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Sunday, April 27, 2025
3RD ANNUAL LEO SANTA CAR SHOW
Apr 27 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
TRAILBLAZER PARK

GET READY CAR LOVERS! THE 3RD ANNUAL LEO SANTA CAR SHOW IS BACK AND BETTER THAN EVER. SEE CLASSIC BEAUTIES, MIND BLOWING CUSTOM RIDES AND MORE.
BRING THE WHOLE FAMILY AND REV UP YOUR ENGINES-IT’S ALL HAPPENING APRIL 27 1-5PM AT TRAILBLAZER PARK IN TRAVELERS REST! DON’T MISS IT!
WE WILL HAVE FOOD TRUCKS, A KIDS ZONE, TOUCH A TRUCK AND MUCH MORE!!

Tuesday, May 6, 2025
Flowers for Mom
May 6 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Bullington Gardens

This class offers a creative, hands-on experience perfect for all skill levels!  Participants will decorate terracotta pots using vibrant paints to transform each one into a heartfelt gift just in time for Mother’s Day.  Feel free to get creative with your design!  Everyone will get seeds to take home with them to plant in the pot once the paint is dry, creating a thoughtful and lasting token of appreciation for Mother’s Day.

Tuesday May 6th, 2:00 – 4:00. $20/$15 for Friends of Bullington Gardens.

Thursday, May 22, 2025
Healthy Trees, Thriving Landscapes
May 22 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Bullington Gardens

In this series of classes learn about tree health care and maintenance.

By cultivating and protecting healthy diverse habitats for pollinators, for wildlife, for healthy flora and fauna, we benefit the individuals who live in and enjoy these spaces and for our community, as a whole. By creating natural areas in your yard and leaving the leaves each fall you can benefit many kinds of insects, amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals which depend on the native plants and their fallen leaves and seeds for shelter, food and habitat.

Join Steve Pettis, Henderson County Commercial and Consumer Horticulture Agent and host of the Gardening in the Mountains Radio Show and Podcast to learn how we can do things better!

May 22, 2025, 1:00-3:00pm.

Sunday, May 25, 2025
Garden Jubilee
May 25 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Downtown Hendersonville

Garden Jubilee, one of the largest gardening shows in Western North Carolina, will be held on Saturday, May 24 and Sunday, May 25 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm on Memorial Day weekend. With nearly 200 plant and craft vendors lining Main Street, the Historic downtown will be transformed into a garden wonderland. 

Local and regional nurseries, orchards and crafters will offer a wide variety of plants and handmade delights and gardening experts will be on hand to share the latest gardening tips and techniques. 

Tuesday, May 27, 2025
Purple Party! Using Lavender
May 27 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Bullington Gardens

Let’s dive deep into lavender!  Participants will learn about the history of this plant, discover how it’s used to promote relaxation and wellness, and make their own DIY lavender products to take home.  We will make bath salts, pillow sprays, and tea blends to bring relaxation home!

Tuesday May 27, 2025, 2:00-4:00. $25.00/$21 for Friends of Bullington Gardens.

Saturday, May 31, 2025
Blue Ridge Community College Car Show
May 31 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Blue Ridge Community College 20th Annual Car Show

20th anniversary Car Show at Blue Ridge Community College. All Makes, models, years invited. First 250 participants receive a goody bag. 50/50 raffle, quilt raffle, gift basket raffle, yellow duck raffle, scavenger hunt for the kids, fairy hair, complimentary caricature artist from 11-2, food trucks on site–cotton candy, gourmet popcorn, coffee truck, mini doughnuts, Italian ice, hot dogs and BBQ

Garden Arts Festival
May 31 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Clevedale Historic Inn and Gardens

GardenArts Festival

Sat May 31st 10:00am – 4:00pm (EDT)
Clevedale Historic Inn and Gardens,1050 Willis Road, Spartanburg, SC 29301

