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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This class is designed for curious young performers eager to explore the “FUN”-damentals of acting, singing,
and dancing. Through high-energy theatre games, improvisation, pantomime, storytelling, & ensemble-based
activities, students will hone their theatre and musical theatre skills. They will build meaningful connections with
other young artists, and discover their creative potential! In the final class, showcase what you learned in an
informal performance for friends and family.
Dinosaurs will roar into the Upstate South Carolina, when the Upcountry History Museum presents Dinosaurs: Land of Fire and Ice. Crossing the threshold of this interactive exhibition means traveling back in time to explore the Age of the Dinosaurs.
Dinosaurs: Land of Fire and Ice is the first child-centered exhibit in the country dedicated to expanding the understanding of dinosaurs and their habitats. Designed for young explorers, ages 3-10, the bilingual (Spanish and English) exhibit features three distinct sections that build on a child’s innate curiosity about dinosaurs: Land of Fire (a warm dinosaur habitat), Land of Ice (a cold dinosaur habitat), and a Field Research Station (complete with a Big Dig experience).
The steamy Land of Fire, present day Montana, introduces visitors to the Triceratops, T-Rex and the dinosaurs who called this environment home. Children can circle the land in insect costumes, buzz through a volcano with oozing lava, work through a swampy bog and identify an ecosystem of animals and plants.
No coats are needed for a trip across the Land of Ice where visitors meet the dinosaurs who made their homes in the cold climate of Alaska. Activities include: climbing rocky steps, breezing down an icy slide, and hopping across stepping stones in an icy river.
In the hands-on Field Research Station children and their caregivers don goggles and research vests, as they uncover dinosaur bones in a dig station and examine fossils to identify dinosaurs.
The exhibit builds on the popular fascination with dinosaurs and includes science, history, and literacy based activities to challenge all ages. Sculpted, touchable dinosaurs, featuring the most recent scientific findings about dinosaur colors, textures and structural form create opportunities for young
explorers to investigate clues that the dinosaurs left behind.
Book a Field Trip!
From Oct. 1-10, guests can enjoy short, guided walks that highlight Grandfather Mountain’s fall colors. On Oct. 15, folks can join the park’s naturalists for a day full of fall-color activities, including guest speakers and additional rambles, allowing participants to explore and admire the annual phenomenon. Included with admission.
The University of South Carolina Upstate will celebrate the start of the college basketball season with an event that aims to bring the excitement of Spartan hoops to the community. Morgan Square Madness will involve the installation of a half-court basketball floor in Spartanburg’s iconic Morgan Square.
USC UPSTATE FAMILY WEEKEND
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 6
6pm Morgan Square Madness
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 7
10am Fab Friday (USC Upstate Enrollment Services)
5pm Rocktoberfest (USC Upstate Student Affairs)
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8
9am Josh Lee 5K (Click here to register, fundraiser for USC Upstate Cross Country/Track & Field) ?
1:30pm Open House (USC Upstate Enrollment Services)
2pm Family Day Lecture
3pm FamilyFest (Click here for details and to register, Lawn in front of the University Readiness Center)
4pm USC Upstate women’s soccer vs. Longwood (Free admission, County University Soccer Stadium)
7pm USC Upstate men’s soccer vs. Radford (Free admission, County University Soccer Stadium)
SUNDAY-TUESDAY, OCTOBER 9-11
All Day Carolina Cup intercollegiate men’s golf tournament at Carolina Country Club in Spartanburg (presented by Taco Bell & BMW Performance Driving School)
Adventure is what we do.
Nantahala Outdoor Center has a long history of venturing where many haven’t, pioneering new adventures, and bringing opportunities to experience the outdoors to millions of guests over five decades. Our International Adventure Tours offer unique destinations, exciting adventures and activities, experienced guides, and world-class hospitality. These all-inclusive, small group excursions will redefine how you travel. Experience some of the most breathtaking places in the world without feeling like a tourist.
