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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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his exhibition celebrates the remarkable history of one of Greenville’s cultural anchors; an organization that has embraced its love of music and created a composition of community engagement, enrichment, and enthusiasm season after season. Dates: February 18, 2023 - July 2, 2023 Recurrence: Recurring weekly on Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday Location: Upcountry History Museum Address: 540 Buncombe St, Greenville, SC 29601 Phone: (864) 467-3100 Time: Tue-Sat 10 am-5 pm; Sun 1-5 pm

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Enjoy all that Greenville has to offer and then head north 7 miles to the campus of Furman University. Beautiful campus with a ride around the lake to enjoy the gardens, with views of Paris mountain and its rich history. Points of Interest you see on this tour include Downtown Greenville’s Parks: Falls Park, Cancer Survivors Park, Cleveland Park and the new Unity Park, Swamp Rabbit Cafe and Grocery, Berea Station and railcar and on toward Furman University. Running Thursday and Friday 9:30am 3 Hours | Approx 15 Miles | $90 per person

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Need a Friday night to yourselves? Register your Explorer with Greenville Explorer for a night of fun, food, & activities. Cost is all inclusive. For ages 3K*-5th. *must be FULLY potty trained. This week they are watching Encanto! Presented By: Greenville Explorers Dates: May 5, 2023 Location: Greenville Explorers Address: 135 S Main St, #100, Greenville, SC 29601 Phone: (855) 687-6923 Time: 6:30-9:30 p.m. Price: $30/child

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Since its inception in 2006, the Prisma Health Cancer Institute Dragon Boat Upstate Festival has been a catalyst for individuals in the Upstate to work together and change the face of cancer in our local community. Over the years, more than $4 million have been raised by caring community members, helping propel the Prisma Health Cancer Institute forward in advanced cancer research and patient survivor programs in the Upstate. Dates: May 6, 2023 Location: Portman Marina-Anderson Address: Portman Marina, 1629 Marina Blvd, Anderson, SC 29625 Phone: (864) 797-7747 Time: 8:30 am Price: Free!

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Enjoy fresh, locally-sourced produce and farm products each Saturday morning in downtown Greenville, from May through October, at downtown Greenville's farmer's market. Dates: May 6, 2023 - October 28, 2023 Recurrence: Recurring weekly on Saturday Location: Main St (Court St-Washington St) Address: Greenville, SC 29601 Phone: (864) 467-4494 Time: Every Saturday, 8 am-12 pm Price: FREE