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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Wednesday, October 14
★ FeaturedThe Greenville Zoo’s family-friendly Halloween tradition returns with trick-or-treating, Dragon Alley, Ghost Town, and a glowing light tunnel. Costumes encouraged!
Dates & Hours: October 14th – 31st, 2026; 3 pm – 8 pm
Open Halloween from 1 pm – 4 pm
- Trick-or-Treat Upgrade required per participant
- Limited discounted tickets online – buy early
- $2 upcharge at the ticket booth
- Bring your own trick-or-treat bag
- Boo Babies (ages 0–2) are free, but candy requires an upgrade
- Children must be with an adult
Thursday, October 15
The Greenville Zoo’s family-friendly Halloween tradition returns with trick-or-treating, Dragon Alley, Ghost Town, and a glowing light tunnel. Costumes encouraged!
Dates & Hours: October 14th – 31st, 2026; 3 pm – 8 pm
Open Halloween from 1 pm – 4 pm
- Trick-or-Treat Upgrade required per participant
- Limited discounted tickets online – buy early
- $2 upcharge at the ticket booth
- Bring your own trick-or-treat bag
- Boo Babies (ages 0–2) are free, but candy requires an upgrade
- Children must be with an adult
Friday, October 16
The Greenville Zoo’s family-friendly Halloween tradition returns with trick-or-treating, Dragon Alley, Ghost Town, and a glowing light tunnel. Costumes encouraged!
Dates & Hours: October 14th – 31st, 2026; 3 pm – 8 pm
Open Halloween from 1 pm – 4 pm
- Trick-or-Treat Upgrade required per participant
- Limited discounted tickets online – buy early
- $2 upcharge at the ticket booth
- Bring your own trick-or-treat bag
- Boo Babies (ages 0–2) are free, but candy requires an upgrade
- Children must be with an adult
Trunk-or-Treat will kick off at the World of Energy from 6–7:30 p.m. This free, community-sponsored event is a wonderful opportunity for families and friends to enjoy a fun fall tradition together. Kids can look forward to face painting, pumpkin painting, games, and more throughout the evening.
Immediately following Trunk-or-Treat, they’ll be screening a movie under the stars on the World of Energy lawn, starting at 7:30 p.m.
Don’t forget to bring your lawn chairs and blankets! A local food truck will be on-site and available for purchase before the movie begins. Admission, parking, popcorn and water are free.
Saturday, October 17
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.
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!
The Greenville Zoo’s family-friendly Halloween tradition returns with trick-or-treating, Dragon Alley, Ghost Town, and a glowing light tunnel. Costumes encouraged!
Dates & Hours: October 14th – 31st, 2026; 3 pm – 8 pm
Open Halloween from 1 pm – 4 pm
- Trick-or-Treat Upgrade required per participant
- Limited discounted tickets online – buy early
- $2 upcharge at the ticket booth
- Bring your own trick-or-treat bag
- Boo Babies (ages 0–2) are free, but candy requires an upgrade
- Children must be with an adult
Come spend the evening with us at Faith Baptist Church for a night of faith, family, community & fall fun!
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
The Greenville Zoo’s family-friendly Halloween tradition returns with trick-or-treating, Dragon Alley, Ghost Town, and a glowing light tunnel. Costumes encouraged!
Dates & Hours: October 14th – 31st, 2026; 3 pm – 8 pm
Open Halloween from 1 pm – 4 pm
- Trick-or-Treat Upgrade required per participant
- Limited discounted tickets online – buy early
- $2 upcharge at the ticket booth
- Bring your own trick-or-treat bag
- Boo Babies (ages 0–2) are free, but candy requires an upgrade
- Children must be with an adult
Free community Trunk or Treat benefiting Greer Community Ministries! Bring canned food items for the food drive.
TRUNK OR TREAT
Get ready for an afternoon packed with FUN, CANDY & FALL FAMILY FUN!
October 18
4:00 PM
Inman First Baptist Church
Bring the whole family and come enjoy:
Trunk or Treat — come dressed up and ready for CANDY!
Hay Ride — hop on and enjoy a ride!
Balloon Guy — you won’t want to miss what he creates!
Cake Walk — walk, win & take home a treat!
Awesome Trunks — creative, decorated, and ready for some fun!
There will be something for everyone, so grab the kids, invite your friends, put on your favorite costume, and join us for an afternoon of fall fun at Inman First Baptist Church!
We can’t wait to see you there!
FREE • FAMILY-FRIENDLY • FUN FOR ALL AGES
Monday, October 19
Harris Teeter Greer is bringing back their spooktacular Halloween event! Join in for an evening packed with family fun, treats, activities, and Halloween surprises for kids of all ages. Costumes encouraged (masks that cover the face are not permitted; face paint and costumes that leave the face visible are welcome).
Wednesday, October 21
The Greenville Zoo’s family-friendly Halloween tradition returns with trick-or-treating, Dragon Alley, Ghost Town, and a glowing light tunnel. Costumes encouraged!
Dates & Hours: October 14th – 31st, 2026; 3 pm – 8 pm
Open Halloween from 1 pm – 4 pm
- Trick-or-Treat Upgrade required per participant
- Limited discounted tickets online – buy early
- $2 upcharge at the ticket booth
- Bring your own trick-or-treat bag
- Boo Babies (ages 0–2) are free, but candy requires an upgrade
- Children must be with an adult
Join us on Wednesday, October 21 from 5:30-7 PM, at Bethesda UMC for Trunk or Treat. In addition, we will have games, crafts, corn dogs, S’mores. All are welcome! Our address is 516 Piedmont Rd, Easley.
