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 31, 2026
10:00 am - 11:00 am |
Fun at the Fair!
at Hughes Main Library, Greenville SC |
| 🆓 | July 31, 2026
11:00 am - 1:00 pm |
Summer Reading Finale
at Cowpens Library, Cowpens SC |
| 🆓 | July 31, 2026
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm |
Amp’d Up Fridays
at Mauldin Outdoor Amphitheater, Mauldin SC |
| 🆓 | August 1, 2026
8:00 am - 12:00 pm |
TD Saturday Market- Downtown Greenville
at Downtown Greenville, Greenville SC |
| 🆓 | August 1, 2026
8:30 am - 12:00 pm |
TR Farmers Market- Downtown Travelers Rest
at Trailblazer Park (Travelers Rest), Travelers Rest SC |
| 🆓 | August 1, 2026
9:00 am - 1:00 pm |
Fretwell Market
at Fretwell Market, Spartanburg SC |
| 🆓 | August 1, 2026
9:00 am - 12:00 pm |
Home Depot Kids Workshop
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| 🆓 | August 1, 2026
10:00 am - 1:00 pm |
Back-to-School Bash- Mauldin Methodist Church
at Mauldin Methodist Church, 100 E Butler Road, Mauldin SC |
| 🆓 | August 1, 2026
10:00 am - 2:00 pm |
Little Lands
at Other Lands Brewery, Greenville SC |
| 🆓 | August 1, 2026
11:00 am - 3:00 pm |
GCCA 2026 Art Bash
at Greenville Center for the Creative Arts, Greenville SC |
| 🆓 | August 2, 2026
11:00 am - 2:00 pm |
Greer Farmers Market - National Farmers Market Week
at Greer City Park, Greer SC |
| 🆓 | August 5, 2026
10:00 am - 11:00 am |
STEM Storytime (Ages 2-5)
at Spartanburg Science Center, Spartanburg SC |
| 🆓 | August 6, 2026
10:00 am |
Park Hop Playdate
at Kids Planet at Century Park, Greer SC |
| 🆓 | August 6, 2026
5:30 pm - 8:30 pm |
City of Spartanburg- Music on Main
at Morgan Square, Spartanburg SC |
| 🆓 | August 6, 2026
5:30 pm - 8:30 pm |
Neighborhood Nights
at Upcountry History Museum, Greenville SC |
| 🆓 | August 6, 2026
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm |
Moonlight Movies
at Greer City Park, Greer SC |
| 🆓 | August 8, 2026
8:00 am - 12:00 pm |
TD Saturday Market- Downtown Greenville
at Downtown Greenville, Greenville SC |
| 🆓 | August 8, 2026
8:30 am - 12:00 pm |
TR Farmers Market- Downtown Travelers Rest
at Trailblazer Park (Travelers Rest), Travelers Rest SC |
| 🆓 | August 8, 2026
10:00 am - 1:00 pm |
Spinx Market Live Arts Fair
at Downtown Greenville, Greenville SC |
| 🆓 | August 8, 2026
10:30 am - 11:00 am |
SCCT Summer Storytime- Storytime On The Steps at M. Judson
at M. Judson Booksellers, Greenville SC |
| 🆓 | August 8, 2026
11:00 am - 4:00 pm |
Second Saturdays at the Seay House
at Seay House, Spartanburg SC |
| 🆓 | August 9, 2026
11:00 am - 2:00 pm |
Greer Farmers Market - Back to School
at Greer City Park, Greer SC |
| 🆓 | August 13, 2026
5:30 pm - 8:30 pm |
City of Spartanburg- Music on Main
at Morgan Square, Spartanburg SC |
| 🆓 | August 15, 2026
8:00 am - 12:00 pm |
TD Saturday Market- Downtown Greenville
at Downtown Greenville, Greenville SC |
| 🆓 | August 15, 2026
8:30 am - 12:00 pm |
TR Farmers Market- Downtown Travelers Rest
at Trailblazer Park (Travelers Rest), Travelers Rest 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