Your guide to family fun in the Upstate this weekend
Whether you’re shopping the back-to-school sales and have a first day countdown on your phone or you are ignoring the fact that we’re halfway through July, there’s still lots of fun to be had this summer. Take in a movie or some music or check out A Kid’s Guide to Greenville on our website. And you can really plan your whole year ahead with our annual birthday guide. Find it all at upstateparent.com.
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The Young Entrepreneurs Market (YEM) is 2 – 4:30 p.m. July 28 at TCMU-Greenville. YEM was started by The Community Tap to provide a safe environment for kids to practice and sharpen their entrepreneurial skills. The Children’s Museum of the Upstate is partnering with The Community Tap for this upcoming market. Shoppers are invited to come out and purchase hand-made items and special services. Young Entrepreneurs must apply by July 14 to participate in the event. Learn more at tcmupstate.org/greenville/yem.
Things to do this weekend
BL Snow Cones Pop-Up – A BL Snow Cones Pop-Up event is noon – 4 p.m. July 12 in the TCMU-Greenville cafe. Enjoy 14 flavors of snow cones, available at $3 and $5. Cash, card, CashApp and Apple pay accepted. Visit tcmupstate.org.
Books and Bubbles is at 3 p.m. July 12 at The Bunny Hive in Greenville. The class is free. For details, and registration, visit thebunnyhive.com/greenville.
Bilingual Story Time is at 4:30 p.m. July 12 at the Hughes Main Library. Cuentos bilingües en inglés y espa?ol para ni?os 7 a?os y menores acompa?ados 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 July 12. “Magic Tree House: Space Mission” is at 4:30 p.m. “Cosmic Adventure” is at 6 and “STARS” is at 7:30 p.m. Advance ticket purchases are required. For details, visit ropermountain.org.
Movies at the Mill, a free family-friendly event with food trucks, outdoor games, popcorn, and more, is July 12 at Judson Mill. The movie starts at dusk. For details, visit facebook.com/judsonmilldistrict.
Amp’d Up Fridays Concert Series is at 6:30 p.m. July 12 at the Mauldin Cultural Center outdoor amphitheater. For details, visit mauldinculturalcenter.org/events/festival-season/amp-fridays.
The TD Saturday Market is 8 a.m. – noon July 13 in downtown Greenville. For vendors, children’s events and more, visit saturdaymarketlive.com.
Mini Makers: DinoROAR Discovery is 9 – 10 a.m. July 13 at TR Makers Co. Unleash your inner dino detective and journey through a land of prehistoric wonder. For details and registration, visit trmakersco.org/product/mm-su24-k3/.
Wonder Club: Puzzle Party with a Jigsaw Genius is at 10 a.m. July 13 at TCMU-Greenville. Learn speed puzzling techniques from one of the country’s top puzzlers, Elizabeth “Turtle” McElveen. Before competing in the World Jigsaw Puzzle Championship, she’s leading this workshop. Great for all ages, puzzling is scientifically proven to enhance spatial reasoning, hand-eye coordination, and concentration. Plus, everyone gets a puzzle to take home. To register, visit tcmupstate.org/greenville/wonderclub.
Member Morning is 9 – 11 a.m. July 14 at TCMU-Greenville. Visit tcmupstate.org.
This week
Explore Space July 16 – 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.
$1 Summer movies – “Clifford the Big Red Dog” and “Sonic the Hedgehog” are shown at 11 a.m. July 16 and 17 at select Regal theaters. See details at regmovies.com/static/en/us/smx.
A peach cook-off is at the Greer Farmers Market from 4:30 – 7:30 p.m. July 16 at Greer City Park. Visit greerfarmersmarket.com.
Wednesdays at the World of Energy – STEM activities – This free, one-hour program for ages 5 – 12 is at 10 a.m. July 17. 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.
Laser Days of Summer is July 18 at Roper Mountain Science Center. 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.
Furman University’s Lakeside Concert is at 7:30 p.m. July 18. Admission is free. Visit furman.edu/academics/music/camps-conferences/music-by-the-lake
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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
This article originally appeared on Greenville News: Things to do this week
