September calendar of family events

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Friday, Sept. 1

The North Carolina Apple Festival is in Hendersonville. For a full schedule of events, visit ncapplefestival.org.

Kids Play: LEGO at 4 p.m. at the Boiling Springs Library. Children of all ages are welcome to participate, but this activity is most suitable for ages 6 – 12. For details, visit spartanburglibraries.org.

Starry Nights programs are at Roper Mountain Science Center. “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.

Saturday, Sept. 2

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

The North Carolina Apple Festival is in Hendersonville. For a full schedule of events, visit ncapplefestival.org.

Family Fun Day is 10 a.m. – noon at the Upcountry History Museum. Explore the world of Eric Carle, meet The Very Hungry Caterpillar and explore “Frontiers: Past and Future” and “Face the Inferno.” For details, visit upcountryhistory.org.

Saturday Story Time is at 10:30 a.m. at the Cyrill-Westside Library. Best suited for ages 5 and younger. For details, visit spartanburglibraries.org.

The Village Launch Market is noon – 4 p.m. in West Greenville on Burdette Street and Pendleton Street. For details, visit villagelaunch.org/village-launch-market.

Wonder Club launches at 2 p.m. at TCMU-Greenville with an American Sign Language class. Wonder Club encourages young learners to follow their curiosity. In honor of Deaf Awareness Month, join American Sign Language expert Randi Harper in this introductory course where students will learn fingerspelling and basic greetings. For details, visit tcmupstate.org/greenville/wonderclub.

Sunday, Sept. 3

The North Carolina Apple Festival is in Hendersonville. For a full schedule of events, visit ncapplefestival.org.

The Annual Mile High Kite Festival 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. in Beech Mountain, North Carolina. Kite clubs will be on hand to demonstrate flying techniques and run kid-friendly contests. Free kites will be given to children while supplies last. Activities include races with kids pulling parachute kites, face painting, kiddie rides, live music, and a variety of craft and food vendors. Admission is free. Parking is $5. The event is at 402 Beech Mountain Parkway, Beech Mountain, NC. For details, visit beechmtn.com/calendar.

Monday, Sept. 4

The North Carolina Apple Festival is in Hendersonville. For a full schedule of events, visit ncapplefestival.org.

The YMCA of Greenville Strong Kids Triathlon is at the Prisma Health YMCA Kinder Tri is for ages 4 – 8. Junior Tri is for ages 6 – 15. For details, visit ymcagreenville.org.

Tuesday, Sept. 5

Visit the Pop-Up Seed Library at the Pelham Road Library. Take home free seeds. For details, visit greenvillelibrary.org.

Tell Me About It Tuesday: Anteater and Rhea is at 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. at the Greenville Zoo. Included with admission. For details, visit greenvillezoo.com.

Preschool Story Time is at 10:30 a.m. at the Boiling Springs Library. Ages 3 – 5. For details, visit spartanburglibraries.org.

Make coffee filter butterflies at 3:30 p.m. at the Hughes Main Library. Ages 5 – 11. Visit greenvillelibrary.org.

Wednesday, Sept. 6

Baby Story Time is at 10 a.m. at the Spartanburg Main Library. Best suited for 18 months and younger. See details at spartanburglibraries.org.

Science Station: Forensic Science for ages 6 – 12 is at 10:30 a.m. at the Greer Library. For details, visit greenvillelibrary.org.

Preschool Story Time is at 10:30 a.m. at the Pacolet Library. Ages 3 – 5. For details, visit spartanburglibraries.org.

Kids Explore: Hurricanes is at 4 p.m. at the Spartanburg Main Library. Best suited for ages 8 – 12. See details at spartanburglibraries.org.

Thursday, Sept. 7

Visit the Pop-Up Seed Library at the Five Forks Library. Take home free seeds. For details, visit greenvillelibrary.org.

Service Dogs 101 is at 1:30 p.m. at the Boiling Springs Library. Learn about service dogs and how to interact with them appropriately. Ages 6 – 12. For details, visit spartanburglibraries.org.

Fall Felt Sewing is at 3:30 p.m. at the Landrum Library. Ages 6 – 12. For details, visit spartanburglibraries.org.

Friday, Sept. 8

The South Carolina Apple Festival is 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.

Amazing Arachnids: An Elementary Study in Life Science is 9 a.m. – noon at TR Makers Co. Recommended for ages 5 – 12. For details, cost and registration, visit trmakersco.org/product/msall-f23-k2.

Bilingual Story Time is at 4:30 p.m. at the Hughes Main Library. For details, visit greenvillelibrary.org.

