Over 30 Fun Places to Go & Fall Activities in Greenville, SC

Just a few miles from the Chattooga River, Bryson’s Apple Orchard is also close to gorgeous waterfalls and many of the hiking places that KAG has recommended (so maybe hiking and apple donuts one day this fall?). The Long Creek area, according to their website, is one of the “largest apple producing areas east of the Mississippi River.”

The orchard was closed in 2025 and is TBD for 2026.

Offers:
Prepicked apples
Fresh peaches
Homemade pies, jams, jellies

At the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains lies this gorgeous farm and orchard, which is not only a working farm but also a popular wedding venue.
Besides a pick-your-own experience, Chattooga Belle Farm also offers cabin rentals, a bistro for lunch and dinner, disc golf, and an amazing variety of exotic fruits like Asian pears, figs, pawpaws, and persimmons.

Open for the 2026 season (variety of Upick fruit options)
Apples will be available for Upick: August-October, 2026
Farm store is open year-round – Check the Chattooga Belle Farm Website for daily updates on available options.

Offers:
Restaurant serving lunch and dinner
Cabin rental
Event Venue
Disc Golf
Distillery
Pre-picked apples, table grapes, wine grapes, peaches, exotic fruits, and more.
Farm Store

Dogs are allowed, but not in the fruit areas or inside dining. They are allowed for outside dining and the disc golf trail.

Apple picking is a delight at Coston Farm with the mountains as a backdrop to the orchard. Like other orchards, they also offer delicious baked goods and apples already picked for sale.

Distance from Greenville: About 40 miles (roughly 50 minutes)

Open for 2026. U-pick apples are open

Pet Policy: No pets allowed.

Offers:

• U-pick apple orchard from late August–October (see their apple ripening calendar for varieties)
• Farm Store with pre-picked apples, pumpkins, and fall decor

Eliada’s features a 12-acre maze as well as 2 children’s trails, the Storybook Trails. These trails lead guests on a fun-filled adventure while following along with a story your child will love.  All proceeds benefit Eliada Homes, which is a non-profit organization that serves Western North Carolina children. 

2026 Season: September 25th – November 1st, 2026

Note: Tickets must be pre-purchased for specific time slots this year.

Offers:

• Kids activities (cow train, spider web climber, tube slides, corn cannon, jumping pillow.
• Corn Maze
• Hayrides
• Pumpkin patch

Primarily known for their incredible peaches, Fishers Orchard also grows apples that are available for picking in the fall (call for exact dates).

Distance from Greenville: About 12 miles (roughly 20 minutes)

U-pick apples TBD for 2026 (they offer u-pick some years, but apples can be picked up in the farm store beginning in August)
Follow Fishers Orchard on Facebook to see when they sporadically allow Upick!

Offers:

• U-pick peaches in summer
• Sunflowers in July
• Flowers
• Produce, vegetables, and pumpkins throughout the year

With more than 20 varieties of apples, it’s easy to find a favorite at Grandad’s Apples N’ Such. Enjoy fresh cider, warm donuts, caramel apples, and pies from the on-site bakery, plus plenty of family-friendly farm fun.

Fall Season (September & October)
Opens July 31st, 2026 for Fall season

• U-Pick & Pre-Picked Apples
• Pumpkin Patch (late September–October)
• Farm Store & Bakery
• Corn Maze (additional cost)
• Cow Train (additional cost)
• Apple Cannons (additional cost)
• Play Area

Christmas on the Farm
2026 Open Day mid-November

• NC-grown Fraser Fir Christmas Trees for sale
• Christmas gift shop
• Light displays
• Seasonal baked goods
• Fresh apples for sale (grown right in their orchard)
• Kids’ activities on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, including:
  • MOO-dolf’s Cow Train
  • Apple Cannon
  • Fireside s’mores

Pet Policy: Leashed pets are welcome outdoors — just be sure to clean up after them.

Grandad’s Apples & Such

Enjoy a beautiful fall day picking apples and soaking up the season at this Upstate favorite.

Read our full Kidding Around review →

Located in a picturesque part of Hendersonville with views of the mountains, Justus Orchard is the perfect place to go apple picking. Their apple cider donuts are also a treat not to be missed. This apple orchard in Hendersonville, NC was one of the first in the state to invite customers to not only buy apples already picked but also allow visitors to go into the orchard and pick their own apples.

Distance from Greenville: About 40 miles (roughly 50 minutes)

Open for the 2026 season
Open 7 days per week from 8/4 – early November 
U-pick apples begin August 4th, 2026

Check the Justus Orchard Facebook page for current U-pick status before heading up.

Pet Policy: Well-behaved dogs on leash allowed; owners must pick up after them.

Offers:

• Blackberries: July through August
• Apples: Mid August through Early November
• Pumpkins
• Apple Cider donuts/treats
• Taproom
• Bakery
• Apple cannon ($)
• Jumping pillow ($)
• Cow Train ($)
• Playground

Justus Orchard

Take your family for fall fun and apple picking at this beloved WNC orchard, with family activities & taproom!

