Looking for fun things to do for Halloween for toddlers in Greenville, SC? Or maybe some Halloween events for babies? One of the highlights of having small children, if we are honest with ourselves, is dressing them. And costuming in October is even more rewarding and adorable. We at Kidding Around Greenville think we can help. Here’s a list of costume-happy activities without late hours or spooky décor. They are the perfect formula for toddlers and babies! Besides, we all need another excuse to coo over our little skunks and dragons.
Read on for some tot-friendly destinations in Greenville to try this year.
Looking for more? Don’t miss our enormous Guide to Halloween Events in Greenville and Spartanburg!
Ticketed Trick-or-Treating for Small Fries
Boo in the Zoo
Possibly the most well-known local Halloween event, Boo in the Zoo, is a kid-friendly path through the zoo. Twenty treat spots await you! Your baby’s or toddler’s jack-o-lantern will be stocked. While it’s unlikely you’ll see many animals out in their enclosures, the reptile house and all restrooms are open. The Greenville Zoo does a terrific job decorating the grounds in a kid-friendly way and provides popular character experiences and photo opportunities. Dress up and enjoy! Buy tickets in advance or at the gate.
The Greenville Zoo – 150 Cleveland Park Greenville, SC, 29601
Register for Boo in the Zoo!
Trick-or-Treat at TCMU
Trick-or-Treat at TCMU is perfect for little ones. On Saturday, October 25th, 2025, children and families will wind their way through the museum, collecting candy from community vendors and sponsors. This event is happening at both TCMU locations in Greenville and Spartanburg from 9 am – 4:30 pm. Note: Tickets are timed and should be purchased in advance.
Register for Trick-or-Treat at TCMU Greenville
Register for Trick-or-Treat at TCMU Spartanburg
Halloween Themed Events At Your Local Library
Greenville County Library System
- Family Craft Night: Not So Spooky
October 23rd, 2025 from 5 – 7 pm at the Five Forks Branch. - Lollipops Concert: Creepy Pair of Underwear!
October 11th, 2025, 11:30 – 12:00 pm at Hughes Main Library and 10:00 – 10:30 am at the Greer Branch - Bilingual Storytime: Day of the Dead/ Día de los Muertos
October 24th, 2025 from 4:30 pm – 5:15 pm at the Hughes Main Library. - Spooktacular Stories
October 27th, 2025 from 10 am – 10:30 at the Travelers Rest, October 27th at the 10 am – 10:30 am at the Five Forks Branch, October 27th, from 10- 10:30 at the Mauldin Branch, October 28th from 10 am – 10:30 am at the Hughes Main Library, October 28th, from 10 am – 10:30 am at the Berea Branch, October 28th, from 10 am – 10:30 am at the Greer Branch, October 29th, 2025 from 10 am – 10:30 at both the Fountain Inn Branch and the Pelham Branch, and on Halloween from 10 am – 10:30 am at the Taylors Branch. - Not-So-Spooky Toddler Tales
October 27th, 2025 from 10 am – 10:30 am at the Greer Branch and on October 30th, 2025 from 10 am – 10:30 am at the Hughes Main Library! - Musical Jamboree: Monster Mash
October 27th, 2025 from 10 am – 10:30 am at the Hughes Main Library, October 28th, 2025 from 10- 10:30 am at the Pelham Road Branch, October 29th, from 10- 10:30 am at the Five Forks Branch, and October 30th, from 10-10:30 am at the Simpsonville Branch. - Bouncing Babies Boo Bash
October 28th, 2025 from 10 am – 10:30 am at the Five Forks Branch and Simpsonville Branch, October 29th at the TR Branch, and October 30th from 11 – 11:00 am at the Pelham Road Branch and at the Hughes Main Branch .
October Tell-Me-a-Story Theatre” at the SCCT
During October, you can watch a FREE “Tell-Me-a-Story Theatre” at the South Carolina Children’s Theatre with a reading and performance of Click, Clack, Moo: Cows that type by Doreen Cronin .
- Tuesday, October 7th, 2025– 10 am and 11 am
- Saturday, October 11th, 2025– 10:30 am
Free Festivals with Trick-or-Treating Perfect for Little Ones
“Autumn Harvest” at the TD Saturday Market
Main Street – Greenville, SC 29602
October 25th, 8:00 am-12:00 pm (trick-or-treating)
The last Saturday in October, the TD Saturday Market continues an adorable tradition of kids’ costumes, trick-or-treating, games, and a costume contest. The morning timing for trick-or-treating is miraculous, you must agree. Perfect for the small fries! Bring along your reusable shopping bags to stock up on autumn produce and artisan wares while your costumed kidlet is admired. Reference the TD Saturday Market website for the costume contest and group game times.
Side street parking is available for your visit, though we recommend the Richardson Street Garage for easy access to the market.
Boo Bash at the Haywood Mall
Saturday, October 18th, 2025 from 11 am – 1 pm
Take your little trick or treating on a candy trail through the mall, visiting multiple stores for candy, while catching the Sanderson Sisters performing at the bash. There is even a costume contest. This event is great because it is indoors, which is a plus if the weather decides to change, and many of the vendors give out small toys and games instead of just receiving candy.
Not-So-Spooky Spooktacular Trail
October 25th, 2025: 3 pm – 5 pm | Not-So-Spooky Spooktacular Trail | Take Heart Church
Downtown Trick or Treating in Travelers Rest
Saturday, October 25th, 2025: 3 pm – 5 pm | Downtown Trick or Treating in Travelers Rest
This trick or treating event is a lot of fun for little ones. They will get to walk around the downtown area and collect candy while wearing their favorite costume! There will also be free face painting and games at the gazebo. Just be sure to bring a stroller in case those little legs get tired of walking.
Adjusting to a new baby is challenging enough, and toddlers can prove unpredictable when out late or off-schedule. You shouldn’t have to miss out on every holiday tradition, though! Kidding Around Greenville hopes that we can play a small part in starting new Halloween family traditions for your growing family.
Our own Bethany Winston did the tiresome job of compiling these opportunities, and, boy, are we grateful. Please let us know how it goes, and happy costuming!
Looking for more? Don’t miss our enormous Guide to Halloween Events in Greenville!