Starry Nights programs are at Roper Mountain Science Center. “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 Upstate Renaissance Faire is 5 – 10 p.m. at Greer City Park. The Faire is free, but attendees can upgrade to a VIP package or buy a Quest to enhance the experience. Visit upstaterenaissancefaire.com.

Saturday, Sept. 9

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

Kids’ Fest at Heritage Green is 10 a.m. – noon. 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.

The Upstate Renaissance Faire is 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. at Greer City Park. Today’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.

Sunday, Sept. 10

Closing today – “Very Eric Carle: A Very Hungry, Quiet, Lonely, Clumsy, Busy Exhibit” is at the Upcountry History Museum. At this play-and-learn exhibit, visitors step into the pages of author and illustrator Eric Carle’s colorful picture books and experience them as artist and reader, while discovering and playing with five special insects from his well-known children’s books. For details, visit upcountryhistory.org.

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.

Monday, Sept. 11

Mini Makers: Tapestry Weaving is at 4 p.m. at the Boiling Springs Library. Ages 6 – 12. For details, visit spartanburglibraries.org.

Teens Make: Bird Feeders at 6:30 a.m. at the Cyrill-Westside Library. Ages 12 – 18. For details, visit spartanburglibraries.org.

Tuesday, Sept. 12

Mini Makers: Arts Lead Learning is 9 – 10 a.m. 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 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. at South Carolina Children’s Theatre. For details, visit scchildrenstheatre.org/tell-me-a-story-theatre-2.

Toddler Story Time is at 10 a.m. at the Cyrill-Westside Library. Best suited for ages 3 and younger. For details, visit spartanburglibraries.org.

Tell Me About It Tuesday: Spider Monkey is at 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. at the Greenville Zoo. Included with admission. For details, visit greenvillezoo.com.

Preschool Story Time is at 10:30 a.m. at the Boiling Springs Library. Ages 3 – 5. For details, visit spartanburglibraries.org.

Toddler Story Time is at 10:30 a.m. at the Cowpens Library. Ages birth – 3. For details, visit spartanburglibraries.org.

Wednesday, Sept. 13

Hora del Cuento en Español is at 10 a.m. at the Cyrill-Westside Library. For details, visit spartanburglibraries.org.

Baby Story Time is at 10 a.m. at the Spartanburg Main Library. Best suited for 18 months and younger. See details at spartanburglibraries.org.

Preschool Story Time is at 10:30 a.m. at the Pacolet Library. Ages 3 – 5. For details, visit spartanburglibraries.org.

Toddler Story Time is at 10:30 a.m. at the Boiling Springs Library. Ages birth – 3. For details, visit spartanburglibraries.org.

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.

Five Forks Flicks is at 6 p.m. at the Five Forks Library. For details, visit greenvillelibrary.org.

Thursday, Sept. 14

Visit the Pop-Up Seed Library at the Hughes Main Library. Take home free seeds. For details, visit greenvillelibrary.org.

Mini Makers: Pirate Night is at 6:30 p.m. at the Cyrill-Westside Library. For details, visit spartanburglibraries.org.

For parents – euphoria, Greenville’s award-winning food, wine, and music festival includes more than 55 events over the course of four days, 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.

Friday, Sept. 15

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.

Amazing Arachnids: An Elementary Study in Life Science is 9 a.m. – noon at TR Makers Co. Recommended for ages 5 – 12. For details, cost and registration, visit trmakersco.org/product/msall-f23-k2.

Teen College Planning is at 4 p.m. at the Boiling Springs Library. For high school juniors and seniors – learn about the steps to college admissions, important deadlines and more. For details, visit spartanburglibraries.org.

Starry Nights programs are at Roper Mountain Science Center. “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.

Mauldin's 13th Annual SOOIE BBQ Cook-Off is 6 – 9 p.m. at Mauldin Cultural Center. The event includes food, live music and family fun. For details, visit mauldinculturalcenter.org.

For parents – euphoria, Greenville’s award-winning food, wine, and music festival includes more than 55 events over the course of four days, 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.

Saturday, Sept. 16

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

Marsh Music Opening Day – 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.

Mini Makers: Arts Lead Learning is 9 – 10 a.m. 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.

Saturday Story Time is at 10:30 a.m. at the Cyrill-Westside Library. Best suited for ages 5 and younger. For details, visit spartanburglibraries.org.

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.

“Don’t Hug Doug,” a Tell-Me-a-Story-Theatre show is at 10 and 11 a.m. at South Carolina Children’s Theatre. For details, visit scchildrenstheatre.org/tell-me-a-story-theatre-2.

