Hey dads! If you’re looking for great daddy-daughter events in Greenville, SC and the Upstate, we’ve got the list here. Most of these ideas are seasonal and happen around Valentine’s Day.
Valentine’s Day is approaching, which means mom and dad have a good chance to get away on their own, but it’s also a great reminder of the importance of dads and daughters having a special time together. Here are a few ideas for dads and daughters to hang out—no matter how old the daughters are.
(2024 dates are still being added so check back in a couple of weeks!)
For other times of the year, our list of 20 Parent/Kid Dates is full of a ton of ideas that are perfect for any season, budget, or family situation.
Upstate Daddy Daughter Events: Greenville, SC
Most daughters love spending time with their dads, and an activity together is a great way to do so. These are some local events for dads and their precious girls:
Friday, February 2, 2024 from 6-8 pm
Head to the elegant Grand Holland Estate in Simpsonville for an evening of dancing and dinner. Tickets are $25/person and the event is geared for ages 3-13.
Grand Holland Estate
815 Holland Road, Simpsonville
Friday, February 2nd, 2024
The Annual Father/Daughter Date Night at Color Clay Cafe includes pottery painting, chocolate fondue, and beverages. RSVPs are required, and you can call the studio during business hours to reserve a table. The cost is a $12 studio fee that covers dad and daughter, and additional daughters are $3 plus the cost of their pottery.
Color Clay Cafe
2518 E. North Street, Greenville
Saturday, February 3, 2024 at 5 pm
Dads can bring their daughters to Tip Top Cake Shop in Easley for a night of sweet treats and fun. Tickets are $45/each dad/daughter and $10/each additional daughters. All ages are welcome.
Tip Top Cake Shop
601 Williams Avenue, Easley
864.850.2807
Friday, February 9, 2024 from 6:30-9 pm
The Sweetheart Dance promises to be a night of fun and memories for dads and their daughters (ages 5+). The event will have lots of food, music, and dancing. Tickets are $60/couple and $30/each additional child.
Cleveland Park Event Center
141 N Cleveland Park Drive, Spartanburg
Friday, February 9, 2024 from 6:30-8:30 pm
Great opportunity for dads to have a special night with their daughter(s), enjoy dinner, and have fun. Children ages 3-13 are admitted. Tickets are $20 per person and must be purchased in advance at the Simpsonville Activity & Senior Center. Tickets cannot be purchased online or via phone and will not be sold at the door. If you have any questions, please email Special Events Coordinator Lisa Everidge at leveridge@simpsonville.com.
Simpsonville Activity Center
310 West Curtis Street, Simpsonville
February 9, 2024, at 6 and 7 pm and February 10, 2024, at 2 and 3 pm
Dads and Daughters can enjoy a special meal, beverage, and dessert along with activities at Steam Coffee & Cream. Reservations are required, and times can be reserved for an hour at the times above via this link. The cost is $30 for Dad/Daughter together and $10 for an additional daughter.
Steam Coffee & Cream
113 South Main Street, Fountain Inn
Friday, February 9, 2024, and Friday, February 23, 2024, from 6-7:30 pm; $3/person plus the cost of pottery.
9th Annual Valentine’s Daddy-Daughter Date Night at Hearts of Clay with chocolate, candies, cookies soft drinks, and water. Call to reserve your seat.
Hearts of Clay
660 Spartan Boulevard, Suite 20, Spartanburg
Saturday, February 10, 2024 from 9-10 am
Join Once Upon a Dream Parties and Aiel, Rapunzel, and Aurora to celebrate the love between you and your daughter(s). The cost is $15/child and includes one adult. Please RSVP to attend by calling 864-421-2472.
Once Upon a Dream Parties
Greenville, SC
February 10, 2024, from 6-8 pm
This event in Fountain Inn will be held at the Fountain Inn Activity Center. The event will include dinner, dancing, a photo station, and more. All ages are welcome. Tickets are $25/person and include dinner and a photo and must be purchased in advance.
Fountain Inn Activity Center
600 Fairview Street, Fountain Inn
Saturday, February 10, 2024 at 6 pm
Join the International Ballet for the inaugural Swan Lake Children’s Ball, an evening dedicated to parents and their children that includes a DJ, raffles for prizes, hors d’oeuvres, and dancing. Tickets are $30/person.
Greenville Country Club
239 Byrd Boulevard. Greenville
Sunday, February 11, 2024, from 3-5 pm
This dad-daughter dance and play date is happening at Palmetto Proper in Travelers Rest. Tickets include a play pass, a catered meal, and photo opportunities. Tickets are $30/child and $10/adult.
