverbanks’ annual family-friendly spook-tacular!

Books Over Drinks with A.T. Qureshi
Oct 29 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
J Hudson Booksellers

A cozy romantic fantasy novel for fans of Legends and Lattes and Assistant to the Villain, with friends-to-lovers, small-town setting and baby dragons. This friendship is going up in flames, and you do not want to miss Books Over Drinks with A.T. Qureshi for Baby Dragon Bakery! She will be in conversation with fellow author Beth Revis.

Thursday, October 30, 2025
Boo at the Zoo-Riverbanks Zoo
Oct 30 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Riverbanks Zoo

Gather your little ghosts and goblins and head to Boo at the Zoo, Riverbanks’ annual family-friendly spook-tacular!