(2026) Where to Go Strawberry Picking: Greenville, SC and the Upstate

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Looking for a place to go strawberry picking? Greenville, SC and the surrounding area have over a dozen farms just waiting for you to pick those juicy berries! If you don’t like doing the hard work yourself, you will also find farms that have prepicked berries for you. Here’s the inside scoop about which local farms to go strawberry picking in Greenville, Spartanburg, and the Anderson areas.

pick your own strawberries near Greenville, SC

And since we know how much you all love maps, we made one for all these strawberry farms:

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Moving to Greenville: Neighborhoods with Pools to Enjoy This Summer

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Are you looking to move to Greenville neighborhoods with pools? If you’re shopping for a home and looking at neighborhoods that offer pools as part of their amenities, you’ve come to the right places. We’re listing where to find pools in Greenville below. The real estate market is booming in Greenville, so why not pick a beautiful home in a neighborhood that has a pool you can enjoy with the kids in the summer.

Greenville Neighborhoods with pools
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The Best Places to Go Kite Flying Near Greenville, SC

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If you are looking to go kite flying near Greenville, SC, then these places will help you out! The sun is shining, flowers are blooming, breezes are blowing, and the children are begging to get back outside. It’s finally springtime in Greenville and conditions are becoming ideal for long weekends at beautiful parks, backyard cookouts, and most importantly: kite flying!

Where to go for kite flying near Greenville, SC

Read about the best places in Greenville to fly a kite below.

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Your Ultimate Guide to Kids Night Out: Greenville, SC and Spartanburg, SC

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Looking for kids’ night out events with childcare in Greenville and Spartanburg, SC? Parents in the Upstate have plenty of great options for safe, fun childcare while enjoying a night off, whether it’s for date night, a girls’ night, or even special occasions like Valentine’s Day.

Local organizations offer kids’ night out programs where you can drop off your children for a few hours, giving you time to relax, shop, or reconnect, while your kids enjoy supervised activities, games, and fun of their own.

Parents Night Out / Kids Night Out events near Greenville, South Carolina

To all those parents who have unlimited patience and smiles and bake cakes of rainbows, this story isn’t for you. Everyone else, listen up. We love and adore our little rugrats, but really, we need some downtime from the constant drain that is being a parent.

Tons of local businesses get that (thank goodness) and offer Kids Nights Out or Parents Night Out, which consists of parents dropping off their little treasures at a super fun place for a few hours and parents getting some peace and quiet. The kids will be well-taken care of, fed dinner or snacks, and will be so worn out by the time you get them that they will be begging for bedtime.

And it’s a good financial deal as well – you pay a flat fee for each child, and they get anywhere from three to four hours of entertainment. The kids are taken care of and get to eat. That rivals even the best babysitter deals.


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Parents’ Night Out: Greenville, SC

Events that are fun for kids and give parents a night out. Here are regular parent/kid’s night out events in Greenville, SC:

ACAC Fitness and Wellness
712 Congaree Road, Greenville | 864-331-2530
About: Kids enjoy themed nights plus dinner and dessert. Advanced registration is required. You don’t have to be a member to send your kid to Kids Night Out. Upcoming kids night out events include:
When: Second Friday Night of each month from 5:30-9:30 pm. Contact the front desk by calling 864.331.2530 or submit your request to participate on the ACAC events interest form.
Cost: $27/child
Ages: K5-7th grade
Upcoming Dates:

  • February 13, 2026 | Valentines
  • April 10, 2026 | Challenge Night: Game On!
  • May 8, 2026 | Fiesta Pool Party

Giggles Drop-in Childcare
About: Giggles offers an easy way for parents to get out of the house and just drop off their kids for a night out. You can purchase date night packages for Monday through Friday after 5 pm for 4 hours of care.
When: Monday through Friday for 4 hours; after 4 pm
Cost: Varies depending on the number of children; $150 – $350 for a 4-night package.
Ages: 1-12 years old
Contact: 3620 Pelham Rd Suite 1A, Greenville | 864.252.4252

