Looking for Fun Things to Do in Greenville, SC This Weekend or This Month?
Whether you’re planning ahead or looking for last-minute plans, Greenville, South Carolina, has something for everyone! Looking up “things to do in Greenville, SC this weekend” or “Greenville events this month”? You’re in the right place. Bookmark this page and get ready to discover all the exciting family events Greenville has to offer—rain or shine, day or night!
What’s happening this month in Greenville, SC?
Never be bored, and never miss an event your family will love! We’re highlighting some of the coolest, most unique, most interesting, and most popular events this month. But don’t forget to check out our FULL event calendar for even more amazing options. Here’s what to do this month near Greenville, SC.
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For things to do this month in Spartanburg, SC, see our Monthly Event Guide to Spartanburg, SC.
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Fall Festivals Near Greenville, SC
We are deep into the fall season! Cozy sweater weather sneaks its way between the hot days, there is pumpkin spice popping up in your neighborhood coffee shop, and fall festivals are taking over the weekends. We have a fantastic list of the best fall festivals and events near Greenville, SC, all the way through November, right here!
Fall Festivals Near Greenville, SC for 2025. All the Best!
Halloween Events Near Greenville, SC
We have a huge collection of Halloween themed events, from trunk or treat and trick or treating events to haunted houses, and even some free Halloween library events. Find everything you need for a family friendly Halloween in our Kidding Around Guide to Halloween in Greenville, SC.
Kid-Friendly Things to Do in Greenville, SC This Weekend
The weekend is about here, and you’re ready for some fun in the Upstate. But what’s happening this weekend? We know! Here are some great events happening on the weekends this month. There are a lot of excellent events going on this month, so make sure you check out our full event directory!
Weekend Events October 2025
- Halloween Events Near Greenville
- Madworld Haunted Attractions, Throughout October*
- Afternoon Explorations, Thursdays and Fridays in October
- Upick Flowers & Pumpkins at Thompson Family Farms, Thursday, Friday, Saturday in October
- Denver Downs Fall Festival, Fridays – Sundays in October*
- Pumpkin Fest at Silvermont Park, Fridays and Saturdays to October 25th, 2025*
- Friday Starry Nights at RMSC, October 3, 10, and 17th, 2025
- Diary of a Wimpy Kid, October 4th & 5th, 2025*
- Greer Arts & Eats, October 4th, 2025*
- Kroc Fest, October 4th, 2025
- Fall for Greenville, October 10th – 12th, 2025
- Lollipops Concert at the Greenville Library, October 11th, 2025 (2 locations)
- Green Monster Mash, October 17th, 2025
- Spooky Science at RMSC, October 24th, 2025
- Halloween Laser Shows, October 24th and 31st, 2025
- Fall for Kindness, October 26th, 2025
Looking for more ways to fill your weekend or week with things to do?
If the scheduled events and festivals aren’t piquing your interest, try these great things to do on the weekend with the family.
- Have a fantastic start to fall with these Fall Things to Do Near Greenville, SC
- Visit one of these awesome local or farm pumpkin patches
- Explore a corn maze near Greenville, SC
- Pick your apples while they last! Upick Apples near Greenville
- Plan out a $0 date night with your partner or even your kids
- Enjoy a day in Fountain Inn, SC
- Have a toddler? These activities are FREE!
- Check out our complete guide to parks near Greenville and Spartanburg.
- Eat and play at one of these kid-friendly restaurants near Greenville, SC
- Things to Do Outside
- Things to Do Indoors
For a HUGE list of things to do year-round in the Upstate, don’t miss our
Guide to Things to Do in
Greenville and Upstate, SC.
Theater, Shows, and Sporting Events
Theatre & Concerts
- Diary of a Wimpy Kid, October 4th and 5th, 2025*
- Tell Me A Story Theatre, October 7th, 11, and 14th, 2025
- Pete the Cat, October 10th – 12th, 2025
- Click, Clack, BOO! A Tricky Treat, October 18th – November 2nd, 2025*
- International Ballet presents L’ Automne, Select Dates from October 23rd, 2025
- Puppy Pals Live, October 30th, 2025*
Greenville Triumph Soccer Games
- Greenville Triumph Home Games, October 11th and 18th, 2025
Greenville Swamp Rabbits Hockey
- Opening Night, October 17th, 2025*
- Halloween Weekend, October 31st and November 1st, 2025*
Free Things to Do Happening This Month
We love free things to do! The events below happening in the Upstate are all “free” meaning they have no admission charge to attend.
