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
Oktoberfest at The Landing is back September 19–October 11!
Join us at Saluda Lake Landing for four weekends of authentic German food, a full lineup of fall beers and Oktoberfest fun by the water. With German roots behind the menu, you can expect more than just pretzels and beer—come hungry and ready to try something special.
The Landing will be decorated Oktoberfest-style throughout the event, with plenty happening every weekend:
Fridays: Karaoke from 6–9 PM
Saturdays & Sundays: Live music from 5–8 PM
Oktoberfest will be held during our regular fall hours:
Thursday: 12–8 PM
Friday: 12–9 PM
Saturday: 8 AM–9 PM
Sunday: 10 AM–8 PM
Admission is free, but reserving a free ticket is recommended so we know you’re coming.
Want to make a full lake day out of it? Watercraft rentals will also be available and can be reserved in advance at www.saludalakelanding.com.
Bring your family, bring your pup and come enjoy German food, fall beer, live music and Oktoberfest by the lake.
Saluda Lake Landing
605 Motor Boat Club Road
Greenville, SC 29611
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
In the intimate setting of a small music hall, Foothills Brass players take the stage to reveal the range of brass instruments from crisp to warm – bright to mellow – powerful to tender. And yes, brass players can make you weep. It’s a chance to experience how talented Foothills musicians are.
Everyone is invited to visit the art displayed at the Gallery before or after the concert. This classically casual concert, art gallery and parking are – absolutely FREE!
Sunday, October 11
Mark your calendar for this completely FREE God’s Closet Shop Day! On October 11 from 9:30 AM to 1 PM, parents, grandparents, and other caregivers can “shop” at no cost for children’s clothing—sizes newborn through teen. No documentation or proof of need is required. Just sign up at spartanburgsda.com/gc, then come ready to shop and leave with the clothes your growing kids need. The process is simple, practical, and organized. We recommend coming early as the line can get long. We can’t wait to see you there!
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
Tuesday, October 13
Crafts, coloring, and games for ages 6-12.
Create a work of art by a virtual fireplace. Ages 6-12.
Create colorful collages for fall. Ages 6-12.
Dust off your dance moves — Thriller rehearsals kick off Oct 6, leading up to performances at Falls Park and TD Saturday Market this Halloween season.
Thriller Rehearsals & Performances
Rehearsals:
- Oct 6 at 6:00pm
- Oct 13 at 6:00pm
- Oct 20 at 6:00pm
All rehearsals at KROC Greenville
Performances:
- Oct 29 at Falls Park — 4:30pm
- Oct 31 at TD Saturday Market — 9:15am
A third performance is being finalized — details to come
Register / learn more: https://www.dancecollab.org/events
Language we have to include for grant purposes: Thriller is funded in part by the Metropolitan Arts Council which receives support from the City of Greenville, MVW Manufacturing Company, SEW Eurodrive, and the South Carolina Arts Commission.
Wednesday, October 14
Bring your littles to the front steps of M. Judson for our twice-weekly story time! Enjoy some wonderful picture books read aloud to the crowd by our very own booksellers, and children will even get a sweet treat to go. If you catch them on a rainy day or cold day, storytime is held inside in the children’s section toward the back of the store. Keep up with changes to the schedule here> Book Store & Coffee Shop in Downtown Greenville Check out our Review of Storytime on the Steps at M. Judson Booksellers!
Thursday, October 15
Ages 9-12 are invited to explore conservation and the history of the National Parks.
🎟️ Cost: Free.
📍 Location: 25 Heritage Green Place, Greenville, SC 29601
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🧒 Ages: Ages 9-12
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.
Spooky night of video games, a costume contest, crafts, and music in the Teen Hub. Ages 12-18 / grades 7-12 only.
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
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
Trunk-or-Treat will kick off at the World of Energy from 6–7:30 p.m. This free, community-sponsored event is a wonderful opportunity for families and friends to enjoy a fun fall tradition together. Kids can look forward to face painting, pumpkin painting, games, and more throughout the evening.
Immediately following Trunk-or-Treat, they’ll be screening a movie under the stars on the World of Energy lawn, starting at 7:30 p.m.
Don’t forget to bring your lawn chairs and blankets! A local food truck will be on-site and available for purchase before the movie begins. Admission, parking, popcorn and water are free.
Saturday, October 17
Celebrating the harvest in Lincoln County since 1972, this is the largest festival in Lincolnton, drawing roughly 80,000 visitors each October.
It features local apple growers, a farmer’s market, local talent on two stages, and foods including whole apple pies, along with kids’ activities and more.
Free to attend, no pets allowed.
Each Saturday morning from early May through late October, two blocks of downtown Greenville’s Main Street are transformed into the TD Saturday Market, a vibrant open-air marketplace in the heart of the city.
