Thanksgivmas is upon us - Family fun for the week of Nov. 10
The Thanksgiving and Christmas seasons are merging a bit over the next couple of weeks. Let’s just choose to embrace and enjoy all the things. This month, Upstate Parent’s monthly calendar includes more than 100 things to do, plus there is information about serving together as a family, one family’s story of adoption, a kids-can-help pumpkin pie recipe and much more. Get it all at upstateparent.com.
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The Fourth Annual Greenville Turkey Trot and Roll to support Shriners Children’s – Greenville is at 9 a.m. Nov. 11 at Trailblazer Park. The event includes a family walk and a 5K. Walk, run, or roll in this event and raise funds to support life-changing care for children. For details and registration, visit
donate.lovetotherescue.org/event/greenville-turkey-trot-and-roll/e494902.
Adventure Saturday for ages 5 – 12 is 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. (full-day and half-day options available) Nov. 11 at The Adventure School in Tryon. The outdoor day includes playing games with peers, learning new outdoor skills, and exploring nature. For details and registration, visit theadventureschool.org/adventure-saturdays-1.
The 7th Annual Outstanding Youth Awards Gala, featuring an inspirational message from Dr. Cedric Adderley, President of the South Carolina Governor's School for the Arts and Humanities, is at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 11 at TCMU–Greenville. The event also recognizes the winners of the 2023 Unleash the Dream Book Awards competition. For tickets and details, visit eventbrite.com/e/7th-annual-outstanding-youth-awards-ceremony-expect-the-extraordinary-tickets-724185005847.
Painted Paci’s Playgroup for ages 6 months – 2 years is 9 – 10 a.m. Mondays or Fridays at Yellowbobbypins Art Camp at Hampton Station. The cost is $25 to drop in or $84 per month. For details and registration, visit yellowbobbypins.com.
Last weekend! Denver Downs Fall Festival is Thursdays – Sundays through Nov. 12 at Denver Downs Farm. For details, visit www.denverdownsfarm.com.
“Christmas at Biltmore” continues through Jan. 7, 2024 at Biltmore Estate in Asheville. For event details and tickets, visit biltmore.com/things-to-do/events/christmas.
Starry Nights programs are at Roper Mountain Science Center Nov. 10. “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.
“A Very Grinchy Christmas” is open at the Upcountry History Museum. The special exhibition, featuring original animation, Dr. Seuss sketches, backgrounds, and ephemera, will make its Southeastern U.S. debut in Greenville. It continues through Jan. 21, 2024. For details, visit upcountryhistory.org.
Augusta Road Business Association’s (ARBA) Holiday Open House is 1 – 5 p.m. Nov. 12. The event includes a visit from Santa, music, special sales, raffles, door prizes, hot cocoa and more. The Annual Instagram Contest will also return. Attendees can snap photos or selfies while at Holiday Open House and post on Instagram. Follow @onlyonaugusta and post your favorites pics. Tag @onlyonaugusta and #onlyonaugusta in your post to win gift certificates to businesses along Augusta Street. For more information, visit onlyonaugusta.com.
STEM DAY – The Greenville Swamp Rabbits play at 3:05 p.m. Nov. 12 at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena. For tickets, visit swamprabbits.com.
“I Am Henry Finch,” a Tell-Me-a-Story-Theatre show is at 10 and 11 a.m. Nov. 14 at South Carolina Children’s Theatre. For details, visit scchildrenstheatre.org/tell-me-a-story-theatre-2.
Tell Me About It Tuesday: Lions is at 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Nov. 14 at the Greenville Zoo. Included with admission. For details, visit greenvillezoo.com.
Music Sandwiched In is presented by Spartanburg Philharmonic at 12:15 p.m. Nov. 15 at the Spartanburg Main Library Headquarters. The event is free Lunch is available for purchase or you can bring your own. Visit spartanburgphilharmonic.org.
Looking ahead:
Fall on the Farm is 1:30 – 4:30 p.m. Nov. 17 at Roper Mountain Science Center. For details, visit ropermountain.org.
The 38th Annual St. Francis Festival of Trees is Nov. 17 – Dec. 25 at Courtyard Marriott Downtown and Hyatt Regency Greenville. View the trees for free. All proceeds from sponsored trees assist with transitioning the Bon Secours St. Francis Cancer Center to the nexus of a Cancer Program. For details, visit stfrancisfoundation.com/event/festival-of-trees.
Winter Lights is at the North Carolina Arboretum Nov. 17 –Dec. 31. Winter Lights is a walk-through light show that also features story times, food for purchase, the “Polar Express”-themed Rocky Cove Railroad and more. For tickets and details, visit ncarboretum.org.
Lights of Love is at 5:30 p.m. Nov. 17 at Ronald McDonald House, at 706 Grove Road, Greenville. The event will feature a display of festive lights that will transform the Ronald McDonald House into a winter wonderland. Tour the house, visit with Santa, and more. Purchase a luminary bag to help light the house. All proceeds from the event will go towards providing comfortable accommodations, meals, and support services for families with sick or injured children who are receiving medical treatment at nearby hospitals. Visit rmhc-carolinas.org/participate/lights-of-love.
Disney and Cameron Mackintosh’s “Mary Poppins” opens Nov. 17 at South Carolina Children’s Theatre. For tickets and details, visit scchildrenstheatre.org.
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