Experience the Magic at Clevedale’s GardenArts Festival 2025! 🎨🌺

Picture local artisans showcasing their masterpieces under majestic pecan trees, while the enchanting melodies of guitar duo Bryan Ashley Jones and Melanie Jean float through the historic grounds. ✨ What’s in store:
• 25+ Local Artists
• Handcrafted Treasures
• Food & Wine Garden
• Live Music Performance
• Chance to Win Exclusive Prizes

Make it a perfect Saturday exploring art, savoring local flavors, and creating memories at one of Spartanburg’s premier art destinations! Saturday, May 31, 2025, 10 AM – 4 PM FREE ADMISSION

Sunday, June 1, 2025
FabledCon 2025
Jun 1 @ 8:00 am – 11:00 pm
Greenville Convention Center

Join us at the Greenville Convention Center on May 31- June 1st for FabledCon 2025. This event is a brand-new board gaming convention in the Upstate. Whether you love party games or modern strategic board games, this event is the perfect place to connect, play, and learn. Gather your friends, pick your favorite game, and let the dice roll at FabledCon 2025!

Event will be held in Meeting Rooms 103 & 104 
Parking is FREE off Eisenhower Drive.

Tuesday, June 3, 2025
Kava Trivia Night
Jun 3 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
The Kava Konnection

Put your knowledge to the test at our monthly Kava Trivia Night!
Grab your team, enjoy some kava, and compete for the ultimate bragging rights (and some kava prizes!). Fun questions, good vibes, and prizes await. Don’t miss out!

Saturday, June 7, 2025
Celebrate Land Trust Day in Greenville
Jun 7 all-day
Mast General Store

Celebrate Land Trust Day, Saturday, June 7, with Mast General Store! Meet representatives from Upstate Forever. The Greenville Mast Store will donate 20% of the day’s sales to this land trust partner so that it may continue its mission of helping our community maintain its natural landscapes, create shared open spaces, and preserve the beauty that lies just beyond our own backyards!

55th Annual Brevard AAUW Book Sale
Jun 7 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Brevard College Boshamer Gym

The Brevard Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) is sponsoring its 55th Annual Book Sale, the largest and best book sale in North Carolina. Net proceeds support local STEM and educational scholarships for girls (5th-12th grades) and women at Brevard College and Blue Ridge Community College.

Book donations are collected in Yellow Boxes at numerous community locations from early February to late May 2025. Walk-in donations are accepted each Thursday until May 22 from 10am-2pm at The Book Book, 170 S. Broad St., Brevard, NC.

Sunday, June 8, 2025
55th Annual Brevard AAUW Book Sale
Jun 8 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Brevard College Boshamer Gym

The Brevard Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) is sponsoring its 55th Annual Book Sale, the largest and best book sale in North Carolina. Net proceeds support local STEM and educational scholarships for girls (5th-12th grades) and women at Brevard College and Blue Ridge Community College.

Book donations are collected in Yellow Boxes at numerous community locations from early February to late May 2025. Walk-in donations are accepted each Thursday until May 22 from 10am-2pm at The Book Book, 170 S. Broad St., Brevard, NC.

Chess Tournament
Jun 8 @ 7:00 pm
The Kava Konnection

Think you’ve got what it takes to checkmate the competition? Join us for our monthly Chess Tournament and show off your strategy skills!
Details:
– Free entry
– 8-player single bracket
– 20-minute games
– 4 chess boards available (bring your own board if you can!)
Prizes:
– 1st place: $15 Gift Card
– 2nd place: $5 Gift Card
Sign Up:
– Register in-house to secure your spot!
Let the games begin! Whether you’re a grandmaster or just starting, this is the perfect opportunity to challenge yourself and enjoy some kava. See you at the board!

Monday, June 9, 2025
55th Annual Brevard AAUW Book Sale
Jun 9 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Brevard College Boshamer Gym

The Brevard Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) is sponsoring its 55th Annual Book Sale, the largest and best book sale in North Carolina. Net proceeds support local STEM and educational scholarships for girls (5th-12th grades) and women at Brevard College and Blue Ridge Community College.

