What's happening in Greenville this weekend? (10/29-11/1)

Good afternoon, Greenville.

Halloween weekend brings festive events, a new restaurant opening soon, and a cabin getaway in the mountains.

Price range: $17-$25

iChop serves NY-style halal plates in a casual, laid-back setting. The menu is straightforward, but the flavors deliver, especially the standout coriander mint sauce. It’s earned a 4.7-star rating.

A few things to try:

Chicken & Lamb Over Rice: Seasoned chicken and lamb over rice with a fresh salad of lettuce, tomato, onion, and green pepper, with white and sauces on the side.

Falafel Over Rice: A crisp, meatless take on the halal bowl, with salad and sauces.

Falafel Wrap: Golden falafel and creamy hummus in warm pita with fresh veggies, served with crispy fries.

See the menu HERE.

The chef behind Greenville’s only Michelin-starred restaurant has a second spot on the way, shifting from French fine dining to a more relaxed Italian concept.

Coming in December: Scoundrel chef Joe Cash will open Dootsie’s, a tribute to his grandmother, in the West Greenville arts village, with dinner five nights a week.

Pasta on Display: The 77-seat restaurant will feature an open kitchen and a glass-enclosed pasta room where fresh pasta is rolled daily in full view of diners.

More details HERE.

🦇 Boo in the Zoo: The zoo’s 40th Halloween bash brings trick-or-treating, Dragon Alley, Ghost Town, and a light tunnel. Final weekend. Thursday-Saturday, times vary.

🎃 Sterling Fall Fest: Sterling Community Center’s free Fall Festival has food, games, costumes, and treats. 6-8 PM.

🎬 Moonlight Movies: Halloween Double Feature: Falls Park gets spooky with a back-to-back screening of Monster House (2006) followed by the original 1982 Poltergeist. 6 PM.

🎤 Julian Cross: The Charlotte native brings rapid-fire punchlines and unfiltered social commentary to The Comedy Zone, pairing sharp storytelling with observations that hit close to home. 7 PM.

🎭 Murder on the Orient Express: Final weekend for Greenville Theatre’s run of Ken Ludwig’s adaptation of the Agatha Christie classic, with Hercule Poirot aboard a snowbound train full of suspects. Times vary.

📍 Anime Town Greenville: Spooky Matsuri: A Pokémon 30th anniversary voice actor reunion headlines Greenville’s largest-ever anime convention at the Convention Center. Friday–Sunday, times vary.

🎨 Día de los Muertos Festival: Greer’s free Day of the Dead celebration pairs dance and music, an artist market, kids’ crafts, and food trucks. 12-10 PM.

🧙‍♀️ Halloween at the Park: Bridgeway Station in Mauldin opens its park to the whole community for a free night of trick-or-treating, costumes, and games. 5-8 PM.

👨‍👩‍👧 Fall Festival at A Thrasher’s Farm: Highland cows, tractor rides, and a trick-or-treat trail at this Pelzer farm, with Blue Collar Brew pouring fall coffee, cider, and boba. 12-4 PM.

🎵 Mozart Among Friends: Greenville native Joanna Mulfinger solos in Mozart’s Violin Concerto No. 3, paired with Symphony No. 40 in the intimate Gunter Theatre. Saturday-Sunday. See times HERE.

🎭 Goodnight Sweet Prince: Back by popular demand at Centre Stage, This solo adaptation of Hamlet is told from Horatio’s perspective as he recounts his best friend’s final days following the death of Hamlet’s father. 8 PM.

🎵 Sunday Jazz Jam: The Greenville Jazz Collective’s house band and rotating Upstate players fill Fireforge’s listening room. No cover, with award-winning beer on tap. 4 PM.

Smileys on the Roxx | Alexander Hoverath Trio | 6:30 PM
Smileys on the Roxx | The Sound Committee | 10 PM
Radio Room | Blindstrike | 7 PM
Blues Boulevard Jazz | Raybandz Saxz | 8 PM

Smileys on the Roxx | Almost Vintage | 6:30 PM
Smileys on the Roxx | Sweet Gravy | 10 PM
Blues Boulevard Jazz | R&D Experience | 7:30 PM & 10 PM
Gather GVL | Diamini Janaye | 6 PM
The Mockingbird | Indigo Girls | 7:30 PM

Blues Boulevard Jazz | Conversation Piece | 7:30 PM & 10 PM
Smileys on the Roxx | Ty Olsen Trio | 6:30 PM
Smileys on the Roxx | Pickens Creek Band | 10 PM
Doc’s Tavern | Randomonium | 8 PM

Smileys on the Roxx | Gabby & The All Stars | 6:30 PM
Smileys on the Roxx | Forrester | 10 PM
Poe Mill Music | The Saint Cecilia | 8 PM

🏈 🏒 Sports

Greenville Swamp Rabbits vs Florida Everblades | Bon Secours
Saturday | 7:05 PM

More details HERE

Six cabins line the Cullasaja River between Franklin and Highlands, NC, offering mountain views and a quiet, private setting.

The on-site wellness program features guided cold plunges, infrared sauna sessions, and restorative treatments designed to promote relaxation and recovery. Guests can also fish along the river, explore the nearby Bartram Trail (15 minutes away), or visit Dry Falls, less than 10 miles away.

Each cabin comes fully equipped, with a patio fire pit and comfortable beds made for sleeping in. Dining options are just 10–20 minutes away.

Insider deal: Book by Nov. 2 to get 25% off stays Nov. 1-21 with code INSIDER25.

Plan your visit HERE.

FOR SALE | 3 BEDROOMS | 2 BATHROOMS | 1,982 SQ FT | $379K

Geese on the pond, coffee on a private front patio, and Riverside schools. This move-in-ready home sits across from the clubhouse.

What we like:

See this home HERE.

Thanks for reading Greenville Insider. See you next Thursday.

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