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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Thursday, October 22
Join Upstate Forever for a volunteer workday to remove invasive plant species like invasive olive and Chinese Privet at Anderson’s Rocky River Nature Park, enhancing foraging and nesting habitat for native wildlife and migratory species. Refreshments provided. Capped at 30 volunteers — please register in advance and carpool if able.
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-morning 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.
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!
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
Drop-in event for families. Supplies are limited.
Discover autumn festivals (Day of the Dead, Diwali, Halloween, and others) through crafts. Kids can wear costumes.
The Foothills Chamber of Commerce brings a family-friendly Halloween festival and haunted house back to FENCE for its 2nd annual run! Food trucks open at the doors, with movies on the lawn and haunted areas opening at dark. The haunted trail and graveyard are suitable for most young children; the haunted cabin and barn are best for ages 8 and up.
Family night just got better! Kids eat free after 5pm with participating vendors and a kid’s movie on the big screen starting at 6pm. Showing tonight is The Haunted Mansion.
Grab a blanket and settle in for a free outdoor screening of Rocky III at the Moonlight Movies series in Falls Park! Showings run Thursday evenings through September and October, with Poppington’s Gourmet Popcorn available each week.
Friday, October 23
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!
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
Explore Science Event | Friday, Oct. 23 | 4–6 p.m.
Bring the family for a free, fun-filled afternoon of discovery hosted by Clemson’s Science Outreach Center! Try hands-on activities, meet fascinating specimens, explore the night sky, and see science in action. Free snow cones will be served.
Make elephant toothpaste foam, reveal secret messages with disappearing ink, create rainbow tornadoes, and discover the science of flight with paper airplanes and a trebuchet. You can also explore genetics through tiger stripes, twist a Möbius band, solve math and logic puzzles, watch a Rubik’s Cube demonstration, and more. Planetarium shows and Museum of Natural History specimens round out the adventure.
Location: 230 Parkway Dr, Clemson, SC 29634
Register here: Sign up for Explore Science
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 nights are for space exploration at Roper Mountain Science Center. Friday Starry Nights invite families to relax under the stars inside the planetarium and enjoy immersive astronomy shows that change throughout the evening. It’s an easy, engaging way to spark curiosity about the night sky, whether it’s your first visit or a returning favorite. On clear nights, be sure to head over after your show to the Charles E. Daniel Observatory refractor to see through the telescope!
👉Get your tickets here > Roper Mountain Science Center
Friday Nights in August
4:30 PM- Magic Treehouse
6:00 PM – Astronut
7:30 PM – James Webb Space Telescope: The Story Unfolds
Friday Nights in September
4:30pm – Starry Nights – Cosmic Adventure
6:00pm – Starry Nights – Solar Superstorms
7:30pm – Starry Nights – A Race Through Space
Friday Nights in October
4:30pm – Starry Nights – Spooky Science
6:00pm – Starry Nights- Solar Superstorm
7:30pm – Starry Nights – A Race Through Space
Location:
T.C. Hooper Planetarium
Roper Mountain Science Center, Greenville, SC
Find out more about Friday Starry Nights and why we LOVE this planetarium in our review of RMSC!
Enjoy a special spooky science Friday Starry Nights at Roper Mountain Science Center during their 4:30 pm showing.
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!
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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.
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!
Roper Mountain Science Center presents a Laser Show set to the music of Halloween: Frights & Lights in the Giant Dome Theater and Hooper Planetarium. Back by popular demand, favorite artists and bands come alive through laser light in the planetarium. For safety reasons, no late entries will be permitted.
Friday – 10/23/26
6:00pm – Laser Show – Halloween: Frights & Lights
7:30pm – Laser Show – Stranger Things: The Final Act
📍 Location: Roper Mountain Science Center, 402 Roper Mountain Road, Greenville, SC
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Parents, enjoy an evening out while the kids travel back to the totally awesome 1980s! Each Parent’s Night Out features a brand-new retro-inspired art project packed with bright colors, creative building, and hands-on fun. Kids will create a finished masterpiece to take home, enjoy pizza, and make memories with friends.
Attend one…or collect all four!
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- 🌴 Neon Sunset Shadow Box – Create a vibrant 3D sunset scene complete with palm trees, geometric shapes, and retro neon colors. (August 28)
- 📼 Cassette Tape Treasure Box – Transform a wooden keepsake box into a colorful vintage cassette tape that’s perfect for storing tiny treasures. (September 25)
- 📻 Boom Box Build – Design and construct a larger-than-life retro boom box using cardboard, paint, and mixed-media materials. (October 23)
- 💡 Pixel Glow Box – Build a glowing pixel-art night light inspired by classic 1980s arcade games using colorful translucent beads and LED lights. (December 4)
No two Parent’s Nights Out are the same, so kids can join us for four completely different creative adventures!
Ages: 5–11
Time: 6:00–9:00 PM
Includes: All art supplies, pizza dinner, games, and a finished project to take home.
Family-friendly Halloween fun at Silvermont Park! Enjoy beautiful lighted pumpkin displays along a short paved trail, live music, and food trucks. There will be games, storytelling, a scavenger hunt, face painting and more, plus the historic Silvermont mansion will be open with guided tours. The event benefits Silvermont Mansion and Park.
