Spartanburg Gives

19th Annual Laugh for a Child
2025-01-31 18:00 (America/New_York) | Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium, 385 N Church Street, Spartanburg, SC
The 19th Annual Laugh for a Child is back; Healthy Smiles of Spartanburg can’t wait to share a night of laughter with you! Join them on January 31, 2025, at the Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium “The Hall” for a night of comedy with Headliner, Karen Morgan and the wildly funny Cliff Cash. All sponsors will enjoy exclusive access to a VIP party featuring Uptown Dueling Pianos, delicious food, & cocktails

Tangos & Tapas
2025-01-23 18:00 - 2025-01-25 18:00 | Chapman Cultural Center, 200 East Saint John street, Spartanburg, SC, 29306, United States
The Studio One Series offers an evening of Latin flair with a well-known dance of love-the tango. Tangos from well-known ballets and original choreographed pieces will be part of the evening enhanced by tapas and vino before the performance. Performances will take place in our beautiful Ballet Spartanburg studios.

MLK Day of Service
2025-01-20 | SC
United Way of Piedmont is excited to Celebrate 2025 MLK National Day of Service on Monday, January 20! In honor of Dr. King’s legacy, they’ll mobilize hundreds of volunteers throughout the community to make MLK Day a day ON, not a day off.

15th Annual So You Think You Can Cook Chilli Cook Off
2025-01-18 19:00 - 22:00 | The Country Club of Spartanburg, 2500 Country Club Rd, Spartanburg, SC, 29302, United States
Join the 15th Annual So You Think You Can Cook Chili Cook-Off, January 18th, 2025 at the Country Club of Spartanburg. Proceeds will benefit the students at the South Carolina School for the Deaf and the Blind. In 2024, the South Carolina School for the Deaf and the Blind has been celebrating its 175th Anniversary. Teams of Community Leaders will showcase their favorite chili recipe and their team at our Birthday Party.

Little Shop of Horrors
2025-01-17 - 2025-01-26 | Spartanburg Little Theatre, 200 E. St. John Street, Spartanburg, SC, 29306
One of Off-Broadway’s biggest hits, this deviously delicious man-eating sci-fi smash musical has devoured the hearts of theatre goers for over 30 years. The meek floral assistant Seymour Krelborn stumbles across a new breed of plant he names “Audrey II” – after his coworker crush. This foul-mouthed, R&B-singing carnivore promises unending fame and fortune to the down and out Krelborn as long as he keeps feeding it, BLOOD. Over time, though, Seymour discovers Audrey II’s out of this world origins and intent towards global domination!

Nominate a Music Educator of the Year!
2025-01-15 | SC
Spartanburg Philharmonic is celebrating the incredible music teachers who inspire, create, and ignite a love of music in Spartanburg County. 🎶 Nominate an outstanding educator today and help us honor their dedication and passion!

MLK Unity Week Celebration
2025-01-14 - 2025-01-20 | SC
Going back to the first gathering around the flagpole at City Hall over three decades ago, Spartanburg’s people have long recognized that Dr. King’s mission lives on in the people of our community and their commitment to a more just and equitable world. Today, the importance of that mission is as evident as it has ever been. Our collective work fostering, promoting, and sustaining equity in Spartanburg is ongoing, drawing inspiration from our forebearers and pushing toward the future they envisioned.

Faith Initiative Quarterly Meeting
Tuesday, January 14, 2025 | 12 PM – 3 PM

This gathering will be part of the City of Spartanburg’s annual MLK Unity Week Celebration. We will review all that our congregations are doing together and deliberate on what is asked of us in the New Year. Come for fellowship, dialogue, and discernment to propel us forward together. All are welcome! Please RSVP to Scott Neely (scott@faithinitiativespartanburg.org) so we can plan food and space for all.

Walk As One
Saturday, January 18, 2025 | 9 AM | Cleveland Park Event Center

Walk together, as those who marched together led us into the future.

Community Celebration
Sunday, January 19, 2025 | 3 PM | Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium

Hear Civil Rights Icon, Ruby Bridges, address our community on the future we can create together. Sponsored by the Spartanburg County Baptist Association.

