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Not since the mid-1920’s, has a vintage trolley car rolled down the streets of Spartanburg. This year, Main Street Trolley is proud to introduce our 5th annual “Holiday Lights”, trolley tour of Spartanburg. On board, enjoy hot chocolate, Christmas music and some historic story telling while enjoying our very best local Christmas light displays. “This year we wanted to celebrate not only today’s vibrant light displays around town, but include an exclusive evening tour of the decorated Hub City Train Museum”, says Bryan …

On Thursday, November 11, in honor of Veterans Day, Riverbanks Zoo and Garden will offer free admission to all service men and women when they present their military ID card.

If you haven’t started thinking about your spring garden, now is the time to do it. Bulb planting season is just around the corner, and the horticulturists at Riverbanks have picked their favorites to offer at the annual Bulb Sale.

Welcome to our annual Giant Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze. This year’s maze has a Clemson Football Theme “Yabba, Dabba Doo”! Come find your way through the maze maize! This year’s fun starts September 26, 2009. Come visit our family-owned and operated Century Farm. You will experience a day packed with family-oriented activities that are fun for all ages.

It will be a November to remember in Charleston, S.C., this year as the destination prepares to host four headlining events, offering residents and visitors alike the opportunity to visit with acclaimed authors, sample wine from Charleston’s only domestic vineyard, enjoy the sounds of Grammy-winning guitarist Earl Klugh or spend an evening with celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain.

Family-friendly Halloween festivities return to Riverbanks this October with Boo at the Zoo. The annual spook-tacular will open on Friday, October 15, and run nightly October 15 – 17 and October 22 – 30.

Riverbanks Zoo and Garden will welcome Monique Coleman, star of Disney’s High School Musical franchise and “last woman standing” on Season 3 of Dancing with the Stars, for a public meet and greet on Sunday, September 19, beginning at 3:30pm.

During the summer of 2008, the University of South Carolina’s College of Hospitality, Retail and Sport Management conducted a comprehensive study to determine the annual financial contributions of Riverbanks Zoo and Garden on the economy of Richland and Lexington counties.
The report illustrates the economic impact of both tourism and operational spending associated with Riverbanks and proves that the Zoo and Garden is a powerful economic driver within the local economy. Most notably, the study revealed that Riverbanks generated $60.8 million in local business sales, $42.8 million of which was generated …

On Saturday, October 2, Riverbanks Zoo and Garden will host the wildest fundraiser in town. Riverbanks ZOOfari returns this year with captivating entertainment, animal presentations and even more fabulous food than before.