🎟️ Cost: $7 ages 13+ / $5 ages 3–12 / Under 3 free.
📍 Location: Silvermont Mansion and Park, 364 E Main St, Brevard, NC 28712
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🧒 Ages: All ages
🅿️ Parking: $5 on-site, free parking available 1 block away.
Join songwriter Eliza Lynn and instrumentalist Mike Alexander for a concert of original gospel songs written during Eliza’s years of graduate theological study. The evening will include familiar sing-alongs and many acoustic instruments: guitar, banjo, upright bass, and dobro.
Eliza and Mike are recording Eliza’s 5th album of original music featuring gospel songs of lament and praise.
Special Guest: Chelsea Fraser, songwriter and poet
Get to know your Park Rangers and fellow campers at a lakefront bonfire! S’mores are provided, all ages welcome. Bring camping chairs, blankets, bug spray, water, and snacks.
Presented by Friends of The Little White House, join families at the Golden Strip Pumpkin Patch for a movie night in the patch — pick pumpkins and enjoy hotdogs, popcorn, and drinks for sale while watching a movie under the fall sky.
📍 Location: Golden Strip Pumpkin Patch, 215 SE Main St, Simpsonville, SC 29681
FREE event (donations accepted)
This fall, step into a world of new creatures, trails & scary fall entertainment at Madworld Haunted Attractions!
You’ll be laughing & panicking at the same time. 18-Hole Mini Golf, Axe Throwing, Over Half a Mile of a Self-Guided Haunted Tour & so much more! Go experience one of America’s scariest haunts & see if you can make it out alive! Madworld has been recognized as one of the top ten scariest haunted houses in the United States, the best haunted house in Greenville SC, AND the best haunted house in South Carolina. Time to get your scare on!
Oktoberfest as the Greenville Swamp Rabbits host the Jacksonville Icemen at Bon Secours Wellness Arena.
📍 Location: Bon Secours Wellness Arena, 650 North Academy Street, Greenville, SC
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Roper Mountain Science Center presents a Laser Show set to the music of Stranger Things: The Final Act in the Giant Dome Theater and Hooper Planetarium. Back by popular demand, favorite artists and bands come alive through laser light in the planetarium. For safety reasons, no late entries will be permitted.
Friday – 10/23/26
6:00pm – Laser Show – Halloween: Frights & Lights
7:30pm – Laser Show – Stranger Things: The Final Act
📍 Location: Roper Mountain Science Center, 402 Roper Mountain Road, Greenville, SC
👉 Read more
Saturday, October 24
“Obey The Crave Presents Cars and Coffee at BridgeWay Station” and “Cars & Coffee of the Upstate” are happy to announce their 2026 schedule of events. For 2026, there will two locations. Keep an eye on Cars & Coffee of the Upstate Facebook page for all current information. Be sure to check out our review of Cars & Coffee
JBF Greenville Fall & Winter Children’s Consignment Sale
Kids grow fast. Shopping for everything they need doesn’t have to break the budget!
Shop JBF Greenville’s Fall & Winter Sale, October 21–24 at Hejaz Event Center, where local families come together to buy and sell thousands of new and gently loved children’s items—all in one convenient place.
Families can shop for Fall & Winter clothing, shoes, toys, books, baby gear, strollers, nursery furniture, bikes, outdoor play, maternity, holiday items, gifts and more at prices well below retail.
Whether you’re looking for the next size up, stocking up on baby essentials, getting a head start on Christmas shopping, or just love finding a great deal, JBF makes it easier to stretch your family’s budget while giving great kids’ items another life.
EVENT DETAILS
📅 October 21–24, 2026
📍 Hejaz Event Center | 119 Beverly Rd., Greenville, SC 29609
🎟️ Early Access shopping available Wednesday, October 21
💗 FREE General Admission shopping October 22–24
🚗 FREE parking
FREE General Admission tickets are available online, or shoppers can choose an Early Access ticket to shop before the public sale begins.
Come see what thousands of local families are buying, selling and passing along at JBF Greenville!
Each Saturday morning from early May through late October, two blocks of downtown Greenville’s Main Street are transformed into the TD Saturday Market, a vibrant open-air marketplace in the heart of the city.
The market features more than 75 vendors offering seasonal produce, prepared foods, and handcrafted goods, creating a lively community gathering space every week.
LEARN MORE HERE 🥕 Greenville Saturday Market, SC – Official Website | Official Website
Find special market happenings each week right here > Market Happenings | Greenville Saturday Market, SC – Official Website
Check for cancellations and special events on the TD Saturday Market Instagram
What to Expect
- Fresh, seasonal produce from farms located within 100 miles of Greenville
- Locally produced and prepared food items
- Handmade crafts and artisan goods
- Vendors encouraged to use locally sourced materials for crafts
Experience
The TD Saturday Market draws thousands of visitors each week who come to shop, explore, and connect with local growers, makers, and artisans in a welcoming downtown setting.
Why Visit
It’s a long-standing Greenville tradition that highlights local agriculture, craftsmanship, and community. The market offers a chance to experience the best of the region in one place every Saturday morning.
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!