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Monday, July 22, 2024
Dog Aware® Safety Class
Jul 22 @ 10:00 am – 10:45 am
Hughes Main Library
• Story Room

Practice safety techniques on a life-sized stuffed dog and meet a real therapy dog. Ages 3-7.

Thursday, July 25, 2024
City Dance
Jul 25 @ 7:30 pm
Landmark Hal

Beginner’s workshop lesson at 7:30 P.M., then 8-11 P.M. Contra Dance with Country Waltzing at the break and the final dance. This is a partner dance but it’s not necessary to come with a partner. We have different live bands and callers.

Sunday, August 11, 2024
Friends Take Flight
Aug 11 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Triple Creek Park /Miracle Park

Friends of Gallatin Miracle Park is partnering with Dream Catcher Balloon to bring an exciting ADA-compliant tethered hot air balloon experience to Gallatin! Tickets are just $5 per person (only one person is allowed in the hot air balloon at a time).

The event will span two days and include children’s activities and food trucks!

This event is sponsored by All Access Coach Leasing, LLC

Thursday, August 22, 2024
City Dance
Aug 22 @ 7:30 pm
Landmark Hal

Beginner’s workshop lesson at 7:30 P.M., then 8-11 P.M. Contra Dance with Country Waltzing at the break and the final dance. This is a partner dance but it’s not necessary to come with a partner. We have different live bands and callers.

Saturday, August 31, 2024
Labor Day Tailgate Party
Aug 31 @ 11:00 am
Big Water Marina & Campground

Kick-off football season + Labor Day weekend with the best tailgate party on Lake Hartwell on Aug 31st ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​🏈

Come watch the top games of the day on a 12′ LED screen + enjoy food trucks, drinks specials, vendors and more! Game day kicks off at 12 PM with the Tigers vs the Bulldogs – come rep your team, bring your tailgate gear (chairs/games), and start tailgate season with a bang 🧡❤️

🌮 Fresco Luna Pop-Up Taco Shop
🍧 Sunset Shaved Iced
🍤 J.R. Cash’s at Big Water Marina
🎵 Live music with Jonathan Ingram @ ~7 PM

Learn more at: https://bit.ly/ldw-tailgate-party-2024

Paid parking inside the gate • free parking outside of the gate • free shuttle at all parking

Wednesday, September 4, 2024
Labor Day at Craft Axe Throwing
Sep 4 @ 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Craft Axe Throwing Spartanburg

**Join Us for a Labor Day Celebration at Craft Axe Throwing!**

📅 **Date:** Monday, September 4th, 2024
🕓 **Time:** 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 **Location:** Craft Axe Throwing

Celebrate Labor Day with an exciting evening of axe throwing, fun, and festivities! Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a first-timer, Craft Axe Throwing is the perfect place to unwind and enjoy the holiday. Bring your friends, family, and co-workers for a unique and thrilling experience.

We look forward to seeing you there!

**Craft Axe Throwing Team**

Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Fair Pay Soirée
Sep 18 @ 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
M. Judson Bookstore

We invite you to join our “Fair Pay Soirée” on Sept 18 at M. Judson Bookstore from 6:30-9:30pm to celebrate International Equal Pay Day! This event will include a cocktail hour, a discussion on pay equity, and live music. For tickets, head to https://www.scwren.org/events/fair-pay-soiree/

Let’s work together to close the gender pay gap and create a more equitable future for all!

Thursday, September 26, 2024
City Dance
Sep 26 @ 7:30 pm
Landmark Hal

Beginner’s workshop lesson at 7:30 P.M., then 8-11 P.M. Contra Dance with Country Waltzing at the break and the final dance. This is a partner dance but it’s not necessary to come with a partner. We have different live bands and callers.

Saturday, September 28, 2024
2024 DuPont Forest Festival
Sep 28 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Dupont State Forest

On National Public Lands Day, Saturday September 28, 2024, Friends of DuPont Forest will host the 6th annual DuPont Forest Festival, an event celebrating the adventure and beauty of DuPont State Recreational Forest. 

The DuPont Forest Festival is a free, family friendly event open to the public. It is a celebration of  the Forest and the diverse user groups who enjoy it.

