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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.
If you’ve ever been out walking in Greenville, SC, on a Friday night and stumbled into a lively gathering with live music, then you have most likely experienced a Greenville Heritage Main Street Friday. Every Friday from March to September, live music is hosted from 5:30pm to 9:30pm at NOMA square. There are always two band sets, which play at 5:50 pm. and 7:40pm. Join on Friday May 29th to bop along to Tuxedo Junction, a band which features a lovely blend of pop, rock, beach, and disco. Additionally, the food trucks lined up for this weekend will be G-Rod's Latin Fusion and We Got The Beets. Whether you’re relaxing, people watching, or strutting your stuff, you’re sure to feel alive at a Main Street Friday.
Do you enjoy Greenville Heritage Main Street Fridays, but are looking to spice things up a bit? Check out Mauldin’s Amp’d Up Fridays for a fun, music filled evening, offered from the end of May to the end of July. The music lineup changes every week; this week it will be Mac Arnold & Plate Full O' Blues. Participants are encouraged to bring lawn chairs/blankets for comfortable seating. Additionally, Mauldin will host 6-8 food trucks every week, which will be posted to social media weekly, so be sure to come hungry!
The Turkish Food Festival Spring 2026 is a foodie paradise. If you’re a fan of Mediterranean food like kebabs, pastries, vegetables, cookies, and desserts (like Baklava), then you will love this annual event held at the Peace Center. This year's event will be held on Saturday, May 30th, from 11pm-5pm. There’s no need to travel to Turkey to experience the sweet and savory flavors of this beloved country; sample unique flavors right here in Greenville, SC.
Through unconventional means, “Weird Al” Yankovic has influenced a generation. If you know, you know. This weekend, Weird Al will be making a stop at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, SC, during his Bigger and Weirder 2026 tour. This 5 time Grammy Award winner has produced countless parodies like “Amish Paradise” and “White and Nerdy.” This show will include special guest Puddles Pity Party, a 7 ft. sad clown with an incredible singing voice. Tickets start at $49.60. You can’t miss it!
"The creeks are an active mystery, fresh every minute. ... The creeks are the world with all its stimulus and beauty; I live there." — Annie Dillard. Those wishing to learn more about the mysterious world of creeks should check out Creek Adventure at Paris Mountain. Join Fridays from 9:30am-11:30am for a one mile hike and water wading experience. Ranger Madison will help individuals to look for frogs, fish, insects, and critters, and he will discuss how these animals adapt for their environments. Be sure to bring water shoes and drinking water. Admission is $5 plus park admission.
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