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 24
Join a ranger for a fun-filled evening exploring the world of bats through interactive games, stories, and facts, plus a short .75-mile dusk walk along Lake Placid and Mountain Creek at Paris Mountain State Park. Dress for the weather, wear sturdy footwear, and bring a flashlight or headlamp. All ages welcome; registration required, capacity limited to 25.
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.
HopePointe Church invites you to our annual Trunk or Treat—a fun, safe, and family-friendly way to celebrate fall in the Upstate! This year, we’re keeping the spotlight on what everyone loves most: creative trunks, plenty of candy, and a welcoming community atmosphere. Mark your calendars, bring the whole family, and join us on our mission
Evening night hike focused on nocturnal wildlife including bats and owls.
📍 Location: 840 Mauldin Rd, Greenville, SC 29607
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Step into the shadows of the past as Oconee Station comes alive by candlelight. As dusk settles over the frontier, the flicker of flames will guide your way through the historic site. Meet the Interpreter and uncover the little-known stories of militia men stationed here after the American Revolution. 🎟️ Cost: $8.00 per participant; 5 and under free.
📍 Location: Oconee Station State Historic Site, 500 Oconee Station Rd, Walhalla, SC 29691
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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!
Sunday, October 25
FALL HARVEST DAYS AT THE UNICORN FARM®!
Fall is MORE MAGICAL at The Unicorn Farm! Come spend the day with us for a family-friendly fall adventure filled with pumpkins, unicorns, farm animals, pony rides, games & MORE!
PUMPKIN PATCH — September 26–October 25
- Meet our Real-Life Unicorns®
- Pony & Unicorn Rides – $10
- Animal Feed – $5
- Kiddy Train Rides
- Free-Range Petting Farm
- Bounce House
- Fall & Halloween Photo Opportunities
- Games, crafts & seasonal activities
- Tasty fall treats on Saturdays & Sundays!
ADMISSION: $12 ages 3+ (purchase tickets here)
Ages 2 & under FREE
Petting Farm & Bounce House included with admission!
Every Saturday & Sunday
The Unicorn Farm® — Fountain Inn, SC
Tickets available online or at the gate! Cash & cards accepted.
Free Fall Festival at Keowee Marina with games, candy, vendors, DJ, and costumes.
Dress up your pup and join us for a Halloween edition of Pup Cup Social featuring costumes, treats and plenty of photo opportunities. Prizes for Best Dressed Pups!
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 Clemson University Symphony and String Orchestras’ annual Halloween Spooktacular Concert is a lively, family-friendly event designed to engage audiences of all ages, offering a fun and accessible introduction to orchestral music. This concert features a mix of spooky movie soundtracks and classical favorites performed by Clemson University’s talented student musicians. Attendees are encouraged to come in costume!
Pre-concert activities begin in the lobby at 3 p.m.
This is a free family fun event complete with face painting, hot dogs and of course candy!
Join Advent UMC for a Trunk or Treat on October 25th from 4 pm – 6 pm.
Bible Baptist Church in Simpsonville hosts their Fall Festival — a free, family-friendly evening packed with fall fun! Activities include trunk or treat, face painting, bounce houses, hay rides, a raffle, and delicious food. Free entry and open to everyone in the community. Invite a family and come make great memories together!
Join us for our annual Trunk or Treat! We will serve a FREE Hot Dog Dinner, lots of candy, games, and more. This event is “Fun not Fright” as we encourage all ages of children to participate. We would love for you and your family to join us. This event is rain or shine.
Hope Point Church in Spartanburg hosts a safe, family-friendly Trunk or Treat in their parking lot! Families are invited to walk from trunk to trunk collecting tons of candy in a welcoming community setting.
📍 Location: Hope Point Church, Spartanburg, SC
Pelham First Baptist Church
2720 S. Old Hwy 14
Greer, SC 29650
Put on your Halloween costumes and go candy hunting down our Trail of Treats!
FREE Candy
FREE Boiled Peanuts
FREE Popcorn
FREE Prizes
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!
Monday, October 26
Children are invited to wear costumes for Halloween-themed stories, songs, movement activities, and instrument play. 🎟️ Cost: Free.
📍 Location: Hughes Main Library, 25 Heritage Green Plaza, Greenville, SC
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🧒 Ages: 18 mos-4 yrs
Kids are invited to wear a costume and listen to slightly spooky tales, songs, and rhymes. 🎟️ Cost: Free.
📍 Location: Greer (Jean M. Smith) Library, 505 Pennsylvania Avenue, Greer, SC
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🧒 Ages: 18 months-4 yrs
Kids are invited to wear a costume and enjoy spooky stories and songs. 🎟️ Cost: Free.
📍 Location: Five Forks Library Branch, 104 Sunnydale Drive, Simpsonville, SC
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🧒 Ages: 5 & under
Kids are invited to wear a costume and enjoy spooky stories and songs. 🎟️ Cost: Free.
📍 Location: Mauldin (W. Jack Greer) Library, 800 W Butler Road, Mauldin, SC
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🧒 Ages: 5 & under
Kids are invited to wear a costume and enjoy spooky stories and songs. 🎟️ Cost: Free.
📍 Location: Travelers Rest Library Branch, 17 Center Street, Travelers Rest, SC
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🧒 Ages: 5 & under
Halloween-themed nursery rhymes create nurturing play experiences for babies; max 3 kids per adult caregiver.
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
Tuesday, October 27
Ranger-led family hike observing seasonal changes in the park.
Babies and their caregivers are invited to wear costumes for a special Halloween bash featuring stories, songs, and finger plays.
🎟️ Cost: Free
📍 Location: Five Forks Library Branch, 104 Sunnydale Drive, Simpsonville, SC
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🧒 Ages: 1-18 mos
Babies and their caregivers are invited to wear costumes for a special Halloween bash featuring stories, songs, and finger plays. 🎟️ Cost: Free.
📍 Location: Simpsonville Library, 626 NE Main St, Simpsonville, SC
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🧒 Ages: 1-18 mos
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!