Disney’s Frozen on Ice

Where:
Bon Secours Wellness Areana
When:
11/22 – 11/26/17
About:
Enter a fantastical winter wonderland beyond all imagination at Disney On Ice presents Frozen. The heartwarming Academy Award®-winning tale you love is now LIVE and skating into your town. You’ll be magically whisked away into the wintry world of Arendelle, where you will be dazzled by amazing special effects and astonishing skating. Sing and dance along to inspiring songs, including “Let It Go.”
Website:
Bonsecoursarena.com

The Christmas House

When:
11/23 – 12/31/17
5:30 pm – 10 PM
Where:
The Christmas House is located at 360 Foster Road Inman, S.C. 29349
About:
The Christmas House was started in the early 1970’s by James and Doris Blackwell. The Blackwell’s had a desire to share the spirit of Christmas with everyone. The torch has been passed onto Sandra Montgomery, daughter of the Blackwell’s and her husband Bill.
Website:
Facebook.com/The-Christmas-House

Late Night Karaoke and Kava

When:
11/24/17 – 11 PM
Where:
The Kava Konnection
1540 Wade Hampton Blvd, Ste H, Greenville, South Carolina 29609
About:
Spend every other Friday singing tunes and drinking kava! Whether you’re a natural born singer or it is your first time, karaoke night is for everyone. Come out from 11pm-1am and give it a shot! Singers get drink specials too: $6 Guava Kava Sunsets, $6 Kavaritas, and $4 8oz Traditional Kavas.
Website:
Facebook.com

Hollywild Holiday Lights Safari 2017

When:
11/17/2017 – 12/31/2017
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Where:
Hollywild Animal Park
About:
Thank you for planning to come to our 27th Annual Holiday Lights Safari Benefit. Please take pride knowing that your admission to this event supports the care and feeding of the hundreds of animals that make their home here at Hollywild.
Website:
Hollywild Holiday 

Star Wars Night with Greenville Swamp Rabbits

When:
Friday November 17th
Time:
7pm – 10pm
Where:
Bon Secours Wellness Arena
About:
Come out for Star Wars Night with the Greenville Swamp Rabbits! The 501st Carolina Garrison will be joining us as well!!
Website:
swamprabbits.com

Hollywild Holiday Lights Safari 2017

When:
11/17/2017 – 12/31/2017
Time:
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Where:
Hollywild Animal Park
About:
Thank you for planning to come to our 27th Annual Holiday Lights Safari Benefit. Please take pride knowing that your admission to this event supports the care and feeding of the hundreds of animals that make their home here at Hollywild.
Website:
Hollywild Holiday

Downtown Christmas Gift Market

When:
Friday November 17th
Time:
9am – 8pm
Where:
Woodruff Farmers Market
About:
Shop for all your Christmas gifts and decorations locally from downtown businesses and hand-made craft vendors. Bring your kids to meet Santa Claus! Santa will be inside Humble Grounds from 6 to 8pm during the event.
Website:
facebook.com

Holly Jolly Holiday Fair

When:
November 17-19
Time:
Fri – 5pm – 9pm
Sat – 10am-6pm
Sun – 1pm-5pm
Where:
Anderson Civic Center
About:
The 6th Annual Holly Jolly Holiday Fair will be returning to the Anderson Civic Center, November 17th-19th. This years holiday event will be bigger and better with 40,000 square feet filled with 200 unique artists, vendors and crafters that offer great gifting ideas and holiday decor and a stage with a full entertainment schedule. Don’t forget Santa will be there to visit and take pictures along with inflatables and photo booths.
Website:
hollyjollyholidayfair.com

Elf jr. the musical

The Greer Children’s Theatre
Dates & Times:
Fri. & Sat. Nov 10-11, 17-18 at 7pm
Sunday Nov 12 & 19 at 2pm
Location:
J Harley Bonds Career Center
505 North Main St, Greer, SC
Website:
greerculturalarts.com

Homeschool Day at Lake Conestee Nature Park

Dates & Times:
November 10, 2017
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location:
Lake Conestee Nature Park
Website:
lakeconesteenaturepark.com
More Info:
Our 1st Homeschool Day in September was a great success! We have decided to offer another day this fall. We will offer three classes; two for elementary ages and one for middle/high school students. One of the classes is a repeat from the program in September; the other two classes are new offerings! The classes will go from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm. You are welcome to bring a picnic lunch to enjoy in the park following the class.

