Greenville, SC Events: Don’t Miss a Thing
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Looking for the best kid-friendly Greenville, SC events? You’re in the right place. The Kidding Around Greenville Events Page is your go-to guide for family-friendly events in Greenville and the Upstate, including events this weekend and upcoming favorites.
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Saturday, October 10
Take an after-dark stroll through a lighted pumpkin trail, wander the candy cane forest, or rent your own private bonfire while live musicians set the mood.
Saturdays in October bring fireworks too – don’t miss it!
📍 Anderson, SC
Purchase Tickets🎟️ denverdownsfarm.com
Pumpkin Nights runs alongside the Fall Festival, select dates September 25 – November 14.
Fireworks light up the sky every Saturday in October.
Festival Hours: Fridays 5–10 pm (Sept/Oct) or 5–9 pm (Nov);
Saturdays 10 am–10 pm (Sept/Oct) or 10 am–9 pm (Nov).
Sundays 12 pm – 6 pm
Bonfire rentals and photo pass sessions available at the gate or online.
Sunday, October 11
Shop local makers and small businesses during a Fall market at Gather!
Tuesday, October 13
Create colorful collages for fall. Ages 6-12.
Thursday, October 15
Bring your kids out to meet the sheep at Whispering Pines Farm in Seneca. This Little Shepherds morning is for homeschool families, with a hands-on visit with the sheep for kids while parents stay and enjoy it right alongside them. It’s $10 per child, and adults are free. Wear closed-toe shoes and clothes you don’t mind getting a little dirty, and bring water. Tickets are on Eventbrite.
Grab a blanket and settle in for a free outdoor screening of Coco at the Moonlight Movies series in Falls Park! Showings run Thursday evenings through September and October, with Poppington’s Gourmet Popcorn available each week.
Starts at DUSK
📍 Location: Falls Park on the Reedy, 301 South Main Street, Greenville, SC
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Friday, October 16
FALL-ELUJAH it’s back for the SIXTH year in a row— the Annual Fall Festival! It’s the perfect setting around Greenville to celebrate everyone’s favorite time of year with food, wine, shopping, and more!
FREE admission & parking
Live music all weekend long
Food & dessert vendors
30+ local vendors each day
Wine by the glass, bottle, and flight available + wine specials
Family & pup friendly
Take an after-dark stroll through a lighted pumpkin trail, wander the candy cane forest, or rent your own private bonfire while live musicians set the mood.
Saturdays in October bring fireworks too – don’t miss it!
📍 Anderson, SC
Purchase Tickets🎟️ denverdownsfarm.com
Pumpkin Nights runs alongside the Fall Festival, select dates September 25 – November 14.
Fireworks light up the sky every Saturday in October.
Festival Hours: Fridays 5–10 pm (Sept/Oct) or 5–9 pm (Nov);
Saturdays 10 am–10 pm (Sept/Oct) or 10 am–9 pm (Nov).
Sundays 12 pm – 6 pm
Bonfire rentals and photo pass sessions available at the gate or online.
Saturday, October 17
Celebrate the season at Chattooga Belle Farm’s annual Fall Harvest Festival, set in the stunning mountains of Long Creek. Enjoy local vendors, live music, apple picking, apple cider donuts, and hay rides — a perfect fall outing for the whole family. More details will be announced as the event approaches, so check the link below and confirm details before heading out.
AUGUSTA ROAD
UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
8324 Augusta Rd Pelzer, SC
COMMUNITY FALL FESTIVAL AT THE PATCH
Saturday, October 17, starting at 9am
Children’s activities – games, scavenger hunt, photo ops
Pumpkins $1 and up
Vendors – Food, Crafts, Blood Drive, Face Painting, Blowups, and more FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY!
