These Ninja Turtles traded in pizza for Halloween candy. | Photo by Krystal C.
Boo in the Zoo is the Greenville Zoo’s biggest fundraiser of the year. In its 39th year, the event planned to run for 14 nights in 2025 — the most ever — but unfortunately, last night was rained out.
The good news is, if you had tickets, you can use them for any of the remaining nights. Plus, we got a behind-the-scenes look at how it all comes together.
The zoo buys ~450,000 pieces of candy to hand out to trick-or-treaters. | Photo by GVLtoday
To ensure they have plenty of candy for trick-or-treaters, the zoo team starts shopping over the summer, as soon as the fiscal calendar flips to July. This is just one of the classrooms used for candy storage, and it currently has about half of what it started with.
You have three more nights to visit Boo in the Zoo, which ends on Thursday, Oct. 30 — walk-ups welcome, with plenty of candy to go around.
Greenville Technical College - Paralegal Program Open House | Mon., Nov. 3 | 12-1 p.m. | Greenville Technical College - Criminal Justice Building | Free | Learn about career paths, program details, and how to get started at this open house — either in-person or online.*
The Suwanee Wine Fest will take place on Saturday, Nov. 8. | Photo courtesy of Explore Gwinnett
Fall festivities are in full swing across Gwinnett County, transforming the area into a seasonal celebration from until early November.
Enjoy vibrant fall festivals like the Native American Festival & Pow Wow and the Suwanee Wine Fest, where cultural traditions, live music, family-friendly activities, and more come together to create unforgettable autumn experiences.
Plus, don’t miss the renowned Netherworld Haunted House, voted one of the top three in the nation and open until Sunday, Nov. 2.
Mr. Crisp is saying goodbye. The seafood-centric eatery announced its final service will be Friday, Nov. 15, with a farewell chef collaboration dinner on Nov. 5. The restaurant, which opened in 2022, thanked its guests and team “for being part of this journey.”
Civic
It’s the last week for early voting ahead of election day, which is one week from today. Greenville County voters can cast their ballots at McAlister Square daily until this Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. You can also let us know who you think will win the at-large city council race: Matt Alexander or Tina Belge.
Outdoors
The Saluda Grade Trail team is launching a new public engagement phase to help shape plans for the 31-mile rail trail connecting Upstate SC to Western NC. Residents can take an online survey through Dec. 1 or attend a forum on Tuesday, Nov. 18 at the Landrum Farmers Market to share ideas.
Number
65%. That’s how many of you said you don’t like South Carolina’s new license plate design. The rest of you (35%) are equally split between loving it and feeling indifferent about the change. Did you miss it? See what we’re talking about and cast your vote.
Seasonal
Let’s glow.Yesterday, we introduced you to glo pickleball at PKL Park, now happening on Friday nights. Their team let us know that court rentals are dropping to $30 for the winter months. There’s even more reason to dink up.
Biz
Furman University has named ChartSpan co-founder Shane Grivich as its new entrepreneur-in-residence. Grivich will mentor students, faculty, and staff through the Hill Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship to expand entrepreneurship programs and foster a “founder mindset” across campus.
Edu
Whether you’re leveling up your leadership skills or pivoting to something new, this flexible hybrid program makes it simple. Think: online coursework, Charleston residencies, and executive coaching. Applications close Saturday, Nov. 1 — don’t miss it.*
Announced
We crunched the numbers and compiled your official GVLtoday’s Best nominees. Now comes the fun part: voting. Now through Friday, Nov. 28, you can vote for your favorites in each category. Winners will be announced Monday, Dec. 8.
Network
Step inside Greenville’s nightlife playbook at Endeavor’s Collaborators & Cocktails on Thursday, Nov. 13. Chef Chris Rosensteel and entrepreneurial business partner Jeremy Krauze of Society and the newly renovated City Tavern will share their secrets to crafting alluring brands and thriving in Greenville’s lucrative late-night scene. Snag tickets.*
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“Jesse Cole has built this unbelievable demand,” said Clemson Baseball Coach Erik Bakich. “Then you put that demand in a part of the country where baseball means a lot... It’s no surprise that an event like this — that also brings entertainment to an exponential level with good baseball — it’s gonna do well in this area.”
There’s more rounding the bases. Banana Ball teams will play 10 games in the Palmetto State in 2026, with six of those split between Greenville and Spartanburg. Learn how to get tickets.
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.
One of my favorite charity events of the year, the Meyer Center Polo Classic, raised ~$600,000 for the school serving local children with disabilities. Were you there, too? Check out the gallery from TOWN Magazine.
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