Friday

MustDo: Future Scholar Boo in the Zoo | October 20 – 22 & 27 – 29 | 5:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. on Friday and 4 – 8 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. | Free for member adults, $7 for member trick-or-treaters, $6 for non-member adults and $8 for non-member trick-or-treaters. Admission for Boo Babies (age 0-2) is free. | New this year: Dragon Alley. The zoo will also provide special commemorative trick-or-treat bags made out of recyclable material.

Arts: Contemporary Print Collective Print Fair | Greenville Center for Creative Arts | 25 Draper St. | October 20 from 5 – 9 p.m.; Saturday, October 21 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Sunday, October 22 from 12 – 4 p.m. | See + purchase original etchings, woodcuts, lithographs, monotypes and monoprints.

Various Selves: Identity and Identities Opening Reception | Furman University Baiden Gallery | 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. | The exhibit displays art from Furman’s Undergraduate Evening Studies program.

PlanAhead:

15th Annual American Cancer Society Gala presented by Greenville Health System | November 3 | Revel | Tickets range from $100 – $275

Listen: Furman Jazz Ensemble and Combos | 8 p.m. | Daniel Recital Hall | $5 at the door

Violinist David Kim: Reformation Concert | War Memorial Chapel on the BJU campus | 7 p.m. | free

Drink: Night at the Brewseum | The Children’s Museum of the Upstate | Explore the Science of Brewing with Brew Stooges Home Brewing Club, Brewery 85, Carolina Bauernhaus, Greenville Beer Exchange, Quest, + Thomas Creek | $15

Community: Cancer Survivors Park Alliance: Survivor Series | October 20 - November 26

Presented by Metropolitan Arts Council | Centre Stage: 501 River Street | The Survivor Series was created to, every Sunday, share with you the timeless images and stories of those who have dug deep in the wild unknown — far beneath the world’s superficial clamor — to face the mysteries of cancer and mortality with the full realness of being, and of being small.

Watch: The Greenville Games | CrossFit Reaction | 11 a.m. | Come out to see crossfit teams in beast mode as 125+ people complete workout challenges (including 150 wall balls in 8 minutes).

Saturday:

MustDo: Read Up, Greenville | Peace Center | 9 a.m. – 6:15 p.m. | Read Up, Greenville is an annual celebration of Young Adult and Middle Grades books and authors. Listen to guest authors, book signings, and help encourage youth to continue reading | The event is free, but entry to hear each keynote speaker costs $7
Ticket: Jason Aldean - They Don't Know Tour | Bon Secours Wellness Arena | 7:30 p.m. | Tickets start at $70

Community: Noche de Gala - Mil Colores | Madren Center at Clemson University | 7 - 10 p.m. | This culminating event will feature Hispanic/Latino culture through food and entertainment as well as a serve as a fundraiser for youth to obtain to higher education. | Tickets $5 kids/$10 Clemson Student/ $15 General.

ForKids: Pumpkin Painting at the Table | Lowe’s Foods | 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Five Forks + Greer locations

Read Up, Greenville | The Peace Center | 9 a.m. – 6:15 p.m. | Free, Keynote presentations are $7 each

Cause: Workout for Water hosted by Iron Tribe Fitness. | Falls Park Community Amphitheater 9 a.m. | High-energy workout + fundraiser for Neverthirst. Register here.

Barktoberfest | Grateful Brew | 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Beers, Automatic Taco, + adoptable pups. They’ll also be accepting dog food/supplies for Lucky Pup Rescue

Festival: EURO Auto Festival | Embassy Suites by Hilton Greenville Golf Resort & Conference Center - Preserve at Verdae Green, Golf Course - Holes 10 and 18 | Event Parking w free Shuttle Bus from Hubbell Lighting - 701 Millennium Blvd + CU-ICAR at 4 Research Dr.

Oktoberfest 2017 | Brewery 85 | 12 – 5 p.m. | There will be a best-dressed contest for ladies and gentlemen this year so break out your best Dirndl and Lederhosen | Food trucks: The Chuck Truck & Brezelmann - Bavarian Pretzel Shop Aiken.

Halloween: Greenville Central Partners will be participating in the real estate franchise’s first annual Trunk or Treat Fall Festival to benefit Ronald McDonald House of the Carolinas on October 21, 2017.

Trunk or Treat hosted by Keller Williams Greenville Central | 3-6 p.m. | 800 Regent Park Ct | Free, but attendees are encouraged to donate as they enter. All proceeds will benefit the Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Carolinas.

Shop: Rock House Antiques Parking Lot Sale | 415 Mauldin Rd | Oct 21 from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. and Oct. 22 12 – 5 p.m.

Art on the Trail | Trailblazer Park | Find one-of-a-kind treasures + handmade gifts and meet the talented people behind them.

Sunday:

Arts: Nivya Kuriakose + Jennifer Mills Presented by Metropolitan Arts Council | TD Bank Gallery at Greenville Chamber of Commerce: 24 Cleveland Street | Through October 27

Giveaway: If you’ve seen the Evil Dead or Burn Notice, you know exactly who Bruce Campbell is. On October 31, he is going to be here in Greenville to host a live game show + we are giving away two VIP tickets, which include a copy of Bruce’s book “Hail To The Chin,” and an exclusive meet & greet with Bruce Campbell. Enter on Instagram.

Listen: Oktoberfest Concert | Greer City Hall | 3 p.m. | Free | Musical celebration with peppy marches, polkas, and sundry other seasonal sounds.

Dish: Community Table: Halo Dips | Lowes Foods Greer | 2 – 5 p.m.

Cause: Pups on the Patio Adoption Event | Grill Marks | 12 – 3 p.m. | There will be dogs up for adoption from the CCA Shelter on our patio. Free appetizer, Grill Barks® bag of dog biscuits, and a frisbee to anyone who adopts.

David Hawkins (whose black lab puppy was recently lost + found at Paris Mountain) is planning a fundraiser for Black River Search and Rescue | Growler Haus – VIllage of West Greenville | 12 – 4 p.m.

Race: Red Ribbon 5K | 3 p.m. | Trailblazer Park, TR (certified 5k course) Register here $25: adult; $15: 18 and younger

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