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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Join us for our weekly children’s story time! Each week on Saturday mornings at 10:30am, we’ll set up shop in the Kid’s Nook to read stories of adventure, mayhem, and joy. As always, a story time treat will be provided by The Chocolate Moose.
Join us for live music, great food trucks, a makers market, live street performers, and plenty of kids activities! Better yet, it’s FREE! This year’s presenting sponsor is Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport
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 spring when hundreds of colorful kites fill the skies above Spartanburg. Every year, the festival grows, so be sure to attend this year and make Spartanburg Soaring! International Kite Festival the highest-flying event yet!
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. Kites will be available for purchase or you can bring a kite from home.
Here’s what to expect at Spartanburg Soaring!:
Kids Zone! – We’re proud to announce the Spartanburg Soaring! Kid Zone sponsored by Cannon Roofing will feature various events scheduled throughout the day by some amazing Community Organizations including: Kidding Around Spartanburg, Spartanburg County Public Libraries, The Children’s Museum of the Upstate – Spartanburg, City of Spartanburg Parks & Recreation – Lets Play Mobile, and Fairforest Middle School!
Makers Market! – Another of Spartanburg’s great assets is its artists. The Makers Market sponsored by Duke Energy 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. Check out the full list of vendors: https://www.chapmanculturalcenter.org/spartanburg-soaring
Food Vendors! – Another reason to stop by Spartanburg Soaring! is all of the amazing food vendors who will be attending the festival! This year’s vendors include: Growler Haus – Spartanburg, Hub City Scoops, The Farmer’s Table, PIG on FIRE BBQ, Java Up, The Streatery and One Love Fusion Foods!
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! Community Organizations participating include: Spartanburg Earth Day Festival Hatcher Garden and Woodland Preserve, The Logos Theatre, Spartanburg Area Conservancy, and Spartanburg Swing!
Coming from out of town? Stay at the conveniently located Spartanburg Marriott just a short walk away from the festival!
https://www.facebook.com/events/659691467748081/
Join us for this years Eggtastic Easter event from 11am-1pm on April 13 at Century Park! Free games, crafts, face painting, inflatables, pictures with the Easter Bunny, and egg hunts during the entire event!
https://www.facebook.com/events/619294655196035/
Enjoy a FREE yoga class AND support a great cause – Spartanburg Shares! All donations will go to support Spartanburg county residents’ own free medical loan closet. This community “give back” yoga class is for anyone, any age, no experience or equipment needed. if you have never tried yoga, this is the perfect way to give it a go, led by @Jane Beckler Bird, who especially loves gentle, nurturing practice.
https://www.facebook.com/events/2385432038370701/
Come out to Simpsonville City Park on April 13th from 11am-3pm as local area businesses come together to raise money for the oldest NO-KILL animal shelter in the Upstate (CCA)! Bring out the kids and the pets for fun-filled day of pet and family friendly fun. Entertainment includes Animal games, contests, bounce house, face painting, Caricature Artist, food trucks, shopping, and so much more!
Make sure to enter your pet in one of our contests (Biggest dog, Smallest Dog, Cutest Pet, Most Talented, etc!) To pre-register for contests email request to [email protected]. All contests are FREE to enter with prizes awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners.
If you are interested in becoming a vendor or would like to contribute/donate to the event, email requests to [email protected].
Vendors/Sponsors include:
Concerned Citizens for Animals with on-site pet adoptions
(https://concernedcitizensforanimals.wordpress.com/)
Koinophobic Boutique (www.koinophobic.com)
Complete Entertainment – DJ/MC
Ice cream and cookie cake slices from Marble Slab and Great American Cookies – Five Forks, SC
(https://www.facebook.com/MarbleslabGACfiveforksSC/)
Going Coastal Mobile Eatery
Bounce House sponsored by Greenville SEO (gvlseo.com)
Cotton Candy (Jumping Beans of Greenville)
$10 nail trims provided by Foo Foo Fabulous Mobile Pet Grooming By Tessa
Face Painting by Haley Evans
Scentsy (http://www.StickYourNoseInMyBusiness.com)
HydroDog Mobile Grooming (coming soon to Simpsonville, SC)
Steller ART
Hempworx – CBD oils (www.CBDupstate.com)
Paparazzi Jewelry
Camp Bow Wow, Greenville SC – Grooming/boarding/training/doggy day care
Cluttered Kitchen Creations – Homemade Dog Treats and Sweet Treats
Emily’s Rock Garden – Painted River Rock
Pretty Little Vinyls – custom vinyl T-shirt’s, Onesies, dog bowls, waterbottles, tea towels, keychains, mugs, hoodies, wine glasses, and bandanas. (https://etsy.me/2DhgJIL)
Pet Wants GVL – homemade treats for cats and dogs, spaw products for dogs, natural chews
Bath Fitter
Richards Comics & Collectables
Palmetto Wax Works – CNC cut Wood Signs, Slate engraved trivets/coasters, and soy candles
Twisted Mama’s Candles – soy wax melts and scent shots.
