Events Calendar
Explore family friendly events, theatres, galleries, concerts, nightlife, things to do, and more in the Greenville, SC and Upstate areas.
Celebrate the holiday season and the joy of live theater by becoming a sponsor for A Flat Rock Playhouse Christmas! Your support sustains the impact of the performing arts on our hearts and minds as well as our local economy.
Act now!
Interactive Resource Maps
Explore the wealth of resources available in the Upstate through our interactive resource maps
The annual Greer Ghost Tours are one of the most popular Fall activities in Greer! For 2021 we’ve updated the classic tour, and added an exclusive all new secret passageway tour!
Classic Tours begin at the Historic Greer Depot and end at the Greer Heritage Museum. Secret Passages Tours start and end at the Greer Heritage Museum.
Tickets are available at https://www.greerheritage.com/ghosts/
The City of Spartanburg Parks and Recreation department is taking geocaching to an exciting new level. Launching on May 3rd, 2014 is the Hub City Geotrail. This Geotrail will take you around the City of Spartanburg on a high tech adventure and scavenger hunt. Get your GPS ready for the kick off at this year’s Spring Fling. There will be a limited edition, trackable geocoin for participants that complete the trail passport.
To redeem your Geocoin you can hand deliver your completed passport to our Park, Recreation and Special Events office located at 100 North Liberty Street in Spratnaburg. (Our office is above the Sparta Passenger Center) PLease keep in mind that our office is open Monday – Friday and closed on holidays.
You can also mail your complete passport to:
Parks, Recreation & Special Events PO Box 1749 Spartanburg, SC 29304
Please make sure if you mail your passport in that you include your complete mailing address!
To learn more about geochaching follow the link below.
Celebrating our renaming, the Sensational Sigal exhibition presents highlights from the unparalleled musical instrument collection of Marlowe A. Sigal while exploring the life of the man behind this remarkable gift. The exhibition features a broad range of objects and offers one of the most robust displays of keyboard instruments and wind instruments in the world.
Eligibility Checklist:
- Focus on K-12 youth services.
- Registered nonprofit organization, and/or 501(c)(3) with a valid EIN
- Located within a UScellular service area ZIP code:
VIRTUAL RAILFAN is live from the Hub City RR Museum in Spartanburg.
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 already have seen over 300 railfans at one time watching the video feed.
Links to live feeds:
[North Camera feed]
[South Camera feed]
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The South Carolina State Fair returns in Columbia Oct. 13-24, 2021. After keeping its commitment to the community and adapting to a free, drive-through fair in 2020, the S.C. State Fair will once again welcome guests in person for 12 days of exhibits, competitions, food, rides, entertainment and the free, daily “CIRCUS at the Fair.” Fair officials said they are committed to following the latest Covid-19 health guidelines and ensuring a safe event for everyone. “For more than 150 years, the South Carolina State Fair has brought families and friends together to create lifelong memories,” says S.C. State Fair General Manager Nancy Smith, who served as the 2020 chair of the International Association of Fairs and Exhibitions. “As always, safety is our top priority, and we’ve taken extra precautions this year, including increased health and safety measures and a new mandatory clear bag policy.” 2021 S.C. State Fair Highlights A mix of stage and roving shows will entertain patrons, including various musical shows, dance groups, animal acts, magicians, jugglers, stunt artists and more. Back by popular demand is the free daily “CIRCUS at the Fair,” which will feature fresh new acts and a never-before-seen show. Traditional favorites also will return, including arts and crafts displays, agriculture, pig races, livestock exhibits and more. With more than 90 food stands, guests will find everything from fried cookie dough and donut burgers to S.C. State Fair staples (Fiske fries and foot-long corn dogs) and lighter fare (Greek salad). A variety of new food items will also be introduced — as well as the expansion of the S.C. State Fair’s cookie kitchen. Covid-19 Health Precautions The officials said they will ask that fairgoers help protect themselves and others by following the event’s safety protocols — as well as state and local public health recommendations and mandates. To ensure a safe and memorable event, officials said the S.C. State Fair will have:
Each year, South Carolina’s agriculture, art, crafts, flowers and livestock are showcased at the S.C. State Fair. Officials said the call for entries is now open, and exhibition competitors are asked to submit their entries to be considered for this year’s S.C. State Fair by Sept. 1, 2021. Those wishing to compete can view the department Exhibit Guide and enter online at scstatefair.org/competitions. Thursday, Oct. 14: 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 15: 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 16: 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 17: Noon – 9 p.m. Monday, Oct. 18: 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 19: 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 20: 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 21: 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 22: 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 23: 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 24: Noon – 8 p.m. |
A New Kind of Fall Festival – A partnership with CommunityWorks, CommunityWorks WBC, Self-Help Credit Union, United Ministries, United Way, Carolina Foothills Federal Credit Union
This is a group for African-American men interested in identifying issues and solutions related to Black people living in America and globally. This group will discuss contemporary issues such as fatherhood, manhood, relationships, and technology. School-to-prison pipeline, prison industrial complex, masculinity.
Notebook and pen. If you can get a copy of Visions for Black Men by Dr. Na’im Akbar would be great.
Celebrate the holiday season and the joy of live theater by becoming a sponsor for A Flat Rock Playhouse Christmas! Your support sustains the impact of the performing arts on our hearts and minds as well as our local economy.
Act now!
The City of Spartanburg Parks and Recreation department is taking geocaching to an exciting new level. Launching on May 3rd, 2014 is the Hub City Geotrail. This Geotrail will take you around the City of Spartanburg on a high tech adventure and scavenger hunt. Get your GPS ready for the kick off at this year’s Spring Fling. There will be a limited edition, trackable geocoin for participants that complete the trail passport.
To redeem your Geocoin you can hand deliver your completed passport to our Park, Recreation and Special Events office located at 100 North Liberty Street in Spratnaburg. (Our office is above the Sparta Passenger Center) PLease keep in mind that our office is open Monday – Friday and closed on holidays.
You can also mail your complete passport to:
Parks, Recreation & Special Events PO Box 1749 Spartanburg, SC 29304
Please make sure if you mail your passport in that you include your complete mailing address!
To learn more about geochaching follow the link below.
The Omni Grove Park Inn, home of the iconic National Gingerbread House Competition, announced a reimagined Competition for 2021. After a virtual 2020, the Resort is planning to welcome back participants in-person this year, along with an esteemed panel of judges, including renowned Food Network Chef, Carla Hall.
Gingerbread enthusiasts are now encouraged to enter the Competition (find entry details HERE) and begin dreaming up dazzling designs for their confectionary creations. The 2021 Competition will take place at The Omni Grove Park Inn on November 22, 2021.
November 8, 2021: Competitor Entry Form Deadline.
November 15, 2021: Digital Content and Description Summary Form Deadline.
November 22, 2021: Awards Ceremony and Winners Announcement.
December 1-12, 2021: 12 Days of Gingerbread series on The Omni Grove Park Inn social channels highlighting top finalists. Assets will be available.
November 2021 – January 2, 2022: In-person Gingerbread Display will be open for public viewing at The Omni Grove Park Inn.
A list of organizations and services in the Upstate on an interactive map.
Eligibility Checklist:
- Focus on K-12 youth services.
- Registered nonprofit organization, and/or 501(c)(3) with a valid EIN
- Located within a UScellular service area ZIP code:
VIRTUAL RAILFAN is live from the Hub City RR Museum in Spartanburg.
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 already have seen over 300 railfans at one time watching the video feed.
Links to live feeds:
[North Camera feed]
[South Camera feed]