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Top Birthday Parties: Greenville, SC (KABOOM Awards Winners)

Where are the best venues to host your kid’s birthday party in Greenville, SC? Of course, we have a huge birthday party guide to Greenville, SC, but if you’re looking for a quick list of the best of the best, you’ve found it! These venues were voted as some of the best by Kidding Around readers.

Our annual KABOOM Awards Family Favorites winners offer the perfect venues to create a memorable party for your kids in Greenville, SC.

Top Birthday Parties in Greenville, SC

2025 Kaboom Awards Winners

Best Kids' Birthday Party, Greenville, SC

1st Place: Yellowbobbypins Art Camp

Finalists:

The Little Gym
Acrosmith Gymnastics
Giggles Drop-In Childcare
Judson Mill Play Cafe

Yellowbobbypins Art Camp

1ST PLACE SPONSOR 864.238.0599 | info@yellowbobbypins.com | 1320 Hampton Avenue Ext, Studio 607, Greenville , SC

Best Art Studio- First Place
Best Birthday Party- First Place
Best Educational Fun- First Place
Best After School Program- Finalist
Best Baby/Toddler Program- Finalist
Best Summer Camp- Finalist

Yellowbobbypins Art Camp: The Best Birthday Party in the Upstate!

Looking for the ultimate birthday celebration? Yellowbobbypins Art Camp has you covered! From the moment party guests walk in, they’re immersed in a world of creativity and fun. Our birthday parties are designed to keep kids happily engaged with activities like sensory play, easel painting, and even a giant birthday cake everyone gets to paint together!

The excitement doesn’t stop there. The birthday child selects a main art project for their guests to create, and we bring their vision to life! Whether it’s child-friendly canvas paintings, sushi sculptures, surprise bag stuffies with painted portraits, or magical fairy gardens with live plants, every project is designed to inspire joy and creativity.

At Yellowbobbypins, we make sure every moment is filled with fun and celebration, leaving you stress-free while your child and their friends enjoy a memorable, hands-on experience.

Judson Mill Play Cafe

SPONSORED 864.203.0330 | info@playcafeofsc.com | 701 Easley Bridge Rd. Unit 6040, Greenville , SC

Best Birthday Party – Finalist
Best Indoor Fun- Finalist
Best Playground- Finalist

Discover the Magic of Judson Mill Play Café: Where Families Play, Celebrate, and Connect

Step into a world of fun, laughter, and endless possibilities at Judson Mill Play Café, the ultimate destination for families to unwind, explore, and make memories together. Whether you’re planning a special celebration, looking for a safe and engaging space for your little ones, or simply need a cozy spot to recharge, we’ve got something for everyone.

A Playground for Little Dreamers (and Their Grown-Ups)

Our thoughtfully designed play areas inspire creativity, exploration, and joy for children of all ages—especially toddlers! From hands-on activities to imaginative play stations, there’s no shortage of excitement here. The best part? Adults always enjoy free entry! Yes, you heard that right. Because we believe family time shouldn’t come with extra costs.

Host Unforgettable Birthday Parties

Make your child’s next birthday one to remember with our hassle-free birthday party packages!

🎉 Our Packages Include:
• Access to our engaging play areas.
• A private party room where your little one and their guests can celebrate in style.
• Options for add-ons, like decorations and goodie bags.
• Stress-free setup and cleanup handled by our team, so you can focus on enjoying the day!

From small gatherings to big celebrations, we’ve got the perfect space to make your vision come to life.

Come see for yourself why Judson Mill Play Café is the place families love to call their second home. We can’t wait to welcome you into our community of play, laughter, and joy.

📍 Visit us today and let the fun begin!

Acrosmith Gymnastics

SPONSORED 864.593.4066 | birthday@acrosmith.com | 3130 N Industrial Dr, Simpsonville , SC

Best Gymnastics School-First Place
Best Field Trip- First Place
Best Sports Program- First Place
Best Baby/Toddler -Program Finalist
Best Birthday Party -Finalist
Best Indoor Fun -Finalist
Best Summer Camp- Finalist

Acrosmith Gymnastics offers birthday parties in our 17,000 square foot facility! Your child will swing, jump, climb, and play celebrating their birthday with us!

