This March Greenville has the privilege of hosting the SEC Women’s Basketball Tournament for the eighth year and we are looking forward to seeing some of our favorite guests as they return to cheer on their teams.  While basketball may dominate the headlines right now, you need to know Greenville and the surrounding areas have plenty of sports for you to enjoy all year long.

Of course, Greenville has the Swamp Rabbit Trail that runs north of the beautiful Furman University Campus, through Greenville’s downtown, into Conestee Nature Preserve, and over to Bridgeway station in Simpsonville.  This multi-use trail welcomes running, walking, cycling, rollerblading, and skateboards as well as e-bikes. Parking, restaurants, shopping, points of interest, and bathrooms are found across the 28 miles of trails. We make traveling with your bikes easy, by providing space to lock them up on Pettigru property.  If you don’t want to travel with your own bike, we are happy to send you to our friends at Reedy Rides to rent one during your visit.

While it may have a funny name, players of all ages take their Pickleball seriously!  The park with the largest number of courts in the area is East Riverside Park in Greer with 18 courts.  Closer to the inn is PKL Park near Unity Park, featuring 8 lighted pickleball courts, four micro restaurants, and live music.  Southside Park in Simpsonville and Timmons Park by Furman both have impressive courts as well.

Now is probably a good time to talk about the Greenville city and county parks with more than 400 acres inside of 90 parks. You will have the opportunity to play tennis, disc golf, basketball, as well as enjoy volleyball and open spaces for kicking around a soccer ball.

Golfing is another pastime many of our guests enjoy and fortunately, there are plenty of ways to do that as well.  Ranging from free mini golf at McPherson Park or 18 holes at Timmons Park to the Preserves at Verde Greens.  If you love golf but are looking for a casual atmosphere you could try 3’s Greenville or Topgolf (I’ve never even golfed but I love it here!).

All this and we haven’t even mentioned hiking to waterfalls or all the swimming and boating options nearby! We’ll talk about that another time, but if you really can’t wait check-out UpcountrySC they have great information to get you started on those adventures.

Greenville parks are great for leisurely strolls along creeks and gardens, but don’t forget all the other sports and activities that you can play to get your heart pumping!  Whether you’re a power walker (heading into some of our unique shops) or want the adrenaline rush of ziplining at Flying Rabbit Adventures Greenville will certainly keep you busy.

Recurring Events

Greenville Convention Center – Daily through March 30 – Beyond Van Gogh: A Life in Letters VR Experience – Vincent van Gogh struggled emotionally and is often thought of as a “tortured artist”.  In this exclusive virtual reality experience, created with Vincent’s very own letter to his brother Theo, you get to listen to Vincent speak about his artistic process, his deep connection to nature, and how he strives to share this unique vision through his artwork.  Follow along on Van Gogh’s journey of self-discovery and share his frustrations and triumphs as the landscape inspires and challenges him.  Feel the French countryside come alive and visually transform from real, to sketched, painted, and imagined and see Vincent’s art and inner world like never before.

Every Saturday in March – McAlister Square – Frosty Farmer Winter Market –  an indoor farmers market located near The Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail extension just off Laurens Road, offering a variety of locally grown produce, meats, dairy products, and more! Come and discover the freshest and most delicious products the season has to offer!

Every Sunday in March – Wine & Design – Chunky Blanket Workshop – Join us as we hand knit our very own chunky, cozy blanket – no prior experience required! This is a 3 hour workshop and YES! Your blanket will be finished at the end! You will receive enough chunky chenille yarn to make an (approximately) 40″ x 50″ blanket.

We always try to include activities and events that our guests would enjoy, but VisitGreenvilleSC has an ever growing list of things to do in the area.

March 1 – 9

March 1-2 – The SC Children’s Theatre – Alice An epic and electric musical based on the popular cartoon SpongeBob SquarePants. The underwater town of Bikini Bottom is in danger of being destroyed by a volcanic eruption! Luckily, heroes (and friends) SpongeBob, Patrick, and Sandy have hope they can save the town. Though underestimated as a “simple sponge,” SpongeBob manages to unite the citizens and save the city from impending doom. This wildly entertaining show features songs by famous musical artists and bands that adults love performed by some of the Upstate’s finest actors.

March 1-2, 6-9 – The Greenville Theatre – Jersey Boys –  “Oh, What a Night!” Don’t miss your chance to see this Tony Award-winning, blockbuster musical. Discover the true story behind legendary recording artist, The Four Seasons and their chart-topping hits “Sherry,” “Big Girl Don’t Cry,” “Walk Like a Man,” “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You,” and more!

March 1 – 2 – Peace Concert Hall – The Greenville Symphony presents Duke Ellington’s The River: A Symphonic Jazz Celebration –

Experience the timeless charm and jazzy elegance of Mary Lou Williams’ Zodiac Suite for orchestra, beginning your concert experience with its captivating melodies and intricate rhythms. Then, immerse yourself in a sonic journey unlike any other as we begin the concert with Mason Bates’ mesmerizing Liquid Interface, an evocative exploration of the intersection between nature and technology. Dive into the vibrant world of jazz with Duke Ellington’s Suite from The River, where the music ebbs, gurgles, and flows like our own Reedy River.