We’ll have a mix of drop-in activities, demonstrations, group tours, and hikes, all perfect for outdoor enthusiasts of all ages. Our number one goal for the Forest Festival is to teach people to love the Forest. Along with having fun, the activities will weave in education about  reducing impacts to the Forest, waterfall safety, trails that serve multiple types of recreationalists  and Forest conservation.

Each event will be led by an expert volunteer and representative from our partner organizations.”

  • Forest Festival activities include: 
  • Family nature walks
  • Kids and community yoga
  • Kids bike clinic and ride
  • Group rides
  • Orienteering event
  • Face painting
  • Smokey Bear
  • History tours
  • Fly fishing demonstration 

AND MORE!

Friday, October 11, 2024
Halloweekend at Big Water Marina
Oct 11 @ 5:00 pm
Big Water Marina & Campground

Let’s get spooky 👻🦇🎃

Join us for a wholeee weekend of fun, frights, and all things Halloween – Oct. 11-13th! We’ve got a full line-up planned including:
• Inflatable Obstacle Course
• Haunted Trail
• Trunk-or-Treat
• Contests + Prizes
• Food Trucks
• Vendors

Timeline:
Friday, Oct. 11th
• Wild Teals Sweet Treats ✨
• 5-8 PM – Inflatable obstacle course 🎪
• 7-9 PM – Smores 🍫
• 7-9 PM – Haunted Trail 👻

Saturday, Oct. 12th
• ALL DAY: Games 🎯
• Wild Teals Sweet Treats ✨
• Flo’s Cafè – Mobile Coffee Bar ☕️
• 10 AM-8 PM – Inflatable obstacle course 🎪
• 5-7 PM – Trunk-or-Treat 🍭
• 7 PM – Costume Contest 🧛
• 8 PM – Best Campsite 🏆
• 6-9 PM – Smores 🍫
• 7-9 PM – Haunted Trail 👻

Sunday, Oct. 13th
• Wild Teals Sweet Treats ✨
• 10 AM-2 PM – Inflatable obstacle course 🎪
TBD Golf Cart Parade + Pumpkin Carving Contest
$5 parking • FREE parking outside of the gate

Saturday, October 12, 2024
Halloweekend at Big Water Marina
Oct 12 @ 5:00 pm
Big Water Marina & Campground

Let’s get spooky 👻🦇🎃

Join us for a wholeee weekend of fun, frights, and all things Halloween – Oct. 11-13th! We’ve got a full line-up planned including:
• Inflatable Obstacle Course
• Haunted Trail
• Trunk-or-Treat
• Contests + Prizes
• Food Trucks
• Vendors

Timeline:
Friday, Oct. 11th
• Wild Teals Sweet Treats ✨
• 5-8 PM – Inflatable obstacle course 🎪
• 7-9 PM – Smores 🍫
• 7-9 PM – Haunted Trail 👻

Saturday, Oct. 12th
• ALL DAY: Games 🎯
• Wild Teals Sweet Treats ✨
• Flo’s Cafè – Mobile Coffee Bar ☕️
• 10 AM-8 PM – Inflatable obstacle course 🎪
• 5-7 PM – Trunk-or-Treat 🍭
• 7 PM – Costume Contest 🧛
• 8 PM – Best Campsite 🏆
• 6-9 PM – Smores 🍫
• 7-9 PM – Haunted Trail 👻

Sunday, Oct. 13th
• Wild Teals Sweet Treats ✨
• 10 AM-2 PM – Inflatable obstacle course 🎪
TBD Golf Cart Parade + Pumpkin Carving Contest
$5 parking • FREE parking outside of the gate

Sunday, October 13, 2024
Halloweekend at Big Water Marina
Oct 13 @ 5:00 pm
Big Water Marina & Campground

Let’s get spooky 👻🦇🎃

Join us for a wholeee weekend of fun, frights, and all things Halloween – Oct. 11-13th! We’ve got a full line-up planned including:
• Inflatable Obstacle Course
• Haunted Trail
• Trunk-or-Treat
• Contests + Prizes
• Food Trucks
• Vendors

Timeline:
Friday, Oct. 11th
• Wild Teals Sweet Treats ✨
• 5-8 PM – Inflatable obstacle course 🎪
• 7-9 PM – Smores 🍫
• 7-9 PM – Haunted Trail 👻

