Events Calendar

The Fairy trail is open Monday thru Saturday, 9am-4pm. We encourage all visitors to be patient as there will be limits to the number of people allowed on the trail at the same time. While the trail is outdoors, there are some small spaces and we want to ensure our guests and fairies are safe. Please practice appropriate social distancing and bring a mask in case. Masks are not required, but are considerate in a close area. Our restrooms are not open to the public at this time. Please make arrangements prior to visiting.

Rules of the trail:

Do not move or rearrange fairy displays. The fairies are very fond of their own decorating.

Do not leave trash on the trail. Fairies do not like litter in their town.

Please ensure children and pets are supervised at all times. Dogs and loud noises can scare the fairies into hiding.

Do not disturb wildlife or vegetation. The fairies depend on the vegetation to build their homes.

The trail is one way only. Please stay on the trail at all times.

The Fairies can’t wait to see you all here!

P.S. the Fairies would like us to remind you that we are a non-profit and donations are greatly appreciated. Help us keep the fairies living in the style with which they’ve become accustomed.

Free COVID-19 testing is available to the public starting August 4th at The Charles Lea Center located at 195 Burdette Street in Spartanburg from 9:00a.m. until 4:00 p.m. or while test supplies last. COVID-19 testing will be held in the back parking lot of The Charles Lea Center and will continue at the same location on weekdays from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. through Friday, August 31st. No doctor’s referral or COVID-19 symptoms is necessary to be tested.

However, we strongly encourage individuals to pre-register online at www.StarMed.care.

Click the “Schedule Virtual Visit” button below to schedule your Virtual Visit and select your county from the drop-down menu. You will receive an email with instructions for how to complete your Virtual Visit.

After Virtual Visit, drive to the testing location for Drive-Thru Test. All individuals that pre-register online prior to the screening event will be guaranteed a test while supplies last.

The museum is honoring the 100th Anniversary of the 19th amendment with a new exhibit, A Voice of Her Own: South Carolina Women in Politics. To celebrate, the museum is offering free general admission to Future Voters, aged 12 and under, so they can enjoy this special exhibit at no charge to learn about the importance and history behind the women’s suffrage movement.

The SC State Museum is commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the 19th Amendment with its exhibit A Voice of Her Own: South Carolina Women in Politics. The exhibit features objects, images and stories showing the ways South Carolina women engaged with the political history of our state. From tribal women leaders, to the first female Governor of the state, this exhibit shows how women worked to gain a voice of their own.

The South Carolina State Museum is now in phase two of re-opening. Hours of operation have been expanded, meaning the museum is now open on Sundays. Please note: the museum is unable to offer First Sunday $1 general admission due to capacity restrictions. Tues. – Fri: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Sat: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sun: 12 – 5 p.m.

Alzheimer’s Association caregiver support groups are a safe place for caregivers, family and friends of persons with dementia to share feelings, needs and concerns. We would love for you to join us the 3rd Wednesday of every month at 10:30am until 11:30am for a support group facilitated by Sandi Martin & Natalie Kramer. FREE and open to the community!

“Shine and Dine” on the railway! We cordially invite you to hop on board The Carolina Shine, GSMR’s All-Adult First Class Moonshine Car! We will be proudly serving hand crafted, triple-distilled, craft moonshine. Some of the smoothest tasting moonshine in the Carolinas!

Offered on the Nantahala Gorge excursion, this shine and dine experience begins in a renovated First Class train fleet car, The Carolina Shine. The interior features copper lined walls filled with the history of moonshining in North Carolina. Learn about the proud tradition that the Appalachians established when bootlegging was an acceptable way of life and local home brews were the best in town. Read about Swain County’s very own Major Redmond, the most famous mountain moonshine outlaw of the 19th century.

Once your appetite for knowledge is satisfied, enjoy sample tastings of flavors like Apple Pie, Blackberry, Blueberry, Cherry, Peach, and Strawberry moonshine. If the samples are not enough, there will be plenty of Moonshine infused cocktails like Copper Cola or Moonshiner’s Mimosa available for purchase.