Read our full Kidding Around review →

Located in West Union, Little Cane Creek Farm features a 4-acre corn maze, hayrides, children’s play area, pumpkin patch, and more.  Each year the corn maze has a different theme.

2026 Fall Season is October 3rd and 4th, 2026

Offers:

• Pumpkin Patch
• Hayrides
• Children’s play space
• Corn Maze
• Picnic Area
• Concessions
• Sunflower Patch

A KAG reader favorite, Sky Top Orchard offers mountain views, ponds with ducks and geese, farm animals, play structures, and apple and fruit trees. Don’t miss the amazing apple cider donuts. Last year there were some concerns about Sky Top getting too crowded, so maybe try to go during the week if you prefer smaller crowds.

Distance from Greenville: About 40 miles (roughly 50 minutes)

2026 Official season-opening date: Now Open.
Reservations are recommend for U-pick  – make an appointment.

• Open weekends in July for donuts, peaches, wagon rides, and farm store apples; follow their Facebook page for updates.
• Open daily beginning August 7th, 2026.
• Apple u-pick is open for 2026 (by appointment).

Pet Policy: Dogs on leash allowed, but not in the fruit stand.

Offers:

• U-pick apples
• Farm Store with Cider donuts
• Farm animals
• Wagon Rides
• Playground
• Gold Rush Gem Mine
• Accessible for wheelchairs and strollers

Sky Top Orchard

Make the best fall memories at this Western NC favorite, with apple picking, mountain views, and all the autumn charm you’re looking for.

Read our full Kidding Around review →

Strawberry Hill USA, is a 115-acre strawberry farm and also grows summer squash, pumpkins, cantaloupe, and cucumbers.  They have a cafe and ice cream parlor open year-round. Fall activities include Cooley’s Corn Maze as well as both pre-picked pumpkins and a still-on-the-vine pumpkin patch!

Fall Activities will be held every Saturday & Sunday, Open September – November (dates TBD)

Offers:

• Corn Maze
• Cafe
• Ice Cream
• Prepicked & upick pumpkins

Open 50 years, Stepp’s Hillcrest Orchard are experts on organizing their orchard for u-pick. They begin their family fun and farm activities in mid-August and invite you to bring a lunch and spend the day at the orchard.

Distance from Greenville: About 40 miles (roughly 50 minutes)

Apple season opening: Opening day is August 15th, 2026

Check their Facebook page for up-to-date info on what’s available for picking.

Pet Policy: Pet-friendly, on leash only. Not allowed in Apple House or wagon ride.

Offers:

• U-pick tulips in Spring
• U-pick Apples in Fall
• Grapes
• Sunflowers
• Farm Store
• Picnic Space
• Corn Maze ($)
• Jump Pads (on weekends) ($)
• Apple Cannon (on weekends) ($)

Stepp’s Orchard

Pick apples, explore a corn maze, and eat pumpkin donuts at this fall favorite.

Read our full Kidding Around review →

Visit Stewart Farms for wagon rides, farm store, farm animals, honey bee observatory, the SC MAiZE, and a pumpkin patch.
The 2026 fall season opening day: September 26th, 2026
Friday, Saturday, and Sunday

Nighttime activities include Big Boo: Family-Friendly Haunted Maize and Nighttime Wagon Rides on select dates. While the Big Boo is family-friendly, it is not recommended for children under the age of 6.

2026 Homeschool Day September 28th, 2026

Offers:
Wagon Rides
Farm Store
Farm Animals
Corn Maze
Pumpkin Patch
Homeschool Days

Big Boo (Haunted Maize)
$12 + tax (ages 6 and up)
Dates:  Oct 16, 17, 23, 24, 30, 31 ONLY
Family friendly, but not recommended for children under 6

Nighttime Wagon Rides
$8 + tax (ages 2 and up)
Under 2: Free
Dates: October 17, 18, 24, 25, 31, and November 1 only
Gates close at 9 PM
Last ride departs at 9:30 PM

Wagon Ride Cost:
$5 + tax for daytime ride
Ages 2 and under: Free

The owners of the Windy Hill Orchard and Cider Mill got their start 20 years ago when they wanted to create the perfect apple cider (they apparently succeeded). Their main apple variety is the Stayman Winesap, and U-pick opens up in mid-August. The orchard asks that everyone 2 years of age and older have their own pre-purchased bag before heading into the orchard. They also have weekend events that include live music. Reservations are required to U-pick apples.

Distance from Greenville: About 78 miles (roughly 1 hour 20 minutes)

Opening Date: August 13th, 2026 for Fall Season
Upick apple reservations open late August 

Pet Policy: Pets allowed on leash in most areas, but not permitted in the Orchard or Farm Stand (service animals excepted). Please clean up after pets and keep them off tables.

Offers:

• U-pick Apples
• Farm Store with baked apple goods
• Hard Cider Tastings
• Cider donuts
• Apple cider slushies

Windy Hill Orchard and Cider Mill

Make a day of it in York County with cider, donuts, and more family fun nearby.