The market features more than 75 vendors offering seasonal produce, prepared foods, and handcrafted goods, creating a lively community gathering space every week.
LEARN MORE HERE 🥕 Greenville Saturday Market, SC – Official Website | Official Website
Find special market happenings each week right here > Market Happenings | Greenville Saturday Market, SC – Official Website
Check for cancellations and special events on the TD Saturday Market Instagram
What to Expect
- Fresh, seasonal produce from farms located within 100 miles of Greenville
- Locally produced and prepared food items
- Handmade crafts and artisan goods
- Vendors encouraged to use locally sourced materials for crafts
Experience
The TD Saturday Market draws thousands of visitors each week who come to shop, explore, and connect with local growers, makers, and artisans in a welcoming downtown setting.
Why Visit
It’s a long-standing Greenville tradition that highlights local agriculture, craftsmanship, and community. The market offers a chance to experience the best of the region in one place every Saturday morning.
Alexander County’s biggest event of the year, drawing an estimated 35,000 visitors and over 400 vendor booths along the streets of downtown Taylorsville.
Expect multiple entertainment stages, a “Kids’ Korner” with rides, petting zoos, carriage rides, and games, plus food vendors serving everything from BBQ and Italian sausage to homemade ice cream and fried apple pies. Contests include apple baking, apple peeling, and kids’ candy apple art. Free to attend.
Fall market with 60+ local artisans, food/beverage vendors, and live music.
🎟️ Cost: Free.
📍 Location: Greer City Park, 301 E Poinsett St, Greer, SC 29651
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🧒 Ages: All ages
Join us for a fun-filled, educational day at Lake Robinson while learning where Greer’s drinking water begins. The event on Saturday, October 17, 2026 from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm is free for all ages and will feature educational exhibits, lunch, kayaking, inflatables, outdoor yoga, and much more. There will be more than 25 exhibitors, tree giveaways, rain barrel workshop, and blood drive. The rain barrel workshop is the only cost associated with the event and will be run through the Watershed Ecology Center.
Soar into hero mode with the Firefighting Plane workshop, sponsored by First Alert! Kids will build and decorate a rescue plane. Workshops are hosted by Lowe’s Red Vests, in-store only.
🎟️ Cost: Free.
📍 Location: Lowe’s Home Improvement Stores
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🧒 Ages: Recommended ages 4-11; parents build alongside kids
SCCT story times are a chance for young children to engage in a high-energy and child-friendly interpretation of their favorite children’s stories.
BOOK SWAP- Bring a new or gently used book to donate and leave with a new *to you* story to take home! The theme for this book swap is Spooky Season!
*Additional books generously donated by Greenville First Steps.
TMAS is performed by an SCCT Teaching Artist in SCCT’s Prisma Health Lobby, the material often includes audience participation or simple interaction and will last no longer than 30 minutes – perfect for young, wiggly patrons.
Bring your littles to the front steps of M. Judson for our twice-weekly story time! Enjoy some wonderful picture books read aloud to the crowd by our very own booksellers, and children will even get a sweet treat to go. If you catch them on a rainy day or cold day, storytime is held inside in the children’s section toward the back of the store. Keep up with changes to the schedule here> Book Store & Coffee Shop in Downtown Greenville Check out our Review of Storytime on the Steps at M. Judson Booksellers!
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
FREE TO THE PUBLIC!
Join us for our October Trailblazer Vendor Market!
You’ll find the perfect hand crafted products, decor, art, farm goods, sourdough, sweets, salsa and SO MUCH MORE! We proudly present a wide variety of vendors! There will be OVER 65 small businesses in attendance for you to shop from, delicious food trucks to grab lunch, face painting, a trick or treat trail from the vendor booths and more!
DATE: 🗓️ Saturday, October 17th 2026
TIME: ⏰ 11:00 AM until 3:00 PM
LOCATION:📍Trailblazer Park located at 235 Trailblazer Drive Travelers Rest, SC
This is an all OUTSIDE event! It is rain or shine!
★ FeaturedJoin Far Out Farms for their second annual Fall Festival! Pick your own pumpkins, shop with local vendors, and enjoy food trucks, bounce houses, and games — fun for the whole family.
Highlights:
- Pick-your-own pumpkin patch
- Local vendors & food trucks
- Bounce houses & games
- Free family event
📅 Saturday, October 17
🕐 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
📍 750 N. Hwy 101, Landrum, SC 29356
💰 Free admission
Come spend the evening with us at Faith Baptist Church for a night of faith, family, community & fall fun!
Chili Cook-Off
Pumpkin Patch & Pumpkin Painting
Face Painting
Potato Sack Race
Cornhole
Bounce House
Trunk or Treat
Hot Dogs
Hot Chocolate & Apple Cider
Games & more!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!