Things to Do This Month Near Greenville, SC

Afternoon Explorations- September 17, 2026 – May 7, 2027

Begin your visit in the Environmental Science and Sustainability Building, where you’ll find The Water Story and Sustainable Future exhibits as well as the highly popular Nature Exchange

Explore Harrison Hall of Natural Science, where you’ll discover a wide variety of plants, animals, and invertebrates in the Indoor Rain Forest and Rainforest Classroom, have the chance to pet stingrays, sea stars, and horseshoe crabs in the Marine Lab, and learn about South Carolina’s major ecosystems in the Ecology Lab

• Step back in time on the Living History Farm and discover what it was like to live in the Backcountry of 19th-century South Carolina.
• Have a larger-than-life adventure as you search for young and adult dinosaurs on our ever-popular Dinosaur Adventure Trail
• Tap into the power of imagination through creative play at the Pirate Adventure and Dinosaur Playgrounds
• Immerse yourself in the beauty of nature as you stroll through the Butterfly Garden

👉PURCHASE TICKETS HERE> Afternoon Explorations

And don’t miss our themed Special Event Days held throughout the year that include:

• October 16 – Science Magic
• November 20 – Fall on the Farm
• December 11 – Grinchy Christmas
• January 15 – Winterfest
• February 19 – Future Engineers
• March 12 – Dinosaur Adventure
• April 23 – A Pirate’s Life for Me

Click Here to Learn more about Roper Mountain Science Center and all of its fantastic programming!

🍂 Fall Forest Friends Art Camp 🦊🦔🦉

Get ready for a creative adventure through the fall forest! Fall Forest Friends Art Camp is a four-week art camp for kids ages 5 and up, filled with fun, hands-on projects inspired by some of our favorite woodland animals.

Each week, campers will create a new fall forest-themed art project while exploring a variety of creative techniques and materials. Projects include:

🦊 Fox Weaving – Learn simple weaving techniques while creating an adorable fall fox artwork.

🦔 Hedgehog Painting – Paint a cute woodland hedgehog while experimenting with fun painting techniques.

🍁 3D Forest Scene – Create a colorful 3D fall forest scene featuring a hand-sculpted fall animal.

🦉 Handcrafted Owl Mask – Design and create a fun owl mask to take home and enjoy!

📅 Fridays, October 2nd, 9th, 16th & 23rd
⏰ 3:30–4:30 PM
🎨 Ages 5 & up

Each class will be filled with creativity, imagination, and plenty of fall forest fun! All supplies are included.

Friday nights are for space exploration at Roper Mountain Science Center. Friday Starry Nights invite families to relax under the stars inside the planetarium and enjoy immersive astronomy shows that change throughout the evening. It’s an easy, engaging way to spark curiosity about the night sky, whether it’s your first visit or a returning favorite. On clear nights, be sure to head over after your show to the Charles E. Daniel Observatory refractor to see through the telescope!

👉Get your tickets here > Roper Mountain Science Center

Friday Nights in August
4:30 PM-  Magic Treehouse
6:00 PM –  Astronut
7:30 PM – James Webb Space Telescope: The Story Unfolds

Friday Nights in September

4:30pm – Starry Nights – Cosmic Adventure
6:00pm – Starry Nights – Solar Superstorms
7:30pm – Starry Nights – A Race Through Space

Friday Nights in October

4:30pm – Starry Nights – Spooky Science
6:00pm – Starry Nights- Solar Superstorm
7:30pm – Starry Nights – A Race Through Space

Location:
T.C. Hooper Planetarium
Roper Mountain Science Center, Greenville, SC

Find out more about Friday Starry Nights and why we LOVE this planetarium in our review of RMSC!

Enjoy a special spooky science Friday Starry Nights at Roper Mountain Science Center during their 4:30 pm showing.

Join GCCA for the first Friday of the month for our NightShifts. Every month you can enjoy new gallery exhibitions, studio artists, performing arts series, demos, and more. It is free to attend and open to all ages. After you’ve visited, hop over to other open galleries and restaurants in the West Village or Downtown Greenville!

Address: 101 Abney St. Greenville, SC 29611

Time: 5:00 – 8:00pm

Dates:

6/05/2026
7/10/2026
No August Nightshifts (event combined with Art Bash X Annual Showcase)
9/04/2026
10/02/2026
11/13/2026
12/04/2026

East Link Academy welcomes families and the community to its 2026 Mid-Autumn Festival, celebrating one of East Asian tradition’s most significant cultural holidays. The evening features student performances (music, dance, and cultural showcases), hands-on cultural activities, traditional games, and interactive learning stations, plus local food vendors and community partners.
🎟️ Cost: Free to attend; Kids Activity Passport available at the door or pre-sale for $10 on Boonli
📍 Location: East Link Academy, 78 Global Dr, Suite 200, Greenville, SC 29607
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Grab lawn chairs and blankets for First Fridays: Movies in the Park at Trailblazer Park! This month’s showing is The Canterville Ghost, starting at dusk. Come early to explore downtown Travelers Rest and grab a bite before the movie begins.

This fall, step into a world of new creatures, trails & scary fall entertainment at Madworld Haunted Attractions!
You’ll be laughing & panicking at the same time. 18-Hole Mini Golf, Axe Throwing, Over Half a Mile of a Self-Guided Haunted Tour & so much more! Go experience one of America’s scariest haunts & see if you can make it out alive! Madworld has been recognized as one of the top ten scariest haunted houses in the United States, the best haunted house in Greenville SC, AND the best haunted house in South Carolina. Time to get your scare on!

Roper Mountain Science Center presents a Laser Show set to the music of Michael Jackson in the Giant Dome Theater and Hooper Planetarium.

Back by popular demand, favorite artists and bands come alive through laser light in the planetarium. For safety reasons, no late entries will be permitted.

