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Halloween events at Greenville County Libraries

FREE Halloween Fun at Greenville County Libraries This October: Spooky Stories, Boo Bash, and More!

Looking for safe, festive, and family-friendly ways to celebrate Halloween? Greenville County Library System has a packed lineup of Halloween-themed events all October long, from spooky storytimes to costume parties and pumpkin painting. With activities for babies through school-age kids, there’s something for every little ghost and goblin. The events below are kid-friendly, but there are a lot of fun adult Halloween events at your local library too!

Pregnancy and Infant Loss: You Have Permission to Break the Silence

Did you know October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month? This loss is more common than most people realize. Local mom and KAG Guest Contributor, Tanika Dillard, is sharing her story of infant and pregnancy loss with us today in order to raise awareness and let others know they are not alone.

Walhalla State Fish Hatchery Is Fishy Fun Your Kids Will Love

Did you know you can bring the kids and visit the Walhalla State Fish Hatchery for free? The hatchery, located in Mountain Rest, SC, is responsible for stocking trout in a number of waterways and lakes in the Upstate. You’ll get a chance to see trout in various stages of their life cycle, enjoy the grounds, picnic, hike and even fish in the East Fork Chattooga River. Here’s everything you need to know about visiting the Walhalla State Fish Hatchery.

Hearts of Clay Studio in Spartanburg, SC

Express Your Inner Artist at Hearts of Clay

Are you looking for a place to take your family for some creative fun? Hearts of Clay, right here in Spartanburg, is the perfect place for almost any occasion. It’s more than just a pottery studio, and we’re going to tell you why our family loves spending time there! About Hearts of Clay For over twenty […]

Thornwell Celebrates 150 Years of Serving Children and Families & Invites The Community To Join

Have you heard about the family program offered by Thornwell? Maybe you’re not even sure what Thornwell is? Fear not, we have all the details. In short, Thornwell offers a variety of support for families in Greenville, SC, through academic programs, therapy services, and foster care programs. Read on. We’ll tell you all about what they offer families, plus how you can get involved and help them with their mission.

Places where you kids can play while you eat near Greenville, South Carolina

Eat and Play at These Kid Friendly Restaurants: Greenville, SC

So you want something more than fast food but really need a place for the kids to run around? The Upstate is full of restaurants where families can eat and play! Eating out with kids can be fun, and mom and dad might even be able to enjoy the food on their plates! Contributors Lindy Wilson and Kristina Hernandez are sharing a list of restaurants in the Upstate where you can get a great meal while your kids enjoy some play time. Sound like a deal?

Foothills Equestrian Nature Center in North Carolina

Foothills Equestrian Nature Center Provides the Love of Horses Through Equine Therapy

Do you know a special needs child or adult who could benefit from a unique friendship? Did you know that the Foothills Equestrian Nature Center offers an Equine Therapy program only 40 minutes from the Upstate? The program works with children and adults who have autism and other physical, cognitive, and emotional disorders, giving them a beneficial activity to engage in. We have information about their therapeutic riding program and the cost of lessons, so you can get your little one into their program as quickly as possible.

7 Weeknight Outings for Teens to Try This School Year

Have a few hours after school but unsure how to spend them? Local teen Brylan put together this list of school night outings that are perfect for teens. Whether you have one night without homework or many free evenings, you’ll find an idea or two that just might be exactly what you need this school year!

Visit Farms and Win Prizes with the SC Agritourism Passport Program

Looking for a fun way to explore our state’s different sources of plant and animal-based products? The South Carolina Agritourism Passport Program is an incentive program where people can earn free goodies for visiting places that are probably already on your to-do list! The good news is there are nearly two dozen farms not far from Greenville and Spartanburg. Visiting farms is more than a fun, family activity, it’s also a field trip worthy educational opportunity.

Move Over, Apple Cider Donuts, New Treats From NC Orchards Are In Town

Apple orchards are stepping up their game when it comes to attracting guests with delicious baked goods – it’s not all about apple cider donuts anymore! Here are some of the very best treats we’ve found at apple orchards that are totally worth the short day trip.