If your family is looking for a quick fall or winter getaway that’s a little easier on the bank account and within a couple hours of the Upstate, we’ve found a few options in the Western North Carolina mountains. From hiking to waterfalls to fly fishing to history, there is something the whole family will love.
If you’re looking for a family outing that goes a little beyond the usual bowling, arcade, or trampoline park, we found a spot in downtown Spartanburg where you can dig through dirt, operate construction equipment, throw axes, play pool, battle it out over skeeball, and even channel your inner Spartan.
Planning some mom time but not sure what Dad can do with the kids in Greenville? We’re here to help! Local mom Lindy Wilson has a list of places in Greenville that would be perfect for Dad to enjoy with the kids. She has lots of free ideas and some low-cost options, too!
Eastway Park at 502 Eastway Drive in Spartanburg, SC has a brand-new, fully fenced playground with space-themed structures for toddlers and big kids. Free admission, open dawn to dusk.
So you want something more than fast food but really need a place for the kids to run around? The Upstate is full of restaurants where families can eat and play! Eating out with kids can be fun, and mom and dad might even be able to enjoy the food on their plates! Contributors Lindy Wilson and Kristina Hernandez are sharing a list of restaurants in the Upstate where you can get a great meal while your kids enjoy some play time. Sound like a deal?
Do you have an unruly bunch you need to keep entertained? Are you looking for a place to take your Lil’ knight in shining armor? Then we have the event for you! The Upstate Renaissance Faire returns September 18th – 20th, 2026 at its new home, Hollywild Animal Preserve in Wellford, SC!
Do you celebrate Oktoberfest? There are several Oktoberfest events in Greenville for you to enjoy, but do you know why people celebrate Oktoberfest or when the event started? KAG has the in on what, where, and why of Oktoberfest and also sharing all the local Oktoberfest events so you can celebrate, too!
Parenting is full of busy days, but for foster, adoptive, and kinship families, finding time to simply pause can be especially challenging.
That’s where Adoption Helpers comes in.
The Upstate nonprofit provides free, short-term respite care to foster, adoptive, and kinship families across six Upstate counties: Greenville, Spartanburg, Anderson, Pickens, Oconee, and Laurens.
If you don’t have time for a meal in a restaurant but still want to feed your family a healthy dinner, then these healthy restaurants Greenville, SC has to offer will complete your dinner menu! Believe it or not, you can get a fast, yet healthy, meal right here in Greenville.
Greenville Triumph SC turns every home match at GE Vernova Park in Simpsonville into a community event, spotlighting local organizations and offering families an affordable, action-packed soccer night. Here’s what to expect and how to bring your team.
