Greenville, SC Events: Don’t Miss a Thing

Mark your calendar for this completely FREE God’s Closet Shop Day! On October 11 from 9:30 AM to 1 PM, parents, grandparents, and other caregivers can “shop” at no cost for children’s clothing—sizes newborn through teen. No documentation or proof of need is required. Just sign up at spartanburgsda.com/gc, then come ready to shop and leave with the clothes your growing kids need. The process is simple, practical, and organized. We recommend coming early as the line can get long. We can’t wait to see you there!

Mindfulness program held in Henderson Meadow.
📍 Location: 840 Mauldin Rd, Greenville, SC 29607
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When: Thursday, Oct. 8 – Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026
Thursday Kickoff Concert: 5–10 p.m.
Friday: Noon–10 p.m.
Saturday: 11 a.m.–9 p.m.
Sunday: Noon–7 p.m.

Where: Main Street, Downtown Greenville (Augusta Street to East North Street)

Cost: Free admission; food, drinks and kids’ activities purchased separately

Description:
Greenville’s biggest block party returns for its 45th year! Graze your way down Main Street with 60 local restaurants serving 300+ menu items, and catch a record 92 bands across seven free stages. Little ones can head to the WOW! Fiber Kids’ Area on East Broad Street for their own corner of the fun. The festival is ticketless, so bring a credit or debit card (or a festival gift card) to pay at vendor booths.

Pro Tip: Saturday opens earliest at 11 a.m. Arrive right at opening for lighter crowds with kids, and check the interactive festival map before you go to find the Kids’ Area, restrooms and your must-try booths.

Website: fallforgreenville.net

Shop local makers and small businesses during a Fall market at Gather!

Join us for a relaxing, uplifting, and creative Beading Workshop! This beginner friendly workshop is open to children of all ages, and parents too!

Learn how to make beaded jewelry with high quality materials and techniques. Express yourself and collaborate with others. Make and take home as much as you like in the 1-hour workshop.

A weekday mid-day time workshop is perfect for Homeschoolers or Preschoolers! Parents who are not creating are welcome to stay in the workshop area or may shop/ browse around Gather (outdoor food court). Younger children may need parent presence during the workshop. Class size up to 7 people, additional seating available for other family members.

$30 per person. See more details and register through the Etsy link provided. Contact Kristina 240-793-7123 for questions or details.

Crafts, coloring, and games for ages 6-12.

Create a work of art by a virtual fireplace. Ages 6-12.

Put your creativity to the test with free building. LEGO bricks provided. Ages 6-12.
🎟️ Cost: Free.
📍 Location: 626 NE Main Street, Simpsonville, SC 29681
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🧒 Ages: Ages 6-12

Create colorful collages for fall. Ages 6-12.

Get ready for an afternoon of Halloween fun, costumes, candy, and some seriously creative trunks!

October 13th
Kids Play & Café open until 5 PM
Trunk setup: 4:00–4:30 PM
Trick-or-Treating: 4:30–6:00 PM

Here’s what to expect:
Tons of themed trunks to explore
Trick-or-treating fun for the kiddos
YOU get to vote for your favorite trunk!
The trunk with the most votes wins a FREE BIRTHDAY PARTY

Come to Gather and have a night full of crafting!

TOTE BAG PAINTING & PUMPKIN PAINTING

Choose your craft, grab some food & drinks, and spend the evening getting creative with us from 6–8 PM!

Create your own one-of-a-kind tote bag to take home.

Dust off your dance moves — Thriller rehearsals kick off Oct 6, leading up to performances at Falls Park and TD Saturday Market this Halloween season.

Thriller Rehearsals & Performances

Rehearsals:

• Oct 6 at 6:00pm
• Oct 13 at 6:00pm
• Oct 20 at 6:00pm
  All rehearsals at KROC Greenville

Performances:

• Oct 29 at Falls Park — 4:30pm
• Oct 31 at TD Saturday Market — 9:15am
  A third performance is being finalized — details to come

Register / learn more: https://www.dancecollab.org/events

Language we have to include for grant purposes: Thriller is funded in part by the Metropolitan Arts Council which receives support from the City of Greenville, MVW Manufacturing Company, SEW Eurodrive, and the South Carolina Arts Commission.

Bring your littles to the front steps of M. Judson for our twice-weekly story time! Enjoy some wonderful picture books read aloud to the crowd by our very own booksellers, and children will even get a sweet treat to go. If you catch them on a rainy day or cold day, storytime is held inside in the children’s section toward the back of the store.  Keep up with changes to the schedule here> Book Store & Coffee Shop in Downtown Greenville Check out our Review of Storytime on the Steps at M. Judson Booksellers!

 

Gather your loved ones for an afternoon, engaging in delightful conversations amidst the timeless beauty of the Grand Holland Estate. Book your tickets now and secure your place at the Afternoon Tea, an event crafted to delight the senses and create cherished memories. Enjoy a splendid array of finely brewed teas accompanied by an assortment of delectable pastries, finger sandwiches, and sweet treats. 