Roper Mountain Science Center Maker Mania

Dates & Times:
Saturday, November 11th 9am-3pm
Location:
Roper Mountain Science Center
Website:
ropermountain.org

Friends of Lake Robinson Day of Celebration 2017

Dates & Times:
11/11/17 10am-3pm
Location:
Lake Robinson, Greer SC
More Info:
Join CPW and the Friends of Lake Robinson for the 10th annual Lake Robinson Day of Celebration Saturday November 11th, 2017 from 10 AM to 3 PM. There will be food, music, children’s activities, education booths, kayaking, canoeing and much more.
Website:
www.facebook.com

Friday, November 3, 2017

• Swamp Rabbits Hockey Game: Come out and see the Swamp Rabbits battle the South Carolina Stingrays @ 7:00pm at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena! Location: 650 N Academy St, Greenville, SC 29601 Price: See website for different deals!

• Ghost the Musical (Nov 2-5): “GHOST THE MUSICAL follows Sam and Molly, a young couple whose connection takes a shocking turn after Sam’s untimely death. Trapped between two worlds, Sam refuses to leave Molly when he learns she is in grave danger. Desperate to communicate with her, he turns to a storefront psychic, Oda Mae Brown, who helps him protect Molly and avenge his death.” (Greenville website) Price: prices vary-see website
• Location: Centre Stage-Professional Theatre, 501 River St, Greenville, SC 29601
• Time: 8:00pm Friday; 2:00pm Saturday; 3:00pm Sunday
• Website: https://centrestage.org/ghost-the-musical/

• Les Miserables (Oct 31-Nov 5): “Cameron Mackintosh presents the new production of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg’s Tony Award®-winning musical phenomenon, Les Misérables, direct from its acclaimed Broadway return. Featuring the beloved songs “I Dreamed A Dream,”“On My Own,”“Stars,” “Bring Him Home,” “One Day More,” and many more, this epic and uplifting story has become one of the most celebrated musicals in theatrical history. With its glorious new staging and dazzlingly reimagined scenery inspired by the paintings of Victor Hugo, this breathtaking new production has left both audiences and critics awestruck.” (Greenville Website) Price: Starts at $45 (some are one sale-see website) Location: The Peace Center Time: T-TH 7:30pm, Fri (11/3) 8:00pm, Sat (11/4) 2:00pm, Sun (11/5) 1:00pm & 6:30pm Website: https://www.peacecenter.org/

Saturday, November 4, 2017

• Swamp Rabbits Hockey Game: Come out and see the Swamp Rabbits battle the Jacksonville Icemen @ 7:00pm at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena! Location: 650 N Academy St, Greenville, SC 29601 Price: See website for different deals!

• HOPE Relay: Grab a friend, or two, or three and help the project Hope foundation raise money for children with autism! “The HOPE 20k Run Relay is a team relay event. Each of the 4 team members (team may consist of 1,2, 3 or 4 members) will run the 5k (3.1 mile) course loop individually, exchanging a slap bracelet between the runner who is completing the loop and the next participant. To record the team’s official time, the last runner must wear the designated bib with a timing chip in it.” (Project Hope Foundation) Price: $25 per person (includes a race shirt) Location: 300 Smith Rd, Greenville, SC 29615 Time: Race starts at 9:00am. See website for more details about other races such as the Hope Boot Camp 5k! Website: https://hoperelay.org/

Sunday, November 5, 2017

• OVER THE RIVER AND THROUGH THE WOODS: This comedic play, written by Joe DiPietro, will be presented and performed at Greenville Little Theatre. “Nick has been offered a dream job that will take him to Seattle and away from New Jersey and his lovable, but annoying, Italian-American grandparents whom he visits each Sunday. The family begins to hatch plots and schemes to keep Nick around, even setting him up with the woman of his dreams.” Sounds like a good one! See the website for more information about more times and ticket prices!

