February 2023 events: Things to do in Greenville and the Upstate
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Wednesday, Feb. 1
Cards for Kids is at 3:30 p.m. at the Five Forks Branch Library. Make Valentine's Day cards for children who are hospitalized. Ages 5 – 11. Visit greenvillelibrary.org.
Kids Explore: Textile Arts is at 4 p.m. at the Spartanburg Main Library. Ages 6 – 12. For details, visit spartanburglibraries.org.
Teen Tabletop Extravaganza is at 4 p.m. at the Boiling Springs Library. Ages 12 – 18. For details, visit spartanburglibraries.org.
Thursday, Feb. 2
Splendid Sugar Cookie is 3:30 – 5 p.m. at the Travelers Rest Library. Ages 9 – 14. Drop in to decorate sugar cookies while supplies last. Visit greenvillelibrary.org.
Teens Play: Sherlock Holmes Escape Room at 4 p.m. at the Woodruff Library. Ages 12 – 18. For details, visit spartanburglibraries.org.
Neighborhood Night is 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. at Upcountry History Museum.Drop-in to explore the museum and its changing exhibitions. No registration required. Admission is free. For details, visit upcountryhistory.org.
Friday, Feb. 3
National Wear Red Day – American Heart Association –Wear red to raise awareness for the danger women face from heart disease. Learn more at goredforwomen.org.
Little Sprouts’ Day Out is at 10:30 a.m. at the Spartanburg Main Library. Enjoy family fun play that inspires creativity, exploration, and conversation. This activity is most suitable for ages birth – 3 years. Visit the Barrett Room entrance 30 minutes before the program to pick up a ticket for entry into the Barrett Room. For details, visit spartanburglibraries.org.
First Friday programs are 1:30 – 4:30 at Roper Mountain Science Center. For details, visit ropermountain.org.
Starry Nights programs are at Roper Mountain Science Center. “Magic Treehouse: Space Mission” is at 4:30 p.m., “The Little Star that Could” is at 6 p.m. and “Eclipse: The Sun Revealed” is at 7:30 p.m. Advance ticket purchases are required. For details, visit ropermountain.org.
A Campfire Talk with Ranger Madison is 5 – 6 p.m. at Paris Mountain State Park. For details, visit southcarolinaparks.com/products/10003144.
Saturday, Feb. 4
“The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane” is presented at 10:30 a.m., 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. at South Carolina Children’s Theatre. For tickets, visit scchildrenstheatre.org/the-miraculous-journey-of-edward-tulane.
Little Sprouts’ Day Out is at 10:30 a.m. at the Spartanburg Main Library. Enjoy family fun play that inspires creativity, exploration, and conversation. This activity is most suitable for ages birth – 3 years. Visit the Barrett Room entrance 30 minutes before the program to pick up a ticket for entry into the Barrett Room. For details, visit spartanburglibraries.org.
Birding 101: Winter Residents is offered at Conestee Nature Preserve. For details and registration, visit conesteepreserve.org/events.
Sunday Feb. 5
“The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane” is presented at 2 and 6 p.m. at South Carolina Children’s Theatre. For tickets, visit scchildrenstheatre.org/the-miraculous-journey-of-edward-tulane.
The Greenville Swamp Rabbits play at 3 p.m. at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena. For tickets and details, visit bonsecoursarena.com.
Monday, Feb. 6
Mini Makers: Wreck This Journal is at 4 p.m. at the Boiling Springs Library. Ages 6 – 12. For details, visit spartanburglibraries.org.
Mini Makers: DIY Valentines is at 4:30 p.m. at the Cyrill-Westside Library. Supplies are limited to the first 30 children. Ages 6 – 12. For details, visit spartanburglibraries.org.
Teens Watch: “Wednesday” at 6:30 p.m. at the Cyrill-Westside Library. Watch the first episode of the Netflix show, “Wednesday.” Ages 12 – 18. For details, visit spartanburglibraries.org.
Tuesday, Feb. 7
Mo Willems Drive-In Movie is at 10 a.m. at the Hughes Main Library. Watch a short video based on a Mo Willems story. Bring a box big enough to sit in. Materials to decorate boxes will be provided. Ages 5 and younger. For details, visit greenvillelibrary.org.
