Greenville events: Find books, enjoy outdoor theater and stroll through TD Saturday Market
Buckle up, the back-to-school ride is about to begin – some Upstate families are already well into the school year.
Get some great tips on organizing your family for this year, find out how to tame your closet with classic pieces, and stay on top of family-friendly events with Upstate Parent’s August calendar. It’s all in print and online at upstateparent.com.
This weekend, stock up on some great books for all ages, rock a laser show at Roper Mountain Science Center, encounter dinosaurs, and more.
The Really Good, Big, Cheap Book Sale
The Really Good, Big, Cheap Book Sale, benefitting Greenville Literacy Association, is Aug. 12 – 14 at McAlister Square. For details, visit greenvilleliteracy.org.
Roper Mountain Science Center
Laser Days of Summer are Aug. 12 at Roper Mountain Science Center. That ‘90s Laser Show is at 6 p.m. Beatles: Sgt. Pepper’s Laser Show is at 7:30 p.m. Laser Rolling Stones is at 9 p.m. Advance ticket purchases are required. For details, visit ropermountain.org.
Laser Days of Summer are Aug. 13 at Roper Mountain Science Center. Laser Pop Rox is at 6 p.m. Laser Queen is at 7:30 p.m. Pink Floyd: The Wall is at 9 p.m. Advance ticket purchases are required. For details, visit ropermountain.org.
Mauldin Theater Company
“In The Heights” is presented by Mauldin Theater Company through Aug. 14 at Mauldin Cultural Center. For tickets, visit mauldinculturalcenter.org.
The TD Saturday Market
The TD Saturday Market is 8 a.m. – noon on Aug. 13 in downtown Greenville. For vendors, children’s events and more, visit saturdaymarketlive.com.
Upcountry History Museum
Toddler Time – Dinosaurs: Land of Fire and Ice is at 10:30 a.m. on Aug. 13 and 16 at the Upcountry History Museum. For details, visit upcountryhistory.org.
Bon Secours Wellness Arena
Beat the heat with an indoor walk from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. on Aug. 16, 18, 23, and 30 at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena. The ¼-mile concourse will be open and admission is free. Visit bonsecoursarena.com/events/detail/well-walkers-7.
Starry Nights at Roper Mountain Science Center
Starry Nights return on Aug. 19 and 26 at Roper Mountain Science Center. “Magic Treehouse” is at 4:30 and 6 p.m. “Tales of the Maya Skies” is at 7:30 p.m. Laser Days of Summer is at 9 p.m. Advance ticket purchases are required. For details, visit ropermountain.org.
Build a Muscle Car
Build a Muscle Car with Your Mini-Mechanic is Aug. 20 at select Lowe’s stores. In this hands-on workshop, kids will construct a creative container to store their own little gems and trinkets. Register by Aug. 19. at lowes.com/events.
Auditions for Mauldin Youth Theatre
Auditions for Mauldin Youth Theatre’s “Once on This Island JR.” are on Aug. 20 at Mauldin Cultural Center. For details, visit mauldinculturalcenter.org/events/theatre-season/auditions.
Five Forks Library
Baby Play Date is at 10 a.m. on Aug. 23 at the Five Forks Library. Babies ages 0 – 18 months and their caregivers are invited to an open playtime. Visit greenvillelibrary.org.
Anderson Main Library
Family Night: “The Story of Zippers and Buttons” by Leigh Ann Buckner and Mary McAlister is at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 23 at the Anderson Main Library. Longtime Anderson educators have collaborated on a new picture book for children, “Zippers and Buttons.” This story of two very different cats is written by Leigh Ann Buckner and illustrated in watercolor by Mary McAlister. Learn about the book’s creation and purchase a copy of the book to be signed. For details, visit andersonlibrary.org.
Miracle Hill’s Annual Kids Ninja Challenge
Miracle Hill’s Annual Kids Ninja Challenge is a family-friendly fundraising event for children ages 4 – 12. The event starts at 8 a.m. on Aug. 27 at the YMCA program Center in Simpsonville. It includes more than 10 obstacles on a .75-mile course, along with food trucks, inflatables and face painting. Register at runsignup.com/kidsninjachallenge.
This article originally appeared on Greenville News: Upcoming Greenville events: Book sale, Outdoor Theater and more
