Check out our Upstate Parent June 2023 Calendar: Things to do for kids and parents

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Thursday, June 1

Summer Reading Kick-Off is at 2 p.m. at the Cyrill-Westside Library. For details, visit spartanburglibraries.org.

Summer Reading Kick-Off is 3 – 4 p.m. at the Five Forks Library. Visit greenvillelibrary.org.

Neighborhood Night is 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. at the Upcountry History Museum.Drop-in to explore the museum and its changing exhibitions. No registration required. Admission is free. For details, visit upcountryhistory.org.

Furman University’s Lakeside Concert is at 7:30 p.m. and features the Carolina Youth Symphony. Admission is free. Visit furman.edu/academics/music/camps-conferences/music-by-the-lake.

Friday, June 2

Summer Reading Kick-Off with Cocky’s Reading Express is at 11 a.m. at the Pacolet Library. For details, visit spartanburglibraries.org.

Summer Reading Kick-Off is 3 – 4 p.m. at the Hughes Main Library. Visit greenvillelibrary.org.

Starry Nights programs are at Roper Mountain Science Center. “Take Flight” is at 4:30 p.m., “Invaders of Mars” is at 6 p.m. and “Solar Superstorms” is at 7:30 p.m. Advance ticket purchases are required. For details, visit ropermountain.org.

“Shrek the Musical” is presented at 8 p.m. at Greenville Theatre. For tickets, visit greenvilletheatre.org.

Saturday, June 3

The TD Saturday Market is 8 a.m. – noon in downtown Greenville. For vendors, children’s events and more, visit saturdaymarketlive.com.

American Red Cross Wellness Day is 9 a.m. – noon at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena. Free family-friendly activities include Hands-Only CPR training, a Wellness Fair featuring local health and safety-oriented organizations, Be Red Cross Ready – a free emergency preparedness program, American Red Cross National Lifesaving Awards presentation honoring three local lifesavers, a blood drive and more. Free T-shirts will be available for the first 200 attendees. Learn more at RedCross.org/WellnessDay.

Mini Makers: Tots’ Playhouse for ages 2 – 5 is 9 – 10 a.m. at TR Makers Co. For details and registration, visit trmakersco.org.

The Grand Opening of the renovated outdoor Bib’s World at TCMU-Greenville is 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. The event includes special Michelin themed activities throughout the museum. Weather permitting, the exhibit will be open for play and families can partake in a variety of activities, such as seeing a local magician, purchasing snacks from a local food truck and meeting the Michelin Man. Advance-timed tickets are encouraged and can be purchased at tcmupstate.org.

Family Fun Day is 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Upcountry History Museum. Celebrate the Very Eric Carle exhibition with live music, ice cream and more. For details and registration, visit upcountryhistory.org.

“You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown” is presented at 2 and 7:30 p.m. by Mauldin Theatre Company at the Mauldin Cultural Center. Visit mauldinculturalcenter.org.

SCCT’s End of Season Block Party is 3 – 6 p.m. in the parking lot of SCCT Headquarters. Admission is free. Enjoy live storytelling with favorite characters, outdoor activities, music and more. Every child will leave with a new book, sponsored by Greenville First Steps. For details, visit scchildrenstheatre.org/sccts-end-of-season-block-party.

Hampton Station Gives Hope continues through today. Visitors can donate in support of Make-A-Wish South Carolina. Craft Axe Throwing will host a wish granting event today. For details about Hampton Station, visit hamptonstation.com. Updates on the fundraising event are on social media @hampton.station.

Greenville Jazz Fest is 4 – p.m. on Main Street in downtown Greenville. Admission is free. For details, visit greenvillesc.gov/2114/Greenville-Jazz-Fest.

“Shrek the Musical” is presented at 8 p.m. at Greenville Theatre. For tickets, visit greenvilletheatre.org.

Sunday, June 4

“You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown” is presented at 2 p.m. by Mauldin Theatre Company at the Mauldin Cultural Center. Visit mauldinculturalcenter.org.

“Shrek the Musical” is presented at 3 p.m. at Greenville Theatre. For tickets, visit greenvilletheatre.org.

Monday, June 5

Monday Movie: “Beauty and the Beast” is at 11 a.m. at the Spartanburg Main Library. For details, visit spartanburglibraries.org.

Summer Reading Kick-Off is at 2 p.m. at the Cowpens Library. For details, visit spartanburglibraries.org.

Make tiny art at 3 p.m. at the Boiling Springs Library. Ages 6 – 12. For details, visit spartanburglibraries.org.

