Hit the trail during a hands-on mountain biking clinic. | Photo provided by Everything Outdoor Fest
Kyle here. Calling all outdoors folks: If you’re like me, you love all things camping — so much so, that I have a tent mounted to the top of my car. Don’t miss the chance to indulge in the Everything Outdoor Festthis weekend, Fri., Nov. 4-Sun., Nov. 6, where you’ll get take part in outdoor clincs and activities, from biking to archery, connect with outdoor recreation brands, and more.
Here are nine other events happening this weekend, Fri., Nov. 4-Sun., Nov. 6:
Friday, Nov. 4
Everything Outdoor Fest | Friday, Nov. 4-Sunday, Nov. 6 | 11 a.m.-5 p.m. | Historic Hopkins Farm, 3717 Fork Shoals Rd, Simpsonville | $10-$25 | Connect with other enthusiasts at this three day festival to explore the Southeast’s most popular outdoor activities.
Kanga Coolers GCMF Friday Night Kick-Off Concert | Friday, Nov. 4 | 7 p.m. | CCNB Amphitheatre at Heritage Park, 861 SE Main St., Simpsonville | $10 | Kick off the Greenville Country Music Festival with Kanga Coolers + music by Jon Langston, Dirty Grass Soul, Conner Sweeny, and DJ Slim McGraw.
Swamp Rabbits vs Savannah Ghost Pirates | Friday, Nov. 4 | 5:05 p.m. | Bon Secours Wellness Arena, 650 North Academy St., Greenville | The match night’s theme is Out in the Country.
Starry Nights | Friday, Nov. 4 | 6-7 p.m. | Roper Mountain Science Center, 402 Roper Mountain Rd., Greenville | $5-$6 | Catch this month’s Starry Night show, “Legends of the Sky: Perseus and Andromeda” in the Hooper Planetarium.
Saturday, Nov. 5
CommUNITY Day | Saturday, Nov. 5 | 10 a.m.-1 p.m. | Unity Park, 320 S. Hudson St., Greenville | Free | Join the City of Greenville for a day of community, complete with live music, a pumpkin smash, local snacks, dog adoptions, and more.
Flavor Fest | Saturday, Nov. 5 | 4 p.m. | Cartwright Food Hall, 215 Trade St., Greer | Free | Indulge in free food samples, specials, live music, outdoor games, and more — tickets available for a wine tasting.
The Play That Goes Wrong | Saturday, Nov. 5 | 8 p.m. | Greenville Theatre, 444 College St., Greenville | $35 | This Olivier Award-winning play is a combination of Sherlock Holmes mystery meets Monty Python hysteria.
Sunday, Nov. 6
SC Veterans Upstate Salute | Sunday, Nov. 6 | 3-7 p.m. | Fluor Field, 945 S. Main St., Greenville | Free | Join The Greenville Drive + Upstate Veterans Alliance in honoring local veterans with an evening of live music with Colt Ford, an aerial flyover, and more.
Fall Paint Night at the Warehouse | Sunday, Nov. 6 | 5-7:30 p.m. | Warehouse at Vaughn’s, 109 W. Trade St., Simpsonville | $30-$45 | Paint a fall door hanger or canvas — materials are included and registration is required.
Carolina Individual Regional Poetry Slam | Sunday, Nov. 6 | 7:30-10 p.m. | The Radio Room, 110 Poinsett Hwy., Greenville | $10-$15 | Wits End Poetry Invitational Only Poetry Slam will feature the top 10 poets in the Carolinas.
Take a peek inside the new + improved apartment homes at The Victor Verdae
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The Victor Verdae apartments offer studio, 1 bedroom + 2 bedroom floorplans. | Photo provided by The Victor Verdae via Lincoln Property Company
In the heart of the Verdae neighborhood, The Victor Verdae’s recently-renovated apartments are surrounded by local restaurants, schools + shopping.
With premiere amenities + a great location (we’re talking minutes from the Parallel Parkway), Greenville’s best is at your fingertips.
Does your roommate have four legs? The Victor Verdae welcomes furry family members with open arms (+ treats).
The renovation:
Residents at The Victor Verdae enjoy:
Custom gray cabinetry
Quartz countertops
Plank flooring
Ring doorbells
Nest thermostats
Oversized bedrooms
Spacious patios/balconies
Golf course views (in select units) of The Preserve at Verdae Golf Club
Wood burning fireplaces (in select units)
In honor of the exciting changes at the property, The Victor Verdae is giving GVLtoday readers an extra special reason to celebrate finding your new home. Mention GVLtoday and receive $1,000 off if you move in by Thanksgiving. 🎉*
How many can we eat? The limit does not exist. Photo by GVLtoday
Seasonal
Tired of looking into the sunken-in eyes of your rotting Halloween jack-o-lantern? Here’s how you can get rid of it + other fall waste. Pro tip: You can also bring it to CommUNITY Day and smash it with Atlanta Organics.
DYK
Greenville is the No. 12 best city for sandwich lovers, according to Apartment Guide. Looking to celebrate with the best Greenville has to offer this weekend? Check out our sandwich picks.
Today Is
National Doughnut Day. Donut get too excited, but local cronut pop-up Scout’s Doughnutsjust released their fall flavors, including sweet potato crunch, chai latte, and s’mores. Check its Instagram for where you can find them popping up this month or place a pre-order online. We’ll take the hole lot.
GREAT ESCAPES
Our guide to Rapid City, SD
Great Escapes: Our guide to Rapid City, SD
The hike is worth the view from the top. | Photo by 6AM City
Add Rapid City, SD to your bucket list to take a drive through Badlands National Park, hike in the Black Hills, and drink Shirley Temples around the Saloon No. 10 table where Wild Bill Hickokmet his end. Wild West, here you come.
Outdoors: Take Needles Highway in Custer State Park to the Sylvan Lake Shore Trailhead. From there, embark on the 6.4-mileout-and-back Black Elk Peak trail.
Shop: Use this list of local shops, Native American-owned stores, and outdoor gear suppliers to plan your shopping trip.
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SHOP
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Drink
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