📍 Location: Roper Mountain Science Center, 402 Roper Mountain Road, Greenville, SC
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The Brushy Mountain Apple Festival fills downtown North Wilkesboro with one of the Southeast’s largest one-day arts and crafts festivals. Organized by the Brushy Mountain Ruritan Club, the free festival features more than 300 arts and crafts vendors, 50 food concessions, and three stages of bluegrass, country, folk, gospel, and Appalachian heritage music, plus cloggers, folk dancers, and square dancers. Local apple growers sell fresh apples, cider, and dried apples throughout the festival.
🎟️ Cost: Free.
📍 Location: Downtown North Wilkesboro, North Wilkesboro, NC
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Church Wide Yard Sale! Breakfast snacks also for sale.

Oktoberfest at The Landing is back September 19–October 11!

Join us at Saluda Lake Landing for four weekends of authentic German food, a full lineup of fall beers and Oktoberfest fun by the water. With German roots behind the menu, you can expect more than just pretzels and beer—come hungry and ready to try something special.

The Landing will be decorated Oktoberfest-style throughout the event, with plenty happening every weekend:

Fridays: Karaoke from 6–9 PM
Saturdays & Sundays: Live music from 5–8 PM

Oktoberfest will be held during our regular fall hours:

Thursday: 12–8 PM
Friday: 12–9 PM
Saturday: 8 AM–9 PM
Sunday: 10 AM–8 PM

Admission is free, but reserving a free ticket is recommended so we know you’re coming.

Want to make a full lake day out of it? Watercraft rentals will also be available and can be reserved in advance at www.saludalakelanding.com.

Bring your family, bring your pup and come enjoy German food, fall beer, live music and Oktoberfest by the lake.

Saluda Lake Landing
605 Motor Boat Club Road
Greenville, SC 29611

Downtown Travelers Rest transforms into an outdoor gallery for Scarecrows on Main! Stroll Main Street to see dozens of handmade scarecrows created by local businesses, organizations, schools, and community groups, and vote for your favorites. Displays and community voting run October 3–31. 🎟️ Cost: Free.
📍 Location: Main Street, Travelers Rest, Travelers Rest, SC 29690
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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.

Celebrate 24 years of Happy Cow Creamery with a day full of family fun! Enjoy pumpkin decorating, trolley rides, face painting, Kona Ice, food trucks, Happy Cow ice cream, caramel apples, fresh-popped kettle corn, live music, locally made apple fritters, and apple cider slushies. Meet the faces behind the local products carried in the store, and come shop local, eat local, and celebrate local!

Get ready for a beloved fall tradition in Fountain Inn! The annual Aunt Het Festival fills Main Street with arts and crafts vendors, delicious food, live music headlined by the Reedy River String Band, kids’ rides, a classic car show, and that special small-town energy that makes this festival a can’t-miss. Rain or shine — and bring a canned good to support the local food pantry while you’re there!

Home Depot Kids Workshops happen on the first Saturday of every month from 9 AM–12 PM, offering free, hands-on building projects for kids with all supplies included (kit, tools, paint, apron, and instructions). Each month features a new themed project kids can build and take home, plus they’ll earn a collectible pin and certificate.

Find this event at your local Home Depot

👉Learn more about the upcoming Home Depot Kids Workshops

Come join us on October 3rd and see some bricktastic displays and have some fun! Race builds on the race track against family and friends. Help build a mosaic. Think you are fast at building? Participate in the speed build challenges. Also, check out our vendors and market place to find what you might need to fullfill your LEGO® dreams.

Offering something for all ages, the 4^th Annual Mountain Monarch Festival will be from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 3^rd , at Gorges State Park, Sapphire, NC. This free event, hosted by the park and sponsored by Friends of Gorges State Park and other partners, will celebrate the monarch butterfly during its migration and bring attention to the species’ declining numbers. 

The festival offers educational programs and exhibits as well as fun for the whole family, including children’s crafts, face painting by Macon Faces Face Painting, a butterfly hike and a Monarch Migration Passport to lead through the activities. The featured speakers will be Joyce Pearsall, Conservation Specialist, Monarch Watch and a Master Gardener, who will speak about “The World of Monarch Butterflies” and Heyward Douglas, an entomologist who has worked as a park naturalist and served on the Foothills Trail Conservancy’s board of directors since 1989, who will talk about visiting the wintering area for the Monarchs in Mexico.

A variety of activities and programs will be offered along with food trucks from Simpell Sammies, Grand Olde Station, and Sugar and Snow Gelato. Friends of Gorges State Park are the sponsors for the Mountain Monarch Festival in partnership with Gorges State Park, Transylvania Tourism Development Authority and Monarch Watch. Exhibitors at the event include: N.C. Cooperative Extension Service, N.C. Department of Commerce, N.C. State Parks, Conserving Carolina, The Land of the Sky Chapter and the Oconee Bell chapters of the Native Plant Society, Jocassee Wild, Transylvania County Bird Club and, Friends of Panthertown. Transylvania County Library will be onsite along with local art and native plants for sale. Exhibitors may change prior to and the day of the event.

The 4^th Annual Mountain Monarch Festival activities and programs are free and open to the public. The event will be held rain or shine and is First Come First Served.

Drop into Happy Hive’s Bee Day (10 – 11 am or 2-3 pm) for an apiary walk, live bee encounters, and picnic lemonade. Add a hands-on hive inspection — suit up and hold a frame of bees!

• Ages: Open drop-in for all ages; hive inspection add-on welcomes kids 6+ with an accompanying adult
• Cost: $20

Check out our Kidding Around full review of Happy Hive Bee Co.!

Step back in time to 1781 at Historic Walnut Grove Plantation! Festifall features over 100 reenactors and living historians with demonstrations of colonial cooking, weaving, blacksmithing, and games, plus a re-enactment of “Bloody Bill” Cunningham’s Raid and daily artillery drills with live cannon fire. Kids’ activities include candle dipping, quill writing, tricorn hats, and cornhusk dolls. Saturday, October 3: 10am-5pm (admission ends 4:30pm). Sunday, October 4: 10am-4pm (admission ends 3:30pm). Food available for purchase; gift shop and concessions take cards, living historians may be cash only.

