Events Calendar
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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!
This workshop focuses on the basics of navigating literary journal submissions.
Publishing short stories, poems, creative nonfiction, and art in literary journals and magazines can feel like a byzantine process. There exist many rules, expectations, and guidelines, some of them explicit and others unspoken, that frame how and when to submit your work. This workshop focuses on the basics of navigating literary journal submissions, practical tips on formatting submissions, strategies for submissions, and more. Participants will come away with a knowledge of how to research literary journals, how to strategically submit to get their work published, how to write a professional cover letter, how to compose a professional bio, and more. Workshop instructor Evelyn Berry is happy to answer any questions you might have about the bewildering journey between a finished draft and a published piece.
Evelyn Berry is a trans, Southern writer, editor, and educator. She’s the author of Grief Slut (Sundress Publications, 2024) and Buggery (Bateau Press, 2020), winner of the BOOM Chapbook Prize. She’s a recipient of a 2023 National Endowment for the Arts Poetry Fellowship, 2022 Dr. Linda Veldheer Memorial Prize, 2019 Broad River Prize for Prose, and 2018 Emrys Poetry Prize, among other honors. Her work has appeared in Beloit Poetry Journal, South Carolina Review, Gigantic Sequins, Raleigh Review, Taco Bell Quarterly, and elsewhere. She lives in Columbia, South Carolina with her partner and their pets, working as a library communications strategist.
Join writers and poets from across the country each month for a virtual writing workshop. A link will be added to their name when more details and sign-up information becomes available. These workshops are geared towards amateur writers, ages 16 and older recommended. Follow us on Facebook for notifications too.
2024 Virtual Writers Workshops
February 26 – Ruba Ahmed
March – Amber Rose Crowtree
2023 Workshop Writers : Angela Evans, Tom Tenbrunsel, Robert Edward Miss, Kenneth Chamblee, Yasmin Mays, Shannon Yong, Jennifer McGaha, Erica Reid, Raymond McNally, Jane Waldrop, Francis Pearce, Eric Nelson, Darren Todd.
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.
This National Poetry Month, turn your sparks of inspiration into beautiful poetry in an all-new poetry workshop led by Greenville Poet Laureate Glenis Redmond. Whether you’re just dipping your toes into the world of poetry or you’ve been penning verses for a while, this workshop is tailor-made for you. From brainstorming ideas to crafting captivating lines, Glenis will guide you every step of the way. Unleash your inner wordsmith and explore the magic of poetry with a true master.
The $125 registration fee is for admission to the three-part workshop taking place at 6:00 PM on April 11, 18 and 25. Please bring paper and your preferred writing tool with you. The workshop culminates in a reading during the final session where participants can invite a guest to enjoy their poetry progress.
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!
Looking for a chance to celebrate mom and make her a unique gift? Or are you wanting to learn a new skill? In this fun introductory class led by Judy Peacock, you will learn to make your own herbal self-care products including an oatmeal rose honey scrub, a rose clay mask, and herbal tea blend. It’s the perfect way to spend time with mom, or make something for yourself. Each participant will take home a honey scrub, a clay mask blend, and an herbal tranquil tea blend.
Craft cards for the Very Important People in your life. Ages 11 & under; supplies provided.
Craft cards for the Very Important People in your life. Ages 11 & under; supplies provided.
Craft cards for the Very Important People in your life. Ages 11 & under; supplies provided.
Dray Catering and Events is hosting a lavish Mother’s Day Brunch! Let mom relax and enjoy Carved Prime Rib, Farm Fresh Omelets, Made to Order… or graze our Breakfast or Lunch Buffets… and of course finish it off with delicious desserts.
Fresh Juice Station and Cash Bar Available as well!
Embark on a thrilling adventure this Mother’s Day at Craft Axe Throwing Spartanburg!
From May 12th to 15th we’re rolling out the red carpet for moms with an unbeatable offer: moms throw completely FREE! It’s our way of honoring and celebrating the incredible moms out there. Gather your family and friends for an unforgettable experience filled with laughter competition and the satisfying thud of axes hitting the bullseye.
Get mom what she really wants this Mother’s Day one to remember at Craft Axe Throwing Spartanburg!
Embark on a thrilling adventure this Mother’s Day at Craft Axe Throwing Spartanburg!
From May 12th to 15th we’re rolling out the red carpet for moms with an unbeatable offer: moms throw completely FREE! It’s our way of honoring and celebrating the incredible moms out there. Gather your family and friends for an unforgettable experience filled with laughter competition and the satisfying thud of axes hitting the bullseye.
Get mom what she really wants this Mother’s Day one to remember at Craft Axe Throwing Spartanburg!