Free Family Day is 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Spartanburg Science Center. For details, visit spartanburgsciencecenter.org.

Mauldin's 13th Annual SOOIE BBQ Cook-Off is 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. at Mauldin Cultural Center. The event includes food, live music and family fun. For details, visit mauldinculturalcenter.org.

The "Get Your ART On!" Arts Fair and Tunes in the Park are 5 – 9 p.m. at Greer City Park. Explore an arts and crafts market in the park, followed by a free concert by the Rhythm City Band and the final round of Greer Idol. There will also be food trucks and more live entertainment. Visit cityofgreer.org/945/Arts-Fairs.

For parents – euphoria, Greenville’s award-winning food, wine, and music festival includes more than 55 events over the course of four days, 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.

Sunday, Sept. 17

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.

For parents – euphoria, Greenville’s award-winning food, wine, and music festival includes more than 55 events over the course of four days, 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.

Monday, Sept. 18

Art Adventures After School Art Club: Matisse Spotlight is at 4 p.m. at the Boiling Springs Library. Ages 6 – 12. For details, visit spartanburglibraries.org.

Mini Makers: Cupcake Decorating is at 4:30 p.m. at the Cyrill-Westside Library. Ages 6 – 12. For details, visit spartanburglibraries.org.

Tuesday, Sept. 19

Visit the Pop-Up Seed Library at the Fountain Inn Library. Take home free seeds. For details, visit greenvillelibrary.org.

Tell Me About It Tuesday: Guenons is at 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. at the Greenville Zoo. Included with admission. For details, visit greenvillezoo.com.

Preschool Story Time is at 10:30 a.m. at the Boiling Springs Library. Ages 3 – 5. For details, visit spartanburglibraries.org.

The Governor’s School Faculty Showcase is at 7:30 pm at the SCGSAH Campus, Smith Recital Hall. This event is free and open to the public. Join on campus or live on YouTube. Visit scgsah.org.

Wednesday, Sept. 20

Baby Story Time is at 10 a.m. at the Spartanburg Main Library. Best suited for 18 months and younger. See details at spartanburglibraries.org.

Toddler Story Time is at 10:30 a.m. at the Boiling Springs Library. Ages birth – 3. For details, visit spartanburglibraries.org.

Mini Makers: DIY Ice Cream is at 4 p.m. at the Middle Tyger Library. Ages 6 – 12. For details, visit spartanburglibraries.org.

Thursday, Sept. 21

Teen Treats: Caramel Apples is at 4 p.m. at the Cowpens Library. Ages 12 – 18. For details, visit spartanburglibraries.org.

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

“The Hunchback of Notre Dame” is presented by Mauldin Theatre Company at 7:30 p.m. at the Mauldin Cultural Center. For details and tickets, visit mauldinculturalcenter.org.

Friday, Sept. 22

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.

Mouse Tales: An Elementary Study in Literature is 9 a.m. – noon at TR Makers Co. Recommended for students ages 5 – 12. Step into the tiny shoes of Chrysanthemum, Lilly, Wendell, and Wemberly as you embark on a captivating character quest. During this half-day class, each student will receive a course booklet and will create works of art. For details, cost and registration, visit trmakersco.org/product/msall-f23-k3/.

Talk Like a Pirate Story Time is at 10 a.m. at the Taylors Library. Ages 5 and younger. For details, visit greenvillelibrary.org.

Starry Nights programs are at Roper Mountain Science Center. “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.

“Charlotte’s Web” is presented at 7 p.m. at South Carolina Children’s Theatre. Recommended for grade 3 and older. For details and tickets, visit scchildrenstheatre.org/charlottes-web.

“The Hunchback of Notre Dame” is presented by Mauldin Theatre Company at 7:30 p.m. at the Mauldin Cultural Center. For details and tickets, visit mauldinculturalcenter.org.

Saturday, Sept. 23

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

Splash and Bubbles: Dive In, Lend a Fin opens today 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.

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.

PAW Patrol Live is at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. 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.

“Charlotte’s Web” is presented at 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. at South Carolina Children’s Theatre. Recommended for grade 3 and older. For details and tickets, visit scchildrenstheatre.org/charlottes-web.

Denver Downs Fall Festival opens today and continues Thursdays – Sundays through Nov. 12 at Denver Downs Farm. For details, visit www.denverdownsfarm.com.

Bricks & Minifigs steamWORKS Takeover is 1 – 4 p.m. at TCMU-Greenville. LEGO experts from Bricks & Minifigs are taking over steamWORKS to give kids a chance to build and create. For details, visit tcmupstate.org.

