Greenville, SC Events: Don’t Miss a Thing
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Looking for the best kid-friendly Greenville, SC events? You’re in the right place. The Kidding Around Greenville Events Page is your go-to guide for family-friendly events in Greenville and the Upstate, including events this weekend and upcoming favorites.
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Saturday, October 10
Step into the shadows on Trade Street: Ruffians & Scoundrels, the world-famous classic ghost tour. Uncover the dark, forgotten secrets of Greer’s history on a family-friendly walking adventure. Tours set off from the train depot at the corner of Randall and Trade Streets and haunt their way to the Greer Heritage Museum. Each fully accessible tour lasts about an hour. Advance online booking required (no walk-ups).
All dates & showtimes:
Sat, Oct 10 — 6:30 PM & 8:30 PM
Sat, Oct 17 — 6:30 PM & 8:30 PM
Sat, Oct 24 — 6:30 PM & 8:30 PM
Fri, Oct 30 — 6:30 PM & 8:30 PM
Sat, Oct 31 — 6:30 PM & 8:30 PM
🎟️ Cost: $13 adults, $7 ages 5-15; children 4 and under walk free. Tickets required for ages 5+ (printout or phone).
📍 Location: Greer Heritage Museum, 106 South Main Street, Greer, SC (tours depart from the train depot at Randall & Trade Streets)
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🧒 Ages: Family-friendly; tickets required for ages 5+, children 4 and under free
★ FeaturedEvent description (including cost, etc): Looking for a different way to enjoy mini golf? Come join us for a fun experience that will light up your night!
Our balls light up, GLOW material is provided, and our DJ is sure to get you into the groove!
Tickets are priced at $15/person
Glow Golf at Takeoff Mini Golf
- Outdoor glow mini golf with live DJ and music
- High-energy, family-friendly atmosphere
- 19-hole aviation-themed course with interactive elements
- Festival-like experience at dusk/night
What’s Included:
- One round of 19-hole miniature golf
- Additional fees: $0.90 ticketing fee + state admission tax
Sunday, October 11
When: Thursday, Oct. 8 – Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026
Thursday Kickoff Concert: 5–10 p.m.
Friday: Noon–10 p.m.
Saturday: 11 a.m.–9 p.m.
Sunday: Noon–7 p.m.
Where: Main Street, Downtown Greenville (Augusta Street to East North Street)
Cost: Free admission; food, drinks and kids’ activities purchased separately
Description:
Greenville’s biggest block party returns for its 45th year! Graze your way down Main Street with 60 local restaurants serving 300+ menu items, and catch a record 92 bands across seven free stages. Little ones can head to the WOW! Fiber Kids’ Area on East Broad Street for their own corner of the fun. The festival is ticketless, so bring a credit or debit card (or a festival gift card) to pay at vendor booths.
Pro Tip: Saturday opens earliest at 11 a.m. Arrive right at opening for lighter crowds with kids, and check the interactive festival map before you go to find the Kids’ Area, restrooms and your must-try booths.
Website: fallforgreenville.net
Thursday, October 15
Family night just got better! Kids eat free after 5pm with participating vendors and a kid’s movie on the big screen starting at 6pm. Showing tonight is Coco.
Grab a blanket and settle in for a free outdoor screening of Coco at the Moonlight Movies series in Falls Park! Showings run Thursday evenings through September and October, with Poppington’s Gourmet Popcorn available each week.
Starts at DUSK
📍 Location: Falls Park on the Reedy, 301 South Main Street, Greenville, SC
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Friday, October 16
Friday nights are for space exploration at Roper Mountain Science Center. Friday Starry Nights invite families to relax under the stars inside the planetarium and enjoy immersive astronomy shows that change throughout the evening. It’s an easy, engaging way to spark curiosity about the night sky, whether it’s your first visit or a returning favorite. On clear nights, be sure to head over after your show to the Charles E. Daniel Observatory refractor to see through the telescope!
👉Get your tickets here > Roper Mountain Science Center
Friday Nights in August
4:30 PM- Magic Treehouse
6:00 PM – Astronut
7:30 PM – James Webb Space Telescope: The Story Unfolds
Friday Nights in September
4:30pm – Starry Nights – Cosmic Adventure
6:00pm – Starry Nights – Solar Superstorms
7:30pm – Starry Nights – A Race Through Space
Friday Nights in October
4:30pm – Starry Nights – Spooky Science
6:00pm – Starry Nights- Solar Superstorm
7:30pm – Starry Nights – A Race Through Space
Location:
T.C. Hooper Planetarium
Roper Mountain Science Center, Greenville, SC
Find out more about Friday Starry Nights and why we LOVE this planetarium in our review of RMSC!
FALL-ELUJAH it’s back for the SIXTH year in a row— the Annual Fall Festival! It’s the perfect setting around Greenville to celebrate everyone’s favorite time of year with food, wine, shopping, and more!
FREE admission & parking
Live music all weekend long
Food & dessert vendors
30+ local vendors each day
Wine by the glass, bottle, and flight available + wine specials
Family & pup friendly
Opening Night, presented by Bon Secours St. Francis Health System as the Greenville Swamp Rabbits host the Atlanta Gladiators at Bon Secours Wellness Arena.