Discover the beauty of native plants through fun festivities.

Museum & Gallery invites homeschool families to Homeschool Days, part of its K-12 Arts Encounter programming, celebrating M&G’s 75th anniversary with a journey through art history. This Elementary (K5-5th grade) and Middle School (6th-8th grade) Lesson explores High Renaissance (Italy, 1500-1520s): The Age of Man as students learn to “read” masterworks and discover characters, symbols, and painting techniques. Sessions meet at 9:30am, noon, and 2pm. Parent attendance is optional.

When: Thursday, Oct. 8 – Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026
Thursday Kickoff Concert: 5–10 p.m.
Friday: Noon–10 p.m.
Saturday: 11 a.m.–9 p.m.
Sunday: Noon–7 p.m.

Where: Main Street, Downtown Greenville (Augusta Street to East North Street)

Cost: Free admission; food, drinks and kids’ activities purchased separately

Description:
Greenville’s biggest block party returns for its 45th year! Graze your way down Main Street with 60 local restaurants serving 300+ menu items, and catch a record 92 bands across seven free stages. Little ones can head to the WOW! Fiber Kids’ Area on East Broad Street for their own corner of the fun. The festival is ticketless, so bring a credit or debit card (or a festival gift card) to pay at vendor booths.

Pro Tip: Saturday opens earliest at 11 a.m. Arrive right at opening for lighter crowds with kids, and check the interactive festival map before you go to find the Kids’ Area, restrooms and your must-try booths.

Website: fallforgreenville.net

Afternoon Explorations- September 17, 2026 – May 7, 2027

Begin your visit in the Environmental Science and Sustainability Building, where you’ll find The Water Story and Sustainable Future exhibits as well as the highly popular Nature Exchange

Explore Harrison Hall of Natural Science, where you’ll discover a wide variety of plants, animals, and invertebrates in the Indoor Rain Forest and Rainforest Classroom, have the chance to pet stingrays, sea stars, and horseshoe crabs in the Marine Lab, and learn about South Carolina’s major ecosystems in the Ecology Lab

• Step back in time on the Living History Farm and discover what it was like to live in the Backcountry of 19th-century South Carolina.
• Have a larger-than-life adventure as you search for young and adult dinosaurs on our ever-popular Dinosaur Adventure Trail
• Tap into the power of imagination through creative play at the Pirate Adventure and Dinosaur Playgrounds
• Immerse yourself in the beauty of nature as you stroll through the Butterfly Garden

👉PURCHASE TICKETS HERE> Afternoon Explorations

And don’t miss our themed Special Event Days held throughout the year that include:

• October 16 – Science Magic
• November 20 – Fall on the Farm
• December 11 – Grinchy Christmas
• January 15 – Winterfest
• February 19 – Future Engineers
• March 12 – Dinosaur Adventure
• April 23 – A Pirate’s Life for Me

Click Here to Learn more about Roper Mountain Science Center and all of its fantastic programming!

Learn cheese making basics on the farm at Whispering Pines Farm (also known as Whispering Pines Dairy), 681 Campbell Bridge Road, Seneca, SC 29678. Hands-on class; family and adults welcome. Tickets on Eventbrite.

Friday nights are for space exploration at Roper Mountain Science Center. Friday Starry Nights invite families to relax under the stars inside the planetarium and enjoy immersive astronomy shows that change throughout the evening. It’s an easy, engaging way to spark curiosity about the night sky, whether it’s your first visit or a returning favorite. On clear nights, be sure to head over after your show to the Charles E. Daniel Observatory refractor to see through the telescope!

👉Get your tickets here > Roper Mountain Science Center

Friday Nights in August
4:30 PM-  Magic Treehouse
6:00 PM –  Astronut
7:30 PM – James Webb Space Telescope: The Story Unfolds

Friday Nights in September

4:30pm – Starry Nights – Cosmic Adventure
6:00pm – Starry Nights – Solar Superstorms
7:30pm – Starry Nights – A Race Through Space

Friday Nights in October

4:30pm – Starry Nights – Spooky Science
6:00pm – Starry Nights- Solar Superstorm
7:30pm – Starry Nights – A Race Through Space

Location:
T.C. Hooper Planetarium
Roper Mountain Science Center, Greenville, SC

Find out more about Friday Starry Nights and why we LOVE this planetarium in our review of RMSC!

Enjoy a special spooky science Friday Starry Nights at Roper Mountain Science Center during their 4:30 pm showing.

Free outdoor family movie night featuring Hocus Pocus. Pre-show activities/crafts start at 6 pm, movie at 7 pm. Food vendors on site.
🎟️ Cost: Free.
📍 Location: Greer City Park Amphitheater, 301 E Poinsett St, Greer, SC 29651
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🧒 Ages: All ages; children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult

Drop the kids off for a fun evening of their own at South Carolina Children’s Theatre! Kid’s Night Out starts with drama activities, then crafts, a milk-and-cookies snack and a movie. Pajamas encouraged, and bring a favorite blanket and pillow. This night’s theme: K-Pop Demon Hunters.
🎟️ Cost: $50
📍 Location: South Carolina Children’s Theatre, 153 Augusta Street, Greenville, SC
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🧒 Ages: Grades K5-5th

Grab a blanket and enjoy a family movie night at Bethesda United Methodist Church’s Pumpkin Patch! A fun fall evening out for the whole family.

October is a great month for migratory birds, we will focus on some of the warblers that pass through the Preserve during the fall. Come learn more about these colorful migratory species as well as whatever other birds grace us with their presence. 

The birding 101 program is best suited for ages 12 and up. 

Oktoberfest at The Landing is back September 19–October 11!

Join us at Saluda Lake Landing for four weekends of authentic German food, a full lineup of fall beers and Oktoberfest fun by the water. With German roots behind the menu, you can expect more than just pretzels and beer—come hungry and ready to try something special.

