Are you looking for the perfect way to keep those kids busy during spring break? Greenville, SC has so much to do, you’ll never be bored! Here’s a list of things to do, including day trips and great places to visit. Spring break for Greenville County is March 16th to March 20th, 2026.
This list focuses on things to do that are appropriate for families with school-age children. While there will still be activities that are appropriate for smaller kids, we didn’t include activities that are only for toddlers or preschoolers. Our Greenville calendar is the best place to find those activities.
Want to know more about spring break in Greenville? View our Ultimate Guide to Spring Break in Greenville for things to do, budget-friendly ideas, local travel, and more.
For more great adventures, see our huge list of Things to Do Near Greenville and Upstate SC
Spring Break Camps: Greenville, SC
Don’t miss our list of Spring Break Camps in Greenville and Spartanburg. We’re updating it as more camps are announced, so check back often. Just don’t wait too long to register!
Free Things to Do During Spring Break: Greenville, SC
Check out one of our 8 favorite playgrounds in Greenville.
Find one of these hidden gems in Greenville.
Take a frisbee and head to one of these 17 top parks with great outdoor spaces in Greenville.
Learn a new sport and play frisbee golf at one of these local courses.
Plan a hike at one of our favorite hiking spots near Greenville.
Try one of the places to mountain bike near Greenville.
Go on a train-inspired day trip with this list of everything train-related in Greenville.
Fly a kite at one of these perfect places for flying a kite.
Try one of many free things to do in downtown Greenville.
Watch for birds at Lake Conestee Nature Preserve.
See the waterfall at Cedar Falls Park or hike to one of these waterfalls near Greenville.
Play at Northwest Park and then visit the horses at the nearby equestrian park or try one of our other sunny parks in Greenville that are perfect for cooler spring days.
Ride bikes on the Swamp Rabbit Trail and catch lunch at the Swamp Rabbit Cafe & Grocery.
Enjoy the outdoors at Campbells Covered Bridge.
Don’t forget to check out our list of Inexpensive and cheap things to do over spring break
Great Trips for During Spring Break
Here are 26+ places that are an easy drive from Greenville!
Traveling to Western North Carolina? Choose a city and plan out your trip with our Guide of Things to Do in Western North Carolina! Or just check out one of these 24 other spots in Western North Carolina that our readers love.
Take a day trip to Asheville to see the Western North Carolina Nature Center.
Pack a lunch and enjoy the beauty of Issaqueena Falls at Stumphouse Tunnel.
Try one of these places to zip line near Greenville, SC. We especially enjoyed Upstate Zipline at Keowee-Toxaway State Park.
For the brave, head to Asheville Adventure Park for a zip line day to remember.
Also, don’t miss this great itinerary for Flat Rock, NC. You can easily combine with a trip to the Carl Sandburg home or the Hands On! Museum in neighboring Hendersonville.
Traveling to Charleston? Don’t miss Kidding Around Charleston where we feature multiple attractions.
See the flowers and play in a Peter Rabbit-themed children’s garden at the South Carolina Botanical Garden.
Enjoy a fun day at Columbia’s Riverbanks Zoo, EdVenture, or the South Carolina State Museum.
For families on a budget, our list of 10 budget-friendly family trips (under $25 for a family of four) is a great place to start looking for that next fun trip.
Check out these 10 delightful things to do at Clemson University, or try one of these 10 cool indoor activities in Clemson.
Try one of our day trip suggestions for South Carolina.
Traveling to Myrtle Beach? Check out our Myrtle Beach Travel Guide with tips on places to eat, stay, and play so you can make the best of your family trip!
Visit the Georgia Aquarium and the World of Coca-Cola in Atlanta.
Drive to one of the nearby science museums that offer reciprocal membership benefits for Roper Mountain Science Center members.
Tackle some great hiking trails like Rough Ridge off the Blue Ridge Parkway in NC.
Places to Go and Things to Do During Spring Break
Play mini-golf indoors at Group Therapy in Greenville.
Have a day of play at The Children’s Museum of the Upstate.
Visit Greenville Zoo and check out all of the wonderful animals.
Head to the Upstate Pinball Museum in Simpsonville for $10 play all day!
Take a fun drive through the Upstate and Western North Carolina to waterfalls that don’t require a hike!
Head to Athens, GA to see their beautiful botanical gardens, art museum, amazing playgrounds, and nature center, all for free.
Try one of our 10+ suggestions of indoor bounce houses, play parks, and trampoline parks in our Indoor Guide to Greenville.
Go roller skating at Roller Sports in Taylors.
Spend the day in Travelers Rest with this day itinerary And don’t forget to eat at the Whistle Stop.
Learn something new with one of these educational things to do in Greenville, SC.
Fly through the air on zip lines and ropes courses at Flying Rabbit Adventures in Greenville.
Visit one of these Day-Trip Worthy Towns in the Upstate, and spend less time in the car and more time exploring!
Take a self-guided tour on Friday and Saturday at Split Creek Farm and see baby goats.
See a gorgeous sunrise or sunset at any of these places
If the weather is warm enough, hang out at one of these awesome mountain sandy beaches
Go pick flowers! Spring flowers are ready for picking at several nearby farms! Here’s our list of places to pick flowers near Greenville, SC!
Watch our visit to Thompson Family Farms in Campobello, SC. We picked tulips.
March Spring Break Events
March is a wonderful time to get out with your family and enjoy the Upstate! Here are some events over spring break in Greenville, SC. You can find more events for April spring breakers in our events calendar!
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We would love to hear what fun plans you have for Spring Break!
Love all this great info gathered in one post! We are heading to Pawleys Island for the week!
Dont forget to checkout the Easter egg hunt in downtown Travelers Rest form now until Easter!
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Thanks, I added it!