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10 Cheap Birthday Party Ideas in Greenville, SC for $100 or Less

Are you looking for cheap birthday party options or free places to have a birthday party for your child in Greenville, SC? Birthdays on a budget are totally possible. Here’s a list of local birthday party venues and services that cost less than $100 (some are even free).

For even more birthday party ideas be sure to see our Ultimate Guide to Birthday Parties in Upstate, SC.

Do you feel overwhelmed by the work involved in throwing a birthday party completely by yourself at home but don’t have the budget to spend hundreds on a venue or entertainment?

No worries! Here’s our list of cheap and inexpensive birthday parties to the rescue. We have several ideas for venues and entertainers that offer budget options under $100. Some of these parties are almost free and others include a venue and entertainment for a low fee.

This article does include information about our sponsors as well as other reader-recommended businesses in Greenville. Prices and details may change without notice.

Cheap Birthday Party Ideas: Greenville, SC

Mini Golf Party Package at McPherson Park

McPherson Park has a free and beautiful mini-golf course. So gather a few friends, some putters, and balls, enjoy the park, and make party planning easy. And, for just $75 you can have the City of Greenville help out with their Mini Golf Party Package! The package includes 20 putters, 20 balls, scorecards, and pencils. You can reserve your package on the City of Greenville reservation website. There are also shelters to rent, or if your party is small, there is ample shade to spread some blankets for a birthday picnic or tea party.

Free mini-golf at McPherson Park in Greenville, SC

Local Parks

A popular way in the warmer months to save money on a birthday party is to rent a picnic shelter near a fun playground. The price is typically dependent on the area and the size of the pavilion, so a good way to save money is to look for small shelters at the nicer parks. Some great choices are:

Runway Park – Greenville’s Downtown Airport’s Runway Park shelter is popular due to its location right beside an active runway and its airplane-themed playground. The small shelter rents for just $90 for a two-hour rental on Fridays-Sundays to $60 for a three-hour rental on Mondays-Thursdays.

This playground is very hot and has little shade though so plan an evening party if your party is in one of the hottest months of the year, otherwise, you may find it too hot to really enjoy the play equipment.

See our review of Runway Park for more information.

Kids Planet at Century Park in Greer is also a great park to have your next affordable birthday party. They rent several picnic shelters in various sizes that are budget-friendly, all of which are located beside all the playgrounds. Your kids can play around the parks and come back for pizza and drinks at the picnic table. Shelter rental prices range from $20-$30 for small or large shelters if you are a resident of Greer, and $30-$40 for nonresidents. Rentals are for 2-hour time slots and must be reserved ahead of time.

Of course, there are many, many more picnic shelters available in town. You can find a complete list of the websites for information on these shelters in our Birthday Party Guide to Greenville.

There are also several Community Centers available for not much more than $100. One reader mentioned that the Bobby Pearse Community Center was great and even came with a kitchen and easy access to a playground.

Fire Stations

Some fire stations offer birthday parties for free, though a donation is typically requested. The best way to determine if your local fire station offers this benefit is just to call and ask. Plus, what kid doesn’t love a firefighter birthday party theme? Please note that this list is subject to change, but these local fire stations have allowed birthday parties in the past, though pricing is unknown.

Pepsi Party Pack

If you have a child turning 6, don’t forget to pick up their Pepsi Party Pack. This free special package is filled with tickets to area attractions and also includes supplies for a Pepsi Party. It’s completely free but there are only specific days that you can claim it. It comes with some simple party favors like soda, pencils, tattoos, and balloons to create the perfect birthday party at home.

Climb@Blue Ridge

KAG-Reader-recommended Climb@Blue Ridge offers parties at $12 per person with a minimum of 8 people. Bring your birthday cake or ice cream and party decor and enjoy 1 hour of climbing and 30 minutes of cake and presents at your kid’s next birthday bash!

Greenville Zoo

Though the Greenville Zoo is currently restructuring its birthday party packages, a cheaper and more informal option for a birthday is to purchase Greenville Zoo tickets. You can purchase adult tickets for $12 each, and children’s tickets for $9 each online. For a small birthday party of 5 kids and 4 adults, the total would be less than $100, and the zoo activities will make for a special day.

The adjoining Cleveland Park also has several small shelters (not the large ones right beside the big playground) available to rent for as little as $60/day or $40/half day.