If your idea of fun is a rafting trip on the Chilko, a quiet lake paddle in Argentina, surf lessons in Ecuador, or trekking in Iceland, our trips have something for every adventure and skill level. Enjoy kayaking, hiking, fishing, horseback riding, yoga, surfing, ziplining, wine tastings, or cultural experiences, along with the flexibility to customize your own adventure. Settle in after your travels in some of the most unique accommodations in the world; from cozy lodges and five star resorts, with local cuisine and tastings, every detail is meticulously planned so you can soak up every moment.
We hope these guided, off-the-beaten-path expeditions will foster the same spirit of adventure we encourage in our Southeastern locations, while giving you the opportunity to explore beyond your own backyard.
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We have officially announced our new 2023 Adventure travel trips for you to explore new destinations, try new adventures, and experience new cultures! Our trips are small groups, offer world-class hospitality, unique lodging and the most diverse activity options for you to try! We’re giving “revenge travel” new meaning. |
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]
Dinosaurs will roar into the Upstate South Carolina, when the Upcountry History Museum presents Dinosaurs: Land of Fire and Ice. Crossing the threshold of this interactive exhibition means traveling back in time to explore the Age of the Dinosaurs.
Dinosaurs: Land of Fire and Ice is the first child-centered exhibit in the country dedicated to expanding the understanding of dinosaurs and their habitats. Designed for young explorers, ages 3-10, the bilingual (Spanish and English) exhibit features three distinct sections that build on a child’s innate curiosity about dinosaurs: Land of Fire (a warm dinosaur habitat), Land of Ice (a cold dinosaur habitat), and a Field Research Station (complete with a Big Dig experience).
The steamy Land of Fire, present day Montana, introduces visitors to the Triceratops, T-Rex and the dinosaurs who called this environment home. Children can circle the land in insect costumes, buzz through a volcano with oozing lava, work through a swampy bog and identify an ecosystem of animals and plants.
No coats are needed for a trip across the Land of Ice where visitors meet the dinosaurs who made their homes in the cold climate of Alaska. Activities include: climbing rocky steps, breezing down an icy slide, and hopping across stepping stones in an icy river.
In the hands-on Field Research Station children and their caregivers don goggles and research vests, as they uncover dinosaur bones in a dig station and examine fossils to identify dinosaurs.
The exhibit builds on the popular fascination with dinosaurs and includes science, history, and literacy based activities to challenge all ages. Sculpted, touchable dinosaurs, featuring the most recent scientific findings about dinosaur colors, textures and structural form create opportunities for young
explorers to investigate clues that the dinosaurs left behind.
Book a Field Trip!
From Oct. 1-10, guests can enjoy short, guided walks that highlight Grandfather Mountain’s fall colors. On Oct. 15, folks can join the park’s naturalists for a day full of fall-color activities, including guest speakers and additional rambles, allowing participants to explore and admire the annual phenomenon. Included with admission.
This relaxing, easy-paced adventure takes you along the French Broad River and the estate’s lush agricultural fields. Your three-to five-mile spin over a combination of flat paved trails, gravel-packed roads, and dirt trails includes occasional stops where your guide will share intriguing tidbits about the Vanderbilts, their guests, and the estate’s natural history.
Advance reservations are required. To make reservations for this activity, guest must have a daytime ticket, a Biltmore Annual Pass, or an overnight stay booked at Village Hotel, The Inn, or Cottages on Biltmore Estate.
Mountain & Comfort Bikes are available. A limited number of trailers and tag-alongs are available for younger children.
Individual tickets on sale August 8, 2022
October 7, 2022 at 4:30pm
October 8, 2022 at 2:00pm & 6:00pm
October 9, 2022 at 2:00pm
By Joseph Robinette
Everyone’s favorite pig joins his farmyard friends to weave an unbelievable tale in this heartwarming stage adaptation of the beloved E. B. White book. When Wilbur the pig’s trip to the butcher seems imminent, a clever and skillful spider named Charlotte becomes determined to save him with “radiant” and “terrific” messages displayed in her web. This poignant and delightful play about friendship and bravery will remind us all about the miracle often found in the simplest of things.
