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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The NC Mountain State Fair, September 5th-14th, 2025, is a truly memorable family event that offers top-notch entertainment, food, fun, and exhibits, that focuses on the region’s deep agricultural roots.
The NC Mountain State Fair, September 5th-14th, 2025, is a truly memorable family event that offers top-notch entertainment, food, fun, and exhibits, that focuses on the region’s deep agricultural roots.
Join us for an incredible day of fun at Green Valley Country Club on Friday, September 19!
This special event includes a charity golf tournament and an evening concert featuring LOCASH, whose hit “Hometown Home” is currently No. 1 on the Country Billboard chart! 🎶
You can choose how you participate:
⛳ Golf only
🎟️ Concert only (VIP and General Admission available)
🏌️♂️🎶 Or make it a full day and enjoy both!
All food and drinks are included with your concert ticket—no extra fees once you’re in!
Make plans to attend the PBC Classic Car Show Sat., September 20th. Proceeds benefit our community food pantry! Free admission to the public and $20 to enter your classic ride in the competition ‘. Registration and set-up begins at 9am. Be sure to bring canned goods to donate!
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
Endeavor, the coworking and office space community in downtown Greenville will be hosting their Collaborators & Cocktails speaker series.
Networking 5:00-5:45 | Presentation and Q&A 5:45-6:45 | Networking 6:45-7:15
Request an Invitation at [email protected]. Seating is Limited; Sorry, No Walk-Ins.
Join us for the 51st anniversary edition of ZOOfari — an unforgettable evening of cocktails, cuisine, and conservation!
Experience the nostalgia with flavors from previous ZOOfari events, paired with specialty cocktails throughout the Zoo.
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.
Join us at Presbyterian College in Belk Auditorium for a Celebration Concert featuring Christian Contemporary duo, Caleb + Kelsey.
🎵 About Caleb + Kelsey:
Caleb and Kelsey Grimm are the husband and wife duo, Caleb + Kelsey. Best known for their original arrangements of modern worship songs, Christian hymns, and duets of some of the most popular love songs of all time. With 65 million YouTube views & several #1 selling albums, their music is resonating deeply with their continuously growing fanbase.
Enjoy a night of praise, mission-minded music, and a special talk back with Thornwell President, Rev. Myron Wilkins.
Songs for the evening include:
Praise
How Great Is Our God / Our God / How Great Thou Art
Oceans / You Make Me Brave
In Christ Alone / Cornerstone / Solid Rock
Good Good Father / No Longer Slaves
Goodness of God
Great Are You Lord / Lord I Need You
AND MANY MORE!
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!
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!
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 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!
The YWCA Racial Justice Workshop is open to our entire YWCA Asheville community – including our staff, volunteers, board, donors, program participants, Fitness Center and community members. This 90-minute workshop will take place on the second Tuesday of each month at 11:30 am and will be facilitated by Gerry Leonard, Racial Justice & Outreach Specialist and Lexus Walker, Tzedek Social Justice Fellow.