PAL: Play Advocate Live Well

10/30/2025

Come out to the Hub City Farmers Market EVERY Saturday! 🥕

Come and meet the farmers, bakers, and makers who bring Spartanburg’s local flavor to life EACH WEEK. Enjoy live music, shopping fresh food, and a welcoming community vibe that makes Saturday mornings something to look forward to.

📍498 Howard St, Spartanburg SC
🕘 EVERY SATURDAY | 8 AM – 12 PM

10/29/2025

Join PAL for the GRAND OPENING of the Duncan Park Watershed Ecology Education Station!

Spartanburg’s newest outdoor learning space designed for kids, families, and curious explorers of all ages!

Enjoy:
Ribbon Cutting at 10
Face Painting & Nature Crafts
Live Animal Presentations (Snakes, Turtles & more!)
Hot cocoa, coffee & muffins for everyone to enjoy!

This free event is perfect for friends and family to explore nature and celebrate community.

📅 Saturday, November 8
🕙 10 AM – 12 PM
📍164 W Park Drive Spartanburg, SC 29306

🔗 RSVP by clicking the link below! 👇

https://www.palspartanburg.org/events/30/trail-stewardship--30

10/29/2025

Saturday mornings are fresher at the Hub City Farmers Market. Join us 8–12 at Northside Harvest Park and get your Eat Local passport stamped while you shop! Learn more at https://www.palspartanbug.org/hcfm

The Hub City Farmers Market brings together local farms, culinary creators, small-batch artisans, & neighbors to celebrate what makes Spartanburg fresh, healthy & fun.

10/28/2025

Want to learn more about the Saluda Grade Trail project?

Reach out to Ben Lea for details, updates, or to schedule a presentation. If your group, organization, or community would like to hear more about what’s coming, contact him to arrange a time to speak.

BEN LEA CONTACT INFO👇
📞: 864-664-4398
📧: blea@palspartanburg.org

10/27/2025

Meet Caroline Brown, PAL’s Development & Event Associate! 🌟

Caroline is passionate about building a stronger, healthier Spartanburg! She believes a connected community where people feel well and supported can create lasting change for everyone.

Help us in welcoming Caroline to the PAL team! 👋

10/27/2025

Fresh, Local, AND Convenient!
Shop the PAL Food Hub to find fresh produce, meats, and goods from local farms and makers ALL IN ONE PLACE! Every purchase supports our local food system and helps farmers thrive.

FOR MORE INFORMATION CLICK THE LINK BELOW🔗👇

https://www.palspartanburg.org/food-hub

10/23/2025

Welcome Andrew Green 🌿

We are excited to have Andrew Green on the PAL Board of Directors! Andrew is a dedicated community advocate. His insight and energy will be a valuable addition to our leadership team.

Join us in celebrating Andrew as he begins his journey with PAL! 💚

10/22/2025

Shop fresh, eat local, and support your community 🌿

The PAL Food Hub makes it easy to get produce, meats, and more from farms right here local. Come check it out and see how simple it is to eat local!

Click the link below to sign up and learn more 🔗👇
https://palfoodhub.localfoodmarketplace.com/Account/Register

10/21/2025

🌳 Trail Talk! 🌳
Meet the Crew!

We’re kicking off a BRAND NEW trails series giving you a behind the scenes look at the awesome team keeping Spartanburg’s trails rolling. 🏃‍♀️

From building new paths to maintaining your favorite trails. To making sure there’s always a great spot to park and start your adventure. Our Trails Team is out there making moves everyday and Trail Talk is where you can find out and get your updates!

Be on the lookout for a new Trail Talk segment soon. Come hang out, learn something new, and get inspired to hit the trails!

10/20/2025

THANK YOU

Huge thanks to Hilldrup for delivering a few new large office supplies to the PAL office! We really appreciate the smooth drop off and EXCELLENT service! 🚛

10/18/2025

📍 Jump Jam is happening TODAY 1PM at the Subaru of Spartanburg Bike Park!

Parking and location details are in the post, so grab your family and friends and come out. It’s going to be a day!

-Short-Track Races start at 2PM
-Jump Jam & Whip-Off to follow
-Food, vendors, music & fun for all ages

10/17/2025

Jump Jam is TOMORROW!

Get ready for an action packed day at the Subaru of Spartanburg Bike Park! It will be races, jumps, food, music, and fun for all ages!

-Wade’s Short-Track Races (Ages 12 & under – FREE!) start at 2:00 PM
-Jump Jam + Whip Contest follows right after
-Vendors • Community • All Ages Welcome

📍 Subaru of Spartanburg Bike Park
🕐 Starts at 1:00 PM

SEE YOU THERE!