March 2 – Jones Oyster Roast – We’ll take over the parking lot next to The Jones Oyster Co. from 2pm-4pm for oysters, beverages and music. In addition to “all you can eat” roasted oysters, the menu includes select favorite Jones Oyster light bites, beer wine and bubbles.

March 7 – 9 – SC Children’s Theare – Alice – Embark on a whimsical trip through Wonderland with ALICE, an SCCT original adaptation of a classic tale. Alice’s world will come to life like never before, as iconic characters like the Mad Hatter, the Cheshire Cat and others lead the audience through adventures of self-discovery and empowerment.

March 10 – 16

March 11 – 16 – Peace Concert Hall – Shucked – SHUCKED is the Tony Award®–winning musical comedy The Wall Street Journal calls “flat out hilarious!” And nobody knows funny like economists!  .This corn-fed, corn-bred American musical is sure to satisfy your appetite for great musical theater. 

March 13 – Bon Secours Wellness Arena – Blake Shelton – Friends and Heroes Tour 2025, with guests Craig Morgan, Deana Carter, Trace Adkins, and Emily Ann Roberts.

March 13 – 16 – The Greenville Theatre – Jersey Boys –  “Oh, What a Night!” Don’t miss your chance to see this Tony Award-winning, blockbuster musical. Discover the true story behind legendary recording artist, The Four Seasons and their chart-topping hits “Sherry,” “Big Girl Don’t Cry,” “Walk Like a Man,” “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You,” and more!

March 13 – 16 – Centrestage Theatre – Cabaret –  In a Berlin nightclub, as the 1920’s draw to a close, a garish Master of Ceremonies welcomes the audience and assures them they will forget all their troubles at the Cabaret.  With the Emcee’s bawdy songs as wry commentary, Cabaret explores the dark, heady, and tumultuous life of Berlin’s natives and expatriates as Germany slowly yields to the emerging Third Reich.  Cliff, a young American writer newly arrived in Berlin, is immediately taken with English singer Sally Bowles.  Meanwhile, Fraulein Schneider, proprietor of Cliff and Sally’s boarding house, tentatively begins a romance with Herr Schultz, a mild-mannered fruit seller who happens to be Jewish.  Musical numbers include “Willkommen”, “Cabaret”, “Don’t Tell Mama”, and “Two Ladies”.

March 14 – Gunter Theatre at The Peace Center – The Martin Sexton Abbey Road Show –Martin Sexton puts his signature style on his rendition of this iconic Beatles album combining what Rolling Stone calls his “soul-marinated voice” with his inventive guitar prowess. 

March 17 – 23

March 17 – Gunter Theatre at The Peace Center – Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center: Schubert’s Trout Quintet – One of the most beloved chamber music works for strings and piano, Schubert’s “Trout” Quintet not only demonstrates his genius for melody and lyricism, but also features a distinct combination of instruments: only one violin and the addition of double bass. The robust sound of the lowest of the strings can also be heard in Mozart’s Adagio and Fugue, a piece that deepens the string quartet’s tonal range. Original instrumentation is also attributed to Mozart’s set of piano quartets, the first music written for this combination, which inspired future generations of composers. CMS Co-Artistic Director Wu Han is one of the featured performers.

March 18 – Peace Concert Hall – Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain – Come and celebrate the 40th anniversary of this much-loved institution, on a white-knuckle shopping-trolley dash through every kind of musical genre. From ABBA to ZZ Top, Tchaikovsky to Nirvana, Bluegrass to Broadway, all played on the ‘bonsai guitar”.

March 18 – M. Judson Booksellers – Books over Drinks with author Patti Callahan Henry The Story She Left Behind – The New York Times bestselling author of The Secret Book of Flora Lea returns with a novel spanning three generations of women about a famous lost book, a famous lost mother, and an artist searching for both.

March 19 – Peace Concert Hall – Matteo Bocelli – A Night with Matteo – Classical crossover star Matteo is blazing a trail, selling out tours in Europe, North America and Australia. From his first appearance on single ‘Fall On Me’ with his father, Andrea Bocelli in 2018, to singing a reimagined version of ‘Time To Say Goodbye’ with new composition from Hans Zimmer at the 2024 Oscars.

March 20 – 23 – The Greenville Theatre – Jersey Boys –  “Oh, What a Night!” Don’t miss your chance to see this Tony Award-winning, blockbuster musical. Discover the true story behind legendary recording artist, The Four Seasons and their chart-topping hits “Sherry,” “Big Girl Don’t Cry,” “Walk Like a Man,” “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You,” and more!