Healthy Hustle is at 10 a.m. at TCMU-Greenville. Today’s active event is gladiator jousting. For details, visit tcmupstate.org.
Mini Makers: Bad Art Night is at 4 p.m. at the Woodruff Library. Ages 6 – 12. Registration is limited. For details, visit spartanburglibraries.org.
Teen Escape Room: The Werewolf Experiment is at 4:30 p.m. at the Spartanburg Main Library. Ages 12 – 18. For details, visit spartanburglibraries.org.
Thursday, Feb. 9
Homeschool: "You"niquely You! is at 2:30 p.m. at the Cowpens Library. Ages 6 – 12. Decorate a large cardstock cutout to look like the wonderfully one-of-a-kind you. For details, visit spartanburglibraries.org.
Friday, Feb. 10
Mo Willems Drive-In Movie is at 10 a.m. at the Taylors Library. Watch a short video based on a Mo Willems story. Bring a box big enough to sit in. Materials to decorate boxes will be provided. Ages 5 and younger. For details, visit greenvillelibrary.org.
Mini Makers: Mad Science Lab is at 4 p.m. at the Middle Tyger Library. Ages 6 – 12. Registration is limited. Dress to get messy. For details, visit spartanburglibraries.org.
The Spartanburg Youth Theatre presents “Disney’s Newsies Jr.” at 4:30 p.m. at the Chapman Cultural Center. Tickets are $20 each for adults, $15 each for ages 18 and younger, with a discount for groups of five or more. This show is best enjoyed by ages 6 and older. For tickets and details, visit spartanburgyouththeatre.com/upcomingproduction or call 864-582-ARTS (2787).
Starry Nights programs are at Roper Mountain Science Center. “Magic Treehouse: Space Mission” is at 4:30 p.m., “The Little Star that Could” is at 6 p.m. and “Eclipse: The Sun Revealed” is at 7:30 p.m. Advance ticket purchases are required. For details, visit ropermountain.org.
The Ties and Tiaras Sweetheart Dance, for girls ages 5 and older along with their date, is at the Cleveland Park Event Center. The event includes dinner, dancing and more. Tickets are $60 per pair ($30 for each additional child). For details and tickets, visit bit.ly/TiesAndTiaras2023.
The Jurassic World Live Tour is at 7 p.m. at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena. The production features more than 24 film-accurate, life-sized dinosaurs, with scale, speed and ferocity, operated by animatronics and performers. For tickets and details, visit bonsecoursarena.com.
Saturday, Feb. 11
Toddler Time is at 10:30 a.m. at the Upcountry History Museum. Explore the Works by Warhol exhibit. For details and registration, visit upcountryhistory.org.
The Jurassic World Live Tour is at 11 a.m., 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena. The production features more than 24 film-accurate, life-sized dinosaurs, with scale, speed and ferocity, operated by animatronics and performers. For tickets and details, visit bonsecoursarena.com.
Paper Collage – Family Funday drop-in workshop is 1 – 4 p.m. at Spartanburg Art Museum. For details and registration, visit spartanburgartmuseum.org.
The Spartanburg Youth Theatre presents “Disney’s Newsies Jr.” at 6 p.m. at the Chapman Cultural Center. Tickets are $20 each for adults, $15 each for ages 18 and younger, with a discount for groups of five or more. This show is best enjoyed by ages 6 and older. For tickets and details, visit spartanburgyouththeatre.com/upcomingproduction or call 864-582-ARTS (2787).
Sunday Feb. 12
The Jurassic World Live Tour is at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena. The production features more than 24 film-accurate, life-sized dinosaurs, with scale, speed and ferocity, operated by animatronics and performers. For tickets and details, visit bonsecoursarena.com.
The Spartanburg Youth Theatre presents “Disney’s Newsies Jr.” at 2 p.m. at the Chapman Cultural Center. Tickets are $20 each for adults, $15 each for ages 18 and younger, with a discount for groups of five or more. This show is best enjoyed by ages 6 and older. For tickets and details, visit spartanburgyouththeatre.com/upcomingproduction or call 864-582-ARTS (2787).
