Events Calendar
Explore family friendly events, theatres, galleries, concerts, nightlife, things to do, and more in the Greenville, SC and Upstate areas.
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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?
Welcome to Coastal Indulgence: Shuck. Sip. Savor. where you can immerse yourself in a world of seafood delights!
Join us at Spartanburg Marriott on October 25, 2025 at 2:00 PM (Eastern Time) for a culinary experience like no other. Indulge in a seafood filled low country boil and freshly shucked oysters , roasted on open flames, all while sipping on exquisite wines while savoring the flavors of the coast. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds and enjoy a day filled with coastal delights. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to treat yourself to a seafood extravaganza!
🎉 Coastal Indulgence: Shuck. Sip. Savor! 🦐🎶
Join us on October 25, from 2 PM to 6 PM at the Spartanburg Marriott for an unforgettable Low Country Boil & Oyster Roast experience, complete with live music to set the perfect vibe! Get ready to tantalize your taste buds and enjoy an afternoon filled with coastal delights. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to treat yourself to a seafood extravaganza!
Indulge in a seafood lover’s dream:🦪 Oyster Roast Station – East Coast Oysters roasted over an open flame, finished with garlic/herb butter, cocktail sauce, zesty mignonette, hot sauce, horseradish, lemons, and saltines.
🦀 Low Country Boil – Overflowing with crawfish, plump shrimp, tender middleneck clams, smoky kielbasa, petite corn on the cob, and red creamer potatoes simmered in a coastal broth.
🥗 Delicious Sides – Hush puppies, creamy coleslaw, and warm cheddar baked biscuits.
🍔 Kids Menu – Sliders, mini hot dogs, and tater tots served together on one fun plate!
🍪 Dessert – Sweet treats including cookies, brownies, and more!
🍷 Portable Cash Bar – Beer, wine, and liquor available to enjoy at your leisure (not included in ticket price).
🎶 Live Music and Fun All Afternoon! Sip, savor, and groove to the sounds while enjoying an unforgettable coastal feast. We’ve got all the fun with giant Jenga, cornhole, and more for family fun!
🎟️ Tickets are selling fast! Bring your friends, your appetite, and your love for good food, great music, and amazing vibes. This is one Saturday you don’t want to miss!
A true Southern tradition, nothing pairs better than Bourbon, Bacon, and BBQ.
Hog & Barrel Festival returns October 24-26, 2025 in Greenville, SC @ Events at Judson Mill
Get ready for a weekend of bold flavors, smooth sips, and Southern hospitality at the Hog & Barrel Festival 2025 in Greenville, SC! This three-day celebration brings together the best of the Upstate SC’s culinary talent, craft distillers, and live entertainment for a one-of-a-kind experience centered around bourbon, BBQ, and bacon.
The weekend kicks off with Taste of the Barrel, an exclusive bourbon dinner soirée featuring a five-course menu curated by Chef Dayna Lee-Márquez of Comal 864, paired with handcrafted cocktails by Tammy Johnson of High Spirits Hospitality.
Saturday’s Bourbonpalooza is the festival’s headlining event, where over 25 chefs and bartenders compete with their most creative bourbon- and BBQ-inspired dishes and cocktails. Guests enjoy unlimited tastings, live music, and tailgate games. VIP and Super VIP ticket holders gain early access and exclusive perks. Don’t forget to add on access to The Bourbon Experience—an hour-long tasting of premium bourbons.
On Sunday, the festival winds down with Makin’ Bacon Bourbon Brunch, featuring bourbon brunch cocktails, craft beer, and brunch bites from local chefs. Live music will keep the energy high as guests toast to the weekend.
With all-you-can-eat access, unlimited drinks, and unforgettable entertainment, Hog & Barrel is the ultimate fall foodie festival.
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.

Join us for the first ever Greenville Boos & Booze Halloween Bar Crawl. Dress up in your Halloween best and get ready to drink, dance, and be scary on October 25th!
