Explore family friendly events, theatres, galleries, concerts, nightlife, things to do, and more in the Greenville, SC and Upstate areas.

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Thursday, June 22, 2023
#WalmartSparkGood! Round up Your Change for Meals on Wheels Greenville
Jun 22 all-day
Walmart ---various

Did you know that every time you shop on Walmart.com you can round up your change and donate it to

Meals on Wheels of Greenville?

Learn how small acts can lead to big impacts at #WalmartSparkGood!

2023 Spartanburg Soaring! Makers Market Vendor Application
Jun 22 all-day
online

This is a family friendly outdoor festival in Barnet Park, brought to you by Chapman Cultural Center. In addition to the Makers Market, there will be food trucks, live music and performances, children’s activities, and lots of kite flying! We are looking for the best artists and vendors to represent Spartanburg.

Details:
Saturday, October 14 | 11am – 5pm

Set up 8:30 am – 10:30 am
Breakdown 5pm – 6pm

Rain date October 15 | 1pm-5pm

In the case of rain we will be unable to offer a refund.

****PLEASE NOTE****

After submission, your application will be reviewed and if accepted, you will be contacted with more information and payment details. Your attendance is NOT confirmed until payment has been made in full. All applications and payments are due by September 29th, 2023. No applications will be taken after September 29th, 2023.

SPACE IS LIMITED. You are encouraged to apply as early as possible.

Vendor Fee:
Early Bird: $40.00
After September 8th: $60.00

Please read ALL agreements below, before submitting your fee. Refunds will not be available for applicants that have not followed our eligibility rules.

PLEASE NOTE – NO FOOD VENDORS WILL BE ACCEPTED FROM THIS APPLICATION. Please contact [email protected] with questions

Call for GCCA Member Artists: GCCA’s 8th Annual Showcase
Jun 22 all-day
online

Become a Member and Save Your Spot by July 21st, 2023

The Annual Showcase is GCCA’s premier event for artists and art lovers of all ages, featuring an exhibition highlighting the talent of over 100 of GCCA’s own Member Artists alongside a special exhibit from the 2022-23 Brandon Fellows, a display of youth artwork created during Summer Art Camps, live artist demos, the launch of our fall schedule of classes, visits with 23 studio artists, a kids’ craft activity provided by ReCraft, and more!

Become a Member of GCCA for a minimum donation of $50 and you can exhibit your artwork in our Annual Showcase! To be eligible to participate, your membership donation is due by July 21 at 11:59 PM. Your online submission and membership reserve one artwork for inclusion in the 8th Annual Showcase exhibition opening on Friday, August 4 from 6 – 9 PM.

Click the button below to learn more about GCCA’s 8th Annual Showcase, entry requirements, and access the submission webform.

Charlotte + Bob Otto 2023 Apprentice Match
Jun 22 all-day
online w/ Flat Rock Playhouse

Support one of the greatest traditions at Flat Rock Playhouse!

2023 Apprentice Benefactors Charlotte and Bob Otto will match your gift 1:1 up to $25,000.

Flat Rock Playhouse’s 2023 Apprentice Program! Don’t miss this chance to DOUBLE YOUR IMPACT!

For over 65 years, a select group of college-age performers participate in an intensive summer at Flat Rock Playhouse that includes on-stage performance and mentoring from FRP professionals. They also perform Rootabaga stories four times a week at the Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site and take original educational programs out to schools in four area counties. Apprentices come from prestigious theatre schools across the country and are chosen from more than 1000 students who audition.

Apprentice graduates have gone on to major professional engagements on and off-Broadway, on national tours, and in regional theatres. Notable alumni who have played on Broadway include Michael Luwoye (Hamilton in Hamilton, An American Musical), Adam Kaplan (A Bronx Tale), Ginna Claire Mason (Glinda in Wicked), Jared Goldsmith (Dear Evan Hansen) and Ben Hope (Once). 

