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 12, 2026
11:30 am - 12:00 pm |
Lollipops Concert: Mole Music and the GSO String Quartet
at Hughes Main Library, Greenville SC |
| 🆓 | September 12, 2026
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
Egypt heavenly birthday/shaken baby syndrome awareness event
at Kroc Center, Greenville SC |
| 🆓 | September 12, 2026
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm |
2026 Music in the Park
at Trailblazer Park (Travelers Rest), Travelers Rest SC |
| 🆓 | September 13, 2026
11:00 am - 2:00 pm |
Greer Farmers Market - Mushroom Celebration
at Greer City Park, Greer SC |
| 🆓 | September 13, 2026
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
Market on Mill (Full Family)
at Market on Mill, Inman SC |
| 🆓 | September 14, 2026
10:00 am - 10:30 am |
Twinkle Bear Goes to the Ballet
at Travelers Rest Library Branch, Travelers Rest SC |
| 🆓 | September 14, 2026
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm |
Homeschool: Tech Petting Zoo
at Woodruff Library, Woodruff SC |
| 🆓 | September 15, 2026
10:00 am - 10:30 am |
Twinkle Bear Goes to the Ballet
at Pelham Road Library, Greenville SC |
| 🆓 | September 15, 2026
3:45 pm - 4:30 pm |
Afternoon Adventures
at Five Forks Library Branch, Simpsonville SC |
| 🆓 | September 15, 2026
3:45 pm - 4:30 pm |
Bookworm Bookmarks
at Hughes Main Library, Greenville SC |
| 🆓 | September 15, 2026
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm |
Let's Paint! Local Artist Carey Phillips
at Headquarters Library, Spartanburg SC |
| 🆓 | September 15, 2026
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm |
Screentember: Michael
at Headquarters Library, Spartanburg SC |
| 💙🆓 | September 16, 2026
9:00 am - 11:00 am |
Kidding Around Field Trip: Meet the Dentist (Stress-Free!)
at Cherry Orchard Pediatric Dentistry, Greenville SC |
| 🆓 | September 16, 2026
10:00 am - 11:00 am |
STEM Storytime (Ages 2-5)
at Spartanburg Science Center, Spartanburg SC |
| 🆓 | September 16, 2026
10:00 am - 11:00 am |
Storytime on the Steps
at M. Judson Booksellers, Greenville SC |
| 🆓 | September 16, 2026
10:00 am - 10:30 am |
Twinkle Bear Goes to the Ballet
at Five Forks Library Branch, Simpsonville SC |
| 🆓 | September 16, 2026
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm |
Wednesday Movie Night on the Big Screen
at PKL Park, Greenville SC |
| 🆓 | September 17, 2026
10:00 am - 10:30 am |
Twinkle Bear Goes to the Ballet
at Simpsonville Library, Simpsonville SC |
| 💙🆓 | September 17, 2026
10:00 am - 7:00 pm |
Upstate Kids Consignment Sale - Greenvilleat Greenville Convention Center, Greenville SC |
| 🆓 | September 17, 2026
10:30 am - 11:15 am |
Homeschool Hangout
at Five Forks Library Branch, Simpsonville SC |
| 🆓 | September 17, 2026
3:45 pm - 4:30 pm |
Investigate: Dinosaurs
at Hughes Main Library, Greenville SC |
| 🆓 | September 17, 2026
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm |
Back To School Bingo
at Chesnee Library, Chesnee SC |
| 🆓 | September 17, 2026
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm |
Bilingual Craft Night: Piñatas and More
at Cyrill-Westside Library, Spartanburg SC |
| 🆓 | September 18, 2026
9:30 am - 11:30 am |
Computer Basics for Beginners
at Middle Tyger Library, Lyman SC |
| 💙🆓 | September 18, 2026
10:00 am - 7:00 pm |
Upstate Kids Consignment Sale - Greenvilleat Greenville Convention Center, 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