Hit the trail during a hands-on mountain biking clinic. | Photo provided by Everything Outdoor Fest
It’s o-fish-al, Everything Outdoor Fest is one week away (Fri., Nov. 4-Sun., Nov. 6). Grab the runners, hikers, cyclists, campers, fishers + all-around outdoors-people in your life for a weekend of family fun (for your dog, too) jam-packed with demos, exhibits, clinics + competitions.
Pro tip: If you’re planning to visit throughout the weekend, grab a $25 weekend pass ($12 for kids) that’s good for all three days.
Your ticket gets you access to 35+ clinics, trail runs, hands-on demos, and the kids zone, plus — live music + food trucks.
A few of the activitiesscheduled:
Kayaking and stand up paddleboarding | Guides from REI will outfit you with a kayak or stand up paddleboard (and necessary safety equipment) + teach you proper strokes and paddling techniques.
Mountain biking | REI’s guides will lead a skills lesson before taking you on a trail ride, bikes and helmets included.
REI Co-op Clinics | Each day will feature topics including “What to take on every hike,” “Basic camping knots,” “Bear awareness,” and “Camp coffee” — all about how to get your cup ‘o joe in the woods.
UltiMutt Race Obstacles | Bring your pup and take on five obstacles designed to build owner/dog trust and teamwork.
Upstate Archery Range | Certified archery coaches will be on hand to teach you how to shoot.
Trail experience | HOKA will be on-site to give you a chance to demo its newest trail shoes while challenging yourself on a 2 mile or 4-mile course.
Check out the full list of activities, demos + events here.
GLOW Golf | Fri., Oct. 28 - Sun., Oct. 30 | 6:30-9:30 p.m. | Takeoff Mini Golf, 28 Airport Rd. Ext., Greenville | $9.50 - $11.50 | Celebrate Halloween weekend with 18 holes in the dark while jamming to tunes from a DJ.
Carolina Ballet Theatre presents GHOSTS | Fri., Oct. 28-Sat., Oct. 29 | 7 p.m. | Peace Center, 300 S. Main St., Greenville | $45.00 - $55.00 | The Greenville-centric story via dance is about a group of kids hoping to reveal an unspoken Greenville secret.
Saturday, October 29
Howl-o-ween Fest | Sat., Oct. 29 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Greenville Humane Society, 305 Airport Rd., Greenville | $10.00 | Enjoy trick-or-treating, food trucks, bounce houses, live music, vendors, a pet costume contest, and more family fun.
El Día de los Muertos | Sat., Oct. 29 | 2-3:30 p.m. | Greer Branch of the Greenville Library, 505 Pennsylvania Ave., Greer | Free | Celebrate El Día de los Muertos (The Day of the Dead) by learning all about this tradition, decorate a skull, and enjoy Latin music and snacks.
Trick-or-Treat on Pendleton Street | Sat., Oct. 29 | 4:30-6:30 p.m. | The Village of West Greenville | Free | All treats, no tricks at this family-friendly Halloween event in The Village.
Sunday, October 30
2nd Annual Heros Softball Game-Police vs Fire Heroes | Sun., Oct. 30 | 1 p.m. | Fluor Field, 945 S. Main St., Greenville | Free | Come cheer on your favorite heroes from the Greenville City Fire Department and Greenville Police Department and support the Julie Valentine Center by donating in their honor.
Sunday Jazz Jam | Sun., Oct. 30 - Sun., Dec. 11 | 4-7 p.m. | Chicora Alley, 608 S. Main St., #B, Greenville | Free | Bring and play your jazz instrument at this Sunday evening jam session.
Superhero Nerd Nite Open Mic | Sun., Oct. 30 | 7:30-9 p.m. | Coffee Underground, 1 E. Coffee St., Greenville | $10.00 - $15.00 | Bring your superhero poetry and wear your favorite themed t-shirts or costumes.
Monday, October 31
Halloween Dance Party | Mon., Oct. 31 | 6-9 p.m. | Fireforge Crafted Beer, 311 E. Washington St., Greenville | Free | Creep it real at Fireforge this Halloween night with DJ Sawce spinning tunes.