Saturday, Oct. 12th
• ALL DAY: Games 🎯
• Wild Teals Sweet Treats ✨
• Flo’s Cafè – Mobile Coffee Bar ☕️
• 10 AM-8 PM – Inflatable obstacle course 🎪
• 5-7 PM – Trunk-or-Treat 🍭
• 7 PM – Costume Contest 🧛
• 8 PM – Best Campsite 🏆
• 6-9 PM – Smores 🍫
• 7-9 PM – Haunted Trail 👻

Sunday, Oct. 13th
• Wild Teals Sweet Treats ✨
• 10 AM-2 PM – Inflatable obstacle course 🎪
TBD Golf Cart Parade + Pumpkin Carving Contest
$5 parking • FREE parking outside of the gate

Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Fill the Cruisers Food Drive
Oct 16 @ 7:00 am – 2:00 pm
Fill the Cruisers Food Drive

Bon Secours Wellness Arena and the Greenville Police Department are teaming up with Greenville Humane Society and Greenville County Animal Care to fill police cruisers with items that will support the best care for pets under each organization’s care. Stop by the Arena on Wednesday, October 16th to drop off donations outside of the GSP International Airport Box Office.

Items needed include: laundry detergent, uncooked rice, hand soap, canned dog food, and canned pâté cat food

Boo in the Zoo
Oct 16 @ 3:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Greenville Zoo

Greenville Zoo’s annual family-friendly Halloween event is back for its 38th year! This event features trick-or-treating and fun specialty areas including Dragon Alley, Ghost Town, and much more. Everyone is invited to dress up and join in the Halloween fun!

Thursday, October 17, 2024
Boo in the Zoo
Oct 17 @ 3:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Greenville Zoo

Greenville Zoo’s annual family-friendly Halloween event is back for its 38th year! This event features trick-or-treating and fun specialty areas including Dragon Alley, Ghost Town, and much more. Everyone is invited to dress up and join in the Halloween fun!

Friday, October 18, 2024
Boo in the Zoo
Oct 18 @ 3:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Greenville Zoo

Greenville Zoo’s annual family-friendly Halloween event is back for its 38th year! This event features trick-or-treating and fun specialty areas including Dragon Alley, Ghost Town, and much more. Everyone is invited to dress up and join in the Halloween fun!

Saturday, October 19, 2024
Sandburg Home Tour Free Days
Oct 19 all-day
Carl Sandburg Home Historic Site
  • On several days throughout the year, tours of the Sandburg Home are free! Advance reservations are not available for tour free days. Tickets will be available first come, first serve on the day of, from the Visitor Center/Park Store in the Sandburg Home.
  • Saturday, March 23, 2024 (First Saturday of local school spring break)
  • Saturday, June 15, 2024 (Sandburgs’ wedding anniversary)
  • Saturday and Sunday, October 19 and 20, 2024 Weekend closest to Carl Sandburg Home NHS October 17, 1968, Anniversary)
Haywood Mall’s Boo Bash
Oct 19 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Haywood Mall

Someone lit the black flame candle and the Sanderson Sisters are back and taking Haywood Mall’s Boo Bash by storm! Enjoy live performances and a special meet and greet with Winnie, Sarah, and Mary on Saturday, October 19th from 1PM – 3PM.

And the fun doesn’t stop there, wear your best costume and enter the Costume Contest. We will be giving prizes to those with the scariest, funniest, cutest, and best group/ family costumes.

Be prepared to leave with a bag full of candy after visiting our Trick Or Treat Trail throughout the mall!

Boo in the Zoo
Oct 19 @ 3:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Greenville Zoo

Greenville Zoo’s annual family-friendly Halloween event is back for its 38th year! This event features trick-or-treating and fun specialty areas including Dragon Alley, Ghost Town, and much more. Everyone is invited to dress up and join in the Halloween fun!

Sunday, October 20, 2024
Sandburg Home Tour Free Days
Oct 20 all-day
Carl Sandburg Home Historic Site
  • On several days throughout the year, tours of the Sandburg Home are free! Advance reservations are not available for tour free days. Tickets will be available first come, first serve on the day of, from the Visitor Center/Park Store in the Sandburg Home.
  • Saturday, March 23, 2024 (First Saturday of local school spring break)
  • Saturday, June 15, 2024 (Sandburgs’ wedding anniversary)
  • Saturday and Sunday, October 19 and 20, 2024 Weekend closest to Carl Sandburg Home NHS October 17, 1968, Anniversary)