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 29
Adaptive Pickleball fundraiser (APB-501c3 nonprofit) dedicated to bringing physical and social benefits of pickleball to people with diverse-abilities throughout the SC Upstate.
Zero Zero Boo Spirit Night / October 29th 5-9pm:
Play Hard, Eat Good, Give Back.
$25 Open Play on 5 Pickleball courts, APB Athlete Art Auction, Fun and Games on the Golf Simulators, DJ Dani will keep the party going, Enjoy amazing food and drinks, Show up Spooky & dress for the BOO!
Sponsor: PickleYard – 15 Jenkins Ct. Mauldin
* Join the APB BOO CREW by sponsoring a player ($150 per player).
Welcome to everyone!
There will be dance presentations, food, and a community ofrenda to participate in.
Please bring something special for the ofrenda or a dish to share with everyone if you would like!
Date: October 9th, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Location: 7 Shannon Drive, Greenville, SC (side entrance)
Mosaic is a Greenville 501(c)(3) nonprofit that helps K–12 students whose second language is English grow through after-school academic support, dance and arts classes, a youth leadership academy, and a summer arts camp, through cultural celebration and belonging. Mosaic also offers resources for the whole family.
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 Hocus Pocus.
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 Fantastic Mr. Fox.
Pracht Injury Lawyers brings spooky Halloween fun to the Anderson Civic Center with a Trunk or Treat event on October 29th! Come enjoy a community Halloween celebration at the Civic Center. More details will be shared as the event approaches.
📍 Location: Anderson Civic Center, 3027 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Anderson, SC 29625
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Join in this fall for three fun evenings under the stars at Doodle Park Pavilion:
October 29 — Hocus Pocus
November 12 — Moana 2
December 10 — The Grinch
Bring your chairs, blankets, family, and friends for a great night at the movies in downtown Pickens. Popcorn and drinks will be available for purchase.
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!
Grab a blanket and settle in for a free outdoor screening of Monster House & Poltergeist (Halloween Celebration + Thriller Flash Mob) 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 30
Kids are invited to wear a costume and enjoy spooky stories and songs. 🎟️ Cost: Free.
📍 Location: Taylors (Burdette) Library, 316 W Main Street, Taylors, SC
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🧒 Ages: 5 & under
Dia de los Muertos celebration with dance/music performances, artist market, free crafts for children, and food trucks.
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
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.
Come out for a trunk or treat on Friday October 30, 2026 at 5pm
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.
Celebrate Bat Week at Table Rock State Park with bat crafts, activities, and trivia games, followed by a bat count you can help with. Bring water and craft-friendly clothing.
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 – 10/30/26
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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Enjoy the magic of twilight at the barn with the horses! Ages 2+ “Not So Scary” Friendly! Includes bonfire s’mores, a pumpkin to carve, glow stick pony fun for all ages. Wear your costumes for a spellbound evening on the farm!
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.
Free Event! Dinner is “Walking Tacos.”
Please register using QR code on the flyer posted on FB so there’s enough food for everyone. Cake Walk, Games, and Trunk-or-Treating!
Carolina Shag Club presents:
Fun for the entire family!
Line & Shag Dance
October 30th
Free Jr Shag lessons at 6:30pm
$5 line lessons at 7:15pm
Dancing // Music // Fun
Social dance at 8pm
Sparetime Entertainment Center
822 Congaree Rd, Greenville, SC 29607
Join us at Graceland Mortuary for a family-friendly Trunk or Treat event. Kids can enjoy collecting candy while families come together for a fun evening in the community.
Skate into the most frightfully fun night of the year at Roller Time’s Halloween Late Skate! Enjoy music, skating, a costume contest, and giveaways and prizes. Skate 7-11 PM for $12 admission plus tax, or stay until 1 AM for $18 plus tax. Skate rental is $4.
Put on your favorite costume and join Oconee State Park at the Barn for a spooky square dance with live music by the Dixie Bluegrass Boys. Halftime brings Halloween-themed line dancing for all ages and skill levels — beginners welcome. Bring comfortable dancing shoes, water, and your Halloween spirit.
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!
Cheer on the Greenville Swamp Rabbits as they take on the Florida Everblades 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 – 10/30/26
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 31
“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
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!