Book donations are collected in Yellow Boxes at numerous community locations from early February to late May 2025. Walk-in donations are accepted each Thursday until May 22 from 10am-2pm at The Book Book, 170 S. Broad St., Brevard, NC.

Tuesday, June 10, 2025
55th Annual Brevard AAUW Book Sale
Jun 10 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Brevard College Boshamer Gym

The Brevard Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) is sponsoring its 55th Annual Book Sale, the largest and best book sale in North Carolina. Net proceeds support local STEM and educational scholarships for girls (5th-12th grades) and women at Brevard College and Blue Ridge Community College.

Book donations are collected in Yellow Boxes at numerous community locations from early February to late May 2025. Walk-in donations are accepted each Thursday until May 22 from 10am-2pm at The Book Book, 170 S. Broad St., Brevard, NC.

Fairy Tea Party
Jun 10 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Bullington Gardens

Join the magical fairies at Bullington Gardens for a special Fairy Tea Party. Start your journey with a guided walk through the Fairy Trail. Your child will make their own wand followed by tea and cookies in the pavilion. This event is for children ages 7 and up. Each child must be accompanied by an adult.

Three different dates to choose from!

June 10th, June 24th, or July 12th at 10:00AM, $28.00/per child, $21 for Friends of Bullington Gardens. Limit of 12 children per event.

Gardening and Planting for Pollinators 2025
Jun 10 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Bullington Gardens

By cultivating and protecting healthy diverse habitats for pollinators, for wildlife, for healthy flora and fauna, we benefit the individuals who live in and enjoy these spaces and for our community, as a whole. By creating natural areas in your yard and leaving the leaves each fall you can benefit many kinds of insects, amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals which depend on the native plants and their fallen leaves and seeds for shelter, food and habitat.

Join Steve Pettis, Henderson County Commercial and Consumer Horticulture Agent and host of the Gardening in the Mountains Radio Show and Podcast to learn how we can do things better!

Tuesday June 10,  1:00 – 3:00

Wednesday, June 11, 2025
55th Annual Brevard AAUW Book Sale
Jun 11 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Brevard College Boshamer Gym

The Brevard Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) is sponsoring its 55th Annual Book Sale, the largest and best book sale in North Carolina. Net proceeds support local STEM and educational scholarships for girls (5th-12th grades) and women at Brevard College and Blue Ridge Community College.

Book donations are collected in Yellow Boxes at numerous community locations from early February to late May 2025. Walk-in donations are accepted each Thursday until May 22 from 10am-2pm at The Book Book, 170 S. Broad St., Brevard, NC.

Thursday, June 12, 2025
Board Game Night
Jun 12 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
The Kava Konnection

Join us for an epic game night filled with strategy, your favorite drinks, laughs, and great friends! Bring your own, or enjoy the many options of puzzles, board games, and more.

Bring your crew or find a new group to chill with! We can’t wait to see you there.

Saturday, June 14, 2025
RUN4NIMO 2025 5 K WALK/RUN- FAMILY EVENT
Jun 14 @ 7:00 am – 12:00 pm
USC Upstate Hodge Center

It’s that time of the year again and excitement is in the air! Please join us for the Akanimo Cancer Foundation Annual 5K RUN/WALK event created to commemorate Akanimo’s birthday while raising funds to support childhood cancer research.
Akanimo Ekanem, born on June 13, 2007 & was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive cancer called Desmoplastic Small Round Cell tumor (DSRCT) at 10 years old and battled bravely for 2 years and 2 months until Christmas Day, 2019. This is why we are passionate about childhood cancer research. This year, on what would have been Nimo’s 18th birthday, we call on you to be part of something extraordinary as we gather all over the world in our various communities to participate in this family and community event. We invite you to create a team in your location. You can also give to an individual team or the general team. It’s an event like no other, and we love that you are a part of something this phenomenal!
Every registration to this event will bring us closer to achieving our mission – raising money to support childhood cancer research. Together, we can work towards a world where no child dies of cancer.