Join us this Fall at our one of a kind Sunflower Adventure Maze in Polk Co, NC. Under an hour from the Greenville area, Fox Mountain Meadows is a private farm and event venue. This Fall there is something special growing in the garden- tens of thousands of varieties of sunflowers in all colors and sizes! Part maze, part riddle, part scavenger hunt we are certain this will be an adventure for all to remember! The maze is open during the week and for those looking for more Fall fun, join us on the weekends for games, vendors, and more. Advance purchase tickets required due to limited capacity for each date and address will be provided to ticketed guests.
Fall market with 60+ local artisans, food/beverage vendors, and live music.
🎟️ Cost: Free.
📍 Location: Greer City Park, 301 E Poinsett St, Greer, SC 29651
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🧒 Ages: All ages
Take an after-dark stroll through a lighted pumpkin trail, wander the candy cane forest, or rent your own private bonfire while live musicians set the mood.
Saturdays in October bring fireworks too – don’t miss it!
📍 Anderson, SC
Purchase Tickets🎟️ denverdownsfarm.com
Pumpkin Nights runs alongside the Fall Festival, select dates September 25 – November 14.
Fireworks light up the sky every Saturday in October.
Festival Hours: Fridays 5–10 pm (Sept/Oct) or 5–9 pm (Nov);
Saturdays 10 am–10 pm (Sept/Oct) or 10 am–9 pm (Nov).
Sundays 12 pm – 6 pm
Bonfire rentals and photo pass sessions available at the gate or online.
Bridgeway Station Fall Harvest Festival 2026
Join us Saturday, October 17, from 10 AM–8 PM at Bridgeway Station in Simpsonville for a day of family fun, fall traditions, and community spirit! The rain makeup date is October 18.
A $20 punch card includes the petting zoo, dress a scarecrow, face painting, balloon animals, hay maze, crafts, games, and inflatables. Each activity earns a punch. Punch cards are for one person and are nontransferable and nonrefundable.
Enjoy festival favorites including apple nachos, candied nuts and honey sticks, homemade fudge, cotton candy, Parmesan truffle popcorn, and hot buttered pretzel bites. You can also create your own Milk House candle or pick a bouquet from the flower cart!
🎃 The Golden Pumpkin Hunt begins October 1. Follow the clues, find the hidden pumpkin, and win prizes!
This community event benefits the Woodmont High School Athletic Booster Club. We hope to see you there!
Celebrate the beauty of fall at the charming historic Kilgore-Lewis home and gardens filled with plants, art, local vendors, hands-on workshops, and family-friendly fun.
Stroll through the historic grounds, shop the plant sale, browse garden art, supplies, and unique gifts, and discover something delicious from local food and garden vendors. Choose from engaging garden workshops, then let kids—and the young at heart—get creative with seasonal crafts.
Be sure to explore the historic scarecrow display, a favorite fall tradition that brings the gardens to life.
Whether you’re a dedicated gardener, looking for inspiration, searching for one-of-a-kind finds, or simply looking for a fun fall outing with family and friends, there’s something to enjoy.
Come for the gardens. Stay for the food, shopping, creativity, and unmistakable feeling of fall.
Featuring: Plant Sale • Food & Garden Vendors • Garden Art & Supplies • Garden Workshops • Crafts for Kids & the Young at Heart • Historic Scarecrow Display
FALL-ELUJAH it’s back for the SIXTH year in a row— the Annual Fall Festival! It’s the perfect setting around Greenville to celebrate everyone’s favorite time of year with food, wine, shopping, and more!
FREE admission & parking
Live music all weekend long
Food & dessert vendors
30+ local vendors each day
Wine by the glass, bottle, and flight available + wine specials
Family & pup friendly
FREE TO THE PUBLIC!
Join us for our October Trailblazer Vendor Market!
You’ll find the perfect hand crafted products, decor, art, farm goods, sourdough, sweets, salsa and SO MUCH MORE! We proudly present a wide variety of vendors! There will be OVER 65 small businesses in attendance for you to shop from, delicious food trucks to grab lunch, face painting, a trick or treat trail from the vendor booths and more!
