Things to Do this Weekend: May 16-18
Weather Forecast
Friday: Cloudy, high of 86 & low of 70
Saturday: Mostly sunny, high of 86 & low of 71
Sunday: Cloudy, high of 84 & low of 67
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Friday, May 16th
39th Annual Greenville Greek Festival at St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral 11am-9pm
Get ready for the 39th Annual Greenville Greek Festival this weekend on May 16-18 at St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Downtown Greenville! Featuring authentic Greek food, live music & dancing from local talented Greek musicians & dancers in traditional costumes, religious & cultural exhibits, a markerplace with Greek art, jewelry & imported gifts. The festival will continue on Saturday 10am-10pm and Sunday 11am-8pm. Get an exclusive tour here and for more details click here.
Cost: $3 entry benefiting Girl Up GVL; other purchases TBD
Community Blood Drive with Greenville Drive at Fluor Field 1-6pm
Support our community and give blood with The Blood Connection at the ballpark! Every donor gets a FREE drive jersey. Then stick around for Friday Fireworks Night with first pitch at 6:45pm. You can reserve your spot here.
Cost: blood donation
The Fair at Heritage Park 4-11pm
Have fun with the whole family at The Fair at Heritage Park in Simpsonville! Featuring new rides, new FREE shows and more. Starting today, May 16th through Sunday, May 25th. Weekend hours are also Saturday 11am-11pm and Sunday 12:30-10pm. For more details and purchase ride tickets click here.
Cost: FREE entry; purchases TBD
Greenville Heritage Federal Credit Union Main Street Fridays presented by Pepsi at NOMA Square 5:30-9:30pm
Enjoy live music, local vendors, drinks and more along Main Street in NOMA Square in Downtown Greenville through September 26th, 2025. For more details click here.
Cost: FREE entry; purchases TBD
Opening Reception of “Dreamscapes” at Metropolitan Arts Council 6-8pm
Meet the artists of the new exhibit on display at MAC! Featuring 51 works by 51 Greenville Open Studios artists, “Dreamscapes” explores real and imagined places drawn from dreams or the waking world. Each piece was selected for its exceptional craftsmanship and imaginative interpretation of the theme. The exhibit will be on display in the Dolly F. Pardi Gallery at MAC through June 6th, 2025 and open to the public each week Monday-Friday from 9am-5pm.
Cost: FREE entry; purchases TBD
Sippin’ in Simpsonville’s Summer Beer Tasting in Downtown Simpsonville 6-10pm
Enjoy a craft beer tasting tour of Simpsonville’s downtown shops and local businesses. This year’s route will feature 30+ businesses pouring 2oz. samples of local, craft & seasonal brews and more. For more details and tickets click here.
Cost: $45 per person
Tyler’s Amazing Balancing Act + Friday Night Fireworks with Greenville Drive at Fluor Field 6:45pm
Enjoy a Friday night at the ballpark featuring Tyler’s Amazing Balancing Act throughout the game and post-game fireworks! Gates open at 5:45pm with first pitch at 6:45pm. For more details and tickets click here.
Cost: tickets start at $9; other purchases TBD
Kick-Off to Summer with Greenville Liberty at Paladin Stadium 7pm
Joint the Liberty for their first themed night of the season! For more details and tickets click here.
Cost: tickets start at $11; other purchases TBD
Brew in the Zoo at Greenville Zoo 7-10pm
One of our favorite events of the year! Explore the zoo during after hours, sample craft beers, enjoy lite bites and more. For more details and tickets click here.
Cost: $60 GA tickets (VIP is sold out)
Live Music at Holland Park 7-10pm
Enjoy live music every Friday night this spring at Holland Park! Home to local businesses Double Stamp Brewery, Home Team BBQ, Greektown Express and more. For more details and tickets click here.
Cost: FREE entry; purchases TBD
Saturday, May 17th
TD Saturday Market presented by Prisma Health in Downtown Greenville 8am-noon
Downtown Greenville’s weekly farmers market is back! Featuring local vendors, live music, special event pop ups and more now through October. Located at Main Street & McBee Ave in Downtown Greenville. For more details click here.
Cost: FREE entry; purchases TBD
Travelers Rest Farmers Market presented by Prisma Health at Trailblazer Park 8:30am-noon
Join the largest independent farmers market in the SC! Featuring a weekly gathering of 100+ local vendors, live music, food trucks, weekly yoga classes, FREE kids activities, gardening tips and more. Now every Saturday through September 20th, 2025. For more details click here.
Cost: FREE entry; purchases TBD
Easley Farmers Market in Downtown Easley 9am-noon
Enjoy the City of Easley’s farmers market at N 1st Street (next to City Hall) in Downtown Easley now every Saturday through October 4th, 2025. Featuring local vendors of all kinds and so much more. For more details click here.
Cost: FREE entry; purchases TBD
Puppy Yoga + Brews with Soul Yoga at New Realm Brewery 10-11am
Enjoy a Saturday morning yoga class with Soul Yoga from the brewery’s green space! All proceeds will go towards the Greenville Humane Society. You can sign-up here.
Cost: $20 per person; other purchases TBD
39th Annual Greenville Greek Festival at St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral 11am-9pm
Enjoy day 2 of the 39th Annual Greenville Greek Festival this weekend on May 16-18 at St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Downtown Greenville! Featuring authentic Greek food, live music & dancing from local talented Greek musicians & dancers in traditional costumes, religious & cultural exhibits, a markerplace with Greek art, jewelry & imported gifts. The festival will continue on Sunday 11am-8pm. Get an exclusive tour here and for more details click here.