• Feburary 11th, 11- 12:30 pm
• February 11th, 1-2:30 pm
• March 11th, 11-12:30
• March 11th, 1- 2:30 pm
• April 8th, 11-12:30 pm
• April 8th, 1-2:30 pm
• May 3rd, Mothers Day High Tea 2- 3:30 pm
• June 10th, 11-12:30 pm
• June 10th, 1-2:30 pm
• July 15th, 11- 12:30 pm
• July 15th, 1-2:30 pm
• August 12th, 11-12:30 pm
• August 12th, 1-2:30 pm
• September 9th, 11-12:30 pm
• September 9th, 1-2:30 pm
• October 14th, 11- 12:30 pm
• October 14th, 1-2:30 pm
• November 11th, 11-12:30 pm
• November 11th, 1-2:30 pm

Hands-on Cheese Making 101 class on the farm at Whispering Pines Farm (also known as Whispering Pines Dairy), 681 Campbell Bridge Road, Seneca, SC 29678. Family and adults welcome. Tickets on Eventbrite.

Create using LEGO, blocks, magnets, and more. Ages 6-12.
🎟️ Cost: Free.
📍 Location: 311 N Main Street, Fountain Inn, SC 29644
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🧒 Ages: Ages 6-12

Bring a plain pumpkin and transform it into a spooky, funny, or unique masterpiece using library-provided supplies for a chance to win prizes!

Morning hands-on farm class for home schoolers with the sheep at Whispering Pines Farm (also known as Whispering Pines Dairy), 681 Campbell Bridge Road, Seneca, SC 29678. Parents stay with their children (not a drop-off). $10 per child; adults free. Wear closed-toe shoes and clothes that can get dirty; bring water. Tickets on Eventbrite.

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.

Looking for Halloween activities in Spartanburg that are not limited to one crowded weekend?

Gather your favorite ghouls for glow-in-the-dark mini golf, arcade games and monstrous indoor fun in an immersive setting made for the season. Add a Halloween date night, family night out, October birthday celebration or something fun to do with friends this season! Monster Mini Golf offers a friendly fright for all ages, any day of the week.

Monster Mini Golf Spartanburg welcomes guests from Greer, Boiling Springs, Duncan, and throughout the greater Upstate South Carolina. Stop by the nearest location today!

Afternoon Explorations- September 17, 2026 – May 7, 2027

Begin your visit in the Environmental Science and Sustainability Building, where you’ll find The Water Story and Sustainable Future exhibits as well as the highly popular Nature Exchange

Explore Harrison Hall of Natural Science, where you’ll discover a wide variety of plants, animals, and invertebrates in the Indoor Rain Forest and Rainforest Classroom, have the chance to pet stingrays, sea stars, and horseshoe crabs in the Marine Lab, and learn about South Carolina’s major ecosystems in the Ecology Lab

• Step back in time on the Living History Farm and discover what it was like to live in the Backcountry of 19th-century South Carolina.
• Have a larger-than-life adventure as you search for young and adult dinosaurs on our ever-popular Dinosaur Adventure Trail
• Tap into the power of imagination through creative play at the Pirate Adventure and Dinosaur Playgrounds
• Immerse yourself in the beauty of nature as you stroll through the Butterfly Garden

👉PURCHASE TICKETS HERE> Afternoon Explorations

And don’t miss our themed Special Event Days held throughout the year that include:

• October 16 – Science Magic
• November 20 – Fall on the Farm
• December 11 – Grinchy Christmas
• January 15 – Winterfest
• February 19 – Future Engineers
• March 12 – Dinosaur Adventure
• April 23 – A Pirate’s Life for Me

Click Here to Learn more about Roper Mountain Science Center and all of its fantastic programming!

Elementary-age students can explore Conestee Nature Preserve as young naturalists in this twice-monthly, drop-off after-school program! Through nature hikes, hands-on investigation, and playful discovery, kids will dig into a new nature topic each session. Join for one session or come throughout the semester to build on each adventure.

Time: 3–4:30 pm, 1st & 3rd Thursdays

Fall 2026 Dates & Themes
Sept. 3 – Don’t Bug Me! (Ants & Insects)
Sept. 17 – Rolling Down the Reedy (The Reedy River)
Oct. 1 – Bye, Bye Blackbird! (Birds & Migration)
Oct. 15 – Treerific! (Trees & the Environment)
Nov. 5 – Doe, a Deer… (Deer & State Animals)
Nov. 19 – Freezing, Frigid, Frosty (Animals in Winter)

Cost: $10 per session or $50 for all 6 sessions.

Location: Meeting locations vary throughout Conestee Nature Preserve. Registered participants will receive location details by email before each session.

Registration Deadline: Midnight on the Tuesday before class. If a class is full or you miss the deadline, contact the Preserve to ask about availability or a waitlist.

Bring: A water bottle and weather-appropriate clothing. Apply sunscreen and bug spray before class as needed. Sessions are entirely outdoors.

Ages 9-12 are invited to explore conservation and the history of the National Parks.
🎟️ Cost: Free.
📍 Location: 25 Heritage Green Place, Greenville, SC 29601
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🧒 Ages: Ages 9-12