Hello Summer is 7 p.m. to closing at Jeni’s Camperdown scoop shop. Jeni’s Splendid Rewards members get free scoops (up to a signature). To become a member, download the Jeni's app and sign up. The first 25 people in line will receive swag bags. RSVP at fb.me/e/2sTce6IkI.

Tuesday, June 6

Mini Summer Reading Kick-Off is at 10 a.m. at the Greer Library. Visit greenvillelibrary.org.

Hear and learn music from Mr. Rocky at 10:30 a.m. at the Boiling Springs Library. For details, visit spartanburglibraries.org.

Wednesday, June 7

Babysitting Toolkit is 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. at the Pelham Road Library. Ages 12 – 17 are invited to learn ways to be a fun babysitter. Materials provided. Registration required. Visit greenvillelibrary.org.

Thursday, June 8

The South Carolina Aquarium presents a program at 11 a.m. at the Middle Tyger Library, at 2 p.m. at the Boiling Springs Library and at 4 p.m. at the Cyrill-Westside Library. For details, visit spartanburglibraries.org.

The BMW Charity Pro-Am – Family Fun Zone is at Thornblade Club, featuring inflatables, crafts, meeting the Greenville Swamp Rabbits and more. Youth tickets for the tournament are also free of charge and can be reserved at cuetoems.com/bmwpa_2023/Tickets.aspx.

“Shrek the Musical” is presented at 7:30 p.m. at Greenville Theatre. For tickets, visit greenvilletheatre.org.

Furman University’s Lakeside Concert is at 7:30 p.m. and features the Lakeside Concert Band. Admission is free. Visit furman.edu/academics/music/camps-conferences/music-by-the-lake.

Moonlight Movies is at Greer City Park. For details, visit cityofgreer.org/740/Moonlight-Movies.

Friday, June 9

Sing Along with Dr. Jean at 10 a.m. at the Hughes Main Library. For ticket information, visit greenvillelibrary.org.

Day Out With Thomas: The Color Tour is at Tweetsie Railroad in Blowing Rock. The event includes a 20-minute interactive train ride featuring a talking Thomas the Tank Engine locomotive, entertainment, outdoor activities and more. For tickets and details, visit tweetsie.com.

The BMW Charity Pro-Am – Family Fun Zone is at Thornblade Club, featuring inflatables, crafts, meeting the Greenville Swamp Rabbits and more.  Youth tickets for the tournament are also free of charge and can be reserved at cuetoems.com/bmwpa_2023/Tickets.aspx.

Starry Nights programs are at Roper Mountain Science Center. “Take Flight” is at 4:30 p.m., “Invaders of Mars” is at 6 p.m. and “Solar Superstorms” is at 7:30 p.m. Advance ticket purchases are required. For details, visit ropermountain.org.

“Shrek the Musical” is presented at 8 p.m. at Greenville Theatre. For tickets, visit greenvilletheatre.org.

“Cinderella: Enchanted” is presented at 8 p.m. at Flat Rock Playhouse.  This is a fresh take on a timeless classic, for children and adults. For tickets, visit flatrockplayhouse.org/cinderella.

Saturday, June 10

The TD Saturday Market is 8 a.m. – noon in downtown Greenville. For vendors, children’s events and more, visit saturdaymarketlive.com.

Day Out With Thomas: The Color Tour is at Tweetsie Railroad in Blowing Rock. The event includes a 20-minute interactive train ride featuring a talking Thomas the Tank Engine locomotive, entertainment, outdoor activities and more. For tickets and details, visit tweetsie.com.

Birding for Kids is at 9 a.m. at Conestee Nature Preserve. For details, cost and registration, visit conesteepreserve.org/events.

Family Golf Day at Greer Golf is 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. First Tee of the Upstate and South Carolina Junior Golf Association Junior Golf Clinics presented by Pacolet Milliken are free and open to the public. Clinics include Els for Autism, general sessions (open to all youth ages 5 – 18), girls clinic and Spanish speaking clinics. There will be food and games for the whole family. Free tickets to the BMW Charity Pro-Am for Saturday, June 11 will be available for the for the first 100 people to arrive. Registration is required for all clinics. To register, visit firstteeupstate.org/bmwcharityproam.

The Talk: No Sudden Moves, presented by Greenville Sheriff's Office and The Reedy River Missionary Baptist Church Brotherhood Ministry, is 10 a.m. – noon at the Reedy River Family Life Center in Mauldin. This police and community interactions seminar is for all ages. For details and RSVP, call 864-277-0364.

Zoo Fest is 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. at the Greenville Zoo. This all-day, family-friendly music festival features multiple music artists throughout the zoo. For tickets, visit greenvillezoo.com.