Plan Ahead
First Fridays | Fri., Nov. 4 | 6-9 p.m. | Metropolitan Arts Council, Locations vary across Greenville | Free | Join MAC in exploring over 25 local art galleries on the first Friday of every month + plan your route with the interactive map. 🖼️ *
We have amonthly guide filled with events + activities you can plan for in advance. Click the button below to bookmark ideas for upcoming date nights, family outings, and time with friends.
According to a city official, Whataburger is in negotiations for a former Bank of America site in Duncan (1537 E. Main St., Duncan). The Texas-based fast food restaurant generated buzz earlier this year when it showed interest in the Upstate. 🍔 (Post and Courier Greenville)
Coming Soon
New Realm Brewing Company — which is taking over the Old Cigar Warehouse space at South Main and Wardlaw Streets — will open its doors in Spring 2023. The space will be home to the Atlanta-based brewery’s sour and barrel-aging program. 🍺 (Greenville Journal)
Number
$1.5 million. That’s the grant amount the US Department of Health and Human Services awarded five Upstate organizations forming a strategic partnership to address systemic barriers to health care impacting minorities. (Greenville Journal)
Seasonal
If you see witches + ghosts downtown this weekend, it’s all treats and no tricks. Trick-or-treat on Main Street will take place 10a.m.-3p.m. onSat., Oct. 29. Sneak a peek at the full list of participating businesses and plan your route. 🎃
It’s (almost) the most wonderful time of the year + you may notice construction underway downtownfor United Community Bank Ice on Main. The holiday tradition opens in the plaza next to City Hall (206 S. Main St.) on Fri., Nov. 11. ⛸️
Festival
The Greer Arts and Eats Festival is happening tomorrow, Sat., Oct. 29. Stop by downtown Greer + shop 50 local makers, listen to live music, and enjoy 20+ food and beverage vendors.
Art
The Rose Crystal Tower by artist Dale Chihuly has been reassembled after its off-site restoration. You can find the sculpture in Harriet’s Garden in Falls Park with a new decorative railing and landscaping around the sculpture’s base.
Feel Good
Imagine planning 31 Halloween costumes. Nancy Crittenden does it every year. Check out the Greenville Journal’s feature on her tradition, featuring over-the-top looks including Winifred Sanderson from “Hocus Pocus” + the Tin Man from the “Wizard of Oz.”
What do you do when you’re willing to donate your kidney to a loved one, but find out you’re not a match? Give your kidney to a perfect stranger, of course. That’s what two SC residents did, starting a live donor chain that changed four lives. Read the moving story.*
DYK
Did you know we want to share your Black Friday deals with our GVLtoday readers? Promote your business with us by submitting a deal to be included in our Fri., Nov. 25 newsletter. Pricing varies by market + must be submitted by Wed., Nov. 16.
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If you know a Greenville County Schools senior graduating in 2023, encourage them to apply for a Greenville Federal Credit Union Scholarship. Why? The grant could help fund their first year of college or technical school. See eligibility criteria + apply.*
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Dancers Edson Barbosa and Cara Marie Gary perform Moody Rhapsody as a part of “From Ballet to Broadway!” | Photo by Karl Trump
Break out those pointe shoes, Greenville — Broadway-meets-ballet premiers at Gunter Theatre with “From Ballet to Broadway!,” a one-night only show on Sat., Nov. 5 at 7:30 p.m. 🩰
This collaborative, live dance + music event will showcase the classical ballet “La Fille mal Gardée (Act 1),” Broadway-inspired melodies performed by Max Quinlan and Siri Howard, and new dance works by Vlada Kysselova and Carissa Kubitz.
Tickets are limited for this one-night only show, so don’t wait to snag yours.*
Editor’s pick:We’ve been eagerly awaiting an update since Whataburger hinted at a SC storeback in February. Though it’s a small development — and a lot can happen between now and an official opening announcement — it’s exciting to see some movement on such a highly-anticipated project.
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