In This Issue…
👋 Welcome
🌤️ Weather
🌞 President’s Day Fun
📆 Upcoming Local Events
🌟 New & Noteworthy Across Simpsonville & Beyond
😁 Just for Fun
Good morning and Happy Monday, Simpsonville!
It’s President’s Day, so some folks are off work, kids are home from school, and it’s a great day to relax, explore town, or just ease into the week.
President’s Day closures today
In observance of President’s Day, today you may notice:
Banks closed
Post office closed
Some government offices closed
Retail, restaurants, and most local businesses remain open.
Here’s what’s happening around Simpsonville to kick off your Monday.
President’s Day Fun
Looking for something to do with the extra day?
Take a park stroll
Bundle up and enjoy a walk at:
Heritage Park
Simpsonville City Park
Conestee Nature Preserve (short drive)
Coffee + treat outing
Perfect day to visit a local bakery, café, or ice cream spot with the kids or a friend.
Local shopping day
Many locally owned shops are open today — a great chance to support Simpsonville small businesses.
📅 Feb 16 - ⛳ Bell’s Crossing Presidents Day Fundraiser & Mini Golf
Enjoy a family-friendly mini golf experience with a portion of proceeds supporting Bell’s Crossing Elementary. Fun for kids and adults alike!
🕒 11 AM – 7 PM
📍 Group Therapy, downtown Greenville
🔗 More Info
📅 Feb 16 - 👨👩👦 Upcountry History Museum
Presidents’ Day is a perfect opportunity to explore American history exhibits.
🕒 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM (regular hours)
📍 540 Buncombe St, Greenville, SC
🎟️ Admission: Regular museum admission
🔗 More Info
📅 Feb 16 - Library Programs – Greenville County Library System
While some services may observe holiday hours, branches often host storytimes, STEM activities, or grab-and-go craft kits around school breaks.
Simpsonville & Greenville branches
🎟️ Admission: Free
🔗 More Info
Other Ways to Spend the Holiday
Even if specific holiday events are limited, you’ll find plenty of enjoyable activities on Presidents Day — perfect for families, couples, or solo plans (not necessarily tied to the holiday itself):
Explore Falls Park on the Reedy
A local favorite for:
Romantic strolls across Liberty Bridge
Family picnics
Scenic photo ops by the waterfall
Easy paved walking paths for all ages
Perfect for couples, dog owners, and families with strollers.
Swamp Rabbit Trail
Great for:
Family bike rides
Solo jogs
Casual couples’ walks
With mild February temps, it’s often ideal for getting outside without summer heat.
📅 Things to Do Today & This Week
📅 Feb 16 - 🎶 Musical Jamboree (ages 18mo–4yrs)
Music, movement, and stories for preschoolers.
🕝 10 AM-10:30 AM
📍 Five Forks Library
🔗 More Info
📅 Feb 19 - 🎨 Family Craft Night
Creative evening for all ages.
🕝 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
📍 Five Forks Library
🔗 More Info
📅 Feb 24 - 🏃♀️➡️ Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting with ATI Physical Therapy
This is the new date after being postponed from 1/26/26 & 2/3/26 due to weather.
🕝 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
📍 32 Magnolia Cove Drive, STE A, B & C,Simpsonville, SC 29680
🔗 More Info
📅 Feb 25 - 🌟 Fountain Inn 25 Under 40
Celebrating Fountain Inn’s brightest young leaders making big waves before 40.
🕝 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
📍 Fountain Inn Activities Center, 610 Fairview Street, Fountain Inn, SC 29644
🔗 More Info
🌟 New & Noteworthy Across Simpsonville & Beyond
Flock Shop Simpsonville – A hot-chicken spot that replaced Willy Taco at 129 N. Main Street, opened in January 2026. It’s bringing flavorful hot chicken and sides to downtown Simpsonville.
The Bus Pizza – A growing favorite that evolved from a food truck to a brick-and-mortar pizzeria in downtown Simpsonville, known for its creative New York-style and Italian-inspired pizzas.
Tavola Italian – A newer Italian restaurant at BridgeWay Station offering classic pasta, shareable plates, and a lively dining experience.
New coffee shop celebrates opening
Crown & Bloom Coffee Co. recently celebrated its grand opening and ribbon cutting on Academy Street — another cozy local spot to add to your morning rotation
🍽️ Other Popular Spots (Worth Trying)
These aren’t necessarily brand new, but they’re trending favorites and great local choices:
Soul Phở Café – Highly rated Vietnamese spot with flavorful pho and more.
The Slice – Casual pizzeria and bar with rooftop seating.
Stella's Southern Bistro – A long-standing favorite for Southern cuisine.
Shortfields and Coach House Restaurant – Classic local spots with broad menus.
Joke of the Day:
Mr. and Mrs. Bigger had a baby. Who was the biggest?
The baby. He was a little bigger. 😄
Today’s Trivia:
What is the only U.S. state name that can be typed using only one row of a standard "QWERTY" keyboard?
(Answer at bottom — no peeking!)
☀️ That’s your daily dose of local sunshine.
Whether you’re off today or heading into work, we hope you enjoy a slower start to the week and a little extra time with family or friends.
Thanks for being part of HEY SIMPSONVILLE!
Let’s chat again on Wednesday!
🧠 Trivia Answer
Alaska — Alaska is the only U.S. state that can be typed using only one row (the home row) of a standard QWERTY keyboard. The letters A, L, S, and K are all located on the middle row, allowing for the full name to be typed without moving to the top or bottom rows.