The BMW Charity Pro-Am – Family Fun Zone is at Thornblade Club, featuring inflatables, crafts, meeting the Greenville Swamp Rabbits and more. Youth tickets for the tournament are also free of charge and can be reserved at cuetoems.com/bmwpa_2023/Tickets.aspx.

A Summer Kick-Off Event is 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. at A Cut Above Maker Space in Spartanburg. This free event includes games, crafts and more. For details, visit acutabovemakerspace.com.

“Shrek the Musical” is presented at 2 and 8 p.m. at Greenville Theatre. For tickets, visit greenvilletheatre.org.

“Cinderella: Enchanted” is presented at 2 and 8 p.m. at Flat Rock Playhouse. This is a fresh take on a timeless classic, for children and adults. For tickets, visit flatrockplayhouse.org/cinderella.

Tunes in the Park is 7 – 10 p.m. at Greer City Park. The event includes the Greer Idol competition. For details, visit https://www.greerculturalarts.com.

Sunday, June 11

The BMW Charity Pro-Am – Family Fun Zone is at Thornblade Club, featuring inflatables, crafts, meeting the Greenville Swamp Rabbits and more. Youth tickets for the tournament are also free of charge and can be reserved at cuetoems.com/bmwpa_2023/Tickets.aspx.

Day Out With Thomas: The Color Tour is at Tweetsie Railroad in Blowing Rock. The event includes a 20-minute interactive train ride featuring a talking Thomas the Tank Engine locomotive, entertainment, outdoor activities and more. For tickets and details, visit tweetsie.com.

“Cinderella: Enchanted” is presented at 2 p.m. at Flat Rock Playhouse. This is a fresh take on a timeless classic, for children and adults. For tickets, visit flatrockplayhouse.org/cinderella.

“Shrek the Musical” is presented at 3 p.m. at Greenville Theatre. For tickets, visit greenvilletheatre.org. Monday, June 12

Monday Movie: “Daniel Tiger” and “Bluey” is at 11 a.m. at the Spartanburg Main Library. For details, visit spartanburglibraries.org.

Day Out With Thomas: The Color Tour is at Tweetsie Railroad in Blowing Rock. The event includes a 20-minute interactive train ride featuring a talking Thomas the Tank Engine locomotive, entertainment, outdoor activities and more. For tickets and details, visit tweetsie.com.

Tuesday, June 13

Lee Bryan "That Puppet Guy" performs at several Greenville County Library locations. Summer Reading tickets are required. For schedule and details, visit greenvillelibrary.org.

Wednesday, June 14

Puppet Show “The Red Hen” is at 2 p.m. at the Spartanburg Main Library. For details, visit spartanburglibraries.org.

“Cinderella: Enchanted” is presented at 2 and 7:30 p.m. at Flat Rock Playhouse.

This is a fresh take on a timeless classic, for children and adults. For tickets, visit flatrockplayhouse.org/cinderella.

Thursday, June 15

Maker Day: Knights, Castles & Dragons for ages 5 – 11 is 9 a.m. – noon at TR Makers Co. For details and registration, visit trmakersco.org.

Day Out With Thomas: The Color Tour is at Tweetsie Railroad in Blowing Rock. The event includes a 20-minute interactive train ride featuring a talking Thomas the Tank Engine locomotive, entertainment, outdoor activities and more. For tickets and details, visit tweetsie.com.

“Cinderella: Enchanted” is presented at 2 and 7:30 p.m. at Flat Rock Playhouse. This is a fresh take on a timeless classic, for children and adults. For tickets, visit flatrockplayhouse.org/cinderella.

Moonlight Movies is at Greer City Park. For details, visit cityofgreer.org/740/Moonlight-Movies.

“Shrek the Musical” is presented at 7:30 p.m. at Greenville Theatre. For tickets, visit greenvilletheatre.org.

Furman University’s Lakeside Concert is at 7:30 p.m. and features the Poinsett Winds. Admission is free. Visit furman.edu/academics/music/camps-conferences/music-by-the-lake.

Friday, June 16

Maker Day: Kaliedoscopic Kolor for ages 5 – 11 is 9 a.m. – noon at TR Makers Co. For details and registration, visit trmakersco.org.

Park Hop Play Date is 10 a.m. – noon at a City of Greenville Park (TBA). For details, visit parkhop.org.

Day Out With Thomas: The Color Tour is at Tweetsie Railroad in Blowing Rock. The event includes a 20-minute interactive train ride featuring a talking Thomas the Tank Engine locomotive, entertainment, outdoor activities and more. For tickets and details, visit tweetsie.com.

