Long days, going fast: Family fun for the week of July 7
The days are long right now, in the best possible way. This week, enjoy the sun, the sunflowers and even the stars. There’s plenty more for your week at upstateparent.com. Start with Upstate Parent’s annual birthday guide and continue throughout the month with tips for getting ready for fall consignment sales, what’s hot in summer travel gear and more.
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Starry Nights and Laser Days of Summer programs are July 7 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. Laser “Pink Floyd: The Wall” is at 9 p.m. Advance ticket purchases are required. For details, visit ropermountain.org.
The South Carolina Sunflower Festival is July 8 and 9 at Denver Downs Farm in Anderson. Date-specific tickets are required. Tickets include access to 30+ farm attractions and games, vendor market, photo props, and 1 cut sunflower per adult ticket or child ticket to take home. For tickets and details, visit denverdownsfarm.com/sunflower-festival.
Toddler Time is at 10:30 a.m. July 8 at the Upcountry History Museum. Explore the world of Eric Carle. For details and registration, visit upcountryhistory.org.
Summer movies – “Sonic the Hedgehog 2” and “The Paw Patrol” are shown July 11 and 12 at select Regal theaters. See details at regmovies.com/static/en/us/smx.
Mini Makers: Tots on the Go for ages 2 – 5 is 9 – 10 a.m. July 11 at TR Makers Co. For details and registration, visit trmakersco.org.
Sing Along with Dr. Jean, a musical event with acclaimed singer, author, teacher, and creator of the favorite Tooty Ta, is at 10 a.m. July 12 at the Five Forks Library. Ages 3 – 7. Visit greenvillelibrary.org.
Puppet Show: “Three Billy Goats Gruff” is at 2 p.m. July 12 at the Spartanburg Main Library. For details, visit spartanburglibraries.org.
Interactive Movie: “Moana” is at 10:30 a.m. July 13 at the Five Forks Library. Visit greenvillelibrary.org.
Watch a Moonlight Movie July 13 at Greer City Park. For details, visit cityofgreer.org/740/Moonlight-Movies.
Furman University’s Lakeside Concert is at 7:30 p.m. July 13. Admission is free. Visit furman.edu/academics/music/camps-conferences/music-by-the-lake.
Park Hop Play Date is 10 a.m. – noon July 14 at Mauldin City Center Park. For details, visit parkhop.org.
Register now for July hikes at Paris Mountain State Park. A Creek Ranger hike for all ages is July 14 and 28 and Aug. 4. Register at to southcarolinaparks.com/products/10003610. A Turtle Trail Naturalist Hike for ages 8 and older with an adult is July 21. Register at southcarolinaparks.com/products/10003852.
Main Event opens July 12 at 225 Entertainment Blvd., Greenville. Grand opening events begin July 14. The first 200 guests in line at 10 a.m. on July 14 will win one year of free laser tag at Main Event Greenville. July 15 is dedicated to local charity partner Pendleton Place, with $10 donations made for every strike bowled with a goal of raising $10,000. July 16 is the Big Super Fun Sundae Challenge awarding a free sundae to any family who can finish the entire sundae in 5 minutes. For details, visit mainevent.com/greenville.
Summer Adventures are at Roper Mountain Science Center – 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. (last entry is at 3 p.m.) Tuesdays – Saturdays through July 29. Admission is free for members, $12 per adult, $10 per child (ages 3 –12) for nonmembers, $5 for those with EBT card (on site purchase only, 4 ticket maximum). Explore the new building and exhibits including the Orientation, Nature Exchange, Our Water Story, and Sustainable Future, the traveling exhibit “How People Make Things,” pet a stingray in the Marine Lab, discover the Living History Farm (through 2:30 p.m.), visit the outdoor Dinosaur Trails and more. For details and tickets, visit ropermountain.org.
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