The Landing will be decorated Oktoberfest-style throughout the event, with plenty happening every weekend:

Fridays: Karaoke from 6–9 PM
Saturdays & Sundays: Live music from 5–8 PM

Oktoberfest will be held during our regular fall hours:

Thursday: 12–8 PM
Friday: 12–9 PM
Saturday: 8 AM–9 PM
Sunday: 10 AM–8 PM

Admission is free, but reserving a free ticket is recommended so we know you’re coming.

Want to make a full lake day out of it? Watercraft rentals will also be available and can be reserved in advance at www.saludalakelanding.com.

Bring your family, bring your pup and come enjoy German food, fall beer, live music and Oktoberfest by the lake.

Saluda Lake Landing
605 Motor Boat Club Road
Greenville, SC 29611

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.

Knee-high Naturalists at Conestee Nature Preserve is an environmental education program designed for little nature lovers ages 2–5 and their grown-ups! Sessions may include stories, songs, hands-on activities, crafts, movement, and outdoor exploration.

Time: 9:30–10:30 am

2026 Dates & Themes
Sept. 3 & 5 – Migration/Dragonflies
Oct. 8 & 10 – Bats/Nocturnal Animals
Nov. 12 & 14 – Invertebrates/Snails
Dec. 10 & 12 – Wintering Birds/Bird Feeders

2027 Dates & Themes
Feb. 11 & 13 – Aquatic Animals/Frogs
March 11 & 13 – Metamorphosis/Caterpillars & Butterflies
April 8 & 10 – Earth Day
May 13 & 15 – Synchronization/Fireflies

Who: Ages 2–5 with a parent or guardian
Cost: $10 for the first child (includes one parent); $8 for each additional child or adult. Children under 2 are free but must be registered at the full child rate to participate in the craft.

Location: Meeting locations vary throughout Conestee Nature Preserve. Registered participants will receive location details by email before each session.

Registration Deadline: Midnight on the Tuesday before class.

Bring: A water bottle. Apply sunscreen and bug spray before class as needed.

For more information you can visit the Conestee Nature Preserve Website

Admission includes character meet & greet, admission to the spooky stables, a costume horse ride, a pumpkin from our patch, bounce castle fun, farm animal petting, vendors & more!

Enjoy brunch while learning practical parenting strategies! Join the Hope Center for Children for an encouraging seminar designed to help parents raise confident, competent children — covering healthy self-esteem, communication, respect, problem-solving, and independence. Come enjoy a meal, connect with other parents, and leave with practical tools you can use at home. All parents, grandparents, and guardians are welcome.

The Greenville County Library System’s Pelham Road branch hosts a Lollipops Concert featuring a story-based performance of Olivia and the Missing Toy with the Greenville Symphony Orchestra’s Percussion & Bass Trio and Traysie Amick of the S.C. Children’s Theatre. A cozy, music-filled morning for babies, preschoolers, and kids.

Come join us for an afternoon of cars, music, dancing, food, and fun! All funds raised goes towards helping our team attend conventions and their 2027 Disney Dance the Magic Experience!!

Build it. Code it. Bring it to life!

Join us for a special LEGO Robotics Class in partnership with Ignite STEAM Learning Center! This hands-on workshop gives children the chance to explore the exciting world of engineering, robotics, and coding using something they already know and love, LEGO bricks!

Throughout the class, students will tackle fun building challenges, learn how to code their creations, and watch their robots come to life. Along the way, they’ll practice problem-solving, creativity, critical thinking, and teamwork—all while having a whole lot of fun.

No previous robotics or coding experience is needed. This class is designed to make STEAM approachable, exciting, and confidence-building for young learners.

Perfect for ages 6–9.

Come build, code, create, and discover what you can make!

Parking is free for 2 hours in the Laurens Street Parking Deck directly across the street from the studio!

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!

 

When: Thursday, Oct. 8 – Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026
Thursday Kickoff Concert: 5–10 p.m.
Friday: Noon–10 p.m.
Saturday: 11 a.m.–9 p.m.
Sunday: Noon–7 p.m.

Where: Main Street, Downtown Greenville (Augusta Street to East North Street)

Cost: Free admission; food, drinks and kids’ activities purchased separately

Description:
Greenville’s biggest block party returns for its 45th year! Graze your way down Main Street with 60 local restaurants serving 300+ menu items, and catch a record 92 bands across seven free stages. Little ones can head to the WOW! Fiber Kids’ Area on East Broad Street for their own corner of the fun. The festival is ticketless, so bring a credit or debit card (or a festival gift card) to pay at vendor booths.

Pro Tip: Saturday opens earliest at 11 a.m. Arrive right at opening for lighter crowds with kids, and check the interactive festival map before you go to find the Kids’ Area, restrooms and your must-try booths.

Website: fallforgreenville.net

The JCPenney Kids Zone events happen once a month on the second Saturday of the month at participating stores. They are totally free crafts that kids and parents can just grab and take home to complete or find a space in the store to complete it right there.

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Join Spartanburg History for FREE monthly tours of the historic Seay House, the oldest home in the City of Spartanburg. The Seay House is only open to the public for these free tours from 11 am to 4 pm on the second Saturday of every month.

Find out more on the SCHA webpage for the Seay House.

Children’s theatre production presented by Spartanburg Youth Theatre. Also performs 2pm Oct 10 and 2pm Oct 11.

During select school holidays, TCMU is offering Kid’s Day Out! From 9am-4pm, kids will enjoy a completely play-based experience that includes team games, museum exploration, snack time, and more. Space is extremely limited.

Mom and Dad don’t get a break even though school does? Come play at South Carolina Children’s Theatre! This Workday Workshop is full of games and activities exploring group problem solving, character development and performing in front of an audience, and may include craft time.

Calling all American Girl fans, history lovers, and bookworms of all ages! Greater Greenville is about to welcome a literal literary legend. 

