• $1 billion will go towards prepping Plant Spartanburg for electric vehicle production.
• $700 million will go towards building a new high-voltage battery assembly facility in Woodruff, creating 300+ jobs.

• Fidelity Investments Moonlight Movies | Thu., Oct. 20 | 5-10 p.m. | Falls Park on the Reedy, Greenville | Free entry | All ducks fly together with this showing of “The Mighty Ducks.”
• Denver Downs Farm Annual Fall Festival | Thu., Oct. 20 - Sun., Nov. 13 | 10 a.m. | Denver Downs Farm, 1515 Denver Rd., Anderson | $15.00 | Celebrate fall at Denver Downs Farm with corn mazes, bonfires, fall treats, and activities for the kids.

• Halloween Party | Fri., Oct. 21 | 8 p.m.-1 a.m. | Zen, 924 S. Main St., Greenville | $30.00 - $325.00 | Don your best costume at this Halloween bash.
• Tryon Resort Oktoberfest | Fri., Oct. 21 - Sat., Oct. 22 | 5-10 p.m. | Tryon International Equestrian Center, 25 International Blvd., Mill Spring | Free | This inaugural event features food, market vendors, and live music, free kids’ activities + more.*

• Halloween At Heritage Park Presented by Ray Thompson’s Upstate Karate | Sat., Oct. 22 | 1-5 p.m. | Heritage Park , 861 S.E. Main St., Simpsonville | Free | Enjoy free candy and activities at this family-friendly community event.*

• Soby’s Reunion Sunday Supper | Sun., Oct. 23 | 6-9:30 p.m. | Soby’s, 207 S. Main St., Greenville | $125.00 | Enjoy Sunday dinner at Soby’s, served family-style and featuring the culinary works of chefs from the past 25 years.*

• Trick-or-Treat at The Children’s Museum of the Upstate | Sat., Oct. 29 | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | The Children’s Museum of the Upstate, 300 College St., Greenville | $6.00 - $7.00 | Grab the kids and wind your way through the museum collecting candy and enjoying Halloween activities (think: petting zoo, face painting, mural activity + more).*

The food

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• Greenville County Council voted to delay the final approval of a $400,000 grant for the Paris Mountain State Park expansion. The discussion will take place Tues., Nov. 1, giving time to address traffic concerns raised by neighbors living near the park. ⛰️ (Greenville Journal)
• This is wheelie exciting. The City of Greenville announced a new B-Cycle station at Unity Park, marking the City’s 10th electric bike station. Peep where you can pick up and drop off for your next ride. 🚲

• “Small-town convenience meets big-city amenities.” That’s how Rent.com described Greenville in its feature “Greenville Hidden Gems: Locals Let You in on the Best Spots.” Shouting out spots like The Commons + West Greenville, the site lauds Greenville’s “food, entertainment, nature, and overall quality of life.”

• Greenville-based plant shop Savereign (and its owner AJ), was selected by Spotify as the inaugural participant of the platform’s “Making Space” initiative. The program provides a podcast studio to make recording more accessible within the LGBTQ+ community. 🎙️

• Clemson University launched an interactive food resources map, plotting 900+ meal and grocery options across SC’s 46 counties. The map, which was originally a local project for Pickens County, is a partnership with the SC Department of Health and Environmental. 🗺️ (The Post and Courier Greenville)

• Get spooky with your family and fur friends. The Green Monster Mash is taking over Fluor Field at the West End this Sat., Oct. 22 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Enjoy trick-or-treating along the concourse, a howl-o-ween hangout for your pup, pumpkin decorating, and a costume contest. 🎃

• Did you know Greenville Zoo-born giraffe (and internet celebrity) Providence is helping her species survive? The Masai giraffe said goodbye to her Greenville home this week to move to a different zoo — but we haven’t been told where, yet — as part of the efforts to protect the endangered species. 🦒 (Greenville Journal)

• Picture this — you receive an unsolicited phone call asking for personal or private identification information. What do you do? Greenville Federal Credit Union says don’t respond, even if the call looks like it is coming from your bank or credit union. Here are eight more tips to protect yourself from fraud.*

• There’s nothing to wine about here. Tickets for the Charleston Wine + Food Festival go on sale today at 11 a.m. Snag your tickets early so you can land a spot at all of the popular spots — including 100+ events and upgrades in the Culinary Village. Cheers, Greenville. 🍷 *

• Did you know? Babbel offers multiple ways to learn a new language (think: lessons, podcasts, videos, and live online classes). GVLtoday readers can choose from 14 languages with lessons that focus on practical, everyday phrases — plus useful tips and cultural knowledge to better understand the words they’re learning. Me encanta. 🗺️ *

• Ditch the ribbon and twine. Natural wreaths made with dried flowers, berries, and grains are trending. This southeast Etsy seller makes beautiful arrangements we love — like this timeless dried lavender wreath. If you’re looking for something a little more seasonal, peep this fall garden wreath. 💐*

• The amount of the tax break is based on the number of affordable housing units included in the project. Read: The more affordable housing units included, the bigger the tax incentive.
• The policy comes as Greenville County needs an estimated 20,000 affordable housing units over the next decade. (The Post and Courier Greenville)
• The policy aims to provide more housing for middle-wage-earners in Greenville County from rising housing costs. Specifically, people who fall between 40% and 80% of Greenville County’s average median household income, which was $62,422 according to the 2020 Census. (The Greenville News)