Free Family Day with Spartanburg Science Center
2024-12-21 11:00 - 15:00 | Spartanburg Science Center, 200 E. Saint John St., Spartanburg, SC, 29306, United States
Join Spartanburg Science Center for Free Family Day! Bring your family and enjoy FREE admission to the Science Center for the day!

Polar Express Pajama Party at the Library
2024-12-20 10:30 - 12:00 | Chesnee Library, 100 State Rd S-42-1337, Chesnee, SC, 29323
A family movie event, to ring in the Holiday with comfort, snacks, laughter and quality time with our community families.

Christmas Art Market
2024-12-19 17:00 - 20:00 | Spartanburg Art Museum, 220 E. St. John St, Spartanburg, SC, 29302
Come and join the SAM family and the Artists’ Guild of Spartanburg as part of the Christmas Market on December 19th, 2024 from 5-8pm during Art Walk! SAM is seeking vendors that will be spaced throughout the interior of the museum. Please contact them if you are interested in participating! Spots are extremely limited.

Winter Wonderland
2024-12-14 09:00 - 16:30 | TCMU-SPG, 130 Magnolia St., Spartanburg, South Carolina, 29306
TCMU’s Winter Fundraising Event! Below is what is posted on our website:
The North Pole is coming to Greenville and Spartanburg on Saturday, December 14th! Step into Winter Wonderland to experience festive fun, holiday cheer, and magical surprises for the whole family. Snap a photo with Santa, make reindeer food, explore a gingerbread village* and more!
*Activities vary by location

The Nutcracker
2024-12-13 19:00 - 2024-12-15 15:00 | Twichell Auditorium
Celebrate the joy and excitement of Clara’s adventures with her Nutcracker Prince. For 34 years, Christmas begins with the tradition of Ballet Spartanburg’s The Nutcracker. New costumes, our expanded Nutcracker Market, and Tchaikovsky’s iconic score played by the Spartanburg Philharmonic will fill you with holiday cheer!

THE WIZARD OF OZ: YOUTH EDITION | Spartanburg Youth Theatre
2024-12-13 16:30 - 18:00 | Chapman Cultural Center, 200 East Saint John street, Spartanburg, SC, 29306, United States
Adults: $20
Youth (18 & younger): $15
*Patrons of all ages, including newborns, are required to purchase a ticket
Join Dorothy and her loyal companion Toto as they “follow the Yellow Brick Road” through the Land of Oz, determined to reach the Emerald City, where the great and powerful Wizard of Oz will help them get home. Along the way, Dorothy encounters witches (both good and bad), Munchkins, talking trees and winged monkeys. But most importantly, she befriends a Scarecrow with no brain, a Tin Man with no heart, and a Lion with no “nerve.” Their journey to happiness is a glowing testament to friendship, understanding and hope.

African American Leadership Society In the Mix Social
2024-12-12 17:30 - 19:30 | Denny’s Tower (top floor/atrium), 203 E Main St, Spartanburg, SC, 29319, United States
Do you want to learn more about the United Way of the Piedmonts African American Leadership Society? Are you a current member wanting to engage more with the group? If you answered yes to either of these questions, then we have the event for you! The event will include food, beverages, a special message from the Chair of AALS, Marchele Garrett.
Attendees must register by December 9th.

2024 Spartanburg Christmas Parade
2024-12-10 18:30 - 20:30 | Downtown Spartanburg, Spartanburg
Come enjoy the magic of Christmas with your Spartanburg community! The streets will be filled with twinkling lights & cheerful floats bringing you and your family some Christmas joy!!
This event is a time honored tradition for Spartanburg residents to enjoy while the Spartanburg Jaycees work in partnership behind the scenes with sponsors & participants to give back to the community. This parade allows for some local kids to take part in a Christmas shopping spree, a community Christmas Luncheon, and more. Reach out to the Spartanburg Jaycees for more details or how to volunteer!! (email sc_spartanburg@jciusa.org

Summer Camp Sessions Released
2024-12-09 14:00 | SC
Summer Camp for ALL girls K-12