Craft Stores

If you have a group of craft lovers looking for a place to create, then ReCraft Creative Reuse Center may be a good option for your kid’s birthday party. The center does not have birthday party packages specifically, but for a nominal fee of $7 per crafter, your kids can create from a collection of over 100 loose parts materials. Reservations can be made for up to 10 crafters by calling ahead of time.

Recraft Creative ReUse Center in Greenville, South Carolina

Find out why we LOVE ReCraft Greenville in our Kidding Around Review!

Restaurants

Several fast-food restaurants offer party packages or will allow you to reserve a table and bring in a cake if you make prior arrangements for a simple birthday celebration.

Birthday Party policies and offerings vary from location to location, but Chick-fil-A is also a popular place to host a kids’ birthday. Their Taylors, SC Wade Hampton location has an indoor playground, which would be a good option for smaller parties.

SC State Park

An interesting birthday party idea for families who love the outdoors is visiting a SC State Park! You can have a huge picnic, and in the summer months play on the sandy beach at places like Paris Mountain State Park or Table Rock State Park.

Admission varies by location, but it is typically less than $20 for a family of 4. Plus, if anyone is a SC All Parks Passport holder, you can get your carload in for free! Paris Mountain State Park is a great option! It has a sandy beach, playground, large green space, easy hiking trails for kids around Lake Placid, and even volleyball. You’ll have the perfect birthday party relaxing in the sunshine and enjoying your friends and family.

Carolina Cheer

This indoor gym offers birthday parties for a gym venue rental fee + $6/child so if you have 10 kids, the cost is less than $100. Parents can bring in anything they like and Carolina Cheer provides tables, chairs, and tablecloths. They are located in Greer. *Note: We are still waiting on pricing confirmation or changes for 2024. Please contact Carolina Cheer directly for pricing.

If you live on the Spartanburg side of the Upstate, be sure to also check out our list of Inexpensive Birthday Parties in Spartanburg.

What inexpensive birthday party packages would you recommend in Greenville?

2025 Biggest Birthday Party Bash Guide

This year’s event has even more fun activities planned. Please read through this guide in order to plan your evening and not miss anything. Note: This event has a lot of partners and fun activities. There may be some adjustments and changes from this plan.

Check-in Procedures

Tips for the Event

The Biggest Birthday Party Bash in Greenville

Don’t Miss ANY Fun

What’s going on at our Birthday Bash? Use the buttons below to navigate around so you don’t miss any fun!

5:30 pm to 6:30 pm Outside

Outdoor Pre-Event Fun

6:30 pm to 8:30 pm inside TCMU

Lower Floor

Main Floor

Upper Floor

Pre-Event Outdoor Fun from 5:30-6:30 PM

This year’s birthday bash is better than ever with a HUGE outdoor pre-event starting at 5:30 pm. We have lots of fun, FREE things and giveaways planned, like Free Konas from Kona Ice Greenville for every kid, Free Clutch Coffee Bar drinks for each guest, a free Take & Build with Plus Plus, and meet the Papa Bear mascot and get a free carwash (limit to 1-per family) with Papa Bear Car Wash. Be sure to stop by Wildlife Geeks table for some fun animal interactions!

Papa Bear Car Wash:

Prize: Free Year of Membership and swag basket

Plus Plus:

Prize: activity basket valued at $75

Kidding Around Greenville:

AT THEIR TABLE: Pick up a free issue of the Greenville Journal to see our new feature and get a Golly sticker

Wildlife Geeks:

AT THEIR TABLE: Learn about and interact with animals

Check-in Procedures

Weather permitting, we will start checking-in guests by 5:30 pm outside. Please bring your e-ticket issued by Simple Tix. You will receive a wristband once you have been checked in.

Once you receive your wristband, you can start enjoying the outside vendors and freebies. Outside vendors will remain outside from 5:30-6:30 pm.

Doors will open by 6:30 pm. You may enter with your wristband or by scanning your ticket at the door. Please understand that we work hard to get everyone in the building as safely and quickly as possible but it will take several minutes to check everyone in.

Please note that no food or drinks are allowed inside the museum. Dispose of your trash before entering the building.