GSMR is excited to feature multiple craft NC based distilleries to serve our guests only the best! Each jar is handcrafted and authentically infused with real fruit, the way moonshine was meant to be made.

Passengers will also enjoy a full service All-Adult First Class ride with an attendant serving GSMR’s freshly cooked pulled pork barbeque rubbed with Cajun spices then slow-roasted to perfection served with southern sweet cornbread muffin with honey butter, coleslaw, and cinnamon apples then finish with a delicious piece of Sea Salt Caramel Cheesecake. Riders will also receive their very own Carolina Shine mason drinking jar, refillable with soda beverages and tea throughout the day, and a souvenir GSMR tote bag (1 per couple/party).

Forget tourist-filled museums, make your own memories with a photo scavenger hunt tour in Greenville! On a Let’s Roam scavenger hunt, you and your team will work together to wander throughout Greenville, racking up points and laughs along the way. Greenville Adventure is the perfect small group activity for anyone looking to spend an enjoyable afternoon in Greenville.

Some of the more memorable landmarks you’ll see are: NOMA Square, Swamp Rabbit Trail, Greenville Drive Baseball Stadium, Baseball Library..

Let’s Roam scavenger hunts work great for outdoor team building games in Greenville too! Whether you work in Greenville or are just visiting, you are sure to learn some new facts about the city as well as your teammates on this creative corporate event! This is one of the happiest hours your team will spend together!

Fear not, maids of honor, these hunts are sure fire ideas for Greenville bachelorette parties! Bachelors and bachelorettes will both enjoy roaming around on their wedding-themed Greenville scavenger hunts. Why just bar hop when you and your team can jump for joy as you complete hilarious photo challenges and see the best that Greenville has to offer!

Looking to check out a different part of the city? Check out Downtown Asheville Scavenger Hunt, Classic City Culture & History, and Lap Around Charlotte as well!

Here is some more info about this hunt:

Follow the Blue Ridge Mountains and you’ll find one of South Carolina’s most picturesque cities. On this fun-filled Greenville scavenger hunt, explore the storied buildings, great green spaces and cultural institutions.Is there a waterfall in NOMA Square? Who left their sox in the baseball stadium? Find out on this scavenger hunt of Greenville!

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Want to meet online? Let’s get together with our Greenville friends for an online event.

We miss you. It’s BYOB and your own WiFi. Prepare to meet some new people and rebuild relationships with those you have been missing.

Like our in person events, you will get to expand and reinforce your professional network. We will introduce you to some key people in the audience and you will get to introduce yourself to others. We’ve got a plan for this, but I also know you’ll need to trust us a bit. Yes, It’s experimental, but we think this can help you meet some people even when we can’t be in the same room.

We will be using Zoom. It’s easy and you can join from your phone, MAC, PC, or a web client. If you haven’t tried it before, then go load it and play with it beforehand. There will be a bit of learning.

Good WiFi is important. Use a headset if you plan to talk. Think about limiting background noises and distractions. We’ll go easy on you.

Please remember this is a professional event. Please act, dress, and set your environment to reflect like you would be coming to an actual professional networking event.

Y’ALL! RON RASH IS COMING BACK! Well … you know, coming back virtually. And washing his hands and all of that. But Ron Rash is joining us virtually, and we’re so delighted.

Plan to join Ron on Wednesday, August 19 at 7 pm for a Virtual In Conversation moderated by our own Ashley Warlick. Ron needs no introduction; he’s an all-time fave, a local boy who hit the big time, a man who doesn’t quit. He keeps writing and giving us stuff to take our breath away and make us think. We just love him; can you tell?

Ron and Ashley will be talking about his new book, In the Valley, but our Southern Lit Book Club has just read The Risen, so that’s bound to pop up, too. That’s the beauty of a good conversation between interesting people; isn’t it? You never really know what will pop up, but you know it will be good. Tune in and see for yourself what goodness arises from this conversation. We’ve got a real good feeling about it.

The event is free, but registration is required.

Register for access to the Zoom link above.