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Saturday, April 8, 2023
EASTER EGG SCRAMBLE
Apr 8 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Tyger River Park

Join us at Tyger River Park on April 8th from 10am-12pm for an EGG-cellent day complete with egg hunts and a visit from the one-and-only Easter Bunny.  This year’s event is sponsored by Arby’s.

Kids, divided in different ages groups, will have a chance to dash after eggs to fill their basket and discover the treats inside. Then, stick around to meet the Easter Bunny. We’ll provide the eggs, and you bring your camera and basket. This event will happen rain or shine, so dress appropriately.

The hunts will be broken down into the following age categories and times:

  • Ages 0-2 at 10:15am – Field 9 (birth to crawling) and Fields 11 & 12 (walkers) (red pod)
  • Ages 3-4 at 10:45am – Fields 1 & 2 (green pod)
  • Ages 5-6 at 11:00am – Fields 3 & 4 (green pod) 
  • Ages 7-8 at 11:30am – Fields 5 & 6 (blue pod)
  • Ages 9-10 at 11:45am – Field 7 (blue pod)

 

All participants must be pre-registered.  No entry tickets will be sold on site.  Parents are asked to bring a basket or sack for their child and to refrain from helping them search for eggs.  Parents are only allowed on the fields for the hunts in red pod (ages 0-2). 

Registration ends on April 7th at 5pm

Questions?  Contact McKinsey McCullough at [email protected]

EGG-CESSIBLE Easter Egg Hunt: a special needs event
Apr 8 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
North Spartanburg Park

The Spartanburg County Parks Department and The Carolina Miracle League are proud to once again host the annual EGG-CESSIBLE Easter Egg Hunt at North Spartanburg Park on April 8th from 10am – 12pm.  This event is free and open to people of all ages with mental and/or physical disabilities.  Participants will also receive a snack and a commemorative gift.  Participants will need to bring their own Easter baskets.  And, don’t forget your camera to capture all those moments. 

The hunts will be broken down into the following age categories and times:

  • Ages 0-5 (Parent or Buddy required) at 10:15am
  • Ages 6-12 at 10:45am
  • Ages 13-18 at 11:15am
  • Ages 19+ at 11:45am  

 REGISTER HERE: https://bit.ly/EGGcessibleEasterEggHunt2023

Parent Buddies are discouraged for those aged 6+.  A volunteer Buddy will be provided if needed, please designate at registration if a Buddy is needed.  Siblings are welcome to be Buddies.  Buddies MUST be over the age of 15.

Registration ends April 7th at 5pm.  

Questions?  Contact Kristie Oliver at [email protected]

FREE Kid’s Paint Club
Apr 8 @ 10:30 am – 11:00 am
A Cut Above Maker Space

Join us in the Maker Space to paint your very own wooden standing Easter
egg for FREE. This is a drop in event from 10AM-1PM or until supplies run
out (first 25 guests).

Mommy and Me Art Class- Meet the Easter Bunny
Apr 8 @ 10:30 am – 11:00 am
A Cut Above Maker Space

Join us in the Maker Space on April 8th from 10:30-11:00 for a fun morning
of Easter celebration! Create your very own wooden bunny wall hanging,
enjoy an Easter egg hunt with prizes, and meet the Easter bunny! Please
feel free to take photos with the Easter bunny on your personal camera or
device. Recommended for ages 18 months-4 years. $15 per child.

Sunday, April 9, 2023
67th Annual Easter Sunrise Service
Apr 9 @ 5:30 am
Chimney Rock State Park
Gates open at 5:30-6:15am for 6:45am service; Sunrise at 7:06am
Cost: Free. Advance Registration Required.

Celebrate Easter with song, scripture and spiritual music as a spectacular sunrise ascends over Lake Lure. Chimney Rock’s nondenominational Easter Sunrise Service has become a legendary event in western North Carolina. The event is free but reservations are required.

Schedule:

5:30 – 6:15 am – Gates open for visitors with a reserved parking pass

6:15 am – Gates close for admittance

6:45 – 7:15am – Easter Sunrise Service

The trails will open following the service. If you are hungry, we will be serving an early breakfast immediately after the service at the Old Rock Café near the entrance of the Park.

