Here’s what’s going on this weekend in Greenville, S.C.
Friday, May 4
Celebrate: Mavin’s Construction Open House Fiesta | 2 — 5 p.m. | The Mavin Office | Drop by their new office + have a margarita or two (tacos included). 🌮| Free
Health: 34th Annual Pelham Medical Center Greer Family | 6 — 10 p.m. | Downtown Greer + Greer City Park | The festival runs Friday, May 4 (6 — 10 p.m.) and Saturday, May 5 (10 a.m. — 10 p.m.). | Food and craft vendors, live entertainment + Pelham Medical Center health screenings.
Watercooler: Furman vs Western Carolina | 6 p.m. | Furman
Cause: 4th Annual Spirit Banquet | 6:30 — 10 p.m. | Crowne Plaza | This event is aimed to support special needs children.
- Our Greenville County March for Babies event | Fluor Field | 5 p.m. | Free meal for all attendees, live music, bounce houses, kids activities, and March of Dimes mission activities.
Active: 2018 Swamp Rabbit 5K | 6:30 p.m. | Gateway Park | $15 registration fee | After party to follow the race.
- Community Yoga Class | 4:15 p.m. | The Flow Depot | Free
Saturday, May 5
Cause: 14th Annual Reedy River Duck Derby | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Falls Park | Adopt ducks to win great prizes, race will start at 2:30 p.m. | Register for the Derby Hat contest to win cash prizes at locallyepic.com
- St. Anthony Church Community yard sale | 8 a.m. – Noon | 307 Gower Street, Greenville | Stop by for some Saturday shopping and hot dogs.
- GHS Dragon Boat Upstate Festival | Portman Marina | Benefits cancer research and survivorship programs at the Cancer Institute of Greenville Health System
Listen: No words: Meditate. Create. Be. | 3 — 5:30 p.m. | Unitarian Universalist Church of Spartanburg | 210 Henry Pl., Spartanburg, SC | Facilitators: Shemu’el Namaste & Davelyn Hill | Free
ForKids: Mess Fest | 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. | The Children’s Museum of the Upstate | Let your kids play with all the messy things you don’t want in your home.
RoadTrip: Slater Strawberry Festival | 11 a.m – 4 p.m. | Slater Hall | About 6 miles past TR
Watch: Connect Dance Showcase | 11:30 a.m. | Grace and Peace Presbyterian Church
WaterCooler: Clemson vs Florida State | 6:30 p.m. | Doug Kingsmore Stadium | +$25
- Furman vs Western Carolina | 12 p.m. | Furman | $5
Community: Young Entrepreneurs Market | 2 — 5 p.m. | The Community Tap | Great event for kids to practice + sharpen their entrepreneurial skills. Grab some beer (adults only) + purchase handmade items and special services from the kids.
PlanAhead: Greenville Open Studios Application | Available: Monday, April 16th | Due: Friday, May 18th | Event Dates: November 10 & 11, 2018 | Each November local artists open their studio doors to the public for one full weekend.
Dish: AHAM Mother’s Day Brunch | Greenville Marriott Zinfandel Room | 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. | $25
Sunday, May 6
Celebrate: Ladies Night Out | 4 — 8 p.m. | Zen | A night filled with vendors, food, dance, wines, + giveaways. A perfect way to celebrate Mother’s Day. | +$10
Art: Hogwarts Painting + Harry Potter Trivia Night | 6:30 — 9 p.m. | Wine & Design | A magical evening that even Muggles can appreciate. Costumes not required, but a best dressed prize will be awarded. | BYOB | $35
Dish: John Knox Annual Picnic | 12 p.m. | John Knox Presbyterian | Bald Hawg BBQ will cater the event. 🍖 | Tickets
Watch: Clemson vs Florida St | 4 p.m. | Doug Kingsmore Stadium | +$9
Active: Biscuit Ride | 8:15 a.m. | Paris Mountain State Park | Trek across Paris Mountain + enjoy Iced Cinnamon Biscuits (courtesy of Maple Street Biscuits) after the ride. Ride begins at 8:30 a.m. 🚴♂️
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