Upstate Parent August 2023 Calendar: Things to do for kids and parents

Chris Worthy
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Tuesday, Aug. 1

Musical Jamboree Playdate, a drop-in play time for ages 19 months – 4 years, is 10 – 11 a.m. at the Pelham Road Library. Visit greenvillelibrary.org.

Carolina Panthers Training Camp is at Wofford College. For free tickets and details, visit panthers.com/training-camp.

Summer movies – “The Boss Baby: Family Business” and “Dolittle” are shown at select Regal theaters. See details at regmovies.com/static/en/us/smx.

Story Time with Tashma Talks is at 11 a.m. at the Spartanburg Main Library. Participate in an interactive story time fusing gestures to promote engagement and interaction while learning basic sign language. Best suited for ages 5 and younger. See details at spartanburglibraries.org.

Wednesday, Aug. 2

Baby Story Time is at 10 a.m. at the Spartanburg Main Library. Best suited for 18 months and younger. See details at spartanburglibraries.org.

Story Time Playdate, a drop-in play time for ages 5 and younger, is 10 – 11 a.m. at the Pelham Road Library. Visit greenvillelibrary.org.

Summer movies – “The Boss Baby: Family Business” and “Dolittle” are shown at select Regal theaters. See details at regmovies.com/static/en/us/smx.

Preschool Story Time is at 10:30 a.m. at the Pacolet Library. Ages 3 – 5. For details, visit spartanburglibraries.org.

Teens Taste Test: Name Brand vs. Knock-Off is at 3 p.m. at the Spartanburg Main Library. Ages 12 – 18. See details at spartanburglibraries.org.

“WICKED” is presented at 7:30 p.m. at the Peace Center. The show is recommended for ages 8 and older. For tickets and details, visit peacecenter.org.

Thursday, Aug. 3

Story Time with Tashma Talks is at 11 a.m. at the Spartanburg Main Library. Participate in an interactive story time fusing gestures to promote engagement and interaction while learning basic sign language. Best suited for ages 5 and younger. See details at spartanburglibraries.org.

“WICKED” is presented at 2 and 7:30 p.m. at the Peace Center. The show is recommended for ages 8 and older. For tickets and details, visit peacecenter.org.

Teens Make: Viral Nano Tape at 3 p.m. at the Inman Library. For details, visit spartanburglibraries.org.

Neighborhood Night is 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. at the Upcountry History Museum.Drop-in to explore the museum and its changing exhibitions. No registration required. Admission is free. For details, visit upcountryhistory.org.

Friday, Aug. 4

Park Hop Play Date is 10 a.m. – noon in Greer. For details, visit parkhop.org.

Join a Creek Ranger Hike at 10 a.m. 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.

Carolina Panthers Training Camp is at Wofford College. For free tickets and details, visit panthers.com/training-camp.

Kids Play: LEGO at 4 p.m. at the Boiling Springs Library. Children of all ages are welcome to participate, but this activity is most suitable for ages 6 – 12. For details, visit spartanburglibraries.org.

Summer pop-up classrooms at The Childrens' Museum of the Upstate im Spartanburg help prepare children for kindergarten.
Summer pop-up classrooms at The Childrens' Museum of the Upstate im Spartanburg help prepare children for kindergarten.

Countdown to Kindergarten is 5 – 7 p.m. on Magnolia Street in front of TCMU-Spartanburg. Admission is free, but RSVP is highly encouraged. The event is open to families with rising 3K, 4K and 5K children and is an opportunity to connect with community partners focused on student success and childhood development. TCMU-Spartanburg will also host a variety of activities – from learning how to use a lunch tray to mock classrooms – geared at preparing young learners for their first school experience. South Carolina Autism Society will provide a free “chill out zone” for kids with sensory needs who need a break during the event. For details and registration, visit tcmupstate.org/spartanburg/countdowntokindergarten.

Laser Days of Summer programs are at Roper Mountain Science Center. Advance ticket purchases are required. For details, visit ropermountain.org.

“WICKED” is presented at 8 p.m. at the Peace Center. The show is recommended for ages 8 and older. For tickets and details, visit peacecenter.org.

Saturday, Aug. 5

The TD Saturday Market is 8 a.m. – noon in downtown Greenville. For vendors, children’s events and more, visit saturdaymarketlive.com.

District 25’s Community Day is at Lakeside Park in Piedmont. The day includes a 5K, family resources, children’s activities and more. Visit eventbrite.com/e/district-25-community-day-tickets-555830984437.

