The Greek Festival in Greenville, SC is one of the most popular festivals and is coming soon – which means awesome food, lively entertainment, and vendors with beautiful, traditional Greek items. The 2024 Greek Festival is happening at St. George Greek Orthodox Church in downtown Greenville, SC on May 17-19m 2024
Art fun for all ages is happening from May 10th – 12th, 2024 at Greenville’s Artisphere for their 20th anniversary! There will be many art events, including live talks and demonstrations, entertainment, activity sessions for the kids, and much more. Here’s everything you need to know about the festival for 2024.
The second annual Fountain Inn Italian American Heritage Festival is on Saturday, April 27th, 2024. Are you thinking about attending the festival? We have the schedule, the vendors, and all the details you need to plan your day to have an incredible time at this Fountain Inn Italian festival and celebration!
Enjoy A Day in Fountain Inn with our handy guide to this charming town in South Carolina!
The quick facts:
This Italian-American Heritage Festival was a huge success for its inaugural year in 2022. For the third year, the festival will bring the same excitement, if not, more. You’ll enjoy music, food, drinks, shopping from vendors, and activities. In previous years there was a 50/50 raffle, corn hole tournament, and even a spaghetti eating contest! We’re so excited to see what 2024 holds—the committee says it will be bigger and better!
(more…)The annual Spartanburg Spring Fling runs April 26-28, 2024 in the streets of downtown Spartanburg. If you are new in town or have not been to Spring Fling, plan to visit this special outdoor festival with your family. Most local families agree this is an event they look forward to all year.
Are you looking for things to do with grandparents in Greenville, SC and across the Upstate? The grandparents are coming to visit your family in Upstate, SC, which is great! But what do you do with them together while they are visiting? We have a lot of ideas for you, most of which are based upon our own experiences with grandparents visiting. We’ve broken our list down by activity level.
I treasure the relationships my own kids have with their grandparents and wanted to do things with all of them to help strengthen those bonds while having fun. Hopefully, you get some good ideas here and are able to spend some quality time together with your grandparents when they are visiting you in Greenville, SC.
We organized the list according to activity level, from low to high. Low is the easiest and has the least amount of walking around while high is the opposite.
Looking for more fun? Here are the best things to do near Greenville, SC!
Have you enjoyed Hatcher Garden in Spartanburg, SC? Just a couple miles off of I-26 in Spartanburg, among shopping and restaurants on the busy main thoroughfare of John D. White, Sr. Blvd, is a 10-acre botanical garden and woodland preserve.
The beautiful space is full of ponds, waterfalls, wildlife, trees and gardens with a wide variety of leafy and flowering plants. Hatcher Garden is open free to the public and should definitely be on your list of places to visit in Spartanburg.
Here’s your guide to all the fun things to do in Spartanburg, SC!
Ready to enjoy some camping in Spartanburg, SC? With all of the natural beauty surrounding us in the Upstate, the best way to enjoy it is by immersing yourself. We have a guide to all the places you’ll want to check out when looking for a place to camp near Spartanburg.
Whether the scenery you’re looking for includes mountains, rivers, or lakes – we have it all right here.
(more…)Are you looking for Spring Break Camps in Greenville or Spartanburg, SC for your kids? Greenville County Schools’ spring break is March 18-22, 2024. Spartanburg County districts will have their spring break April 1-5, 2024. Greenville and Spartanburg parents have their choice of a few local venues offering spring camps over the school break
See our spring break camp list below and be sure to let us know if we missed one.
This article includes:
Greenville Spring Break Camps
Spartanburg Spring Break Camps
Working parents need somewhere fun for their kids to go over the spring break school holiday.
Other parents want to take advantage of the extra time for fun by enrolling their kids in special camps that only happen over spring break. Either way, there are several exciting spring break camps in Greenville and Spartanburg.
Looking for more fun this Spring in Greenville and Spartanburg? Here’s your Ultimate Guide to Spring in the Upstate!
