Things to Do This Weekend: August 7-9…
Weather Forecast
Friday: Potential storms, high of 89 & low of 71
Saturday: Sunny, high of 91 & low of 69
Sunday: More sun, high of 93 & low of 71
For the complete forecast click here
Friday, August 7th
Switcharoos Children’s Consignment Event at Greenville Convention Center 9am-7pm
Shop for new and gently used children’s clothing, accessories, toys and much more! The event will also take place on Saturday from 9am-6pm and Sunday from 10am-5pm. You can find out more about their COVID-19 safety precautions here.
Cost: FREE; purchases TBD
First Friday with Local Art & Live Music at Carolina Bauernhaus 5-9pm
Join them underneath their (3,000 square feet!) covered patio featuring the local artwork from Grace Gilbert and live music from Gilbert Neurosis from 6-9pm.
Cost: FREE; purchases TBD
Sound Check: A Virtual Concert Series with Greenville Events 5:30-6:30pm
Join this weekly virtual concert series (ending this month!) that brings live music to your home! You can tune in each week as a different local musician goes live on the Greenville Events Facebook page.
Cost: FREE
First Fridays Gallery Crawl with Metropolitan Arts Council 6-9pm
Navigate through Greenville’s visual arts scene each month as galleries and venues are open to the public! For more info and participating galleries click here. PS, included is Art & Light’s 14th Anniversary exhibit here.
Cost: FREE; purchases TBD
Virtual August Sky Talk with Roper Mountain Science Center 7-8pm
Join them to learn all about the August night sky! This live program will last 30 minutes and be followed by a short Q&A period. Then afterwards, a link will be shared to watch the feature movie, Dynamic Earth. Participants will also have the option to watch the video with them as they point out fun facts and trivia. You can reserve your spot here.
Cost: $5 for non-members
Saturday, August 8th
Essential Markets via Downtown Greenville, Travelers Rest, Greer & Simpsonville 8am-12pm
Experience the modified Saturday markets of the Upstate! Downtown Greenville, Travelers Rest, Greer and Simpsonville are up and running.
Cost: FREE; purchases TBD
Beers & Balance Yoga with True North Wellness at Tetrad Brewery 10-11am
Join this morning yoga flow with Johanna Davis of True North Wellness! It’s an hour mindful flow yoga class followed with a pint of craft beer of your choice on their outdoor patio. PS, bring your own mat and water.
Cost: $10 cash
Blood Drive with The Blood Connection at Fluor Field 10am-3pm
Each donor will receive a complimentary COVID-19 antibody test and a $10 Visa gift card! You can make your appointment here.
Cost: blood donation
Hoppin’ Summer Night Series w/DJ Payne at Hoppin’ GVL 7:30-10:30pm
Listen to the live sounds of DJ Payne outside at Markley Station! They will have $1 per oz rosé and $5 milk stout from Evil Twin Brewing. Also, Todaro Pizza GVL (next store) will be open for delivery.
Cost: FREE; purchases TBD
Sunday, August 9th
Sunday Funday Outside at The Commons 7am-8pm
Enjoy their outback area (that was recently landscaped!) and indulge from many local delicious businesses. Grab a drink from Community Tap Trailside, brunch at GB&D and more! You can check out more here.
Cost: purchases TBD
FREE Miniature Golf at McPherson Park 8am-9pm
Enjoy 18 holes of miniature golf! This 12.5-acre downtown Greenville park also features tennis courts, playground and walking trail with bridges that cross a small creek. PS, just remember to bring your own golf club! For more info click here.
Cost: FREE
For even more things to do this week around the Upstate click here. You can also check out our events calendar here.