• Location: 444 College Street, Greenville, SC 29601
• Time: 3:00pm
• Website: https://www.greenvillelittletheatre.org/

Nightmare Dungeon (October 27 & 28)

Known to be one of the scariest haunted houses in
the upstate. All new for 2017 is the Abandoned Cabin. All tours are self guided, therefore no
waiting in line! Check the website for prices!
Website: http://nightmaredungeon.com
Phone: 864-905- 2289
Location: 645 Old Anderson Road, Greenville (Powdersville area)

Greenville Rec’s Enchanted Forest

(presented by Safe Kids Upstate) (October 27 & 28)
Fun trick-or- treating for children 10 and under. There are storybook characters, face painting,
carnival games, and a costume contest! There is no charge for parents or children under 2
(unless participating in events).
Prices (for children under 10 only): $5 in advance, $7 at the door
Time: 6:00pm-9:00pm
Location: Pavillion Recreation Complex, 400 Scottswood Road, Taylors, SC
Website: https://greenvillerec.com/

Future Scholar Boo in the Zoo—Greenville (October 27-29)

Kids should come in a costume
to trick-or- treat their way around the zoo, featuring the new not-very- scary house!
Prices: for a member adult, $6 for a member child; $6 for non-member adult and $7 for a non-member child.
Location: 150 Cleveland Park Drive, Greenville, SC
Time: 5:30pm-8:00pm Friday; 4:00pm-8:00pm Saturday and Sunday
Phone: 864-467- 4300
Website: http://www.greenvillezoo.com

Chopped “Spooktacular” Dinner Challenge (October 27)

The class will divide up into 4
groups with each group doing one course of the meal. You must use all of the “spooktacular”
ingredients provided (you do not need to be a seasoned cook-there will be a chef on hand for
assistance). At the end of each course, the other participants will vote for taste, creativity, and
presentation. The winning group will receive a gift basket of foodie fun and a gift certificate for a
future cooking class!
Price: $45/person
Location: The Cook’s Station, 659 S Main St, Greenville, SC 29601
Time: 7:00pm-9:00pm
Phone: 864-250- 0091
Website: https://www.eventbrite.com

Ghost: The Musical (October 27-29)

“GHOST THE MUSICAL follows Sam and Molly, a
young couple whose connection takes a shocking turn after Sam’s untimely death. Trapped
between two worlds, Sam refuses to leave Molly when he learns she is in grave danger.
Desperate to communicate with her, he turns to a storefront psychic, Oda Mae Brown, who
helps him protect Molly and avenge his death.” (Greenville website)
Price: prices vary-see website
Location: Centre Stage-Professional Theatre, 501 River St, Greenville, SC 29601
Time: 8:00pm Friday; 2:00pm Saturday; 3:00pm Sunday
Website: https://centrestage.org

Alchemy Improv Shows (October 26-28)

Entertainment at Coffee Underground’s theatre,
putting on two improv shows each night. There are featured stand-up comedy shows but
Alchemy specializes in improv.
Price: 7:30pm shows $8 and 9:00pm mainstage shows $10.
Location: Coffee Underground, 1 E Coffee St Greenville, SC 29601

Friday, October 20, 2017

– Boo in the Zoo: The Greenville Zoo is decorated for Halloween for people to go through and trick-or-treat. Time: 5:30 PM- 8:00 PM Contact: 864-467-5704
GreenvilleZoo.com

Saturday, October 21, 2017

– Fall Festival 2017: For those who would like to see the exotic animals at Safe Haven & Educational Adventures, Inc. admission is free. If you’d like to touch the animals, the cost is $5. There will be a wide variety of animals including: birds, lizards, tortoises, bobcat, alligators, and even monkeys, and more. There’s food, raffles, and games and crafts for the kids.
Time: 11:00 AM- 5:00 PM
http://www.rescueexotics.org/

