Welcome to your Things to Do this Weekend: November 1-3 post…
Weather Forecast
Friday: Sunny, high of 61 & low of 38
Saturday: Mostly sunny, high of 62 & low of 36
Sunday: More sun, high of 58 & low of 37
Friday, November 1st
Greenville Open Studios Exhibit at Metropolitan Arts Council 9am-5pm
Before the annual Greenville Open Studios officially begins next weekend (November 8-10th!) Visit the MAC Gallery to see the 2019 Open Studios exhibit, “Squared Away.” All art work featured in this show are from the Greenville Open Studios 2019 artists. The exhibit runs through December 13th. For more info click here.
Cost: FREE; purchases TBD
Santa’s Arrival at the Haywood Mall 5-9pm
‘Tis the season (already!) Help them welcome Santa to his new home until Christmas Eve. You can register at the Saltwater Kitchen entrance to pick-up your event guide, jingle bells and more. Santa will then arrive in style in the Greenville Triumph’s official team vehicle (a fully restored 1961 Triumph TR3A Convertible) at approximately 5:30pm in front of Saltwater Kitchen. Also featuring, cookie decorating, hot cocoa station, in-store scavenger hunt and lots more. PS, the first 100 kids to come meet with Santa will receive a FREE gift!
Cost: FREE
First Fridays Gallery Crawl 6-9pm
Navigate the visual arts scene of Greenville each month as galleries and venues are open to the public! For more info, list of participating galleries and more click here.
Cost: FREE; purchases TBD
Day of the Dead Party at el Thrifty 6pm-2am
Keep the Halloween festivities going! They’ll have live music, special drinks, a costume contest and a FREE tequila tasting.
Cost: purchases TBD
Reedy Reels Film Festival Friday Night Party at Eighth State Brewing Co. 6:30-9pm
Meet and greet with filmmakers from the upcoming film festival! Featuring plenty of local craft beers, sample new spirits, live music and more. For more info and tickets click here.
Cost: $40
Saturday, November 2nd
Halloween Candy Give-Back at Dental Studio of Greenville 9am-5pm
Leftover Halloween candy?! You can share it with veterans, troops and first responders with the help of Operation Gratitude (an organization that provides care packages to those who serve and protect our country and local communities.) Also accepting donations on Monday 8:30am-6pm and Tuesday 12-8pm. PS, they will also have thank you notes available for you personalize and sign with your candy donation.
Cost: candy donations TBD
5th Annual Reedy Reels Film Festival at Gunter Theater 10:30-9pm
Join film lovers and makers alike for Greenville’s annual film festival! Featuring more than 60 independent films this year. The festival will conclude on Sunday from 12:30-6:30pm. For more info and tickets click here.
Cost: tickets start at $30
Drop Sound Yoga with SweatNET at Wellborn Winery 11am-12:30pm
Join them for a flow and meditation yoga class in the middle of Wellborn Winery in Travelers Rest! This class will be led by Julia of Gold Sheep Yoga. Then afterwards enjoy a 10 wine tastings for only $10. PS, bring your own mat! You can find out more about SweatNET here.
Cost: FREE for SweatNET members, $5 for non-members & for the $10 wine tasting
el T Mercadillo Trailside Market at el Thrifty 11am-9pm
It’s back on the el T lawn! Featuring a local market of vintage collectors, makers, crafters and artists until 4pm. They’ll also have live music and an authentic Mexican brunch until 2pm. Lastly, face painting and fortune tellers from 6-8pm and more live music and special cocktails 6-9pm.
Cost: FREE; purchases TBD
The Missing Peace: Sensory Friendly Yoga at Soul Yoga 1-1:45pm
Join Claire Gutbrod and Emily Higgins for a FREE class for kids with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Sensory Processing Disorder, and their parents to discover the benefits of practicing yoga together. Can’t make it? The next class will take place on Saturday, December 14th.
Cost: FREE
$3 Beer Night with the Swamp Rabbits at Bon Secours Wellness Arena 7pm
It’s $3 beer night as the home team takes the ice vs. Jacksonville Icemen! You can buy your tickets here.
Cost: tickets start $10
Sunday, November 3rd
Skating on the Big Ice at Bon Secours Wellness Arena 1-5pm
It’s back! Enjoy ice skating and music on the big rink. You can get a FREE skate rental when you donate 5 canned goods or a case of water! FREE parking is also available in the VIP lot off of Church Street. Can’t make it? The next Skating on the Big Ice starts December 21st-January 1st.
Cost: $3 skate rental with $8 adult admission (age 7 & older) & $6 kids (age 6 & under)
Young Entrepreneurs Market at Community Tap 3-5pm
Shop from the Fall Young Entrepreneurs Market (YEM!) The market aims to provide a safe environment for kids to practice and sharpen their entrepreneurial skills. A variety of products and services will be available for purchase from kids age 7-15. Cheers to the kids!
Cost: purchases TBD
$1.50 Oysters at Saltwater Kitchen 7pm-close
‘Tis the season to celebrate with seasonal $1.50 oysters! It’s every night from 7pm-close now through Sunday, November 10th. PS, next week they’ll have $3.50 Brewery 85 Tap Takeover and the week after all-you-can-eat crab legs for $29.99 from November 11-17th!
Cost: purchases TBD
For even more things to do this weekend around Greenville click here. You can also check out our events calendar here.