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
7pm Screening of Disney Pixar’s Coco
Come out for a trunk or treat on Friday October 30, 2026 at 5pm
Mark your calendars, Halloween at the Park is October 30th from 5-8pm and it’s free for the whole community! Expect trick-or-treating, costumes, games, and plenty of spooky fun for the family.
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!
You’re Invited to a Fall Festival!
Wrenn Memorial Baptist Church invites you and your family to join us for an evening of fall fun and fellowship!
Friday, October 30, 2026
6:00 – 8:00 PM
19 Sidney Street, Greenville, SC 29609
Bring the whole family and enjoy a fun-filled evening of games, activities, treats, and fellowship! We’ll wrap up the evening with Trunk or Treat from 7:45–8:00 PM!
Admission is FREE!
Everyone is welcome, so invite your friends, bring the kids, and come enjoy a wonderful evening with us!
For more information, call (864) 235-5398.
Wrenn Memorial Baptist Church
Where Christ is honored and you are loved!
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
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
Performances:
- Oct 29 at Falls Park – around 6:30 pm
- Oct 30 at Bridgeway Station – Around 7 pm
- Oct 31 at TD Saturday Market around 9:30/10 am (during the Halloween at the Park event)
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.
“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
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.
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.
Performances:
- Oct 29 at Falls Park – 6:30
- Oct 30 at Bridgeway – 7 pm
- Oct 31 at TD Saturday Market – 10 am
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.
We will have trick or treating, a floating pumpkin patch*, petting zoo*, kid zone*, giveaways, bounce houses, mascots, characters, face painting, and MORE!
They’re bringing back the FLOATING PUMPKIN PATCH!
Last year it was only a couple away from selling out, so reserve your spot ASAP.
Swim, select, dry, and decorate your favorite pumpkin for only $12. Shallow and deep-water options are available to accommodate all swim skill levels.
Bring your little ghouls and goblins to Trick-or-Treat on Main Street! Visit participating downtown Greenville businesses marked with green pumpkins for sweet treats and spooky surprises along the way (while supplies last). We recommend going early, candy goes fast.
🎟️ Cost: Free
📍 Location: Main Street – Greenville, Greenville, SC
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Join the Middle Tyger YMCA for their annual Trunk or Treat! This year it’s held at Southeastern Children’s Home. Trunks and candy donations are wanted — employees, members and organizations can host a trunk and pass out candy (contact Hannah Tunstall at HTunstall@SpartanburgYMCA.org or 864.433.9623 to reserve a spot).
📍 Location: Southeastern Children’s Home, 115 Childrens Way, Duncan, SC
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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!
Join the fun! These store hosts FREE events for kids to do crafts and activities.
Pregame fun for the whole family! Join Furman Football for trick-or-treating, a costume contest, prizes and more at the Ingles Fan Zone before the Furman vs. Western Carolina football game. Free and all kids welcome!
GREENVILLE!!! ARE Y’ALL READY?! 
Saturday, October 31, 2026
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Changing Your Mind Ministries Here’s what we want you to bring: Your FAMILY! Your FRIENDS! Your BIGGEST SMILES! And enough ENERGY to have a GREAT TIME!
Join us for a fun filled evening at Pebble Creek Baptist Church as we celebrate the fall season together!
Come dressed in your favorite costume and enjoy an afternoon of Trunk or Treat, inflatables, and fall fun! Invite your family, friends, and neighbors to join us for a time of fellowship and fun.
Everyone is welcome!
Trailblazer Park’s annual Harvest Fest goes full Halloween! Enjoy trick-or-treating, pumpkin decorating, bounce houses, live music from Pickens Creek Band and Luke Deuce, food and drinks, and a costume parade — fun for the whole family.
🎟️ Cost: Free
📍 Location: Trailblazer Park, 235 Trailblazer Drive, Travelers Rest, SC 29690
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Trick or Treat with the llamas of Ellaberry! This is bound to be a memorable evening. Wear your costumes
The Annual Trick or Treat Down Main Street returns to Pickens! Local businesses set up candy stations along Main Street (Ann Street to Catherine Street) for a frightfully fun afternoon for families throughout the community.
Free Admission – RSVP For Tickets
Join us from 5 to 7 pm for the friendliest, freakiest family-friendly party in town. Trick-or-treat your way through the Studio, stop by the craft tables, and let your little monster take the mic at Scaraoke, our version of Halloween karaoke where kids perform live in a virtual spooky scene. In the Listening Room, the Monster Mash starts at 5:30, including an interactive dance party, costume contest and glow dancing in the dark.
5:00 – 7:00 pm Halloween Activities
Trick-or-treat Stations
Scaraoke: Halloween karaoke for kids
Halloween Craft Tables
Photo Vignette
5:30 – 7:00 pm Monster Mash
Live hosted dance party
Costume Contest: Best Individual, Best Family, Most Creative
Glow dancing in the dark
Snacks and drinks available for sale.
Free admission. RSVP (adults and kids) so we can save you a spot!
Trunk or Treat at St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church!
4180 SC-9, Boiling Springs, SC
Join us for a spook-tacular evening of family-friendly fun on Saturday, October 31st from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM in the main church parking lot.
We’re excited to welcome back our special guests:
🫏 The Long-Eared Ambassadors – bringing adorable animals for the kids to pet.
🚒 The Boiling Springs Fire Department – always a hit with the little ones!
Bring the kids in their best Halloween costumes to stroll from trunk to trunk, collecting treats from festively decorated cars.
This is a safe, fun-filled evening for the whole family.
We can’t wait to see you there! 👻✨
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