Weekly events: Family fun in Greenville
Happy 2025! How about some simple resolutions this year? We suggest: hug your kiddo for five extra seconds, read “one more story” and do a silly dance party once a week. There’s plenty to do this month, as always. Upstate Parent’s January calendar is online, plus we’ll have top picks for indoor fun and a look at some of the top spots to indulge in a doughnut during the cold winter days ahead. Does your child have the very best teacher ever? Nominate them for Upstate Parent’s 2025 Educators Who Make a Difference. Find what you need to know at upstateparent.com.
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Monster Jam is at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena at 1 and 7 p.m. Jan. 4 and at 1 p.m. Jan. 5. Monster Jam trucks and world champion drivers take over Greenville for a weekend packed with high-flying action and jaw-dropping stunts. Monster Jam Trackside happens about an hour before the event. It includes driver interviews, pit crew sneak peeks and giveaways. A Pit Party is 10:30 a.m. – noon. (Event ticket and Pit Party Pass required for entry.) For tickets and details, visit bonsecoursarena.com/events/detail/monster-jam-2025.
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Winter Day Camps continue select dates through Jan. 3 at XP League Greenville. Choose from full-day or half-day options. Details and registration are at xpleague.com/south-carolina-greenville/camps.
Well Walkers is offered Tuesdays and Thursdays in January, except Jan. 30, at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena. On Jan. 7, celebrate 10 years of Well Walkers. The arena concourse will be open from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. for anyone who wants to have a temperature-controlled space to exercise. Each loop around the concourse is a quarter mile. Well Walkers is a free event with no registration or prior notice required. Free parking for participants is provided in the VIP lot at the arena, located off Church Street. For details, visit bonsecoursarena.com.
United Community Ice on Main continues through Jan. 20 in downtown Greenville. For details, visit iceonmain.com.
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Zoo Tots: Nursery Rhyme Time for ages 2 – 4 is at 10 and 11 a.m. Jan. 10 at the Greenville Zoo. For details and registration, visit greenvillezoo.com.
Afternoon Exploration is 1:30 – 5 p.m. Jan. 9 and 10 at Roper Mountain Science Center. For details and tickets, visit ropermountain.org.
Bilingual Story Time is at 4:30 p.m. Jan. 10 at the Hughes Main Library. Cuentos bilingües en inglés y español para niños 7 años y menores acompañados por un adulto. Llame al 864-242-5000, ext. 2634 para más informatión. For details, visit greenvillelibrary.org.
Starry Nights programs are at Roper Mountain Science Center Jan. 10. “The Little Star that Could” is at 4:30 p.m. “Cosmic Colors” is at 6 and “Extreme Planets” is at 7:30 p.m. Advance ticket purchases are required. For details, visit ropermountain.org.
The Greenville Swamp Rabbits play at 7:05 p.m. Jan. 10 at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena. Tonight’s game is Stick It to Cancer Night. Visit swamprabbits.com.
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