Climb Blue Ridge
About: Climb Blue Ridge offers a Parents Night Out on the 2nd Saturday of every month. Kids can participate in climbing activities from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm.
When: Second Saturday of each month
Cost: $25 per child
Ages: 6 and older

Greenville County Recreation
About: Greenville Rec occasionally hosts Kids Night Out events at one of three community centers in the Greenville area. The events are themed, and each event offers different things.
When: Usually once per month; Check the Greenville County Recreation Calendar for updates.
Cost: $15 – $19 per child (dependent on residence)
Ages: K5 – 5th grade

Acrosmith Gymnastics
About: This gymnastics studio offers a Parent’s Night Out one Saturday per month from 6 pm – 9 pm. Kids can play on the vast amount of gymnastics equipment, and enjoy a pizza dinner during their stay.
When: One Saturday per month
Cost: $25; sibling discounts available (preregister for the lower price)
Ages: 5 and up

South Carolina Children’s Theatre
About:
During the school year (typically September – April), SCCT offers Kids Night Out Workshops, where kids can enjoy a movie, snacks, fun themed activities, and more.
When: Once per month during the school year
Cost: ~$40
Ages: K-5 – 5th Grade


Parent’s Night Out Options in Spartanburg, SC

YMCA Spartanburg Locations Parent’s Night Out Events

These monthly member perks book up quickly! They are free for families that have a current household membership to the YMCA, but must be reserved in advance.

Thomas E. Hannah YMCA
151 Ribault Street, Spartanburg | 864.585.0306

  • When: First Saturday each month from 5:30 pm-9:30 pm
    Dinner is NOT provided, and children need to bring a peanut-free snack with them.
  • Age: Children aged 6 weeks to twelve years old will participate in age-appropriate activities.
  • Cost: Free for YMCA Household members
  • Registration: Opens one week before; Registration closes Thursday before the event. Register at the front desk.

Willis Road YMCA
501 Willis Road, Spartanburg | 864.310.6400

  • When: Second Saturday each month from 5:30 pm-9:30 pm
    Dinner is NOT provided, and children need to bring a peanut-free snack with them.
  • Age: Children aged 6 weeks to twelve years old will participate in age-appropriate activities.
  • Cost: Free for YMCA members
  • Registration: Opens 1 week before; Registration closes Thursday before the event.

Middle Tyger YMCA
720 Shoals Road, Duncan | 864.433.9623

  • When: Third Saturday of each month from 5:30 pm-9:30 pm
    Dinner is NOT provided, and children need to bring a peanut-free snack with them.
  • Age: Children aged 6 weeks to twelve years old will participate in age-appropriate activities.
  • Cost: Free for YMCA Household members
  • Registration: Opens three weeks before; Registration closes Thursday before the event.

Now that you have child care for the night squared away, the hard part of what to do with a child-free night. Check out our suggestions for romantic dates and romantic restaurants in Spartanburg.


Summer Jobs for Teens: Greenville SC

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Are you looking for summer jobs for teens? Greenville, SC has dozens of options! We have tips for teens from a fellow teen about finding a summer job, plus a list of local businesses looking to hire teens for summer jobs in Greenville and the Upstate.

Summer jobs for teenagers near Greenville, South Carolina

Is your business hiring teens for summer 2026? Email Maria@kiddingaroundgreenville.com to be included on our list.

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15+ Beautiful Gardens You Should Explore Near Greenville, SC

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Does your family love to visit botanical gardens? Looking for an opportunity to introduce your child to the wonders of nature? Browse our list and find the best gardens near Greenville, SC to visit on a sunny afternoon.

Gardens near Greenville, SC

Gardens are a wonderful way to spend time outdoors with your family. Kids love gardens because they can examine leaves and rocks, search for fairies among the flowers, and spot insects and other wildlife.

Gardens in Downtown Greenville, SC

Pedrick’s Garden & Old Mill Garden

601 S Main Street, Greenville, SC

The most popular garden downtown is at the scenic and award-winning Falls Park on the Reedy. With beautiful flowerbeds, grassy knolls, and waterfalls, what’s not to love? The 32-acre park is home to several beautiful public gardens along the Reedy River and Vardry Creek.

