Looking for some great hikes for toddlers and young children near Greenville, SC? Hiking with young children is possible! We put together this great list of the best hikes in and around Greenville, SC for toddlers. Peruse the list to find trails that are perfect for little ones in the Upstate.
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Looking for things to do with toddlers in Greenville, SC? If you get the urge to take your mini-hurricane out and do fun stuff, we’ve got a list of things to do that will be 1) easy, 2) entertaining, and 3) designed to wear the little tikes out.
Want more tips, tricks, and resources for raising a tiny human? We’ve got a guide to raising babies and toddlers in Greenville, SC you won’t want to miss!
Piano Central Studios offers music instruction for all ages – infants to adults – including Kindermusik®, Piano, Strings, Flute, Voice, Suzuki, and more.
Kindermusik Classes – Since 1994 Piano Central Studio’s award-winning Kindermusik® program and caring, licensed educators have been helping children get off to the very best kind of start—a musical start! Ages 0-7 years.
For more information or to get your enrollment started, visit the PCS website.
Designed for both big and small kids, TCMU really gets it when it comes to entertaining and fascinating children (heck, and adults). They have a special farm-themed area designed for kids under five years old and their exhibits are very engaging, especially for toddlers.
Swamp Rabbit Cafe is one of my absolute favorite places to go because not only do my kids adore their freshly baked stecca, but their outdoor play area is perfect for hours of imaginative play. And it’s fenced in because….kids. Their coffee is also awesome and they are located right on the Swamp Rabbit Trail, so I’ve often taken my kids in the jogging stroller for a run and then let them play after in the kids area.
Lots of free books, games and toys, and perfect no matter what the weather. I feel like I often overlook the library and I really shouldn’t. The Greenville Library system has tons of story times and free events geared towards smaller kids, which are totally worth checking out on a frequent basis.
Greenville is an incredibly family-friendly area and has dozens of parks for kids to get out their energy. There are parks with shade, parks with rubber mats, enclosed playgrounds, and stroller-friendly parks.
Here is our huge Guide to Greenville Parks to help you out as well.
Their little legs go further than you think and they may love the experience of finding new things outside or choosing their own walking stick (maybe a bad idea…). Here is a great list of places to hike with a toddler.
Ok, so this one is a teeny bit selfish but there are a bunch of family-friendly gyms in the area that have childcare. I read someplace that if you don’t take care of yourself, then you are going to have a tougher time taking care of the kids.
You’ll love enjoying a fun, creative art class at Yellowbobbypins. Lauren does an amazing job facilitating the activity, while letting your little one play with paint and enjoy the growing love of art! These weekly classes are perfect for bonding!
The Roper Mountain Science Center has tons of great events all year, like afterschool adventures and Starry Nights Planetarium Shows, but they also have two playgrounds. It’s shaded with slides, sandboxes, and a teeter-totter thing, which is perfect for the little people to play on.
A bunch of places offer free classes when parents want to try out their class. Piano Central Studios offers lots of classes from newborn to age 7. Gymboree Play & Music also offers fun classes for babies and toddlers. Check their schedule for a list of current classes.
There are lots of great places in the area that have times and days of the week set aside just for the littles to play without fear of getting run over by the big kids. me for the little people to play without fear of big people trampling them.
A trip to the Greenville Zoo is always fun. It’s small enough that you can get to everything but large enough to be diverse. They also have a great little playground inside the zoo plus a farm animal exhibit, which is pretty cute. The playground outside the park is fantastic as well. You can bring a lunch and make a day of it.
Neither a hunter nor a fisherman, I still really like Bass Pro Shops and will bring my small children there on a rainy day. They have a little aquarium with lots of cool fish to see plus a large number of animals that have been stuffed and look totally real.
It’s easy to spend time here and let toddlers see the fish and learn about the animals. Sometimes the store will have fun special events where customers can try out some of the gear or Santa will pay a visit. And their fudge is very good if you’re looking for a treat to end the visit.
With story times, a train table, and a café, Barnes & Noble is great place to knock out some time with little kids. Their story times often include a craft as well. See the schedule on their website.
What are your favorite things to do with your toddler in Greenville?
Looking for things to do with your baby in Greenville, SC? Babies are tricky. You can often take them to places not suitable for a preschooler running around yet finding baby-specific activities is harder than general kid ones. Luckily we have a few ideas of fun things to do with your baby in Greenville. Hope you enjoy and please add your own favorites in the comments!
Don’t miss our guide to all things Baby, Maternity and Post Partum in Greenville, SC.
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Nothing beats the outdoors so take your baby to the park. We have a list of parks with toddler playgrounds and they’re even fenced for extra safety! Most of these fenced-in playgrounds have baby swings so that even non-walkers can still have fun.
So this might not be baby’s favorite, but capture those little grins now. You can do old school portrait studios or hire a freelance photographer to get some cute snaps of you at the park or anywhere you’d like. And if you’re looking for a photographer, we have a list of some of our reader favorites.
