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 23, 2026
2:00 pm - 2:45 pm |
LEGO® Club
at Taylors (Burdette) Library, Taylors SC |
| 🆓 | July 23, 2026
3:00 pm - 3:30 pm |
B-Rad: The Kids Magician- Greer Library Branch
at Greer (Jean M. Smith) Library, Greer SC |
| 🆓 | July 23, 2026
3:00 pm - 3:45 pm |
Investigate
at Hughes Main Library, Greenville SC |
| 🆓 | July 23, 2026
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm |
Teen Open Mic Party
at Inman Library, Inman SC |
| 🆓 | July 23, 2026
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm |
Family Craft Night
at Five Forks Library Branch, Simpsonville SC |
| 🆓 | July 23, 2026
5:30 pm - 8:30 pm |
City of Spartanburg- Music on Main
at Morgan Square, Spartanburg SC |
| 🆓 | July 23, 2026
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm |
Moonlight Movies
at Greer City Park, Greer SC |
| 🆓 | July 24, 2026
10:00 am - 10:30 am |
B-Rad: The Kids Magician- Taylors Branch
at Taylors (Burdette) Library, Taylors SC |
| 🆓 | July 24, 2026
10:30 am - 11:30 am |
Party in the USA
at Five Forks Library Branch, Simpsonville SC |
| 🆓 | July 24, 2026
11:00 am - 12:00 pm |
Battle of Cowpens
at Pacolet Library, Pacolet SC |
| 🆓 | July 24, 2026
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm |
Amp’d Up Fridays
at Mauldin Outdoor Amphitheater, Mauldin SC |
| 🆓 | July 25, 2026
8:00 am - 11:00 am |
Cars & Coffee
at Bridgeway Station, Mauldin SC |
| 🆓 | July 25, 2026
8:00 am - 12:00 pm |
TD Saturday Market- Downtown Greenville
at Downtown Greenville, Greenville SC |
| 🆓 | July 25, 2026
8:30 am - 12:00 pm |
TR Farmers Market- Downtown Travelers Rest
at Trailblazer Park (Travelers Rest), Travelers Rest SC |
| 🆓 | July 25, 2026
10:00 am - 11:00 am |
Storytime on the Steps
at M. Judson Booksellers, Greenville SC |
| 🆓 | July 25, 2026
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm |
Emler Swim School Greenville Grand Opening Celebration
at Emler Swim School Greenville, Greenville SC |
| 🆓 | July 26, 2026
12:00 am |
Greer Farmers Market - Watermelon Day & Plant Swap
at Greer City Park, Greer SC |
| 🆓 | July 28, 2026
2:00 pm - 2:45 pm |
3-2-1 Liftoff!
at Headquarters Library, Spartanburg SC |
| 🆓 | July 28, 2026
3:00 pm - 3:45 pm |
Read to a Buddy
at Hughes Main Library, Greenville SC |
| 🆓 | July 29, 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 29, 2026
10:00 am - 11:00 am |
Storytime on the Steps
at M. Judson Booksellers, Greenville SC |
| 🆓 | July 30, 2026
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
Summer Finale Party
at Cyrill-Westside Library, Spartanburg SC |
| 🆓 | July 30, 2026
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm |
Leather Book Dice Tray
at Headquarters Library, Spartanburg SC |
| 🆓 | July 30, 2026
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm |
Professor Whizzpop
at Boiling Springs Library, Boiling Springs SC |
| 🆓 | July 30, 2026
5:30 pm - 8:30 pm |
City of Spartanburg- Music on Main
at Morgan Square, 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