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 […]
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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..
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!
Wondering what to do for Halloween this year? Here’s a list of destinations near the Upstate with Halloween events that are worth the drive. These make a stellar day trip and an even better weekend getaway. Don’t forget to let us know how you’re celebrating Halloween in 2020 in the comments.
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 is back on September 8th and 9th, 2023 in Downtown Greer, SC!
