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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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.
HOURS: ADMISSION:
Corporate Nights, Field Trips, and Birthday Party reservations are also available
: 2 Compton Drive, Asheville 28806
Learn more and purchase your tickets HERE: https://eliadacornmaze.mazeplay.com/
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.
HOURS: ADMISSION: Corporate Nights, Field Trips, and Birthday Party reservations are also available: 2 Compton Drive, Asheville 28806 Learn more and purchase your tickets HERE: https://eliadacornmaze.mazeplay.com/Join the Foothill Brass Band as they present their Graveyard Smash Halloween Concert. With music from Wicked, Nightmare before Christmas, Night on Bald Mountain, and more, you are sure to have a frightfully amazing evening. Make sure to don your most festive attire as we will be hosting a costume contest, and after the concert, please make sure to join each of the sections for trick or treating.
Admission is Free!!! We look forward to seeing you there.
Join the Foothill Brass Band as they present their Graveyard Smash Halloween Concert. With music from Wicked, Nightmare before Christmas, Night on Bald Mountain, and more, you are sure to have a frightfully amazing evening. Make sure to don your most festive attire as we will be hosting a costume contest, and after the concert, please make sure to join each of the sections for trick or treating.
Admission is Free!!! We look forward to seeing you there.
HOURS: ADMISSION: Corporate Nights, Field Trips, and Birthday Party reservations are also available: 2 Compton Drive, Asheville 28806 Learn more and purchase your tickets HERE: https://eliadacornmaze.mazeplay.com/ HOURS: ADMISSION: Corporate Nights, Field Trips, and Birthday Party reservations are also available: 2 Compton Drive, Asheville 28806 Learn more and purchase your tickets HERE: https://eliadacornmaze.mazeplay.com/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].
Make Greenville Center for Creative Arts (GCCA) your first stop on First Friday! Located in the historic Brandon Mill complex in the creative arts district of West Greenville, GCCA is a perfect place to begin the Metropolitan Arts Council’s monthly art walk.
The Art Center is open for extended hours, 6pm to 9pm, on the first Friday of every month for First Friday activities. In addition to viewing multiple exhibitions from both locally and nationally-recognized artists, at GCCA you’ll have the opportunity to meet the resident working artists, see their studio spaces and works in progress, and learn more about their personal style and artistic process.
The mission of GCCA is to enrich the cultural fabric of the community through visual arts promotion, education, and inspiration. Founded by a dedicated group of artists, teachers, and community leaders, the Art Center offers programs for people of all ages, backgrounds, and economic circumstances.
Greenville’s Downtown Trolley (Route 903) provides visitors to the downtown area easy and free transport to the West Greenville area from July through September, every Thursday and Friday, 6pm to 11pm, and Saturdays, 5:30pm to 11pm. For real-time scheduling, download the FindGreenlink app on your phone and come visit!
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].
Coldwell Banker Caine is excited to welcome back Jane Dempsey for their latest Artist Reception! Guests are invited to join at Coldwell Banker Caine’s Spartanburg office for an evening of great company, delicious hors d’oeuvres, and a viewing of her work, which will be on display through the end of the year.
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
Are you looking for an excuse to knit or crochet for a good cause? Help make baby hats and blankets and adult hats, scarves, and slippers to support at-risk newborns and homeless adults. Your handmade knitwear will keep our neighbors warm. Volunteers with basic skills in knitting or crocheting are welcome. Please bring your own needles or crochet hooks and a pattern.
Check out Knit-n-Give on WLOS: http://wlos.com/news/only-on-wloscom/close-knit-group-of-women-use-their-talents-to-help-asheville-charities
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.