The Shop 40th Annual Toy Run
2024-12-07 07:00 - 15:00 | The Shop Clubhouse, 521 New Cut Rd., Una, SC
With the rumble of 100–300 motorcycles, The Toy Run is one of South Carolina’s largest motorcycle rides, raising money and toys for children affected by domestic violence. Established in 1974, The Shop is a social club passionate about Harley-Davidsons and supporting the local community.
The club’s 40th Annual Toy Run Event is set for December 7, 2024. Last year, the group raised an impressive $10,000 and filled a box truck with toys and bikes. All proceeds and toy donations benefit the local Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Agency, Project R.E.S.T.
The holiday season can be especially challenging for families affected by domestic violence. Financial struggles and heightened stress during this time can worsen tensions, leading to increased violence. Many families escaping abuse may not have the means to provide their children with a joyful holiday. The Shop works tirelessly to ease this burden, allowing survivors to focus on creating wonderful holiday memories with their children.

Brew Good with Spartanburg Gives for Giving Tuesday
2024-12-03 17:30 - 20:00 | Fr8yard, 125 E Main St, Spartanburg, 29306, United States
Join Spartanburg Gives on December 3 as we Brew Good for Giving Tuesday during Dickens of a Christmas! Support local nonprofits at FR8Yard with free brews and live tunes from Columbia-based Funk Band, MMS Trio.
This event is FREE to the community and family friendly. Participants will be given a free drink ticket for visiting 5 booths and taking action to support our wonderful nonprofit community and their Giving Tuesday goals.
Learn more about these organizations at spartanburggives.org.

A Light Unto My Path
Help for Our Elderly
Hope Center for Children
Hub City Animal Project
NAMI
Northside Development Group
Project R.E.S.T.
South Carolina School for the Deaf & Blind
Spartanburg Science Center
Speaking Down Barriers
St. Luke’s Free Medical Clinic
United Way of the Piedmont

Brew Good - Giving Tuesday
2024-12-03 17:30 | Fr8yard, 125 E Main St, Spartanburg, 29306, United States
Join Spartanburg Gives on December 3 as we Brew Good for Giving Tuesday and support local nonprofits at FR8Yard with free brews and live tunes.
This event is FREE to the community and family friendly. Participants will be given a free drink ticket for visiting 5 booths and taking action to support our wonderful nonprofit community and their Giving Tuesday goals.

20th Annual United Community Bank Turkey Day 8K
2024-11-28 07:30 - 10:00 | Love Where You Live Mural Broad Street Spartanburg, Spartanburg, SC, 29306, United States
Join PAL at this community run/walk starts downtown at the Love Where You Live Mural, crosses into Duncan Park and enters historic Hampton Heights before finishing back at the downtown mural.

A Light Unto My Path Homes
2024-11-17 18:00 - 21:00 | SC
Save the date for A Light Unto My Path Homes’ annual fundraiser! Help provide a safe haven where women can focus on their recovery from alcoholism, drug addiction and abusive lifestyles. Learn more about A Light Unto My Path Homes at their website.

Land of Sweets, A Nutcracker Party
2024-11-17 15:00 | Chapman Cultural Center, 200 East Saint John street, Spartanburg, SC, 29306, United States
It is time for Ballet Spartanburg’s kickoff to The Nutcracker! The Land of Sweets, A Nutcracker Party. Join them for their annual Land of Sweets party! They try to “Sprinkle Just a Little MORE Magic” to the event each year! Attendees will enjoy dancing, face painting, pictures with their favorite Nutcracker characters, goodies, and more! A few changes this year so please note. Due to limited space and the ability to moves. A $50 ticket includes one parent. Please note that an additional ticket at the $40 for a child is for a child only. No additional parents. Purchasing a table allows 5 adults to attend PLUS 10 children to attend. Children are seated and parents stand and help navigate to the activities.

16th Annual Carolina-Clemson Pep Rally
2024-11-15 18:30 - 21:00 | Embassy Suites by Hilton Greenville Golf Resort and Conference Center, 670 Verdae Blvd, Greenville, SC, 29607
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Upstate will host the 16th Annual Carolina-Clemson Pep Rally, a tailgating-themed event centered on the state rivalry between the University of South Carolina Gamecocks and the Clemson University Tigers. BBBS Upstate will use all funds raised to create and support meaningful one-to-one mentoring relationships that defend and ignite the promise, power, and potential of underserved children and youth in Upstate South Carolina.