The Little Gym of Greenville

SPONSORED 864.772.3887 | tlggreenvillesc@thelittlegym.com | 1607 Laurens Rd, Greenville , SC

Best Baby/Toddler Program – Finalist
Best Birthday Party – Finalist
Best Dance Studio – Finalist
Best Gymnastics School- Finalist

We are proud to be a Kaboom finalist for Best Baby/Toddler classes, Best Birthdays, Best Gymnastics, and Best Dance Program!

Discover how The Little Gym of Greenville, SC helps kids of all ages get moving. Our progressive gymnastics program begins at 4 months with Parent/Child classes and grows with your child through Pre-K and Grade School.

Join at any time. Try a class for FREE, today!

Giggles Drop-In Childcare

SPONSORED 864.252.4252 | pelham@gigglesdaycareinc.com | Multiple locations, Upstate , SC

Best After School Program – First Place
Best Birthday Party -Finalist
Best Childcare- First Place
Best Indoor Fun – First Place
Best Preschool – Finalist
Best Summer Camp- First Place

Are you looking for somewhere to have your child’s birthday that is indoors but also has lots of room? Check out Giggles!! We have 4600 square feet of indoor play space complete with a treehouse playground.

You can rent the entire facility for you own PRIVATE party. That’s right you don’t have to worry about other kids or people. Parties are held on Sundays when we are closed to the public so you have the whole place to yourself and a party hostess to help with whatever you need. And the best part is that you don’t have to clean up afterwards. Call us to book today! 864-252-4252.

Find Lots More Birthday Party Ideas!

The Kidding Around Birthday Party Guide to Greenville, SC

2024 KABOOM Awards

1st Place: Yellowbobbypins Art Camp

Finalists:

Stone Soup in Landrum, SC is Perfect for A Lovely Lunch

Have you visited the quaint Stone Soup in Landrum, SC? The market and cafe has beautiful, comfortable seating indoors and out. We love the pretty garden-like setting outdoors, as well as the cozy and comfortable indoor seating. And, we loved the relaxed ambiance and friendly service. Here’s why you should add this spot to your list of great restaurants for a date night, or a relaxing meal out with friends and family.

Outdoor space at Stone Soup in Landrum, SC — Outdoor Seating at Stone Soup

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Stone Soup Setting

Outdoors, and tables are set under shade awnings and a pavilion. There are both fans and heaters so the space can be enjoyed in a variety of weather. Indoors, cozy and comfortable tables are spread throughout a couple of smaller rooms of dining space with great big windows, allowing for easy conversation and a relaxed ambiance.

It is rather unusual for my husband and me, especially leaving the kids at home, to enjoy a drink, then an appetizer, a meal, and also stick around for coffee and dessert. But at Stone Soup we do because it was just that beautiful and relaxing. We probably spend an average of 2 hours on our date night meals at Stone Soup. The service was wonderful and we never once felt rushed. In fact, our waitress suggested at the end of our meal that we just keep sipping our coffee and take our time.

Stone Soup Menu

All that and we haven’t yet discussed the food. The menu at Stone Soup includes a wide variety of wood-fired pizzas, sandwiches, unique appetizers, and entrees, plus cocktails, and a small selection of the day’s desserts.

We ordered (and highly recommend) the Tuna Bites for an appetizer. It was gorgeous and delicious, The tuna bites are black sesame-crusted Rare Ahi Tuna, pickled ginger, wasabi cream, chopped red pepper, and green onions, on top of the lightest, crispiest wontons you’ve ever seen or tasted.

We ordered the tuna bites again on a second visit, and they were just as delicious!