Earthwise Pet Supply Greenville – GIVEAWAYS!
Down Home Tees – Screenprinted T-Shirts and gifts
Connected Pets, LLC – Pet Sitting
Thirty One -Bags & Totes
J’s Smooth Italian Ice, LLC
Nard’s Backyard BBQ – competition BBQ team and catering service
Canine concepts – dog training demonstrations (www.canineconcepts.dog)
Caricatures by Brian Vasilik – Caricature Art Sponsored by Greenville Vein & Aesthetics
Cotton Mill Apartments – GIVEAWAYS
Medlin in Makeup – Younique
Oragami Owl – Jewelry
Brandi’s Hair Candy – 3 Crazy Bow Makers
LJClifford Photography – pet photography
Lavender Gardens Skin Care
LakeDogz – Handmade dog collars
Backyard Bohemian – Jewelry and clothes
https://www.facebook.com/events/369487260309731/
Local artisans, craftspeople, artists, and more! Come shop local unique, handmade, and bespoke items, and maybe find that perfect Mother’s Day gift. Vendor applications are CLOSED – we will be announcing our vendors soon!
Market: 11 am – 3 pm
Live Music from Kelly Jo: 12:30 pm – 2 pm
Cafe & Grocery: 7:30 am – 7 pm
Pizza: 11 am – 8:30 pm
https://www.facebook.com/events/760315527688674/
This annual event will feature mouth-watering BBQ from across the southeast! We will be playing live bluegrass music for you to enjoy as you take a seat in Memorial Park to enjoy the great food. Kids inflatables and activities will be available as well. Bring your family out to feast on some of the best barbecue in the South!
https://www.facebook.com/events/377332949485646/
Camp Cocoon is a weekend camp for children and adolescents, ages 6-17, who have experienced the death of a loved one. Campers have the opportunity to meet peers who are going through similar loss situations. While having fun in a safe and caring environment, campers begin to feel comfortable sharing their stories and learning from their peers who understand what it’s like to experience.
https://www.facebook.com/events/647946268989947/
Growler Haus is looking for participants for our Chili cook off occurring on April 13th from 12pm-5pm. If interested call the store and sign up. You make your famous chili in a crock pot, bring it in and serve. Top three winners get Haus bucks & Swag.
If you are NOT interested in making Chili simply come in and “donate” to be a judge. A charitable donation equal to the number of chili’s will go to the Greenville Derby dames & Service dogs for veterans. We will have a live band from noon to 3pm as well as the Derby dames on Skates outside representing their team.
Come out with the whole family and enjoy some good food, good music, and beer.
https://www.facebook.com/events/253494372250423/
Join the city of Mauldin for the 8th annual helicopter egg drop. Watch as thousands of eggs fall from the sky. We also will have #games, free prizes, 18 bounce houses, and #free hotdogs to each child. This entire event is free. For more information call 864-335-4856.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1129284050593280/
Mountian View BBQ and Deli
https://www.facebook.com/events/247346956189831/?event_time_id=247346962856497
Mountian View BBQ and Deli
https://www.facebook.com/events/247346956189831/
On exhibit Saturdays and Sundays from 12 – 4 p.m., Rocky Cove Railroad is a G-Scale (garden scale) model train that demonstrates the coming of trains to western North Carolina at the turn of the 20th century. The exhibit is located below the Grand Promenade. Please note, Rocky Cove Railroad will not operate in rainy or wet conditions.
START LOCATION: Please see festival map with Blue X. We will walk around the path directly in front of the Kid Zone/Barnet Park Stage
Join the Spartanburg Silly Walkers for their inaugural SILLY WALK at the 2019 Spartanburg Soaring! International Kite Festival!
