If you’ve ever seen rows of bright orange marigolds, intricate paper banners fluttering overhead, and beautifully painted sugar skulls, you’ve gotten a glimpse of Día de los Muertos, one of the most colorful and meaningful celebrations of the year. Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a centuries-old tradition rooted in Mexico […]
The new Cleveland Park playground in Greenville, SC reopened October 22 with a 27-foot tower, ninja course, baby swings, and shady play spots for every age.
It’s the time of year again to enjoy the spectacular display of holiday lights at Village Park in Kannapolis at the annual Celebration of Lights. We visited the event on opening night and were thrilled to watch the annual Christmas tree-lighting celebration. Along with the FREE light display of over 250,000 lights adorning the trees and buildings, there are also some pretty unique things to do throughout the month-long celebration in this beautiful park.
Are you looking for restaurants in Travelers Rest? You’ll find everything from a super kid-friendly coffee shop to diners, pizza joints, and fine dining.
If you are thinking about bringing your kids to Bass Pro Shops & Cabela’s, Santa will be there too! Kick off the holiday season with Santa’s Wonderland and the magic of Christmas at Cabela’s Stores and Bass Pro Shops. Truly FREE, a visit to Santa’s Wonderland includes not only a chance to talk to Santa, but also a free studio-quality printed 4×6 photo. You’ll enjoy free activities, candy cane, games, and more. This is one place where holiday magic is really, actually free, and we love it.
Got a kid who loves cars and looking for activities to do around North and South Carolina? Because we’re located in an area where there are many car lovers, there are plenty of things to do and see. From museums to events to drag ways and speedways, your little car enthusiast will have so much oohing and aahing over classic cars, concept cars, race cars, and so much more. We’ve rounded up a list of some of the best things to do across the Carolinas for the kid who loves cars.
Did you know that Spartanburg County Public Libraries offers special storytimes for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers several days of the week? Local mom Sarah Burnett has visited these sessions with her kids at different branch locations and has the inside scoop on what to expect!
Taking a private tour of an amazing place is on many people’s to-do list when they travel. Pink Adventure Tours, known for its iconic pink Jeeps, has arrived in Georgia at one of the best places the company could have chosen: Callaway Resort & Gardens. With hundreds of acres to explore, the Jeep makes it […]
When going door to door asking for sweets in your own neighborhood isn’t the right choice, where do Upstate families go? Safety concerns, a lack of other children in the neighborhood, or just a lack of anyone at all could cause a family to look to other neighborhoods for their trick or treating needs. If you want the door to door trick-or-treating experience this year but aren’t sure what neighborhood to visit, this is the list for you. We asked our readers where the most “Halloween visitor friendly” spots in the Upstate were, and this is what they told us.
Looking for a safe place for your kids to trick or treat in Spartanburg? Local mom, Jennifer, tells us about the right way to trick or treat in a neighborhood that is not your own. Read on to find suggested Spartanburg neighborhoods for trick-or-treating and guidelines.