The Main Event: Golly’s Birthday Bash

Everything You Need to Know about the Lower Floor
Characters & Highlights: Bubbles the Goldfish Mascot, seed planting activity, Elsa & Ariel, Cupcake Decorating Station with Tip Top Cake Shop and yogurt lassi drinks from Kolapasi Indian Canteen, Corn Hole, and our Birthday Party Make Over Station. See the link above for full activities and prizes on this floor!
Everything You Need to Know about the Main Floor Characters & Highlights: Reedy Rip’It the Greenville Drive Mascot, paint & decorate your own birthday cake craft & Take a Photo with Golly. See the link above for full activities and prizes on this floor!
Everything You Need to Know about the Upper Floor Characters & Highlights: Join Belle & Tiana on the dance floor as DJ Pre-K gets the party started, and meet Cat in the Hat. See the link above for full activities and prizes on this floor!

Tips & Tricks

Kolapasi Indian Canteen will be providing bags this year for you to carry all of their prizes and treats! Kids’ bags include: a Free Coupon for a Kids’ Meal at Habit Burger Upstate, a free Coupon for a Kids’ Meal to Kolapasi Indian Canteen, and a coupon for a Free Kiddie Pudding Cup (purchase required) from PuddN’ Creations.

Be sure to visit every vendor to see if you won one of our amazing door prizes (over $3,000 in prizes)! Winner names will be displayed at the tables.

Head up or down first. If you are one of the first to enter the building, we recommend heading to one of the popular activities on the upper & bottom floors first before they develop lines.

Focus on visiting the vendors first. We have packed our event with fun, and our event is limited to two hours since our event is after the museum’s public hours. Be sure to look over the schedule ahead of time to know what activities you want to prioritize. We would rather you have a great time and have more than enough to do than not enough activities to fill your time!

The Scoop on the Lower Level

Head down the stairs or elevator to the lower floor for a space packed full of fun. Remember to visit each vendor (numbered yellow rectangles) to see if you won a giveaway prize.

Across from the Elevator:

First Presbyterian Academy:

PRIZE: A coupon for a waived Application Fee for the 25-26 school year valued at $175 along with FPA swag bag.
AT THEIR TABLE: Seed planting in a pot activity

Cherry Orchard Pediatric Dentistry & Oral & Implant Surgery:

PRIZE: Gift Certificate to South Carolina Children’s Theatre
AT THEIR TABLE: Dental related word games – word search, crossword puzzles, etc.

Waterworks Exhibit:

Find Bubbles the Goldfish Mascot

Goldfish Swim School

PRIZE: Swim tote + goggles + towel + 3 months of free lessons! ($450 value)
AT THEIR TABLE: Get your photo with Bubbles the Goldfish Swim School Mascot and then join a scavenger hunt with the Bubbles and Friends mat in the Waterworks exhibit. Plus a prize wheel.

Cafeteria:

Create a crown, confetti hair fun, find Elsa, get a yogurt drink, and decorate a cupcake.

Tip Top Cake Shop:

AT THEIR TABLE: decorate birthday cupcakes (For children, while supplies last)

Kolapasi Indian Canteen:

Get a free yogurt lassi

The Little Gym:

PRIZE: 1 Free Month of Membership ($125 value)
AT THEIR TABLE: Decorate your own party crown station

Pigtails & Crewcuts:

PRIZE: 10-haircut package valued at $224
AT THEIR TABLE: Free confetti hair gel treatment for children

Kidding Around Greenville:

AT THEIR TABLE: Tattoo art

Be Anything Room:

Dance Without Limits:

AT THEIR TABLE: Dance party with an obstacle course for kids including a mini trampoline, hula hoops, cones, and a small wedge mat

THINC Chiropractic:

PRIZE: Wellness Package with a Certificate for a New Patient Appointment and other wellness goodies.
AT THEIR TABLE: Education and Free Neurological Scans

St. Joseph’s Catholic School:

PRIZE: IGLOO Cooler Prize pack – Igloo Maxcold Extra Large Ice (2), Igloo Rival 1 quart jug, and Igloo 60 Quart Latitude Roller Cooler. ($111 value)
AT THEIR TABLE: Corn hole activity

The Scoop on the Main Level

*Sensory-Friendly Space with dimmed lights and headphones available in the Dream Theater located to the right as you walk into the main entrance of the museum.

