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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.
July fireworks are right around the corner, but you don’t need to wait until then to see the night sky light up in a spectacular extravaganza. Check out the Balloon Glow & Laser Show at Hopkins Farm this Friday and Saturday. Join from 6-11pm for an entertaining Kids Zone, filled with games and rides, and rockin live music. But that’s not all! Individuals can purchase tickets to ride on a hot air balloon for an airborne adventure. Handcrafted market items and tasty goodies will also be available for purchase. Then, snuggle in for a 9 o'clock light show that is sure to dazzle. Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for children. Let it glow!
If you have a passion for fashion, the On the Runway to Fame Fashion Show is the place for you. For this show, Glamour Pose and The Model With a Purpose welcome “all models, designers, vendors, photographers and guests” to the Greenville Convention Center for a night of glitz and glam. Tickets are on sale now for $25. The team is still looking for models, so please register if you are interested. All body types are celebrated! This weekend, join in the series of fierce catwalks and fearless fashion.
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Saturdays in Greenville, SC, are bustling with activity when individuals wander the tent studded streets. Vendors for the TD Saturday Market sell their wares: colorful flowers, fresh produce, and homemade goods, to merry travelers looking for local treasures. Explore the Market from 8am-12pm every Saturday May through October on McBee Avenue. Grab a coffee from Coffee Underground or Flying Fox Coffee for an extra magical morning!
Calling all little bakers, you’re invited to a Lavender Cookie Decorating Class this weekend at Elf Leaf Farm. Children will receive 8 cookies, icing colors, and direction from instructor Jessica, in order to create Sweet Buttercream Creations. The cookies come in fun shapes like a sun, ice cream cone, flip flop, and flowers. Adults can be added for an additional $20, so that the whole family can participate. It’s time to celebrate the little things in life: buttercream, vanilla, and sweet summertime creativity.
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Gear up for adventure at the Jocassee (Family) Adventure Camp! This nature tour leads families through educational activities related to water and nature, in addition to hiking and swimming. Ticket are $60+ but children under 3 can participate for free. Be sure to pack water, snacks, swimming gear, and a towel for this 4 hour adventure. Jocassee has a wide variety of nature features, including waterfalls, lakes, and views; it is truly a masterpiece to behold.
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