– TD Bank Saturday Market: Two blocks of downtown Greenville’s Main Street are transformed into a farmers’ market named the TD Saturday Market. There are roughly 75 tents housing a vendor selling the season’s freshest produce. There are local musicians playing in the street as well as a local chef’s cooking demonstration. Address: 102 S Main St, Greenville, SC 29601 Phone: 864-467-4494 Time: 8:00 AM- 12:00 PM Website: http://saturdaymarketlive.com

– Story Time with Miss Debi: In the kid’s Nook, Miss Debi will read stories of adventure, mayhem, and joy in M Judson Booksellers & Storytellers. A story time treat will be provided by The Chocolate Moose! Address: 130 S Main St, Greenville, SC 29601 Phone: 864-704-2410 Time: 10:30 AM- 11:00 AM Website: http://www.mjudsonbooks.com/

It’s free!

Get ready for three days of jam-packed music, food and fun, as Hickory celebrates the 32nd Annual Oktoberfest, held in Downtown Hickory on October 13, 14 and 15, 2017.
Hickory Downtown Development Association hosts Oktoberfest sponsored by the City of Hickory, Food Lion, Sheetz, Pepsi, United Beverages, Food Lion Feeds, Charter Spectrum, Focus, WHKY , WMNC Big Dawg,WSGE, Hickory Jaycees, Hickory Music Factory and Touring Logistics.

For more information about Oktoberfest 2017, guidelines or sponsorship information please visit the website www.hickoryoktoberfest.com or email them.

Here’s a quick look at some fun activities to going on in our area this weekend.

Fall Bluegrass Music & Harvest Market
10/6/2017
The Electric City Blue
Performance time: 5:30 pm – 8:30 PM
Trailblazer Park
235 Trailblazer Dr. Travelers Rest
http://www.trailblazerpark.com/

Roper Mountain Science Center Friday Starry Nights

10/6/2017
Feature shows starting at 6:00 pm, 7:15 pm, and 8:45 pm
Daniel Observatory open from 7:45 pm to 10:15 pm
402 Roper Mountain Road, Greenville
https://www.ropermountain.org/

Get Out! Greenville
10/7/2017
Trail races for adults and kids, Greenville’s first CX race, rock climbing, paddle pools, K9 frisbee toss,
music and much more
10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Conestee Park
840 Mauldin Rd, Greenville
https://greenvillerec.com/

Trick ‘r Treat / Meet a Princess at the October Open-Air Market
10/7/2017
The Shops at Greenridge
1125 Woodruff Rd Ste 101, Greenville
11:00 am – 1:00 pm
http://www.shopgreenridge.com

Mini Miracles Farm Pumpkin Patch and Hay Ride
10/7/2017
10:00 am – 6:00 pm (last hay ride at 5:30)
708 Old Rutherford Road, Taylors
https://www.minimiraclesfarmsc.com

Henry Cho: American Stand-up Comedian
10/7/2017
7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Mauldin Cultural Center
101 E Butler Rd, Mauldin
http://www.cityofmauldin.org/

Lake Robinson Day of Celebration 2017
Food, music, children’s activities, educational information, kayaking, canoeing, and more
10/8/2017
1:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Lake Robinson
https://www.facebook.com/

Life’s A Beach at Cafe and Then Some

Wednesday, 28, 2017 through Saturday, July 1, 2017
Join Norma Jean, Bubba, Dot and her new beau as they head to Myrtle Beach to re-live old memories and attempt to create some new ones. Relaxation is definitely off the table!
Life’s a Beach stars Susan Smith, Maureen Abdalla, Jim Wilkins, and Bill Smith.
Admission Charge for the show: $20 plus tax per person
Dinner and Show seatings: 6:30 – 7:15 pm.
Show only seating: 7:30 pm.
Showtime: 8:00 p.m.
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