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Whether you’re visiting for the first time or have spent years in the Greenville area, The Local 5 Newsletter is your one stop destination to find out what you don’t want to miss this weekend in the Upstate.

Every Thursday, we will highlight our ‘top 5 musts’ that will include everything from restaurants, activities, parks, concerts and festivals that are all right here in beautiful Greenville, SC.

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What’s better than swimming in a pool in the summertime? Plunging into a pool after sliding around and around a big funnel slide! 7th Inning Splash is a Greenville County Waterpark with water activities for all ages to enjoy.

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So much happened before Dorothy dropped in. WICKED, the Broadway sensation, looks at what happened in the Land of Oz…but from a different angle. Long before Dorothy arrives, there is another young woman, born with emerald-green skin—smart, fiery, misunderstood, and possessing an extraordinary talent. When she meets a bubbly blonde who is exceptionally popular, their initial rivalry turns into the unlikeliest of friendships…until the world decides to call one “good" and the other one “wicked.” From the first electrifying note to the final breathtaking moment, WICKED—the untold true story of the Witches of Oz—transfixes audiences with its wildly inventive story that USA Today cheers is “a complete triumph! An original musical that will make you laugh, cry, and think.”

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Come enjoy a late night set from one of their very favorite acoustic artist Andrew Crocker playing from 9-12.

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The Annual Showcase is GCCA's premier event for artists and art lovers of all ages, featuring an exhibition highlighting the talent of GCCA's own member artists alongside a special exhibit from the Brandon Fellows, a display of youth artwork created during their Summer Art Camps; live artists demos; the launch of their fall schedule of classes; visits with 25 studio artists; a kids' craft activity provided by ReCraft; and more! Tuesday-Friday: 9am-5pm. Saturday: 11am-3pm

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The Children’s Museum of the Upstate in downtown Greenville offers 80,000 square feet dedicated to play-based learning. Exhibits and weekly programs encourage hands-on play, unique discoveries and intentional learning opportunities.