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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.
Is there a more beloved fictional detective than Hercule Poirot? This neat, Belgian man and his “little grey cells” have long captured the admiration of readers and viewers. See Poirot in action this weekend during a live show of Murder of the Orient Express at the Greenville Theatre. In it, Hercule must solve an impossible murder, one in which the doors were locked from the inside at the time. Tickets start at $40. Based on the best seller by Agatha Christie and adaptation by Ken Ludwig, audiences will be spellbound, just in time for Halloween.
Save the date! Simpsonville’s Oktoberfest is happening this Friday from 5pm-9pm. Dance along to live music from the Foothills Oompah band, and wander the many arts & crafts vendors. There’s no need to worry about dinner; there will be plenty of food and beverage trucks on site. Entry is free, and of course, there will be kids’ activities, too, so there’s plenty to do for the whole family.
Not many people know about Lake Robinson, an 800-acre lake located outside of Greer, SC. But that’s all about to change, thanks to Lake Robinson Day. All are invited to a lake day with free giveaways, educational exhibits, kayaking, and outdoor yoga. For children, there will also be bounce houses, obstacle courses, and sports games. (A free lunch is also being offered, but all tickets have been reserved already online). It’s a great place for water education. Additionally, participants are encouraged to bring groceries/household items for Greer Relief, if they can, in order to help out our community. It’s a win-win-win.
Not sure where to go for a Fall Festival this year? Head to Bridgeway Station! Entry is $20 per person, and that will include all games, crafts, balloon art, bounce houses, scarecrow decorating, and face painting. There will also be a hay maze and petting zoo! As always, parking is free, as is the fun fall vibes. Enjoy live music and swing by Jeremiah’s Italian Ice after for a sweet evening.
With the spooky season officially upon us, there’s no better time for a creepy Greer Ghost tour, presented by the City Heritage Museum. Choose from two paths: the Trade Street Tour “Ruffians and Scoundrels” and the Graveyard Tour “Murder and Mayhem.” Discover hidden stories and secrets behind this seemingly simple city. Individuals have the choice between 3 guides: The Ghost Whisperer, The Ghostmaster, and the Eerie Empress. Choose wisely. Tickets start at $7 for children and $13 for adults, and advanced booking is required.
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