For our meals, we’ve enjoyed sandwiches like their salmon BLT and a woodfired calzone. The bacon on that BLT was some of the thickest and tastiest I’ve had while the salmon was cooked perfectly. The calzone was massive and could have easily fed two people, which it didn’t because my husband loves calzones and ate the whole thing. It was just that good.

Dessert isn’t printed on the menu, but just ask your server for what they are offering that day. We intended to get one dessert and share it, but, on the day we went, they had both peanut butter pie and a chocolate flourless cake that may as well have been fudge. So, we got them both and we had no regrets.

Stone Soup Market

Stone Soup also carries a selection of housemade baked goods, deli salads, and specialty items that can be purchased in their market. They also have housemade frozen casseroles to pick up and bring home.

Stone Soup
1522 E. Rutherford Street
Landrum, SC
864.457.5255

Tuesday through Saturday, 11:30 am – 8 pm
Closed Sunday and Monday

Top Summer Camps: Greenville, SC (KABOOM Awards Winners)

Where can you find the best summer camp in Greenville, SC that fits your kid’s interest? At Kidding Around, we’re kind of the Upstate summer camp experts. Thanks to our readers voting for their favorite summer camps in Greenville, we now also have this list of reader-reported 2025 BEST summer camps in Greenville.

So, since summer camp is an excellent way to keep your kids busy during the summer, while also being educational and fun, it’s time to get going and pick one of these reader-favorite camps!

Our annual KABOOM Awards contest winners are some of the best summer camps near Greenville, SC.

Top Summer Camps in Greenville, SC

1st Place: Giggles Drop-In Childcare

Finalists:

Yellowbobbypins Art Camp
Acrosmith Gymnastics
Southern Dance Connection/Cheer Elite
YMCA of Greenville

Giggles Drop-In Childcare

1ST PLACE SPONSOR 864.252.4252 | Pelham@gigglesdaycareinc.com | Multiple locations, Upstate , SC

Our summer camp is Giggles-On-The-Go! We go on awesome field trips every single day of our our summer camp. Some exciting places we visit include Shipwreck Cove waterpark, Kangaroo Jax, Roper Mountain Science center and so many more! Our low prices include 8 hours each day plus all activities, lunches and snacks. You never have to pay anything extra.

We are proud to have been voted best summer camp in 2024 and 2025.

Spaces are limited to 28 campers each day so your child will get the individual attention that they deserve. Our early bird special starts February 15 and is a discount of $600 off for the whole summer. Don’t miss out!

Please feel free to call us with any questions. 864-252-4252.

YMCA of Greenville

SPONSORED 864.412.0288 | info@ymcagreenville.org | Multiple branches, Upstate , SC

Best Overnight Camp- First Place
Best Sports Program- Finalist
Best Youth Organization- First Place
Best Family Membership- First Place
Best Place to Splash or Swim- Finalist
Best After School Program- Finalist
Best Summer Camp- Finalist

For more than a century, the YMCA of Greenville has strengthened the foundations of the community we serve. We’re proud of our diverse population and are passionate about keeping our promise to be a force for good.

We serve people from all walks of life in the Greenville County area through YMCA memberships and programs.

We’re committed to nurturing the potential of children through Youth Development, improving the nation’s health and well-being by promoting Healthy Living, and fostering a sense of Social Responsibility by providing opportunities to give back and support our neighbors.

The YMCA of Greenville, following the example of Christ, builds healthy spirit, mind, and body for all.

The YMCA of Greenville includes the following branches: Caine Halter Family YMCA, Eastside Family YMCA, George I. Theisen Family YMCA, Prisma Health Family YMCA, Verdae YMCA, Life Center YMCA, YMCA Judson Community Center and YMCA Camp Greenville.

Southern Dance Connection

SPONSORED officeatsdc@gmail.com | 215 W. Wade Hampton Blvd. Suite I, Greer , SC

Southern Dance Connection Website

Best Dance Studio – Finalist
Best Baby/Toddler Program – Finalist
Best Summer Camp – Finalist

Southern Dance Connection and Southern Cheer Elite are proud to offer a wide range of classes for children and teens in Greer, SC, where they can learn valuable life skills through movement and performance. With classes for ages 2 through adult, our programs provide the perfect opportunity for students to build confidence, improve fitness, and develop discipline while having fun!