People walking across the bridge at Falls Park in Greenville, SC

Two of my family’s favorite spots in Falls Park are The Carolina Foothills Garden Club Sanctuary and Pedrick’s Garden at Falls Park.

Pedrick’s Garden is a sunflower-themed garden featuring a fountain and raised flower beds in the shapes of sunflower petals. The two-acre garden is behind the West End Market along Vardry Creek, just behind Mellow Mushroom parking lot.

Cross the Botanical Bridge at Pedrick’s Garden and visit the shady and serene Carolina Foothills Garden Club Sanctuary. This route involves uneven stone steps. If you need a flatter or stroller-friendly, path, you can reach the sanctuary by following a path just behind the amphitheater stage in Falls Park. This is a quiet, peaceful spot with old stone walls, a narrow waterfall, and a gentle creek.

Just below the Main Street entrance of Falls Park is the Frances Beattie Rockgarden. Old Mill Garden is downstream from the falls. This lovely, landscaped area with an old stone wall and arbor is a popular wedding spot.

The Children’s Garden

Reedy View Drive, Greenville, SC

Rainbow walkway and garden at the Children's Garden

The Children’s Garden at Linky Stone Park is another downtown favorite. My son loves the Storybook Garden, featuring a gingerbread house and bear statues, and the Rainbow Garden. There is also an Alphabet Garden, a History Garden, and a Five Senses Garden with musical instruments and fragrant herbs. I love that it’s so shady with plenty of places to sit.

Greenville Rose Society Garden & The Sue Simpson Garden

The Greenville Rose Society Garden and The Sue Simpson Garden are two small gardens downtown. You can find them at 200 and 300 East Camperdown Way. Peak blooming times are from May to September. Both are very pretty gardens, and the Sue Simpson has plenty of shade and paths, but they aren’t places I’d take small children. There isn’t much for them to see or do there, and there is no street parking. I could only find parking at the surrounding businesses.

The Children’s Garden and Healing Garden at Cancer Survivors Park

52 Cleveland Street, Greenville, SC

The Children’s Garden and Healing Garden are at Cancer Survivors Park. Both gardens honor people of all ages fighting cancer and inspire courage and serenity. The Children’s Garden showcases walkways lined with flowers, trees, plants, swings, human-made waterfalls, and a powerful bronze statue by Charles Pate Jr entitled “Fear Not”. The Healing Garden is tucked away in a secluded area and is designed to invoke a sense of peace.

Rock Quarry Garden

East Washington and Cleveland Park Drive, Greenville, SC

Built on the site of a pre-Civil War era granite quarry, Rock Quarry Garden is a popular site for wedding and family photoshoots. With waterfalls, flower beds, grassy hills, and a stone bridge over a rocky stream, it’s a gorgeous place to take family photos or enjoy a picnic. Located in Cleveland Park, at the corner of McDaniel and Sherwood Street, the garden is easily accessible from the Swamp Rabbit Trail.

Kilgore-Lewis House Gardens

560 North Academy Street, Greenville, SC

White gazebo amidst trees at Kilgore-Lewis gardens.

My kids and I love wandering around the gardens at the Kilgore-Lewis House. There’s something old-fashioned and whimsical about this place, and my son is positive fairies live there. Both natural and landscaped areas, grassy meadows, a pond, a creek, and some picturesque bridges make the gardens a beautiful place to walk around and enjoy nature. The gardens are a certified backyard habitat, and there is plenty of wildlife to see, including chipmunks, squirrels, and lots of birds. Both the house and garden are free to visit, and docents are available for tours.

Gardens at Roper Mountain Science Center

402 Roper Mountain Road, Greenville, SC

The Butterfly Garden at Roper Mountain Science Center is lush with flowers that attract butterflies. The garden is made up of host plants, such as Echinacea and Aster, and nectar plants like violets, hollyhock, and snapdragons. You can spot several species of butterfly in the garden, including Monarchs, Tiger Swallowtails, and Red Admirals. Stone and dirt paths, benches, and statues complete this pretty area.

