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 | |
|---|---|---|
| 🆓 | July 14, 2026
3:00 pm - 3:45 pm |
The Studio
at Hughes Main Library, Greenville SC |
| 💙🆓 | July 15, 2026
9:00 am - 11:00 am |
Kidding Around Field Trip: Meet the Dentist (Stress-Free!)
at Cherry Orchard Pediatric Dentistry, Greenville SC |
| 🆓 | July 15, 2026
10:00 am |
Park Hop Playdate
at Va-Du-Mar McMillan Park, Boiling Springs SC |
| 🆓 | July 15, 2026
10:00 am - 4:00 pm |
Recraft x GCCA: Art Nook for Kids (Wednesdays - Saturday)
at Greenville Center for the Creative Arts, Greenville SC |
| 🆓 | July 15, 2026
10:00 am - 11:00 am |
STEM Storytime (Ages 2-5)
at Spartanburg Science Center, Spartanburg SC |
| 🆓 | July 15, 2026
10:00 am - 11:00 am |
Storytime on the Steps
at M. Judson Booksellers, Greenville SC |
| 🆓 | July 15, 2026
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm |
Bingo Bash
at Headquarters Library, Spartanburg SC |
| 🆓 | July 15, 2026
2:00 pm - 2:45 pm |
Summer Paint by Numbers
at Fountain Inn (Kerry Ann Younts Culp) Library, Fountain Inn SC |
| 🆓 | July 15, 2026
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm |
Ukulele Beginner's Class
at Five Forks Library Branch, Simpsonville SC |
| 🆓 | July 15, 2026
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm |
Teens Learn: American Sign Language
at Cyrill-Westside Library, Spartanburg SC |
| 🆓 | July 16, 2026
10:00 am - 10:45 am |
Adventures in Americana
at Simpsonville Library, Simpsonville SC |
| 🆓 | July 16, 2026
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm |
Charmed Jewelry
at Headquarters Library, Spartanburg SC |
| 🆓 | July 16, 2026
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm |
Gravity Check Juggling
at Cyrill-Westside Library, Spartanburg SC |
| 🆓 | July 16, 2026
2:30 pm - 4:00 pm |
Children's Writing Workshop
at Five Forks Library Branch, Simpsonville SC |
| 🆓 | July 16, 2026
2:30 pm - 4:00 pm |
Scavenger Hunt
at Five Forks Library Branch, Simpsonville SC |
| 🆓 | July 16, 2026
3:00 pm - 3:45 pm |
Comic & Cartoon Drawing Tips
at Hughes Main Library, Greenville SC |
| 🆓 | July 16, 2026
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm |
Teen Open Mic
at Woodruff Library, Woodruff SC |
| 🆓 | July 16, 2026
5:30 pm - 8:30 pm |
City of Spartanburg- Music on Main
at Morgan Square, Spartanburg SC |
| 🆓 | July 17, 2026
10:00 am - 11:00 am |
LEGO® Tournament
at Hughes Main Library, Greenville SC |
| 🆓 | July 17, 2026
2:00 pm - 2:45 pm |
Explore US National Parks
at Taylors (Burdette) Library, Taylors SC |
| 🆓 | July 17, 2026
2:30 pm - 4:00 pm |
Children's Writing Workshop
at Hughes Main Library, Greenville SC |
| 🆓 | July 17, 2026
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm |
Amp’d Up Fridays
at Mauldin Outdoor Amphitheater, Mauldin SC |
| 🆓 | July 18, 2026
8:00 am - 12:00 pm |
TD Saturday Market- Downtown Greenville
at Downtown Greenville, Greenville SC |
| 🆓 | July 18, 2026
8:30 am - 12:00 pm |
TR Farmers Market- Downtown Travelers Rest
at Trailblazer Park (Travelers Rest), Travelers Rest SC |
| 🆓 | July 18, 2026
9:00 am - 12:00 pm |
Move Together Spartanburg: Family Exercise Series
at Morgan Square Park Downtown, Spartanburg South Carolina |
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