Dragons and Damsels – learn about dragonflies – at Conestee Nature Preserve. For details and registration, visit conesteepreserve.org/events.

Young kids hold their memorabilia to be autographed during the 2023 Carolina Panthers Training Camp at Wofford College in Spartanburg, S.C., on Wednesday, July 26, 2023.
Young kids hold their memorabilia to be autographed during the 2023 Carolina Panthers Training Camp at Wofford College in Spartanburg, S.C., on Wednesday, July 26, 2023.

Carolina Panthers Training Camp is at Wofford College. For free tickets and details, visit panthers.com/training-camp.

Saturday Story Time is at 10:30 a.m. at the Cyrill-Westside Library. Best suited for ages 5 and younger. For details, visit spartanburglibraries.org.

Celebrate Back to School with The Village Launch Market noon – 4 p.m. 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.

Living History Saturday: Hot Air Balloon Festival is 1 – 8 p.m. at Walnut Grove. Learn about the history of hot air balloons, talk to pilots and see balloons in flight, including a group sunset flight. For details and tickets, visit spartanburghistory.org/tickets/p/balloon-festival.

“WICKED” is presented at 2 and 8 p.m. at the Peace Center. The show is recommended for ages 8 and older. For tickets and details, visit peacecenter.org.

Celebrate Star Wars Night with the Greenville Triumph. For details, visit greenvilletriumph.com/theme-night-schedule.

Sunday, Aug. 6

Carolina Panthers Training Camp is at Wofford College. For free tickets and details, visit panthers.com/training-camp.

“WICKED” is presented at 1 and 6:30 p.m. at the Peace Center. The show is recommended for ages 8 and older. For tickets and details, visit peacecenter.org.

Monday, Aug. 7

Mini Makers: Water Balloon Battle is at 4:30 p.m. at the Cyrill-Westside Library. Best suited for ages 6 – 12. For details, visit spartanburglibraries.org.

Tuesday, Aug. 8

Toddler Story Time is at 10 a.m. at the Cyrill-Westside Library. Best suited for ages 3 and younger. For details, visit spartanburglibraries.org.

Carolina Panthers Training Camp is at Wofford College. For free tickets and details, visit panthers.com/training-camp.

Teens Make: Frog Plushies is at 3 p.m. at the Spartanburg Main Library. Ages 12 – 18. See details at spartanburglibraries.org.

“WICKED” is presented at 7:30 p.m. at the Peace Center. The show is recommended for ages 8 and older. For tickets and details, visit peacecenter.org.

Wednesday, Aug. 9

Baby Story Time is at 10 a.m. at the Spartanburg Main Library. Best suited for 18 months and younger. See details at spartanburglibraries.org.

Hora del Cuento en Español is at 10 a.m. at the Cyrill-Westside Library. For details, visit spartanburglibraries.org.

Carolina Panthers Training Camp is at Wofford College. For free tickets and details, visit panthers.com/training-camp.

“WICKED” is presented at 7:30 p.m. at the Peace Center. The show is recommended for ages 8 and older. For tickets and details, visit peacecenter.org.

Thursday, Aug. 10

Carolina Panthers Training Camp is at Wofford College. For free tickets and details, visit panthers.com/training-camp.

“WICKED” is presented at 7:30 p.m. at the Peace Center. The show is recommended for ages 8 and older. For tickets and details, visit peacecenter.org.

Friday, Aug. 11

Mini Makers: Make an Erupting Volcano at 1 p.m. at the Chesnee Library. For details, visit spartanburglibraries.org.

Starry Nights programs are at Roper Mountain Science Center. “Take Flight” is at 4:30 p.m., “Invaders of Mars” is at 6 p.m. and “Solar Superstorms” is at 7:30 p.m. Advance ticket purchases are required. For details, visit ropermountain.org.

The Really Good, Really Big, Really Cheap Book Sale – Kickoff Party is 6 – 9 p.m. at McAlister Square. The sale supports the work of Greenville Literacy Association. Tickets are required for the kickoff party and must be purchased in advance. For details, visit greenvilleliteracy.org/upcoming-events/book-sale.

“High School Musical Jr.” is presented by Greer Cultural Arts Council/Greer Children's Theatre at 7 p.m. at the Center for the Arts in Greer. For tickets and details, visit greerculturalarts.com.

“WICKED” is presented at 8 p.m. at the Peace Center. The show is recommended for ages 8 and older. For tickets and details, visit peacecenter.org.