The Butterfly Garden is a certified National Wildlife Federation Schoolyard Habitat. The garden is only open to the public during special events, including Afternoon Explorations from September – May and during Summer Adventure from June – August.

Bright yellow and purple wildflowers

Roper Mountain Science Center also has a Herb and Heritage Garden at the Living History Farm. Visitors can see vegetables and herbs commonly grown in the 1800s, as well as composting bins and plants used for dying fibers.

Furman University

3300 Poinsett Highway, Greenville, SC

The Janie Earle Furman Rose Garden features more than 700 rose bushes, brick pathways, a fountain, and a 19th-century Florentine gazebo. This beautiful spot is a popular place for photos. People can also rent it for small, standing-only weddings. The rose garden is just off the trail that circles the lake and is close to the bookstore.

Entrance to rose garden with white gazebo

The Furman University Asian Garden and Place of Peace is further along the lake trail. The garden has a pond with lily pads and koi fish, bamboo, uncut bonsais, Japanese Maple trees, and a Chinese Evergreen Oak. The Place of Peace, a traditional Japanese temple, is across the street from the garden and up a flight of steps.

Trees and foliage around a pond with  the Furman clock tower in the background

While you’re there, be sure to check out the Susan Thomson Shi Garden just past the Bell Tower. It’s a sort of wild patch with flowers such as coneflowers and goldenrod.

Outside of the Townes Science Center, you can find a Rock and Botanical Garden, a greenhouse, and the Fiber/Dye Garden which grows cotton and lax and 15 plants for producing dyes. The plants are used in a variety of science courses.

Gardens in Spartanburg, SC

Hatcher Garden and Woodland Preserve

832 John B White Sr Boulevard, Spartanburg, SC

Foliage and flowers near a paved walkway

Hatcher Botanical Garden and Woodland Preserve is free to the public and a wonderful place for families to spend the day. With both paved and unpaved paths, wildflowers, waterfalls, ponds, observation decks, and several lovely places to picnic, Hatcher Gardens has a little bit of everything.

The trails are easy and about .25 miles each. Within the preserve’s 10 acres, you can find a butterfly garden, a medicinal garden, a native plant garden, and a hope and healing garden. They also offer group tours and educational programs. Hatcher Garden also has fun activities throughout the year including seasonal plant sales and workshops.

Spartanburg also has several arboretums that are free and open to the public. The spring flowers are stunning, and the fall colors are amazing.

Spartanburg Community College Arboretum

107 Community College Drive, Spartanburg, SC

Spartanburg Community College Arboretum has several unique gardens with trees, shrubs, and perennials. There is also an Outdoor Train Garden with a scale model train. The college uses the garden as an educational space for horticulture students.

Arboretum at USC Upstate

800 University Way, Spartanburg, SC

The Susan Jacobs Arboretum at the center of the Upstate University of South Carolina campus is 12 acres of walkways and indigenous foliage. There is also a large amphitheater, a creek, and a bog garden.

Wofford College Arboretum & Trails

429 N Church Street, Spartanburg, SC

The entire campus of Wofford College is considered a designated arboretum with more than 4,000 trees over 150 acres. There are three different tours of the arboretum, and the college provides guides at the start of each trail.

Milliken Arboretum

920 Milliken Rd, Spartanburg, SC

Located at the headquarters of Milliken & Company, The Milliken Arboretum is a nationally recognized arboretum. Within the 600 acres are more than 3,000 trees, many of them rare to South Carolina. There are several ponds, decorative fountains, trails, and open green spaces.

Morgan Square

Intersection of W. Main and N. Church Street in downtown Spartanburg

Not really a garden, but a lovely outdoor space, Morgan Square in downtown Spartanburg has several grassy areas, a bell tower, fountains, statues and brick pathways lined with a variety of plants and flowers. The square hosts several community events including Music on Main in the summer months, Flashback Fridays in April and May, and Skating on the Square from November through January.

