Looking for safe, festive, and family-friendly ways to celebrate Halloween? Greenville County Library System has a packed lineup of Halloween-themed events all October long, from spooky storytimes to costume parties and pumpkin painting. With activities for babies through school-age kids, there’s something for every little ghost and goblin. The events below are kid-friendly, but there are a lot of fun adult Halloween events at your local library too!
Make Halloween Memories at Your Library
Greenville County Libraries are making October extra special with spooky stories, costumes, crafts, and science fun. These GCLS Halloween events are:
- Free & safe – family-friendly environments perfect for little ones.
- Creative & hands-on – from pumpkin painting to candy experiments.
- Inclusive – babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and school-age children all have options.
- Community-driven – connect with other families and celebrate together.
Mark your calendars, pick out costumes, and make this October unforgettable with Halloween events at your Greenville County Library branch! Always check with your local library in case of scheduling changes or cancellations!
Find more Halloween events, including a huge trick-or-treating list, in our Guide to Halloween!
Library Locations:
- Travelers Rest Branch – 17 Center Street, Travelers Rest, SC
- Anderson Road Library – 2625 Anderson Road, Greenville, SC
- Berea Library (Sarah Dobey Jones Branch) – 111 N Highway 25 Bypass, Greenville, SC
- Five Forks Branch – 104 Sunnydale Drive, Simpsonville, SC
- Fountain Inn Library (Kerry Ann Younts Culp Branch) – 311 North Main Street, Fountain Inn, SC
- Greer Library (Jean M. Smith Branch) – 505 Pennsylvania Avenue, Greer, SC
- Hughes Main Library – 25 Heritage Green Place, Greenville, SC
- Mauldin Library (W. Jack Greer Branch) – 800 W Butler Road, Greenville, SC
- Pelham Road Branch (F. W. Symmes) – 1508 Pelham Road, Greenville, SC
- Simpsonville Branch – 626 NE Main Street, Simpsonville, SC
- Taylors Branch – 316 W Main Street, Taylors, SC
Spooky Storytimes and Events for Kids, Toddlers, and BabiesSpooky Storytimes and Events for Kids, Toddlers, and Babies
Spooktacular Stories (Ages 5 & under)
Ages 5 & under. Wear a costume for fun, spooky stories and songs.
- Five Forks: Mon, Oct 26, 2026, 10 – 10:30 am
- Mauldin: Mon, Oct 26, 2026, 10 – 10:30 am
- Travelers Rest: Mon, Oct 26, 2026, 10 – 10:30 am
- Hughes Main Library: Tue, Oct 27, 2026, 10 – 10:30 am
- Berea: Tue, Oct 27, 2026, 10 – 10:30 am
- Greer: Tue, Oct 27, 2026, 10 – 10:30 am
- Fountain Inn: Wed, Oct 28, 2026, 10 – 10:30 am
- Pelham Road: Wed, Oct 28, 2026, 10 – 10:30 am
- Blue Ridge: Wed, Oct 28, 2026, 10 – 10:30 am
- Augusta Road: Thu, Oct 29, 2026, 10 – 10:30 am
- Simpsonville: Thu, Oct 29, 2026, 11 – 11:30 am
- Taylors: Fri, Oct 30, 2026, 10 – 10:30 am
Not-So-Spooky Toddler Tales (Ages 18 mos–4 yrs)
Wear a costume and listen to slightly spooky tales, songs, and rhymes.
- Greer: Mon, Oct 26, 2026, 10 – 10:30 am
- Pelham Road: Wed, Oct 28, 2026, 11 – 11:30 am
- Hughes Main Library: Thu, Oct 29, 2026, 10 – 10:30 am
Spooky Goose on the Loose (Ages 1–24 mos)
Halloween-themed nursery rhymes for nurturing baby play experiences. Maximum of 3 children per adult caregiver.
- Hughes Main Library: Mon, Oct 26, 2026, 11 – 11:30 am
👻 Costume Celebrations for Little Ones
Musical Jamboree: Monster Mash (Ages 18mos–4yrs)
Children ages 18 mos – 4 years. Wear your costumes for Halloween-themed stories, songs, movement activities, and instrument play.
- Hughes Main Library: Mon, Oct 26, 2026, 10 – 10:30 am
- Pelham Road: Tue, Oct 27, 2026, 10 – 10:30 am
- Five Forks: Wed, Oct 28, 2026, 10 – 10:30 am
- Simpsonville: Thu, Oct 29, 2026, 10 – 10:30 am
Bouncing Babies Boo Bash (Ages 1mo–18mos)
Babies ages 1 – 18 mos and their caregivers. Wear costumes for a Halloween celebration featuring stories, songs, and finger plays.
- Five Forks: Tue, Oct 27, 2026, 10 – 10:30 am
- Simpsonville: Tue, Oct 27, 2026, 10 – 10:30 am
- Travelers Rest: Wed, Oct 28, 2026, 10 – 10:30 am
- Taylors: Thu, Oct 29, 2026, 10 – 10:30 am
- Hughes Main Library: Thu, Oct 29, 2026, 11 – 11:30 am
- Pelham Road: Thu, Oct 29, 2026, 11 – 11:30 am
🎨 Teen Halloween Art
Pumpkin Painting Contest (Ages 13–17)
Bring a plain pumpkin and transform it into a spooky, funny, or unique masterpiece for a chance to win prizes.
- Blue Ridge: Wed, Oct 14, 2026, 4:15 – 5:30 pm
🧵 Family Craft Night
Family Craft Night: Not So Spooky
Drop-in event for families; fall and holiday-themed crafts. Supplies are limited.
- Five Forks: Thu, Oct 22, 2026, 5 – 7 pm (Meeting Rooms A & B)
🧪 Halloween-Adjacent Kids Activities
Afternoon Adventures: Monster Lab (Ages 6–12)
Crafts, coloring, and games.
Five Forks: Tue, Oct 13, 2026, 3:45 – 4:30 pm (Story Room)