At Southern Dance Connection, we offer ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, lyrical, and acro dance, taught by experienced instructors who nurture creativity and personal growth. Whether it’s for recreation or the competitive stage, we meet every student where they are, helping them achieve their potential. Our dance students also have the opportunity to be part of exciting performance teams.

Southern Cheer Elite offers tumbling and cheerleading classes for all skill levels, focusing on stunts, jumps, tumbling, and team spirit. Our teams compete at local and national events, creating lasting memories and friendships along the way. Both Southern Dance Connection and Southern Cheer Elite emphasize teamwork, leadership, and perseverance, providing children with the tools they need to succeed both in and outside of the studio and gym. Join us today and see why our students shine!

Yellowbobbypins Art Camp

SPONSORED 864.238.0599 | info@yellowbobbypins.com | 1320 Hampton Avenue Ext, Studio 607, Greenville , SC

Yellowbobbypins Art Camp is a kid-favorite and parent-approved summer program, offering a fun and dynamic experience tailored to a variety of interests.

New for Summer 2025!
We’re excited to introduce morning and afternoon camps to better suit your schedule and child’s needs:
– Morning Camps (9:00 AM–Noon): Designed for Ages 4–7
– Afternoon Camps (1:30–4:30 PM):Perfect for Ages 8–12

What Makes Us Special:
– Weekly Themes: Each week brings a new and exciting theme, including:
Interior Design
Circus
Axolotl
Unicorns & Mermaids
Outer Space
Sweet Treats
Magical Makers Academy
Fashion Design
Miniature Marvels

– Age-Appropriate Fun: Each camp is tailored to match the fine motor skills and developmental needs of the participants, ensuring every child has a meaningful and engaging experience.

– Spectacular Art Shows: At the end of each week, campers showcase their amazing creations in an art show, celebrating their hard work and the friendships they’ve made.

Why Parents Love It:
Our camp goes beyond art by fostering creativity, self-expression, and meaningful connections in a safe and enriching environment.

Make summer 2025 an unforgettable experience with Yellowbobbypins Art Camp!

Acrosmith Gymnastics

SPONSORED 864.593.4066 | office@acrosmith.com | 3130 N Industrial Dr, Simpsonville , SC

Best Gymnastics School -First Place
Best Field Trip -First Place
Best Sports Program- First Place
Best Baby/Toddler Program- Finalist
Best Birthday Party- Finalist
Best Indoor Fun- Finalist
Best Summer Camp- Finalist

Join us for our first ever Summer Camp! We are offering 2, 4 day camps this summer! June 23-26 and July 21-24! Be on the lookout for more details to come!

Find LOTS more amazing summer camps in our Kidding Around Guide to Summer Camps in Greenville, SC.

The Ultimate Summer in Greenville, SC Guide

Check out more summer fun.

Don’t miss our Kidding Around Guide to Summer in Greenville.

2024 KABOOM Awards

1st Place: Giggles Drop-In Childcare

Finalists:

BJU EDUcamp
Girl Scouts of South Carolina—Mountains to Midlands
YMCA of Greenville
Yellowbobbypins Art Camp

Explore This 110 Year-Old Covered Bridge: Campbell’s Covered Bridge

Have you been thinking about checking out Campbell’s Covered Bridge? This bridge is the last remaining covered bridge in South Carolina. At this Greenville County property, you can explore the bridge, enjoy a picnic by the creek, and even get in a short hike. Personally, this is one of my favorite destinations for a quick nature reset in the Greenville area.

Watch! Our Visit to Campbell’s Covered Bridge

Campbell’s Covered Bridge was built in 1909 by Charles Willis Irwin. Signage in the park says the bridge was named for Lafayette Campbell who owned the land at the time of its construction. Today, it is owned by Greenville County and the property has been turned into a small but lovely park.

