It’s springtime, and family events will keep you hopping
We’re officially in a new season – spring is finally here! Celebrate with Easter egg hunts, shows, outdoor adventures and more. And if allergies are slowing you down, get tips for coping, plus Upstate Parent’s full March calendar – all at upstateparent.com.
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Cirque du Soleil presents “CORTEO” at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena. Shows are at 7:30 p.m. March 22; at 3 and 7 p.m. March 23; and at 1 p.m. March 24. For tickets and details, visit cirquedusoleil.com/corteo or bonsecoursarena.com.
An Easter Festival is March 23-24 and March 29-31 at Denver Downs Farm near Anderson. The event includes Easter Egg hunts, farm fun attractions, the Easter Bunny, candy cannons, and more. For tickets and details, visit denverdownsfarm.com/springfest.
Upstate International Month continues through March. Download the UI Month app to find events for all ages. Events celebrate the rich diversity of the Upstate. For details, visit upstateinternational.org/ui-month.
A Spring Stuffies Workshop is planned from noon-4 p.m. (drop-in) March 23 at A Cut Above Maker Space in Spartanburg. For registration and details, visit acutabovemakerspace.com.
Mauldin Theatre Company presents “High School Musical Jr.” through March 24 at the Mauldin Cultural Center. For tickets, visit mauldinculturalcenter.org/events/theatre-season.
Tell Me About It Tuesday: Farmyard will be at 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. March 26 at the Greenville Zoo. Included with admission. For details, visit greenvillezoo.com.
Registration ends at 6 p.m. March 27 – EGG-CESSIBLE Easter Egg Hunt is planned for March 30 at North Spartanburg Park. Spartanburg Parks has teamed up with Carolina Miracle League for this accessible event. For details and registration, visit
https://bit.ly/SpartanburgEGGcessible2024.
Afternoon Explorations will take place from 1:30-5 p.m. March 28 at Roper Mountain Science Center. For details and tickets, visit ropermountain.org.
A Tiny Art Workshop will be at 3:30 p.m. March 28 at the Hughes Main Library. For ages 3-17. For details, visit greenvillelibrary.org.
Family Craft Night: Dr. Seuss is planned from 5-7 p.m. (drop-in) March 28 at the Five Forks Library. Visit greenvillelibrary.org.
Looking ahead:
Spring & Sprout is planned from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. March 29 at The Children’s Museum of the Upstate-Greenville. See the Easter bunny or snuggle a few in the petting zoo. Discover the wonders of bees, create eco-friendly art projects, and embark on a nature-inspired scavenger hunt. For tickets, visit tcmupstate.org/greenville/springandsprout.
Bunnyburg is planned from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. March 30 at The Children’s Museum of the Upstate-Spartanburg. Families
will receive a bunny trail map to hop their way through the museum, collecting goodies along the way. Snap a photo with the Easter bunny and collect a special egg to take home. Designed for ages 6 and younger. Create springtime crafts including slime, bunny food, and flower bouquets. All guests, including TCMU members, must purchase tickets to attend. For tickets, visit tcmupstate.org/spartanburg/BunnyBurg.
Volunteers are needed for Tri My Best, an adaptive triathlon for disabled youth. The event is May 5 at Kroc Greenville. There are a variety of volunteer needs. To help, email trimybestgvl@gmail.com.