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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Celebrate the season with us at our Fall Pop-Up Market!
Enjoy an afternoon full of live music, delicious food, and local pop-up vendors offering unique products and handmade goods.
🍁 What to Expect:
✔️ Live Music
✔️ Great Local Eats
✔️ Seasonal Vendors & Artisans
✔️ Family-Friendly Atmosphere
✔️ Fall Vibes All Around
📍 Location: Gather GVL, Greenville, SC
🎟️ Free to attend — all are welcome!
Support local, eat well, and kick off fall with your community!
Tee off at The Fred Anderson Golf for Relief Tournament at Greer Golf Course to benefit Greer Relief! The Captain’s Choice Golf Tournament includes golf merchandise giveaways, a delicious Pasta Bar lunch catered by award winning chef Michael Sibert of White Wine & Butter, complimentary snacks, and beverages (water, sodas, and beer). Compete for team awards, hole prizes, a chance to score awesome door prizes, and take your shot at winning a Hole-in-One Car and Trip! Join us for a great time while raising money to help our neighbors in need become stable and thrive in our community. Registration opens at 8 am and the tournament shotgun start is at 9 am at the beautiful Greer Golf Course.
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.
We welcome girls and boys 5-18 of all skill levels to come play golf! Our tour is uniquely comprised of: those who are playing in their first tournament, those who are working towards their goals, those who have competed in States, Regionals, and Worlds, as well as those who are seeking and working hard towards earning college scholarships.Fun and family friendly events. Our researched and proven program, provides girls and boys ages 5-18 the opportunity to progressively grow, learn and compete in golf tournaments. We also have optional Parent/Grandparent caddies on our tour. This provides tour players the opportunity to develop, grow and improve their parent/child relationship, while learning the role of caddies/players. The Top 5 in each age group at each event earn medals! Spots are first come, first serve. Sign up soon and Register before deadline.
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!
Program
Miklós Rózsa: Parade of the Charioteers from Ben Hur
Max Steiner: Suite from Casablanca
Elmer Bernstein: Music from The Magnificent Seven
Bernard Herrmann: Psycho – A Short Suite for String Orchestra
John Williams:
Shark Theme from Jaws
Adventures on Earth from E.T.
Duel of the Fates from Star Wars: Phantom Menace Suite (Episode I)
Hedwig’s Theme from Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone
Alan Silvestri: Music from Back to the Future
John Barry: Music from Dances with Wolves
Alan Menken: Music from Beauty and the Beast
Michael Giacchino: Music from Star Trek: Into Darkness
Step into the glamour of Hollywood and celebrate the opening of the GSO’s “American Season” with Opening Night: Hollywood Retrospective! Music Director Lee Mills takes the stage with iconic music from legendary films, including Ben Hur, Casablanca, Star Wars, Beauty and the Beast, and more. Enhanced by the rich voices of the Clemson University Singers, this red-carpet event promises an unforgettable evening of cinematic splendor, community pride, and timeless music. Join us at Peace Concert Hall and let the magic of the movies come alive!
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 night of themed trivia!
Join us for a night of assorted board games!
Join us at the Greenville Convention Center for the South Carolina Home Show. At the Home Show, our goal is simple: to inspire, motivate and excite you for your upcoming home improvement – whether it’s a minor renovation or a major remodel. The South Carolina Home Show features a wide selection of home improvement professionals in a fun, interactive environment. After meeting with and comparing our expert exhibitors, we know you’ll be inspired and motivated to start planning with confidence. More importantly, we want you to be excited for all the fantastic possibilities that come with your project!
Show Details:
October 11, 2025: 10 am – 8 pm
October 12, 2025: 10 am – 5 pm
Event will be held in Woodside Conference Center.
Advance registration is required.
Market Grill Concessions available.
Get your free passes today or $10 at the door. https://www.schomeshows-gv.com/Free-Pass
Interested in Exhibiting? https://www.schomeshows-gv.com/info-for-exhibitors
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 Black Bear Half Marathon & 8k presented by Hunter Subaru is an exhilarating fall event that beckons both seasoned athletes and recreational runners alike. Nestled within the charm and beauty of Hendersonville, North Carolina, this race offers participants a unique opportunity to challenge their limits while immersing themselves in the splendor of the autumn season. Whether conquering the half marathon’s 13.1-mile stretch or embracing the spirited atmosphere of the 8k, participants love supportive community vibe, scenic course, and post-race festivities, including the Black Bear Fall Market!
Show dates: Oct 11-12
Show times: Saturday 9 AM – 5 PM Sunday 10 AM – 4 PM
Ticket information: ADULTS: $10.00 | MILITARY: $8.00 * Must Show Military ID 12 Yrs & Under: Free when accompanied by an adult. * No admittance 30 minutes prior to closing.
Parking: $10 cashless, we accept all credit/debit cards as well as Apple/Google Pay. Located off Exposition Drive.
Join us at the Greenville Convention Center for the South Carolina Home Show. At the Home Show, our goal is simple: to inspire, motivate and excite you for your upcoming home improvement – whether it’s a minor renovation or a major remodel. The South Carolina Home Show features a wide selection of home improvement professionals in a fun, interactive environment. After meeting with and comparing our expert exhibitors, we know you’ll be inspired and motivated to start planning with confidence. More importantly, we want you to be excited for all the fantastic possibilities that come with your project!
Show Details:
October 11, 2025: 10 am – 8 pm
October 12, 2025: 10 am – 5 pm
Event will be held in Woodside Conference Center.
Advance registration is required.
Market Grill Concessions available.
Get your free passes today or $10 at the door. https://www.schomeshows-gv.com/Free-Pass
Interested in Exhibiting? https://www.schomeshows-gv.com/info-for-exhibitors
20 minute chess games. enter the tournament for a chance to win a prize!
Join us Saturday, October 18, 2025 for the 3rd Annual TreeTops 8.5 Mile Trail Race in DuPont State Recreational Forest near Brevard, North Carolina!
This race offers a unique opportunity to explore the spectacular 10,000 acres of rolling hills and towering trees that make up this beautiful forest. Take on the 8.5 mile challenging trail race – but beware! With nearly 1,000 feet of elevation gain it’s no walk in the park!
Join us at the Dupont Forest Festival afterwards from 10am – 3pm to visit with vendors, hike, yoga, bike, hunt waterfalls and learn outdoor recreation tips to last you a lifetime. Admission to the festival is FREE!
The TreeTops Trail Race is not just any ordinary event – it’s an exclusive experience only available within Dupont State Forest! So don’t miss out on this tree-mendous event and join us for an unforgettable journey through DuPont State Forest – roots down, branches up!
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.
Join us for coloring, perler beads, bracelet and necklace making, and legos!
Join us for a night of video games and computer games!