• TD Saturday Market | Saturday, Oct. 12 | 8 a.m.-12 p.m. | Main Street | Free entry | Take a walk downtown and shop 75+ local vendors.
• Pawty at “Paw"-luda Pupperween Costume Party | Saturday, Oct. 12 | 8 a.m.-10 p.m. | Saluda Lake Landing | Free entry | Bring your furry friend dressed in their Halloween costume and shop puppy treats, accessories + adopt your next fur-baby.
• The 7th Annual Greenville Blues Festival | Saturday, Oct. 12 | 7 p.m. | Bon Secours Wellness Arena | $105+ | Enjoy performances by musical acts including Tucka, King George, Pokey Bear, Lenny Williams, Theodis Ealey, and J-Wonn.
• Second Annual Piedmont Pickle Festival | Sunday, Oct. 13 | 2-8 p.m. | Carolina Bauernhaus Greenville | $15+ | Indulge in all things pickle at this annual festival.
• Silent Reading Party | Sunday, Oct. 13 | 3-6 p.m. | The Gallery at M. Judson | $10 | Enjoy snacks, drinks, and three uninterrupted hours of silent reading.

• U-Pick and Paint | Monday, Oct. 14 | 6-8 p.m. | Sassafrass Flower Farm, Easley | $60+ | Paint wildflowers with both brush + palette knife in a guided class before picking your own bouquet on the farm.
• Greer Farmers Market | Tuesday, Oct. 15 | 4:30-7:30 p.m. | Greer City Park, Greer | Free entry | Trick-or-treat at this monthly market as you shop from 45+ farmers, makers, and bakers.
• "& Juliet” | Tuesday, Oct. 15-Sunday, Oct. 20 | Times vary | Peace Center | $50+ | This musical flips the script asking, “What would happen next if Juliet didn’t end it all over Romeo?”
• Fill the Cruisers Food Drive | Wednesday, Oct. 16 | 7 a.m.-2 p.m. | Bon Secours Wellness Arena | Free | Fill the Greenville Police cruiser with items for the Greenville Humane Society and Greenville County Animal Care.
• Greenville Country Music Fest | Friday, Oct. 18-Sunday, Oct. 20 | CCNB Amphitheatre at Heritage Park, Simpsonville | $95+ | Enjoy three days filled with country music featuring headliners Jon Pardi, Whiskey Myers, and Megan Moroney.

• The Greenville County School District says it will ask state lawmakers to forgive the eight days of school lost during and after Helene. The district notes its school days are 30 minutes longer than the state requires, which could support their argument. (The Post and Courier Greenville)

• Good news, Free People fans. Free People is now open on Main Street. Find the women’s clothing store next to O.P. Taylor’s.

• Modal’s coffee shop will close its doors Thursday, Oct. 31. The hostel released a statement saying, “Due to the impact of Helene, we are closing the cafe sooner than we had hoped.” Want to keep up with all the most recent restaurant and bars that are opening or closing in our area? Read more on our website.

• Calling all bakers. The Holiday Gingerbread Exhibit at the Residence Inn/SpringHill Suites is looking for 50 amateur and 50 professional bakers for its annual competition. Applications are due Monday, Oct. 28.

• The Savannah Bananas (thanks for the spelling help, Gwen Stefani) will play at the Clemson Memorial Stadium on April 26, 2025. Join the ticket lottery. (Greenville News)

• Posture check — this is your weekly reminder to straighten your back. If that felt good, imagine how nice a stretch at Soul Yoga would feel. Find your flow at these Greenville yoga studios.

• Want to make sure your next vacation takes off without a hitch? Check out our guide to GSP for a full food rundown and to know just how early you should arrive to get through security. Bon voyage.

• During times like these, balance transfers can really make a difference. Here’s how they work (hint: 18 months with 0% interest, plus 2% cash back) and why experts recommend this specific card.*

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