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Halloween events at Greenville County Libraries

FREE Halloween Fun at Greenville County Libraries This October: Spooky Stories, Boo Bash, and More!

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!

10 Perfect Fall Family Day or Weekend Trips from Greenville, SC

Are you planning a fall trip? Fall is my absolute favorite time of year to take day trips or weekend adventures with my kids because of all the incredible beauty in the mountains and the cooler temps. It’s just ideal. So we compiled this list of pretty amazing (if we do say so ourselves) day trips that you could make into an overnight if that’s something you and your family or significant other are looking for.

Southern Railway caboose X3115 at Hub City Railroad Museum in Spartanburg, SC

Hub City Railroad Museum in Spartanburg, SC: See Real Trains and Explore Hands-On History

The Hub City Railroad Museum in Spartanburg, SC is free, hands-on, and packed with more for kids than most families expect. Our updated guide covers the interactive exhibits, toddler train room, red caboose, real trains, and special events.

Pick Your Pumpkin Off the Vine at Nix Pumpkin Patch in Hendersonville, NC

Looking forward to picking a pumpkin at The Nix Pumpkin Patch in Hendersonville, NC? This u-pick pumpkin patch allows you to cut the pumpkin right off the vine. We visited The Nix Pumpkin Patch and had so much fun searching for the perfect pumpkin, visiting their market, drinking apple cider, and making a lot of memories!

Enjoy Local Food and Live Music At The Arts & Eats Festival In Greer, South Carolina

The Greater Greer Chamber of Commerce hosts an annual fall event, the Greer Arts & Eats Festival. The festival is an opportunity for guests to enjoy what Greer’s businesses have to offer families year-round. The 2026 Greer Arts & Eats Festival will be held in downtown Greer on Saturday, October 3, 2026, from 11 am to 8 pm, and admission is free.

Grandad’s Apples ‘N Such: Apple Cannon, Corn Maze, Apples & More

Have you visited Grandad’s Apples? Fall is just around the corner and your family might be hunting for the perfect apple orchard! We checked out Grandad’s Apples ‘N Such and had so much fun. You’ll find activities for kids at Grandad’s Apples ‘N Such, beautiful views and, of course, apples.

Win a Royal Caribbean Cruise for Two from Out the Door Travel

Out the Door Travel is giving away a 3-night Royal Caribbean cruise for two — plus the family cruise planning tips every parent needs. Enter now!

Visit the Waterfalls of DuPont State Recreational Forest

Looking for a day away from it all? Plan a visit to the waterfalls of Dupont State Recreational Forest in western NC.

Pick Addictive Asian Pears at Pilot Mountain Pears in Hendersonville, NC

Did you know you can pick delicious Asian pears at Pilot Mountain Pears in Hendersonville, NC? It’s the only orchard around with this special fruit.

Cheap fall activities near Greenville, South Carolina

10+ Fun Fall Outings for Less than $25 a Family in Greenville, SC

Ready for fall family fun in Greenville? Between cooler weather and tons of choices, fall is the perfect time to get out and spend time as a family. Spending time together doesn’t have to mean spending lots of money. To help you out, our Kidding Around Greenville team has come up with 11 amazing fall outings that you enjoy even on a tighter budget. These outings are all $25 or under in admission fees for a family of 4 and all of these suggestions are outings that are particularly great in the fall. Some of these ideas are even completely free!