- Halloween Events at Greenville County Library
- Family Flicks at Bridgeway Station, Wednesdays in October
- Neighborhood Night, October 2nd, 2025
- Home Depot Free Kids Workshop
- Simpsonville National Night Out, October 7th, 2025
- Lowe’s Kids Workshop– October 19th, 2025
- Cars and Coffee– October 25th, 2025
- Moonlight Movies at Falls Park– Thursdays in October
October
Event Details
Join in for a fun evening of trunk or treating. There will be treat bags for the first 200 kids to collect their candy.
Event Details
Join in for a fun evening of trunk or treating. There will be treat bags for the first 200 kids to collect their candy.
Time
October 31, 2025 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm(GMT-04:00)
Location
Calvary Baptist Church
4000 Parris Bridge Road, Boiling Springs
Price:
Free
November
Totally Free Things to Do
For more free things to do, don’t miss our huge list of
Free Things to Do Near Greenville, SC.
Educational Events This Month
There are lots of educational things to do throughout Greenville. Check out your local library, Roper Mountain Science Center, The Children’s Museum of the Upstate, and the Upcountry History Museum for continuous educational programming. More events below:
- Greenville County Library Events for Kids (Find Branch Info Here!)
- Spartanburg Library Events for Kids (Find Branch Info Here!)
- Afternoon Explorations, Thursdays and Fridays in October
- Festifall at Walnut Grove, October 4th and 5th, 2025
October
November
Things to Do With Younger Kids
Looking for the best things to do with your toddlers or preschoolers?
- Barnes and Noble Story Time at the Woodruff Road location, Saturdays at 10 am. Find more Story Time Events on our Story Time Round-Up
- Story Time and More, TCMU, Tuesdays through Saturdays
- Storytime on the Steps, M. Judson Booksellers, Wednesdays & Saturdays
- Free things to do with toddlers near Greenville, SC
- Music Adventures at Swamp Rabbit Cafe, Mondays in October (tickets)
- Tell Me A Story Theatre, October 7th, 11, and 14th, 2025
- Music Sandwiched In, Spartanburg, October 8th and 22nd, 2025
- Lollipops Concert at the Greenville Library, October 11th, 2025 (2 locations)
- Boo in the Zoo, Select Dates October 15th – 30th, 2025
- BOOseum, TCMU GVL and SP, October 25th, 2025
Check out our full event calendar for tons of free events at Greenville County Library branches that offer several programs just for younger kids and babies! These events are in the morning, recurring, and occur throughout the month. If you see an event you’re interested in at a library branch, check to see if it is offered throughout the month at your local location.
Our Top Picks: What Not to Miss This Month in Greenville
These are some of the events we think you will not want to miss this month in Greenville! Have one thing that would fit? Let us know!
- Halloween Events Near Greenville
- Afternoon Explorations, Thursdays and Fridays in October
- Denver Downs Fall Festival, Fridays – Sundays in October*
- Moonlight Movies at Falls Park– Thursdays in October
- Festifall at Walnut Grove, October 4th and 5th, 2025
- Greer Arts & Eats, October 4th, 2025*
- Fall for Greenville, October 10th – 12th, 2025
- Click, Clack, BOO! A Tricky Treat, October 18th – November 2nd, 2025*
- Halloween Laser Shows, October 24th and 31st, 2025
- Fall for Kindness, October 26th, 2025
Travel Highlight
If you haven’t had the opportunity to explore the highlands of NC, you’re missing out! With gorgeous mountain views, an explosion of fall colors, and lots of quaint towns to explore, we recommend it. Kristina recently visited Boone, NC, and any outdoor lover would enjoy the trails, hiking, and ziplining to be found.
