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 | |
|---|---|---|
| 🆓 | October 1, 2026
5:30 pm - 8:30 pm |
Neighborhood Nights
at Upcountry History Museum, Greenville SC |
| 🆓 | October 2, 2026
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm |
GCCA Nightshifts
at Greenville Center for the Creative Arts, Greenville SC |
| 🆓 | October 3, 2026
8:00 am - 9:00 pm |
Oktoberfest at the Landing ( 9/19 - 10/11)
at Saluda Lake Landing, Greenville SC |
| 🆓 | October 3, 2026
8:00 am - 12:00 pm |
TD Saturday Market- Downtown Greenville
at Downtown Greenville, Greenville SC |
| 🆓 | October 3, 2026
9:00 am - 5:00 pm |
Aunt Het Festival
at Main Street – Fountain Inn, Fountain Inn SC |
| 🆓 | October 3, 2026
9:00 am - 1:00 pm |
Fretwell Market
at Fretwell Market, Spartanburg SC |
| 🆓 | October 3, 2026
9:00 am - 4:00 pm |
Happy Cow Fall Festival
at Happy Cow Creamery, Pelzer SC |
| 🆓 | October 3, 2026
9:00 am - 12:00 pm |
Home Depot Kids Workshop
|
| 🆓 | October 3, 2026
10:00 am - 2:00 pm |
Little Lands
at Other Lands Brewery, Greenville SC |
| 🆓 | October 3, 2026
10:00 am - 11:00 am |
Storytime on the Steps
at M. Judson Booksellers, Greenville SC |
| 🆓 | October 3, 2026
2:00 pm - 6:00 pm |
Appalachian Autumn Market & Fall Festival
at Hickory Ridge History Museum, Boone NC |
| 🆓 | October 4, 2026
11:00 am - 2:00 pm |
Greer Farmers Market - Pumpkin Party
at Greer City Park, Greer SC |
| 💙🆓 | October 5, 2026 - October 9, 2026
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm |
Pepsi 6th Birthday Club Pickup
at Greenville Pepsi Bottling Plant, Greenville Sc |
| 🆓 | October 7, 2026
10:00 am - 11:00 am |
STEM Storytime (Ages 2-5)
at Spartanburg Science Center, Spartanburg SC |
| 🆓 | October 7, 2026
10:00 am - 11:00 am |
Storytime on the Steps
at M. Judson Booksellers, Greenville SC |
| 🆓 | October 10, 2026
8:00 am - 11:00 am |
Cars & Coffee
at Bridgeway Station, Mauldin SC |
| 🆓 | October 10, 2026
8:00 am - 9:00 pm |
Oktoberfest at the Landing ( 9/19 - 10/11)
at Saluda Lake Landing, Greenville SC |
| 🆓 | October 10, 2026
8:00 am - 12:00 pm |
TD Saturday Market- Downtown Greenville
at Downtown Greenville, Greenville SC |
| 🆓 | October 10, 2026
10:00 am - 3:00 pm |
Rhythms Roadsters 1st annual car show
at Reidville Road Church, Moore SC |
| 🆓 | October 10, 2026
10:00 am - 11:00 am |
Storytime on the Steps
at M. Judson Booksellers, Greenville SC |
| 🆓 | October 10, 2026
11:00 am - 12:00 pm |
JC Penney Kids Zone Workshop
|
| 🆓 | October 10, 2026
11:00 am - 4:00 pm |
Second Saturdays at the Seay House
at Seay House, Spartanburg SC |
| 🆓 | October 10, 2026
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
Fall Festival 2026
at A Thrashers Farm, Pelzer SC |
| 🆓 | October 10, 2026
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm |
Fall Market at Drayton Mills
at Drayton Mills Marketplace, Drayton SC |
| 🆓 | October 10, 2026
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm |
Foothills Philharmonic Chamber Concert – Spotlight: Brass
at Edward R. Driggers City of Greer Center for the Arts, Greer 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