DigiMarCon Florida 2023 – Digital Marketing, Media and Advertising Conference + Exhibition
Jun 22 all-day
JW Marriott Miami Hotel

“DigiMarCon Florida 2023 is your chance to …

– Hear from some of the most audacious and thought-provoking speakers in the digital marketing, media and advertising industry.
– Gain insight into emerging strategies, the latest innovative technologies, and best practices to move your business to the next level.
– Network with thought leaders, reunite with your peers, and build your professional network.

The 3rd annual DigiMarCon Florida, the Premier Digital Marketing, Media and Advertising Conference & Exhibition in Florida, returns June 22nd and 23rd, 2023 to the luxurious JW Marriott Miami Hotel in Miami, Florida. Join your peers in-person or online for 2-days jam-packed with digital marketing best practices, latest trends, practical solutions, strategy, and networking, also check out the next generation of technology & innovation; Internet, Mobile, AdTech, MarTech & SaaS Technology.

Expand your knowledge on the following topics: Account-Based Marketing, Behavioral & Neuromarketing, Content Marketing, Conversational Marketing, Conversion Rate Optimization, Data Science & Big Data, Email Marketing, Geo-Targeting & Proximity Marketing, Growth Hacking, Inbound & Outbound Marketing, Influencer Marketing, Mobile Marketing, Native & Contextual Advertising, Omnichannel Marketing, Paid Search Marketing, Personalization & Privacy.

You’ll also learn the following: Podcast & Webinar Marketing, PR & Cause Marketing, Predictive Analytics & Attribution, Programmatic Advertising, Sales & Marketing Automation, Search Engine Optimization, Shopper Marketing, Marketing & Customer Experience, Social Commerce, Social Media Marketing, UI / UX Design, User-Generated Content, Video Marketing, Viral & Buzz Marketing, Visual & Voice Search, Web Analytics, and much more!

At DigiMarCon Florida 2023, you will receive all the elements you need to achieve digital marketing success! Conventional thoughts will be challenged, and new ways of thinking will emerge. You will leave with your head, notebooks, and professional toolkit full of action items and ideas to lead and supercharge your agency/team/account to even greater success.

Be a part of DigiMarCon Florida 2023 and discover how to thrive and succeed as a marketer in a rapidly evolving digital world. Top keynotes, case studies, strategy sessions and networking!

See why people keep coming back year after year to this must-attend event! Register and secure your seat today.

For more details visit https://digimarconflorida.com.”

Wild West Adventure Trips w/ Nantahala Outdoor Center
Jun 22 all-day
various locations
Wilderness Medicine + Survival Skills at Nantahala Outdoor Center
Jun 22 all-day
Nantahala Outdoor Center

LEARN MORE THIS YEAR

Brush up on your wilderness medicine or learn new survival skills! SOLO Southeast & NOC are offering over 200 courses in 2023 and classes in locations across the southeast.

  • Atlanta, GA
  • Bryson City, NC
  • Chattanooga, TN
  • Collegedale, TN
  • Greenville, SC

Find your next course with SOLO Southeast and be prepared for the unexpected!

Friday, June 23, 2023
#WalmartSparkGood! Round up Your Change for Meals on Wheels Greenville
Jun 23 all-day
Walmart ---various

Did you know that every time you shop on Walmart.com you can round up your change and donate it to

Meals on Wheels of Greenville?

Learn how small acts can lead to big impacts at #WalmartSparkGood!

2023 Spartanburg Soaring! Makers Market Vendor Application
Jun 23 all-day
online

This is a family friendly outdoor festival in Barnet Park, brought to you by Chapman Cultural Center. In addition to the Makers Market, there will be food trucks, live music and performances, children’s activities, and lots of kite flying! We are looking for the best artists and vendors to represent Spartanburg.

Details:
Saturday, October 14 | 11am – 5pm

Set up 8:30 am – 10:30 am
Breakdown 5pm – 6pm

Rain date October 15 | 1pm-5pm

In the case of rain we will be unable to offer a refund.

****PLEASE NOTE****

After submission, your application will be reviewed and if accepted, you will be contacted with more information and payment details. Your attendance is NOT confirmed until payment has been made in full. All applications and payments are due by September 29th, 2023. No applications will be taken after September 29th, 2023.

