Events Calendar

On National Public Lands Day, Saturday September 28, 2024, Friends of DuPont Forest will host the 6th annual DuPont Forest Festival, an event celebrating the adventure and beauty of DuPont State Recreational Forest. 

The DuPont Forest Festival is a free, family friendly event open to the public. It is a celebration of  the Forest and the diverse user groups who enjoy it.

We’ll have a mix of drop-in activities, demonstrations, group tours, and hikes, all perfect for outdoor enthusiasts of all ages. Our number one goal for the Forest Festival is to teach people to love the Forest. Along with having fun, the activities will weave in education about  reducing impacts to the Forest, waterfall safety, trails that serve multiple types of recreationalists  and Forest conservation.

Each event will be led by an expert volunteer and representative from our partner organizations.”

AND MORE!

Eliada’s 2024 Fall Festival & Corn Maze will be open from Friday, September 20th through Sunday, October 27th on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.

Fridays: 3 pm – 7 pm | Saturdays: 10 am – 7 pm | Sundays: 10 am – 6 pm

Come out and bring the family, friends, and neighbors too. Come out to enjoy the following events and have a great time.

Corn Cannons
Spider Climber
Custom Corn Maze
Lawn Games
Hay Rides
Pumpkins for purchase of all shapes and sizes!
Food Trucks and so much MORE! See you there!

100% of the proceeds benefit the children at Eliada! Not only does your ticket purchase come with access to family-friendly fun, but it directly aids in the growth and success of Eliada’s kids!

Hit the trails and learn more about The North Carolina Arboretum’s botanically diverse forest with a guided trail walk! April through October, this free hiking program is led by trained volunteer guides who take small groups of participants along woodland trails and through a variety of forest types. Depending on the season and each guide’s area of expertise, topics of discussion may include wildflowers, plant and tree identification, natural history and more.

Guided trail walks are limited to 15 people, including the guide, and are not recommended for guests under 16 years of age. Groups depart from the Baker Visitor Center Lobby on Tuesdays at 1 p.m. and Saturdays at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m..

Walks last 1.5 – 2.5 hours, are approximately one to two miles in length. As this program is held rain or shine, all participants should dress appropriately for the weather.

There is no pre-registration; walks are first-come first served and sign up sheets are located in the Baker Visitors Center.

Walks are FREE; however, donations to The North Carolina Arboretum Society are appreciated. Regular parking fees apply. Arboretum Society Members always park free.

Know Before You Go

• Guided Trail Walks are not recommended for guests under 16 years of age.
• Guided Trail Walks are rain or shine and all participants should be dressed comfortably and for the weather.
• Hikes cover 1-2 miles and last 1.5-2 hours.
• Well-behaved leashed pets are welcome to accompany their owners. In the rare case that a pet is disruptive or negatively impacts the experience, the pet and its owner may be asked to excuse themselves from the guided walk.

Stop by our Saturday morning pop up in the M. Judson lobby to meet the team behind the local podcast, Upstate Trail Talks.

Greenville, South Carolina is quickly becoming one of the most popular cities to visit and call home. From its highly regarded restaurant scene to the beautiful views of the Blue Ridge Mountains, more and more people are finding reasons to love the Upstate.

Each week, tune in as Griffin walks and talks on Greenville’s Swamp Rabbit Trail, a 22 mile trail running through the heart of downtown and out into the surrounding areas, and asks his guests why they decided to make the Upstate their home and how the Upstate has changed their lives.

Upstate Trail Talks episodes release weekly on Wednesday and are typically between 20 and 60 minutes in length. Each guest of the show has ties to Greenville and/or the surrounding areas, so if learning more about the people of the Upstate is what you’re after, you’re in the right place!

Did you know Elvis Presley once performed in Spartanburg? Or how Morgan Square got its name? Or where the clock in the clock tower came from? If you’re looking for something different to do on Saturday morning or have out-of-town visitors and want to give them a taste of Spartanburg, check out our Downtown Walking Tour and learn about the interesting history of the Spartanburg community!

Bring your littles to the front steps of M. Judson for our bi-weekly story time! Enjoy some wonderful picture books read aloud to the crowd by our very own booksellers, and children will even get a sweet treat to go.

Bring your littles to the front steps of M. Judson for our bi-weekly story time! Enjoy some wonderful picture books read aloud to the crowd by our very own booksellers, and children will even get a sweet treat to go.

Come and experience the joy and community spirit at the Friends of the Gorge Festival in 2024! Get ready to immerse yourself in a day full of live music, delicious food, and thrilling water activities at the Nantahala Outdoor Center.

You can also explore the artisan village, engage in kids’ nature demonstrations, and take advantage of special local paddling deals.

Don’t miss the chance to celebrate the best of the Upper Nantahala and Cascade water releases with fellow paddlers and nature enthusiasts.

Come and make unforgettable memories with us!

On exhibit Saturdays and Sundays from 12 – 4 p.m., Rocky Cove Railroad is a G-Scale (garden scale) model train that demonstrates the coming of trains to western North Carolina at the turn of the 20th century. The exhibit is located below the Grand Promenade. Please note, Rocky Cove Railroad will not operate in rainy or wet conditions.

