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Learning Opportunities for Teens in the Upstate

Is your teen is interested in a career in science, government, or the arts? Here are several local options for them to gain experience.

The Most Romantic Dates in Spartanburg, SC

Are you looking for date ideas in or around Spartanburg? We’ve identified some of the most romantic dates in town. Enjoy a variety of dates year-round in Spartanburg, SC.

Parenting on a budget, save money & have fun

Parenting on a Budget: 15+ Ways to Save Money and Still Have Fun in Greenville, SC

Most families have to be on some kind of budget but that definitely doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy all that the Upstate, SC has to offer. We have lots of ideas on how to save money and enjoy time together.

animal care and animal shelters greenville, sc

Find an Animal Shelter or Animal Rescue Center Near Greenville, SC

A comprehensive list of Greenville animal care, animal shelters, and animal rescue centers in Greenville, SC and Spartanburg, SC

Spartanburg Restaurants Your Family Will Love

Hunting for a great local restaurant that your family will love? Local mom Jennifer put together this list of awesome restaurants in Spartanburg to check out. This list includes hot spots downtown, family-friendly dining in Boiling Springs, and more.

More Than a Choir – A Place Where Young Voices Grow

If you’re looking for an activity that builds confidence, creativity, and community, not just another item on your family calendar, the Greenville Youth Chorale may be just the right fit for your child.

Serving students in grades K5–12, Greenville Youth Chorale (GYC) offers children and teens a welcoming place to grow through music while forming meaningful friendships and lifelong skills.

22 Things Your Child Must Do in Spartanburg Before They Grow Up

Childhood goes by quickly, and there’s no better way to make the most of it than by checking off a Spartanburg bucket list! As moms, we know how fast time flies—from holding your baby in your arms to watching them head off to third grade. Make these years memorable by enjoying some fun, unique experiences […]

Kids Can Burn off Energy Indoors at Acrosmith Gymnastics Family Fun Gym Time

A great activity for little kids any time of year, but especially when it’s brutally hot, unbearably cold, or rainy, is Family Fun Gym Time at Acrosmith Gymnastics (formerly Tot Time) located off Woodruff Road near Five Forks. It’s just $6 for one full hour’s worth of kid-friendly free time at the gym.

Winterfest Wonders of Light Walking Trail in Pigeon Forge, TN Lights Up Winterfest

The new Winterfest Wonders of Light Walking Trail in Pigeon Forge, TN, less than three hours from Greenville, SC, is part of the three-month-long Winterfest that happens every year in East Tennessee. The Riverwalk debuted in the 2022-23 season and is set to be installed every year!

French Broad Chocolate Factory Tour: Bean to Bar in Asheville, NC

Have you heard of French Broad Chocolate? The Asheville, NC-based chocolate company gives tours of their factory complete with a chocolate tasting. And while you won’t see any Oompa Loompa’s on this tour, or float down a river of chocolate on your way to rooms in the factory, you will learn where cacao beans come from and see how French Broad Chocolate turns the beans into their delicious bars, bonbons, and sipping chocolate. We attended the Bean-to-Bar tour and we have everything you’ll want to know about this educational and delicious family activity.