Age Recommended: Most enjoyed by children 6 and up.
Approximate Run Time: 60 minutes, no intermission
Language:
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Wilbur is called a “weakling”.
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Animals use the word “kill,” stating that the Zuckermans want to kill Wilbur for food
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Templeton calls Wilbur’s name “tacky.”
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Wilbur uses the words “guns” and “knives” when he thinks the Zuckermans want to kill him
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It is implied Wilbur will be turned into bacon or ham.
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The word “fat” is used towards Wilbur and the judges.
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Charlotte implies that she is dying with phrases like “It is the last word I shall ever write”, “I won’t ever see my children”, “In a day or two, I’ll be dead”
Themes and Situations:
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Friendship
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Loss of a loved one
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Many of the scenes center around wanting to save Wilbur from being killed or sold by the Zuckermans
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Mentions and instances of death with the goslings and Charlotte
Potential Scary Moments:
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Mild onstage scuffle between Avery and Fern
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Charlotte passes away at the end of the play; Charlotte waves goodbye to Wilbur and returns to her web and no longer moves as she has passed
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Charlotte is a spider and at one point mimes eating a bug
Other Cautions/Advisories:
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Avery is shown carrying an air rifle and a wooden dagger
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Templeton makes a gesture across his neck insinuating that Wilbur will be killed
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Gander shows that one of his eggs was a “dud” and wasn’t able to hatch. Templeton asks to keep it, and it later gets broken by Avery and Fern
Our movie-goers dine on pizza before watching current hit movies as well as staff favorites from when they were children. Each movie is accompanied by an organic, all natural fruit juice popsicle and themed crafts & activities! This is the perfect excuse to celebrate the fact that you chose the best for your child with a toast somewhere without cheddar bunnies on the menu! Note: Children must be fully potty-trained to attend.
Adventure is what we do.
Nantahala Outdoor Center has a long history of venturing where many haven’t, pioneering new adventures, and bringing opportunities to experience the outdoors to millions of guests over five decades. Our International Adventure Tours offer unique destinations, exciting adventures and activities, experienced guides, and world-class hospitality. These all-inclusive, small group excursions will redefine how you travel. Experience some of the most breathtaking places in the world without feeling like a tourist.
If your idea of fun is a rafting trip on the Chilko, a quiet lake paddle in Argentina, surf lessons in Ecuador, or trekking in Iceland, our trips have something for every adventure and skill level. Enjoy kayaking, hiking, fishing, horseback riding, yoga, surfing, ziplining, wine tastings, or cultural experiences, along with the flexibility to customize your own adventure. Settle in after your travels in some of the most unique accommodations in the world; from cozy lodges and five star resorts, with local cuisine and tastings, every detail is meticulously planned so you can soak up every moment.
We hope these guided, off-the-beaten-path expeditions will foster the same spirit of adventure we encourage in our Southeastern locations, while giving you the opportunity to explore beyond your own backyard.
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We have officially announced our new 2023 Adventure travel trips for you to explore new destinations, try new adventures, and experience new cultures! Our trips are small groups, offer world-class hospitality, unique lodging and the most diverse activity options for you to try! We’re giving “revenge travel” new meaning. |
Join us for a relaxing ride through quiet countryside on your way to small town life in western North Carolina on the Tuckasegee River Excursion. Departing from Bryson City, this 4 hour excursion travels 32 miles round-trip to Dillsboro and back to the Bryson City Depot. Pass by the famous movie set of The Fugitive starring Harrison Ford!
The Tuckasegee (tuck-uh-SEE-jee) River Excursion includes an 1 hour and 20 minute layover in the historic town of Dillsboro, where you’ll find more than 50 shops, restaurants, a brewery, and country inns. There is time to shop, snack, and visit the many unique shops before returning to Bryson City.
Morgan Square Madness kicks off a new-look Family Weekend on campus! The full rundown for Family Weekend is outlined below and for more details go to www.uscupstate.edu/familyweekend.
