08.03.2024

Today’s Forecast

91º | 40% chance of precipitation
Sunrise 6:41 a.m. | Sunset 8:30 p.m.

Editor’s Note

Danielle here. Happy last weekend of summer before Greenville County Schools are back in session. We’re wrapping up some of the weeks top stories + helping you plan your weekend. Bonus: If you’re headed to Rivals in Red in Columbia, bookmark this guide from our friends at COLAtoday.

Events

This Weekend

Stationery Store Day 2024 | Saturday, Aug. 3 | 11 a.m.-7 p.m. | Multiple locations | Free entry | Celebrate independently-owned stationary stores Page & Post and Dear Greenville by shopping stickers, paper, and supplies.
Experiences Vintage Market | Saturday, Aug. 3 | 12-6 p.m. | Holland Park, 809 Laurens Rd., Greenville | Free entry | Shop clothing, collectibles, art, and jewelry.
Greenville Drive vs. Wilmington Blue Rocks | Saturday, Aug. 3 + Sunday, Aug. 4 | Times vary | Fluor Field, 945 S. Main St., Greenville | $9-$20 | Catch a baseball game in the West End.
Chef Cat’s Argentine Take Over | Sunday, Aug. 4 | 5:30-8 p.m. | Comal 864, 1112 Woodside Ave., Greenville | $70-$95 | Dine on Argentinian flavors and dishes prepared by Chef Cat Beraud.

Plan Ahead

South Carolina New Play Festival | Thursday, Aug. 8-Sunday, Aug. 11 | Times vary | Various locations, Greenville | Free | This weekend-long celebration highlights new plays and musicals performed by Tony-winning Broadway stars — waitlists are available for sold out events.
End of Summer Float-a-Palooza | Saturday, Aug. 10 | 10 a.m.-8 p.m. | 605 Motor Boat Club Rd., Greenville | $15-$25 | Celebrate the end of summer with music, food, drinks, and floating on the water.
Night Owlchemy: Stand-up Open Mic | Saturday, Aug. 10 | 10:30-11:30 p.m. | Coffee Underground, 1 E. Coffee St., Greenville | Free | This monthly drop-in show features local stand-up comics of all levels.

There's plenty more to do

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Top Stories

Be the broker: Runway Café | When Runway Café’s lease ends at the Greenville Downtown Airport in May 2025, we could see a new concept go in its place. We want to know: What do you want to see there? Answer below.

The in-cider scoop on local apple picking | With Skytop Orchard opening this week, it’s officially the start of apple picking season. Read through our ultimate guide to orchards near Greenville.

Forging the way for Honor Tower | A local manufacturer fabricated 84 tons of steel for Unity Park’s Honor Tower, set to open in summer or fall 2025. Refresh on the facts and figures of this forthcoming landmark.

Asked

What should go in the Runway Café space?

Runway Café’s lease is up in May 2025, and the Greenville Downtown Airport is looking for new concepts to potentially take over the space.

The sky's the limit

News Notes

Number

20+. That’s how many shows were unveiled in the Peace Center’s 2024-2025 season brochure. Tickets for these shows — including Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre, Nikki Glaser, Jay Leno + Alton Brown — go on sale Monday, Aug. 5 at 10 a.m.

Traffic

SCDOT plans to replace the West Faris Road bridge starting in 2026 by acquiring land for the project this fall. When work begins, the bridge will be closed for six months + cars will be rerouted ~three miles. You can submit public comments about the project until Thursday, Aug. 15. (Greenville Journal)

Open

GrazeLand Deli — a new deli and market featuring grab-and-go charcuterie — is now open on West Antrim Drive (near Comal 864’s new Midtown location). Want to keep up with all the most recent restaurants and bars that are opening or closing in our area? Read more on our website.

Jobs

At GVLtoday, we love that we get to make the whole city of Greenville our office. If you’re looking for your next dream job, check out our guide to top employers and industries, or explore more places to work.

Legacy

It takes a village, as they say. As proud Greenvillians, we’re inspired by the contributions of our most tenured community members. Please join us in celebrating the legacies of those who have recently died.

City Guide

End summer with a splash

Kid-friendly activities in Greenville

Let your kids find their inner ceramicist. | Photo via @hollowedearth

Ah, to be a kid again. From major attractions like the Children’s Museum of the Upstate to gems like Flying Rabbit Adventures, there’s something in Greenville for children of all ages. You’ll have no trouble entertaining the youngsters with this list of 20+ kid-friendly activities around Greenville.

For additional recommendations for kid-friendly activities around Greenville and the Upstate, check out Kidding Around Greenville.

Educational activities

Children’s Museum of the Upstate-Greenville, 300 College St. | Family memberships available
This museum offers kids opportunities to explore hands-on exhibits that encourage learning through play.

Splash around

Discovery Island Waterpark, 417 Baldwin Rd., Simpsonville | $9.50+
Beat the heat with two waterslides, a lazy river, a kid’s splash play area, and the “FlowRider” (think: knee and bodyboarding).

Pool party

YMCA of Greenville, multiple locations | Family memberships available
Beyond recreational swimming, there are also sports fields, child watch hours, and swim lessons.

20 more activities

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