Festival season begins
‘Tis the season to plan ahead. Festival season is gearing up and ticketed events abound. But there are still lots of “decide at the last minute” things to do, both indoors and out. This month, don’t miss Upstate Parent’s full calendar of events, plus resources for all ages and stages, tips on navigating parenthood from birth through the toddler years, and so much more. It’s all coming up at upstateparent.com.
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Starry Nights programs are at Roper Mountain Science Center Sept. 8. “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 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.
Mini Makers: Arts Lead Learning is 9 – 10 a.m. Sept. 12 at TR Makers Co. Recommended for ages 2 – 5 with a grown-up. Stations and activities build on the four core goals of the Mini Makers program: encouraging creative play, social interactions and community building, educational development, and developing fine and gross motor skills. For details, cost and registration, visit trmakersco.org.
Visit the Pop-Up Seed Library Sept. 12 at the Greer Library. Take home free seeds. For details, visit greenvillelibrary.org.
“Don’t Hug Doug,” a Tell-Me-a-Story-Theatre show is at 10 and 11 a.m. Sept. 12 at South Carolina Children’s Theatre. For details, visit scchildrenstheatre.org/tell-me-a-story-theatre-2.
Tell Me About It Tuesday: Spider Monkey is at 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Sept. 12 at the Greenville Zoo. Included with admission. For details, visit greenvillezoo.com.
Looking ahead:
For parents – euphoria, Greenville’s award-winning food, wine, and music festival includes more than 55 events over the course of four days, Sept. 14 – 17, ranging from classrooms, lunch and learns, and wine seminars to musical performances, signature events and guest chef dinners. All guests must be ages 21 or older. For tickets and schedule, visit euphoriagreenville.com.
Mauldin's 13th Annual SOOIE BBQ Cook-Off is 6 – 9 p.m. Sept. 15 at Mauldin Cultural Center. The event includes food, live music and family fun. For details, visit mauldinculturalcenter.org.
Penske Touch-a-Truck is at The TD Saturday Market 8 a.m. – noon Sept. 16 in downtown Greenville. For vendors, children’s events and more, visit saturdaymarketlive.com.
Marsh Music Opening Day Sept. 16 – TCMU's newest exhibit, Marsh Music, opens today at 9 a.m. at TCMU-Greenville. In honor of Froggy, the exhibit's main character, guests can make a frog tambourine, join in a frog hop relay race, and enjoy a performance from Conestee Nature Preserve's Frog Band. For details, visit tcmupstate.org.
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.
Splash and Bubbles: Dive In, Lend a Fin opens Sept. 23 at the Upcountry History Museum. Join Splash, Bubbles, and the Reeftown Rangers in exploring marine biology, ocean science and different ocean ecosystems. The exhibit continues through Feb. 4, 2024. For details, visit upcountryhistory.org/event/splash-bubbles-dive-in-lend-a-fin.
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