Giraffes strut. Birds swoop. Gazelles leap. The entire Serengeti comes to life as never before. And as the music soars, Pride Rock slowly emerges from the mist. This is Disney’s THE LION KING, making its triumphant return to the Peace Center!

More than 100 million people around the world have experienced the awe-inspiring visual artistry, the unforgettable music, and the uniquely theatrical storytelling of this Broadway spectacular – one of the most breathtaking and beloved productions ever to grace the stage.

Winner of six Tony Awards^®, including Best Musical, THE LION KING brings together one of the most imaginative creative teams on Broadway.  Tony Award^®-winning director Julie Taymor brings to life a story filled with hope and adventure set against an amazing backdrop of stunning visuals. THE LION KING also features the extraordinary work of Tony Award^®-winning choreographer Garth Fagan and some of Broadway’s most recognizable music, crafted by Tony Award^®-winning artists Elton John and Tim Rice.

There is simply nothing else like THE LION KING.

THE LION KING is recommended for a general audience. As an advisory to adults who might bring young people, Disney recommends its productions for ages 6 and up. All guests entering the theater, regardless of age, must have a ticket.

Note that strobe lights are also used for this performance.

Immerse yourself in a captivating True Crime Mystery Dinner Theatre – a national sensation since our Los Angeles opening in 2004! Surrender to an evening brimming with suspense, laughter, and spontaneous moments that are genuinely one-of-a-kind.Say goodbye to predictable, scripted performances and hello to a dynamic, interactive experience that shatters the traditional mold of Mystery Dinner Theatre. Our stage is not confined to a platform in front of the room – it’s the entire space, and you’re not just a spectator – you’re a potential part of the show!As the night unfurls, you’ll question the line between reality and performance. Is it scripted, or is it real? Only one way to find out. Step into the unpredictable world of our True Crime Mystery Dinner Theatre with The Dinner Detective and become a part of the story that’s still being written. Will YOU be the one to solve the mystery?
This is a Weekly Recurring Event
Runs from Jan 6, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024 and happens every:
Saturdays: 6:00pm – 9:00pm CST

Eat, drink and be merry! Join us this Saturday (and every Saturday) from 7pm to 10pm as we host live local talent! The talent in our beautiful city is incredible, so come out for dinner and live music. Saturday, February 3rd we will have the acoustic sounds of Katie D. Check out our website for a list of all artists that will be playing!

Get Ready To See All The TNA Wrestling Stars, Including Joe Hendry, Moose, Nic Nemeth, Eddie Edwards, Brian Myers, Josh Alexander, Eric Young, Frankie Kazarian, Jordynne Grace, Ash By Elegance, Mike Santana, AJ Francis, “Speedball” Mike Bailey & others. TNA Wrestling presents its first-ever Mega On-Sale For TNA tickets on Monday night, July 22. Tickets will all go on-sale Monday, July 22, starting at 8pm EDT.

TNA executives confirmed championship matches will be announced for all two cities – and all the TNA superstars are scheduled to appear in Louisville, and Spartanburg. A who’s who of wrestling greats will appear as The IMPACT Zone makes its way to Louisville, and Spartanburg, including ABC (Ace Austin & Chris Bey), The Rascalz (Trey Miguel & Zachary Wentz), Trent Seven, Rich Swann, Alisha Edwards, Masha Slamovich, Gisele Shaw, Jake Something, Xia Brookside, Santino Marella and PCO, among others.

Giraffes strut. Birds swoop. Gazelles leap. The entire Serengeti comes to life as never before. And as the music soars, Pride Rock slowly emerges from the mist. This is Disney’s THE LION KING, making its triumphant return to the Peace Center!

More than 100 million people around the world have experienced the awe-inspiring visual artistry, the unforgettable music, and the uniquely theatrical storytelling of this Broadway spectacular – one of the most breathtaking and beloved productions ever to grace the stage.

Winner of six Tony Awards^®, including Best Musical, THE LION KING brings together one of the most imaginative creative teams on Broadway.  Tony Award^®-winning director Julie Taymor brings to life a story filled with hope and adventure set against an amazing backdrop of stunning visuals. THE LION KING also features the extraordinary work of Tony Award^®-winning choreographer Garth Fagan and some of Broadway’s most recognizable music, crafted by Tony Award^®-winning artists Elton John and Tim Rice.

There is simply nothing else like THE LION KING.

THE LION KING is recommended for a general audience. As an advisory to adults who might bring young people, Disney recommends its productions for ages 6 and up. All guests entering the theater, regardless of age, must have a ticket.

Note that strobe lights are also used for this performance.

Los Tigres del Norte on Tour…

With their piercing wails and songs that passionately tell of blue-collar hardships, love, loss, and the war on drugs, Los Tigres del Norte evoke plenty of gut-wrenching emotion in their repertoire. Boasting a career that spans more than five decades, these beloved norteños continue to inspire legions of fans from both sides of the border.

Armed with Jorgé’s mad accordion riffs, Hernán’s fuming electric bass lines, Eduardo’s brilliant sax, Luis’ snarling 12-string guitar fret-work, and Óscar Lara’s powerful drumming, their live performances are known to be riveting. They keep their sets lively and evocative with meaningful messages that build solidarity with the Latin diaspora. Impressively, their in-demand showcases even broke Cardi B’s attendance record at RodeoHouston in March 2019.