Things to Do this Weekend: May 7-9
Weather Forecast
Friday: Sunny, high of 70 & low of 48
Saturday: Mostly sunny, high of 75 & low of 48
Sunday: A few clouds, high of 82 & low of 52
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Friday, May 7th
Mother’s Day Pop Up Shop at Makers Collective 11am-5pm
Shop from this single-weekend shop and one-day outdoor market! Featuring a mix of handcrafted goods from 30+ artists. PS, they will also have a mini outdoor market on Saturday from 10am-4pm. For all the details click here.
Cost: purchases TBD
Society Sandwich Bar & Social Club now open 11am-11pm
Introducing downtown Greenville’s sandwich bar & social club! Featuring 2 floors, 2 full bars specializing in gourmet sandwiches, build your own ramen and more. They’re located at 18 E. Coffee Street. You can check out their menu here.
Cost: purchases TBD
Artisphere Weekend 12-8:30pm
The annual arts festival is back! In order to effectively adhere to safety protocols, Artisphere will have limited attendance this year, so reservations are strongly encouraged. Guests will be able to reserve 2 ½ hour time slots in advance. The festival will also take place on Saturday from 9am-8:30pm and Sunday from 10am-6:30pm. For all the details and to reserve your time slot here.
Cost: $5 per person & kids under 2 are FREE; purchases TBD
92.5 WESC Family Reunion Concert at CCNB Amphitheater 5:30-11pm
Experience this outdoor country music festival at Heritage Park in Simpsonville! Featuring an artist lineup of Travis Tritt, Neal McCoy, Muscadine Bloodline, Benton Blount and Joe Lasher. You can buy your tickets here.
Cost: tickets start at $47.50+ fees
First Friday Gallery Crawl with Metropolitan Arts Council 6-9pm
Navigate through the Upstate’s visual art scene! Where every first Friday of the month local galleries and exhibits will be open to the public. Check out highlights for this upcoming Friday and open locations here.
Cost: FREE; purchases TBD
Opening Weekend with Greenville Drive at Fluor Field 7pm
The Drive are finally back! The home team kick-off their season at Fluor Field all weekend long. Saturday’s game starts at 7pm and Sunday at 3pm. You can buy your tickets here.
Cost: tickets start at $10
Saturday, May 8th
Zoom Through the Zoo at Greenville Zoo 6:30-9am
Join this annual 5K through Cleveland Park and the Greenville Zoo! Zoom Through the Zoo is a fundraiser for the Greenville Zoo, presented by the Greenville Zoo Foundation. All participants receive a race t-shirt and one FREE guest pass to the Greenville Zoo. You can register here.
Cost: $25+ fees per person
Saturday Farm Fun at Denver Downs Farm 10am-5pm
Enjoy a day at the farm! Featuring farm animals and barnyard activities such as dodgeball, a ropes course, jumping pillow, slide and more. PS, picnics are welcome! For more details and tickets click here.
Cost: $12+ fees for adults & under 2 are FREE
Mom Market at Gather GVL 11am-6pm
Shop for mom! Featuring several local vendors geared for Mother’s Day this Sunday. They’ll also have live music from 1:30-4:30pm.
Cost: purchases TBD
Cinco de Mayo – A Taste of Mexico at Greer Station 1-5pm
Join them for a Mexican tasting event spread throughout downtown Greer! Featuring more than 20 restaurant and retail will be participating along with live music. You can purchase your tickets here.
Cost: $20 per person; other purchases TBD
Mead Tasting at Wandering Bard Meadery 2-3:30pm
Taste your way through their mead! Featuring spiced, oaked and barrel-aged meads delivered by the meadmaker. You’ll also learn the history of mead, the history of Wandering Bard, how meads compare to other adult beverages and pairing suggestions. You can reserve your spot here.
Cost: $25+ fees; other purchases TBD
Sunday, May 9th
Mother’s Day Flower Pop Up with Penny Posies at Southernside Brewing 1-4pm
Grab flowers for mom! Then stick around for brunch and a few locally brewed craft beers right along the Swamp Rabbit Trail. Check out their menu here.
Cost: purchases TBD
For even more things to do this weekend around the Upstate click here. You can also check out our events calendar here.