Bonus day - Family fun for the week of Sept. 1
A long weekend to gulp down the unofficial last days of summer. But the calendar is not slowing down. The Upstate has plenty to offer all month long. Get all the details at upstateparent.com. During September, look for stories about the fourth trimester, childproofing your home, designing a kid’s room that works, new products for postpartum days and much more.
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The North Carolina Apple Festival is Sept. 1 – 4 in Hendersonville. For a full schedule of events, visit ncapplefestival.org.
Kids Play: LEGO at 4 p.m. Sept. 1 at the Boiling Springs Library. Children of all ages are welcome to participate, but this activity is most suitable for ages 6 – 12. For details, visit spartanburglibraries.org.
Starry Nights programs are at Roper Mountain Science Center Sept. 1. “Legends of the Night Sky” is at 4:30 p.m., “Cosmic Colors” is at 6 p.m. and “Ultimate Universe” is at 7:30 p.m. Advance ticket purchases are required. For details, visit ropermountain.org.
The TD Saturday Market is 8 a.m. – noon Sept. 2 in downtown Greenville. For vendors, children’s events and more, visit saturdaymarketlive.com.
Family Fun Day is 10 a.m. – noon Sept. 2 at the Upcountry History Museum. Explore the world of Eric Carle, meet The Very Hungry Caterpillar and explore “Frontiers: Past and Future” and “Face the Inferno.” For details, visit upcountryhistory.org.
The Village Launch Market is noon – 4 p.m. Sept. 2 in West Greenville on Burdette Street and Pendleton Street. For details, visit villagelaunch.org/village-launch-market.
Wonder Club launches at 2 p.m. Sept. 2 at TCMU-Greenville with an American Sign Language class. Wonder Club encourages young learners to follow their curiosity. In honor of Deaf Awareness Month, join American Sign Language expert Randi Harper in this introductory course where students will learn fingerspelling and basic greetings. For details, visit tcmupstate.org/greenville/wonderclub.
The Annual Mile High Kite Festival 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Sept. 3 in Beech Mountain, North Carolina. Kite clubs will be on hand to demonstrate flying techniques and run kid-friendly contests. Free kites will be given to children while supplies last. Activities include races with kids pulling parachute kites, face painting, kiddie rides, live music, and a variety of craft and food vendors. Admission is free. Parking is $5. The event is at 402 Beech Mountain Parkway, Beech Mountain, NC. For details, visit beechmtn.com/calendar.
Spirit Fest, the longest-running event at Bon Secours Wellness Arena, is Sept. 3. The event will include a pre-show celebration, starting at 2:30 p.m., outside the arena with live performances, food trucks and games for the family. This year’s show will also feature 1998-priced food to celebrate Bon Secours Wellness Arena’s 25th anniversary. For tickets and details, visit bonsecoursarena.com/events/detail/spirit-fest.
The YMCA of Greenville Strong Kids Triathlon is Sept. 4 at the Prisma Health YMCA Kinder Tri is for ages 4 – 8. Junior Tri is for ages 6 – 15. For details, visit ymcagreenville.org.
Looking ahead:
The South Carolina Apple Festival is Sept. 8 – 9 in downtown Westminster. For a full schedule of events, visit scapplefestival.com.
Autumn at Oz is at Land of Oz in Beech Mountain, North Carolina Sept. 8 – 10, 15 – 17, and 22 – 24. This event combines a festival atmosphere with an interactive, immersive theatrical experience. Guests walk onto the Gale’s Kansas farm, visit Aunt Em and Uncle Henry’s Home, escape into the newly renovated Tornado Storm Cellar, and walk out on the Yellow Brick Road into the world of Oz. For more information and tickets, visit landofoznc.com.
The Upstate Renaissance Faire is Sept. 8 – 9 at Greer City Park. Saturday’s events include a tournament with Sword Carolina, the Columbia Marionettes, jesters, wrestlers, Fight-a-Knight, mermaids and more. The Faire is free, but attendees can upgrade to a VIP package or buy a Quest to enhance the experience. Visit upstaterenaissancefaire.com.
Kids’ Fest at Heritage Green is 10 a.m. – noon Sept. 9. The event includes games, crafts, book giveaways and more, geared toward ages 1 – 5. Learn more at upcountryhistory.org/event/2023-kids-fest-at-heritage-green.
Get your tickets now – PAW Patrol Live is Sept. 23 – 24 at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena. VIP – Very Important Pup – packages are also available, which include meeting characters after the show. For tickets, visit bonsecoursarena.com/events/detail/paw-patrol-live-2.
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