Whether you grew up reading about Felicity’s revolutionary adventures, Samantha’s Victorian escapades, Molly’s wartime resilience, or Josefina’s southwestern heritage, you know the magic these characters brought into our lives. Now is your chance to meet the brilliant mind who brought them to life: beloved American Girl author Valerie Tripp is coming to The Logos Theatre for a special community meet-and-greet! Bring your favorite childhood book or doll, snap a photo, and share your favorite American Girl memories with the author who shaped a generation of readers.

But the magic doesn’t stop at nostalgia. This very special event is hosted by a remarkable organization you need to know about: Joy Doll Hospital.

Founded in 2019 by an inspiring 12-year-old girl, Joy Doll Hospital is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit that takes pre-loved, American Girl dolls and meticulously restores them to look brand new. These “Joy Dolls” are gifted to comfort children facing trauma and crisis both nationally and internationally, and this specific event is focused on giving back right here at home in the Upstate.

To celebrate Valerie’s visit, Joy Doll Hospital is launching an epic 24-Hour Joy Doll Restoration Challenge right at the theater! Starting the day before the event, an amazing team of community volunteers will be working around the clock with a massive goal: completely restoring 24 dolls in 24 hours to be gifted to 24 children in crisis throughout the surrounding Greenville area, distributed via local partner organizations.

Joy Doll Hospital hopes it is a truly inspiring experience. To ensure Valerie has dedicated time to chat, sign books, and take photos with every single guest, space is limited. A suggested donation of $15 secures your reservation and directly funds the restoration of dolls for children in crisis. Come witness the transformation live, cheer on our local volunteers, support a spectacular cause, and meet the author who proved that every doll—and every child—has a powerful story to tell.

Highlights include:

• • Meet & Greet with Valerie Tripp: Book signing and photo op following a brief talk 1030-11am.
  • Live Restoration Viewing: See the community volunteers in action at The Logos Theatre during the final hours of their 24-hour marathon challenge.

**Whether you are 8 or 80, dust off your favorite doll and join us for a day of pure nostalgia, craftsmanship, and community joy! 

• Meet & Greet with Valerie Tripp: Book signing and photo opportunities with dedicated time for each guest.
• Live Restoration Viewing: See the community volunteers in action at The Logos Theatre during the final hours of their 24-hour marathon challenge.
• Give Back: Learn how you can donate pre-loved dolls or support this youth-founded mission to bring hope & joy to children in crisis.

Join Spartanburg County Historical Association (SCHA) for a Lunch & Learn on the 4th Friday of every month, January-September (except May & October, when it is planned for the 3rd Friday). Bring your own lunch, and plan to meet in the Chapman Cultural Center Conference Room.

Advance registration is required, and refunds are not offered.

• $5/person
• FREE for SCHA members

This event is recommended for ages 13 & older, not for young children.

Confirm details and register on the Lunch & Learn event page.

Afternoon Explorations- September 17, 2026 – May 7, 2027

Begin your visit in the Environmental Science and Sustainability Building, where you’ll find The Water Story and Sustainable Future exhibits as well as the highly popular Nature Exchange

Explore Harrison Hall of Natural Science, where you’ll discover a wide variety of plants, animals, and invertebrates in the Indoor Rain Forest and Rainforest Classroom, have the chance to pet stingrays, sea stars, and horseshoe crabs in the Marine Lab, and learn about South Carolina’s major ecosystems in the Ecology Lab

• Step back in time on the Living History Farm and discover what it was like to live in the Backcountry of 19th-century South Carolina.
• Have a larger-than-life adventure as you search for young and adult dinosaurs on our ever-popular Dinosaur Adventure Trail
• Tap into the power of imagination through creative play at the Pirate Adventure and Dinosaur Playgrounds
• Immerse yourself in the beauty of nature as you stroll through the Butterfly Garden

👉PURCHASE TICKETS HERE> Afternoon Explorations

And don’t miss our themed Special Event Days held throughout the year that include:

• October 16 – Science Magic
• November 20 – Fall on the Farm
• December 11 – Grinchy Christmas
• January 15 – Winterfest
• February 19 – Future Engineers
• March 12 – Dinosaur Adventure
• April 23 – A Pirate’s Life for Me

Click Here to Learn more about Roper Mountain Science Center and all of its fantastic programming!

Friday nights are for space exploration at Roper Mountain Science Center. Friday Starry Nights invite families to relax under the stars inside the planetarium and enjoy immersive astronomy shows that change throughout the evening. It’s an easy, engaging way to spark curiosity about the night sky, whether it’s your first visit or a returning favorite. On clear nights, be sure to head over after your show to the Charles E. Daniel Observatory refractor to see through the telescope!

👉Get your tickets here > Roper Mountain Science Center

Friday Nights in August
4:30 PM-  Magic Treehouse
6:00 PM –  Astronut
7:30 PM – James Webb Space Telescope: The Story Unfolds

Friday Nights in September

4:30pm – Starry Nights – Cosmic Adventure
6:00pm – Starry Nights – Solar Superstorms
7:30pm – Starry Nights – A Race Through Space

Friday Nights in October

4:30pm – Starry Nights – Spooky Science
6:00pm – Starry Nights- Solar Superstorm
7:30pm – Starry Nights – A Race Through Space

Location:
T.C. Hooper Planetarium
Roper Mountain Science Center, Greenville, SC

Find out more about Friday Starry Nights and why we LOVE this planetarium in our review of RMSC!

Enjoy a special spooky science Friday Starry Nights at Roper Mountain Science Center during their 4:30 pm showing.

FALL-ELUJAH it’s back for the SIXTH year in a row— the Annual Fall Festival! It’s the perfect setting around Greenville to celebrate everyone’s favorite time of year with food, wine, shopping, and more!

