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 18, 2026
10:00 am - 11:00 am |
Storytime on the Steps
at M. Judson Booksellers, Greenville SC |
| 🆓 | July 18, 2026
10:30 am - 11:00 am |
SCCT Summer Storytime- Storytime On The Steps at M. Judson
at M. Judson Booksellers, Greenville SC |
| 🆓 | July 18, 2026
11:00 am - 12:00 pm |
Electric Kids at Anderson County Museum
at Anderson County Museum, Anderson SC |
| 🆓 | July 19, 2026
11:00 am - 2:00 pm |
Greer Farmers Market Peach Cookoff
at Greer City Park, Greer SC |
| 🆓 | July 20, 2026
10:00 am - 10:30 am |
B-Rad: The Kids Magician- Mauldin Branch
at Mauldin (W. Jack Greer) Library, Mauldin SC |
| 🆓 | July 20, 2026
3:00 pm - 3:30 pm |
B-Rad: The Kids Magician
at Pelham Road Library, Greenville SC |
| 🆓 | July 20, 2026
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm |
DIY: Painted Book Edges
at Woodruff Library, Woodruff SC |
| 🆓 | July 21, 2026
10:00 am - 10:30 am |
B-Rad: The Kids Magician- Berea Branch
at Berea (Sarah Dobey Jones) Library, Greenville SC |
| 🆓 | July 21, 2026
10:00 am - 11:00 am |
Healthy Screen Time Routines - Free Parenting Workshop
at Hope Center for Children, Spartanburg SC |
| 🆓 | July 21, 2026
10:00 am - 10:45 am |
Sensory Summer Special
at Pelham Road Library, Greenville SC |
| 🆓 | July 21, 2026
10:30 am - 11:30 am |
BINGO!
at Landrum Library, Landrum SC |
| 🆓 | July 21, 2026
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm |
Movie, Make, & Munch
at Chesnee Library, Chesnee SC |
| 🆓 | July 21, 2026
2:00 pm - 2:45 pm |
3-2-1 Liftoff!
at Headquarters Library, Spartanburg SC |
| 🆓 | July 21, 2026
2:00 pm - 2:30 pm |
B-Rad: The Kids Magician- Five Forks Branch
at Five Forks Library Branch, Simpsonville SC |
| 🆓 | July 21, 2026
2:00 pm - 2:45 pm |
Cupcake Fireworks
at Anderson Road (West) Library, Greenville SC |
| 🆓 | July 21, 2026
2:00 pm - 2:45 pm |
Sensory Summer Special
at Simpsonville Library, Simpsonville SC |
| 🆓 | July 21, 2026
3:00 pm - 3:45 pm |
LEGO® Club
at Hughes Main Library, Greenville SC |
| 🆓 | July 22, 2026
10:00 am - 10:30 am |
B-Rad: The Kids Magician
at Hughes Main Library, Greenville SC |
| 🆓 | July 22, 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 22, 2026
10:00 am - 11:00 am |
Storytime on the Steps
at M. Judson Booksellers, Greenville SC |
| 🆓 | July 22, 2026
3:00 pm - 3:30 pm |
B-Rad: The Kids Magician- Fountain Inn Branch
at Fountain Inn (Kerry Ann Younts Culp) Library, Fountain Inn SC |
| 🆓 | July 22, 2026
3:45 pm - 4:30 pm |
LEGO® Club
at Blue Ridge Library Branch, Greer SC |
| 🆓 | July 23, 2026
10:00 am - 10:30 am |
B-Rad: The Kids Magician- Simpsonville Branch
at Simpsonville Library, Simpsonville SC |
| 🆓 | July 23, 2026
10:30 am - 11:30 am |
Whitner's Lil' Wonders at Anderson County Museum
at Anderson County Museum, Anderson SC |
| 🆓 | July 23, 2026
2:00 pm - 2:45 pm |
A Letter to Your Favorite Author
at Travelers Rest (Sargent) Branch, Travelers Rest 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