Gardens Near Anderson, SC

South Carolina Botanical Gardens

150 Discovery Ln, Clemson, SC

The South Carolina Botanical Gardens in Clemson makes for a great little day trip. While the main exhibits are the Heritage Garden and the Children’s Garden, there are 295 acres of natural landscapes, nature trails, ponds, and even a red caboose.

My kids love it there, and I see something new every time. This is a wonderful place to visit again and again. There are also educational programs and events for kids and adults all year long.

Bright purple flowers growing in a garden with wooden trellis.

Gardens in Western North Carolina

North Carolina Arboretum

100 Frederick Law Olmsted Way, Asheville, NC

The North Carolina Arboretum in Asheville has garden exhibits, hiking, and biking trails, educational programs, and a cafe and gift shop. Some notable exhibits are the garden-scale model train that runs Saturdays and Sundays, a Stream Garden, a Quilt Garden, and a Bonsai Exhibit.

Asheville Botanical Gardens

151 W .T. Weaver Boulevard, Asheville, NC

Asheville Botanical Gardens are free, public gardens with a focus on plants native to Southern Appalachia. The garden’s 10 acres includes walking trails, streams, bridges, meadows, and woodland areas.

The Biltmore

1 Lodge Street, Asheville, NC

You won’t find more beautiful gardens than the ones at the Biltmore Estate in Asheville. They change out seasonally. The tulips and azaleas bloom in the spring, roses in late spring/early summer, sunflowers in late summer, and mums all throughout the fall. You can get tickets for just the gardens and grounds or both the grounds and the house. If you really love gardens, consider becoming a season passholder so you can see the gardens in their splendor all year round.

Tulips at Biltmore Estate in Asheville,  NC.

Bountiful Cities

408 Pearson Drive, Asheville, NC

If you’re looking for a garden that’s a little different, check out Bountiful Cities in Asheville. This group maintains three edible gardens as well as two more partner gardens around town.

Find more things to do in our Asheville, NC Guide.

Gardens Near Charlotte, NC

Head to Charlotte for even more options!
There are a lot of free gardens to explore. See our guide to gardens in Charlotte, NC.

Know of a garden we should add to our list? Share it in the comments!

10 Best Brunch Restaurants in Spartanburg, SC

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Looking for great restaurant for brunch in Spartanburg, SC?
There are a lot of restaurants in Hub City with brunch menus. How do you pick one? We asked our readers for their favorite brunch spots in Spartanburg and this list where they guided us. Here are our readers’ favorite brunch restaurants!

Best brunch in Spartanburg, SC

Hearing the word “brunch” just now brought a smile to your face, didn’t it?

Go ahead, try saying brunch to someone. Their face lit up, didn’t it? No one ever sounds upset over having to eat brunch. Usually consisting of an overindulgent entrée and beverage, this meal is meant to be savored and enjoyed at a relaxed pace.  Regardless of whether you slept in or had a busy morning and skipped breakfast, we have the perfect spots for you to grab brunch with your bunch. 


Looking for outdoor dining options in Spartanburg? These restaurants have outdoor dining spaces, with heat, so you can dine out in any weather.


Best Brunch Restaurants in Spartanburg, SC

We asked our readers where the best place to find brunch is in Spartanburg. Here are the top 10 brunch spots in Spartanburg according to our readers and what makes them the favored spots.

Dray: Bar & Grill

1800 Drayton Road, Spartanburg SC 29333 | 864.310.4177 | Brunch hours: 11 am to 2:30 pm
Dray: Bar & Grill is quickly becoming one of the most popular places in Spartanburg. The outdoor fireside dining, delicious hand-crafted drinks, and mouthwatering dishes created by Chef Bob Munnich have made it quickly rise to the top of all of our lists on Kidding Around.

Love Dray: Bar & Grill. Great handcrafted cocktails and the food is always fresh and delicious. Our go-to spot!

Samantha C

Plus the kids can be loud outside and no one cares

Megan B
Brunch cocktail at Dray Bar & Grill

Mon Amie Morning Café

2601 East Main Street, Spartanburg SC 29307 | 864.541.7981 | Brunch hours: 8 am to 2 pm
Adding some French country chic to Main Street, Mon Amie graciously serves breakfast all day. Sweet and savory crepes adorn the menu with some clever twists on southern fare. Feeling Emily goes to Paris? Try their Parisienne Crème French Toast. Ooh la la!

