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 | |
|---|---|---|
| 🆓 | September 12, 2026
8:30 am - 12:00 pm |
TR Farmers Market- Downtown Travelers Rest
at Trailblazer Park (Travelers Rest), Travelers Rest SC |
| 🆓 | September 12, 2026
11:00 am - 12:00 pm |
JC Penney Kids Zone Workshop
|
| 🆓 | September 12, 2026
11:00 am - 4:00 pm |
Second Saturdays at the Seay House
at Seay House, Spartanburg SC |
| 🆓 | September 12, 2026
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm |
2026 Music in the Park
at Trailblazer Park (Travelers Rest), Travelers Rest SC |
| 🆓 | September 13, 2026
11:00 am - 2:00 pm |
Greer Farmers Market - Mushroom Celebration
at Greer City Park, Greer SC |
| 🆓 | September 13, 2026
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
Market on Mill (Full Family)
at Market on Mill, Inman SC |
| 🆓 | September 16, 2026
10:00 am - 11:00 am |
STEM Storytime (Ages 2-5)
at Spartanburg Science Center, Spartanburg SC |
| 🆓 | September 19, 2026
8:00 am - 12:00 pm |
TD Saturday Market- Downtown Greenville
at Downtown Greenville, Greenville SC |
| 🆓 | September 19, 2026
8:30 am - 12:00 pm |
TR Farmers Market- Downtown Travelers Rest
at Trailblazer Park (Travelers Rest), Travelers Rest SC |
| 🆓 | September 19, 2026
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm |
2026 Music in the Park
at Trailblazer Park (Travelers Rest), Travelers Rest SC |
| 🆓 | September 20, 2026
11:00 am - 2:00 pm |
Greer Farmers Market - Paint in the Park: "En Plein Air"
at Greer City Park, Greer SC |
| 🆓 | September 26, 2026
8:00 am - 11:00 am |
Cars & Coffee
at Bridgeway Station, Mauldin SC |
| 🆓 | September 26, 2026
8:00 am - 12:00 pm |
TD Saturday Market- Downtown Greenville
at Downtown Greenville, Greenville SC |
| 🆓 | September 26, 2026
9:00 am - 5:00 pm |
Inman Harvest Day Festival (Full Family)
at Downtown Inman, Inman SC |
| 🆓 | October 1, 2026
5:30 pm - 8:30 pm |
Neighborhood Nights
at Upcountry History Museum, Greenville SC |
| 🆓 | October 2, 2026
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm |
GCCA Nightshifts
at Greenville Center for the Creative Arts, Greenville SC |
| 🆓 | October 3, 2026
8:00 am - 12:00 pm |
TD Saturday Market- Downtown Greenville
at Downtown Greenville, Greenville SC |
| 🆓 | October 3, 2026
9:00 am - 1:00 pm |
Fretwell Market
at Fretwell Market, Spartanburg SC |
| 🆓 | October 3, 2026
9:00 am - 12:00 pm |
Home Depot Kids Workshop
|
| 🆓 | October 3, 2026
10:00 am - 2:00 pm |
Little Lands
at Other Lands Brewery, Greenville SC |
| 🆓 | October 4, 2026
11:00 am - 2:00 pm |
Greer Farmers Market - Pumpkin Party
at Greer City Park, Greer SC |
| 🆓 | October 7, 2026
10:00 am - 11:00 am |
STEM Storytime (Ages 2-5)
at Spartanburg Science Center, Spartanburg SC |
| 🆓 | October 10, 2026
8:00 am - 11:00 am |
Cars & Coffee
at Bridgeway Station, Mauldin SC |
| 🆓 | October 10, 2026
8:00 am - 12:00 pm |
TD Saturday Market- Downtown Greenville
at Downtown Greenville, Greenville SC |
| 🆓 | October 10, 2026
11:00 am - 12:00 pm |
JC Penney Kids Zone 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