Please Note: The parking is limited, so attendees will be required to reserve a parking pass in advance in order to attend the service. The parking pass is complimentary and will be available on our website starting on March 1st, 2023. Carpooling is recommended. Vehicles can be no larger than a 16-passenger van.

Easter Scavenger Hunt at The Biltmore House
Apr 9 @ 8:00 am – 3:00 pm
Biltmore Estate

Included with admission

Discover giant Easter eggs in the gardens, inside Biltmore House, and in Antler Hill Village! This estate tradition invites you and your kids to learn fun facts about the estate and experience its beauty as you search for 25 giant beautifully decorated eggs.

Find and snap photos with each egg, leave the eggs behind for the next “hunter,” then move on to the next! Available on two different days, this family-friendly event is sure to delight hunters of all ages.

After the hunt, head to Antler Hill Village to collect your child’s treat bag—which includes a special commemorative egg—then visit Pisgah Playground, say hello to the Farmyard’s baby animals, and grab a bite at one of our Village restaurants. Perfect end to a perfect spring day? Relaxing on the Village Green with one of The Creamery’s famous Winky Bar sundaes!

A limited number of Easter Scavenger Hunt treat bags will be distributed from 11 a.m.–3 p.m. each day of the event. Treat bags are for kids nine and younger.

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Easter at 5 Point Church
Apr 9 @ 8:45 am – 11:45 am
5 Point Church

Join us for Easter this year at 5 Point Church. Pastor Dean will be teaching the miracles of Jesus while he was standing in the exact loactions they took place. This is a unique worship experience. Pastor Dean is a gifted bible teacher and will help these bible stories come to life. If you attend all 7 weeks of the series you could win a FREE trip to Israel. Happens on the following Dates: Apr 2, 2023, 8:50am to 11:45am and Apr 9, 2023, 8:50am to 11:45am.

Easter Brunch
Apr 9 @ 11:00 am – 2:30 pm
Eighteen Hundred Drayton Catering & Events
Saturday, April 22, 2023
Haywood Mall Goes Green for Earth Day with Crafts, Plant Giveaways and More
Apr 22 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Haywood Mall

Haywood Mall is inviting families from across the Upstate to celebrate Earth Day with an event celebrating sustainability, recycling and protecting nature.

On Saturday, April 22 at 11 a.m., the first 100 shoppers to check in at the lower-level Center Court can create their own air plant terrarium and Lush bath bomb for free while enjoying pop-ups from a selection of the center’s retailers. Additionally, the City of Greenville will be giving away 100 free trees on a first-come, first-served basis in the parking lot outside the Starbucks entrance to help make Greenville a little greener.

Additionally, Haywood Mall is encouraging shoppers to donate their gently used clothing, shoes and accessories to Give Back Box this Earth Day. Shoppers can fill up any cardboard box with these items and print a free shipping label online. All donations will be given to local charities who will then distribute the items to Greenville-area families in need.

Monday, May 8, 2023
Crafts for Mom: Travelers Rest
May 8 @ 10:00 am – 10:30 am
Travelers Rest Public Library

Ages 12 & under | Create a Mother’s Day gift.

Crafts for Mom
Sunday, May 14, 2023
Mother’s Day Brunch
May 14 @ 11:00 am
Eighteen Hundred Drayton Catering & Events

Brunch takes place in the venue Eighteen Hundred Drayton located in the Drayton Mills Marketplace. Ticket price includes multiple buffets and stations, non-alcoholic beverages, and family-style seating. A cash bar will be available.

Sunday, June 11, 2023
Juneteenth Freedom Fest
Jun 11 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Carl Sandburg Home

 

The park will host a community “Juneteenth Freedom Fest” on Sunday, June 11 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. in cooperation with the Black History Collective of Henderson County. The event will feature music and art demonstrations, with a special presentation by Christopher D. Sims, a poet, activist, and spoken work performer.