I’ve never had anything there I didn’t love.

Eddie E.

The New Orleans crepe is hands down the best thing on the menu

Cassie L.B.

Mon Amie – wonderful coffee & crepes

Jordan M.

New Groove Artisan Brewery

4078 HYW 9 Boiling Springs, SC 29316 | 864.586.3900 | Brunch hours: 12 pm to 6 pm
Ever had BBQ for brunch? New to the list, New Groove Brewery shows us how. We spy bacon gravy and all that goodness with their buttermilk cathead brisket biskets! This #BRAWNch suggestion is a great add!

Cribbs Kitchen

226 B. West Main Street, Spartanburg SC 29301 | 864.699.9669 | Sunday hours: 11-2 pm
5850 Reidville Road, Moore SC 29369 | 864.610.1537 | Brunch hours: 11-2 pm
The Cribb family has been making people happy with their food for several generations. You can enjoy a custom-made cocktail and items from a seasonal brunch menu.

Cribbs – bottomless mimosas & excellent food

Jordan M.

Willy Taco

930 East Main Street, Spartanburg | 864.327.8228 | Brunch Hours: Sunday 10 am
When you think of brunch, you typically don’t think of breakfast chimichangas or Mexican-inspired chicken & waffles. But Willy Taco offers a Sunday Funday Brunch menu with these two items and more.

Crepe Factory

12 Main Street, Inman | 864.708.3772 | 9 – 11:30 am
The Crepe Factory is located just outside of Spartanburg in Inman and offers a brunch-specific menu. You’ll find both sweet and savory crepes as well as a brunch burger, avocado toast, and more on the menu.

CityRange Steakhouse Grill

774 Spartan Boulevard, Spartanburg | 864.327.3333 | Sunday 11 am – 3 pm
Did you know that CityRange has a Sunday Brunch Buffet? For $30/adult and $13/child, you can experience an all-you-can-eat brunch buffet with a variety of options. Top it off with a beignet or mimosa or crafted cocktail, and your Sunday Brunch will top the rest.

Eggs Up Grill

5844 Reidville Road, Moore | 864.485.3091 | 6 am – 2 pm
Known for its breakfast menu, Eggs Up also offers a Big City Brunch menu. You’ll find items like Coastal Crab Benedict, Crispy Chicken & Biscuit Platter, Cali Mac & Cheese Bowl, and more on the menu.

We hope the next time you decide to combine the first two meals of the day, you do so at a relaxed pace.

Did we leave off your favorite place to enjoy brunch? Let us know in the comments!

Spartanburg SC Restaurants

Looking for more great restaurants? Here are some of the best restaurants in Spartanburg, SC!

15+ Places Where Kids Can Make Art Near Greenville, SC

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Are you looking for kids’ crafts near Greenville, SC? Have kids who love to make art? There are lots of places in Greenville where kids can get creative. Children can benefit from local art teachers while parents keep all that paint, clay, and glue off their tables, walls, and carpets. Everybody wins! Here’s a list of places in Greenville where kids can make art.

Places for kids to create art near Greenville SC

Creating art—whether coloring on a blank piece of paper, painting a canvas, or working with clay—plays an important role in childhood development and can even help adults cope with depression. Art and creativity are especially valuable for children, as they have been shown to improve fine motor skills, boost self-confidence, support visual learning, strengthen decision-making skills, increase cultural awareness, encourage inventiveness, and even contribute to improved academic performance.

Greenville has many places where kids (and **ahem** parents) can create art. Some of them even offer events for free, like First Friday and Artisphere. We’ve also compiled several places that offer summer art camps. So pick a few and let the creative juices flow.

15+ Places Where Kids Can Be Artistic Near Greenville

1. Brandi Grover Mixed Media

Brandi is an amazing local artist we just love who created an entire coloring book of places in and around the Upstate. She even created some free coloring pages for our readers. But she also has numerous art classes around the area that kids can take! Visit her Facebook page for the most up-to-date offerings.

