Five Oaks Academy- Minds Opened Here!

Five Oaks Academy is a private Montessori school in Simpsonville, SC, serving Pre-Primary through 8th-grade students.
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This week of Halloween is full of events throughout the Upstate, with dozens of trunk-or-treating events, spooky movie nights, and Halloween crafting events. You can find them all on our Halloween Guide!

If you have little ones, the Greenville Library has some fun Halloween themed things events for kids going on this week! Find a list here.

If you don't have a great neighborhood for trick or treating, these neighborhoods are reader recommended, but please be respectful!

~ Erin

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HALLOWEEN EVENTS: Find the full list!

BOO IN THE ZOO: Greenville Zoo | Select dates through 10/30 | $12-$15

FAMILY FLICKS AT BRIDGEWAY: Hocus Pocus | Wednesday 10/29 @ 6 pm | FREE

COFFEE & QUESTIONS: St. Joseph's Catholic School | 10/29 | 8:30 - 10:15 am 

TR HARVEST MARKET: Trailblazer Park | Thursday 10/30 | Kids Costume Parade | 5:30 pm - 8 | FREE

PUPPY PALS LIVE:  🐾 Don’t miss Puppy Pals Live! Oct 30 in Spartanburg. Enter to WIN a Family 4-pack by 10/23! Buy tickets here!*

AFTERNOON EXPLORATIONS: Roper Mountain Science Center | Thursday & Friday | 1:30 pm - 5 pm | $7-$8 (members free)

MEET THE CAST OF ALADDIN: Ever wanted to go backstage at a real show? 🎭 World Upside Down Studios is opening its doors for a one-day-only behind-the-scenes Aladdin tour—complete with face painting, mini-performances, and even a chance to win tickets! Free but RSVP required.*

PLAN A CANDY TIME: Cherry Orchard Pediatric Dentistry reminds you—pick a candy time rather than eating all day! Less snacking means fewer sugar scares and more boo-tiful smiles.*

FALL LEAVES & LEAF PEEPING: These routes through SC and NC are great for leaf peeping! It's peak time in NC and SC is starting NOW!

EVERYTHING OUTDOOR FEST: Hike, paddle, climb, and play- Everything Outdoor Fest is the perfect weekend for families who love to explore. Don't miss it Nov. 1-2 at Hopkins Farm!*

THANKSGIVING MEALS & RESTAURANTS: Reserve or order your Thanksgiving dinner sides from these local restaurants before they are all booked up!

Get ready to party smarter, not harder! 🎉 Our Ultimate Guide to Birthday Parties is your one-stop treasure chest for birthday celebration magic.

With 120+ venues sorted by theme—think art classes, play venues, outdoor escapes and more—we even have recommendations for cake decorators, party entertainers, park rentals, and more.

We’ve pulled together the best spots and ideas in Greenville, Spartanburg, and Pickens to make it happen, all categorized to help you find your next birthday party with ease!

SWAMP RABBITS HOCKEY: Last chance to win one of two family 4-packs to Swamp Rabbits Hockey Halloween Nights on 10/31 and 11/1 at 7 PM! Comment on >Facebook or Instagram< to enter. Contest ends TONIGHT, 10/26 at 11:59 pm.

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