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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Tickets are on sale now for the HBCU MLK Day Unity Invitational, a four-day celebration of unity, community and collegiate basketball. Set to take place January 12-15, 2024, the event will commemorate the enduring legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. while showcasing 14 basketball teams from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).
Collegiate team match ups include Claflin University, Clinton College, Fayetteville State University and Johnson C. Smith University, among others.
The tournament will also feature a highly anticipated high school basketball match up and step fest on Sunday January 14.
On Monday January 15, the community are invited to partake in a special MLK Day March to The Well Parade, which will begin at City Hall in downtown Greenville.
SATURDAY:
HBCU MLK Day Unity Invitational Session 1
SUNDAY:
High School Basketball & Stepfest
Atlantic Collegiate Prep vs. Legacy Early College High: 4:00PM Tipoff High School Stepfest: Showtime at 6:30PM
MONDAY:
HBCU MLK Day Unity Invitational Session 2
MLK Day March to The Well Parade
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Start 2024 off on the right foot by checking off that New Year’s resolution to volunteer. Meals on Wheels of Greenville has many volunteer opportunities for you to choose from—three in particular are in need of volunteers ASAP! |
Deliver on MLK Day
Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service is next Monday, January 15 and is a perfect starting point to begin volunteering. We have a few delivery routes open in the following areas: Berea, Greenville, and Travelers Rest.
Interested in delivering? Contact Volunteer Services here or at 864-233-6565 to deliver on MLK Day!
MLK day of service
Make MLK Day a Day On, not off.
For MLK Day of Service, United Way will mobilize hundreds of volunteers across the community to honor Dr. King’s legacy by making MLK Day a day on, not a day off!
The commemoration of the MLK Day of Service is a call to act on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy of social justice and equity. This day marks our opportunity to recommit as citizens by volunteering in service to others. This year, MLK Day will take place on Monday, January 15, 2024.
Sign up to serve
There are so many ways you can serve across our community on MLK Day! Service opportunities are now live on our Get Connected site, so create your account and register for an opportunity below.
HOST a PROJECT
If you are a nonprofit organization in Spartanburg County, and would like to host a volunteer project for MLK Day, please click the button below and complete the form to submit your project for consideration. Please allow us 2 business days to review your project.
Unity Week
Honor Dr. King all week leading up to MLK Day by participating in the the City of Spartanburg’s Unity Week Celebration! Check out the schedule of events at the City of Spartanburg’s website below.
Tickets are on sale now for the HBCU MLK Day Unity Invitational, a four-day celebration of unity, community and collegiate basketball. Set to take place January 12-15, 2024, the event will commemorate the enduring legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. while showcasing 14 basketball teams from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).
Collegiate team match ups include Claflin University, Clinton College, Fayetteville State University and Johnson C. Smith University, among others.
The tournament will also feature a highly anticipated high school basketball match up and step fest on Sunday January 14.
On Monday January 15, the community are invited to partake in a special MLK Day March to The Well Parade, which will begin at City Hall in downtown Greenville.
SATURDAY:
HBCU MLK Day Unity Invitational Session 1
SUNDAY:
High School Basketball & Stepfest
Atlantic Collegiate Prep vs. Legacy Early College High: 4:00PM Tipoff High School Stepfest: Showtime at 6:30PM
MONDAY:
HBCU MLK Day Unity Invitational Session 2
MLK Day March to The Well Parade
Come join us January 15th to celebrate Martin Luther King day!
We will be open our normal hours that Monday from 4P-9P.
We cannot wait for you to join us!
It’s our favorite holiday of the year! Come meet our new groundhogs Potato and Yam as they make their meteorological debut, and find out if it will be an early spring or if this blustery winter is here to stay. Tater and Yammy will also make their picks for the Super Bowl winners.
Can’t make it? This event will be streamed live on our Facebook Page: Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park
Calling all PLAYers!!Join us for a lovely exclusive PLAYer Only Valentine’s Party: Party Hearty!
