Lucky you. You just found GVLtoday’s Plan Ahead, a list of some of the biggest events that are taking place throughout Greenville each month.
Take out your calendar, grab your day planner, or text all your friends — these are the top events we recommend heading to this month. Psst: Don’t forget to bookmark this page and come back; we update our guide monthly.
Seasonal
Piedmont Natural Gas Downtown Alive | Thursdays through Aug. 27 | NOMA Square | Free entry
Greenville Heritage Main Street Fridays | Fridays through Sept. 25 | 5:30-9:30 p.m. | NOMA Square | Free entry
BridgeWay Farmer’s Market presented by Prisma Health | Thursdays, April 23-Sept. 10 | 4-8 p.m. | Bridgeway Station, Simpsonville | Free
Greer Farmers Market | Sundays, April 26-Oct. 4 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Greer City Park, Greer | Free entry
Travelers Rest Farmers Market | Saturdays, May 2-Sept. 19 | 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m. | Trailblazer Park, Travelers Rest | Free
Run for the Roses! | Saturday, May 2 | 4-7:30 p.m. | Ink-N-Ivy | $40
Tacos, Tequila & 2 Step | Sunday, May 3 | 4-8 p.m. | Group Therapy Pub & Playground | Free
Star Wars Trivia | Monday, May 4 | 7-9 p.m. | Group Therapy Pub & Playground | Free
Greenville Council of Garden Clubs, Inc.'s Garden Tour | Friday, May 15-Saturday, May 16 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | 455 McKinney Rd., Simpsonville | $34
Mother’s Day
Italian Wine Night for Mom | Sunday, May 3 | 6:30-9:30 p.m. | New York Butcher Shoppe | $120
Mom & Me Terrarium Bar Special | Saturday, May 9-Sunday, May 10 | Times vary | Sun and Soil Plant Parlor | Free
Mother Daughter Sushi Class | Saturday, May 9 | 4-6 p.m. | Chef 21 Sushi Burger and Korean BBQ | $58
Mother’s Day Concert: She Deserves More Than Flowers | Saturday, May 9 | 7 p.m. | Bon Secours Wellness Arena | $61+
MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH at AVENUE | Sunday, May 10 | 10 a.m.-1 p.m. | The Avenue | $29+
Larkin’s Catering & Events: Mother’s Day Brunch | Sunday, May 10 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Larkin’s Sawmill | $29+
Mother’s Day Brunch by Southern Palate | Sunday, May 10 | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | The Venue at Rose Springs Farm, Travelers Rest | $27+
Sassafrass Flower Farm: Blooming Good Mother’s Day | Sunday, May 10 | 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. | 255 Alex Dr., Easley | $39
Community
💚 Editor’s Pick: United Way of Greenville County’s Hands On Greenville (HOG) Day | Saturday, May 2 | 8 a.m.-12 p.m. | United Way of Greenville County | Free | Join thousands of your neighbors for a morning of service dedicated to meeting real community needs.
🦆 Editor’s Pick: 22nd Annual Reedy River Duck Derby | Saturday, May 2 | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | Fall Park | Free | Watch 14,000 rubber ducks race down the Reedy River, complete with a bugle start from the Liberty Bridge.
Walt’s Waltz Renaissance Market | Saturday, May 2 | 12-6 p.m. | Bridgeway Station, Simpsonville | Free
30th Annual Taste of the Upstate | Sunday, May 3 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Bon Secours Wellness Arena | $65+
GVL Poetry Trail Kick-off at Say What! | Sunday, May 10 | 7:30-9 p.m. | Coffee Underground | $10
Offsite Books over Drinks with Veronica Roth | Wednesday, May 13 | 6:30-9 p.m. | Radio Room | $40
BMW M3: 40 Years of Evolution Opening Ceremony | Friday, May 15 | 5:30-9:30 p.m. | The Ultimate Driving Museum, Greer | $149
South Carolina Home Show | Saturday, May 16-Sunday, May 17 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Greenville Convention Center | Free
Golden Day at BridgeWay: Presented by Good Dogs of Greenville | Saturday, May 23 | 2-6 p.m. | BridgeWay Station, Simpsonville | Free
Sip & Dip: A Wellness Social + Outdoor Market | Sunday, May 31 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Larkin’s Sawmill | $50+
Sports
⚾ Editor’s Pick: Greenville Drive | Various dates | Times vary | Fluor Field | $9+ | Must-see promotions this month include Visit Greenville’s Travel & Tourism Night (Friday, May 1), Art in the Park (Wednesday, May 13), and Drive Business Downtown (Wednesday, May 27).