Thursday, October 22
The Greenville Zoo’s family-friendly Halloween tradition returns with trick-or-treating, Dragon Alley, Ghost Town, and a glowing light tunnel. Costumes encouraged!
Dates & Hours: October 14th – 31st, 2026; 3 pm – 8 pm
Open Halloween from 1 pm – 4 pm
- Trick-or-Treat Upgrade required per participant
- Limited discounted tickets online – buy early
- $2 upcharge at the ticket booth
- Bring your own trick-or-treat bag
- Boo Babies (ages 0–2) are free, but candy requires an upgrade
- Children must be with an adult
Friday, October 23
The Greenville Zoo’s family-friendly Halloween tradition returns with trick-or-treating, Dragon Alley, Ghost Town, and a glowing light tunnel. Costumes encouraged!
Dates & Hours: October 14th – 31st, 2026; 3 pm – 8 pm
Open Halloween from 1 pm – 4 pm
- Trick-or-Treat Upgrade required per participant
- Limited discounted tickets online – buy early
- $2 upcharge at the ticket booth
- Bring your own trick-or-treat bag
- Boo Babies (ages 0–2) are free, but candy requires an upgrade
- Children must be with an adult
A wickedly good time is back at Fluor Field for monsters of all ages, including your pups! Gather your family, round up your friends, and put on your best costumes for your favorite Halloween tradition, Green Monster Mash, presented by Coldwell Banker Caine. Enjoy an unforgettable afternoon filled with: Trick-or-Treating through the concourse with Costumed Characters, including Jesse and Woody from Toy Story and Jack Skellington and Sally from The Nightmare Before Christmas; the Spooky Clubhouse with family-friendly scares; and family play zone on the field. Dress up in your best Halloween costume; step aboard for hayrides on the warning track; and enjoy live entertainment.
The Howl-O-Ween Hangout, presented by Noble Dog Hotel, gives pups their own special place to join the fun on the first-base side of the stadium, with Noble Dog Hotel and its partners hosting activities especially for canine guests.
Green Monster Mash is a Halloween celebration for the entire family, including the tail-wagging, four-legged members.
Thank you to our partners: CB Caine, Publix, Noble Dog Hotel, and VEG ER for Pets!
Friday Night Frights brings the best of the Mauldin community together for a night full of costumes, candy, and fun. Fill your bag full of treats by visiting the tents of local businesses and City departments, then enjoy a movie under the stars — Monsters, Inc. (PG, 2001) at 7:30 p.m. Parking and entry are free; bring lawn chairs or blankets. Leashed dogs are allowed. Outside food/beverages, smoking, weapons, and wheeled devices are not permitted.
Come dressed in your favorite costume and get ready for a night of games, karate, fun, and not so spooky surprises! Registration is NOW OPEN! Grab your spot before this night fills up!
Saturday, October 24
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)
Downtown Travelers Rest comes alive with costumed trick-or-treaters for this favorite fall tradition! Bring the family for trick-or-treating with participating local businesses along Main Street, plus games at the gazebo, free face painting, and lots of candy. Costumes encouraged; candy buckets required.
The Greenville Zoo’s family-friendly Halloween tradition returns with trick-or-treating, Dragon Alley, Ghost Town, and a glowing light tunnel. Costumes encouraged!
Dates & Hours: October 14th – 31st, 2026; 3 pm – 8 pm
Open Halloween from 1 pm – 4 pm
- Trick-or-Treat Upgrade required per participant
- Limited discounted tickets online – buy early
- $2 upcharge at the ticket booth
- Bring your own trick-or-treat bag
- Boo Babies (ages 0–2) are free, but candy requires an upgrade
- Children must be with an adult
The Town of Duncan South Carolina hosts a Spooktacular Halloween Family Fun Night filled with free rides, trunk-or-treat, music, and fun for all ages! A Kid Sensory Only hour runs from 3–4 PM, followed by the main event from 5–9 PM. Local businesses, churches, and organizations will be handing out candy. Costumes are encouraged! Food and drinks are available for purchase.
Parkwood Baptist Church in Anderson invites the whole family to their Fall Festival! The evening features trunk or treat, a bounce house, refreshments, a cake/sweet treats walk, games and prizes, and live music. Everyone is welcome — bring your friends, neighbors, and family for a wonderful community evening of fall fun!
Join in for a fun evening of Trick-or-Treating at Lake Hartwell State Park on Saturday October 24, 2026. The cost is $5 per car.
Join Fully Involved Events and Spare Time Greenville for a car show and trunk-or-treat with decorated rides, awesome characters, and lots of candy! Family friendly fun for all ages — dress up and enjoy free admission for the general public and trunk-or-treat. Car show entrants pay a $20 fee (includes a Spare Time play gift card) to compete for awards across five classes.
🎟️ Cost: Free (trunk-or-treat/general admission); $20 to enter a car in the show.
📍 Location: Spare Time Greenville, 822 Congaree Road, Greenville, SC 29607
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Boo on Mill returns to Inman. Come dressed in your best costume for the all age costume party. Enjoy trick and treating, DJ, and lots of spooky fun.
You’re invited to join in for a Halloween Spooktacular at Table Rock State Park! Bring the whole family for an evening filled with holiday fun, laughter, games, treats, and a little spooky excitement.
Step into the Spook Barn for an entertaining adventure featuring games, prizes, candy, and plenty of fun for all ages. Enjoy the Trunk-or-Treat, where creatively decorated vehicles will be ready to hand out treats to costumed visitors.
Come dressed in your favorite Halloween costume if you’d like, and get ready to make some festive memories with family and friends!
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!




























