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.
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.
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!
Looking for a day away from it all? Plan a visit to the waterfalls of Dupont State Recreational Forest in western 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.
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!
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!
Shadow of the Bear is a cool natural phenomenon that happens on Whiteside Mountain in Cashiers, NC every fall. Here’s how to see it.
