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Sunday, April 9, 2023
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.

Saturday, July 15, 2023
Pickleball Tournament for Spartanburg Shares/Help For Our Elderly
Jul 15 @ 9:00 am
Spartanburg Athletic Club

Two Spartanburg County nonprofits both serving those with little or no income and no insurance – Spartanburg Shares Medical Loan Closet and Help for Our Elderly – are teaming together for an annual pickleball charity tournament Saturday, July 15 at 9am at the Spartanburg Athletic Club. The tournament will benefit both charities. Participants can choose between a round-robin or doubles/mixed doubles format. There are 12 courts, and each person pays $28 to register. Registration ends Tuesday, July 11 at 9pm. Click this link to register (https://bit.ly/3P00E0M).

The pickleball tournament is seeking sponsors. Sponsorship levels range from Gold, Silver, Bronze and a $100 sponsor level. The $2,000 Gold Sponsorship includes a display banner, a logo on all advertisements, three signs, a table for a representative and four entry tickets. The $1,000 Silver Sponsorship includes a display banner, a logo on all advertisements, two signs and three entry tickets. The $500 Bronze Sponsorship includes a display banner, one sign and two entry tickets. The $100 Sponsorship includes one sign at the event.

Spartanburg Shares is a nonprofit organization lending durable medical equipment for 90 days to anyone with proof of Spartanburg County residence. Spartanburg Shares is located at 137 S. Dean St., Spartanburg, SC 29303.

Help For Our Elderly assists with supplementing its clients’ incomes with everyday necessities. Its mission is to service, supplement and enrich the lives of the elderly, disabled and infirm and their families in Spartanburg, Cherokee and Union Counties. Help For Our Elderly is located at 2375 E. Main St., Unit A-311, Spartanburg, SC 29307.

For more information on Spartanburg Shares, visit their website – www.spartanburgshares.org or follow them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/spartanburgshares.

For more information on Help for Our Elderly, visit them at www.helpforourelderly.org.

Please direct all media inquiries for Spartanburg Shares to our Volunteer Coordinator and Spokesperson Evan Carr at (864) 266-1749 or [email protected].

Thursday, August 10, 2023
CATCH THIS – What The Fin Apparel Video Release Party
Aug 10 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Double Stamp Brewery

CATCH THIS: What The Fin Apparel is releasing two episodes of a TV Show that has been in the creative process for years. We are excited to finally share the story of our fishing ambassadors and how our brand has partnered with them. Each episode features one of the ambassadors that we have worked with for many years. The video is focused on sharing their life story, personality, and fishing interest of each ambassador. The first episode features Captain Philip Watson from Anna Maria Island, Florida and the second episode features Captain Stacy Horak from Crystal River, Florida. Please join us for the premier viewing of these videos and enjoy some fun and fellowship. There will be giveaways and an opportunity to purchase our apparel locally. We look forward to seeing you Greenville 

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

Sunday, October 1, 2023
Charter Celebration and Charity Dinner for ZONTA Club of Greenville
Oct 1 @ 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
InkNIvy

An evening to celebrate the charter of ZONTA Club of Greenville and to benefit local organizations, Jasmine Road and Serenity Place. ZCG is a local chapter of ZONTA International with a mission to improve the lives of women and girls in our community. A ticket grants you access to the rooftop oasis of InkNIvy in downtown Greenville at 4PM with a free drink and appetizers followed at 5PM by a two course dinner on the second floor with speakers, live music, a silent auction and raffle.

Friday, October 13, 2023
Friday the 13th Movie! The Exorcist: Believer
Oct 13 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Regal Cherrydale

Come join us at Regal Cherrydale to watch The Exorcist: Believer on Friday the 13th of October! You must purchase a ticket for this event.

Time will be adjusted once showtimes are given on the website to be able to purchase tickets, but it is currently showing 5pm. We can meet in the lobby before the show!

Sunday, October 15, 2023
The Nat-O-Ween Spooktacular
Oct 15 @ 7:30 pm
Flat Rock Playhouse

The Nat-O-Ween Spooktacular returns! This time spookier than ever. Join us in our Black Box Theater to experience the one-and-only Nat Zegree while sitting on the stage, just a few feet away from his dazzling performance. Nat Zegree will take you on a spooky musical adventure that is sure to delight and entertain. Tickets for this fundraising event are 100% tax-deductible and go directly to support Flat Rock Playhouse’s production and operating expenses. ONE NIGHT ONLY, don’t wait! Costumes are welcome!!

Tuesday, October 17, 2023
Carolina Ballet Theatre: GHOSTS
Oct 17 @ 9:54 pm – 10:54 pm
Gunter Theatre

The Greenville-centric story opens on Halloween night. While most families make their rounds through the well-known neighborhoods, a handful of kids break off from the group. Hoping to reveal an unspoken Greenville secret, they head to an abandoned mansion along the Reedy River. They knock on the door, and after no answer, a brave little girl says, “Let’s go!” and pushes it open. Lightning flashes to reveal a silhouette of a couple who dance a pas de deux to a string quartet medley of several Michael Jackson-inspired tunes. Music By Michael Jackson and Choreography by Hernan Justo.

Warning
Strob lighting and other intense lighting will be used during this show.

Thursday, October 19, 2023
Boo in the Zoo
Oct 19 @ 3:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Greenville Zoo

Boo in the Zoo is back for 2023!

Greenville Zoo’s annual family-friendly Halloween event is back for its 37th year! This event features trick-or-treating and fun specialty areas including Dragon Alley, Alice’s Fun House, Ghost Town, and an extinct species graveyard. Everyone is invited to dress up and join in the Halloween fun!