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8+ Fun Fall Events in Knoxville, Tennessee

The air is finally cooling off here in Knoxville, Tennessee, and that means the fun fall events are just around the corner! From Greek Fest to Fall festivals, we’ve got an event for everyone to enjoy here!

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6+ Places Kids Eat Free (Or Cheap) in Chattanooga, Tennessee

Are you looking for restaurants where kids eat free in Chattanooga, TN? Whether you’re visiting or a local, we know kids’ meal deals help keep that budget in check, and we have all the information you need on kid-friendly and family-friendly restaurants in Chattanooga where kids eat free, or really cheap.

Denver Downs is the One Farm To Put On Your Don’t Miss List This Fall

If you adore fall, you may be planning a visit to a local farm with activities your whole family will love. One of our favorite farms is Denver Downs Farm, which offers a six acre corn maze, jumping pillows, zip lines, and much more. We have all the details of the activities they offer this […]

WNC Off-Season Offers Budget-Friendly Family Adventures

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.

Fall Fun for the Whole Family at Strawberry Hill

If you’re looking for something fun to do with your family this fall in the Greenville-Spartanburg area, Strawberry Hill Cooley Farms needs to be on your list. In fact, it should probably be on your bucket list every year. Strawberry Hill and Cooley Farms have been family owned and operated since 1947, and they truly understand and value families. With a cafe, ice cream shop, and produce stand of fresh pumpkins, jellies, jams, corn, and more, you’ll find plenty to satisfy your cravings. Plus, the hay ride and corn maze provide more than enough entertainment and memory-making for a couple of hours.

A Voice for the Departed: Wind Phone at Conestee in Greenville, SC Helps Visitors Say What Was Left Unsaid

If you see an unconnected, old school phone while wandering around the Conestee Nature Preserve, it’s there on purpose and has a name: a wind phone. And the story behind it is quite incredible.

Speed, Views, and Family Rivalries Await on the Pigeon Forge Racing Coaster

Imagine flying on twists and turns on the side of a mountain and racing your kid, friend, or partner to see who can complete the course first. If it sounds like go-kart racing, it is modeled after racecar driving but the brand new Pigeon Forge Racing Coaster is even cooler since it’s faster, has amazing views, and you can totally trash talk your competitor the whole time since you’re racing on parallel tracks.

Pick apples and grapes, explore a corn maze, and eat pumpkin donuts at Stepp’s Orchard in Hendersonville, NC

This family-owned orchard in Hendersonville, NC has u-pick apples, lots of fun family activities on weekends, and pretty amazing cider and pumpkin donuts.

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

The Greater Greer Chamber of Commerce hosts a new annual fall event, Greer Arts & Eats Festival. The festival is an opportunity for guests to enjoy what Greer’s businesses have to offer families year-round. The inaugural Greer Arts & Eats Festival will be held in downtown Greer Friday, September 30th, and Saturday, October 1st, 2022..

2026 KABOOM Awards: Discover Greenville’s Best

It’s time to pick your favorites for the 2026 KABOOM Awards where Kidding Around readers vote for the best family-friendly organizations in Upstate SC, across 40+ categories. The 2026 winners will be determined based on number of reader votes. Get your votes in early & often!