“The Hunchback of Notre Dame” is presented by Mauldin Theatre Company at 7:30 p.m. at the Mauldin Cultural Center. For details and tickets, visit mauldinculturalcenter.org.

Sunday, Sept. 24

PAW Patrol Live is at noon and 4 p.m. 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.

“Charlotte’s Web” is presented at 2 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. at South Carolina Children’s Theatre. The 4:30 p.m. show is a Pay What You Can Performance, with tickets on sale Sept. 14. Recommended for grade 3 and older. For details and tickets, visit scchildrenstheatre.org/charlottes-web.

“The Hunchback of Notre Dame” is presented by Mauldin Theatre Company at 2 p.m. at the Mauldin Cultural Center. For details and tickets, visit mauldinculturalcenter.org.

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.

Monday, Sept. 25

Book-ish Book Club: “Loteria” is at 4:30 p.m. at the Spartanburg Main Library. See details at spartanburglibraries.org.

Tuesday, Sept. 26

Mini Makers: Arts Lead Learning is 9 – 10 a.m. 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.

Tell Me About It Tuesday: Colobus Monkey is at 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. at the Greenville Zoo. Included with admission. For details, visit greenvillezoo.com.

Preschool Story Time is at 10:30 a.m. at the Boiling Springs Library. Ages 3 – 5. For details, visit spartanburglibraries.org.

Wednesday, Sept. 27

Baby Story Time is at 10 a.m. at the Spartanburg Main Library. Best suited for 18 months and younger. See details at spartanburglibraries.org.

Toddler Story Time is at 10:30 a.m. at the Boiling Springs Library. Ages birth – 3. For details, visit spartanburglibraries.org.

Thursday, Sept. 28

Therapy Dog Thursday is 2 – 4 p.m. at TCMU-Greenville. Six therapy dog friends will be stationed throughout every floor of the museum. This event is included in the price of admission. For details, visit tcmupstate.org.

Teen Homeschool: Petrykivka Painting meets at 2 p.m. at the Inman Library. Ages 12 – 18. For details, visit spartanburglibraries.org.

Game Night: Loteria / Noche de juegos: Loteria is at 6:30 p.m. at the Cyrill-Westside Library. For details, visit spartanburglibraries.org.

For parents: I ❤️ the 90s Adult Night at TCMU is 7 – 10 p.m. at TCMU-Greenville. This is a fundraising event for ages 21 and older. For tickets and details, visit tcmupstate.org/greenville/90snight.

“The Hunchback of Notre Dame” is presented by Mauldin Theatre Company at 7:30 p.m. at the Mauldin Cultural Center. For details and tickets, visit mauldinculturalcenter.org.

Friday, Sept. 29

Mouse Tales: An Elementary Study in Literature is 9 a.m. – noon at TR Makers Co. Recommended for students ages 5 – 12. Step into the tiny shoes of Chrysanthemum, Lilly, Wendell, and Wemberly as you embark on a captivating character quest. During this half-day class, each student will receive a course booklet and will create works of art. For details, cost and registration, visit trmakersco.org/product/msall-f23-k3/.

Outdoor Story Time is at 10 a.m. at the Hughes Main Library. Ages 5 and younger. Bring a blanket. Visit greenvillelibrary.org.

Starry Nights programs are at Roper Mountain Science Center. “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 Hunchback of Notre Dame” is presented by Mauldin Theatre Company at 7:30 p.m. at the Mauldin Cultural Center. For details and tickets, visit mauldinculturalcenter.org.

Saturday, Sept. 30

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

Worldwide Day of Play is 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. at TCMU-Greenville.

TCMU is partnering with Nickelodeon for the 2023 Worldwide Day of Play. As a day dedicated to experiencing joyful learning through play, this global event focuses on getting children and their families active. TCMU will host a special musical guest, relay races and more. For details, visit tcmupstate.org.

Railfest is 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Greer City Park. The event includes crafts for kids. For details, visit cityofgreer.org/743/Railfest.

“Charlotte’s Web” is presented at 10:30 a.m., 2 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. at South Carolina Children’s Theatre. Recommended for grade 3 and older. For details and tickets, visit scchildrenstheatre.org/charlottes-web.

Saturday Story Time is at 10:30 a.m. at the Cyrill-Westside Library. Best suited for ages 5 and younger. For details, visit spartanburglibraries.org.

“The Hunchback of Notre Dame” is presented by Mauldin Theatre Company at 7:30 p.m. at the Mauldin Cultural Center. For details and tickets, visit mauldinculturalcenter.org.

This article originally appeared on Greenville News: September calendar of family events