What’s Happening for Free: Family Events in the Upstate

Sing your favorite Christmas song or just enjoy the show with friends. Both performers and audience members must be teens ages 12-18 or entering grades 7-12.

Storytime is for children ages 2-5.  STEM Storytime will be on the first and third Wednesday of the month in 2026. Updates will be on the Spartanburg Science Center’s Facebook or website.

https://www.spartanburgsciencecenter.org/stem-storytime/

Bring your littles to the front steps of M. Judson for our twice-weekly story time! Enjoy some wonderful picture books read aloud to the crowd by our very own booksellers, and children will even get a sweet treat to go. If you catch them on a rainy day or cold day, storytime is held inside in the children’s section toward the back of the store.  Keep up with changes to the schedule here> Book Store & Coffee Shop in Downtown Greenville Check out our Review of Storytime on the Steps at M. Judson Booksellers!

 

Dress up and celebrate Jane Austen’s birthday with parlor games and dances, themed treats, and discussion with other fans about her work and world. Please register online in advance. For teens ages 12-18 or in grades 7-12. Registration may be required.

Even the Grinch wouldn’t miss this. Join us for a movie night at the Middle Tyger Library on December 17 at 6:00 p.m. Enjoy seasonal snacks and watch How the Grinch Stole Christmas with us.

Catch The Polar Express (rated G) for free at NCG Cinema Spartanburg’s Holiday Free Film Fest! A young boy rides the Polar Express to the North Pole and learns about friendship, bravery and the spirit of Christmas.
🎟️ Cost: Free (reserve free tickets in advance)
📍 Location: NCG Cinema Spartanburg, 1985 E. Main St., Spartanburg, SC 29307
👉 Read more

Here’s the full list of movies and times: NCG Holiday Film Fest.

Catch The Polar Express (rated G) for free at NCG Cinema Spartanburg’s Holiday Free Film Fest! A young boy rides the Polar Express to the North Pole and learns about friendship, bravery and the spirit of Christmas.
🎟️ Cost: Free (reserve free tickets in advance)
📍 Location: NCG Cinema Spartanburg, 1985 E. Main St., Spartanburg, SC 29307
👉 Read more

Here’s the full list of movies and times: NCG Holiday Film Fest.

Bring your littles to the front steps of M. Judson for our twice-weekly story time! Enjoy some wonderful picture books read aloud to the crowd by our very own booksellers, and children will even get a sweet treat to go. If you catch them on a rainy day or cold day, storytime is held inside in the children’s section toward the back of the store.  Keep up with changes to the schedule here> Book Store & Coffee Shop in Downtown Greenville Check out our Review of Storytime on the Steps at M. Judson Booksellers!

 

FREE to the public!

Join us for our last market of the year -Trailblazer Christmas Market 2026! – to find those last minute gifts for everyone on your Christmas list this year, and maybe a few things for yourself

You’ll find perfect hand crafted products, decor, candles, pet products, wood burned art, farm goods, sourdough, sweets, salsa and SO MUCH MORE! We proudly present a wide variety of vendors! There will be over 60 small businesses in attendance for you to shop from, delicious food trucks, hot coffee, face painting, pictures with Santa, and MORE!

This is an all OUTSIDE event! It is rain or shine but will be reassessed if dangerous weather is expected

Catch The Polar Express (rated G) for free at NCG Cinema Spartanburg’s Holiday Free Film Fest! A young boy rides the Polar Express to the North Pole and learns about friendship, bravery and the spirit of Christmas.
🎟️ Cost: Free (reserve free tickets in advance)
📍 Location: NCG Cinema Spartanburg, 1985 E. Main St., Spartanburg, SC 29307
👉 Read more

Here’s the full list of movies and times: NCG Holiday Film Fest.

Catch The Polar Express (rated G) for free at NCG Cinema Spartanburg’s Holiday Free Film Fest! A young boy rides the Polar Express to the North Pole and learns about friendship, bravery and the spirit of Christmas.
🎟️ Cost: Free (reserve free tickets in advance)
📍 Location: NCG Cinema Spartanburg, 1985 E. Main St., Spartanburg, SC 29307
👉 Read more

Here’s the full list of movies and times: NCG Holiday Film Fest.

Catch The Polar Express (rated G) for free at NCG Cinema Spartanburg’s Holiday Free Film Fest! A young boy rides the Polar Express to the North Pole and learns about friendship, bravery and the spirit of Christmas.
🎟️ Cost: Free (reserve free tickets in advance)
📍 Location: NCG Cinema Spartanburg, 1985 E. Main St., Spartanburg, SC 29307
👉 Read more

Here’s the full list of movies and times: NCG Holiday Film Fest.

Catch The Polar Express (rated G) for free at NCG Cinema Spartanburg’s Holiday Free Film Fest! A young boy rides the Polar Express to the North Pole and learns about friendship, bravery and the spirit of Christmas.
🎟️ Cost: Free (reserve free tickets in advance)
📍 Location: NCG Cinema Spartanburg, 1985 E. Main St., Spartanburg, SC 29307
👉 Read more

Here’s the full list of movies and times: NCG Holiday Film Fest.

Bring your littles to the front steps of M. Judson for our twice-weekly story time! Enjoy some wonderful picture books read aloud to the crowd by our very own booksellers, and children will even get a sweet treat to go. If you catch them on a rainy day or cold day, storytime is held inside in the children’s section toward the back of the store.  Keep up with changes to the schedule here> Book Store & Coffee Shop in Downtown Greenville Check out our Review of Storytime on the Steps at M. Judson Booksellers!

 

Catch The Polar Express (rated G) for free at NCG Cinema Spartanburg’s Holiday Free Film Fest! A young boy rides the Polar Express to the North Pole and learns about friendship, bravery and the spirit of Christmas.
🎟️ Cost: Free (reserve free tickets in advance)
📍 Location: NCG Cinema Spartanburg, 1985 E. Main St., Spartanburg, SC 29307
👉 Read more

Here’s the full list of movies and times: NCG Holiday Film Fest.

Bring your littles to the front steps of M. Judson for our twice-weekly story time! Enjoy some wonderful picture books read aloud to the crowd by our very own booksellers, and children will even get a sweet treat to go. If you catch them on a rainy day or cold day, storytime is held inside in the children’s section toward the back of the store.  Keep up with changes to the schedule here> Book Store & Coffee Shop in Downtown Greenville Check out our Review of Storytime on the Steps at M. Judson Booksellers!