Summer's here and Greenville is so ready. From live music to hiking and festivals, summer is when the 864 comes alive.

Get ready to get outside with this guide featuring 18 summer events happening between May and August.

Live music

Piedmont Natural Gas Downtown Alive benefitting Metropolitan Arts Council | Thursdays through Aug. 29 | 5:30 p.m. | NOMA Square, 220 N. Main St., Greenville | Free entry | Celebrate Friday Jr. each week with live music, food from a local vendor, and drinks.

Seasonal

TD Saturday Market | Saturdays in May through Oct. | 8 a.m.-12 p.m. | Main Street, Greenville | Take a walk downtown and shop 75+ local vendors.

Cinco de Mayo Fiesta by the Lake | Saturday, May 4-Sunday, May 5 | Saluda Lake Landing, 605 Motor Boat Club Rd., Greenville | Free entry | Get ready to celebrate Cinco de Mayo with a lively fiesta by Saluda Lake Landing + enjoy a fun-filled day of music and food.

SC Sunflower Fest | Weekends Friday, June 21-Sunday, June 30 | Times vary | Denver Downs, 1515 Denver Rd., Anderson | Pick your own sunflowers, pet some friendly farm animals, and enjoy live music at this annual festival.

Family friendly

21+