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 | |
|---|---|---|
| 🆓 | November 7, 2026
10:00 am - 2:00 pm |
Little Lands
at Other Lands Brewery, Greenville SC |
| 🆓 | November 7, 2026
11:00 am - 3:00 pm |
Autumn Vendor Market
at Westside Market, Greenville SC |
| 🆓 | November 7, 2026
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm |
Foothills Philharmonic Fall Orchestral Concert
at Christ Church Episcopal School, Greenville SC |
| 🆓 | November 8, 2026
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
November Trailblazer Market
at Trailblazer Park (Travelers Rest), Travelers Rest SC |
| 🆓 | November 13, 2026
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm |
GCCA Nightshifts
at Greenville Center for the Creative Arts, Greenville SC |
| 🆓 | November 14, 2026
11:00 am - 12:00 pm |
JC Penney Kids Zone Workshop
|
| 🆓 | November 14, 2026
11:00 am - 4:00 pm |
Second Saturdays at the Seay House
at Seay House, Spartanburg SC |
| 🆓 | November 14, 2026
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm |
Foothills Philharmonic Chamber Concert – Soloists
at Memorial United Methodist Church, Greer SC |
| 🆓 | November 15, 2026
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
Market on Mill (Full Family)
at Market on Mill, Inman SC |
| 🆓 | November 18, 2026
10:00 am - 11:00 am |
STEM Storytime (Ages 2-5)
at Spartanburg Science Center, Spartanburg SC |
| 🆓 | November 21, 2026
8:00 am - 11:00 am |
Cars & Coffee
at Bridgeway Station, Mauldin SC |
| 🆓 | December 2, 2026
10:00 am - 11:00 am |
STEM Storytime (Ages 2-5)
at Spartanburg Science Center, Spartanburg SC |
| 🆓 | December 3, 2026
5:30 pm - 8:30 pm |
Neighborhood Nights
at Upcountry History Museum, Greenville SC |
| 🆓 | December 4, 2026
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm |
GCCA Nightshifts
at Greenville Center for the Creative Arts, Greenville SC |
| 🆓 | December 5, 2026
9:00 am - 1:00 pm |
Fretwell Market
at Fretwell Market, Spartanburg SC |
| 🆓 | December 5, 2026
9:00 am - 12:00 pm |
Home Depot Kids Workshop
|
| 🆓 | December 5, 2026
10:00 am - 1:00 pm |
Greer Farmers Market Christmas Festival
at Greer City Park, Greer SC |
| 🆓 | December 5, 2026
10:00 am - 2:00 pm |
Little Lands
at Other Lands Brewery, Greenville SC |
| 🆓 | December 6, 2026
10:00 am - 2:00 pm |
Greer Farmers Market Christmas Festival
at Greer City Park, Greer SC |
| 💙🆓 | December 7, 2026 - December 11, 2026
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm |
Pepsi 6th Birthday Club Pickup
at Greenville Pepsi Bottling Plant, Greenville Sc |
| 🆓 | December 12, 2026
11:00 am - 12:00 pm |
JC Penney Kids Zone Workshop
|
| 🆓 | December 12, 2026
11:00 am - 1:00 pm |
Kids Club - Ace Hardware Williamston and Honea Path
|
| 🆓 | December 13, 2026
11:00 am - 3:00 pm |
Merry Little Market 2026
at Aurora Farms, Taylors SC |
| 🆓 | December 16, 2026
10:00 am - 11:00 am |
STEM Storytime (Ages 2-5)
at Spartanburg Science Center, Spartanburg SC |
| 🆓 | December 19, 2026
11:00 am - 3:00 pm |
Trailblazer Christmas Market 2026
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