Saturday, Aug. 12

The TD Saturday Market is 8 a.m. – noon in downtown Greenville. For vendors, children’s events and more, visit saturdaymarketlive.com.

The Really Good, Really Big, Really Cheap Book Sale is at McAlister Square. The sale supports the work of Greenville Literacy Association. For details, visit greenvilleliteracy.org/upcoming-events/book-sale.

Toddler Time is at 10:30 a.m. at the Upcountry History Museum. Explore the world of Eric Carle. Meet Bruce the Bear from the children’s book series by author Ryan T. Higgins. Learn about fire safety from the Greenville Fire Department. For details and registration, visit upcountryhistory.org.

Back-to-School Art Bash is 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. at A Cut Above Maker Space in Spartanburg. Tickets are $8 each online and $10 each at the door. For registration and details, visit acutabovemakerspace.com.

“High School Musical Jr.” is presented by Greer Cultural Arts Council/Greer Children's Theatre at 2 p.m. at the Center for the Arts in Greer. For tickets and details, visit greerculturalarts.com.

“WICKED” is presented at 2 and 8 p.m. at the Peace Center. The show is recommended for ages 8 and older. For tickets and details, visit peacecenter.org.

Sunday, Aug. 13

The Really Good, Really Big, Really Cheap Book Sale is at McAlister Square. The sale supports the work of Greenville Literacy Association. For details, visit greenvilleliteracy.org/upcoming-events/book-sale.

“WICKED” is presented at 1 and 6:30 p.m. at the Peace Center. The show is recommended for ages 8 and older. For tickets and details, visit peacecenter.org.

“High School Musical Jr.” is presented by Greer Cultural Arts Council/Greer Children's Theatre at 2 p.m. at the Center for the Arts in Greer. For tickets and details, visit greerculturalarts.com.

Monday, Aug. 14

Teens Recharge at 3:30 p.m. at the Inman Library. Sample snacks, board games, crafts, or simply chat and recharge yourself (or your phone). For details, visit spartanburglibraries.org.

Teens Make: Kindness Rocks at 4 p.m. at the Middle Tyger Library. Ages 12 – 18. For details, visit spartanburglibraries.org.

Tuesday, Aug. 15

Toddler Time is at 10:30 a.m. at the Upcountry History Museum. Explore the world of Eric Carle. Meet Bruce the Bear from the children’s book series by author Ryan T. Higgins. For details and registration, visit upcountryhistory.org.

“WICKED” is presented at 7:30 p.m. at the Peace Center. The show is recommended for ages 8 and older. For tickets and details, visit peacecenter.org.

Wednesday, Aug. 16

Baby Story Time is at 10 a.m. at the Spartanburg Main Library. Best suited for 18 months and younger. See details at spartanburglibraries.org.

Teens: Diamond Art Painting is at 4 p.m. at the Boiling Springs Library. Ages 12 – 18. For details, visit spartanburglibraries.org.

TAG (Teen Advisory Group) meets at 4:30 p.m. online and at the Spartanburg Main Library. Ages 12 – 18. For details, visit spartanburglibraries.org.

“WICKED” is presented at 7:30 p.m. at the Peace Center. The show is recommended for ages 8 and older. For tickets and details, visit peacecenter.org.

Thursday, Aug. 17

Preschool Story Time is at 10 a.m. at the Cyrill-Westside Library. Best suited for ages 3 – 5. For details, visit spartanburglibraries.org.

“WICKED” is presented at 7:30 p.m. at the Peace Center. The show is recommended for ages 8 and older. For tickets and details, visit peacecenter.org.

Friday, Aug. 18

Homeschool Meet and Greet is at 1:30 p.m. at the Cyrill-Westside Library. Best suited for ages 5 – 12. For details, visit spartanburglibraries.org.

Starry Nights programs are at Roper Mountain Science Center. “Take Flight” is at 4:30 p.m., “Invaders of Mars” is at 6 p.m. and “Solar Superstorms” is at 7:30 p.m. Advance ticket purchases are required. For details, visit ropermountain.org.

“High School Musical Jr.” is presented by Greer Cultural Arts Council/Greer Children's Theatre at 7 p.m. at the Center for the Arts in Greer. For tickets and details, visit greerculturalarts.com.

“WICKED” is presented at 8 p.m. at the Peace Center. The show is recommended for ages 8 and older. For tickets and details, visit peacecenter.org.