Jazz Night: Jonathan Scales Fourchestra
2024-11-15 17:30 - 19:30 | Chapman Cultural Center, 200 East Saint John street, Spartanburg, SC, 29306, United States
Jonathan Scales Fourchestra defies description, blending jazz, classical, and progressive rock with Latin rhythms and funk. With electric bass, drums, and steel pans, they create captivating soundscapes, mesmerizing audiences worldwide. Evolving from a fluid lineup to a tight-knit trio, they’re now fully embracing their identity as a band, with Jonathan composing specifically for the group.

Arts & Blues
2024-11-14 18:00 - 21:00 | SC
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED DUE TO HURRICANE HELENE. NEW DATES TO BE ANNOUNCED.
An evening of great food, music and silent auction to benefit NAMI Spartanburg.

SC School for the Deaf and Blind’s Art Show November 14th
2024-11-14 17:30 - 20:00 | South Carolina School for the Deaf and the Blind, 355 Cedar Springs Rd, Spartanburg, SC, 29302
From time to time, the SC School for the Deaf and the Blind (SCSDB) Foundation hosts a student art show & auction for their friends and donors. This year, the Art Show & Auction will be on November 14, 2024 from 5:30-8:00 PM in Walker Hall on the SCSDB campus. You will not only see beautiful student art, ceramics, note cards, candles, pottery and jewelry but you can also purchase these items. A portion of the proceeds will go back to the artists, a portion into the Fine Arts Program at SCSDB to purchase supplies for more art work, and a portion to the Foundation to continue our support of SCSDB.

Bacon and Barrel
2024-11-04 08:00 - 17:00 | Drayton Mills, 1800 Drayton Road, Spartanburg, SC, 29307, United States
Buy your Bacon & Barrel tickets now and join a night benefiting St. Luke’s Free Medical Clinic! 🥓🥃 Enjoy great food, drinks, and a great cause. Don’t miss out—secure your spot today!

Learn to Home Brew day with Spartanburg Science Center
2024-11-02 08:30 - 11:30 | Rockers Brewing Co, 226-A W Main St, Spartanburg, SC, 29306, United States
Spartanburg Science Center has been brewing up something special! They have partnered with Rockers Brewing Co. and the Spartanburg Brew Club to bring the community this event!

Learn to Home Brew day is supported by the American Homebrewers Association. Thanks to their generous contributions, there is no cost to participants. However, as space is limited to twenty participants, the center respectfully asks that registrants make every effort to honor their commitment and plan to stay for the entire 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM session.

Registration is required, and only registered participants will be allowed to take part. All participants must be 21 years of age or older and will be asked to present verification of age upon entering the event.

In addition to learning the basics of homebrewing beer, participants will have the opportunity to actively engage in the brewing process and will walk away with all the knowledge they need to brew their own beer at home!

REGISTER FOR FREE: https://www.spartanburgsciencecenter.org/events/

Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express
2024-11-01 20:00 - 2024-11-10 22:30 | Spartanburg Little Theatre, 200 E. St. John Street, Spartanburg, SC, 29306
Just after midnight, a snowdrift stops the Orient Express in its tracks. The luxurious train is surprisingly full for the time of the year, but by morning it is one passenger fewer. An American tycoon lies dead in his compartment, stabbed eight times, his door locked from the inside. Isolated and with a killer in their midst, the passengers rely on detective Hercule Poirot to identify the murderer – in case he or she decides to strike again.

Sensory-friendly BOO!seum: Trick-or-Treat
2024-10-27 | The Children’s Museum of the Upstate- Spartanburg, 130 Magnolia St, Spartanbrg, SC, 29306, United States
Back by popular demand, and now at BOTH TCMU locations, a Trick-or-Treat event designed especially for our friends with sensory needs! On Sunday, October 27th, you can expect: Reduced Halloween decor, exhibits modified to provide a sensory-friendly experience where possible, smaller crowds, with tickets capped significantly at both locations.