Celebrate Juneteenth beginning at 4 p.m. at Unity Park. For details, visit greenvillesc.gov/2015/Juneteenth.

Starry Nights programs are at Roper Mountain Science Center. “Take Flight” is at 4:30 p.m., “Invaders of Mars” is at 6 p.m. and “Solar Superstorms” is at 7:30 p.m. Advance ticket purchases are required. For details, visit ropermountain.org.

“Shrek the Musical” is presented at 8 p.m. at Greenville Theatre. For tickets, visit greenvilletheatre.org.

“Cinderella: Enchanted” is presented at 8 p.m. at Flat Rock Playhouse. This is a fresh take on a timeless classic, for children and adults. For tickets, visit flatrockplayhouse.org/cinderella.

Saturday, June 17

The TD Saturday Market is 8 a.m. – noon in downtown Greenville. For vendors, children’s events and more, visit saturdaymarketlive.com.

Father’s Day Fun is at 10 a.m. at Conestee Nature Preserve. For details, cost and registration, visit conesteepreserve.org/events.

Mommy and Me class is at 10:30 a.m. at A Cut Above Maker Space in Spartanburg. For cost, registration and details, visit acutabovemakerspace.com.

Day Out With Thomas: The Color Tour is at Tweetsie Railroad in Blowing Rock. The event includes a 20-minute interactive train ride featuring a talking Thomas the Tank Engine locomotive, entertainment, outdoor activities and more. For tickets and details, visit tweetsie.com.

Summer Luau at Southernside Brewing Co. is 11 a.m. – 11 p.m. June 17. Admission is free and includes entertainment. The event includes live music, an inflatable water slide, slip and slide, dunk tank, mechanical shark, face painting and more. Food and drink will be available for purchase. RSVP and purchase pig roast tickets at eventbrite.com/e/southernside-brewing-2nd-annual-luau-pig-roast-tickets-625732381397.

“Shrek the Musical” is presented at 2 and 8 p.m. at Greenville Theatre. For tickets, visit greenvilletheatre.org.

“Cinderella: Enchanted” is presented at 2 and 8 p.m. at Flat Rock Playhouse. This is a fresh take on a timeless classic, for children and adults. For tickets, visit flatrockplayhouse.org/cinderella.

Sunday, June 18

Day Out With Thomas: The Color Tour is at Tweetsie Railroad in Blowing Rock. The event includes a 20-minute interactive train ride featuring a talking Thomas the Tank Engine locomotive, entertainment, outdoor activities and more. For tickets and details, visit tweetsie.com.

“Cinderella: Enchanted” is presented at 8 p.m. at Flat Rock Playhouse.

This is a fresh take on a timeless classic, for children and adults. For tickets, visit flatrockplayhouse.org/cinderella.

“Shrek the Musical” is presented at 3 p.m. at Greenville Theatre. For tickets, visit greenvilletheatre.org.

Monday, June 19

Egg Drop Challenge for ages 5 – 12 is at 2 p.m. at the Anderson Road Library. Use skills and recyclables to keep an egg from breaking. Supplies provided. Visit greenvillelibrary.org.

Tuesday, June 20

Roper Mountain Science Center presentations are at several Greenville County Library locations. Summer Reading tickets are required. For schedule and details, visit greenvillelibrary.org.

Wednesday, June 21

“Cinderella: Enchanted” is presented at 2 and 7:30 p.m. at Flat Rock Playhouse. This is a fresh take on a timeless classic, for children and adults. For tickets, visit flatrockplayhouse.org/cinderella.

Thursday, June 22

Maker Day: Thunder Lizards for ages 5 – 11 is 9 a.m. – noon at TR Makers Co. For details and registration, visit trmakersco.org.

2023 Water Games are at 2 p.m. at the Spartanburg Main Library. For details, visit spartanburglibraries.org.

“Cinderella: Enchanted” is presented at 2 and 7:30 p.m. at Flat Rock Playhouse. This is a fresh take on a timeless classic, for children and adults. For tickets, visit flatrockplayhouse.org/cinderella.

Touch a Truck with the Boiling Springs Fire Department is at 3 p.m. at the Boiling Springs Library. For details, visit spartanburglibraries.org.

Girl Scout Night is 4 – 8 p.m. at the Upcountry History Museum. For details and registration, visit upcountryhistory.org.

Moonlight Movies is at Greer City Park. For details, visit cityofgreer.org/740/Moonlight-Movies.

“Shrek the Musical” is presented at 7:30 p.m. at Greenville Theatre. For tickets, visit greenvilletheatre.org.

