The Anne Springs Close Greenway presents its annual Blue Star Blitz. This festival-like recreation celebration offers local craft beer tastings, trail races, mountain bike races, live music, a hiking challenge and a family-friendly scavenger hunt.

Join them for an evening you won’t forget. Watch the moon rise on their guided kayak tour on the Catawba River. Perfect for anyone from beginners to experienced paddlers. This is a fun date night or outing with friends. They will start at sunset with an informational session that includes kayaking basics. Return to a campfire, refreshments and beverages and continue to enjoy the night sky.

Be inspired during Wing Haven’s 29th annual Gardeners’ Garden Tour. This year’s tour features four private area gardens—three located in the Elizabeth neighborhood and one in Eastover—as well as open visitation both days at Wing Haven Garden & Bird Sanctuary, SEED Wildlife & Children’s Garden, and the Elizabeth Lawrence House & Garden.

Mark your calendar for the town of Fort Mill’s 14th Annual South Carolina Strawberry Festival. The festival began in 2009 and is held on the first Saturday in May. This family-friendly event is fun for all ages.

Lily Fest is back to celebrate the peak bloom of the rare rocky shoals spider lilies. Landsford Canal State Park and the Katawba Valley Land Trust invite you to experience these breathtakingly beautiful flowers that only bloom for a very short, but predictable, window of time. Musical groups will be playing on the porch of the historical log house. Drinks and snacks will be available for purchase, or you can pack your own picnic lunch to enjoy along the banks of the Catawba River.