𝗧𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗸: GreenvilleBoosAndBoozeCrawl.eventbrite.com
Halloween Bar Crawl Ticket Includes:
🎃 2 Shots
🎃 Exclusive Discounted Drink Specials
🎃 Registration Party
🎃 Halloween Crawl Map
🎃 DJs at Multiple Spots
🎃 6+ Bars in the Vista Area
🎃 After Party
🎃 Best Dressed Costume Contest
Participating Bars & Drink Specials:
🎃 Bars coming soon/Subject to change
𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗕𝗮𝗿 𝗖𝗿𝗮𝘄𝗹 𝗨𝗦𝗔: We’ve been doing events (bar crawls & festivals) since 2015 in over 20 cities. What separates us from the other crawl companies is you actually get stuff with your ticket. Swag, lanyard, map, koozie, drink specials, DJ entertainment, after party, and much more. We are the only company with reviews on Google & Facebook. We aren’t afraid to hide that we deliver the best crawl experience. Check our Facebook & Google reviews for confirmation on just how much value and fun we bring.
Greer SC, For the fifth time, Whatta Wash South 14 is bringing soap, water, and a scare to customers this October. The Haunted Car Wash will be taking place October 17 & 18, 24 & 25, 31 from 6:00PM-10:00PM. The cost is $30 per vehicle which includes our top wash and a portion of each wash will be donated to help support local charities here in the Upstate, South Carolina.
Enter if you dare, the Haunted Car Wash tunnel will be filled with creepy clowns, fog, and spooky lighting. Drivers outside the wash will be greeted with 12,000+ synchronized lights all programed to Halloween music, animatronics, decorations, as well as ghosts, zombies, clowns, and other scary creatures keeping them company as they wait for their spooky ride through the foggy tunnel. Inside the tunnel, customers will receive a unique spooky experience all while getting their vehicle clean.
This haunted car wash is a perfect way to get into the Halloween Spirit without even having to leave your vehicle as well as supporting local charities in the Upstate. The haunted car wash is located at 2788 South Highway 14 Greer, SC 29650.

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.


Wind down Halloweekend with a relaxed afternoon at Gather GVL! 🛍️✨
Enjoy a cozy market vibe while you:
🍁 Shop local small businesses and fall pop-up vendors
🍹 Sip on seasonal cocktails and mimosas
🎃 Take in the last touch of Halloween charm
📅 Sunday, November 2nd, 2025
🕛 12PM – 2PM
📍 Gather GVL, 126 Augusta St, Greenville, SC 29601
Support Local • Sip Seasonal • Shop Small
Join us for Empower Hour, a one-hour program and facility tour where you will experience firsthand the YWCA’s work to bridge gaps in earning power, education, health & wellness and access to childcare.
Empower Hours take place twice a month on the first and third Tuesday at 11:30 am.
Lunch is served as part of our Empower Hour, so reservations are required.
To make a reservation: contact Elizabeth Alvandi, Advancement Assistant, at (828) 254-7206 ext. 103 or [email protected].
Kardea Brown, the breakout star of Food Network’s hit show Delicious Miss Brown, celebrates the Gullah/Geechee culinary traditions of her family in this spectacular cookbook, Make Do With What You Have, featuring 125 original mouthwatering recipes and gorgeous four-color photos. To celebrate this new cookbook, M. Judson is throwing a dinner party like no other. Your ticket includes entrance to the event, a copy of the book, and a four course meal with wine pairings.
Gather with your community for a FREE tasty meal, lessons on healthy eating and information on Double Up Food Bucks (a new program through SNAP)! Community Dinners are held on the second Wednesday of each month from 6 – 7:30 pm. FREE childcare provided.
Seating is limited. Reserve your seat online.
For more information, contact Leah Berger-Singer, Preventive Health Coordinator at (828) 254-7206 ext. 212 or [email protected].
