Looking for things to do this week? Here’s a taste. Get Upstate Parent’s full calendar of events – plus our annual birthday guide, tips for starting your own business as a busy parent, a kid’s guide to Greenville and more – all at upstateparent.com.
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Things to do this weekend
Explore Space through July 27 at TCMU-Greenville. Explore space during all programming. Create foil moon paintings in Open Art, play Saturn Ring Toss in Healthy Hustle and make Northern Lights window art while learning about the aurora borealis in Random Acts of Science. Construct a constellation viewer, learn about the phases of the moon and design your own planet in steamWORKS. Included with admission. For a full schedule, visit tcmupstate.org/greenville/plan-your-visit/calendar.
A Creek Ranger Hike is July 19at Paris Mountain State Park. For registration and details, visit southcarolinaparks.com/paris-mountain/programs-and-events#jump.
Books and Bubbles is at 3 p.m. July 19 at The Bunny Hive in Greenville. The class is free. For details, and registration, visit thebunnyhive.com/greenville.
Yoga is at 3 p.m. July 19 at TCMU-Greenville. Join in to practice mindfulness, breathing exercises, and stretching. The class is led by a volunteer certified yoga instructor. This Healthy Hustle class is included with admission. Visit tcmupstate.org.
Laser Days of Summer are at Roper Mountain Science Center July 19, 20 and 25. Music like Tom Petty, Taylor Swift, Journey, Pink Floyd, Bowie, the Doors, Elton John, The Rolling Stones, Beatles, Metallica, Queen and much more will be showcased. For details and tickets, visit ropermountain.org/public.asp?titleid=lasersummer.
Bilingual Story Time is at 4:30 p.m. July 19 at the Hughes Main Library. Cuentos bilingües en inglés y español para niños 7 años y menores acompañados por un adulto. Llame al 864-242-5000, ext. 2634 para más informatión. For details, visit greenvillelibrary.org.
Amp’d Up Fridays Concert Series is at 6:30 p.m. July 19 at the Mauldin Cultural Center outdoor amphitheater. For details, visit mauldinculturalcenter.org/events/festival-season/amp-fridays.
Salsa at Sunset is at 7 p.m. July 19 at Camperdown Plaza. Join Upstate International and BDV Solutions for an evening of music and dancing celebrating Latin music and culture. This is a free, family-friendly event. Learn how to salsa from Pura Alegría Dance instructors starting at 6:15 p.m. For details, visit upstateinternational.org/ui-event-category/salsa-at-sunset.
The Greenville Drive plays at 7:05 p.m. July 19 and 20 and at 3:05 July 21 at Fluor Field. For tickets, visit milb.com/greenville.
The TD Saturday Market is 8 a.m. – noon July 20 in downtown Greenville. For vendors, children’s events and more, visit saturdaymarketlive.com.
Saturday Story Time for ages 5 and younger is at 10 a.m. July 20 at the Hughes Main Library. For details, visit greenvillelibrary.org.
This week
Celebrate TCMU's 15th birthday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. July 23 at TCMU-Greenville. Make birthday cards for Geo, read “The Backwards Birthday Party” in Story Time, design party hats and join in for a festive game of Keepy Uppy with balloons during Healthy Hustle. All programming is included with admission. Visit tcmupstate.org
Mini Makers: Tots Playhouse is 9 – 10 a.m. July 23 at TR Makers Co. Kids can play house and pretend play that they are the grown up. Care for adorable pets, discover the wonders of the laundry room and kitchen, and join hands in creating a beautiful home and garden, all while learning how to sharing with others and lending a helping hand to neighbors. For details and registration, visit trmakersco.org/product/mm-su24-k4/.
$1 Summer movies – “Trolls Band Together” and “Sonic the Hedgehog 2” are shown at 11 a.m. July 23 and 24 at select Regal theaters. See details at regmovies.com/static/en/us/smx.
The Annual Egg Drop Challenge is at 2 p.m. July 23 at the Cyrill-Westside Library. Best suited for ages 6 – 12. For details, visit spartanburglibraries.org.
Celebrate Kids’ Day at the Greer Farmers Market from 4:30 – 7:30 p.m. July 23 at Greer City Park. Visit greerfarmersmarket.com.
Wednesdays at the World of Energy – End of Summer Blast with The Children’s Museum of the Upstate – This free, one-hour program for ages 5 – 12 is at 10 a.m. July 24. Adult supervision is required. Large groups must call in advance to ensure there is enough space. duke-energy.com/energy-education/energy-centers-and-programs/world-of-energy-at-oconee-nuclear/upcoming-events.
STEM Story Time for ages 5 and younger is at 10 a.m. July 24 at the Spartanburg Science Center. The program is free. Register online at spartanburgsciencecenter.org/stem-storytime.
Family Craft Night: Ocean Adventures is 5 – 7 p.m. (drop in) July 25 at the Five Forks Library. Visit greenvillelibrary.org.
Furman University’s Lakeside Concert is at 7:30 p.m. July 25. Admission is free. Visit furman.edu/academics/music/camps-conferences/music-by-the-lake.
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