DATE: 🗓️ Saturday, October 17th 2026
TIME: ⏰ 11:00 AM until 3:00 PM
LOCATION:📍Trailblazer Park located at 235 Trailblazer Drive Travelers Rest, SC
This is an all OUTSIDE event! It is rain or shine!
★ FeaturedJoin Far Out Farms for their second annual Fall Festival! Pick your own pumpkins, shop with local vendors, and enjoy food trucks, bounce houses, and games — fun for the whole family.
Highlights:
- Pick-your-own pumpkin patch
- Local vendors & food trucks
- Bounce houses & games
- Free family event
📅 Saturday, October 17
🕐 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
📍 750 N. Hwy 101, Landrum, SC 29356
💰 Free admission
Come spend the evening with us at Faith Baptist Church for a night of faith, family, community & fall fun!
Chili Cook-Off
Pumpkin Patch & Pumpkin Painting
Face Painting
Potato Sack Race
Cornhole
Bounce House
Trunk or Treat
Hot Dogs
Hot Chocolate & Apple Cider
Games & more!Fall Festival & Trunk or Treat
Join us at Friendship Baptist Church for an evening of fall fun for the whole family! Trunk or Treat
Plenty of candy Hot dogs Costumes welcome!
Fun & fellowship for the whole family
Saturday, October 17
5:00–7:00 PM
Friendship Baptist Church, 830 Friendship Church Road, Pauline, SC
Bring the family, invite some friends, and come spend the evening with us. We’d love to see you there!
Sunday, October 18
FALL-ELUJAH it’s back for the SIXTH year in a row— the Annual Fall Festival! It’s the perfect setting around Greenville to celebrate everyone’s favorite time of year with food, wine, shopping, and more!
FREE admission & parking
Live music all weekend long
Food & dessert vendors
30+ local vendors each day
Wine by the glass, bottle, and flight available + wine specials
Family & pup friendly
★ FeaturedSaturday, October 18 · 12:30 PM–3:00 PM
1576 Greenville Hwy, Liberty, SC 29657
Donkey River Fall Fest, Sat Oct 10, 10 AM–3 PM
$15, kids 2 & under free
Piglets, pumpkins, bounce house & kids’ activities near Greenville SC.
All on the farm, all in one day
Meet the piglets — the whole reason half of you are coming. Get a pumpkin to decorate at the farm! Turn the kids loose on the bounce house, the hay bale maze, and water slide ( weather permitting).
Say hello to our Highland cows, donkeys, goats, and sheep along the way. Hopefully a baby calf too! Grab a feed cup and make some friends.
Pancakes and coffee in the morning, food truck through the afternoon. Come hungry and stay all day.
Tuesday, October 20
Explore the beauty of the season while creating nature-inspired art using leaves, pinecones, acorns, seeds and twigs.
🎟️ Cost: Free.
📍 Location: 100 Pickens Avenue, Chesnee, SC
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🧒 Ages: Kids
Wednesday, October 21
Thursday, October 22
Discover autumn festivals (Day of the Dead, Diwali, Halloween, and others) through crafts. Kids can wear costumes.
Friday, October 23
Take an after-dark stroll through a lighted pumpkin trail, wander the candy cane forest, or rent your own private bonfire while live musicians set the mood.
Saturdays in October bring fireworks too – don’t miss it!
📍 Anderson, SC
Purchase Tickets🎟️ denverdownsfarm.com
Pumpkin Nights runs alongside the Fall Festival, select dates September 25 – November 14.
Fireworks light up the sky every Saturday in October.
Festival Hours: Fridays 5–10 pm (Sept/Oct) or 5–9 pm (Nov);
Saturdays 10 am–10 pm (Sept/Oct) or 10 am–9 pm (Nov).
Sundays 12 pm – 6 pm
Bonfire rentals and photo pass sessions available at the gate or online.
Saturday, October 24
Take an after-dark stroll through a lighted pumpkin trail, wander the candy cane forest, or rent your own private bonfire while live musicians set the mood.
