Hey, Greenville friends, the title of this week's news is "it's free this week in Greenville" because I actually have SEVERAL freebies to talk to you about including a chance to get free admission into The Children's Museum of the Upstate for kids 6 and under. I really couldn't fit them all in the title so you are just going to have to read on to find out what's free and how you can get it.

This post also includes links to 2 cool giveaways and a ton of popular content that we recently added to our the website. You will also find our list of top events going on this weekend at the bottom of this email (and there are some good choices!). I personally think that you are going to love this giveaway for a Comfort Buddie developed by a local couple. You can also watch my segment on Studio 62 at 11 this Friday for a giveaway for a 4-pack of tickets to The Children's Museum of the Upstate!

Due to several big events, I'm skipping our weekend planner and instead giving more information on those events. You can find our full list of events on our calendar.

And of course, if you have any questions, just reply to this email and I'll try my best to answer you right away.

~ Bethany Winston (Find me at @greenvillemom on Instagram)

Are you pregnant, just had a baby, or have a toddler??? You need to mark your calendar for the Big Baby Shower coming up on this Saturday April 11, 11-7 at Haywood Mall. KAG has not only agreed to partner with this event but we have closely worked with Piano Central Studios and Haywood Mall to organize this event. So, you can expect it to be lots of fun!

Read all about: Big Baby Shower and reserve your spot here.

The event includes:

Thank you to Comfort Buddie for supporting Kidding Around Greenville by sponsoring this giveaway.

The Comfort Buddie, primarily a heating/cooling pad for a baby or toddler, came about because of this mom to mom conversation between Ryan and her own mother. Ryan and Derrick Holland, who live in Mauldin, began developing the Comfort Buddie in 2013 and just started selling it last November. It can also be used as a changing pad, a picnic blanket, a lovey, or as a little blanket. Pretty neat, right? by Kristina Hernandez

Get a special KAG ONLY discount from now until April 11th (details on the website)

Enter for a chance to win a Comfort Buddie on the website (terms & conditions apply)

We wanted to let you be the first to know that our sponsor Nutty Scientists of Greenville is going to be having another series of science workshop sessions at the YMCA (Simpsonville location) starting Tuesday, April 14th (4-5pm). Kids are going to learn about magnetism, electricity, sound, color and environmental science! My kids have absolutely LOVED everything that we have experienced by the Nutty Scientists so I'm confident that your kids will too.

Register online at The Nutty Scientists website!

Thank you to South Carolina Children's Theatre for sponsoring this giveaway.

Have you had the chance to take in one of the South Carolina Children’s Theatre productions lately? No? Well, you have another chance coming up! Dr. Seuss’ The Cat in The Hat opens at SCCT on April 24th for only 9 shows! And, just to make things more interesting – we are giving away a pair of tickets for one of you to see the show compliments of SCCT! by Elizabeth Faulkner

Enter on the website today (Hurry! This giveaway ends on April 10th. Terms & conditions apply.)

Our sponsor Joe's Place (640 Main St, Greenville) has planned a special FREE story time at 10:30 am on Saturday, April 11. Tamara Copenhaver's new book Just the Dog will be read and there will be a book signing!

You will not want to miss this weekend's Kids Fest at Heritage Green! From 10-1 on Saturday, April 11th, Heritage Green's partners will be outside celebrating the Week of the Young Child with special activities. This event is completely FREE.

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Plus, on Sunday, April 12th Safe Kids Upstate will be giving out free bike helmets at the Greenville Drive and there will also be the annual Walk for Prevention with Greenville First Steps at 1st Baptist.

On April 15, 10-12, the annual free Picnic in the Park will be held at The Pavilion on Scotsdale Road. This event will include a touch-a-truck, bounce houses, and activities for kids 0-8.

Read our full story by Greenville First Steps.

Due to the heavy schedule of big events featured in this newsletter, I'm skipping this section (because it's really spread out through this newsletter).

If you want to see everything in one spot though, check our 30 Things to Do in April list or our Greenville calendar.

If you have any questions or can't find the information that you need, please hit reply and I'll see if I can get you the answer that you are looking for!

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