Show off your stupendous strut, your most wondrous wiggle; our loopy lap around the festival is inspired by the 1970 Monty Python skit, “The Ministry of Silly Walks”.
Be sure to wear your silliest clothes, bring your silliest gear, and make the silliest noises!
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Ministry_of_Silly_Walks
https://www.facebook.com/events/2219805718102182/
The Spring Break Retreat is a great time for you student to have a unique break from the normal day to day routine. On April 13th-17th we will be joining other local churches to go down to Panama City Beach FL for Spring break.
For more information and to sign up click the link provided here under “Tickets”
https://www.facebook.com/events/308856699738519/
For details log on to www.scchilicookoff.comb
This event is perfect small town in the south pleasure. The smell of chili is in the air. This is a International Chili Society sanctioned event. Professionals and amateurs are both welcome. Live music, Hot Chili Eating Contests, and much more.
https://www.facebook.com/events/2336530409901584/
Come join in the celebratory cavorting that will be our 25th Anniversary Season! It’s hard to believe we’ve been running through Falls Park in Greenville all of these years and audiences keep coming back year after year! In fact, this festival continues bring back actors, designers, production staff and volunteers because they know the USF is the most unique and fun way to spend a summer.
Our 2019 Season is:
Romeo and Juliet (May 23 to June 16)
The Tempest (July 11 to August 4)
All roles are currently available.
To make an appointment to audition or for more information, please call 864.787.4016. In order to audition, please prepare a Shakespearean monologue of no longer than one minute. Bring along a head shot and resume, if you don’t have one that is not a deal breaker.
If you are a USF veteran, please know you are invited to come to the callback evenings.
Callbacks for Romeo and Juliet will be on April 14, 3-6ish
Callbacks for The Tempest will be on April 15, 7-10ish
All callbacks will take place at 211 Eisenhower Dr, Greenville, SC
If you are still a student and a veteran, you are required to schedule an audition appointment and prepare a monologue. That’s how we get to see how much you have learned and improved since we last met.
In honor of the anniversary year, we will also be scheduling other events throughout the season. Stay tuned to this page for further information.
If you know of anyone who might wish to join our merry band of Festivians, please feel free to add them to this invite.
https://www.facebook.com/events/393136901469534/
The Palmetto Basics are five evidence-based parenting and caregiving principles that encompass much of what experts find important for children from birth to age three. Join us Saturdays in January and February to explore them with us!
1st Saturdays: Talk, sing, and point
2nd Saturdays: Count, group, and compare
3rd Saturdays: Explore through movement and play, read and discuss stories
4th Saturdays*: Parenting tips to maximize love and manage stress
*In March, Renee Anders, Reading Interventionist, will discuss teaching your child to read.
*In April, Dr. Alicia Brown will discuss time management.
On the 5th Saturday in March, we’ll have a playdate!
https://www.facebook.com/events/1560252697451921/?event_time_id=1601185060025351
Join Summer Brooks for an Intro Handstand Workshop Series!
Cost – $100 per person, makeup sessions can be held as a group for an additional $25 per person
Prerequisites – you must submit videos of yourself holding crow for 5 seconds, holding headstand for 10 seconds and holding a handstand against the wall for 15 seconds. Email them to [email protected]
Limited to 20 spots. Sold as a series only.
Schedule:
Saturday, April 13 12:45-2:45 – Handstand Foundations
Proper mechanics, foundations, techniques, tips & drills
Daily homework progression assignments
Saturday, April 20 12:45-1:45 – Group Practice Session
Practice homework progressions
Additional daily homework progression assignments where applicable
Saturday, April 27 12:45-2:45 – Free-Standing Handstand
Review proper mechanics, foundations, techniques, tips & drills
Take your handstand to the center of the room with free-standing drills and learn how to spot!
https://www.facebook.com/events/2312619058748112/?event_time_id=2312619072081444
Join us for Pride Link’s Mobile Community Center, where we’re bringing the LGBTQ+ community center to people across the Upstate!
We offer lots of FREE services and support:
* Mental health screenings, education, and referrals
* Basic medical screenings, education, and referrals
* Social support and activities
* Assistance applying for state and local benefits, such as Medicaid and SNAP (food stamps)
*HIV testing and STI screening
*Educational workshops
*Queer library (LGBTQ+ book borrowing/exchange)
*Connection to local resources
Plus, a lot of fun!
https://www.facebook.com/events/613337932404905/