Saturdays in October bring fireworks too – don’t miss it!
📍 Anderson, SC
Purchase Tickets🎟️ denverdownsfarm.com
Pumpkin Nights runs alongside the Fall Festival, select dates September 25 – November 14.
Fireworks light up the sky every Saturday in October.
Festival Hours: Fridays 5–10 pm (Sept/Oct) or 5–9 pm (Nov);
Saturdays 10 am–10 pm (Sept/Oct) or 10 am–9 pm (Nov).
Sundays 12 pm – 6 pm
Bonfire rentals and photo pass sessions available at the gate or online.
Ellaberry’s second-annual fall celebration at the llama farm. This four-hour, ticketed event is flexible — drop in or stay the whole time. Each ticket includes unlimited llama barrel train rides, a fall-themed family photo booth with the llamas, an exclusive baby llama exhibit, and access to the playground and petting area. Enjoy mountain views and fall colors alongside llamas and alpacas. Seasonal treats and gift shop items available for purchase; llama obstacle-course walks sold separately. No dogs, please.
★ Featured🎉 Join us for a day of celebration and creativity at the Greer Arts & Eats Festival on October 3rd from 11 am – 8 pm, taking place in the heart of downtown Greer! This vibrant event promises a delightful fusion of arts, music, culinary delights, and family-friendly fun.
🎶 Groove to the Rhythm: Immerse yourself in the electrifying atmosphere as we bring the streets of Greer alive with live music performances. Our carefully curated lineup of talented musicians will provide the perfect soundtrack for your day of festivities. Don’t forget to bring your lawn chair!
👨👩👧👦 Creation Station: Bring the little ones along because we have an array of free kids’ activities that will keep them entertained from 11am – 3pm. From face painting to interactive crafts, there’s something for every age group.
🎨 Artisans Galore: Discover the creativity of over 80 artisans showcasing their unique and handcrafted treasures. Whether you’re looking for art, jewelry, home decor, or one-of-a-kind gifts, you’ll find it here.
🍔 Culinary Extravaganza: Satisfy your taste buds with an incredible selection of over 40 food vendors offering a diverse range of cuisines. From savory to sweet, there’s something to please every palate.
🍻 Craft Beer Haven: For the beer enthusiasts, we’ve got you covered! Explore our craft beer area and sample a variety of brews from The Southern Growl.
🌟 So Much More: Beyond the music, art, food, and beer, the Greer Arts & Eats Festival is an experience that goes beyond the ordinary. Expect surprises, interactive art installations, and a vibrant atmosphere that celebrates the rich culture of our community.
Save the date, and make sure to invite your friends and family to this unforgettable day of entertainment and culture. Admission is free, and the festival runs from 11am – 8pm. Come join us for a day filled with creativity, delicious flavors, and endless fun in downtown Greer on October 3rd! We can’t wait to share this unforgettable experience with you. 🎉
Join us Saturday, October 24 from 2-4 pm for our Fall Festival! It is FREE and features a trunk-or-treat and bouncy house! Costume or not, load up the kiddos and head over to 400 Dupre Dr in Spartanburg (29307) on Oct. 24th, 2-4 pm! Questions? Visit our website (stchrisepiscopal.org)
FREE TO THE PUBLIC!
We are teaming up with Blue Ridge Little League again to bring you an awesome, family fun filled evening at David Jackson Park! Memphis Fresh will be hosting a LARGE vendor/craft market on ball field #3 in addition to BOUNCE HOUSES, TRUNK OR TREATING, A COSTUME CONTEST, DELICIOUS CONCESSIONS, Spirit wear, GAMES, and MUCH more!
About the Kidding Around Greenville calendar
✨Our Calendar Includes:
- Events for all ages
- Weekend events near Greenville
- Family-friendly festivals
- Theatre shows and sports
- Seasonal and holiday events
We do our best to keep details accurate, but always check the event’s website for current pricing, times, and weather-related updates. Details may change!