Cost: $3 entry benefiting Girl Up GVL; other purchases TBD
May Market at Westside Market 11am-3pm
Explore and shop from 70+ local vendors from outside of the Westside Market! They’ll also have local food trucks on-site.
Cost: FREE entry; purchases TBD
Market at The Mill at Fountain Inn 11am-3pm
Shop from local vendors from this outdoor market! Located at the food hall & brewery in Fountain Inn. PS, this market takes place every third Saturday of the month.
Cost: FREE entry; purchases TBD
Field Day Vintage Market at New Realm Brewery 1-6pm
Shop from a collection of local vendors selling vintage clothes, streetwear and more outside on the brewery’s giant lawn! Plus local food & drinks, a DJ and more.
Cost: FREE; purchases TBD
Pixel & Pals with Phase Three at The Whale GVL 2pm-midnight
Taste the limited supply of Phase Three Brewing Co., a blending brewing process & ingredients between their “Pixel” IPA & IPA’s from North Park Beer Co., Trillium Brewing and Omnipollo to create 4 unique beers. You can try all 4 on draft and take a mixed 4 pack home and more while supplies last.
Cost: purchases TBD
Pepper Party with Greenville Roller Derby at The Pavilion 4pm
Join their 2nd Annual Pepper Party! Watch 4 zesty teams compete for the top spot in 3 intense 30-minute games per team. Doors open at 3pm and first whistle is 4pm. For more details and tickets click here.
Cost: $12 & under 5 are FREE; other purchases TBD
Indian Street Food Event at Green Laundry Lounge 5-8pm
Taste the new menu just released at Green Laundry Lounge in Greer! Featuring Indian street food, drinks and more. You can purchase your advance food tickets here.
Cost: purchases TBD
Saturdays on the District 5-7pm + Greenville Drive Gameday at Fluor Field 6:45pm
Join the Drive for their annual Saturday pregame party with Saturdays on the District! FREE admission for all featuring balloon artists, face painters, live music from DJ Sha, player autograph opportunities, inflatable games and so much more. Once it’s done head into the game or into Downtown Greenville! For tickets to the game click here.
Cost: FREE entry; tickets to the game start at $9
Street Vibes Experience at Double Stamp Brewery Rooftop 5-9pm
Enjoy the music, vibes and a sunset from the brewery’s rooftop! Featuring 4 DJs during the course of the evening.
Cost: FREE entry; purchases TBD
Tunes in the Park at Greer City Park 6-9pm
Enjoy a FREE concert from Greer City Park! They’ll also have several local food trucks serving delicious food while supplies last.
Cost: FREE entry; purchases TBD
Kick-Off to Summer with Greenville Triumph at Paladin Stadium 7pm
It’s the Triumph’s turn to kick-off the summer with this themed game night! For more details and tickets click here.
Cost: tickets start at $11; other purchases TBD
Sunday, May 18th
Summer Sunday with Greer Farmers Market at Greer City Park 11am-2pm
Join Greer for their Summer Sunday from Greer City Park in Downtown Greer! Featuring 40+ local vendors, a food court, live music, kids activities and more. Every Sunday through August.
Cost: FREE entry; purchases TBD
39th Annual Greenville Greek Festival at St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral 11am-6pm
Enjoy the last day of the 39th Annual Greenville Greek Festival this weekend on May 16-18 at St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Downtown Greenville! Featuring authentic Greek food, live music & dancing from local talented Greek musicians & dancers in traditional costumes, religious & cultural exhibits, a markerplace with Greek art, jewelry & imported gifts. Get an exclusive tour here and for more details click here.
Cost: $3 entry benefiting Girl Up GVL; other purchases TBD
Sunday Serenades at Camperdown Plaza 2-5pm
Join this FREE family-friendly live music set from Helen Campbell & The Soup Troupe. PS, bring your lawn chair!
Cost: FREE entry
Sunday Matinee with Greenville Drive at Fluor Field 3pm
Enjoy Sunday matinee of Drive baseball! Gates open at 2pm and first pitch is 3:05pm. For more details and tickets click here.
Cost: tickets start at $9; other purchases TBD
Summer Supper Series with Broadwater Shrimp Co. at Indaco Greenville 6pm
Join Indaco’s first-ever Summer Supper Series with Chef Jason Janson of Broadwater Shrimp. Featuring a 5-course, family-style feast, cooked al fresco over open flames from their outdoor patio. This is the first in our chef dinner series, running monthly through September with each one bringing a new culinary guest and fresh seasonal pairings of beer, wine, and cocktails. You can reserve your spot here.
Cost: $140 per person
Garden Concert at Sans Souci Community Garden 6:30pm
Join the Sans Souci neighborhood for a night of music and community in the garden sponsored by Give GVL Homes! There is a $10 suggested donation with all proceeds going back to the musicians. They’ll also have a local food truck on-site.
Cost: FREE entry; purchases TBD
Other Folk at Carolina Bauernhaus GVL 7pm
Experience the performances from 6 handpicked muscians in an intimate space at the brewery! This event is FREE for all ages.
Cost: FREE entry; purchases TBD
For even more things to do this weekend around the Upstate click here. You can also check out our events calendar here. #greenville360
