Spring Splash and Buddy the Bear: Family fun for the week of April 28
It’s a great weekend to combine learning and fun – and Buddy the Bear is ready to share both at the opening of his renovated safety house April 29. And as the weather warms, water beckons. Splash pads are reopening and Greenville County’s water parks will join the fun May 27. Before April ends, take a moment to read about some amazing educators honored by Upstate Parent this month. Read all about it and much more at upstateparent.com.
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Fountain Inn’s splash pad is open for the season. Visit fountaininn.org.
Spring Fling is April 28 – 30 in downtown Spartanburg. For details, events, and locations, visit cityofspartanburg.org/332/Spring-Fling.
Starry Nights programs are April 28 at Roper Mountain Science Center. “Big Bird’s Adventure: One World, One Sky” is at 4:30 p.m., “Oasis in Space” is at 6 p.m. and “Stars of the Pharaohs” is at 7:30 p.m. Advance ticket purchases are required. For details, visit ropermountain.org.
Carolina Ballet Theatre presents “Snow Princess” April 28 – 29 at the Peace Center. For tickets, visit peacecenter.org.
The Papa Johns Mutt Strut benefiting the Greenville Humane Society is at 8:30 a.m. April 29 in downtown Greenville. The 2-mile walk/run is followed by the Mutt Market festival and after pawty on South Main Street. For details and registration, visit ghsmuttstrut.com.
The Greater Greenville Master Gardeners Association’s Spring Plant Sale is 8 a.m. – noon April 29 in the parking lot of Jeff Lynch Appliance on Roper Mountain Road. Find native plants, herbs, vegetables, trees, ground covers and more. The sale is under cover and will be held rain or shine. No pets. Cash or check or credit cards (over $25) accepted. For details, visit ggmga.org/plant-sale.
See the recently renovated Buddy’s Health & Safety House, an education-tool-on-wheels that helps children learn how to prevent unintentional injuries in the home while also encouraging healthy habits. The “open-house” celebration is 10 a.m. – noon April 29 on the Prisma Health Patewood Medical Campus. The celebration will be the official debut of the house and will also feature games and education for the entire family as well as giveaways of free bicycle helmets. Free car seat checks will be available for registered participants. Advance registration is required for the checks, and space is limited. To register for the car seat check, visit prismahealthchildrens.org/programs-and-services/programs/bradshaw-institute-for-community-child-health-advocacy.
Zookeeping Kids – Tools of the Trade for ages 8 – 11 is 10 a.m. – noon April 29 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.
Family Fun Day is 10 a.m. – noon April 29 at the Upcountry History Museum. The event includes guided exhibit tours, group story times, games, and craft stations. Register online at www.upcountryhistory.org/event/family-fun-day-27.
Unity Park’s splash pad reopens May 1. For details, visit unityparkgreenville.com.
Afternoon Explorations are 1:30 – 4:30 p.m. Tuesdays – Fridays at Roper Mountain Science Center. For details, visit ropermountain.org.
Looking ahead:
First Friday events are 1:30 – 4:30 p.m. May 5 at Roper Mountain Science Center. For details, visit ropermountain.org.
Calling all Spider-Verse fans: Fiction Addiction hosts Newbery and Printz honor winning author Jason Reynolds for his new book “Miles Morales Suspended: A Spider-Man Novel” at 7 p.m. May 5 at the Hampton Memorial Library in Easley. This is a ticketed event that includes a copy of the book. Co-sponsors for the event include the Pickens County Library and the Clemson Area African American Museum. For ticket information, visit fiction-addiction.com or eventbrite.com/e/an-evening-with-jason-reynolds-and-miles-morales-tickets-608052510427.
“Bluey’s Big Play: The Stage Show” is at 6 p.m. May 11 at the Peace Center. For tickets and details, visit peacecenter.org.
Music on the Mountain is 2 – 6 p.m. May 13 at Table Rock State Park. For details, visit southcarolinaparks.com/products/10003633.
This article originally appeared on Greenville News: Spring Splash and Buddy the Bear: Family fun for the week of April 28