Take a picture with Golly & find Reedy Rip ‘It

Front Entrance:

The Children’s Museum of the Upstate:

Prize: Dreamer membership (3-5 person membership to TCMU) $240 value

Healthy Heroes Exhibit:

Prisma Health Urgent Care:

AT THEIR TABLE: Urgent Care info & swag

Swim Lessons with Mary:

PRIZE: 4 pack of flexible private 30 min lessons at the Greenville or Spartanburg indoor location ($200 value)

Publix & What’s Cookin’ Kitchen area:

STRIDES Tutoring:

AT THEIR TABLE: Spin the wheel to win a prize

Shriners Children’s Hospital:

AT THEIR TABLE: Promo items & information

Bank Exhibit:

Greenville Federal Credit Union:

PRIZE: $100 VISA gift card
AT THEIR TABLE: Money modeling activity & free packs of flower seeds to encourage “planting the seeds of savings”

Wheels on the Ground Exhibit:

Challenge Island:

PRIZE: Summer Camp Giveaway (Value of $155)
AT THEIR TABLE: $10 off coupons for Summer Camp

Yellowbobbypins Art Camp:

PRIZE: Free week of summer camp (value of $235)
AT THEIR TABLE: Kids will use tempera paint sticks and foam stickers to decorate their own “Birthday Cake”. The “cakes” have a magnet attached so they can hang on refrigerators with pride!

Wings in the Air Exhibit:

Upstate Kids Consignment:

AT THEIR TABLE: Planting seeds activity

The Climber Area:

Ivybrook Academy Five Forks Campus:

PRIZE: Ivybrook Merchandise & Children’s books – Value $25
AT THEIR TABLE: Say hello to Ivy, Ivybrook Academy’s mascot and spin the wheel to win a prize

The Scoop on the Upper Level

Head upstairs and join the dance floor with DJ Pre-K and our princesses, Belle and Tiana.

Grandma Betty’s Farm exhibit:

Judson Mill Play Cafe:

PRIZE: Family Monthly Pass ($60 value, up to 6 kids)

Sylvan Learning of Greenville:

PRIZE: Free Insight Assessment and one month at Sylvan.
AT THEIR TABLE: Prize wheel with stem related questions and meet the Cat in the Hat.

Geo’s Golf Exhibit:

Giggles Drop-In Childcare:

PRIZE: Free Date night includes one date night for up to 3 Kids for 4 hours with dinner for the children included ($144 value)
AT THEIR TABLE: Game wheel with prizes and tattoos

Parkside Pediatrics:

PRIZE: 2 tickets to Baby Bootcamp Class – Value $30 per couple

Parkside OB-GYN:

PRIZE: 2 Free Tickets to a Class of Choice: Birth & Recovery ($50 value), Laboring Positions ($50 value – 1 ticket reserves a spot for 1 mom-to-be and 1 support person) and Menopause 101 ($35 value)

Acrosmith Gymnastics:

PRIZE: Free 2 Hour Birthday Party at Acrosmith ($250 value)

Construction Zone Exhibit:

Davis Orthodontics:

PRIZE: $1,000 Treatment Certificate for Braces or Invisalign for new patients
AT THEIR TABLE: Prize wheel and coupon giveaway

Erica Simonavice:

AT THEIR TABLE: Jumbo Tulip Magic Scratch Craft

Talkin’ Trash/ Fun & Games exhibits:

DJ Pre-K: Put on your dancing shoes and join the dance floor. DJ Pre-K is a DJ who gets the party started for your little ones!

steamWORKS Exhibit:

Roper Mountain Science Center:

PRIZE: Annual Family Membership – $125 Value – (Family or Grandparent) Two adults and up to 6 children or grandchildren 18 and under in the immediate family.
AT THEIR TABLE: Activate your creatures powers! Learn about animals, activate their creature powers, pretend to be animals and touch many different animals things ( shells, bones, snake skin, insects etc… )

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Escape Artist Is One of Greenville’s Best Places for Fun and Mystery

Do you think you can beat the clock at Escape Artist Greenville SC? Several years ago, some friends were visiting from out of town and wanted to meet up. When we asked them what they would like to do, they suggested that we meet up at one of Greenville’s top escape rooms, Escape Artist Greenville. We are very glad that we said yes. In fact, we had such a great time we can’t stop recommending Escape Artist to all of our friends in Greenville. Escape Artist Greenville was even voted one of the Best Escape Rooms in 2025 by Newsweek, how cool!

Looking for more fun things to do downtown? Check out the KA Guide to Downtown Greenville.

What is Escape Artist Greenville Like?

Upon arriving, we were energized immediately by owners Will and Kim Rutherford’s enthusiasm. It was impossible to not catch the excitement about trying to test our group’s wits against one of their escape rooms.