Saturday, June 17, 2023
Juneteenth BEC GALA
Jun 17 @ 5:30 pm – 11:00 pm
Chapman Cultural Center

Red Carpet: 5:00 PM Gala Event: 6:30 PM Gala Party: 8:30 PM

Location: Chapman Cultural Center

Description:

Join us for an unforgettable evening at the Spartanburg Juneteenth BEC Gala, where we celebrate the spirit of Juneteenth while supporting and empowering the small businesses and non-profit organizations that help make our community thrive.

The festivities begin at 5:00 PM with a glamorous red-carpet event, followed by the main gala starting at 6:30 PM. The gala will feature an incredible lineup of live performances, lip sync contests, and award presentations. We will be granting seven deserving small businesses with essential funding, and five non-profit organizations will have the chance to perform in an entertaining lip-sync contest for an $800 grant.

 

After the main event, continue celebrating with us at the Gala Party at 8:30 PM, where you can mix and mingle with fellow attendees, awardees, and performers. Enjoy music from DJ Kurious George, dancing, and refreshments as we celebrate Juneteenth and the contributions of our community’s small businesses and non-profit organizations.

 

The Spartanburg Juneteenth BEC Gala is the perfect opportunity to show your support for the local community, learn about the importance of Juneteenth, and have an incredible time. Don’t miss out on this memorable evening!

 

Dress Code: Formal attire

Saturday, July 1, 2023
Fourth of July Celebration
Jul 1 all-day
Big Water Marina and Campground

Kick off your holiday weekend with us here at Big Water Marina and Campground!
Join the celebration of our nation’s birthday with Lake Hartwell’s best display of fireworks (starting at 9pm), live music, food trucks, and fun!
*Please note, there will be 2 paid parking options on the day of the main event (Saturday, 7/1). Both areas will offer shuttle transit between the marina + parking areas.

Food Trucks + Vendors (7/1)
🐖 Rad Dad’s BBQ
🌮 Mexibilly’s
🦀 Sonny’s Grill Food Truck
🥜 BLVD Concessions
🍦 The Nomadik Few
🍔 JR Cash’s (Grill + To-Go)
🍹 Palmetto Distillery

Live Music (7/1)
🎤 11am-2pm: TBA
🎤 2pm-5pm: TBA
🎤 6pm-9pm: The Bennett Brothers

Fireworks (7/1)
🎆 Starting around 9pm

Hartness Family, Fun + Fireworks presented by Hartness Builder Guild
Jul 1 @ 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Hartness

Hartness Family, Fun & Fireworks presented by Hartness Builder Guild
Saturday, July 1st
6:30-9:30 pm
Visit the HartnessLiving.com for details and event registration.

Presenting Sponsors who are in the Hartness Builder Guild include:
• Milestone Custom Homes
• Hollison Homes
• J. Francis Builders
• Dillard-Jones Builders
• Cottage Group
• Sexton Griffith Custom Home Builders
• Hartness Construction

Other Supporting Sponsors include:
• Pepsi of Greenville
• Strange Bros. Grading Co.
• Ameris Bank
• Sunbelt Rentals
• Greenville Water
• GBS Building Supply

Music, Games, and Food & Beverage Trucks

Food Trucks: Sonny’s Grill, Lobster Dogs, Highway 301, Cluk Truck, A Taste of Detroit, Frescoluna Tacos, Aspen Street Sweets, Sky Cream Ice Cream, Fleur’s Fairy Floss
Beer & Wine: Community Tap, Traveling Taps, The One 5

Tuesday, July 4, 2023
PENDERGRAST FAMILY PATRIOTIC POPS
Jul 4 @ 2:00 pm
Whittington-Pfohl Auditorium

Celebrate Independence Day with Patriotic Pops at Brevard Music Center. Hear the Brevard Symphonic Winds joined by the Seraph Brass as they perform inspirational American music, traditional Sousa marches, and Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture complete with the sounds of live cannon!


PERFORMANCE & ARTIST DETAILS
Brevard Symphonic Winds
Kraig Alan Williams, conductor
Seraph Brass

PIOTR ILYICH TCHAIKOVSKY 1812 Overture
Program to include traditional patriotic favorites

Auditorium seating is reserved.  Lawn seating is general admission.

