‘Tis the season - Greenville family fun for the week of Sept. 29
Look no further than the outdoor events and festivals to see why this is a wonderful place to call home. Get even more things to do and keep up with a full list of fall fun this month at upstateparent.com.
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Outdoor Story Time is at 10 a.m. Sept. 29 at the Hughes Main Library. Ages 5 and younger. Bring a blanket. Visit greenvillelibrary.org.
Bilingual Story Time: Stories & Songs for ages 7 and younger is at 4:30 p.m. Sept. 29 at the Hughes Main Library. Bilingual stories in English and Spanish. Cuentos bilingües en inglés y español para niños 7 años y menores acompañados por un adulto. Llame al 242-5000 ext. 2634 para más informatión.
Visit greenvillelibrary.org.
“The Hunchback of Notre Dame” is presented by Mauldin Theatre Company through Oct. 1 at the Mauldin Cultural Center. For details and tickets, visit mauldinculturalcenter.org.
“Charlotte’s Web” is presented through Oct. 8 at South Carolina Children’s Theatre. Recommended for grade 3 and older. For details and tickets, visit scchildrenstheatre.org/charlottes-web.
Starry Nights programs are at Roper Mountain Science Center Sept. 29. “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.
Denver Downs Fall Festival continues Thursdays – Sundays through Nov. 12 at Denver Downs Farm. For details, visit www.denverdownsfarm.com.
Worldwide Day of Play is 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sept. 30 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. Sept. 30 at Greer City Park. The event includes crafts for kids. For details, visit cityofgreer.org/743/Railfest.
Music in the Woods is 2 – 4 p.m. Saturdays in October at Paris Mountain State Park. For details, visit southcarolinaparks.com/products/10003660.
Well Walkers is offered Tuesdays and Thursdays in October, except Oct. 12, at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena. During the Oct. 31 event, the community is also invited to “Walk with a Doc.” From 9 – 11 a.m., Dr. Andrea Smith of Bon Secours St. Francis Primary Care Downtown will be on site to offer education about nutrition, preventative health, and chronic disease management. She will be available to walk a lap with anyone wanting to discuss the topic or ask any related questions. The arena concourse will be open from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. for anyone who wants to have a temperature-controlled space to exercise. Each loop around the concourse is a quarter mile. Well Walkers is a free event with no registration or prior notice required. Free parking for participants is provided in the VIP lot at the arena, located off Church Street. For details, visit bonsecoursarena.com.
Looking ahead:
Bank of America Fall for Greenville presented by Pepsi is Oct. 13 – 15 in downtown Greenville. Save time and buy taste tickets in advance. The event includes children’s activities, food, music and more. Details are at fallforgreenville.net.
Spartanburg Soaring International Kite Festival is Oct. 14 at Barnet Park. For details, visit chapmanculturalcenter.org/spartanburg-soaring.
A Fall Color Walk is at 9 a.m. Oct. 28 at Paris Mountain State Park. For details and registration, visit southcarolinaparks.com/products/10003183.
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