What’s Happening for Free: Family Events in the Upstate
Looking for fun and free events happening in and around Greenville? You’re in the right place! This list is updated almost daily with local events where your family can play, explore, and make memories — without opening your wallet. From outdoor concerts and storytimes to seasonal festivals and community celebrations, these events are easy to enjoy and perfect for all ages.
Bookmark this list and check back often — we’re always adding new ways to have fun for free!
Free Events
| Date/Time | Event | |
|---|---|---|
| 💙🆓 | August 26, 2026 - August 31, 2026
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm |
Free Broadway in the Park: Disney's Frozen
at Carolina Wren Park, Anderson SC |
| 🆓 | September 1, 2026
11:00 am - 11:45 am |
CAPCOM Go! The Apollo Story
at Headquarters Library, Spartanburg SC |
| 🆓 | September 1, 2026
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm |
Mini Makers: Backpack Buddies
at Inman Library, Inman SC |
| 🆓 | September 1, 2026
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm |
Screentember: The Muppets
at Headquarters Library, Spartanburg SC |
| 🆓 | September 2, 2026
10:00 am - 11:00 am |
STEM Storytime (Ages 2-5)
at Spartanburg Science Center, Spartanburg SC |
| 🆓 | September 2, 2026
10:00 am - 11:00 am |
Storytime on the Steps
at M. Judson Booksellers, Greenville SC |
| 🆓 | September 3, 2026
10:30 am - 11:00 am |
Truths for Tots
at Greer (Jean M. Smith) Library, Greer SC |
| 🆓 | September 3, 2026
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm |
Homeschool: Aim High
at Boiling Springs Library, Boiling Springs SC |
| 🆓 | September 3, 2026
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm |
Live & Local on the Porch at The Commons
at The Commons, Greenville SC |
| 🆓 | September 4, 2026
11:00 am - 12:00 pm |
Revolutionary War Review Homeschool Friday – Lexington & Concord
at Anderson County Museum, Anderson SC |
| 🆓 | September 4, 2026
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm |
Kid's Play: LEGO
at Boiling Springs Library, Boiling Springs SC |
| 🆓 | September 4, 2026
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm |
GCCA Nightshifts
at Greenville Center for the Creative Arts, Greenville SC |
| 💙🆓 | September 4, 2026
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm |
Hot Air Affair (Hot Air Balloon Festival)at Civic Center of Anderson, Anderson SC |
| 💙🆓 | September 5, 2026
7:00 am - 9:00 pm |
Hot Air Affair (Hot Air Balloon Festival) & Rural Ag Expoat Civic Center of Anderson, Anderson SC |
| 🆓 | September 5, 2026
8:00 am - 12:00 pm |
TD Saturday Market- Downtown Greenville
at Downtown Greenville, Greenville SC |
| 🆓 | September 5, 2026
8:30 am - 12:00 pm |
TR Farmers Market- Downtown Travelers Rest
at Trailblazer Park (Travelers Rest), Travelers Rest SC |
| 🆓 | September 5, 2026
9:00 am - 1:00 pm |
Fretwell Market
at Fretwell Market, Spartanburg SC |
| 🆓 | September 5, 2026
9:00 am - 12:00 pm |
Home Depot Kids Workshop
|
| 🆓 | September 5, 2026
10:00 am - 2:00 pm |
Little Lands
at Other Lands Brewery, Greenville SC |
| 🆓 | September 5, 2026
10:00 am - 11:00 am |
Storytime on the Steps
at M. Judson Booksellers, Greenville SC |
| 🆓 | September 5, 2026
11:00 am - 1:00 pm |
Kids Club - Ace Hardware Williamston and Honea Path
|
| 🆓 | September 5, 2026
11:00 am - 11:00 pm |
Saturdays in the South: A LAbor Day Weekend Tailgate
at PKL Park, Greenville SC |
| 🆓 | September 5, 2026
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm |
2026 Music in the Park
at Trailblazer Park (Travelers Rest), Travelers Rest SC |
| 💙🆓 | September 6, 2026
7:00 am - 9:00 pm |
Hot Air Affair (Hot Air Balloon Festival) & Rural Ag Expoat Civic Center of Anderson, Anderson SC |
| 🆓 | September 6, 2026
11:00 am - 2:00 pm |
Greer Farmers Market - Sports
at Greer City Park, Greer SC |
Did you love this list? There’s a lot more to explore.
- Free Things to Do in the Upstate: a list of great things to do that are free or very cheap
- Find more family-friendly events on our Kidding Around Greenville Calendar