Greenville: Make the Most of June with Family-Friendly Activities

Greenville:

June is going by far too fast – hold on to as much of it as you can and make those precious memories with your kiddos. And if you have already entered a less than optimal part of the season – it’s too hot, everyone is bored – visit upstateparent.com for ideas to beat the heat and the, ahem, challenges. Plus we’ve got some mom-approved spots to grab a frozen treat. To include your organization’s family friendly events in Upstate Parent, email chris@worthyplace.com.

Things to do this weekend

Classes are offered at The Bunny Hive in Greenville. A Father’s Day Celebration Story Time is at 10 a.m. on June 14. The cost is one class credit ($30 or membership/class pack). Books and Bubbles (free class) is at 3 p.m. on June 14. For details, and registration, visit thebunnyhive.com/greenville.

Food Truck Friday with JRod’s Latin Fusion is from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on June 14 at TCMU-Greenville. The truck will be parked in front of the museum, selling empanadas, tacos, quesadillas and more. Visit tcmupstate.org.

Paris Mountain State Park’s summer events include Creek Ranger Hikes on June 14, July 5 and 19, and August 2, Turtle Trail Naturalist Hikes on June 28 and July 26, and a Campfire Talk with Ranger Madison on June 14. For registration and details, visit southcarolinaparks.com.

Bilingual Story Time is at 4:30 p.m. on June 14 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.

Starry Nights programs are at Roper Mountain Science Center on June 14. “Magic Tree House: Space Mission” is at 4:30 p.m. “Cosmic Adventure” is at 6 p.m. and “STARS” is at 7:30 p.m. Advance ticket purchases are required. For details, visit ropermountain.org.

Spartanburg’s Juneteenth Celebration Weekend continues with a block party at 6 p.m. on June 14 at Love Where You Live Park and a festival from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. on June 15 in downtown Spartanburg. For details, visit spartanburgjuneteenthweekend.com.

Chautauqua’s 2024 History Comes Alive Festival:

• June 14 – Cass Elliot is at 7:30 p.m. at Greenville Technical College.
• Maria von Trapp is at 3 and 7 p.m. at the Spartanburg Main Library.
• June 15 – Maria von Trapp is at 2 p.m. at Christ Church Episcopal School and El Vaquero is at 7:30 p.m. at Greenville Technical College.
• June 16 – “Stagecoach Mary” Fields is at 2 p.m. at Christ Church Episcopal School and Charles Dickens is at 7:30 p.m. at Greenville Technical College.

For details and a complete schedule of events, visit HistoryComesAlive.org. Registration is required for Spartanburg shows. Visit spartanburglibraries.org.

This week

Toddler Time with Curious George is at 10:30 a.m. on June 18 at the Upcountry History Museum. Register online. For details, visit upcountryhistory.org.

Celebrate Pollinator Week at the Greer Farmers Market from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on June 18 at Greer City Park. Visit greerfarmersmarket.com.

Celebrate Juneteenth 9:30 a.m. – noon on June 19 at Unity Park. For details, visit greenvillesc.gov.

Wednesdays at the World of Energy – Learn about rehabilitated animals with Wildlife Rehab Group of SC. This free, one-hour program for ages 5 – 12 is at 10 a.m. on June 19. Adult supervision is required. Large groups must call in advance to ensure there is enough space. Visit duke-energy.com.

Music by the Lake “Sounds of Summer” is lakeside at Furman University. The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. on June 20 and is free and open to the public. Bring a chair, picnic, and blanket. Tonight’s concert features the Greenville Jazz Collective. In the event of inclement weather, the concert will be moved indoors to McAlister Auditorium. Contact the Music Department office at 864-294-2086 for details. Visit furman.edu.

The South Carolina Sunflower Festival starts on June 21 at Denver Downs Farm. For tickets and details, visit denverdownsfarm.com.

All summer long

Spartanburg County Public Libraries’ Summer Reading Program continues through July 31. Program times vary. Register for June events, including Solar Chef: Harnessing the Sun’s Energy with DIY Ovens, Science Heroes: Adventure of the Lost Treasure, Jungle Jim, The Great Oreo Taste Test Challenge, Wildlife Geeks, Columbia Marionette Theatre, and more. For details, visit spartanburglibraries.org.

Summer Reading 2024 continues through July 27 at Greenville County Library locations. Sign up online and get details about free events at greenvillelibrary.org.

The Sullenberger Aviation Museum is open in Charlotte. For details and events, visit sullenbergeraviation.org.

Summer Adventure is 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. (last entry at 3 p.m.) Tuesdays – Saturdays through July 27 at Roper Mountain Science Center. Get details and tickets at ropermountain.org.

Park Hop is a free, summer-long scavenger hunt at park and recreation venues throughout Greenville and Spartanburg Counties. This scavenger hunt encourages children and families to discover featured parks throughout the summer while searching for answers to clues within each park. Get the ParkHop app on GooglePlay or the App Store. Visit parkhop.org.

TCMU is open Mondays in the summer. Both TCMU locations – Greenville and Spartanburg – will be open from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Mondays through Aug. 5. Visit tcmupstate.org.

Greenville County water parks are now open. For details, visit waterparks.greenvillerec.com.

Curious George: Let’s Get Curious! is open at the Upcountry History Museum. The exhibition is a hands-on, bilingual (English and Spanish), interactive learning experience, developed for children ages 2 – 8 and their caregivers. It continues through Oct. 6. For details, visit upcountryhistory.org.

Wings in the Air is open at TCMU-Greenville. Soar to new heights and explore the cultural corner, where guests will embark on an adventurous journey to Colombia. Visit tcmupstate.org.