What’s Happening for Free: Family Events in the Upstate
Looking for fun and free events happening in and around Greenville? You’re in the right place! This list is updated almost daily with local events where your family can play, explore, and make memories — without opening your wallet. From outdoor concerts and storytimes to seasonal festivals and community celebrations, these events are easy to enjoy and perfect for all ages.
Bookmark this list and check back often — we’re always adding new ways to have fun for free!
Free Events
| Date/Time | Event | |
|---|---|---|
| 🆓 | September 20, 2026
2:30 pm - 4:30 pm |
The FootHoops Festival
at Gary L Pittman Park, Greenville SC |
| 🆓 | September 21, 2026
10:00 am - 10:30 am |
Twinkle Bear Goes to the Ballet
at Mauldin (W. Jack Greer) Library, Mauldin SC |
| 🆓 | September 21, 2026
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm |
Mini Makers: An Apple a Day
at Boiling Springs Library, Boiling Springs SC |
| 🆓 | September 21, 2026
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm |
DIY Macrame Fruit Hammock
at Headquarters Library, Spartanburg SC |
| 🆓 | September 21, 2026
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm |
Free Kids Cooking Class
at Chesnee Community Center, Chesnee SC |
| 🆓 | September 21, 2026
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm |
Fall Movie Night - Brave
at Heyday Sandwiches and cocktails, Greenville SC |
| 🆓 | September 22, 2026
3:45 pm - 4:30 pm |
Between the Lines
at Hughes Main Library, Greenville SC |
| 🆓 | September 22, 2026
3:45 pm - 4:30 pm |
Pokémon Origami
at Greer (Jean M. Smith) Library, Greer SC |
| 🆓 | September 22, 2026
3:45 pm - 4:30 pm |
Read to a Buddy
at Hughes Main Library, Greenville SC |
| 🆓 | September 22, 2026
3:45 pm - 4:30 pm |
STEM Studies- CD Hoverdisk
at Pelham Road Library, Greenville SC |
| 🆓 | September 22, 2026
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm |
Slime Activity
at Cleveland Park (Spartanburg), Spartanburg SC |
| 🆓 | September 22, 2026
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm |
Family LEGO
at Middle Tyger Library, Lyman SC |
| 🆓 | September 23, 2026
10:00 am - 11:00 am |
Storytime on the Steps
at M. Judson Booksellers, Greenville SC |
| 🆓 | September 23, 2026
12:15 pm - 1:00 pm |
Music Sandwiched In
at Headquarters Library, Spartanburg SC |
| 🆓 | September 23, 2026
3:45 pm - 4:30 pm |
I Spy Jars
at Travelers Rest Library Branch, Travelers Rest SC |
| 🆓 | September 23, 2026
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm |
Wednesday Movie Night on the Big Screen
at PKL Park, Greenville SC |
| 🆓 | September 24, 2026
11:00 am - 11:45 am |
Homeschool Hangout
at Berea (Sarah Dobey Jones) Library, Greenville SC |
| 🆓 | September 24, 2026
2:30 pm - 4:30 pm |
Cloud Creators: The Water Cycle
at Middle Tyger Library, Lyman SC |
| 🆓 | September 24, 2026
3:45 pm - 4:30 pm |
LEGO® Club
at Taylors (Burdette) Library, Taylors SC |
| 🆓 | September 24, 2026
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm |
Family Craft Night
at Five Forks Library Branch, Simpsonville SC |
| 🆓 | September 24, 2026
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm |
Moonlight Movies: La La Land
at Falls Park on the Reedy, Greenville SC |
| 🆓 | September 25, 2026
8:00 am - 6:00 pm |
AutumnFest at the Market
at Greenville State Farmers Market, Greenville SC |
| 🆓 | September 25, 2026
9:00 am - 5:00 pm |
Are We There Yet?
at The Galleries at First Pres, Greenville SC |
| 🆓 | September 26, 2026
8:00 am - 6:00 pm |
AutumnFest at the Market
at Greenville State Farmers Market, Greenville SC |
| 🆓 | September 26, 2026
8:00 am - 11:00 am |
Cars & Coffee
at Bridgeway Station, Mauldin SC |
Did you love this list? There’s a lot more to explore.
- Free Things to Do in the Upstate: a list of great things to do that are free or very cheap
- Find more family-friendly events on our Kidding Around Greenville Calendar