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 | |
|---|---|---|
| 🆓 | August 15, 2026
9:00 am - 12:00 pm |
Move Together Spartanburg: Family Exercise Series
at Morgan Square Park Downtown, Spartanburg South Carolina |
| 🆓 | August 16, 2026
11:00 am - 2:00 pm |
Greer Farmers Market - Clean Water Appreciation
at Greer City Park, Greer SC |
| 🆓 | August 19, 2026
10:00 am - 11:00 am |
STEM Storytime (Ages 2-5)
at Spartanburg Science Center, Spartanburg SC |
| 🆓 | August 20, 2026
5:30 pm - 8:30 pm |
City of Spartanburg- Music on Main
at Morgan Square, Spartanburg SC |
| 🆓 | August 22, 2026
8:00 am - 11:00 am |
Cars & Coffee
at Michelin Headquarters, Greenville SC |
| 🆓 | August 22, 2026
8:00 am - 12:00 pm |
TD Saturday Market- Downtown Greenville
at Downtown Greenville, Greenville SC |
| 🆓 | August 22, 2026
8:30 am - 12:00 pm |
TR Farmers Market- Downtown Travelers Rest
at Trailblazer Park (Travelers Rest), Travelers Rest SC |
| 🆓 | August 22, 2026
10:00 am |
Park Hop Playdate
at Unity Park, Greenville SC |
| 🆓 | August 23, 2026
11:00 am - 2:00 pm |
Greer Farmers Market - Community Resources
at Greer City Park, Greer SC |
| 🆓 | August 27, 2026
5:30 pm - 8:30 pm |
City of Spartanburg- Music on Main
at Morgan Square, Spartanburg SC |
| 🆓 | August 29, 2026
8:00 am - 12:00 pm |
TD Saturday Market- Downtown Greenville
at Downtown Greenville, Greenville SC |
| 🆓 | August 29, 2026
8:30 am - 12:00 pm |
TR Farmers Market- Downtown Travelers Rest
at Trailblazer Park (Travelers Rest), Travelers Rest SC |
| 🆓 | August 30, 2026
11:00 am - 2:00 pm |
Greer Farmers Market - Plant Swap
at Greer City Park, Greer SC |
| 🆓 | September 2, 2026
10:00 am - 11:00 am |
STEM Storytime (Ages 2-5)
at Spartanburg Science Center, Spartanburg SC |
| 🆓 | September 4, 2026
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm |
GCCA Nightshifts
at Greenville Center for the Creative Arts, Greenville SC |
| 🆓 | September 5, 2026
8:00 am - 12:00 pm |
TD Saturday Market- Downtown Greenville
at Downtown Greenville, Greenville SC |
| 🆓 | September 5, 2026
8:30 am - 12:00 pm |
TR Farmers Market- Downtown Travelers Rest
at Trailblazer Park (Travelers Rest), Travelers Rest SC |
| 🆓 | September 5, 2026
9:00 am - 1:00 pm |
Fretwell Market
at Fretwell Market, Spartanburg SC |
| 🆓 | September 5, 2026
9:00 am - 12:00 pm |
Home Depot Kids Workshop
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| 🆓 | September 5, 2026
10:00 am - 2:00 pm |
Little Lands
at Other Lands Brewery, Greenville SC |
| 🆓 | September 5, 2026
11:00 am - 1:00 pm |
Kids Club - Ace Hardware Williamston and Honea Path
|
| 🆓 | September 5, 2026
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm |
2026 Music in the Park
at Trailblazer Park (Travelers Rest), Travelers Rest SC |
| 🆓 | September 6, 2026
11:00 am - 2:00 pm |
Greer Farmers Market - Sports
at Greer City Park, Greer SC |
| 💙🆓 | September 8, 2026 - September 11, 2026
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm |
Pepsi 6th Birthday Club Pickup- September
at Greenville Pepsi Bottling Plant, Greenville Sc |
| 🆓 | September 12, 2026
8:00 am - 12:00 pm |
TD Saturday Market- Downtown Greenville
at Downtown Greenville, Greenville 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