Something extraordinary is coming to Asheville this winter! The North Carolina Arboretum and Explore Asheville are elated to announce the arrival of Trolls: A Field Study. Visiting on their first North American excursion, these twelve interactive troll sculptures will explore the Arboretum, embarking on a curious journey to learn about humankind.
Produced by Imagine in collaboration with Danish artist Thomas Dambo, these friendly and fanciful sculptures evoke a sense of wonder and intrigue as they study our small, intricate and inventive ways of life in Western North Carolina. Standing seven to nine feet tall and lovingly described by the artist as “Baby Trolls”, the creatures are crafted from materials like fallen branches, wooden pallets and twigs.
Through their observations, the trolls reveal a fresh perspective on what makes us human, sparking curiosity and laughter in visitors of all ages.
Only cost is the parking fee. No other admission fees.
Something extraordinary is coming to Asheville this winter! The North Carolina Arboretum and Explore Asheville are elated to announce the arrival of Trolls: A Field Study. Visiting on their first North American excursion, these twelve interactive troll sculptures will explore the Arboretum, embarking on a curious journey to learn about humankind.
Produced by Imagine in collaboration with Danish artist Thomas Dambo, these friendly and fanciful sculptures evoke a sense of wonder and intrigue as they study our small, intricate and inventive ways of life in Western North Carolina. Standing seven to nine feet tall and lovingly described by the artist as “Baby Trolls”, the creatures are crafted from materials like fallen branches, wooden pallets and twigs.
Through their observations, the trolls reveal a fresh perspective on what makes us human, sparking curiosity and laughter in visitors of all ages.
Only cost is the parking fee. No other admission fees.
ince the 1980s Augusta Street businesses, in Greenville SC, have come together to kick off the holidays with family-friendly festivities. Augusta Road Business Association (ARBA) will be hosting its Annual Holiday Open House this year on Sunday, November 16, 2025, from 1:00 to 5:00 pm. Businesses on Augusta keep this tradition alive by hosting festivities, sales, contests, specials, carriage rides, sweet treats, and more. Come to shop the sales, create a wish list, bring your family for the festivities, and have your little ones start the holiday magic of the season on Augusta Street. Mom and Dad will be happy to know that Santa is coming!
Instagram Contest and all the details at https://www.onlyonaugusta.com
Something extraordinary is coming to Asheville this winter! The North Carolina Arboretum and Explore Asheville are elated to announce the arrival of Trolls: A Field Study. Visiting on their first North American excursion, these twelve interactive troll sculptures will explore the Arboretum, embarking on a curious journey to learn about humankind.
Produced by Imagine in collaboration with Danish artist Thomas Dambo, these friendly and fanciful sculptures evoke a sense of wonder and intrigue as they study our small, intricate and inventive ways of life in Western North Carolina. Standing seven to nine feet tall and lovingly described by the artist as “Baby Trolls”, the creatures are crafted from materials like fallen branches, wooden pallets and twigs.
Through their observations, the trolls reveal a fresh perspective on what makes us human, sparking curiosity and laughter in visitors of all ages.
Only cost is the parking fee. No other admission fees.
Something extraordinary is coming to Asheville this winter! The North Carolina Arboretum and Explore Asheville are elated to announce the arrival of Trolls: A Field Study. Visiting on their first North American excursion, these twelve interactive troll sculptures will explore the Arboretum, embarking on a curious journey to learn about humankind.
Produced by Imagine in collaboration with Danish artist Thomas Dambo, these friendly and fanciful sculptures evoke a sense of wonder and intrigue as they study our small, intricate and inventive ways of life in Western North Carolina. Standing seven to nine feet tall and lovingly described by the artist as “Baby Trolls”, the creatures are crafted from materials like fallen branches, wooden pallets and twigs.
Through their observations, the trolls reveal a fresh perspective on what makes us human, sparking curiosity and laughter in visitors of all ages.
Only cost is the parking fee. No other admission fees.