Saturday, Aug. 19

The TD Saturday Market is 8 a.m. – noon in downtown Greenville. For vendors, children’s events and more, visit saturdaymarketlive.com.

Saturday Story Time is at 10:30 a.m. at the Cyrill-Westside Library. Best suited for ages 5 and younger. For details, visit spartanburglibraries.org.

“High School Musical Jr.” is presented by Greer Cultural Arts Council/Greer Children's Theatre at 2 p.m. at the Center for the Arts in Greer. For tickets and details, visit greerculturalarts.com.

“WICKED” is presented at 2 and 8 p.m. at the Peace Center. The show is recommended for ages 8 and older. For tickets and details, visit peacecenter.org.

Tunes in the Park, featuring Greer Idol, is at Greer City Park. For details, visit cityofgreer.org/172/Events.

Sunday, Aug. 20

“WICKED” is presented at 1 and 6:30 p.m. at the Peace Center. The show is recommended for ages 8 and older. For tickets and details, visit peacecenter.org.

“High School Musical Jr.” is presented by Greer Cultural Arts Council/Greer Children's Theatre at 2 p.m. at the Center for the Arts in Greer. For tickets and details, visit greerculturalarts.com.

Tuesday, Aug. 22

Toddler Story Time is at 10 a.m. at the Cyrill-Westside Library. Best suited for ages 3 and younger. For details, visit spartanburglibraries.org.

Teens Play D&D at 4 p.m. at the Boiling Springs Library. Ages 12 – 18. For details, visit spartanburglibraries.org.

Wednesday, Aug. 23

Baby Story Time is at 10 a.m. at the Spartanburg Main Library. Best suited for 18 months and younger. See details at spartanburglibraries.org.

Preschool Story Time is at 10:30 a.m. at the Pacolet Library. Ages 3 – 5. For details, visit spartanburglibraries.org.

Thursday, Aug. 24

Therapy Dog Thursday is 10 a.m. – noon at TCMU-Greenville. Six pups will be stationed throughout every floor of the museum. This event is free for TCMU members. Advanced tickets recommended. For details, visit tcmupstate.org/event/therapy-dog-thursdays.

Teen “Chopped” is at 4 p.m. at the Cowpens Library. Ages 12 – 18. For details, visit spartanburglibraries.org.

Family Craft Night: Safari is 5 – 7 p.m. (drop in) at the Five Forks Library. Visit greenvillelibrary.org.

Friday, Aug. 25

Starry Nights programs are at Roper Mountain Science Center. “Take Flight” is at 4:30 p.m., “Invaders of Mars” is at 6 p.m. and “Solar Superstorms” is at 7:30 p.m. Advance ticket purchases are required. For details, visit ropermountain.org.

Saturday, Aug. 26

The iMAGINE Upstate Festival in downtown Greenville.
The iMAGINE Upstate Festival in downtown Greenville.

The TD Saturday Market is 8 a.m. – noon in downtown Greenville. For vendors, children’s events and more, visit saturdaymarketlive.com.

iMAGINE Upstate STEAM Festival is 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Main Street in Downtown Greenville. Interactive exhibits and shows for grades K – 12 feature hands-on STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math) activities. Visit imaginesteamsc.org/upstate.

Monday, Aug. 28

Teens Recharge at 3:30 p.m. at the Inman Library. Sample snacks, board games, crafts, or simply chat and recharge yourself (or your phone). For details, visit spartanburglibraries.org.

Family LEGOs and More is at 4 p.m. at the Woodruff Library. Build with LEGOs, Duplos and more. All families are welcome. For details, visit spartanburglibraries.org.

Teens Make: Pressed Flower Art is at 6:30 p.m. at the Cyrill-Westside Library. Ages 12 – 18. For details, visit spartanburglibraries.org.

Wednesday, Aug. 30

Baby Story Time is at 10 a.m. at the Spartanburg Main Library. Best suited for 18 months and younger. See details at spartanburglibraries.org.

Preschool Story Time is at 10:30 a.m. at the Pacolet Library. Ages 3 – 5. For details, visit spartanburglibraries.org.

Preschool Story Time is at 11 a.m. at the Woodruff Library. Ages 3 – 5. For details, visit spartanburglibraries.org.

Teens Taste Test Challenge: Popcorn Combinations is at 3:30 p.m. at the Chesnee Library. Ages 12 – 18. For details, visit spartanburglibraries.org.

This article originally appeared on Herald-Journal: Upstate Parent August 2023 Calendar: Things to do for kids and parents