Upcoming Greenville events: Story times, Mayan mysteries and waterparks
Summer is flying by much too fast. Make sure to take advantage of the time left before school starts with these events happening in Greenville and around the Upstate. Let your imagination run with an outdoor story time at the Hughes Main Library. Learn about ancient civilizations by visiting the "Mystery of the Mayan Medallion" exhibit at Roper Mountain Science Center. Or cool off by visiting one of the many Greenville County water parks and splash pads.
Outdoor story time
Outdoor story time is at 10 a.m. July 22 at the Hughes Main Library. Get the details at greenvillelibrary.org.
Friday Family Hike at Paris Mountain State Park
A Friday Family Hike is at 10 a.m. Fridays in July at Paris Mountain State Park. Take a nature walk with a ranger or staff interpreter, and wade into Mountain Creek. Using one of the park’s nets, search for dragonfly nymphs, salamanders and more. Registration is required. The cost is $5 per person, including adults, in addition to admission. (If you have a Park Passport, you only pay the program cost). These hikes are limited to 25 participants. To register and to confirm that the scheduled hike will proceed, email ctaylor@scprt.com, call 864-244-5565, or check at the admission booth.
Beat the heat: Try one of these water parks and splash pads in the Upstate to beat the heat
Calendar of events: July 2022 Events Calendar and Things to Do in the Upstate and surrounding area
Summer Adventure at Roper Mountain Science Center
Summer Adventure is 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Tuesdays through Saturdays at Roper Mountain Science Center. This year’s traveling exhibit, “Mystery of the Mayan Medallion,” is open. Look for STEM Days on select Fridays and Saturdays throughout the summer. Admission is $12 each for ages 13 and older, $10 each for ages 3 – 12 and ages 60 and older. Admission is free for children ages 2 and younger and to Roper Mountain members. Lunch is available through the Connections Café from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. and is free for ages 18 and younger. For details, visit ropermountain.org.
Greenville County Waterparks
Greenville County Waterparks are open. Visit greenvillerec.com for hours and ticket details.
TD Saturday Market in downtown Greenville
The TD Saturday Market is 8 a.m. – noon July 23 in downtown Greenville. For vendors, children’s events and more, visit saturdaymarketlive.com.
Unity Park: The 60-acre Unity Park in Greenville has an abundance of green space and playgrounds
Related: Families can explore nature together at Paris Mountain State Park in Greenville
Family Connection’s “Look!” Photography Exhibit
Family Connection’s “Look!” Photography Exhibit honors children and youth living with a disability. It is open July 24 – Sept. 16 at the Richland County Library Gallery in Columbia. Several Upstate families are included. For details, visit familyconnectionsc.org/look.
Building block party at the Five Forks Library
A building block party for ages 2 – 6 is at 10 a.m. July 25 at the Five Forks Library. For details, visit greenvillelibrary.org.
Sunny Day Story Time
Sunny Day Story Time for preschoolers is at 10 a.m. July 25 outdoors at the Travelers Rest Library. For details, visit greenvillelibrary.org.
Summer movies
Summer movies – “Minions” and “Trolls World Tour” are shown July 26 and 27 at select Regal theaters. See details at regmovies.com/static/en/us/smx.
See The Critter Keeper and meet animals
See The Critter Keeper and meet animals at 2 and 3:30 p.m. July 26 at the Five Forks Library. For details, visit greenvillelibrary.org.
Looking ahead:
Family Fun Day
Family Fun Day is 10 a.m. – noon July 30 at the Upcountry History Museum. Learn more at upcountryhistory.org.
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