All the world’s a stage: Family fun for the week of March 3
Shows abound this month. Add in some international flavor and outdoor fun, and March might help us all emerge from our winter habitats. All month long, Shows abound this month. Add in some international flavor and outdoor fun, and March might help us all emerge from our winter habitats. All month long, Upstate Parent lends a hand on your parenting journey. This month, we’ll have a look at the emotional minefield of infertility, some good advice from seasoned parents, information about a fun YouTube channel created by Upstate dads, and much more. Stick around for more this March at upstateparent.com.
Zoo Tots: Jumping Through the Jungle for ages 2 – 4 is March 3 and 4 at the Greenville Zoo. For details and registration, visit greenvillezoo.com.
Upstate International Month continues through March 31. The celebration includes a wide variety of internationally themed public events, including colorful international parties, art receptions, theater performances, film screenings, global education programs, and opportunities to experience culture and culinary creations from around the world. Learn more at upstateinternational.org/calendar.
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden in Columbia has opened its Darnall W. and Susan F. Boyd Aquarium & Reptile Conservation Center. Guests will be able to explore temperate and tropical forests, trek through the desert and wind their way from land to sea in an immersive journey with new discoveries around every turn. The project features conservation labs a new desert biome, floor-to-ceiling views of reptilian residents, a wall of moon jellies and more. For tickets and details, visit riverbanks.org.
The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show is March 3 – 12 at South Carolina Children’s Theatre. For details and tickets, visit scchildrenstheatre.org/the-very-hungry-caterpillar-show.
Disney’s The Lion King JR is presented by the Greer Children’s Theatre March 3 – 5 at the Cannon Centre. Tickets are $15 each, reserved seating. Scout Day for Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts is March 4, following the 7 p.m. performance. For Scout Days information, call 864-848-5383 or email artscouncil@cityofgreer.org. For show tickets and details, visit greerculturalarts.com.
Italian Renaissance Alive opens March 3 at Biltmore Estate. The multi-sensory experience immerses guests in the beauty and brilliance of the greatest artistic period in history as it comes to life all around you. Large-scale projections with 360-degree views set to a powerful operatic score tell the story of artists and the time periods within which they lived. Italian Renaissance Alive features Michelangelo, Da Vinci, Raphael, Botticelli, Caravaggio and more. It continues through Jan. 7, 2024. For details and ticket information, visit biltmore.com/things-to-do/events/italian-renaissance-alive.
Carolina Youth Symphony’s Winter Concerto Concert is at 4 p.m. March 5 at McAlister Auditorium at Furman University. Tickets may be purchased online or at the door. For details, visit carolinayouthsymphony.org.
Mini Makers: Rhythm Makers for ages 2 – 5 is at 9 a.m. March 7 at TR Makers Co. Discover how different rhythms can tell a story, show feeling or just help you to wiggle and move. Class includes free play and an interactive arts experience. For more information and registration, visit trmakersco.org/product/mm-s23-k5.
Tell Me About It Tuesday: Siamangs is at 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. March 7 at the Greenville Zoo. Included with admission. For details, visit greenvillezoo.com.
Looking ahead:
Register now for Family Field Day, benefitting Let There Be Mom, is 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. April 1 at Neely Farm in Simpsonville. Teams will compete against other teams of similar ages in a variety of field day activities like tug-o-war, pizza box relay, potato sack race, and more. Registration is required. For details and registration, visit lettherebemom.org/field-day.
This article originally appeared on Greenville News: All the world’s a stage: Family fun for the week of March 3
