Stay cool: Family fun for the week of July 21
It’s a busy week ahead and there is much more on the upcoming schedule. Look ahead, plan ahead and register where needed. Summer isn’t waiting for us.
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Summer Adventures continue 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.
Laser Days of Summer programs are at 4:30, 6, 7:30 and 9 p.m. July 21 at Roper Mountain Science Center. Advance ticket purchases are required. For details, visit ropermountain.org.
SC Bricks Brick Con - A LEGO® Fan Event is 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. July 22 at the Five Forks Library. Tickets are free and available at eventbrite.com/e/sc-bricks-brick-con-a-lego-fan-event-tickets-651236454767. For more information, visit scbricks.com.
Laser Days of Summer programs are at 6, 7:30 and 9 p.m. July 22 and 27 at Roper Mountain Science Center. Advance ticket purchases are required. For details, visit ropermountain.org.
Tunes in the Park, featuring Mac Arnold, is July 22 at Greer City Park. For details, visit cityofgreer.org/172/Events.
Monday Movie: “Inside Out” is at 11 a.m. July 23 at the Spartanburg Main Library. For details, visit spartanburglibraries.org.
Mini Makers: Gizmos and Gadgets for ages 2 – 5 is 9 – 10 a.m. July 25 at TR Makers Co. For details and registration, visit trmakersco.org.
Summer movies – “Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank” and “Sing 2” are shown at select Regal theaters July 25 and 26. See details at regmovies.com/static/en/us/smx.
Watch a Moonlight Movie July 27 at Greer City Park. For details, visit cityofgreer.org/740/Moonlight-Movies.
Furman University’s Lakeside Concert is at 7:30 p.m. July 27. Admission is free. Visit furman.edu/academics/music/camps-conferences/music-by-the-lake.
Looking ahead:
Register now – Join a Creek Ranger Hike at 10 a.m. July 28 at Paris Mountain State Park. Take a nature walk with a ranger and wade into Mountain Creek. Using a park net, search for dragonfly nymphs and salamanders, plus many more animals that call Paris Mountain home. Water shoes are encouraged. All ages are welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult. For fees, details, and registration, visit southcarolinaparks.com/products/10003610.
Family Fun Day is 10 a.m. – noon July 29 at the Upcountry History Museum. Explore the world of Eric Carle. For details and registration, visit upcountryhistory.org.
Meet the author at 3 p.m. July 29 at the Spartanburg Main Library. Meet Lora Beth Johnson, YA sci-fi author of “Goddess in the Machine.” Hear her talk about the writing process, ask her questions and then get your books signed. The first 50 teens will receive a copy of “Goddess in the Machine” and a themed Book Box. For teens ages 12 – 18 or entering grades 7 – 12. For details, visit spartanburglibraries.org.
Harry Potter Trivia, presented by Greer Cultural Arts Council/Greer Children's Theatre, is at 7 p.m. July 29 at the Center for the Arts in Greer. The event includes a costume contest and more. Tickets are $18 each. For details and registration, visit showtix4u.com/event-details/74974.
Need a summer camp spot? BlocHaven offers camp July 31 – Aug. 4. Details are at blochaven.com/summer-camps.
Celebrate Back to School with The Village Launch Market noon – 4 p.m. Aug. 5. The event includes free book bags, school supplies and more and is located in West Greenville on Burdette Street and Pendleton Street. For details, visit villagelaunch.org/village-launch-market.
Celebrate Star Wars Night with the Greenville Triumph Aug. 5. For details, visit greenvilletriumph.com/theme-night-schedule.
This article originally appeared on Greenville News: Stay cool: Family fun for the week of July 21