Brandi Grover Art

2. TR Makers Co

This adorable, unassuming shop is right in downtown beautiful Travelers Rest and sells pottery, dolls, clothes, and coffee mugs from local artists. But TR Makers Co also holds playdates for kids that center around all kinds of different art mediums, from printing on bags and t-shirts to making little terrariums with tiny plants.

They also offer a mini makers art program for younger children three times per month. Kristin, the owner, is patient and kind and a mom herself, so she totally understands how to work with little ones (or big kids) and teaches them all about how to be a maker.

Read our Kidding Around review of TR Makers Co.

TR Makers Co
3 S. Main Street, Travelers Rest, SC | 864-610-0996

3. The Children’s Museum of the Upstate

The bottom level of The Children’s Museum of the Upstate houses an art studio where kids can paint or color or do whatever art project is going on. They have clothing covers the kids can wear, which is considerate (for us parents at least). It’s a great little place to let children break out their inner artist.

The Children’s Museum of the Upstate
300 College Street, Greenville | 864-233-7755

4. TReehouse Café & Studio

Take an hour or two and bring your child to TReehouse Café & Studio in Travelers Rest for some painting, coloring, and good food. This café is a great place to grab a coffee, baked goods, and sandwiches, but they also have an entire “art bar” down the center of the restaurant where kids and adults can get lost in creating art.

TReehouse Café & Studio
27 South Main Street, Travelers Rest | 864-610-2266

5. Yellowbobbypins

Lauren Runion is a seasoned artist who has a way with kids. Yellowbobbypins offers art classes at their studio at Hampton Station near Downtown Greenville throughout the week for kids ages 2 – 12. You can sign up ahead of time for themed classes or purchase a semester worth of art classes to attend. They also have summer camps, online art classes, birthday party packages, and more!

Yellowbobbypins
1320 Hampton Avenue Ext, Bay 6, Greenville | 864-238-0599

6. Greenville Center for Creative Arts

This place is not only an exceptional center for encouraging kids in the arts, but the people who run it are some of the sweetest people I’ve met in Greenville. Every time I’ve brought my kids in for First Friday, the staff are so kind and helpful. It’s easy to see they care about kids and aren’t phased when a child decides they would rather paint the chair than the project on the table.

The Greenville Center for Creative Arts also has an incredible lineup of classes and camps for kids ages 5-12, including instruction on painting and drawing.

Check out our KAG Review of Greenville Center for Creative Arts.

Greenville Center for Creative Arts
101 Abney Street, Greenville | 864-735-3948

7. Mauldin Cultural Center

The Art Haven, a family-owned business, has been teaching art in Greenville since 1996. They run the art classes at the Mauldin Cultural Center, which consist of pottery, painting, pastels, and oils for kids in grades first and through teens.

The Art Haven
101 E. Butler Road, Mauldin | 864-395-6946

Art for kids at Artisphere
Kids activities at Artisphere in Greenville, SC

8. Artisphere

Artisphere, one of the largest art festivals in the Southeast, happens in downtown Greenville every spring. And they have a fantastic – and mostly free – kids’ zone, which has tons of crafts for kids to do. Artisphere is a blast for kids to learn about art (my kids stared at the pottery guy for an embarrassingly long time) and have fun testing out their own skills.

Artisphere festival in Greenville, South Carolina

Want to learn more about Artisphere? Check out our Kidding Around Review of The Artisphere Festival.

9. Vino & Van Gogh

With art classes, art summer camps, and Mini Picasso after-school classes for small children, Vino & Van Gogh is a great place to let kids test their creative limits.

Vino & Van Gogh
1818 Augusta Street, Suite 112, Greenville | 864-909-9130

10. Greenville County Museum of Art (GCMA)

GCMA hosts free Sundays at 2 family events (you must register) as well as great summer art camps. Plus, you can visit the museum for free.