SPACE IS LIMITED. You are encouraged to apply as early as possible.

Vendor Fee:
Early Bird: $40.00
After September 8th: $60.00

Please read ALL agreements below, before submitting your fee. Refunds will not be available for applicants that have not followed our eligibility rules.

PLEASE NOTE – NO FOOD VENDORS WILL BE ACCEPTED FROM THIS APPLICATION. Please contact [email protected] with questions

Call for GCCA Member Artists: GCCA’s 8th Annual Showcase
Jun 23 all-day
online

Become a Member and Save Your Spot by July 21st, 2023

The Annual Showcase is GCCA’s premier event for artists and art lovers of all ages, featuring an exhibition highlighting the talent of over 100 of GCCA’s own Member Artists alongside a special exhibit from the 2022-23 Brandon Fellows, a display of youth artwork created during Summer Art Camps, live artist demos, the launch of our fall schedule of classes, visits with 23 studio artists, a kids’ craft activity provided by ReCraft, and more!

Become a Member of GCCA for a minimum donation of $50 and you can exhibit your artwork in our Annual Showcase! To be eligible to participate, your membership donation is due by July 21 at 11:59 PM. Your online submission and membership reserve one artwork for inclusion in the 8th Annual Showcase exhibition opening on Friday, August 4 from 6 – 9 PM.

Click the button below to learn more about GCCA’s 8th Annual Showcase, entry requirements, and access the submission webform.

Charlotte + Bob Otto 2023 Apprentice Match
Jun 23 all-day
online w/ Flat Rock Playhouse

Support one of the greatest traditions at Flat Rock Playhouse!

2023 Apprentice Benefactors Charlotte and Bob Otto will match your gift 1:1 up to $25,000.

Flat Rock Playhouse’s 2023 Apprentice Program! Don’t miss this chance to DOUBLE YOUR IMPACT!

For over 65 years, a select group of college-age performers participate in an intensive summer at Flat Rock Playhouse that includes on-stage performance and mentoring from FRP professionals. They also perform Rootabaga stories four times a week at the Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site and take original educational programs out to schools in four area counties. Apprentices come from prestigious theatre schools across the country and are chosen from more than 1000 students who audition.

Apprentice graduates have gone on to major professional engagements on and off-Broadway, on national tours, and in regional theatres. Notable alumni who have played on Broadway include Michael Luwoye (Hamilton in Hamilton, An American Musical), Adam Kaplan (A Bronx Tale), Ginna Claire Mason (Glinda in Wicked), Jared Goldsmith (Dear Evan Hansen) and Ben Hope (Once). 

Juniper Greenville to host annual PRIDE Party during Pride Month
Jun 23 all-day
Juniper

Juniper’s Secret Cocktail Garden, atop the AC Hotel in Camperdown Plaza, is hosting their annual PRIDE party, PRIDE IN THE SKY, on June 23rd from 6:00-10:00pm with no cover charge! DJ Carolina Costa will be serving up summer hits and a Drag Show will be presented by Bridgitte Bidet. Slushies and signature cocktails will complement Juniper’s great wine, beer, and liquor selections. This exclusive night on Greenville’s most beautiful rooftop will have you celebrating Pride, catching summer vibes, and expressing yourself as you dress to impress.
Juniper and Patrón will partner together to donate a portion of the evening’s proceeds to Born This Way Foundation.

NOC Paddling School
Jun 23 all-day
Nantahala Outdoor Center

Voted “Best Place to Learn” by Outside, NOC Paddling School has taught more paddlers than anyone else, with 50 years of experience going into every class. Our commitment to the sport and to providing the best possible instruction has not waivered. So come and let us be your respected and experienced instructor.

The Curator’s Journal: A Year-long Insider’s View of American Bonsai at The North Carolina Arboretum
Jun 23 all-day
online w/ The North Carolina Arboretum

Registration is ongoing through the year. Get new updates and access all previous entries in a convenient online library.