A sweeeeet event filled with fun themed games, special FREE goodies, valentines, sweet treats & candy, and some heart shaped pizza!
Be sure to come party with us, and don’t forget to spread the love and bring a friend!
Free for PLAYers, parents + 1 friend5pm-7pm Feb 9thWear Valentine’s colors!Get ready for a sweeeet party!
In honor of our daughters we are doing our 9th annual Valentine’s Daddy Daughter Date Night. We will have chocolate, candies, cookies and soft drinks and water. Cost is $3 per person non-refundable event fee plus cost of whatever pottery you choose to paint that night. We will have a picture taking area, call today and reserve your seat! Two events this year, February 9th and 23rd.
If you would like to sit with another daddy daughter that will be attending, please call us at 864-576-2228 or put in the notes at checkout. Thanks!
Join us at Craft Axe Throwing Spartanburg for an unforgettable Valentine’s Day! Feel the thrill of axe throwing while enjoying a romantic evening with your special someone. Our skilled coaches will guide you through the art of axe throwing in a safe and fun environment. Toast to love with friendly games and creating cherished memories on this unique Valentine’s Day experience.
Tonight’s Valentine’s 4 course food & wine pairing at the Bodega was a smashing success! There’s one more day to make your reservation for Valentine’s Day on 2/14… 5:30 and 7:30 seating times available! Reserve your spot.
Bon Secours Wellness Arena is pleased to announce that we will host iconic Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli February 15, 2024 as part of an eleven show tour hitting major cities across the U.S. and Canada. The show will honor Valentine’s Day and mark Bocelli’s first time performing in South Carolina. Greenville Symphony Orchestra will accompany Bocelli for the performance conducted by Maestro Steven Mercurio.
2024 officially marks 30 years of Andrea Bocelli’s iconic career as well as his 65th birthday. As one of the most recognizable voices in the entertainment industry and revered by fans internationally, Andrea Bocelli has sold 90 million records worldwide. In addition to his sold-out arena-sized concert events and record-breaking live-streams, Bocelli has shared his talents at many major events including the Olympic Games, the World Cup, and Global Citizen. He has earned a Golden Globe, seven Classical BRITs and seven World Music Awards, plus a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
The tour will feature performances from Bocelli’s beloved repertoire, including music to celebrate Valentine’s in February. All newly announced dates will feature selections from his uplifting solo album Believe, as well as a selection of arias, his beloved crossover hits, and famed love songs.
Come celebrate President’s Day with us at Craft Axe Throwing! Join us for a fun-filled day of axe throwing, laughter, and friendly competition. Located on West Main Street in Spartanburg, SC, USA, our venue offers a unique and exciting experience for everyone.
In honor of our daughters we are doing our 9th annual Valentine’s Daddy Daughter Date Night. We will have chocolate, candies, cookies and soft drinks and water. Cost is $3 per person non-refundable event fee plus cost of whatever pottery you choose to paint that night. We will have a picture taking area, call today and reserve your seat! Two events this year, February 9th and 23rd.
If you would like to sit with another daddy daughter that will be attending, please call us at 864-576-2228 or put in the notes at checkout. Thanks!
All of our guests are able to hunt for eggs, then head inside our facility to try it out for FREE.
Review the information below, and fill out your waiver to be ahead of the curve when you arrive.
Here is what you need to know!
Egg Hunt Ages | 1 – 12 years old
Event Schedule:
Easter Egg Hunt Check-In @ Kroc Soccer Field | 4:45PM to 5:10PM
**If inclement weather, Easter Egg Hunt and check-in will be held inside
Easter Egg Hunt | 5:15PM
**Egg baskets/bags will be provided for each youth but you’re welcome to bring your own!
Crafts and Open House | 5:00PM – 7:00PM (3 craft stations available for first 200 youth at each station)
– Includes open basketball gym, open swim, and more!
Just in case you missed it, this event is FREE!
However, it is required that all participants fill out a waiver (linked below) in order to participate in the egg hunt and enjoy the other activities.
Food will be available for purchase via food trucks that we have invited out for this event.
