Make sure you’re registered to vote. | Photo by the City of Greenville
Municipal Election Day is less than a month away, Tuesday, Nov. 4, and we’ve done the Googling so you don’t have to. To make voting easier, we’ve curated need-to-know information to get you ready as you head to the polls, including who (and what) will be on your ballot.
What are we voting on?
In the City of Greenville, you’ll be voting for three city council members (District 2, District 4, and an at-large seat).
Holiday at Peace: Greenville’s favorite family Christmas tradition | Friday, Dec. 12-Sunday, Dec. 14 | Times vary | Peace Center | $27.50+ | Rooted in cherished traditions and filled with new surprises, this holiday spectacular unites nationally renowned artists and beloved local talent to celebrate the spirit of the season.*
Coming soon to the Greenville Zoo. | Renderings by WDM Architects
Development
The Greenville Zoo broke ground on its $3.6 million Phillips Family Farm exhibit, the largest project in the zoo’s 65-year history. The upgraded habitat will feature animals like highland cattle, alpacas, and Kuenekune pigs, plus a two-story barn and event space. Construction is expected to wrap in late 2026 or early 2027. (Greenville Journal)
Number
$1. That’s how much fountain drinks and hot coffee will cost at the Spinx Market this Friday in honor of its one-year anniversary. You can also get $1 Double Stamp brews from 4 to 6 p.m. Cheers.
Drink
Freshly roasted in Greenville and delivered to your doorstep — Canvas Coffee is launching a new coffee subscription that lets you save up to 20% while enjoying coffee shop beans. If you live within five miles of the store, choose weekly, biweekly, or monthly drop-off to keep your mornings brewing smoothly.
Shop
A new makers market debuts at Taylors Mill this Saturday. The Mill Street Market will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., featuring local vendors, live music, kids’ activities, and food trucks. Plus, plans are already in the works for a holiday market.
Kids
Themed light shows are back at the Hooper Planetarium at the Roper Mountain Science Center. Get ready for Laser Halloween: Frights & Lights, Halloween Spooktacular, and Stranger Things on Friday, Oct. 24 and Friday, Oct. 31. Get tickets.
Fun Fact
Your library card unlocks free admission to all 47 South Carolina state parks. Fall — as the leaves change — is the perfect time to check out a park pass. They’re first-come, first-served and can only be reserved for same-day pick up — call your library branch to check availability.
Travel
It’s fall, y’all. Plan a weekend getaway to Gwinnett and enjoy cozy vibes, live music, and local flavor. From the Duluth Fall Festival to AuburnFest and the Suwanee Wine Fest, there’s something for everyone. Explore the full lineup and make your fall unforgettable.*
Featured Job
AFL is hiring a Quality Control Manager. Lead a skilled team, boost product reliability, and reduce waste at a global fiber optics company in Duncan, SC. Enjoy great benefits, hands-on leadership, and career growth opportunities. Learn more + apply.*
Community
The 18th annual Run4Life 5K Run/Walk and 1-Mile Fun Run returns Saturday, Nov. 1 at the Caine Halter Family YMCA. Honoring Caine Halter and all those affected by cancer, the event benefits patients and families of Prisma Health Cancer Institute. Learn more + donate.*
Listen
With fall comes local-favorite festivals + live music (catch us at Greenville Country Music Fest). Luckily, these hearing aids are the world’s first with multi-stream processing, designed to help you engage in conversations effortlessly (even in noisy environments). Explore a no-risk trial.*
Community
A man in Simpsonville won $200,000 on a $5 ticket from the South Carolina Education Lottery. “It was wonderful,” he told officials. Ready to join the winners? Try your luck.*
Happy Halloweenie. Greenville has a local dachshund group that’s getting together this Saturday at Sun and Soil Plant Parlor for a strut in their Halloween costumes. What’s cuter than a bunch of wiener dogs? A bunch of wiener dogs in costumes. The hangout starts at 9 a.m. with the walk to Falls Park at 10 a.m. The best part? You don’t need a dachshund to participate.
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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.
There’s a new festival joining the lineup. The inaugural Travelers Rest Fest happens this weekend at Field Trip Glamping, featuring performances from The Foreign Landers, Brooks Dixon Band, and more. Picnics are encouraged, but food and drinks will also be available on-site for purchase.