Where is Campbell’s Covered Bridge?

171 Campbell Covered Bridge Road
Landrum, SC 29356

While the bridge address is in Landrum, it is really quite close to northern Greer and Taylors. As you pull into the main entrance of the park off Pleasant Hill Road (114) you’ll pull directly into a gravel parking lot. My GPS wanted me to turn onto a private road before I was quite to the parking lot for Campbell’s Covered Bridge. I just had to continue driving a few seconds before I saw the well-marked entrance.

As soon as you open your car door you’ll hear Beaverdam Creek and feel like you are off relaxing by a mountain creek somewhere much, much farther away. We’d had a rough morning and opening that door was like instant calm. You’ll see Campbell’s Covered Bridge from the parking lot, as it crosses the creek.

What can you do at Campbell’s Covered Bridge?

Hike the Trail

This park has a beautiful half-mile nature trail. It is unpaved and not suitable for strollers. While it is a bit hilly it is definitely walkable for little ones. You’ll walk along the creek and turn up a hill and around to a clearing on a hill with a pretty view of the bridge and some benches. The path continues on through the woods and exits at the parking lot.

Explore the Bridge and Creek

The bridge is open to walk on and you can get down to the creek from either side of the bridge. The creek is shallow and fairly wide with lots of flat rocks to sit on while you look at the water. This area is all shaded by trees making it quite cool.

Have a Picnic!

Off to the side of the bridge along the creek is the foundation from the grist mill that was located on this property. It’s fun to explore and quite picturesque. There’s a picnic table in the center of this foundation, which we thought was a pretty spectacular place for a picnic.

You’ll find other picnic tables spread around the property, as well as benches throughout the park, both in the shade by the creek and up on the hill in the sun. While there are lots of great picnic spots here, there are no restrooms, so you’ll want to plan ahead for that.

This park also doesn’t have a playground. But the kids will be entertained hunting around the banks of the creek, examining the bridge, and walking on the trail. There are also some great spots with the perfect scenery for family photos at this park.

Tip From A Reader: About 6 miles from the covered bridge, is David Jackson Park. You’ll find bathrooms and a playground at David Jackson Park. Swing by before or after your visit to the covered bridge for some playtime and a restroom!

Campbell’s Covered Bridge: Quick Review

Favorites:

Covered Bridge
Creek to explore
½ Mile Nature Trail
Sunny spots and shady spots

Drawbacks:

No playground
No restrooms

This park is a great stop to enjoy the outdoors for an hour or so. Sure it doesn’t have a playground, but the other unique features add some variety to a typical park day. We love this one for its woodsy feel and of course the bridge and the creek. So check it out and let us know what you love about Campbell’s Covered Bridge!

bullfrog at Campbells Covered Bridge — Bullfrog by the creek at Campbells Covered Bridge

For even more amazing options, see our huge Guide to Outdoor Things to Do Near Greenville, SC.

Have you visited Campbell’s Covered Bridge?

Here’s Where You Can Buy Local Milk and Dairy Near Greenville, SC

Looking for fresh, local dairy in Greenville, SC like cheese, milk or butter? The Upstate area is home to several local dairies and you can find their products at markets, country stores, and small grocers across the area. Here’s a list of places where you can find delicious local dairy products.

Where to find local milk: Greenville, SC

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Where You Can Buy Fresh Bread and Bread Ingredients near Greenville, SC

Are you looking for fresh local bread near Greenville, SC? Grocery store shelves are not the only place to look. There are many local bakeries that bake and sell fresh bread in the Greenville and Spartanburg area. We pulled together this list of local bakeries with bread. Let us know which is your favorite!

Looking for local meat in town? Here’s a list of places to purchase local meat in Greenville, SC!