FREE admission & parking
Live music all weekend long
Food & dessert vendors
30+ local vendors each day
Wine by the glass, bottle, and flight available + wine specials
Family & pup friendly

Trunk-or-Treat will kick off at the World of Energy from 6–7:30 p.m. This free, community-sponsored event is a wonderful opportunity for families and friends to enjoy a fun fall tradition together. Kids can look forward to face painting, pumpkin painting, games, and more throughout the evening.

Immediately following Trunk-or-Treat, they’ll be screening a movie under the stars on the World of Energy lawn, starting at 7:30 p.m.

Don’t forget to bring your lawn chairs and blankets! A local food truck will be on-site and available for purchase before the movie begins. Admission, parking, popcorn and water are free.

Opening Night, presented by Bon Secours St. Francis Health System as the Greenville Swamp Rabbits host the Atlanta Gladiators at Bon Secours Wellness Arena.
📍 Location: Bon Secours Wellness Arena, 650 North Academy Street, Greenville, SC
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A magical evening awaits, and this beloved classic is perfect for audiences of all ages!

🎶 Featuring timeless music, enchanting characters, and a heartwarming story of kindness, courage, and believing in your dreams, Cinderella sparkles with fairy-tale magic as young performers bring this royal story to life on stage.

Bibbidi-bobbidi-boo—don’t miss this charming production fit for the whole family! 💫👠

As creators of some of the most intense scares in the Upstate, we invite you to step into the sinister woods of the 1800s.

Located in Simpsonville, South Carolina, Hopkins Haunted Attraction is not your typical fall festival or family farm hayride. This is a fully immersive horror experience where the deeper you venture into the woods, the closer you get to the nightmare.

At Hopkins, you don’t just watch the story unfold—you become part of it.

Make your way through approximately 30 minutes of haunted trails, terrifying scenes, and unexpected encounters lurking deep within the darkness. Stay alert, watch your surroundings, and whatever you do… don’t assume you’re alone.

Want to take the terror to the next level? This year, we’re offering a Touch Pass option for guests who want an even more intense and interactive experience. By choosing the Touch Pass, you’re permitting our creatures to get a little closer, making your journey through the darkness even more terrifying.

Step into the nightmare and experience the terror for yourself.

Celebrating the harvest in Lincoln County since 1972, this is the largest festival in Lincolnton, drawing roughly 80,000 visitors each October.

It features local apple growers, a farmer’s market, local talent on two stages, and foods including whole apple pies, along with kids’ activities and more.

Free to attend, no pets allowed.

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.

Celebrate the season at Chattooga Belle Farm’s annual Fall Harvest Festival, set in the stunning mountains of Long Creek. Enjoy local vendors, live music, apple picking, apple cider donuts, and hay rides — a perfect fall outing for the whole family. More details will be announced as the event approaches, so check the link below and confirm details before heading out.

AUGUSTA ROAD

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

8324 Augusta Rd Pelzer, SC

COMMUNITY FALL FESTIVAL AT THE PATCH

Saturday, October 17, starting at 9am

Children’s activities – games, scavenger hunt, photo ops

Pumpkins $1 and up

Vendors – Food, Crafts, Blood Drive, Face Painting, Blowups, and more FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY!

Join Kyndall Stewart with Kaleidoscopic Creative for a a slow-paced morning where participants meet for coffee, take a guided walk through the Preserve, and gather small natural treasures like fallen leaves, acorns, bark, moss, seed pods, and other found objects. At the end of the walk, you’ll settle in together and spend some time sketching your collections.

No experience necessary and all materials will be provided.

This program is best suited for anyone ages 8 and up.

Join us this Fall at our one of a kind Sunflower Adventure Maze in Polk Co, NC. Under an hour from the Greenville area, Fox Mountain Meadows is a private farm and event venue. This Fall there is something special growing in the garden- tens of thousands of varieties of sunflowers in all colors and sizes! Part maze, part riddle, part scavenger hunt we are certain this will be an adventure for all to remember! The maze is open during the week and for those looking for more Fall fun, join us on the weekends for games, vendors, and more. Advance purchase tickets required due to limited capacity for each date and address will be provided to ticketed guests.

Alexander County’s biggest event of the year, drawing an estimated 35,000 visitors and over 400 vendor booths along the streets of downtown Taylorsville.

Expect multiple entertainment stages, a “Kids’ Korner” with rides, petting zoos, carriage rides, and games, plus food vendors serving everything from BBQ and Italian sausage to homemade ice cream and fried apple pies. Contests include apple baking, apple peeling, and kids’ candy apple art. Free to attend.

The 38th annual Apple Harvest Festival turns downtown Waynesville’s Main Street into a premier arts and crafts showcase celebrating apples and the beauty of the Great Smoky Mountains. Named one of the ’10 Best Fall Harvest Festivals in the Nation,’ the free street festival invites families to stroll vendor booths and the shops and restaurants of historic Main Street.
🎟️ Cost: Free.
📍 Location: Downtown Waynesville, Main St, Waynesville, NC 28786
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Fall market with 60+ local artisans, food/beverage vendors, and live music.
🎟️ Cost: Free.
📍 Location: Greer City Park, 301 E Poinsett St, Greer, SC 29651
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🧒 Ages: All ages

We would love for you to join us for the Fall Harvest Festival at Bridgeway Station on Saturday, October 17!

Come enjoy a wonderful day of fall fun while helping us raise much-needed funds for our student-athletes. There will be delicious treats, candle-making, family-friendly activities, and special signature drinks and food items offered by participating shops and restaurants throughout Bridgeway Station.

We can’t wait to celebrate fall with our amazing community!

Bridgeway Station Fall Harvest Festival 2026

Join us Saturday, October 17, from 10 AM–8 PM at Bridgeway Station in Simpsonville for a day of family fun, fall traditions, and community spirit! The rain makeup date is October 18.

A $20 punch card includes the petting zoo, dress a scarecrow, face painting, balloon animals, hay maze, crafts, games, and inflatables. Each activity earns a punch. Punch cards are for one person and are nontransferable and nonrefundable.