Complimentary Shuttle to Morgan Square Madness from campus
Enjoy a free and safe ride to Downtown and from USC Upstate on Thursday, October 6. Shuttle pick up will start at 5:30 pm and run every 30 minutes to Dunbar Street at Morgan Square. Pick up on campus will be at the bus stop in the North Campus Overflow Lot (across from the Magnolia House and behind the Softball Stadium). The shuttle for pick up in Downtown will be on Dunbar Street until 12:00 am and returning to the North Campus Overflow Lot.
USC UPSTATE FAMILY WEEKEND
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 6
6pm Morgan Square Madness
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 7
10am Fab Friday (USC Upstate Enrollment Services)
5pm Rocktoberfest (USC Upstate Student Affairs)
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8
9am Josh Lee 5K (Click here to register, fundraiser for USC Upstate Cross Country/Track & Field) ?
1:30pm Open House (USC Upstate Enrollment Services)
2pm Family Day Lecture
3pm FamilyFest (Click here for details and to register, Lawn in front of the University Readiness Center)
4pm USC Upstate women’s soccer vs. Longwood (Free admission, County University Soccer Stadium)
7pm USC Upstate men’s soccer vs. Radford (Free admission, County University Soccer Stadium)
SUNDAY-TUESDAY, OCTOBER 9-11
All Day Carolina Cup intercollegiate men’s golf tournament at Carolina Country Club in Spartanburg (presented by Taco Bell & BMW Performance Driving School)
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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]
Join us for the 39th Annual Aunt Het Fall Festival in downtown Fountain Inn!
Arts & Crafts Vendors, Holiday gifts, gourmet foods, unique items, kids rides, axe throwing, food vendors, and more!
Coat and Canned food drive benefiting area food banks.
Classic Car show registration from 9am-12pm, entrance on Main Street at 418.
Fun for the whole family! Free to attend! Shop early for Christmas!
Dinosaurs will roar into the Upstate South Carolina, when the Upcountry History Museum presents Dinosaurs: Land of Fire and Ice. Crossing the threshold of this interactive exhibition means traveling back in time to explore the Age of the Dinosaurs.
Dinosaurs: Land of Fire and Ice is the first child-centered exhibit in the country dedicated to expanding the understanding of dinosaurs and their habitats. Designed for young explorers, ages 3-10, the bilingual (Spanish and English) exhibit features three distinct sections that build on a child’s innate curiosity about dinosaurs: Land of Fire (a warm dinosaur habitat), Land of Ice (a cold dinosaur habitat), and a Field Research Station (complete with a Big Dig experience).
The steamy Land of Fire, present day Montana, introduces visitors to the Triceratops, T-Rex and the dinosaurs who called this environment home. Children can circle the land in insect costumes, buzz through a volcano with oozing lava, work through a swampy bog and identify an ecosystem of animals and plants.
No coats are needed for a trip across the Land of Ice where visitors meet the dinosaurs who made their homes in the cold climate of Alaska. Activities include: climbing rocky steps, breezing down an icy slide, and hopping across stepping stones in an icy river.
In the hands-on Field Research Station children and their caregivers don goggles and research vests, as they uncover dinosaur bones in a dig station and examine fossils to identify dinosaurs.
The exhibit builds on the popular fascination with dinosaurs and includes science, history, and literacy based activities to challenge all ages. Sculpted, touchable dinosaurs, featuring the most recent scientific findings about dinosaur colors, textures and structural form create opportunities for young
explorers to investigate clues that the dinosaurs left behind.
Book a Field Trip!
Join us to create your choice of three wooden Halloween candy corn characters, play Halloween games, and enjoy spooky treats! Recommended for ages 5-12, parents are asked to stay with their children. $30 per child.
Join us for live music and entertainment, great food trucks, a makers market, an interactive kids zone, and so much more! Bring your own kite! A limited number of kites will be available for purchase at the festival.