Places to Buy Fresh Bread Near Greenville, SC

Great Harvest Bread

My all-time favorite Great Harvest Bread is the blueberry cream cheese bread. It’s basically a dessert breakfast disguised as a slice of bread. But I’m ok with that. In addition to their delicious specialty breads, though, Great Harvest Bread also offers sourdough loaves, various whole wheat loaves and a lot more.

Great Harvest Bread is also where I got my sourdough starter. That means you can make your own sourdough bread at home. Just give them a call to see if they have some sourdough starter to share.

1467 Woodruff Rd., Unit B, Greenville
864.286.6944

HenHouse Baking & Catering

Breads, rolls, pastries plus catered foods is what you’ll find at HenHouse Baking & Catering. They use high-quality, local ingredients! You can find some of their products at local farmers markets and Skyland Farm.

Skyland Farms

Skyland Farm sells a variety of local items including produce, meats, dairy and bread! You can find Henhouse Bakery items at Skyland, as well as Southers Oaks dairy products. That means you can get your local bread and milk in one stop.

4124 North Highway 14
Greer, SC 29651
864.616.0050

Le Petit Croissant

In addition to delicious chocolate and pastries, you can get french baguettes, sourdough loaves and white bread loaves at Le Petit Croissant. You can order online and pick up at the bakery or stop in. Right now they are open daily from 8 am to 4 pm.

640 South Main Street, Greenville
864.520.1555

Panera Bread

Everyone knows Panera Bread for their cafe and bakery offerings. They also offer full size loaves of bread for sale. You can get everything from their asiago cheese bread, to cinnamon raisin bread, to a sourdough loaf or classic white. They have also recently rolled out Panera Grocery. Note that not all the breads available are listed under the grocery tab. Scroll to the bottom of the bakery tab and you might find more options.

Multiple locations

Strossner’s Bakery, Cafe and Deli

You’ll find a wide array of bread varieties at Strossner’s Bakery, plus all of their delicious cakes, cookies, treats and cafe food.

21 Roper Mountain Road, Greenville
864.233.3996

Swamp Rabbit Cafe and Grocery

In addition to their famous house-made stecca bread, Swamp Rabbit Cafe and Grocery carries bread from several local bakeries in their store. Order online and pick up curbside or shop in the grocery portion of the building.

205 Cedar Lane Road, Greenville
864.255.3385

Where is your favorite place to pick up a fresh loaf of bread?

Are you looking for more local produce? Check out our Kidding Around Guide on Where To Find Local Produce in Greenville, SC!

Love & Friendship: Celebrate Valentine’s Day Near Greenville, SC

Are you planning some Valentine’s Day celebrations in the Upstate for your family? Whether you’re planning a date with your spouse, organizing a Galentine’s Day outing, planning a special date with your child, or scheduling a day out with the guys, there are a lot of ways you can celebrate love and friendship this Valentine’s Day.

Celebrate Valentine’s Day: Greenville, SC

Valentine’s Day Events: Greenville, SC

Watch! Our Family Celebration Valentine’s Ideas

We joined Fox Carolina, Access Carolina to talk about Valentine’s ideas for celebrating with the whole family.

Order your Valentine’s Day cookie kits from the Frosting Fairy!

Celebrate Valentine’s Day Near Greenville

Greenville and the Upstate is full of fun and unique options for Valentine’s, so get planning! Here are some ideas to get you started!

Valentine’s Day Events Near Greenville, SC

Looking for a special event happening just for Valentine’s Day near Greenville, SC? Check out these fun events! You’ll find Valentine’s Day crafts, cooking events, nature things to do, date-night events, family fun, and a lot more things to do all celebrating Valentine’s Day!

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18 Places to Buy Local Fresh Eggs: Greenville, SC

Need to buy eggs? Greenville, SC, and the Upstate have several local farms, small grocery stores, and markets that have local eggs for sale. If you’re looking for “farm fresh eggs near me”, or the best farm fresh eggs in Greenville, you’ve come to the right spot. Here are some shops and farms in Greenville, SC, and across the Upstate where you can purchase local eggs.