March 20 – 23 – Centrestage Theatre – Cabaret –  In a Berlin nightclub, as the 1920’s draw to a close, a garish Master of Ceremonies welcomes the audience and assures them they will forget all their troubles at the Cabaret.  With the Emcee’s bawdy songs as wry commentary, Cabaret explores the dark, heady, and tumultuous life of Berlin’s natives and expatriates as Germany slowly yields to the emerging Third Reich.  Cliff, a young American writer newly arrived in Berlin, is immediately taken with English singer Sally Bowles.  Meanwhile, Fraulein Schneider, proprietor of Cliff and Sally’s boarding house, tentatively begins a romance with Herr Schultz, a mild-mannered fruit seller who happens to be Jewish.  Musical numbers include “Willkommen”, “Cabaret”, “Don’t Tell Mama”, and “Two Ladies”.

March 21 – Bon Secours Wellness Arena – Rascal Flatts – Life is a Highway Tour– celebrating 25 years, with guests Chris Lane and Lauren Alaina

March 21 – 23 – Mauldin Cultural Center – Mean Girls Jr. – Cady Heron may have grown up on an African savanna, but nothing prepared her for the wild and vicious ways of her strange new home: suburban Illinois. How will this naïve newbie rise to the top of the popularity pecking order? By taking on The Plastics, a trio of lionized frenemies led by the charming but ruthless Regina George. Cady and her friends devise a “Revenge Party” to end Regina’s reign with Cady going undercover as an aspiring Plastic. When the lines between the real Cady and her Plastic self get blurred, she must find her way back to herself and her true friends.

March 22 – Bon Secours Wellness Arena – We Them Ones Comedy Tour – Performers include Kountry Wayne, Karlous Miller, Lil Duval, Corey Holcomb, Mojo Bookzz, Haha Davis, Bubba Dub, Tony Roberts, and other special surprises!

March 22 – 23 – Gunter Theatre at The Peace Center – The Greenville Symphony presents Movers, Shakers, and Noise Makers – The percussion section of the orchestra is arguably the most fun to watch, with its moving parts, tight traffic patterns, and its cornucopia of instruments! We never cease to be amazed by the excitement they add to the orchestra, so why not feature them? Get everyone in the family together to enjoy this fun and interactive program that will have you on the edge of your seat.

March 24 – 31

March 25 – Chautauqua Lecture Series – Babe Ruth – Hughes Main Library 

March 27 – 30 – Centrestage Theatre – Cabaret –  In a Berlin nightclub, as the 1920’s draw to a close, a garish Master of Ceremonies welcomes the audience and assures them they will forget all their troubles at the Cabaret.  With the Emcee’s bawdy songs as wry commentary, Cabaret explores the dark, heady, and tumultuous life of Berlin’s natives and expatriates as Germany slowly yields to the emerging Third Reich.  Cliff, a young American writer newly arrived in Berlin, is immediately taken with English singer Sally Bowles.  Meanwhile, Fraulein Schneider, proprietor of Cliff and Sally’s boarding house, tentatively begins a romance with Herr Schultz, a mild-mannered fruit seller who happens to be Jewish.  Musical numbers include “Willkommen”, “Cabaret”, “Don’t Tell Mama”, and “Two Ladies”

March 28 – 30 – South Carolina Children’s Theatre – 2025 Reedy Reels Greenville Film Festival – The Reedy Reels Greenville Film Festival is celebrating their 10th year as Greenville’s premier film festival.  Each year they showcase independent films.  Many films are made in the upstate, and many are student projects from various universities, colleges, and even high schools.  The festival spans 3 days, with multiple viewing sessions.  Hundreds of films are typically submitted and Reedy Reels selects the best for their audiences.  The festival also has a tradition of having some great parties and networking opportunities.  Many filmmakers, actors, and others from the film industry attend.  It’s a great way to make industry connections for your next steps in filmmaking.  After each viewing session, they also have a Q&A session where the filmmakers take questions from the audience about the films you watched.  So if you are in the film industry, or have interest in independent films as an art form, then this festival is for you!

March 29 – Peace Concert Hall – The Simon & Garfunkel Story – The immersive concert-style theater show chronicles the amazing journey shared by the folk-rock duo, Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel. It tells the story from their humble beginnings as Tom & Jerry to their incredible success as one of the best-selling music groups of the ‘60’s to their dramatic split in 1970. It culminates with the famous “The Concert in Central Park” reunion in 1981 with more than half a million fans in attendance.

March 30 – Bon Secours Wellness Arena – The Thorn – “The Thorn,” a powerful and popular live theatrical event, seen live by over one million people, will bring the passion of Jesus to life this spring at Bon Secours Wellness Arena.   The Thorn offers audiences a unique theatrical experience in a show that has been hailed as “Cirque meets ‘The Passion’” thanks to its compelling mix of drama, music, dance, martial arts, aerial acrobatics, emotionally evocative performances, and timeless spiritual perspectives. The story spans from creation to the formation of the early church.

After you’ve had as much fun as you can, returning to Pettigru Place B&B is the perfect way to end your day with your choice of a relaxing shower, cozy nap, or both before enjoying afternoon snacks of cheese and crackers with a glass of wine!  Give us a call if you need help making your reservation.