The Curator’s Journal by Bonsai Curator Arthur Joura is a year-long course offering the ultimate insider’s view of bonsai at The North Carolina Arboretum. Regular entries chronicle growing an art and growing an enterprise. Some journal entries will be long and others more brief; some will be mostly words and others mostly pictures; some will be close-up studies of detail and others will step back to take in the wider scene. The path will not be linear, but all the entries will be steps along a journey.

You’re invited to come along.

VIRTUAL RAILFAN is live!
Jun 23 all-day
online w/ Hub City RR Museum

VIRTUAL RAILFAN is live from the Hub City RR Museum in Spartanburg.

The Virtual Railfan cameras were installed on Tuesday, July 6th at the Hub City Railroad Museum. There is one camera looking north and one looking south. The Hub City RR Museum wants to thank the City of Spartanburg for allowing us to install the cameras, and to Virtual Railfan for the install. We have already seen over 300 railfans at one time watching the video feed.
Links to live feeds: [North Camera feed] [South Camera feed]

Carolina Railroad Heritage Association

CRHA LogoThe Carolina Railroad Heritage Association is a <501(c)(3)> not for profit local association of approximately eighty members who enjoy railroads and railroad history. The CRHA is currently meeting the third Friday of each month in Fountain Inn, SC at 7:00 pm. Programs at the meetings include presentations on historical and current railroads and are presented by members as well as outside speakers. Our activities include a photo contest, occasional field trips to local railroad sites, picnics and a December pot luck dinner. CRHA members volunteer at our museum and caboose in Spartanburg, SC. If you have an interest in railroads, contact Dave Winans at [email protected] for more information about the CRHA.

For membership, please download and print the membership application and follow the instructions.

Museum Hours:
Wed: 10am – 2pm
Sat: 10am – 2pm

Wild West Adventure Trips w/ Nantahala Outdoor Center
Jun 23 all-day
various locations
Greenville State Farmers Market
Jun 23 @ 8:00 am – 6:00 pm
Greenville State Farmers Market

 

The Greenville State Farmers Market includes retail sheds and farmer stalls that offer a wide variety of locally grown products and specialty goods. Both quality and variety are standards for the volume of products offered for sale at the Greenville State Farmers Market. Market operations continue Monday – Saturday all year long, ceasing for only two holidays: Christmas and New Year’s Day.

Find information about upcoming events and what’s in season at our market’s Facebook page.

 

Office Hours

Monday – Friday  •  7:30 am – 4 pm
Closed on State Holidays

 

Retail Hours

Monday – Saturday  •  8 am – 6 pm
Admission and parking are free
Closed Christmas Day and New Year’s Day

Biltmore Estate: Ciao! From Italy Sculptural Postcard Display
Jun 23 @ 8:30 am
Biltmore Estate

Included with admission

Embark on a scenic journey across George Vanderbilt’s Italy with a large-scale outdoor display that combines brilliant botanical designs with authentic messages written by Vanderbilt himself.

Beautifully handcrafted of natural elements, each sculptural postcard depicts a location or landmark Vanderbilt visited more than a century ago. This captivating complement to Biltmore’s Italian Renaissance Alive exhibition reveals Vanderbilt’s passions for travel, culture, architecture, and art as well as his personal experience of such renowned Italian cities as Milan, Florence, Venice, Pisa, and Vatican City.

Adding to the charm and visual appeal of Ciao! From Italy—sure to be a hit among kids of all ages—is the G-scale model train that travels in and out of each postcard in this enlightening display!

Power Up Spartanburg
Jun 23 @ 8:30 am – 9:30 am
Events at The Davenport
Join businesses from Greer and the Middle Tyger area for a special introduction to Power Up Spartanburg, Spartanburg County’s five-year small and minority business development initiative. Led by OneSpartanburg, Inc. and funded by Spartanburg County, Power Up Spartanburg aims to make the county the #1 place in the U.S. to start, run, and grow a small or minority business.
Learn what resources you can connect to now and what resources you’ll be able to connect to soon with this special Power Up Spartanburg overview session, in partnership with the Greater Greer Chamber of Commerce.
Anderson County Museum Gallery Open
Jun 23 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Anderson County Museum

Holidays The Museum is closed.