Looking for more local food? Here’s a list of farms and stores where you can find local produce in Greenville, SC, and local meat in Upstate, SC!

Where Can I Buy Local Eggs: Greenville, SC & The Upstate

Remember that availability may be limited. You may want to call ahead to check availability and arrange to pick up, especially for the smaller farms.

A Thrasher’s Farm

A Thrasher’s Farm in Pelzer raises farm animals, chickens, and goats plus grows vegetables, and offers local eggs for sale. You can order online, or call them to make sure someone is there since their farm store is not yet completed.

727 Garrison Road, Pelzer
864.201.3172

Bellews Market

Bellews Market is a local market that carries the produce of over 40 farms. You’ll find farm-fresh eggs, jam, jellies, produce, baked goods, and more.

230 Garner Road, Spartanburg
864.585.7726

Bethel Trails Farm

Bethel Trails Farm sells eggs, pork, beef, lamb, and poultry. They sometimes offer Farm Days on Saturdays from 9 am to Noon and Tuesday afternoons from 3 pm to 6 pm where customers can purchase their products. They also sell products from local vendors with produce, soaps, dairy items, and more so follow their social media to get current info. Beginning in May, they are usually at the Simpsonville Farmers Market.

2302 Friendship Church Road, Gray Court
864.915.6064

Egg Well Farm

Egg Well Farm sells laying chickens and fertile eggs for hatching, but they also sell farm-fresh eggs from their pastured chickens. They will reopen for the season in early Spring.

713 Ruhamah Road, Liberty
864.304.0086

Grazers: Famoda Farm to Table

Grazers: Famoda Farm to Table sells lots of local goodies in their farm store, including eggs, meat, cheese, and other dairy products. They also have adorable animals to interact with.

7410 Mountain View Road, Taylors
919.607.0523

Famoda Farm in Tigerville, South Carolina

Spend the day at Famoda Farm before or after you pick up those farm fresh eggs!

Greenville State Farmers Market

In addition to vendor space and farmer stalls full on the weekends, the Greenville State Farmers Market is open Monday-Saturday with local produce, specialty items, dairy, and farm fresh eggs.

1354 Rutherford Road, Greenville
864.244.4023

The Happy Berry

In addition to berries, Happy Berry also offers pastured eggs.

510 Gap Hill Road, Six Mile
864.350.9345

Happy Cow

Most people know Happy Cow Creamery as a great place to get milk, cheese, and other dairy products. But they also carry farm fresh eggs, in addition to some produce and local meats!

332 McKelvey Road, Pelzer
864.243.9699

High Valley Farm

High Valley Farm offers farm-fresh eggs as well as spring-raised trout and produce. You can pre-order and pick them up at their farm or find their products at Swamp Rabbit Cafe and Grocery and Farmacy in Easley.

516 Hidden Valley Road, Pickens
864.878.3766

Kaland Farms

Kaland Farms offers eggs, plus turkey, chicken, and produce.

Saluda Dam Road, Easley
864.631.8418

Olde Tyme Country Store

You’ll find eggs for sale, as well as a selection of local meat, dairy products, and an assortment of jams, jellies, and specialty products at Willow Whole Health Market in Greer.

2339 Locust Hill Road, Greer
864.877.9434

Providence Farm

They raise grass-fed beef and pork but also sell eggs. Providence Farm is located in Anderson.

110 Walker Road, Anderson
864.444.6568

Red Gap Farm

Red Gap Farm has organically raised poultry and eggs, in addition to blueberries and flowers.

864.608.2249
redgapfarm@gmail.com

Revival Butchery

Revival Butchery is mainly a purveyor of local and specialty meat but they do offer farm fresh eggs. They are located in the West Village in Greenville.

1296 Pendleton St, Greenville
912.777.8000

Skyland Farms

Skyland Farms has farm-raised meat, produce, local mushrooms, and eggs.