Monday, Feb. 13
Homeschool: Hidden Figures Space Capsule is at 2 p.m. at the Woodruff Library. Learn about the women of NASA and their contributions to the program while participating in a timed building challenge. Most suitable for ages 6 – 12. For details, visit spartanburglibraries.org.
Tuesday, Feb. 14 – Happy Valentine’s Day
Tell Me A Story Theatre – “Be a Friend” is at 9:45 and 11a.m. at South Carolina Children’s Theatre in the lobby. This event is for pre-K – early elementary ages. Admission is free. The parking lot fee is waived. Material often includes audience participation or simple interaction and will last no longer than 30 minutes. Reservations are not required. Visit scchildrenstheatre.org/tell-me-a-story-theatre-2.
Healthy Hustle is at 10 a.m. at TCMU-Greenville. Today’s active event is Valentine’s Fitness Bingo. For details, visit tcmupstate.org.
Wednesday, Feb. 15
TAG (Teen Advisory Group) meets at 4:30 p.m. online and at the Spartanburg Main Library. Ages 12 – 18. For details, visit spartanburglibraries.org.
The Greenville Swamp Rabbits play at 7:05 p.m. at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena. For tickets and details, visit bonsecoursarena.com.
Thursday, Feb. 16
Third Thursday: For the Love of STEM themed programs are 1:30 – 4:30 at Roper Mountain Science Center. For details and tickets, visit ropermountain.org.
Covered in Dots is at 3:30 p.m. at the Landrum Library. Create artwork inspired by Yayoi Kusama. Ages 6 – 12. Registration is required. For details, visit spartanburglibraries.org.
Friday, Feb. 17
Teens Make: Arm Knit Scarves at 4:30 p.m. at the Spartanburg Main Library. Ages 12 – 18. For details, visit spartanburglibraries.org.
Starry Nights programs are at Roper Mountain Science Center. “Magic Treehouse: Space Mission” is at 4:30 p.m., “The Little Star that Could” is at 6 p.m. and “Eclipse: The Sun Revealed” is at 7:30 p.m. Advance ticket purchases are required. For details, visit ropermountain.org.
The Greenville Swamp Rabbits play at 7:05 p.m. at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena. For tickets and details, visit bonsecoursarena.com.
Gilbert and Sullivan’s “Pirates of Penzance” is presented by Sarah Reese Lyric Theatre at 7:30 p.m. at McAlister Auditorium at Furman University. For details, visit furman.edu/academics/music/event-calendar.
Saturday, Feb. 18
Science Saturday: Earthquake! for ages 4 – 6 is at the Greenville Zoo. For details and registration, visit greenvillezoo.com.
The Greenville Concert Band presents "It's Gershwin, by George! With Aaron and Lenny!" at 2 p.m. at the Hughes Main Library. For details, visit greenvillelibrary.org.
“The Planets” featuring NASA Visuals is presented by the Greenville Symphony Orchestra at the Peace Concert. For tickets and details, visit greenvillesymphony.org and peacecenter.org.
Sunday Feb. 19
Gilbert and Sullivan’s “Pirates of Penzance” is presented by Sarah Reese Lyric Theatre at 2 p.m. at McAlister Auditorium at Furman University. For details, visit furman.edu/academics/music/event-calendar.
The Greenville Swamp Rabbits play at 3:05 p.m. at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena. For tickets and details, visit bonsecoursarena.com.
Monday, Feb. 20
Art Adventures: Painting Without Brushes is at 4 p.m. at the Boiling Springs Library. Ages 6 – 12. For details, visit spartanburglibraries.org.
Teen Treats: Chocolate Overload is at 4 p.m. at the Landrum Library. Ages 12 – 18. Registration is required. For details, visit spartanburglibraries.org.
Mini Makers: Symmetrical Snowflakes is at 4 p.m. at the Pacolet Library. For details, visit spartanburglibraries.org.
Teen Makers: Harry Potter Wands is at 6:30 p.m. at the Cyrill-Westside Library. Ages 12 – 18. For details, visit spartanburglibraries.org.
