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Get Out! Greenville Will Inspire All Your Outdoorsy Dreams

If you’d like to take a peek into some of the many outdoor activities available in our area, all in one place at one time you need to put Get Out! Greenville on your calendar. Local mom Kristina tells us why this is one event any lover of the outdoors needs to get to. Read on for a rundown of what happens at this event and when and where it happens!

For more outdoor activities check out our list of Things to do Outside.

There are few places I’d rather be on any given day than someplace in the outdoors of the Upstate. Whether it’s hiking the trails, splashing in the waterfalls, kayaking in the lakes, or trying out new things like stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) and rock climbing, I’m in. I just want to be outside. And there is an entire festival devoted to this kind of thing! Get Out! Greenville is happening this fall, and it’s totally free.

What you’ll find at Get Out! Greenville

Here’s what you can expect: rock climbing demos, a chance for the kids to test out kayaks and SUP boards in actual pools, outdoor-themed crafts, trail races (Ultra 50K, 30K, 10K, and 3K), the Greenville CX-Cup race (bike racing), an REI fashion show, frisbee toss, slacklining, and tons of games. Food trucks will also be on-site if you want to grab lunch or coffee.

Get Out! Greenville is a big celebration of the outdoors and it’s an event you really don’t want to miss, especially if you’re interested in learning more about what activities are available for families in the Upstate when it comes to all things nature-related.
I took my kids last year and we had a blast! They absolutely loved the paddling pools. My oldest discovered she has quite the skills with a SUP board. We were there for at least two hours and didn’t even get to everything that was offered.

This year, the event lineup also includes sessions on things like how to pack your backpack for camping or hiking, how to tie figure eight knots, how to identify certain plants, and how to make sure you’ve got an ideal first aid kit in the outdoors.
The exhibitors are pretty amazing, too. Places like the US Whitewater Center in Charlotte, Sunrift Adventures, The Gorge Zip Line, Mountain Goat Indoor Rock Climbing, SC State Parks, and Climb Upstate will all be there.
Kidding Around Greenville will also have a booth so come over and say hi! We love meeting our readers and introducing ourselves to new families.

If you love the outdoors, be sure to mark Get Out! Greenville on your calendar!

Details For 2021 Get Out! Greenville Event

Saturday, October 2nd from 9 am – 3 pm
2021 Get Out! Greenville | Pleasant Ridge Camp & Retreat Center @ 4232 SC-11, Marietta, SC

2021 Get Out! Greenville Event Schedule

9:00am – Adult 2.5 Mile Trail Run (ages 12 & up)
9:45am – Campfire Contest
10:30am – Kids 1.25 Mile Trail Run (ages 6-17)
11:00am – Namastay and Play Yoga Session
11:45am – Campfire Contest
12:00pm – Namastay and Play Yoga Session
12:00pm – Kids Short Track Mountain Bike Race (20 mins, ages 8-17)
12:30pm – Beginner Short Track Mountain Bike Race (30 min, ages 12 & up)
1:15pm – Expert Short Track Mountain Bike Race (45 min, ages 12 & up)
2:15pm – Campfire Contest

Park Hop End Of The Summer Celebration
Park Hoppers get to celebrate each year with an end-of-the-summer celebration, where they recieve the earned prizes. If you are unable to join us at Get Out! Greenville and pick up your prizes, please contact Park Hop to arrange an alternate pick-up. Not sure what Park Hop is? We’ve got the Ultimate Guide to Park Hop in Greenville, SC!

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100+ Things to Do Over Spring Break in Spartanburg, SC

Spring Break is the perfect time to have some fun and explore Spartanburg. We’ve rounded up over 100 family-friendly things to do in Spartanburg this spring break. Spring Break for Spartanburg school districts is April 3-7, 2023. With this list, your kids will have no reason to say they are bored!

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Family Fun With Swamp Rabbits Hockey This Weekend!

The Swamp Rabbits are back with their first weekend homestand of 2021 on January 29th through the 31st. The weekend is packed full of special events and promotions for fans to enjoy from Pucks-N-Paws Night to Stomper’s Birthday.

These games are all happening with social distancing and other Covid-19 precautions like seating in pods, pre-packaged snacks for sale and more. Find out what you can expect at the first Swamp Rabbits weekend homestand of the season and make your plans for some safer family fun.

Thank you to the Swamp Rabbits for sponsoring Kidding Around Greenville.

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City of Greenville’s Emergency Mask Ordinance Extention

Monday, October 12th Greenville’s city council voted unanimously to extend the temporary mask ordinance that was put in place back in June. This is the second time it has been extended by the City of Greenville. The new mask ordinance extension will remain in place for 60 days.

In addition to the original directives (included below), the city included mention of the State’s mandates regarding restaurants. That mandate requires that all restaurant workers wear a mask at all times and that customers need to wear one unless they are eating or drinking.