After a short explanation of rules such as “don’t tear apart the ceiling” followed by a creepy story intro we handed over our iPhones and headed into “Dr. Fratelli’s cabin”. Inside the mad scientist’s cabin, we quickly got to work looking inside and under the many objects in order to start finding clues. These clues then led to puzzles that had to be solved in order to find the special locked exit and escape the room where Dr. Fratelli had trapped us. Of course, the primary entrance remained unlocked so we weren’t actually physically locked in. It is just a game!

We were given just one hour to escape the room, but we had the ability to ask for three clues during our hour. Will was watching us through his surveillance cameras and was quick to offer the exact help needed for each clue. The puzzles were challenging but still simple enough for a group to solve.

Did We Escape?

Of course, the first question everyone asks is “Did you escape?” Actually, Will told us that only 20-25% of the groups that try the room “get out”. We made it though with only a couple of minutes left to spare and we used all 3 hints.

Will greeted us after we finished and shared his own observations of how we solved the puzzle. We then were allowed to grab our phones again so that Kim could take a victory photo for us showcasing our time.

Objects and clues at Escape Artist Greenville SC — Photo Credit: Eli Warren, used by permission from Escape Artist Greenville

Is Escape Artist Greenville Worth the Money?

Escape Artist is a little bit more expensive than most of the attractions my husband and I visit, starting at around $30/person. It was worth every penny we spent. We had so much fun working together, laughing at our mistakes, and bragging about what we solved. The room was very well designed, all of the clues were clear and worked correctly, and Will & Kim executed everything wonderfully. It’s no wonder that they have received so many 5 star reviews.

Any hints?

Well, of course, I can’t give any hints on how to solve the puzzle because that would ruin the fun, but here are a couple tips to help you have the best chances of victory:

Don’t be afraid to ask for a clue when you are stuck. It’s better to use them up than not get out!
Get started quickly. Don’t be shy about looking around the room when you enter it. The sooner you find your first clues the better.
Don’t overthink your clues. None of the clues will require knowing weird facts and you won’t mess up your clues by touching or moving objects in the room.
Playing an escape room game on your tablet or phone ahead of time will help give you an idea of the types of puzzles you might encounter.
Have fun! Don’t get too stressed out. This activity is all about having a good time.

What About Kids?

I visited Escape Artist Greenville with 3 other adults and I thought that it was a great adult activity but older children and teens would definitely enjoy it as well. Children under 16 are allowed to attend with an adult, and Will told us that he had even recently hosted a party of 11-year-olds. Will did tell us that he adapts the clues as necessary for children and that the children who have come through really have enjoyed the puzzle. All of the content in the story and inside the room was appropriate for any age audience and there weren’t any thematic elements that would scare a child.

About Escape Artist: Greenville SC

Be sure to book your time ahead of time online. Due to the nature of the event, space is limited and 2 hours advanced reservation is required.

This attraction is completely unique to Greenville. While there are other “escape rooms” in Greenville and in other cities, Will & Kim specifically designed this room and story making it a one-of-a-kind adventure.

The attraction can fit 2-8 people at a time. Your group may get placed with another group if you don’t purchase the entire 8 tickets.

In addition to Dr. Fratelli’s Cabin, there are four other escape rooms including our current favorite Starlight Motel (a spooky, interactive room for adults). You can read about Starlight Motel in our review.

There is a second location of Escape Artist Greenville, located at Hampton Station. The Hampton Station location has fewer rooms (Help Wanted and Dark Lullaby), but the proximity to dining, breweries, and shopping makes it a great activity.

The Escape Artist Greenville: SC Has Two Locations!

209 East Stone Avenue, Greenville, SC
864-509-9305
info@escapeartistgreenville.com
www.escapeartistgreenville.com
Book the Downtown Greenville location

Hampton Station
1320 Hampton Avenue, Bay 11C, Greenville, SC
Book the Hampton Station location

Have you ever visited The Escape Artist or another Escape Room in Greenville? We would love to hear what you thought in the comments!

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Make These “You Rock” Valentines

Need an idea for school Valentines this year? The time-honored tradition of handing out small cards with a little candy, stickers, pencils or other small trinkets to the class is one school children look forward to year after year. Who doesn’t like receiving nearly 2 dozen little presents and notes? If you’re looking for something a little different this year, check out these homemade “You Rock” Valentines.

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Platinum Sitters: The Sitter & Nanny Solution in Greenville, SC

Whether you need an on demand sitter, or a long term nanny, Platinum Sitters does it all! With a click of a few buttons, they provide you with super star vetted sitters that have been personally interviewed, background and referenced checked by their local Manager, Jessica.

