What’s Happening for Free: Family Events in the Upstate
Looking for fun and free events happening in and around Greenville? You’re in the right place! This list is updated almost daily with local events where your family can play, explore, and make memories — without opening your wallet. From outdoor concerts and storytimes to seasonal festivals and community celebrations, these events are easy to enjoy and perfect for all ages.
Bookmark this list and check back often — we’re always adding new ways to have fun for free!
Free Events
| Date/Time | Event | |
|---|---|---|
| 🆓 | October 10, 2026
11:00 am - 4:00 pm |
Second Saturdays at the Seay House
at Seay House, Spartanburg SC |
| 🆓 | October 17, 2026
8:00 am - 12:00 pm |
TD Saturday Market- Downtown Greenville
at Downtown Greenville, Greenville SC |
| 🆓 | October 18, 2026
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
Market on Mill (Full Family)
at Market on Mill, Inman SC |
| 🆓 | October 21, 2026
10:00 am - 11:00 am |
STEM Storytime (Ages 2-5)
at Spartanburg Science Center, Spartanburg SC |
| 🆓 | October 24, 2026
8:00 am - 11:00 am |
Cars & Coffee
at Michelin Headquarters, Greenville SC |
| 🆓 | October 24, 2026
8:00 am - 12:00 pm |
TD Saturday Market- Downtown Greenville
at Downtown Greenville, Greenville SC |
| 🆓 | October 28, 2026
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm |
Halloween at Heritage Park Presented by Ray Thompson's Upstate Karate
at Heritage Park, Simpsonville SC |
| 🆓 | October 31, 2026
8:00 am - 12:00 pm |
TD Saturday Market- Downtown Greenville
at Downtown Greenville, Greenville SC |
| 🆓 | October 31, 2026
11:00 am - 1:00 pm |
Kids Club - Ace Hardware Williamston and Honea Path
|
| 🆓 | November 4, 2026
10:00 am - 11:00 am |
STEM Storytime (Ages 2-5)
at Spartanburg Science Center, Spartanburg SC |
| 🆓 | November 7, 2026
9:00 am - 1:00 pm |
Fretwell Market
at Fretwell Market, Spartanburg SC |
| 🆓 | November 7, 2026
9:00 am - 12:00 pm |
Home Depot Kids Workshop
|
| 🆓 | November 7, 2026
10:00 am - 2:00 pm |
Little Lands
at Other Lands Brewery, Greenville SC |
| 🆓 | November 13, 2026
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm |
GCCA Nightshifts
at Greenville Center for the Creative Arts, Greenville SC |
| 🆓 | November 14, 2026
11:00 am - 12:00 pm |
JC Penney Kids Zone Workshop
|
| 🆓 | November 14, 2026
11:00 am - 4:00 pm |
Second Saturdays at the Seay House
at Seay House, Spartanburg SC |
| 🆓 | November 15, 2026
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
Market on Mill (Full Family)
at Market on Mill, Inman SC |
| 🆓 | November 18, 2026
10:00 am - 11:00 am |
STEM Storytime (Ages 2-5)
at Spartanburg Science Center, Spartanburg SC |
| 🆓 | November 21, 2026
8:00 am - 11:00 am |
Cars & Coffee
at Bridgeway Station, Mauldin SC |
| 🆓 | December 2, 2026
10:00 am - 11:00 am |
STEM Storytime (Ages 2-5)
at Spartanburg Science Center, Spartanburg SC |
| 🆓 | December 3, 2026
5:30 pm - 8:30 pm |
Neighborhood Nights
at Upcountry History Museum, Greenville SC |
| 🆓 | December 4, 2026
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm |
GCCA Nightshifts
at Greenville Center for the Creative Arts, Greenville SC |
| 🆓 | December 5, 2026
9:00 am - 1:00 pm |
Fretwell Market
at Fretwell Market, Spartanburg SC |
| 🆓 | December 5, 2026
9:00 am - 12:00 pm |
Home Depot Kids Workshop
|
| 🆓 | December 5, 2026
10:00 am - 2:00 pm |
Little Lands
at Other Lands Brewery, Greenville SC |
Did you love this list? There’s a lot more to explore.
- Free Things to Do in the Upstate: a list of great things to do that are free or very cheap
- Find more family-friendly events on our Kidding Around Greenville Calendar