Enjoy festival favorites including apple nachos, candied nuts and honey sticks, homemade fudge, cotton candy, Parmesan truffle popcorn, and hot buttered pretzel bites. You can also create your own Milk House candle or pick a bouquet from the flower cart!

🎃 The Golden Pumpkin Hunt begins October 1. Follow the clues, find the hidden pumpkin, and win prizes!

This community event benefits the Woodmont High School Athletic Booster Club. We hope to see you there!

Afternoon Explorations- September 17, 2026 – May 7, 2027

Begin your visit in the Environmental Science and Sustainability Building, where you’ll find The Water Story and Sustainable Future exhibits as well as the highly popular Nature Exchange

Explore Harrison Hall of Natural Science, where you’ll discover a wide variety of plants, animals, and invertebrates in the Indoor Rain Forest and Rainforest Classroom, have the chance to pet stingrays, sea stars, and horseshoe crabs in the Marine Lab, and learn about South Carolina’s major ecosystems in the Ecology Lab

• Step back in time on the Living History Farm and discover what it was like to live in the Backcountry of 19th-century South Carolina.
• Have a larger-than-life adventure as you search for young and adult dinosaurs on our ever-popular Dinosaur Adventure Trail
• Tap into the power of imagination through creative play at the Pirate Adventure and Dinosaur Playgrounds
• Immerse yourself in the beauty of nature as you stroll through the Butterfly Garden

👉PURCHASE TICKETS HERE> Afternoon Explorations

And don’t miss our themed Special Event Days held throughout the year that include:

• October 16 – Science Magic
• November 20 – Fall on the Farm
• December 11 – Grinchy Christmas
• January 15 – Winterfest
• February 19 – Future Engineers
• March 12 – Dinosaur Adventure
• April 23 – A Pirate’s Life for Me

Click Here to Learn more about Roper Mountain Science Center and all of its fantastic programming!

Explore Science Event | Friday, Oct. 23 | 4–6 p.m.

Bring the family for a free, fun-filled afternoon of discovery hosted by Clemson’s Science Outreach Center! Try hands-on activities, meet fascinating specimens, explore the night sky, and see science in action. Free snow cones will be served.

Make elephant toothpaste foam, reveal secret messages with disappearing ink, create rainbow tornadoes, and discover the science of flight with paper airplanes and a trebuchet. You can also explore genetics through tiger stripes, twist a Möbius band, solve math and logic puzzles, watch a Rubik’s Cube demonstration, and more. Planetarium shows and Museum of Natural History specimens round out the adventure.

Location: 230 Parkway Dr, Clemson, SC 29634
Register here: Sign up for Explore Science

A wickedly good time is back at Fluor Field for monsters of all ages, including your pups! Gather your family, round up your friends, and put on your best costumes for your favorite Halloween tradition, Green Monster Mash, presented by Coldwell Banker Caine. Enjoy an unforgettable afternoon filled with: Trick-or-Treating through the concourse with Costumed Characters, including Jesse and Woody from Toy Story and Jack Skellington and Sally from The Nightmare Before Christmas; the Spooky Clubhouse with family-friendly scares; and family play zone on the field. Dress up in your best Halloween costume; step aboard for hayrides on the warning track; and enjoy live entertainment.

The Howl-O-Ween Hangout, presented by Noble Dog Hotel, gives pups their own special place to join the fun on the first-base side of the stadium, with Noble Dog Hotel and its partners hosting activities especially for canine guests.

Green Monster Mash is a Halloween celebration for the entire family, including the tail-wagging, four-legged members.

Thank you to our partners: CB Caine, Publix, Noble Dog Hotel, and VEG ER for Pets!

Friday nights are for space exploration at Roper Mountain Science Center. Friday Starry Nights invite families to relax under the stars inside the planetarium and enjoy immersive astronomy shows that change throughout the evening. It’s an easy, engaging way to spark curiosity about the night sky, whether it’s your first visit or a returning favorite. On clear nights, be sure to head over after your show to the Charles E. Daniel Observatory refractor to see through the telescope!

👉Get your tickets here > Roper Mountain Science Center

Friday Nights in August
4:30 PM-  Magic Treehouse
6:00 PM –  Astronut
7:30 PM – James Webb Space Telescope: The Story Unfolds

Friday Nights in September

4:30pm – Starry Nights – Cosmic Adventure
6:00pm – Starry Nights – Solar Superstorms
7:30pm – Starry Nights – A Race Through Space

Friday Nights in October

4:30pm – Starry Nights – Spooky Science
6:00pm – Starry Nights- Solar Superstorm
7:30pm – Starry Nights – A Race Through Space

Location:
T.C. Hooper Planetarium
Roper Mountain Science Center, Greenville, SC

Find out more about Friday Starry Nights and why we LOVE this planetarium in our review of RMSC!

Enjoy a special spooky science Friday Starry Nights at Roper Mountain Science Center during their 4:30 pm showing.

Friday Night Frights brings the best of the Mauldin community together for a night full of costumes, candy, and fun. Fill your bag full of treats by visiting the tents of local businesses and City departments, then enjoy a movie under the stars — Monsters, Inc. (PG, 2001) at 7:30 p.m. Parking and entry are free; bring lawn chairs or blankets. Leashed dogs are allowed. Outside food/beverages, smoking, weapons, and wheeled devices are not permitted.

The Foothills Chamber of Commerce brings a family-friendly Halloween festival and haunted house back to FENCE for its 2nd annual run! Food trucks open at the doors, with movies on the lawn and haunted areas opening at dark. The haunted trail and graveyard are suitable for most young children; the haunted cabin and barn are best for ages 8 and up.

Come dressed in your favorite costume and get ready for a night of games, karate, fun, and not so spooky surprises! Registration is NOW OPEN! Grab your spot before this night fills up!

Roper Mountain Science Center presents a Laser Show set to the music of Halloween: Frights & Lights in the Giant Dome Theater and Hooper Planetarium. Back by popular demand, favorite artists and bands come alive through laser light in the planetarium. For safety reasons, no late entries will be permitted.