Day Trip Idea: Things to Do in York, SC →

This 900-acre farm located just north of I-85 between Anderson and Clemson boasts one of the largest corn mazes in the Southeast. In addition to the maze, they offer a wide assortment of activities including play areas, farm animals, and a U-pick pumpkin patch. The activities are all covered under one admission price. Denver Downs Farm is late September through mid-November.

Fall Festival runs select dates September 25th – November 15th, 2026
Open on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays

Offers:

• Pumpkin Patch
• Many Kids’ Activities- cow train, jumping pillow, zip line, and more!
• Farm Animals
• Corn Maze

Check out our KA review of the Denver Downs Fall Festival, with reviews of what’s new on the farm, their epic slide, and other fun things to do on the farm.

Pick pumpkins off the vine at Nix Pumpkin Patch in Hendersonville, NC. They offer various produce throughout the year, and u-pick pumpkins from September to October.

Fall season opening day: TBD (usually mid- September)

Offers:

• U-pick pumpkin patch
• Flowers and mums
• Baked goods & apple cider donuts
• Produce
• Slushies

Nix Pumpkin Patch

Pick your pumpkin right off the vine at this family-owned u-pick patch in Hendersonville, NC.

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Famoda Farm, located in Taylors, SC, has baby calves, donkeys, chickens, and pigs that you and your kids can see and learn about. They even have an on-site farmer’s market called Grazers where you can find local fresh meat and many other farm-to-table items. All items are sourced from local farmers.

Their Fall Corn Maze has 8 acres of twists and turns.

Be sure to read our full review of Famoda Farm.

Don’t miss their FallFest with animals, jumping pillow, a caterpillar train, a corn maze, and lots more! Here’s everything you need to know about FallFest at Famoda Farm. 

Thompson Family Farms in Campobello offers upick tulips in March and pick your own pumpkins in the fall, a fall cut flower garden, a sunflower maze, photo opportunities, and more in September & October.

Pumpkins are pick-your-own and are precut from the vine in the fields to ensure ripeness.

Spring season hours: Monday – Saturday from 10 am – 6 pm;
Admission: $8 for ages 12 and older. 11 and under free

Fall season hours: closed for Fall 2026

There are also photo opportunities, workshops, a sunflower maze, and picnic areas.

Learn more about Thompson Family Farms in our KA Review about their Three Season of U-pick!

Greyrock Farms and Green Acres Produce is a local, family owned dairy and produce farm in Woodruff, SC.

Opening Day 2026: TBD
Themed annual corn maze pricing: $8 for large, $5 for mini maze
Ages 2 and under are free

Offers:

• Pumpkins

• Farmstand items such as eggs and meat chickens

• Sunflowers

• Playground

• Two corn mazes:

  • A smaller maze for less walking

  • A larger maze with a more challenging design

Lucky Acres Farm is a small family farm in Townville, SC featuring alpacas. Learn about alpacas and how the farm is run, including what products the alpaca fibers are used to create.

• Age: All ages
• Science, agriculture
• The farm is also home to goats, horses and chickens.

Read our full review of Lucky Acres Farm!

Jeter Mountain Farm has more than 150 years of Hunsader family farming history and sits on 411 acres near Hendersonville and Brevard, NC. The farm offers a year-round mix of pick-your-own fruits, seasonal produce, and festive activities. Tractor rides provide access to orchards, making it fun for all ages.

2026 U-Pick & Seasonal Offerings

Summer & Fall:

Upick is by reservation for 2026

• U-pick Berries & Peaches: Weekends in July
• Apple U-Pick: Begins mid-August
• Pumpkins: Available early October
• Fruits & Vegetables: Over 20 apple varieties, grapes, and seasonal produce
• Tractor Rides: Access orchards via tractor
• Market Items: Pre-picked fruits, apple cider, apple cider donuts, wreaths, and garland

Christmas at the Farm (Holiday Season):
Opening Day: Mid-November 2026

• Dates TBD
• 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Christmas Tree Offerings:

• Trees sourced from local Boone Christmas Tree Farms
• Heights: 6–9 ft, $85–$185 depending on size

Holiday Activities & Amenities:

• Hot chocolate & holiday hard cider, Live Christmas jazz music, Rocking chairs around the fir, plus the usual Jeter Mountain fun.

Pet Policy: Pets are not allowed in u-pick orchards, the market, tap room, coffee shop, or wagon

Jeter Mountain Farm

U-pick fruit and flowers, a wagon ride through 400+ acres, a creamery, and a huge indoor play area make this one of our favorite orchard day trips.

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Sara’s Farm Adventure’s Pumpkin Fest runs September 17–November 8, with 20+ attractions including a corn maze, hayride, petting zoo, pig races, and jumping pillow, plus PumpkinTown and a u-pick zinnia field.

Kids 2 and under get in free; gate admission starts at $17.99 for general admission

Hours: Thu 2–10 pm, Fri–Sun 10 am–10 pm