Family Fun Events in Greenville and Spartanburg for the Week of April 19

Greenville

Your guide to the week ahead – family fun for the week of April 19

Festival season arrives with the pollen in the Upstate. Get ready for loads of outdoor fun this week, plus celebrate good books or see a show.

A Fairy Tale Ball

A Fairy Tale Ball is at 10 a.m. April 19 at the Hughes Main Library. It is for ages 5 and younger. Don’t forget to wear your favorite royal attire. For details, visit greenvillelibrary.org.

Afternoon Explorations: Earth Day

Afternoon Explorations: Earth Day is scheduled for 1:30 – 5 p.m. on April 19 at Roper Mountain Science Center. For details and tickets, visit ropermountain.org.

Starry Nights programs at Roper Mountain Science Center

Starry Nights programs are happening at Roper Mountain Science Center on April 19. The “Magic Globe” show starts at 4:30 p.m., followed by “Two Small Pieces of Glass” at 6 p.m., and “Chasing the Ghost Particle” at 7:30 p.m. Advance ticket purchases are required. For more information, visit ropermountain.org.

Bilingual Story Time – with songs

Don’t miss the Bilingual Story Time – with songs at 4:30 p.m. on April 19 at the Hughes Main Library. This event is for children 7 years and younger accompanied by an adult. For more information, visit greenvillelibrary.org.

Taylor Swift PJ Party

A Taylor Swift PJ Party is set for 6 – 9 p.m. on April 19 at the South Carolina Children’s Theatre. For details and registration, visit cart.scchildrenstheatre.org.

Spartanburg

March for Babies

Spartanburg’s March for Babies will take place from 8 a.m. to noon on April 20 in Duncan Park. Visit marchforbabies.org for more information.

Frosty Farmer Winter Market

The Frosty Farmer Winter Market will feature 45 – 50 vendors from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on April 20 under one roof at Think Tank Brew Lab. For details, visit frostyfarmer.com.

Greer Goes Global International Festival

The Greer Goes Global International Festival is happening from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on April 20 at Greer City Park. Details are available at greergoesglobal.com.

Free Family Saturday

Enjoy Free Family Saturday on April 20 at the Spartanburg Science Center. For more details, visit spartanburgsciencecenter.org.

Saturday Safari: Artsy Animals

Saturday Safari: Artsy Animals is scheduled for April 20 at the Greenville Zoo. Learn how animals can be artists too through crafts, activities, and an animal encounter. For details and registration, visit greenvillezoo.com.

“Dragons Love Tacos”

Don’t miss the presentation of “Dragons Love Tacos” at 4:30 p.m. on April 20 and 21 at the South Carolina Children’s Theatre. Other performances may also have tickets available. For tickets and more information, visit scchildrenstheatre.org.

Other Events

Parents’ Night Out at TCMU-Spartanburg

Parents’ Night Out is scheduled for 6 – 9 p.m. on April 20 at TCMU-Spartanburg. Registration is required for this play-based experience that includes pizza, museum exploration, and more. Visit tcmupstate.org to register.

Carolina Youth Symphony “Bring Your Instrument and Play” Day

The Carolina Youth Symphony will hold “Bring Your Instrument and Play” day on April 21 at the Daniel Music Building at Furman University. The Repertory Orchestra is scheduled for 1:20 – 2:50 p.m., Concert Orchestra for 3 – 4:30 p.m., and Symphony Orchestra for 1:45 – 4:30 p.m. The symphony includes three full orchestras and three different levels of musicianship. Complete the form here to reserve a spot. Visit carolinayouthsymphony.org for more details.

“How I Became a Pirate”

Don’t miss “How I Became a Pirate,” a Tell-Me-a-Story-Theatre show at 10 and 11 a.m. on April 23 at the South Carolina Children’s Theatre. For details, visit scchildrenstheatre.org.

Meet Newbery Honor-winning children’s author Alicia D. Williams

Meet Newbery Honor-winning children’s author Alicia D. Williams at 6 p.m. on April 23 at the Hampton Memorial Library in Easley. The event is free, but registration is requested. To register, visit fiction-addiction.com.


Author: HERE Greenville

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