RED, WHITE + BOOM
Jul 4 @ 5:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Barnet Park

Spartanburg’s favorite way to celebrate Independence Day!

Barnet Park is the perfect setting for Spartanburg’s Independence Day celebration. On July 4, come hungry and enjoy great food and a spectacular fireworks show presented by Zambelli Fireworks!

Note: Parking will not be available in the First Baptist Church parking lot this year. Parking garages will be open with plenty of free parking. Learn more about our parking options throughout downtown on our Downtown Parking page.

  • When: Tuesday, July 4, 5:30 to 10 pm. The Fireworks display will begin around 9:30 pm.
  • Admission: Free admission!

A FEW THINGS TO REMEMBER

Do

  • Get your patriotic spirit on
  • Bring cash and ID
  • Bring the family
  • Bring lawn chair or blanket

Don’t

  • Smoke at this event
  • Bring your Pets (wagging tails and crowds just don’t mix!)
  • Forget Sunscreen
Clemson MBA Fireworks on the Fourth
Jul 4 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Prisma Green at Unity Park

Fireworks will go off at 9:30 p.m.

We are thrilled to welcome Greenville back to Unity Park to celebrate another wonderful year under the bright lights at Clemson MBA Fireworks on the Fourth! We invite the community to join us for this spectacular fireworks show in our beautiful 60-acre park on Tuesday, July 4, from 6 to 10 p.m. Come early, bring a blanket and picnic dinner, and enjoy a memorable evening as we honor our great country.

LIVE MUSIC

Live music will be located at the Prisma Green at Unity Park

The Company Band – 6 p.m.

246 Army Band – 7:30 p.m.

FOOD TRUCKS

J and S Wings 2 Go  |  Larkin’s  |  The Noodle Lady  |  Spinx Cluk Truk  |  Honest Scoop  |

Aspen Street Sweets  |  HipTruck  |  The Pound Cake Man  |  Local Pie Pizza  |  Kona Ice | Common Pops

Wednesday, July 5, 2023
Main Event Greenville: Fun Grand Opening Lost Pins Activity
Jul 5 all-day
Main Event Greenville

Main Event Greenville located at 225 Entertainment Blvd, Greenville, SC, is missing a pivotal part of their upcoming opening. The final shipment of bowling pins to the nearly 50,000-square-foot center is lost, and Main Event is calling on all Greenville residents to help find these very valuable items.

Main Event, one of the fastest growing family entertainment brands in the country, is nearing the official grand opening of its 57th location nationwide. To be ready for opening day, these pins need to be found and we need your help to do it. Main Event will be releasing new information and one clue per day about where the pins can be found on the webpage mainevent.com/greenvillelostpins from Monday, June 26 through Wednesday, July 5. Main Event is offering an invitation to its VIP event for four people as well as free games for a year to the first person to find each pin. The person who finds the golden pin will even win Main Event for Life!

“Lost Pins is a great way for us to introduce ourselves to the community, and it’s a fun activity for Greenville to get a first taste of the Main Event experience,” said says General Manager Danny Glover. “We’re all about creating interactive experience for people to connect and make memories, and Lost Pins is an extension of that.”

The Greenville location will have endless entertainment and activities, including laser tag, video games, virtual reality and billiards, and 22 state-of-the-art bowling lanes, with unique technology and VIP seating. The location also features Main Event’s signature in-center dining experience, Family Kitchen, designed for guests to create lasting memories while indulging in its handcrafted, flavorful American-classic dishes with a twist.

For more information or to book an event, visit mainevent.com.

Sunday, August 13, 2023
Holiday at Peace
Aug 13 @ 10:28 pm – 11:28 pm
Peace Concert Hall

Edvard Tchivzhel, conductor

You’ll be brimming with holiday cheer when you leave this annual seasonal celebration! Gather your family and friends for Greenville’s favorite Christmas spectacular, which always features your favorites combined with fresh, new themes. Whether you’re carrying on a yuletide tradition or feeling inspired to start a new one, this concert is the perfect way to get into the spirit of the holidays.

Holiday at Peace