The festival is free and open to all, including the many international kite flyers who have come from Europe, Asia, Canada, and across the United States to join the fun.
A free festival in downtown Spartanburg, the Spartanburg Soaring! International Kite Festival presented by Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System will feature live music by local musicians, performing acts/artists, tasty food trucks, local arts and crafters at a makers market, an interactive kids zone with activities for all ages, and so much more!
Attendees are welcome to bring their own kites but a limited number of kites will be available for purchase at the festival. Proceeds help support the mission of Chapman Cultural Center!
The Spartanburg Kite Club will be in attendance with their members and friends including international kite flyers who visit from Europe, Asia, Canada, and across the United States to join in on the kite flying fun!
About Spartanburg Soaring!
In spring 2014, Chapman Cultural Center launched a community-wide initiative called Spartanburg Soaring! to encourage creativity, promote healthy outdoor activity, and to build civic pride. Using kites as a common theme, Spartanburg Soaring! engaged cultural curiosity and promoted active play through activities and events all across the city. The kite festival takes place in and around the Chapman Cultural Center each year when hundreds of colorful kites fill the skies above Spartanburg.
Learn more about what to expect this year and how you can participate below!
Kids Zone
organized by YMCA Spartanburg
There’s fun for the whole family during the Kite Festival – including the kids activity area. In past years we’ve had Spartanburg’s Play Mobile truck, face painters, drum circles, and more!
This year’s Kids Zone will feature activities and programming hosted by YMCA Spartanburg including:
The City of Spartanburg’s Let’s Play Mobile
Field Day Games
Makers Market sponsored by Duke Energy
One of Spartanburg’s great assets is its artists. The Makers Market will be set up where regional artisans will sell their wares – keeping 100% of their profits – so you can keep a piece of local culture even after you fly away. Everything will be affordable and locally handcrafted.
Participating vendors:
3daughter Design
Aybar Artistry
Beautifully Simple Soap LLC
Carolina Flair Designs
Falls Creek Glassworks & Moonflower Mercantile
Forget Me Not Flower Farm
House of Arts by Jess
Human Heart Soap Co
Janey Lewis Art
Loopable’s Design
Mary Verrandeaux, fine artist
Mission Pens
Pauley’s Pillows Plus
Robin’s Just Desserts LLC
Steve’s A Little Off
Sweetsmith Specialty Baked Goods
Teller Rae Candle Co
The River Goat
Whispered June
Whistle Pig Art
Young’s Backyard BBQ
Sue’s Enchanted Forest
Dip’t Cookies
EmiStudio
Melissa’s Southern Bowtique
Granny Jan’s Homemade Fudge
Sweet Eats
Pinnacle Hospitality Zone
Another reason to stop by Spartanburg Soaring! is all of the amazing food vendors who will be attending the festival!
In between kite flying, fuel up with delicious eats from your favorite Upstate food trucks!
Rolito’s Tacos
Salads by Ms. Deb
The Dray Bar + Grill
Cool Hawgs BBQ
The Drink Machine
Hub City Scoops
Carolina Gourmet Snowballs
The Buttered Kernel
Community Organizations
What makes Spartanburg Soaring! so great? It’s the collaborative nature of the festival! This year we have plenty of community organizations stopping by the festival to make sure there is something everyone can enjoy! This year’s organizations will be announced soon.
Jump Start Vision
Spartanburg Humane Society with Pet Adoption Opportunities!
Girl Scouts
Tyger River Foundation
Birth Matters + Hello Family
Spartanburg Science Center
Mental Fitness
Are you a local nonprofit interested in attending? Please contact [email protected]
Music & Performances
Spartanburg Soaring! will have musicians and performers at various locations throughout the festival. From dance acts to your favorite local musicians, there’s something everyone can enjoy!
Are you a performer or Musician interested in participating in this year’s festival?
Contact Lucy Southwell, Outreach Coordinator – [email protected] | 864-596-2399
Volunteer!
We’re looking for volunteers to help make our festival a great experience!
Sign up for a shift here!