🚴 Editor’s Pick: Greenville Cycling Classic | Thursday, April 30 | 4 p.m. | Downtown Greenville | Free | One of my favorite events of the entire year, you can’t miss this criterium cycling event, especially the 5:30 p.m. ride with Tour de France Legends, 7 p.m. women’s pro race + 8:10 p.m. men’s pro race.
✈️ Editor’s Pick: Take Flight 5K and 1 mile Race | Saturday, May 23 | 8-10 a.m. | Greenville Downtown Airport | $20+ | When else do you get to run (or walk) on an airport runway?
Concerts
Earth, Wind & Fire | Wednesday, April 29 | CCNB Amphitheatre at Heritage Park, Simpsonville | $48+
John Németh at The Mockingbird | Friday, May 1 | 7:30 p.m. | Peace Center | $33
Ben Folds & A Piano Tour | Friday, May 1 | 8 p.m. | Peace Center | $50+
Raise Your Voice! | Wednesday, May 6 | 7-9 p.m. | Greenville Theatre | $25+
Herbie Hancock | Tuesday, May 12 | 7:30 p.m. | Peace Center | $72+
Big Bad Voodoo Daddy at The Pavilion | Wednesday, May 13 | 7:30 p.m. | Peace Center | $50
Jason Mraz: Still Yours Tour | Friday, May 22 | 8 p.m. | Peace Center | $72+
Chicago | Saturday, May 23 | 8 p.m. | Peace Center | Sold out
“Weird Al” Yankovic: Bigger & Weirder 2026 Tour | Saturday, May 30 | 8 p.m. | Bon Secours Wellness Arena | $37+
Theatre + Dance
“Tiara’s Hat Parade” | Saturday, April 11-Sunday, April 19 | Times vary | South Carolina Children’s Theatre | $15
“Coppélia” | Friday, May 1-Saturday, May 2 | Times vary | Peace Center Gunter Theatre | $61 | Join International Ballet May 1 & 2 for this lighthearted story ballet that tells the story of Swanhilda, her fiancé Franz, and the quirky inventor Dr. Coppélius. Perfect for audiences of all ages.
“Steel Magnolias” | Friday, May 1-Sunday, May 3 | Times vary | Greenville Theatre | $35
“Dragons Love Tacos” | Saturday, May 2-Sunday, May 10 | Times vary | South Carolina Children’s Theatre | $22
Festivals
To give you plenty of time to Plan Ahead (and snag tickets before they sell out), we’re highlighting upcoming festivals you don’t want to miss — even beyond this month.
Pickens Azalea Festival | Friday, April 24-Saturday, April 25 | Times vary | Downtown Pickens, Pickens | Free entry
🇵🇱 Editor’s Pick: Fireforge’s Polish Fest | Friday, May 1-Sunday, May 3 | Times vary | Fireforge Crafted Beer | $0+
🎵 Editor’s Pick: VilLive Arts and Music Festival | Friday, May 1-Saturday, May 2 | 5-10 p.m. | The Village of West Greenville | Free | Back for the first time in almost a decade, this community festival brings together food, live music, and the arts.
AnMed Rhythm on the River 2026 | Saturday, May 2 | 10 a.m. 5K, 11 a.m. festival | M. J. Dolly Cooper Park | Free
🎨 Editor’s Pick: Artisphere presented by Prisma Health | Friday, May 8-Sunday, May 10 | Times vary | Downtown Greenville | Free | Browse work from 140 juried artists across 17 mediums, watch live art demonstrations, enjoy street chalk art and performances, and explore hands-on activities during this award-winning event.
Travelers Rest Fest: Musical Circus | Sunday, May 24 | 1-6 p.m. | Field Trip Glamping, Travelers Rest | $15
Sippin’ in Simpsonville Summer Beer Tasting Presented by Papa’s & Beer | Friday, May 29 | 6-10 p.m. | Downtown Simpsonville, Simpsonville | $40+
🎷 Editor’s Pick: Jazz Fest presented by Prisma Health | Friday, June 12-Saturday, June 13 | Times vary | Downtown Greenville | Free | Enjoy two days of live jazz performances across downtown, plus food trucks, drink tents, and other activities designed to celebrate the sounds, culture, and creativity of jazz.
Don’t see anything you like?
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- Go to our Events page.
- Click “Add Event” in the top right-hand corner.
- Make sure to include a link and fill out important information like the date, time, location, and price of your event.
- Click “Submit,” and you’ve just added an event to our website calendar.