Tuesday, Feb. 21
Mini Makers: All the World's a Stage is 9 – 10 a.m. at TR Makers Co. Ages 2 – 5. Learn how to get your puppet to tell a story, wiggle with the music, and show their expressions from happy to sad and everything in between. For details and registration, visit trmakersco.org/product/mm-s23-k4.
Healthy Hustle is at 10 a.m. at TCMU-Greenville. Today’s active event is Gold Rush. For details, visit tcmupstate.org.
Toddler Time is at 10:30 a.m. at the Upcountry History Museum. Explore the Works by Warhol exhibit. For details and registration, visit upcountryhistory.org.
Stay & Play for ages 2 – 6 is at 10:30 a.m. at the Hughes Main Library. Build Kindergarten readiness skills at this drop-in event. For details, visit greenvillelibrary.org.
LEGO Club is at 3:30 p.m. at the Hughes Main Library. Ages 6 – 11. For details, visit greenvillelibrary.org.
Mini Makers: Wreck This Journal is at 3:30 p.m. at the Chesnee Library. Ages 6 – 12. For details, visit spartanburglibraries.org.
Wednesday, Feb. 22
The Greenville Swamp Rabbits play at 7:05 p.m. at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena. For tickets and details, visit bonsecoursarena.com.
Thursday, Feb. 23
Therapy Dog Thursday is 2 – 4 p.m. at TCMU-Greenville. For details, visit tcmupstate.org.
Cosplay Workshop: Magic! is at 4:30 p.m. at the Spartanburg Main Library. Ages 12 – 18. For details, visit spartanburglibraries.org.
Family Craft Night: Book Characters We Love is 5 – 7 p.m. (drop in) at the Five Forks Branch Library. Visit greenvillelibrary.org.
Friday, Feb. 24
Getting Your Bearings: A Middle Grades Study of Geography and Cartography is 1 – 4 p.m. at TR Makers Co. Adventure through the topography of your favorite landmarks in South Carolina, across the United States and around the world. Ages 11 and older. For details and registration, visit trmakersco.org.
Starry Nights programs are at Roper Mountain Science Center. “Magic Treehouse: Space Mission” is at 4:30 p.m., “The Little Star that Could” is at 6 p.m. and “Eclipse: The Sun Revealed” is at 7:30 p.m. Advance ticket purchases are required. For details, visit ropermountain.org.
Silent Disco is at the Wyche Pavilion at the Peace Center. For details, visit peacecenter.org.
Saturday, Feb. 25
Zookeeping Kids – Art of the Job for ages 8 – 11 is 10 a.m. – noon at the Greenville Zoo. The cost is $20 each for members and $30 each for nonmembers. Experience what it is like to work at a zoo. For details and registration, visit greenvillezoo.com.
Fort building and a picnic in the preserve is 10 a.m. – noon at Conestee Nature Preserve. For details and registration, visit conesteepreserve.org/events.
Monday, Feb. 27
Book-ish Book Club: “Black Boy Joy” is at 4:30 p.m. at the Spartanburg Main Library. Ages 10 – 12. For details about the club and borrowing a copy of the book or receiving a copy along with book swag, visit spartanburglibraries.org.
Tuesday, Feb. 28
Healthy Hustle is at 10 a.m. at TCMU-Greenville. Today’s active event is soccer. For details, visit tcmupstate.org.
Origami Pets for age 5 – 11 is at 3:30 p.m. at the Hughes Main Library. Visit greenvillelibrary.org.
Mini Makers: T-Rex Tea Party is at 4 p.m. at the Woodruff Library. Ages 6 – 12. Registration is limited. For details, visit spartanburglibraries.org.
“BEETLEJUICE” the Broadway musical opens at 7:30 p.m. at the Peace Center. For content advisory and ticket information, visit peacecenter.org.
ARTS
South Carolina Children’s Theatre offers classes for grades pre-K – 12. For details visit, scchildrenstheatre.org.
Spartanburg Youth Theatre offers classes for grades K4 – 12. Spring classes begin the week of Feb. 20. For full class listings and to enroll, visit spartanburgyouththeatre.com or call 864-585-8278.