Palmetto Proper
164 S Main Street, Suite B, Travelers Rest
Monday, February 12th, 2024 and Tuesday, February 13th, 2024 from 5 pm – 8 pm
*Night 1 for 2024 is sold out.
Dad-daughter date night at Chic-FIl-A in Taylors. The first night sold out quickly so reserve your spot soon. $15/person
2801 Wade Hampton Blvd, Suite C, Taylors
Saturday, February 17, 2024, from 6-8 pm
This fun event will be at the Lyman Event Center, 59 Groce Road, Lyman and guests are encouraged to wear white or neon to light up the night. Tickets are $40 per couple and $15 for each additional child. To purchase tickets, go to Lyman Town Hall at 81 Groce Road. The dance is open for all ages. Call 864.439.3453 for more info. Tickets include dinner, music, and dancing.
Lyman Event Center
59 Groce Road, Lyman
Friday, February 23, 2024 at Pickens Branch YMCA from 6:30 pm- 8:30 pm
Friday, March 1, 2024 at Powdersville Branch YMCA from 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Tickets are $25/member and $25/non-member
Sponsored by the YMCA of Easley, Pickens, and Powdersville, this event includes desserts, photo opportunities, and lots of dancing!
Powdersville YMCA (February 23, 2024)
9115 SC-81, Piedmont; 864.625.2060
Pickens YMCA (March 1, 2024)
2223 Gentry Memorial Highway, Pickens
Friday, February 23, 2024 from 7-10 pm
Tickets include photo opportunities, dancing, and cupcakes. Tickets are $50 and can be purchased online.
Nara Hall
311 Spartanburg Highway, Wellford
Friday, March 1, 2024 from 6-8 pm
The Church at the Mill is hosting a dad-daughter date night barn yard with dancing, food, and activities for dads with daughters in 1st-5th grades. Tickets are $15/person.
The Church at the Mill
2589 Ballenger Road, Wellford
Thursday, April 11, 2024 at 5:30 pm and 6:45 pm
Chic-Fil-A in Greer is hosting a Daddy-Daughter date night that is reservation only. There will be two seatings: one at 5:30 pm and 6:45 pm. Call for reservations: 864.848.5222.
Chic-Fil-A Greer
1379 W Wade Hampton Blvd, Greer
Family Date Nights
If you’re hoping to include the whole family or have a special mother-daughter or mother-son date, consider the following events.
February 13, 2024
Join Fork & Plough for a special dinner with your child. There will be a special kid-friendly menu alongside the restaurant’s normal menu. You can make reservations on the restaurant’s website.
Fork and Plough
1629 East North Street, Greenville
864.609.4249
Monday, February 12, 2024 at 6 & 6:45 pm
Prepaid reservations are required at all times. Adult tickets (ages 12+ are $15.50) include two slices of pizza from Merrell’s Pizza, a sundae from our menu, or a create-your-own sundae with one sauce, one topping, whipped cream, and cherry, and your choice of a soft drink or bottled water. Child tickets (ages 1-11, $11.50) include one slice of pizza from Merrell’s Pizza, a kiddie scoop of custard with your choice of 1 topping, and your choice of a soft drink or bottled water. Children who do not need a seat or are not eating do not need a ticket. Tickets are not sold in the shop or by phone and are only available online.
Abbott’s Frozen Custard
119 E Poinsett Street, Greer
Other Activities for Daddy-Daughter Date Night: Greenville, SC
Theatre
If you’re looking for a fancy outing with a younger daughter, you might enjoy a SC Children’s Theatre performance of Pinkalicious: The Musical. And our Things to do with Teens in Greenville guide may help if you have a teen daughter.
Fun Playtime Together
Of course, the old standbys such as mini golf, bowling, and hiking can provide a lot of fun memories. Consider asking your daughter to pick an activity—she will likely have a great idea.
Dinner Date
Check out our Kids Eat Free options for a treat. If you’re looking for restaurants that are a little more upscale but still have kid-friendly fare, Southern Culture, and Tupelo Honey offer southern food that even picky eaters will enjoy. And Grill Marks’ combo of hamburgers and milkshakes is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
No matter what activity or dinner option you choose, you can create a priceless memory with your daughter by asking to spend time with her. It’s a tradition that can happen far more often than just around Valentine’s Day each year.
Do you know of a great Daddy Daughter Date idea that we should add to our list?
This article was originally written By Robert Neely and has been heavily updated by the Kidding Around Team.