The zoo is full of fun animals to look at for even a baby in a stroller and the zoo playground has comfy chairs making it the perfect place to stop for a feeding.
Tired of running to the store for more nappies? Check out cloth diapers through an informative meeting! The main local group is Greenville Cloth Diaper Group on Facebook and they can point you towards a meeting.
The Kroc Center in downtown Greenville, SC is a great place to take your toddler all year round to play in the water. They have an indoor water park with beach entry, so your little one can play in the shallows, climb the play structure, and ride down the slide. The pool is heated, but a wetsuit-style swimsuit for younger babies is ideal.
The Children’s Museum of the Upstate is fun for all ages but has a special corner for babies on the top floor. Grandma Betty’s Farm is where you’ll find an enclosed space for crawlers as well as story time in their special 5 and under classroom. The middle floor has some mirrors next to the climber that are great for babies, especially those just starting to sit. Downstairs, the Lily Pad has infant seats for water play.
TCMU of Spartanburg is also a great option – it’s included in your TCMU membership. They have wonderful exhibits specifically for kids ages five and under, including a crawling space for babies, water exhibits, and lots of interactive exhibits. It’s $8/person if you’re not a member.
Take your baby to one of the parks with stroller-friendly trails. We also have a great list of Family-Friendly Gyms and Exercise groups if you’re looking to work out somewhere that has childcare.
Enjoy the children’s garden, flowers, and pretty paths at Linky Stone Park.
If working out isn’t your thing, try a moms group in Greenville. True your little one might not be “playing” right now but that’s no reason you can’t spend an afternoon walking around the zoo or getting some coffee with other parents.
The Little Gym also offers fun classes for babies. Check their schedule for a list of current classes.
If you’re nursing or interested in starting (it’s possible to “relactate” even if you stopped) La Leche League of Greenville is a perfect spot. Attend a meeting and make some new “breast” friends for you and your nursling. Older siblings are welcome at almost all meetings and some are open to dads too (just ask as meetings frequently are moms only for privacy).
Check out our list of stroller-friendly hikes to plan your own play date.
Both Haywood and Westgate have a padded play area for little kids. It’s a great way to introduce your baby to playground equipment with less fall risks and no worries about weather.
The Greenville library system has various story times at most locations, including Bouncing Babies especially for young ones. But most story times are still a treat for your baby so don’t hesitate to bring them to whatever fits your schedule.
Piano Central Studios offers lots of these classes geared toward the youngest of music lovers.
Do you have an activity to add to our list? Share it in the comments!
This post was originally written by Lindy Wilson and has been updated by the Kidding Around Team.
While we know you breastfeeding moms have rights, it is helpful to know which places make it easier for you to breastfeed. In this article, you will find advice for places to feed a baby conveniently in Greenville. If you know of another place that may make life a little easier for a breastfeeding mom in Greenville, let us know in the comments!
(more…)Trying to plan a date night that will allow you to bring the baby along without any fuss? Date nights might seem like a thing of the past once you have a baby, so we are coming to the rescue with this list by Lindy Wilson. We have some great date ideas with a baby for parents in Greenville, SC that are perfect for when you need your tiny human to tag along.
Exploring Greenville with your toddler on a budget? Local mom Lauren has put together a list of fun things to do in Greenville for $5 or less. This list includes indoor and outdoor activities your little one will love!
(Prices are based on one adult and one toddler age 3 or under.)
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If your toddler has lots of energy, Acrosmith is the perfect way to spend an hour of your time! Miss Jackie developed Tot Time when she saw the need for her own toddler and his friends to get their energy out on those days when they’d rather be inside. Your toddler will love running, jumping, climbing, and swinging all around the gym! There is no commitment to join the gym, just pick a class to try for only $5 on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays at 10 am or 11:15 am, or Fridays only at 10 am.
Located at 2401 State Park Road, you and your toddler can spend the entire day here and find nature at it’s finest! Choose to spend your time in the shade or in the sunshine, eating lunch at picnic tables or under picnic shelters, on trails or at the playground, bird watching or geo caching. Spend the day? You may want to spend a week!
$5 adults; $3.25 SC seniors (age 65 & older); $3/ child age 6-15; Free for children 5 and younger.
Ms. Traysie is a joy to watch as she brings to life various characters from children’s picture books. Although this is advertised to a “Pre-K” audience, my active toddler always loves going! I think it’s a great opportunity for my toddler to be in comfortable and forgiving environment where she can observe older children sitting, listening, and participating. Every time we’ve been, the crowd of children have been so excited, and many younger siblings are in tow. Stories are told at 9:30 am and 11:00 am on scheduled Tuesdays. At $1 per person, it is hard to beat this price!
If you try out one of these places, don’t forget to tell them that you saw them on Kidding Around Greenville! And, come back and let us know what you think.
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