Friday
MustDo: Future Scholar Boo in the Zoo | October 20 – 22 & 27 – 29 | 5:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. on Friday and 4 – 8 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. | Free for member adults, $7 for member trick-or-treaters, $6 for non-member adults and $8 for non-member trick-or-treaters. Admission for Boo Babies (age 0-2) is free. | New this year: Dragon Alley. The zoo will also provide special commemorative trick-or-treat bags made out of recyclable material.
Arts: Contemporary Print Collective Print Fair | Greenville Center for Creative Arts | 25 Draper St. | October 20 from 5 – 9 p.m.; Saturday, October 21 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Sunday, October 22 from 12 – 4 p.m. | See + purchase original etchings, woodcuts, lithographs, monotypes and monoprints.
- Various Selves: Identity and Identities Opening Reception | Furman University Baiden Gallery | 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. | The exhibit displays art from Furman’s Undergraduate Evening Studies program.
PlanAhead:
- 15th Annual American Cancer Society Gala presented by Greenville Health System | November 3 | Revel | Tickets range from $100 – $275
Listen: Furman Jazz Ensemble and Combos | 8 p.m. | Daniel Recital Hall | $5 at the door
- Violinist David Kim: Reformation Concert | War Memorial Chapel on the BJU campus | 7 p.m. | free
Drink: Night at the Brewseum | The Children’s Museum of the Upstate | Explore the Science of Brewing with Brew Stooges Home Brewing Club, Brewery 85, Carolina Bauernhaus, Greenville Beer Exchange, Quest, + Thomas Creek | $15
Community: Cancer Survivors Park Alliance: Survivor Series | October 20 - November 26
Presented by Metropolitan Arts Council | Centre Stage: 501 River Street | The Survivor Series was created to, every Sunday, share with you the timeless images and stories of those who have dug deep in the wild unknown — far beneath the world’s superficial clamor — to face the mysteries of cancer and mortality with the full realness of being, and of being small.
Watch: The Greenville Games | CrossFit Reaction | 11 a.m. | Come out to see crossfit teams in beast mode as 125+ people complete workout challenges (including 150 wall balls in 8 minutes).
Saturday:
MustDo: Read Up, Greenville | Peace Center | 9 a.m. – 6:15 p.m. | Read Up, Greenville is an annual celebration of Young Adult and Middle Grades books and authors. Listen to guest authors, book signings, and help encourage youth to continue reading | The event is free, but entry to hear each keynote speaker costs $7
Ticket: Jason Aldean - They Don’t Know Tour | Bon Secours Wellness Arena | 7:30 p.m. | Tickets start at $70
Community: Noche de Gala - Mil Colores | Madren Center at Clemson University | 7 - 10 p.m. | This culminating event will feature Hispanic/Latino culture through food and entertainment as well as a serve as a fundraiser for youth to obtain to higher education. | Tickets $5 kids/$10 Clemson Student/ $15 General.
ForKids: Pumpkin Painting at the Table | Lowe’s Foods | 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Five Forks + Greer locations
- Read Up, Greenville | The Peace Center | 9 a.m. – 6:15 p.m. | Free, Keynote presentations are $7 each
Cause: Workout for Water hosted by Iron Tribe Fitness. | Falls Park Community Amphitheater 9 a.m. | High-energy workout + fundraiser for Neverthirst. Register here.
- Barktoberfest | Grateful Brew | 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Beers, Automatic Taco, + adoptable pups. They’ll also be accepting dog food/supplies for Lucky Pup Rescue
Festival: EURO Auto Festival | Embassy Suites by Hilton Greenville Golf Resort & Conference Center - Preserve at Verdae Green, Golf Course - Holes 10 and 18 | Event Parking w free Shuttle Bus from Hubbell Lighting - 701 Millennium Blvd + CU-ICAR at 4 Research Dr.
- Oktoberfest 2017 | Brewery 85 | 12 – 5 p.m. | There will be a best-dressed contest for ladies and gentlemen this year so break out your best Dirndl and Lederhosen | Food trucks: The Chuck Truck & Brezelmann - Bavarian Pretzel Shop Aiken.
Halloween: Greenville Central Partners will be participating in the real estate franchise’s first annual Trunk or Treat Fall Festival to benefit Ronald McDonald House of the Carolinas on October 21, 2017.
- Trunk or Treat hosted by Keller Williams Greenville Central | 3-6 p.m. | 800 Regent Park Ct | Free, but attendees are encouraged to donate as they enter. All proceeds will benefit the Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Carolinas.
Shop: Rock House Antiques Parking Lot Sale | 415 Mauldin Rd | Oct 21 from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. and Oct. 22 12 – 5 p.m.
- Art on the Trail | Trailblazer Park | Find one-of-a-kind treasures + handmade gifts and meet the talented people behind them.
Sunday:
Arts: Nivya Kuriakose + Jennifer Mills Presented by Metropolitan Arts Council | TD Bank Gallery at Greenville Chamber of Commerce: 24 Cleveland Street | Through October 27
Giveaway: If you’ve seen the Evil Dead or Burn Notice, you know exactly who Bruce Campbell is. On October 31, he is going to be here in Greenville to host a live game show + we are giving away two VIP tickets, which include a copy of Bruce’s book “Hail To The Chin,” and an exclusive meet & greet with Bruce Campbell. Enter on Instagram.
Listen: Oktoberfest Concert | Greer City Hall | 3 p.m. | Free | Musical celebration with peppy marches, polkas, and sundry other seasonal sounds.
Dish: Community Table: Halo Dips | Lowes Foods Greer | 2 – 5 p.m.
Cause: Pups on the Patio Adoption Event | Grill Marks | 12 – 3 p.m. | There will be dogs up for adoption from the CCA Shelter on our patio. Free appetizer, Grill Barks® bag of dog biscuits, and a frisbee to anyone who adopts.
- David Hawkins (whose black lab puppy was recently lost + found at Paris Mountain) is planning a fundraiser for Black River Search and Rescue | Growler Haus – VIllage of West Greenville | 12 – 4 p.m.
Race: Red Ribbon 5K | 3 p.m. | Trailblazer Park, TR (certified 5k course) Register here $25: adult; $15: 18 and younger
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