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We’re in for a STEAMy weekend, GVL. We’re not talking about the temperature (though the forecast shows temps in the 70s). This weekend, downtown Greenville is celebrating science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM) at the iMAGINE Upstate Steam Festival. Grab the fam for a day of free demos and activities.

Here are 10 events happening this weekend, Friday, March 31-Sunday, April 2.

Events

Friday, March 31

Greenville Heritage Main Street Fridays | Friday, Mar. 31 | 5:30-9:30 p.m. | NOMA Square, 220 N. Main St., Greenville | Free entry | Finish March strong with live music from Latin Soul Band.
Tap Takeover and Balloon Party | Friday, Mar. 31 | 5-8 p.m. | Gather Greenville, 126 Augusta St., Greenville | Free entry | Celebrate the launch of Commonhouse Aleworks in the Upstate with Greenville Beer Exchange and enjoy prizes, a giveaway, a scavenger hunt, and a balloon artist.
Upstate Kids Consignment Sale | Friday, Mar. 31-Saturday, Apr. 1| Times vary | Greenville Convention Center, 1 Exposition Dr., Greenville | Free entry | Shop and sell kids items including clothing, shoes, baby equipment, and toys at this semi-annual sale.

Saturday, April 1

iMAGINE Upstate Festival | Saturday, Apr. 1 | 11 a.m.-5 p.m. | Downtown Greenville, 206 S. Main St., Greenville | Free | Experience STEAM in the Streets with hands-on learning, interactive activities and live demonstrations from more than 75 exhibitors — all activities are free.
Kylie Odetta In Concert | Saturday, Apr. 1 | 7 p.m. | World Upside Down Arts Studio, 1200 Woodruff Rd., Bldg. H7, Greenville | $10 | Ring in April with live music from Greenville’s own Kylie Odetta.
Wheels for Wildlife Car Show | Saturday, Apr. 1 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Parking lot at Camelot Cinemas, 48 E. Antrim Dr., Greenville | Free entry, $20 to enter car show | Join the Wildlife Rehab Group of SC for a car show with live music, food truck vendors, raffles on site, and some local critters.
Don’t Be a Fool Mini Music Festival | Saturday, Apr. 1 | 12-9 p.m. | Hampton Station, 1320 Hampton Ave. , Greenville | Free entry | Enjoy art, food, drinks, shopping, and family-friendly activities provided by Hampton Station’s own tenants, plus live music from three bands.

Sunday, April 2

Pre-Easter Pizza Party | Sunday, Apr. 2 | 1-3 p.m. | Todaro Pizza GVL, 116 N. Markley St., Greenville | Free entry | Bring the fam to feast on pizza and enjoy Easter-themed activities and live music — a portion of pizza sales goes to Greenville Optimists, a nonprofit that supports community events for kids.
Music on the Mountain: Alex Hunnicutt | Sunday, Apr. 2 | 1-4 p.m. | Eagle Mountain Winery, 2330 Highway 11, Travelers Rest | Free entry | Sip on a glass of Eagle Mountain Winery wine and tune into live music by acoustic singer-songwriter Alex Hunnicutt.
Sunday Brunch Market | Sunday, Apr. 2 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Greer City Park, 301 E. Poinsett St., Greer | Free entry | Close out your week by shopping and eating local at this monthly brunch market.

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Weather

Will April showers bring May flowers? Most likely, as well as warmer temperatures and later sunsets. Here’s what you can expect the weather to be like this April in Greenville.

Arts

GVL, you’re pretty as a picture. We picked 15 murals around town that showcase what our city is all about. Take a walk among the art and if you snap a selfie with one, tag @gvltoday on Instagram.

Shop

Westside Market is celebrating its grand opening this Saturday, April 1. Shop 150+ vendors and listen to live tunes from the Reedy River String Band, plus enjoy giveaways and drawings. Here’s a peek at our shopping day when it soft opened last December.

Outdoors

🌷6 local springtime activities

Two chairs sit by a firepit along the shore of a pond.

The Upstate knows how to show off in the spring, so grab your fam + friends and head outside to try these local springtime activities. | Photo provided by Ben Ivins Photography for Joan Herlong & Associates Sotheby’s International Realty

Greenville and the surrounding Upstate regions have so much to offer this season. Add these recs from the Joan Herlong & Associates Sotheby’s International Realty team to your springtime to-do list:

Shopping the Greenville Saturday Market
Hiking in the mountains closeby and running/walking on the Swamp Rabbit Trail
Playing soccer in Greenville’s adult leagues
Walking the Botanical Gardens in Clemson
Enjoying the lake or a round of golf on a beautiful spring day
Playing pickleball across the Upstate*

Explore GVL + the Upstate

Great Escapes

Our guide to Galveston, TX

Great Escapes: Our guide to Galveston, TX

There’s always something happening on the barrier island. | Photo by @FTWtoday

Whether you’re strolling down the Strand, touring historic homes, or eating Shipley’s donuts on the sand, the port town is always a great time.

Use this quick guide for the perfect spring day in Galveston.

Outdoors: Take a walk along the seawall — DYK the city was raised 18 feet after the 1900 storm — or check the tides + splash in the Gulf.
Explore: Catch the ferry to Bolivar Peninsula and get a little lost at Fort Travis Seashore Park.
Vrbo: Coffee on the porch of this 3-bedroom, 3-bath cottage? Yes, please. Plus, the Ave. O Chateau is steps away from Pleasure Pier. (~$548/night)*

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Drink

An electric wine opener is one of those inexpensive kitchen gadgets that you don’t know how you lived without once you get one. We especially love this one for its sleek design and ergonomic grip. To upgrade your wine even further, this set includes an automatic wine aerator and reusable vacuum stopper.

Travel

Trying to talk someone into an April vacation? Just show them these hotel deals on Expedia. We love: The Islander Resort that’s on a private beach in the Florida Keys.

Wellness

What’s in: red light therapy. What’s out: forms of treatment that are painful and invasive. Red light therapy is non-invasive and painless, and evidence suggests it may be able to ease body aches, heal sun damage, and build collagen. Brb — we’re adding this easy-to-prop light and this facial massager to our Amazon cart.

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