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Travel and Outdoors
Event Spotlight
The best seats + eats for fireworks
Unity Park is partying like its 1776. | Photo by The City of Greenville
If you’re headed to the Clemson MBA Fireworks at Unity Park on Thursday, July 3, the entertainment begins at 6 p.m. + there will be food trucks on site for a picnic-style dinner.
Pro tip: You can also catch the fireworks from nearby businesses with bonus festivities:
PKL Park | Kick off Independence Day starting at noon with live music, giveaways, a special cookout menu, and prime fireworks views.
Southernside Brewing Co. | Live music starts at 6 p.m., and there are food and drink specials all weekend.
Pangaea Brewing Company | Thursday is always Pint + Pie night with a chance to grab both for $15 before the fireworks.
The Commons | The food hall closes at 9 p.m. before the fireworks start, but keep it in mind as you look to escape the heat and grab a bite.
Fireworks start at 9:30 p.m., and it’s just one of several events happening this week. Click the button below for our complete list.
Books Over Drinks | 7:30-9 p.m. | M. Judson Booksellers | $35 | Sip a craft cocktail or mocktail with author Amy Poeppel as she shares “Far and Away,” her novel about a house swap gone hilariously wrong.
Wednesday, July 2
Still Life Studio | 6-8 p.m. | Hughes Main Library | Free | Bring your own supplies or use what’s provided and enjoy creating in this welcoming, all skill levels still-life session.
Thursday, July 3
Simpsonville Simply Freedom Fest | CCNB Amphitheatre at Heritage Park, Simpsonville | Free | Rock out with the Eli Young Band, Corey Smith, and DJ Slim McGraw ahead of a fireworks show.
Friday, July 4
“Meat Sweats” Cookout | 11:30 a.m.-6 p.m. | Fireforge Crafted Beer | Price of purchase | Indulge in barbecue and the fixins, enjoy live music from Big Radio, and sip on Pool Honeys Peach Milkshake IPA, with proceeds benefiting Project Host.
Saturday, July 5
The Weirdo Arts & Community Flea Market | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | Poe West | Free entry | Kick off the 2025 season of this market at its new home with 50+ eclectic vendors, live music, local eats, and all the quirky, creative vibes you can handle.
The fireworks show will begin after the July 3 game at approx. 9:30 p.m. | Photo provided by the Greenville Drive
Celebrate a star-spangled week at Fluor Field with not just one, but three festive Greenville Drive games leading up to Independence Day. Freedom Fest is happening:
Tuesday, July 1 | Come early for the Red, White & Blue Picnic ($20-$25) + stay for Dino Night.
Wednesday,July 2 | Catch the team in Captain America jerseys during Marvel Super Hero Night. Psst... They’ll be auctioned off during the game to support charities.
Thursday, July 3 | Recognize veterans + enjoy festivities and fireworks.
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Ranked
No. 26. That’s where Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport ranked on The Washington Post’s list of the top 50 airports in the US. The publication analyzed feedback from 2,300+ of its readers to craft the list. “Turns out, bigger isn’t better,” it wrote.
Announced
Save the date. The Greenville Literacy Association’s 24th Annual Really Good, Really Big, Really Cheap Book Sale returns to McAlister Square Saturday, Aug. 9-Sunday, Aug. 10, with a kickoff party on Thursday, Aug. 7. Book donations are open until Monday, July 14.
Seasonal
Feelin’ peachy?Fisher’s Orchard is now open for U-pick weekends, offering juicy varieties. Grab a basket, stroll the sunny rows, and stock up on sweet sips + spreads at the farm store. (Kidding Around Greenville)
Civic
The Greenville Police Department’s Citizens Academy returns on Tuesday, Aug. 5. The free, eight-week program includes hands-on experiences like ride-alongs + training simulations for citizens over 21 who live or work within the city limits. Apply today.
List
Greenville landed in the No. 67 spot on Resonance’s list of America’s 100 best cities. The ranking used data ranging from a city’s GDP to content on Tripadvisor and Instagram + highlighted our growth and development, shouting out the Greenville Gateway project and County Square.
Try This
Did you miss the Flat Out Under Pressure art-making competition? Don’t worry. You can see this year’s winning artworks (which were all created in just 24 hours) at the MAC Gallery, now through Friday, July 11. Learn more.*
It’s Freedom Week, so now’s a great time to give back and make a powerful impact in Greenville. Now through Saturday, July 5, donate blood with The Blood Connection to help meet the urgent needs of local hospitals facing summer trauma surges. Sign up, save lives, and earn rewards.*
Take a tour inside Third Place’s vibrant space. | Photo by GVLtoday
For richer or pour over, Greenville’s coffee shops are what keep us going in the morning. Our city has no shortage of masterful baristas, aromatic roasts, and foamy lattes, but if you’re having trouble deciding on a spot, gather some brews clues with our guide to some of the best coffee shops in Greenville, SC.
New + noteworthy
Third Place Coffee House, 1711 Old Spartanburg Rd., Greer | This shop is vibrant, cozy, and feels like a home away from home.
Sole Espresso Bar, 500 Congaree Rd., Unit 2104 | The pistachio latte has gone locally viral at this new cafe in District Midtown.
Dumont Cafe & Creamery, 1757 Woodruff Rd., Ste. B | Try the strawberry matcha or the affogato with Biscoff ice cream.
Vintage Saddle Coffee Co., 316 Pennsylvania Ave., Greer | It’s a coffee shop with a Western flair, serving coffee, tea, and the trendy “dirty sodas.”
We’ve got all the Fourth of July essentials you need and won’t immediately throw away after the holiday. (Think: Family-friend games you can play all summer long, a reusable + safe alternative to fireworks, and grill accessories that last). Buy these items today for the chance for them to arrive before the holiday.
🍖 Get the grill ready with this scouring stone that cleans better and faster than a brush.
🔥 Speaking of the grill, trade your old pocket lighter for this windproof one.
🎆 This light up bubble blower serves as a safe, kid-friendly replacement for fireworks.
🇺🇸 This red, white, and blue reusable tablecloth is stain-resistant and waterproof.
☀️ No summer holiday is complete without a fun backyard game like Spikeball or lifesize Jenga.
The fun doesn’t have to end here. After reading the newsletter, head over to our games page. Games refresh with new challenges every day at 6 a.m. from crossword puzzle to Sudoku to themed word search.
Can I pull you for a chat? There’s a new trend taking over social media feeds, and it’s “Love Island” watch parties. Here in Greenville, PKL Park, Group Therapy + New Realm Brewing are turning reality TV into a spectator sport, bringing fans together to couple up with cocktails, Casa Amor, and all the drama.
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