Furman University’s Lakeside Concert is at 7:30 p.m. and features The Foreign Landers. Admission is free. Visit furman.edu/academics/music/camps-conferences/music-by-the-lake.

Friday, June 23

Maker Day: Galaxy Quest for ages 5 – 11 is 9 a.m. – noon at TR Makers Co. For details and registration, visit trmakersco.org.

Starry Nights programs are at Roper Mountain Science Center. “Take Flight” is at 4:30 p.m., “Invaders of Mars” is at 6 p.m. and “Solar Superstorms” is at 7:30 p.m. Advance ticket purchases are required. For details, visit ropermountain.org.

“Shrek the Musical” is presented at 8 p.m. at Greenville Theatre. For tickets, visit greenvilletheatre.org.

“Cinderella: Enchanted” is presented at 8 p.m. at Flat Rock Playhouse. This is a fresh take on a timeless classic, for children and adults. For tickets, visit flatrockplayhouse.org/cinderella.

Saturday, June 24

The TD Saturday Market is 8 a.m. – noon in downtown Greenville. For vendors, children’s events and more, visit saturdaymarketlive.com.

Toddler Time is at 10:30 a.m. at the Upcountry History Museum. Explore the world of Eric Carle. For details and registration, visit upcountryhistory.org.

Author Event: Meet author Jessica Khoury and hear about her new book, "The Ruby Code" at 11 a.m. at the Spartanburg Main Library. Most suitable for the ages 8 – 12. For details, visit spartanburglibraries.org.

“Shrek the Musical” is presented at 2 and 8 p.m. at Greenville Theatre. For tickets, visit greenvilletheatre.org.

“Cinderella: Enchanted” is presented at 2 and 8 p.m. at Flat Rock Playhouse. This is a fresh take on a timeless classic, for children and adults. For tickets, visit flatrockplayhouse.org/cinderella.

Sunday, June 25

“Cinderella: Enchanted” is presented at 2 p.m. at Flat Rock Playhouse. This is a fresh take on a timeless classic, for children and adults. For tickets, visit flatrockplayhouse.org/cinderella.

“Shrek the Musical” is presented at 3 p.m. at Greenville Theatre. For tickets, visit greenvilletheatre.org.

Monday, June 26

Roper Mountain Science Center presentations are at several Greenville County Library locations. Summer Reading tickets are required. For schedule and details, visit greenvillelibrary.org.

Tuesday, June 27

Mini Makers: Little Bug Explorers for ages 2 – 5 is 9 – 10 a.m. at TR Makers Co. For details and registration, visit trmakersco.org.

Park Hop Play Date is 10 a.m. – noon at Tyger River Park in Duncan. For details, visit parkhop.org.

Wednesday, June 28

“Cinderella: Enchanted” is presented at 7:30 p.m. at Flat Rock Playhouse.

This is a fresh take on a timeless classic, for children and adults. For tickets, visit flatrockplayhouse.org/cinderella.

Thursday, June 29

Maker Day: Glow Up for ages 5 – 11 is 9 a.m. – noon at TR Makers Co. For details and registration, visit trmakersco.org.

“Cinderella: Enchanted” is presented at 2 and 7:30 p.m. at Flat Rock Playhouse.  This is a fresh take on a timeless classic, for children and adults. For tickets, visit flatrockplayhouse.org/cinderella.

Family Craft Night: Art Around the World is 5 – 7 p.m. (drop in) at the Five Forks Branch Library. Visit greenvillelibrary.org.

Moonlight Movies is at Greer City Park. For details, visit cityofgreer.org/740/Moonlight-Movies.

Furman University’s Lakeside Concert is at 7:30 p.m. and features the Air National Guard Band of the South. Admission is free. Visit furman.edu/academics/music/camps-conferences/music-by-the-lake.

Friday, June 30

Maker Day: Super Hero for ages 5 – 11 is 9 a.m. – noon at TR Makers Co. For details and registration, visit trmakersco.org.

Outdoor Story Time is at 10 a.m. at the Hughes Main Library. Visit greenvillelibrary.org.

Starry Nights programs are at Roper Mountain Science Center. “Take Flight” is at 4:30 p.m., “Invaders of Mars” is at 6 p.m. and “Solar Superstorms” is at 7:30 p.m. Advance ticket purchases are required. For details, visit ropermountain.org.

“Cinderella: Enchanted” is presented at 8 p.m. at Flat Rock Playhouse. This is a fresh take on a timeless classic, for children and adults. For tickets, visit flatrockplayhouse.org/cinderella.

This article originally appeared on Greenville News: Our Upstate Parent June Calendar: Things to do for kids and parents