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 18, 2026
10:00 am - 10:30 am |
Yoga Story Time
at Hughes Main Library, Greenville SC |
| 🆓 | September 18, 2026
12:00 pm - 9:00 pm |
Oktoberfest Saturday in Greer
at Greer Station, Downtown Greer SC |
| 🆓 | September 19, 2026
8:00 am - 9:00 pm |
Oktoberfest at the Landing ( 9/19 - 10/11)
at Saluda Lake Landing, Greenville SC |
| 🆓 | September 19, 2026
8:00 am - 12:00 pm |
TD Saturday Market- Downtown Greenville
at Downtown Greenville, Greenville SC |
| 💙🆓 | September 19, 2026
8:00 am - 2:00 pm |
Upstate Kids Consignment Sale - Greenville (50% Off Day!)at Greenville Convention Center, Greenville SC |
| 🆓 | September 19, 2026
8:30 am - 12:00 pm |
TR Farmers Market- Apple Festival & Season End
at Trailblazer Park (Travelers Rest), Travelers Rest SC |
| 🆓 | September 19, 2026
10:00 am - 11:00 am |
Storytime on the Steps
at M. Judson Booksellers, Greenville SC |
| 🆓 | September 19, 2026
11:00 am - 5:00 pm |
Fall for Spartanburg Festival
at Downtown Spartanburg, Spartanburg SC |
| 🆓 | September 19, 2026
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm |
schleich® Horse Jump Make & Take
at Imperial Mercantile & Outfitters, Mill Spring NC |
| 🆓 | September 19, 2026
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm |
2026 Music in the Park
at Trailblazer Park (Travelers Rest), Travelers Rest SC |
| 🆓 | September 19, 2026
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm |
Foothills Philharmonic 27th Season Opening Night – Americana
at Christ Church Episcopal School, Greenville SC |
| 🆓 | September 20, 2026
11:00 am - 2:00 pm |
Greer Farmers Market - Paint in the Park: "En Plein Air"
at Greer City Park, Greer SC |
| 🆓 | September 20, 2026
2:30 pm - 4:30 pm |
The FootHoops Festival
at Gary L Pittman Park, Greenville SC |
| 🆓 | September 21, 2026
10:00 am - 10:30 am |
Twinkle Bear Goes to the Ballet
at Mauldin (W. Jack Greer) Library, Mauldin SC |
| 🆓 | September 21, 2026
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm |
Mini Makers: An Apple a Day
at Boiling Springs Library, Boiling Springs SC |
| 🆓 | September 21, 2026
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm |
DIY Macrame Fruit Hammock
at Headquarters Library, Spartanburg SC |
| 🆓 | September 21, 2026
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm |
Free Kids Cooking Class
at Chesnee Community Center, Chesnee SC |
| 🆓 | September 22, 2026
3:45 pm - 4:30 pm |
Between the Lines
at Hughes Main Library, Greenville SC |
| 🆓 | September 22, 2026
3:45 pm - 4:30 pm |
Pokémon Origami
at Greer (Jean M. Smith) Library, Greer SC |
| 🆓 | September 22, 2026
3:45 pm - 4:30 pm |
Read to a Buddy
at Hughes Main Library, Greenville SC |
| 🆓 | September 22, 2026
3:45 pm - 4:30 pm |
STEM Studies- CD Hoverdisk
at Pelham Road Library, Greenville SC |
| 🆓 | September 22, 2026
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm |
Slime Activity
at Cleveland Park (Spartanburg), Spartanburg SC |
| 🆓 | September 22, 2026
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm |
Family LEGO
at Middle Tyger Library, Lyman SC |
| 🆓 | September 23, 2026
10:00 am - 11:00 am |
Storytime on the Steps
at M. Judson Booksellers, Greenville SC |
| 🆓 | September 23, 2026
12:15 pm - 1:00 pm |
Music Sandwiched In
at Headquarters Library, Spartanburg 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