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 23, 2026
3:45 pm - 4:30 pm |
I Spy Jars
at Travelers Rest Library Branch, Travelers Rest SC |
| 🆓 | September 23, 2026
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm |
Wednesday Movie Night on the Big Screen
at PKL Park, Greenville SC |
| 🆓 | September 24, 2026
11:00 am - 11:45 am |
Homeschool Hangout
at Berea (Sarah Dobey Jones) Library, Greenville SC |
| 🆓 | September 24, 2026
2:30 pm - 4:30 pm |
Cloud Creators: The Water Cycle
at Middle Tyger Library, Lyman SC |
| 🆓 | September 24, 2026
3:45 pm - 4:30 pm |
LEGO® Club
at Taylors (Burdette) Library, Taylors SC |
| 🆓 | September 24, 2026
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm |
Family Craft Night
at Five Forks Library Branch, Simpsonville SC |
| 🆓 | September 26, 2026
8:00 am - 11:00 am |
Cars & Coffee
at Bridgeway Station, Mauldin SC |
| 🆓 | September 26, 2026
8:00 am - 9:00 pm |
Oktoberfest at the Landing ( 9/19 - 10/11)
at Saluda Lake Landing, Greenville SC |
| 🆓 | September 26, 2026
8:00 am - 12:00 pm |
TD Saturday Market- Downtown Greenville
at Downtown Greenville, Greenville SC |
| 🆓 | September 26, 2026
9:00 am - 5:00 pm |
Inman Harvest Day Festival (Full Family)
at Downtown Inman, Inman SC |
| 🆓 | September 26, 2026
10:00 am - 4:00 pm |
Apple Festival at Historic Bethabara Park, Winston-Salem NC
at Bethanbara Park, Winston Salem NC |
| 🆓 | September 26, 2026
10:00 am - 2:00 pm |
Railfest
at Greer City Park, Greer SC |
| 🆓 | September 26, 2026
10:00 am - 11:00 am |
Storytime on the Steps
at M. Judson Booksellers, Greenville SC |
| 🆓 | September 26, 2026
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
Screentember: Shrek
at Headquarters Library, Spartanburg SC |
| 🆓 | September 26, 2026
3:00 pm - 8:00 pm |
Fall Family Festival & Market
at The Gathering Farm, Moore SC |
| 🆓 | September 28, 2026
3:45 pm - 4:30 pm |
LEGO® Club
at Pelham Road Library, Greenville SC |
| 🆓 | September 28, 2026
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm |
Family LEGOs and More
at Woodruff Library, Woodruff SC |
| 🆓 | September 28, 2026
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm |
Bluegrass Jams with Bluegrass Spartanburg
at Headquarters Library, Spartanburg SC |
| 🆓 | September 29, 2026
2:00 pm - 4:30 pm |
Screentember: Hamnet
at Headquarters Library, Spartanburg SC |
| 🆓 | September 29, 2026
3:45 pm - 4:30 pm |
Pokémon™ Club
at Hughes Main Library, Greenville SC |
| 🆓 | September 29, 2026
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm |
Crafty Kids Journal Lab
at Chesnee Library, Chesnee SC |
| 🆓 | September 30, 2026
10:00 am - 11:00 am |
Storytime on the Steps
at M. Judson Booksellers, Greenville SC |
| 🆓 | September 30, 2026
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm |
Homeschool Hub: America 250th
at Pacolet Library, Pacolet SC |
| 🆓 | September 30, 2026
3:45 pm - 4:30 pm |
Build It!
at Five Forks Library Branch, Simpsonville SC |
| 🆓 | September 30, 2026
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm |
Wednesday Movie Night on the Big Screen
at PKL Park, 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