Thank you to Platinum Sitters Greenville for sponsoring this article.

Tailored Sitter & Nanny Services

Platinum Sitters services are tailored to different needs, but their Superstar vetting standards and pricing are always the same. For their occasional on demand service, parents simply create their free parent profile, select the time and date they would like a sitter, and 3 to 5 sitters will pop up based on the families needs. Looking for the same sitter on a set schedule – like a part-time nanny? Try their Concierge Recurring Service!

There is no annual fee with signing up to book a sitter! The Platinum Sitter technology relies on an algorithm to match the perfect sitter to your family’s needs. And, payment is seamless with pre-fixed pricing that is transparent.

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Don’t Miss Promoting Your Birthday Party!

Be listed on the Upstate’s top Birthday Party Guides. Parents are looking ONLINE for birthday parties and Kidding Around is where they are landing. Try searching for birthday party options yourself to see what we mean.

See our Birthday Party Guide.

Why Our Guide is a BIG Deal!

In 2019, the Kidding Around Greenville Birthday Party Guide had 15,919 pageviews on the main birthday party page and over 1,000 additional pageviews on birthday party subpages and listings. The Spartanburg Birthday Party Guide had over 5,500 pageviews.

86% of these pageviews were from Google search from people looking for birthday party options in our area.

People looking at the guide are people looking for birthday party options, not paging through a magazine or website randomly

In our recent Kidding Around survey, 40.5% of our readers said that they find our Birthday Party Guide to be one of our most useful guides!

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Take Your Kids on Magical Trick-or-Treating Adventure at Enchanted Forest

In October, one of Greenville’s top events for safe trick-or-treating is the annual Enchanted Forest at the Pavilion. Our Kidding Around Greenville Facebook fans came to the rescue with lots of great information on why Enchanted Forest is one of the top spots for trick-or-treating in Upstate SC.

For even more safe trick-or-treating options, be sure to check out our Trick-or-Treating List for Greenville!

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My Heart’s Desire Photography

We are excited to be featuring local photographers who specialize in family, children, maternity, and/or infant photography this fall. If you haven’t already done so already, be sure to check out our interactive Photography Guide where you can find this post’s sponsor My Heart’s Desire Photography gracing the cover. This is the perfect time of year to get photos taken, because you are going to want a great photo for that Christmas card coming out in December! ~Bethany

Thank you to My Heart’s Desire Photography for supporting Kidding Around Greenville by sponsoring this giveaway!

Giveaway: As part of our photography directory series, several of our photography sponsors have generously donated giveaway packages for our readers. Today, you can enter for a chance to win a photography session with My Heart’s Desire Photography! (terms and conditions apply, see below)

My Heart’s Desire Photography offers family, children, maternity, and newborn sessions!

About My Heart’s Desire Photography

My Heart’s Desire Photography offers a full spectrum of photography packages for families in the Upstate. Specializing in newborn, maternity, and family photos, my sessions creatively include both traditional and fully styled settings. ~Meribeth

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Fall Family Mini Session: $85 for 30 minute session. Includes 30 minutes of shooting time, post-processing of images, 1-11×14 portrait and 2 digital images. In addition, there will be a 10% discount on any packages, prints, or digitals! Perfect for holiday cards!

Don’t miss your chance to book one of these specials with My Heart’s Desire Photography (Christmas will be here before you know it!). I personally, have been impressed by her creativity and wide-range of offerings. Remember that fall sessions are already starting book up for these photographers, so don’t wait. ~Bethany

Book your session now at myheartsdesirephotography@gmail.com or by calling 864.832.7628!

I personally think that My Heart’s Desire Photography’s fully-styled sessions are so creative and unique.

Giveaway

Thanks to My Heart’s Desire Photography, one of you will win a free session (see details below)!

Prize: Fall Family/Children mini-session with 4 digital images or a Newborn 30 minute session with 4 digital images. The winner will also receive a discount on any prints or products they wish to purchase in addition to the 4 digital images.

This giveaway opens at time of posting on September 17, 2014 and will close at midnight on September 23, 2014.