Our Spring Open House is FREE as well, so after you have gathered your eggs, head inside for some more family fun!
Print Your Waiver Here En Espanol
Folletto del evento en Espanol
**Pre-registration is not required; but recommended to ensure you save your spot!
Derina Harvey leads the award-winning Celtic Rock group, the Derina Harvey Band (dHb). With a show that offers a fresh take on traditional folk songs as well as a few originals, Derina’s vibrant personality takes center stage with humor, storytelling, and, of course, her powerful vocals. dHb has been likened to a “rockier” version of Canada’s Great Big Sea, if fronted by Adele, and has earned a reputation as a high-energy live show that leaves many an audience out-of-breath and hollering from their seats!
dHb has covered a fair amount of Canada via the performing arts and festival circuits and is now poised to do the same in the United States. They were smash hits at four juried US showcases – Arts Northwest (Best in Showcase Award), Western Arts Alliance, Performing Arts Exchange, Ohio Arts Professionals Network – and following these, the band has quickly begun to make inroads from coast to coast in the US.
The group enjoys a huge wave of online followers from across the globe via TikTok, where there was a sea shanty craze that started in 2020. dHb’s recording of Tom Lewis’s “The Last Shanty” was used in thousands of videos on the platform, introducing the band to a whole new generation of listeners.
It’s your lucky day! With a prime location at the start of the St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Main Street in downtown Greenville, The Bellwether Public House is opening an hour early to ensure the best seats in the house from the wee morning ‘til late in the evening. There will be cocktail and food specials all day, live music with Melody Lane from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., and Slane® Whiskey t-shirts and other giveaways from 12 p.m. – 2 p.m.
Join us for an electrifying St. Patrick’s Day celebration at Craft Axe Throwing Spartanburg! Immerse yourself in the spirit of the Irish with axe throwing games, lively music, and festive green-themed competitions. Wear your best green attire and get ready for a day filled with fun, laughter, and perhaps a touch of luck o’ the Irish! Whether you’re a seasoned thrower or a beginner, come join the merriment and make this St. Patrick’s Day a memorable one at Craft Axe Throwing Spartanburg!
Time: Gates open at 5:30-6:15 am for 6:45am service; Sunrise at 7:16am
Celebrate Easter with us at this western North Carolina tradition. Chimney Rock has been hosting this non-denominational Easter service for almost 70 years. There’s nothing like watching the sun rise over beautiful Lake Lure and the blue ridge foothills. This event is free of charge, but participants must reserve a parking pass. Only one parking pass is needed per vehicle.
Gather your peeps and hop over to The Bellwether for Easter Sunday Brunch. Indulge in a selection of mouthwatering dishes, from classic brunch favorites to innovative creations made with the freshest ingredients. Whether you want savory or sweet, our brunch menu has something to please every taste bud, and kids under 12 eat free on Sundays! Located next to Fluor Field at 941 S. Main St., The Bellwether is a FANtastic spot for drinks and meals before Greenville Drive games when the new season starts on April 9.
Join us on Tuesday, April 16, 2pm – 6pm for activities in the Susan Jacobs Arboretum on the USC Upstate Campus.
We are excited to partner with TreesUpstate to provide a free tree giveaway. Please pre-register for 1 or 2 trees at https://treesupstate.org/freetrees/ . Trees must be picked up by 5pm!
Additional activities include Nature Quest, and engagement with our community partners. Check back for more updates!
Bagels and cream cheese will be available at 2pm (while supplies last).
Why bagels? Well, they are a good option any time of day and…
We calculated our Carbon Footprint and found a low carbon option:
1.38 kg CO2e
.4219 kg CO2e
per serving of bagel and cream cheese
We are excited to host the No Man’s Land Film at 6pm in the Pavilion. Check out more information at https://nomanslandfilmfestival.org/about .
Visit the exhibitor tables throughout the arboretum to earn stamps on your “One Planet” card! Attendees with stamped cards are eligible for raffle prizes from our generous supporters!