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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.
Gather GVL, the 5th best food hall in America, is throwing a halloween bash with spooky good vibes this Thursday. Enjoy trick-or-treating at the various renovated shipping container restaurants, like Saki Saki and The Lob Father. Celebrate Halloween by wearing your favorite costume and relaxing with friends. Additionally, children are invited to participate in halloween themed activities. This free community event will take place from 6-9pm!
Get ready for a scary good time at Madworld’s Haunted Attraction in Greenville, SC. Chalked full of clowns, witches, and zombies, there's a reason it was voted "Scariest Haunted House in South Carolina." Whether you’re a newbie or a returner, it will be a new experience in that Madworld has added “new scenes, more actors, new scares, and new family entertainment.” Not into the scary stuff? Feel free to tag along with friends in order to participate in fall themed activities like mini golf, ax throwing, and live entertainment. Enjoy Madworld every weekend from 9/6-11/2… if you dare.
If you love a mouthwatering bbq or sweet bourbon, the Hog & Barrel Festival is for you. Come on out to Judson Mill for a weekend of culinary creations, aka, a weekend of unlimited bbq and bourbon cocktails, served by “the best chefs and mixologists in Greenville” (Bourbonpalooza). Alternative drink options include beer, wine, and non alcoholic beverages, for those who don't love bourbon. Additionally, entertainment will include a mechanical bull, live music, and college football. Prices vary and VIP options are also available. Come on out for a chill, food-filled weekend at Judson Mill.
Hiking, kayaking, yoga. There are so many outdoor activities that allow one to reconnect with nature. Reignite passion for an old outdoor hobby or discover a new one during the Everything Outdoor Fest. Historic Hopkins Farm will be hosting a weekend of planned outside activities such as fishing, biking, brick making, and more. Pack a tent, chair, and snacks to set up a cozy resting spot before heading out to listen to live music and explore demos/ workshops. Tickets start at $20 for a 2 day adult ticket. Adventure is out there; seize the day!
Bring back the nostalgia during MIXTAPE’S “That’s My Jam” concert this weekend at Judson Mill. It’ll be a battle of the decades, with performances from the 80’s, 90’s, and 2000’s, featuring songs from Prince, Madonna, Bruno Mars, GaGa, and more! MIXTAPE loves to put on Las Vegas style shows, with an abundance of lights and costumes. Tickets start at $20!