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September 2019
Hawk Watch!
Here’s an opportunity to see thousands of large raptors in a spectacular setting. These birds are on their way to Central and South America for the winter and are catching the thermals and lining up before heading out. Its not…
Find out more »Under the Arctic: Digging into Permafrost
Journey through a 2,000-square-foot immersive and interactive exhibition that explores the incredible sights and smells of the Arctic with hands-on experiments, interactive models, fossil research stations, and a 30-foot walk-through replica of the nation’s only permafrost research tunnel! Under the…
Find out more »November 2019
Ice on Main
United Community Bank Ice on Main is an open-air ice skating rink located in the heart of downtown Greenville. Join us from November through January every year, as we celebrate the holiday season with one of America’s favorite winter traditions…
Find out more »Skating on the Square
COME SKATE WITH US! Spartanburg’s open-air ice rink is in the heart of the City – on Morgan Square. Morgan Square is surrounded by Church Street, Dunbar, and West Main Streets. It is right in front of Wild Wing, located…
Find out more »Holiday Ice
The spray plaza at Carolina Wren Park in Anderson converts to a synthetic ice rink for holiday fun. The synthetic ice allows visitors to enjoy the rink even on those warm days that Upcountry often has through the holiday season. It's outdoor ice skating for…
Find out more »Battle of Blackstocks Commemoration
On November 20, 1780 following a fierce battle late in the day General Thomas Sumter, leading around 1,000 Patriot militiamen, gave the feared Lt. Colonel Banastre Tarleton, leading 270 British regulars, his first defeat during the Revolutionary War. This battle…
Find out more »Anderson Christmas Lights
We have been providing Christmas cheer and charity to the Upstate for over two decades. Lights of Hope is the Upstate’s largest festival of lights with an endless loop around the magical hill of dancing Christmas Lights. Over 48,000 people…
Find out more »December 2019
Mauldin Holiday Market
5-8 p.m. | FREE ‘Tis the season for shopping! So why not shop locally? The inaugural Mauldin Holiday Market brings together quality local vendors offering up holiday gifts, arts, crafts, and edible goods. Interested in becoming a vendor? Contact events@mauldinculturalcenter.org…
Find out more »Mauldin Holiday Market
5-8 p.m. | FREE ‘Tis the season for shopping! So why not shop locally? The inaugural Mauldin Holiday Market brings together quality local vendors offering up holiday gifts, arts, crafts, and edible goods. Interested in becoming a vendor? Contact events@mauldinculturalcenter.org…
Find out more »Mauldin’s Annual Christmas Tree Lighting
6 p.m. | FREE Come ring in the holiday season as we light our community Christmas tree! Indulge in hot cocoa and cookies and enjoy music and holiday cheer with your community as we count down to the moment Santa…
Find out more »Mauldin Christmas Parade
2 p.m. | FREE Celebrate the best time of the year with the entire community! Beginning at Mauldin High School and ending at the Cultural Center, this year’s Christmas Parade is better than ever! With floats from churches, businesses, scout…
Find out more »A Mauldin Family Christmas
Christmas time is here — join us for a night of your favorite holiday hits! Performed live by local vocalists at the Mauldin Cultural Center, this musical revue is sure to get you in the holiday spirit by bringing Christmas…
Find out more »A Mauldin Family Christmas
Christmas time is here — join us for a night of your favorite holiday hits! Performed live by local vocalists at the Mauldin Cultural Center, this musical revue is sure to get you in the holiday spirit by bringing Christmas…
Find out more »A Mauldin Family Christmas
Christmas time is here — join us for a night of your favorite holiday hits! Performed live by local vocalists at the Mauldin Cultural Center, this musical revue is sure to get you in the holiday spirit by bringing Christmas…
Find out more »A Mauldin Family Christmas
Christmas time is here — join us for a night of your favorite holiday hits! Performed live by local vocalists at the Mauldin Cultural Center, this musical revue is sure to get you in the holiday spirit by bringing Christmas…
Find out more »A Mauldin Family Christmas
Christmas time is here — join us for a night of your favorite holiday hits! Performed live by local vocalists at the Mauldin Cultural Center, this musical revue is sure to get you in the holiday spirit by bringing Christmas…
Find out more »A Mauldin Family Christmas
Christmas time is here — join us for a night of your favorite holiday hits! Performed live by local vocalists at the Mauldin Cultural Center, this musical revue is sure to get you in the holiday spirit by bringing Christmas…
Find out more »January 2020
Anniversary Of The Battle Of Cowpens
Throughout the day on Saturday and Sunday, the park will host free activities including a wreath-laying, 18th century weapons firing demonstrations, an encampment, ranger-led battlefield walks, and author lectures. Cowpens National Battlefield is a unit of the Southern Campaign of the American…
Find out more »May 2020
Plum Hollow Festival
The Plum Hollow Alternative Bluegrass Festival is dedicated to the innovations made by creative artists breaking new ground with an old music. New Grass, Grunge Grass, Jazz Grass, Bluegrass Rock & Roll (and other grassy pastures not yet discovered) are…
Find out more »July 2020
Clemsonfest
Fireworks begin at 9:30pm. This community Independence celebration will bring up to 7,000 people to enjoy the music of the Carolina Coast Band. The Band, sponsored by The Independent Mail newspaper, will perform from 6pm to close. This award winning…
Find out more »59th Annual Hillbilly Day
The 59th annual Hillbilly Day will take place on July 4th, from 9:00 AM-3:00 PM rain or shine. There's free admission and parking. Come on over for live bluegrass bands under a shady 5000 sq ft pavilion, with arts & crafts,…
Find out more »Red, White, And Blue Festival
Wells Fargo Red, White and Blue presented by AT&T, is Greenville’s premier 4th of July celebration, showcasing one of the state’s largest fireworks displays. The free event, from 5-10 p.m. features live music on two stages, fun-filled activities in the Kids…
Find out more »Red, White, And Boom
Spartanburg's favorite way to celebrate Independence Day! Barnet Park is the perfect setting for Spartanburg's Independence Day celebration. Come hungry and enjoy great food, including BBQ, funnel cakes, burgers, hotdogs, philly cheese steaks, ice cream, and more! And last but…
Find out more »July 2021
Clemsonfest
Fireworks begin at 9:30pm. This community Independence celebration will bring up to 7,000 people to enjoy the music of the Carolina Coast Band. The Band, sponsored by The Independent Mail newspaper, will perform from 6pm to close. This award winning…
Find out more »59th Annual Hillbilly Day
The 59th annual Hillbilly Day will take place on July 4th, from 9:00 AM-3:00 PM rain or shine. There's free admission and parking. Come on over for live bluegrass bands under a shady 5000 sq ft pavilion, with arts & crafts,…
Find out more »Red, White, And Blue Festival
Wells Fargo Red, White and Blue presented by AT&T, is Greenville’s premier 4th of July celebration, showcasing one of the state’s largest fireworks displays. The free event, from 5-10 p.m. features live music on two stages, fun-filled activities in the Kids…
Find out more »Red, White, And Boom
Spartanburg's favorite way to celebrate Independence Day! Barnet Park is the perfect setting for Spartanburg's Independence Day celebration. Come hungry and enjoy great food, including BBQ, funnel cakes, burgers, hotdogs, philly cheese steaks, ice cream, and more! And last but…
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