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 11, 2026
9:30 am - 1:00 pm |
FREE Kids’ Clothes Shop Day
at Spartanburg Seventh Day Adventist Church, Spartanburg SC |
| 🆓 | October 14, 2026
10:00 am - 11:00 am |
Storytime on the Steps
at M. Judson Booksellers, Greenville SC |
| 🆓 | October 17, 2026
8:00 am - 4:00 pm |
Lincoln County Apple Festival
at Downtown Lincolnton, Lincolnton NC |
| 🆓 | October 17, 2026
8:00 am - 12:00 pm |
TD Saturday Market- Downtown Greenville
at Downtown Greenville, Greenville SC |
| 🆓 | October 17, 2026
9:00 am - 5:00 pm |
Taylorsville Apple Festival (36th Annual) at Downtown Taylorsville, Taylorsville NC
at Downtown Taylorsville, Taylorsville NC |
| 🆓 | October 17, 2026
10:00 am - 11:00 am |
Storytime on the Steps
at M. Judson Booksellers, Greenville SC |
| 🆓 | October 17, 2026
11:00 am - 3:00 pm |
October Trailblazer Vendor Market
at Trailblazer Park (Travelers Rest), Travelers Rest SC |
| 🆓 | October 18, 2026
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
Market on Mill (Full Family)
at Market on Mill, Inman SC |
| 🆓 | October 21, 2026
10:00 am - 11:00 am |
STEM Storytime (Ages 2-5)
at Spartanburg Science Center, Spartanburg SC |
| 🆓 | October 21, 2026
10:00 am - 11:00 am |
Storytime on the Steps
at M. Judson Booksellers, Greenville SC |
| 🆓 | October 23, 2026
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm |
Friday Night Frights
at Mauldin Cultural Center, Mauldin SC |
| 🆓 | October 24, 2026
8:00 am - 11:00 am |
Cars & Coffee
at Michelin Headquarters, Greenville SC |
| 🆓 | October 24, 2026
8:00 am - 12:00 pm |
TD Saturday Market- Downtown Greenville
at Downtown Greenville, Greenville SC |
| 🆓 | October 24, 2026
10:00 am - 11:00 am |
Storytime on the Steps
at M. Judson Booksellers, Greenville SC |
| 🆓 | October 24, 2026
4:00 pm - 8:00 pm |
The Ridge Hometown Harvest Festival
at David Jackson Park, Taylors SC |
| 🆓 | October 28, 2026
10:00 am - 11:00 am |
Storytime on the Steps
at M. Judson Booksellers, Greenville SC |
| 🆓 | October 28, 2026
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm |
Halloween at Heritage Park Presented by Ray Thompson's Upstate Karate
at Heritage Park, Simpsonville SC |
| 🆓 | October 31, 2026
8:00 am - 12:00 pm |
TD Saturday Market- Downtown Greenville
at Downtown Greenville, Greenville SC |
| 🆓 | October 31, 2026
10:00 am - 1:00 pm |
Kroc Fest
at Kroc Center, Greenville SC |
| 🆓 | October 31, 2026
10:00 am - 11:00 am |
Storytime on the Steps
at M. Judson Booksellers, Greenville SC |
| 🆓 | October 31, 2026
11:00 am - 1:00 pm |
Kids Club - Ace Hardware Williamston and Honea Path
|
| 💙🆓 | November 2, 2026 - November 6, 2026
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm |
Pepsi 6th Birthday Club Pickup
at Greenville Pepsi Bottling Plant, Greenville Sc |
| 🆓 | November 4, 2026
10:00 am - 11:00 am |
STEM Storytime (Ages 2-5)
at Spartanburg Science Center, Spartanburg SC |
| 🆓 | November 7, 2026
9:00 am - 1:00 pm |
Fretwell Market
at Fretwell Market, Spartanburg SC |
| 🆓 | November 7, 2026
9:00 am - 12:00 pm |
Home Depot Kids Workshop
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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