4124 North Hwy 14, Greer
864.616.0050

AM-PM Butchery and Market (formerly Upstate Growers Market)

AM-PM Butchery and Market sells local eggs, produce, 100% pasture-raised meat, and dairy products. They also offer butcher boxes and sell half and whole cows. You can order online and pick up at either of their locations

3085 Allen Bridge Road, Fountain Inn
Opening Soon: 1907 Laurens Road, Greenville
864.349.6460

Winslett’s Market

Winslett’s Market sells local eggs, produce, milk and you’ll also find local meat. They also carry plants and gardening supplies.

401 Powdersville Road, Easley
864.855.1176

Swamp Rabbit Cafe and Grocery

Swamp Rabbit Cafe and Grocery offers a wide variety of local products including eggs from several local farms. You’ll also find local meats, local dairy, and produce at Swamp Rabbit Cafe and Grocery. You can order online and pick up outside Swamp Rabbit Cafe or enter the grocery store side and shop for yourself.

205 Cedar Lane Road, Greenville
864.255.3385

Swamp Rabbit Cafe right off of the Swamp Rabbit Trail

The Swamp Rabbit Cafe and Grocery is a wonderful place to gather local goods and a delicious meal!

Where do you buy farm fresh eggs in Upstate, SC?

Winter Storm: Closings Across the Upstate

Snow and ice bring closings on January 10th, 2025 to the Upstate. Here’s what we know.

Planning for a power outage? Here are Meals to Make With No Electricity including a convenient grocery list to bring to the store.

REPORT A CLOSING OR DELAY: Is your school or business closed? To be added to this list, email Maria@kiddingaroundgreenville.com

Hi Upstate! Stuck at home? Not to worry, we have some fun ideas for you: Stay home and have some fun with the family!

Had enough of all this? Book a vacation home with an indoor pool and forget about the weather!

Real-time Greenville, SC Road Closure Map

Business Closures

Roper Mountain Science Center – Closed, including Starry Night events

The Children’s Museum of the Upstate in both Greenville & Spartanburg will be closed on Friday, Sept. 30.

The Greenville Zoo is closed on Friday and Saturday

Where to Sled in the Upstate

Looking for a place to go sledding in Greenville, SC? With snow in the forecast we’ve seen a lot of parents asking about great places to bring the family to sled. We asked our readers for their ideas and the Kidding Around team members pitched in with a few ideas of their own. So, to help you enjoy the rare Upstate, SC snow, here’s our list of places for sledding near Greenville and across the Upstate!

Here’s where you can buy a sled in Greenville, as well as a list of alternative objects that work as sleds.
Not enough snow in the Upstate? Here are some sledding destinations in Western North Carolina to try.

Go Sledding in the Upstate Safely

The first thing to remember about snow in the Upstate is that roads are commonly a problem. Before you load up your kids and sleds into the family car, check on the local road conditions. Follow any emergency requests to stay off the roads. All the sledding fun in the world isn’t worth an icy car wreck and potential injuries. Safety first!

If you are unable to get in the car and drive to a good sledding hill, check out your neighborhood or a park within walking distance. Even if your yard doesn’t have a hill, maybe the neighbor does. Many folks will happily open their snow-filled yards up to neighborhood kids doing a little sledding.

Last but not least, parents don’t forget, even without a hill you can have lots of fun and laughs just pulling kids around. I promise they won’t forget the day you took them out in the yard and pulled them on a sled as you ran back and forth across the snow.

Good Places to Sled in Upstate SC

If driving conditions are safe, here are some parks with hills that readers enjoy visiting for sledding.

Tyger River Park, Duncan: There is a good hill adjacent to Clubhouse Drive

Century Park, Greer: Try the hill where the hillside slide is located.

Barnett Park, Spartnburg

East North Street School, Greenville

Herdklotz Park, Greenville

Legacy Park, Greenville

Campbell’s Covered Bridge, Landrum: Avoid the hill that ends in the creek, instead use the hill behind the bridge. (On the same side as the parking lot)

Where is your favorite place to go sledding?

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