Greenville County Museum of Art
420 College Street, Greenville | 864-271-7570

11. Make and Believe

This art studio offers a monthly kid open studio, kid workshops, adult workshops, preschool playgroup, and private classes at their location in the Simpsonville Arts Center. Students ages 3 – adult will learn about art and artists, develop confidence, and celebrate their own unique selves.

Make and Believe Artists
110 Academy Street, Simpsonville | 864-245-3977

Crafts for kids in Greenville, SC ReCraft
ReCraft Greenville

12. ReCraft Greenville

ReCraft Greenville has a Maker Space dedicated to crafting with reusable and recycle materials! Children can select from dozens of items to make their own creations. The cost is $8 per person. This is available Wednesdays through Saturdays 10 am to 5 pm.

To learn more about ReCraft, check out our Kidding Around Review of ReCraft!

Recraft Creative ReUse Center in Greenville, South Carolina

ReCraft Greenville
2439 Laurens Road, Greenville | 864-365-6456

13. The Painted Palmetto

The Painted Palmetto in Spartanburg, South Carolina

The Painted Palmetto (formerly A Cut Above) in Downtown Spartanburg offers kids’ art classes, mommy and me art classes, summer camps, birthday parties, and special crafting events where you can create to your heart’s content. They even offer a Cricut 101 workshop, so you can begin your next DIY adventure.

The Painted Palmetto
200 Ezell Street, Spartanburg | 864-285-0220


We both have a passion for creating that we want to share with the next generation. We love hand crafting unique items for others to enjoy as well as introducing children to the amazing world of creating things with your own hands!

Owner: Emily Patterson

14. Wine and Design Art Buzz Kids Classes

Ignite your child’s creativity with Art Buzz Kids at Wine & Design Greenville! They offer high-energy painting sessions every weekend, along with special workshops for school breaks and immersive summer camps. Whether your kids are joining a Saturday class to paint whimsical animals or celebrating a birthday with a custom art party, Art Buzz Kids’ artists provide step-by-step guidance that makes every child feel like a pro.

Wine and Design
1175 Woods Crossing Road, Suite 1B, Greenville | 864-288-1260

15. DMCostaCeramics

Dianna is a local artist, educator, and owner of DMCostaCeramics. She offers pottery classes for adults and kids over five years old, kids’ drop-in clay classes, small group summer camp, as well as clay workshops.

DMCostaCeramics
Fullerton Ct, Simpsonville (Whitehall Plantation) | 631-716-5077

16. Splatter, Glow & Paint

Color Me Greenville is the city’s only splatter paint studio with glow-in-the-dark sessions, sneaker painting, and cake decorating. So, go fling some paint together. Kids will love the glow-in-the-dark painting and the birthday party options.

Color Me Greenville
50 Liberty Lane, Greenville | 864-724-6863

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Color Me Greenville

17. PurrPoseful Art Studio

PurrPoseful Art Studio in downtown Greenville blends humane education with creative art instruction for kids ages 7-13 and offer a welcoming space for animal-loving kids to make art that saves lives. Along with weeknight classes, the studio offers customizable lessons, workshops, and camps.

PurrPoseful Art Studio
Downtown Greenville | 864-754-7582

18. Hearts of Clay

Hearts of Clay is a family-friendly treasure located right behind WestGate Mall. They offer walk-in pottery painting, canvas painting, and stuffy-stuffing. They also offer monthly walk-in days for hand-building with clay and frequent classes on a variety of arts, including glass-blowing.

Hearts of Clay
660 Spartan Blvd, Ste 20, Spartanburg | 864-57-2228


Class and Activity Guide

Are you looking for more fun classes and activities for your children? Check out our Kidding Around Class & Activity Guide!

20+ Free or Cheap Things to Do in Spartanburg, SC

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Are you looking for free things to do in Spartanburg, SC? Do you have an idea in your head that doing something fun with your kids in Spartanburg is going to cost money (and probably a lot of it)? We are setting the record correct today once and for all: Spartanburg has tons of fun free things to do and even more that are really cheap.

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Camping Near Greenville, SC: 25+ Campgrounds That Are Perfect for Kids

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For even more outdoor adventure ideas, see Things to Do Outside.

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