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 | |
|---|---|---|
| 💙🆓 | September 6, 2026
4:00 pm - 10:00 pm |
27th Annual Michelin Celebrate Anderson
at Civic Center of Anderson, Anderson SC |
| 💙🆓 | September 8, 2026 - September 11, 2026
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm |
Pepsi 6th Birthday Club Pickup- September
at Greenville Pepsi Bottling Plant, Greenville Sc |
| 🆓 | September 9, 2026
10:00 am - 12:00 pm |
Next Step Sewing-Quilting
at Headquarters Library, Spartanburg SC |
| 🆓 | September 9, 2026
10:00 am - 11:00 am |
Storytime on the Steps
at M. Judson Booksellers, Greenville SC |
| 🆓 | September 9, 2026
11:00 am - 12:00 pm |
Play-Doh Club
at Inman Library, Inman SC |
| 🆓 | September 9, 2026
12:15 pm - 1:00 pm |
Music Sandwiched In
at Headquarters Library, Spartanburg SC |
| 🆓 | September 9, 2026
2:30 pm - 3:00 pm |
Stump the Ranger
at Paris Mountain State Park, Greenville SC |
| 🆓 | September 9, 2026
3:45 pm - 4:30 pm |
LEGO® Club
at Blue Ridge Library Branch, Greer SC |
| 🆓 | September 9, 2026
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm |
Teen DIY: Printmaking
at Boiling Springs Library, Boiling Springs SC |
| 🆓 | September 9, 2026
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm |
Wednesday Movie Night on the Big Screen
at PKL Park, Greenville SC |
| 🆓 | September 10, 2026
10:30 am - 11:15 am |
STEM Studies
at Five Forks Library Branch, Simpsonville SC |
| 🆓 | September 10, 2026
11:00 am - 11:45 am |
Homeschool Hangout
at Travelers Rest Library Branch, Travelers Rest SC |
| 🆓 | September 10, 2026
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm |
Homeschool: Stand-Up Comedy Routine
at Cowpens Library, Cowpens SC |
| 🆓 | September 10, 2026
3:45 pm - 4:30 pm |
Friendship Bracelets
at Augusta Road (Ramsey Family) Library, Greenville SC |
| 🆓 | September 10, 2026
3:45 pm - 4:30 pm |
Pokémon Card Swap
at Five Forks Library Branch, Simpsonville SC |
| 🆓 | September 11, 2026
10:00 am - 10:30 am |
Twinkle Bear Goes to the Ballet
at Hughes Main Library, Greenville SC |
| 🆓 | September 11, 2026
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm |
16th Annual SOOIE BBQ Cook-Off – Anything Butt Competition
at Mauldin Cultural Center, Mauldin SC |
| 🆓 | September 12, 2026
8:00 am - 12:00 pm |
TD Saturday Market- Downtown Greenville
at Downtown Greenville, Greenville SC |
| 🆓 | September 12, 2026
8:30 am - 12:00 pm |
TR Farmers Market- Downtown Travelers Rest
at Trailblazer Park (Travelers Rest), Travelers Rest SC |
| 🆓 | September 12, 2026
10:00 am - 10:30 am |
Lollipops Concert: Mole Music and the GSO String Quartet
at Blue Ridge Library Branch, Greer SC |
| 🆓 | September 12, 2026
10:00 am - 11:00 am |
Storytime on the Steps
at M. Judson Booksellers, Greenville SC |
| 🆓 | September 12, 2026
11:00 am - 3:00 pm |
16th Annual SOOIE BBQ Cook-Off – Main Event
at Mauldin Cultural Center, Mauldin SC |
| 🆓 | September 12, 2026
11:00 am - 12:00 pm |
JC Penney Kids Zone Workshop
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| 🆓 | September 12, 2026
11:00 am - 4:00 pm |
Second Saturdays at the Seay House
at Seay House, Spartanburg SC |
| 🆓 | September 12, 2026
11:00 am - 3:00 pm |
September Market at The Point
at The Market at the Point, 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