Engage in music at the Lawson Academy of the Arts – Private lessons and group classes are offered for musicians of all ages and levels with instruction from Converse University professors and student-teachers. Learn to play piano or enroll in an ensemble. For details, call 864-596-9022.
Arts programs are at TR Makers. Programs include homeschool classes, Afterschool Makers Elementary (grades K5 – 5), Afterschool Art School (grades 2 – 6), and more. For cost and registration, visit trmakersco.org.
Display Your Art – The Back Door Art Gallery in Fountain Inn has a kids’ art wall. Children ages 12 and younger can hang one piece of their art for free for one month. For specifications and contact information, visit backdoorartgallery.com.
Music Adventure Classes are at 10 a.m. Mondays at Swamp Rabbit Café. Classes are geared for pre-K – K but all ages are welcome. The cost is $15 per class ($5 for each additional sibling) and includes a coffee and pastry. For details and registration, visit @musicadventure on Instagram or email musicadventureforkids@gmail.com.
FAMILY FUN, LEARNING, AND MORE
Afternoon Explorations are 1:30 – 4:30 Tuesdays – Fridays at Roper Mountain Science Center. For details, visit ropermountain.org.
Little Learners Club, available from the Greenville County Library System, is designed especially for children under age 5 to encourage the development of kindergarten readiness skills using the Palmetto Basics. Details are at greenvillelibrary.org/kids/little-learners-club.
Free Books – Greenville First Steps has launched a pilot of Dolly Parton's Imagination Library in Greenville County. Dolly Parton's Imagination Library is an early literacy program that mails free age-appropriate books each month to registered children from birth to age 5. Currently in Greenville County, children in 29690, 29611, and 29669can sign up for Imagination Library. Registration is available at ImaginationLibrary.com.
Story Time is at 10 a.m. Thursdays at Barnes and Noble at Greenridge. For details, visit stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/2221.
Wild Things: The Art of Maurice Sendak is open at Upcountry History Museum through March 5. Visitors of all ages will experience the fantastical imagination of Maurice Sendak as they explore over 50 pieces of original artwork and step into the pages of his beloved books. For details, visit upcountryhistory.org.
Family Story Time for ages birth – 5 is Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. at the Pendleton and Lander Memorial Libraries, Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. at the Powdersville Library, and Thursdays and Saturdays at 10:30 a.m. at the Anderson Main Library. Visit andersonlibrary.org.
Preschool and Toddler Story Times are offered at Spartanburg Library locations. For details, visit spartanburglibraries.org.
Preschool Story Time for ages 3 – 5 is at 9:15 and 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays at the Anderson Main Library. Visit andersonlibrary.org.
Toddler Storytime for ages 18 – 36 months is at 9:15 and 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays at the Anderson Main Library. Visit andersonlibrary.org.
Preschool Storytimes for ages 2 – 5 are offered at the Pickens County Library. Call 864-850-7077 or visit pickenscountylibrarysystem.com.
STRIDES, a nonprofit program, offers individualized instruction for ages 6 – 20 who need to catch up before school starts. Students with disabilities or ESOL are welcome. Virtual instruction is available. In-person or virtual tutoring is available at Cherrydale, Fountain Inn, Greer, Boiling Springs or Easley. For details, call 864-246-9898 or stridestutor.org.
PARENTS
Well Walkers is offered Feb. 7, 14, and 23 at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena. The arena concourse will be open from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. for anyone who wants to have a temperature-controlled space to exercise. Each loop around the concourse is a quarter mile. Well Walkers is a free event with no registration or prior notice required. Free parking for participants is provided in the VIP lot at the arena, located off Church Street. For details, visit bonsecoursarena.com.
MOMS Club of Spartanburg and MOMS Club of Spartanburg-North offer support for all moms in the area. The groups have regular park plays, library visits, potlucks, mom crafts, kid crafts, book club, Moms Night Out, community service projects, seasonal activities and more. For more information email, momsclubofspartanburg@gmail.com or northspartanburgmoms@gmail.com.
This article originally appeared on Greenville News: February 2023 events: Things to do in Greenville and the Upstate