South Carolina DHEC recently released data indicating that places with mask mandates saw a 46% decline in new covid-19 cases within 4 weeks of the requirement. The City of Greenville was one of the first in South Carolina to implement social distancing guidelines, with a large percentage of municipalities following their lead.

Here’s what the ordinance means for residents and businesses in the city of Greenville.

Disclaimer: Kidding Around does not provide legal advice. Please always consult the most current ordinances in their entirety.

What Does the Mask Ordinance Do?

The City of Greenville requires customers to wear face coverings inside all retail establishments within the city limits. This includes all retailers, including service-based businesses such as hair salons, barbershops, spas, and nail salons, as well as restaurants.
The Greenville ordinance requires these businesses to enforce social distancing recommendations for employees and customers, including maintaining 6 ft of the distance between people, hand washing and sanitizing, allowing employees to wear masks and gloves, and cleaning high touch surfaces.
The ordinance encourages citizens to follow social distancing recommendations, including maintaining social distancing when out, washing or sanitizing hands, covering a cough, and cleaning high touch surfaces.
Those in violation can be fined up to $100, and businesses with repeated violations can have their occupancy permit or business license suspended or revoked.

You can read the full Greenville Social Distancing Ordinance available online.

Not Trick-or-Treating this year? Here’s a list of Halloween Alternatives. You can still celebrate even if you’re social distancing.

Did You Know that the YMCA Offers A Free Swim Week During Spring Break?

The lazy days of summer are right around the corner. That means lots of time at the neighborhood pool, heading to the beach, or checking out local swimming holes. But as a parent, the fun times around water are a little more stressful because accidents in the water are more common than need to be.

This post is sponsored by YMCA of Greenville.

Every year during warmer months, we hear tragic stories about accidental drownings involving children. Drowning is the second leading cause of death for children 1-14, but formal swimming lessons can reduce that risk by 88%. The YMCA of Greenville is committed to reducing the rates of drowning by providing water safety and swimming lessons to as many members of our community as possible.

With that commitment in mind, the YMCA of Greenville has partnered with Upstate Pool Management and Clarity Pool Management to offer a week of free water safety classes over spring break to help kids learn to swim and be more comfortable in the water. Water Safety Week, which runs April 13-17, 2020, also teaches parents what to do to prevent drowning accidents and how to keep a careful eye on the little ones around water.

Trained and certified instructors teach participants basic comfort and survival swimming skills while working toward building confidence around water. While lessons focus on safety, they are also a great time for children to have fun and be active.

Classes will be held at:

Caine Halter Family YMCA in downtown Greenville
Eastside Family YMCA in Taylors
YPC Program Center in Simpsonville

Morning and afternoon sessions are available, but spaces are limited for the free classes so be sure to register online. You don’t even have to be a member of the YMCA.

Go Fly a Kite at Spartanburg Soaring!

Do you love free fun outdoor festivals? Spartanburg Soaring is the perfect event for the whole family. You’ll find kites of all shapes and sizes, live music, free activities, vendors, food and so much more! We can’t wait to see all the kites at Spartanburg Soaring this year!

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POSTPONED:The Enchanted Chalice Renaissance Faire

Do you have a rambunctious bunch you need to keep entertained? Are you looking for a place to take your Lil’ fairy? Then we have the event for you! Read on to learn the Enchanted Chalice Renaissance Faire details so you’re family can get in on the fun!

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10 Things to Do on Presidents’ Day

How did Presidents’ Day sneak up on us parents? Seems like the kids just had a Monday off of school! To help you out on things to do, camps, or other entertainment, we’ve compiled this list.

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Whatever Floats Your Boat: As Long As It’s Cardboard

Looking for something unique to do this month? We have just the thing. Collect some cardboard and build yourself a boat. That’s right, a boat. Take it to the Westside Aquatic Center on February 29, 2020 and prepare to race that cardboard boat in Greenville’s Cardboard Regatta!

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Read Up Greenville

Are you looking for a fun and FREE way to spend the weekend with your tween to teen age child? Check out Read Up Greenvile happening October 19, 2019. This annual book festival is a great way to introduce your child to a love of reading, or foster their growing love of reading. Kidding Around’s Melanie has all the info parents will need to make the most of this unique festival.

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Archive for the ‘Events’ Category

Get Out! Greenville Will Inspire All Your Outdoorsy Dreams

What you’ll find at Get Out! Greenville

Details For 2021 Get Out! Greenville Event

100+ Things to Do Over Spring Break in Spartanburg, SC

Family Fun With Swamp Rabbits Hockey This Weekend!

City of Greenville’s Emergency Mask Ordinance Extention

What Does the Mask Ordinance Do?

Did You Know that the YMCA Offers A Free Swim Week During Spring Break?

Go Fly a Kite at Spartanburg Soaring!

POSTPONED:The Enchanted Chalice Renaissance Faire

10 Things to Do on Presidents’ Day

Whatever Floats Your Boat: As Long As It’s Cardboard

Read Up Greenville

Greenville Guides

Family Fun in Greenville, SC