Our giveaway rules:

You must be 18 or older and live in the USA to enter this giveaway.
You must use a valid email address to enter this giveaway. By entering this giveaway, you agree to allow the sponsor of this giveaway to use your email address to contact you about promotions. You may unsubscribe at anytime.
We will contact the winner via the email address provided within three [3] days of the giveaway ending. The winner will have three [3] days (72 hours) to respond via email. If the winner does not respond within the three [3] days (72 hours), the prize will be forfeited and another winner chosen. Directions for claiming the prize will be given via email.
The prize must be claimed during the time period specified.
For a complete list of Kidding Around Greenville SC’s giveaway policies and terms and conditions, see the Kidding Around Greenville SC policy page. By entering this giveaway, you agree to comply with Kidding Around Greenville SC’s terms and conditions.

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What type of photography offered by My Heart’s Desire Photography would you purchase if you could pick any package?

Are you planning to hiring a photographer this fall? Don’t forget to check our Fall Photography Guide!

Meet Bethany

Bethany is a local Greenville mom who enjoys sharing her enthusiasm about Greenville with other local families through her website Kidding Around Greenville. Her content is featured on Visit Greenville, iOnGreenville, and Greenville.fm. You can contact Bethany at Bethany.Winston@gmail.com.

Photography Spotlight: J. Wingreen Photography

We are excited to be featuring local photographers who specialize in family, children, maternity, and/or infant photography this fall. If you haven’t already done so already, be sure to check out our interactive Photography Directory where you can find our fall 2014 photography sponsors. This is the perfect time of year to get photos taken, because you are going to want a great photo for that Christmas card coming out in December! ~Bethany

Thank you to J. Wingreen Photography for sponsoring this giveaway for our readers!

Giveaway: As part of our photography directory series, several of our photography sponsors have generously donated giveaway packages for our readers. Today, you can enter for a chance to win a Fall Family Session with J. Wingreen Photography! (terms and conditions apply, see below)

Family Photography in Greenville SC: three photos of families in outdoor settings

About J. Wingreen Photography

As you may have already noticed, Julie of J. Wingreen Photography is our KAG photography partner and has done an amazing job. While most of her photos for Kidding Around Greenville are of places (not people), she also is a wonderful family photographer. At a recent event, I met many of you who had signed up for Julie’s Back-to-School mini sessions, so I know that you will be excited to see that she is offering a Fall Family Session.

Fall Family Session:

30 Minutes
20 Edited, Digital Images
All for $80 when booked for the months of September and October

J Wingreen fall session: three photos of a family in outdoor setting

Julie says about her sessions, “Don’t fuss over what to wear! Choose something that fits your personality, makes you happy, isn’t too “matchy,” and add some accessories! Layering works wonders on a camera, so don’t be afraid to throw in an extra necklace, sweater, vest, whatever! If you’re not sure, no problem. Bring a few options and we’ll decide together!

Sessions are fun and relaxed–believe me when I say that tilting heads and positioning hands are not my thing. I want to capture you…being you! We’ll take some gorgeous posed pictures, but we’ll also capture the fun candid moments. The best part? You’ll come away with high-quality images that will last a lifetime.”

Don’t miss your chance for a Fall Session with J. Wingreen Photography. Julie will fill up quickly. You can see more of Julie’s work and connect with her on:

To book your Fall Session, contact her at 815.904.2899 or by email at jwingreen@gmail.com

J. Wingreen Giveaway

J. Wingreen Photography is sponsoring a giveaway package for one reader to win a Fall Family Session (details of prize listed above). Session subject to terms and conditions as listed above.

Fall Family Session includes 30 minutes and 20 edited, digital images, session must be booked in September or October.

This giveaway opens at time of posting on September 10, 2014 and will close at midnight on September 16, 2014.

Our giveaway rules:

You must be 18 or older and live in the USA to enter this giveaway.
You must use a valid email address to enter this giveaway. By entering this giveaway, you agree to allow the sponsor of this giveaway to use your email address to contact you about promotions. You may unsubscribe at anytime.
We will contact the winner via the email address provided within three [3] days of the giveaway ending. The winner will have three [3] days (72 hours) to respond via email. If the winner does not respond within the three [3] days (72 hours), the prize will be forfeited and another winner chosen. Directions for claiming the prize will be given via email.
The prize must be claimed during the time period specified.
For a complete list of Kidding Around Greenville SC’s giveaway policies and terms and conditions, see the Kidding Around Greenville SC policy page. By entering this giveaway, you agree to comply with Kidding Around Greenville SC’s terms and conditions.

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Are you planning to hiring a photographer this fall? Don’t forget to check our Fall Photography Guide!

Meet Bethany