Friday – 10/23/26

6:00pm – Laser Show – Halloween: Frights & Lights
7:30pm – Laser Show – Stranger Things: The Final Act

📍 Location: Roper Mountain Science Center, 402 Roper Mountain Road, Greenville, SC
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Parents, enjoy an evening out while the kids travel back to the totally awesome 1980s! Each Parent’s Night Out features a brand-new retro-inspired art project packed with bright colors, creative building, and hands-on fun. Kids will create a finished masterpiece to take home, enjoy pizza, and make memories with friends.

Attend one…or collect all four!

• • 🌴 Neon Sunset Shadow Box – Create a vibrant 3D sunset scene complete with palm trees, geometric shapes, and retro neon colors. (August 28)
  • 📼 Cassette Tape Treasure Box – Transform a wooden keepsake box into a colorful vintage cassette tape that’s perfect for storing tiny treasures. (September 25)
  • 📻 Boom Box Build – Design and construct a larger-than-life retro boom box using cardboard, paint, and mixed-media materials. (October 23)
  • 💡 Pixel Glow Box – Build a glowing pixel-art night light inspired by classic 1980s arcade games using colorful translucent beads and LED lights. (December 4)

No two Parent’s Nights Out are the same, so kids can join us for four completely different creative adventures!

Ages: 5–11
Time: 6:00–9:00 PM
Includes: All art supplies, pizza dinner, games, and a finished project to take home.

Get to know your Park Rangers and fellow campers at a lakefront bonfire! S’mores are provided, all ages welcome. Bring camping chairs, blankets, bug spray, water, and snacks.

Presented by Friends of The Little White House, join families at the Golden Strip Pumpkin Patch for a movie night in the patch — pick pumpkins and enjoy hotdogs, popcorn, and drinks for sale while watching a movie under the fall sky.

📍 Location: Golden Strip Pumpkin Patch, 215 SE Main St, Simpsonville, SC 29681
FREE event (donations accepted)

Oktoberfest as the Greenville Swamp Rabbits host the Jacksonville Icemen at Bon Secours Wellness Arena.
📍 Location: Bon Secours Wellness Arena, 650 North Academy Street, Greenville, SC
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The countdown has begun…Ballet Greenville’s “Madame TuTu’s Nightmare at the Museum” is just one week away at the Peace Center’s Gunter Theatre, October 23-24!  Get ready for an exciting evening of ballet with a very UNIQUE twist!  From the iconic beat of Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” to the rockin’ sounds of Guns-N-Roses, the music will keep you moving from beginning to end.  So come tour the museum with Annabelle, a cell phone obsessed teenager, to view Poison Ivy, Riddler, the Adams family and many more of your favorite classic villains!  BEWARE!  The museum COMES ALIVE as the museum closes and the doors lock.  It’s a show you won’t want to miss!  And don’t let the name fool you…Nightmare is totally kid-friendly!

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A magical evening awaits, and this beloved classic is perfect for audiences of all ages!

🎶 Featuring timeless music, enchanting characters, and a heartwarming story of kindness, courage, and believing in your dreams, Cinderella sparkles with fairy-tale magic as young performers bring this royal story to life on stage.

Bibbidi-bobbidi-boo—don’t miss this charming production fit for the whole family! 💫👠

Roper Mountain Science Center presents a Laser Show set to the music of Stranger Things: The Final Act in the Giant Dome Theater and Hooper Planetarium. Back by popular demand, favorite artists and bands come alive through laser light in the planetarium. For safety reasons, no late entries will be permitted.

Friday – 10/23/26

6:00pm – Laser Show – Halloween: Frights & Lights
7:30pm – Laser Show – Stranger Things: The Final Act

📍 Location: Roper Mountain Science Center, 402 Roper Mountain Road, Greenville, SC
👉 Read more

“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

JBF Greenville Fall & Winter Children’s Consignment Sale

Kids grow fast. Shopping for everything they need doesn’t have to break the budget!

Shop JBF Greenville’s Fall & Winter Sale, October 21–24 at Hejaz Event Center, where local families come together to buy and sell thousands of new and gently loved children’s items—all in one convenient place.

Families can shop for Fall & Winter clothing, shoes, toys, books, baby gear, strollers, nursery furniture, bikes, outdoor play, maternity, holiday items, gifts and more at prices well below retail.

Whether you’re looking for the next size up, stocking up on baby essentials, getting a head start on Christmas shopping, or just love finding a great deal, JBF makes it easier to stretch your family’s budget while giving great kids’ items another life.

EVENT DETAILS
📅 October 21–24, 2026
📍 Hejaz Event Center | 119 Beverly Rd., Greenville, SC 29609
🎟️ Early Access shopping available Wednesday, October 21
💗 FREE General Admission shopping October 22–24
🚗 FREE parking

FREE General Admission tickets are available online, or shoppers can choose an Early Access ticket to shop before the public sale begins.

Come see what thousands of local families are buying, selling and passing along at JBF Greenville!

Calling all Greenville locals! The Landmark Project is hosting a warehouse sale on Saturday, October 24th.

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.

Get hands-on with QLab, the industry-standard sound design software! Students will design the sound for a “spooky scene” with a SCCT sound designer, then perform it for their peers as both designer and board op. Laptop work is provided hands-on.

Ellaberry’s second-annual fall celebration at the llama farm. This four-hour, ticketed event is flexible — drop in or stay the whole time. Each ticket includes unlimited llama barrel train rides, a fall-themed family photo booth with the llamas, an exclusive baby llama exhibit, and access to the playground and petting area. Enjoy mountain views and fall colors alongside llamas and alpacas. Seasonal treats and gift shop items available for purchase; llama obstacle-course walks sold separately. No dogs, please.

Play Jingo with a Halloween theme for a chance to win fun prizes at Lake Greenwood State Park. Free with paid admission.