📍 Location: Bon Secours Wellness Arena, 650 North Academy Street, Greenville, SC
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Thursday, October 22
Drop-in event for families. Supplies are limited.
Family night just got better! Kids eat free after 5pm with participating vendors and a kid’s movie on the big screen starting at 6pm. Showing tonight is The Haunted Mansion.
Friday, October 23
Explore Science Event | Friday, Oct. 23 | 4–6 p.m.
Bring the family for a free, fun-filled afternoon of discovery hosted by Clemson’s Science Outreach Center! Try hands-on activities, meet fascinating specimens, explore the night sky, and see science in action. Free snow cones will be served.
Make elephant toothpaste foam, reveal secret messages with disappearing ink, create rainbow tornadoes, and discover the science of flight with paper airplanes and a trebuchet. You can also explore genetics through tiger stripes, twist a Möbius band, solve math and logic puzzles, watch a Rubik’s Cube demonstration, and more. Planetarium shows and Museum of Natural History specimens round out the adventure.
Location: 230 Parkway Dr, Clemson, SC 29634
Register here: Sign up for Explore Science
Thursday, October 29
Welcome to everyone!
There will be dance presentations, food, and a community ofrenda to participate in.
Please bring something special for the ofrenda or a dish to share with everyone if you would like!
Date: October 9th, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Location: 7 Shannon Drive, Greenville, SC (side entrance)
Mosaic is a Greenville 501(c)(3) nonprofit that helps K–12 students whose second language is English grow through after-school academic support, dance and arts classes, a youth leadership academy, and a summer arts camp, through cultural celebration and belonging. Mosaic also offers resources for the whole family.
Family night just got better! Kids eat free after 5pm with participating vendors and a kid’s movie on the big screen starting at 6pm. Showing tonight is Hocus Pocus.
Family night just got better! Kids eat free after 5pm with participating vendors and a kid’s movie on the big screen starting at 6pm. Showing tonight is Fantastic Mr. Fox.
Join in this fall for three fun evenings under the stars at Doodle Park Pavilion:
October 29 — Hocus Pocus
November 12 — Moana 2
December 10 — The Grinch
Bring your chairs, blankets, family, and friends for a great night at the movies in downtown Pickens. Popcorn and drinks will be available for purchase.
Friday, October 30
Carolina Shag Club presents:
Fun for the entire family!
Line & Shag Dance
October 30th
Free Jr Shag lessons at 6:30pm
$5 line lessons at 7:15pm
Dancing // Music // Fun
Social dance at 8pm
Sparetime Entertainment Center
822 Congaree Rd, Greenville, SC 29607
Saturday, October 31
🎃 Trunk or Treat at PetSuites Greenville! 🐾
Bring the whole family—and your pups!—to PetSuites Greenville on Saturday, October 31 from 4:00–6:00 PM for a spooktacular Trunk or Treat celebration!
Come dressed in your favorite Halloween costume and enjoy an afternoon of tricks, treats, festive fun, and plenty of puppy-friendly Halloween spirit! 🐶👻🎃 Whether you’re bringing your four-legged best friend or the whole family, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
📅 October 31 | ⏰ 4:00–6:00 PM
📍 PetSuites Greenville
🎃 Costumes encouraged!
🐾 Family & pup-friendly!
Come celebrate Halloween with us—we can’t wait to see all those adorable costumes! 🧡🐕🦺👻
Thursday, November 12
Join in this fall for fun evenings under the stars at Doodle Park Pavilion:
November 12 — Moana 2
December 10 — The Grinch
Bring your chairs, blankets, family, and friends for a great night at the movies in downtown Pickens. Popcorn and drinks will be available for purchase.
Thursday, November 19
★ FeaturedGet ready to dance! DJ Raphi brings his high-energy Hype Tour USA 2.0 to The Underground in Charlotte for an all-ages dance party packed with crowd-pleasing beats. It’s a general admission, standing-room-only show, so wear comfy shoes and come ready to move.
When: Thursday, November 19, 2026. Doors open at 5:00 p.m., show starts at 6:00 p.m.
Where: The Underground, Charlotte, NC
Ages: All ages welcome
GIVEAWAY: Enter to win tickets here
Tickets: General admission only, with a limit of 8 tickets per order. Prices go up on the day of the show, so buy early. Service fees apply at all points of purchase.
Accessibility: Guests needing accessible accommodations should purchase a general admission ticket and will be accommodated at the venue.
Dates, acts, and ticket prices are subject to change without notice.
Thursday, December 10
Join in this fall for fun evenings under the stars at Doodle Park Pavilion:
December 10 — The Grinch
Bring your chairs, blankets, family, and friends for a great night at the movies in downtown Pickens. Popcorn and drinks will be available for purchase.
About the Kidding Around Greenville calendar
✨Our Calendar Includes:
- Events for all ages
- Weekend events near Greenville
- Family-friendly festivals
- Theatre shows and sports
- Seasonal and holiday events
We do our best to keep details accurate, but always check the event’s website for current pricing, times, and weather-related updates. Details may change!