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Yueltide Unicorn Festival at Hidden Pasture in Fountain Inn SC

Unicorns, Mud Boots & Real Farm Charm: Yuletide Magic at Hidden Pasture Farm (Fountain Inn, SC)

If you’ve been a Kidding Around reader for any length of time, you’ve likely seen some of our coverage of Hidden Pastures Unicorn Farm in Fountain Inn, SC. While the farm is open year-round with varying hours, you don’t want to miss Yuletide Unicorn & Night Lights Festival. With Christmas celebrations leading up to New Year’s Day, you and your child are bound to make memories together during a visit to Hidden Pastures.

Lots of Winter Family Fun at Black Bear Snow Tubing in Hendersonville, NC

Snow tubing at Black Bear Snow Tubing in Hendersonville, NC may be your family’s new winter tradition!

7 Amazing Winter Hikes for Families Near Greenville, SC

Does your family love to go hiking? If you’re looking for winter hikes near Greenville, SC, here are seven places not to miss.

Santa on a firetruck in Greenville SC and Spartanburg, SC

(2025) Fire Truck Santa Will Visit Over 75 Neighborhoods in Upstate, SC

Did you know that Greenville & Spartanburg’s fire departments have an honorary team member who lives in the North Pole? It’s true, and seeing Santa on a firetruck in Greenville, SC, and Spartanburg, SC has solidified a tradition for many families. Santa will visit close to 80 neighborhoods around the Upstate by firetruck, spreading Christmas joy!

Free things to do during Christmas time in Spartanburg, South Carolina

5+ Fun and Free Things To Do This Holiday Season Near Spartanburg, SC

The holidays can be a financially stressful time for a lot of families. Finding festive activities to enjoy that are free and low cost can help, when you are trying to keep the kids occupied during winter break. Kidding Around contributor Melanie has searched high and low for the local holiday events that won’t break the bank.

Charming Hallmark Mountain Town Sparkles During the Holidays: Dillsboro, NC

For a unique and completely charming holiday experience, Dillsboro Lights & Luminaries in Western NC is a place the whole family will love.

Winterfest is a Must-Do for Families: Pigeon Forge, TN

Thinking about planning a getaway this winter? Winterfest in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee offers celebrates the Christmas season and wintertime.

Over 10 Ways to Volunteer with Your Kids in Greenville, SC

Looking for ways to volunteer with your kids in Greenville? It such a wonderful opportunity to teach children kindness, compassion, generosity and so much more. To help you out KAG Contributor Kristina Hernandez created this list of ways to volunteer with your family. You’ll find ideas from food preparation to toy donations and meal deliveries. Thank you for serving your community!

Where to Take a Magical Horse & Carriage Ride: Greenville, SC

Thinking about a carriage ride in Greenville this Christmas? There are few things as exciting for little kids or as romantic for grown-ups as cozying up in a horse-drawn carriage during Christmastime. We wanted to make sure our readers have every opportunity to hear that clickety-clock of hooves on pavement and feel the magic of this experience during the holiday season so here are all the places around Greenville to ride in a horse & carriage.

Best snow tubing, skiing, and tubing near Greenville, South Carolina

13+ Places to Ski & Snow Tube: North Carolina & Beyond (2025)

Looking to hit the slopes near Greenville this winter? The cold weather is here and though you may not love it, winter can bring a whole lot of fun. If you’re one of those who sees cold temps coming and immediately dreams about a ski resort on top of a mountain somewhere you’re in luck. There are some great options for all levels for snow skiing, tubing and snowboarding, many within just a few hours drive of Greenville.