Are you planning your next date night in Greenville, SC? If you’re looking for new ideas for places to go on a date and things to do, our readers have voted on their favorites as part of our 2025 KABOOM Awards. These are our readers’ top date night activities in Greenville, SC.
Top Date Night Activities in Greenville, SC (2026)
1st place: Hollowed Earth Pottery
Finalists:
- Group Therapy Pub & Playground
- Trapped in the Upstate Escape Rooms
- Bridgeway Station
- Roper Mountain Science Center
Hollowed Earth Pottery
1ST PLACE SPONSOR 864.757.2097 | info@hollowedearthpottery.com | 1320 Hampton Avenue Extension, Bay 7, Greenville , SC
Hollowed Earth is a hands-on creative studio that turns date night into an experience worth remembering. Instead of the usual dinner-and-a-movie routine, couples are invited to slow down, get a little messy, and create something meaningful together. From wheel throwing to hand-building classes, Hollowed Earth offers guided pottery experiences that are welcoming to beginners and fun for all skill levels. The relaxed atmosphere encourages conversation, laughter, and connection—making it the perfect setting for first dates, anniversaries, or just a night out together.
Guests leave not only with memories, but with handmade pieces that serve as lasting reminders of time well spent. It’s intimate, creative, and refreshingly different—everything a great date night should be. Hollowed Earth is more than a studio—it’s a place where connection happens naturally. Its hands-on classes make it an ideal date night spot for couples looking to unplug and spend quality time together. Creating together fosters conversation and creativity, all within a welcoming space. The result is an experience that feels both intimate and fun, leaving couples with meaningful keepsakes and a unique, shared memory.
BridgeWay Station is a vibrant, all-ages destination for families, friends, and fun — and we’re thrilled to be named Best Date Night Activity by Kidding Around SC! This immersive town center blends stunning architecture with a lively culinary and lifestyle scene, anchored by 12 locally owned eateries.
Whether it’s grabbing a beer and playing pinball bowling at the brewery, enjoying an upscale dinner at Tavola, Rotie by Stella’s, or Restaurant Rocco, dancing the night away at salsa night on Cabanas’ rooftop, or savoring a late-night dessert and glass of champagne at Old Europe Desserts — there’s always something in store for a memorable date night here.
Visitors can explore diverse dining, shop local boutiques, hit the gym or nail salon, and even work or live right on site — all in a seamlessly integrated community setting. With a year-round lineup of farmers markets, live music, and family events, BridgeWay Station has quickly become one of Upstate South Carolina’s favorite places to dine, shop, work, live, play, and relax.
Roper Mountain Science Center
SPONSORED 864.355.8900 | 402 Roper Mountain Road, Greenville , SC
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Roper Mountain is the place to bring your families for a hands-on and engaging experience whether it’s during the school year for field trips or during the summer for Summer Adventure and Summer Camps. Just ask other families in the area about their experiences and you’ll see why Roper Mountain continues to be a “must-see” experience in the upstate and beyond.
The beautiful 62-acre campus contains an array of state-of-the-art educational facilities including a Planetarium and Observatory, Marine and Ecology labs, a Rainforest, a Living History Farm, Dinosaur Adventure trail and a new Environmental Science and Sustainability Center.
Families can attend numerous events throughout the year including Friday Starry Nights, Afternoon Explorations, Summer Adventure, Laser Days of Summer, Summer Exploration Camps, and seasonal holiday laser shows. Regardless of age, you’ll surely find a plethora of engaging activities and fun for everyone to enjoy.
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2024 KABOOM Awards Winners
1st Place: Trapped in the Upstate
Finalists:
- Group Therapy Pub & Playground COUPON Available! Get a coupon for Group Therapy Pub & Playground in the Greenville Attractions Book.
- City Scape Winery
- Greenville History and Culinary Tours
- The Warehouse at Vaughn’s
- Escape Artist
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