Looking for more things to do over spring break in Greenville? Here’s our guide to Greenville’s Spring Break with tons of things to do, day trips, and places to travel.
March 19, 2024, Pot of Gold: 9 am – Noon for ages 4-10
March 20, 2024, Emoji Camp: 9 am – Noon for ages 5-10
March 21, 2024, Stuffies Camp: 9 am – Noon for ages 5-10
Camps are $50/child.
Monday through Friday, March 18th – 22nd, 2024
Camps are from 9 am – 3 pm
There will also be a Teacher Workday Camp for kids on March 15th, 2024, and a Holiday Workshop Camp on March 29th, 2024. All camps are for ages K5- 5th grade.
The Greenville County Rec community centers will be offering spring break camps for children ages 5 – 11.
Camps will be at the following locations:
Brutontown
Mt. Pleasant
Slater Hall
March 18-22, 2024 – Monday through Friday 7:30 am – 6 pm.
$45 per child for Greenville County residents | $53 for non-residents
The Greenville YMCA centers will be offering spring break camps for children ages 5-13.
Camps will be at the following locations:
Caine Halter Family Y
Eastside Family Y
George I. Theisen Family YMCA
Prisma Health Family YMCA branches
March 18-22, 2024 – Monday Through Friday 7:30 am – 6:00 pm
Daily rate cost: $50 for GVL-YMCA members | $65 for non-members
Campers will enjoy activities, crafts, and more while learning about all things spring— plant life cycles, pollination, flowers, and more! Each camp day is infused with STEAM-based learning and museum exploration. Ages are K5-5th grade, 9 am-12 pm.
Camp Themes Include:
March 18, 2024, Sow & Grow
March 19, 2024, H2 Whoa!
March 20, 2024, Sunny Side Up
March 21, 2024, Flower Power
March 22, 2024, Busy Bees
March 18-22, 2024 – Monday – Friday 9 am – 12 pm
$43 per day for members, $48 per day for non-members, Book per day
Have fun and train with CESA, the largest soccer club in the Upstate. All camps take place at the MeSA Soccer Complex and are for both boys and girls ages 6-13 years old. They don’t need to play for CESA teams to go to the camp.
March 18-22, 2024 – Monday – Friday either half-day (9 am – Noon) or full day (9 am – 3 pm)
$165 for half-day and $260 for full day
March 20th, 2024 from 9 am – Noon for kids ages K4-5th grade
The cost is $35/person and the camp is at the Piedmont location, 2310 River Road, Piedmont. Register online.
Join Sassy Stables for a three-day horse camp. Camp is for ages 6 and older, and camp will focus on the basics of horse care, including general riding instruction, grooming and care, breeds and anatomy, saddling and equipment, feeding and handling, horseback games and crafts, live demonstrations from professionals and so much more! Registration will include a tshirt and entry to the end of camp conclusion “fun show”. Parents can register for March Break (Greenville County) or April Break (Spartanburg County) AM camp (8-11 AM) or the PM camp (12-3 PM).
March 18th – 20th, 2024 (Greenville Break Camp) from 8 – 11 am or 12 pm – 3 pm for ages 6 and up.
April 1st – 3rd, 2024 ( Spartanburg Break Camp) from 8 – 11 am or 12 pm – 3 pm for ages 6 and up.
Cost is $225 per child before March 1st and $250 per child after March 1st.
This horse farm in Simpsonville is offering Spring Break camp for ages 6-16 that includes riding lessons, stable care, and arts and crafts. Riders must bring a bagged lunch and change of clothes and wear long pants and shoes with a smooth sole like heeled boots.
March 18-21, 2024 – Monday – Thursday from 10 am – 2 pm
$285/person with a $85 deposit required to hold your child spot.
March 18-22, 2024, 9 am to 4 pm, Ages 5 +
Half-Day, Full Day, Single Day, or Full Week options ranging from $65 to $395
March 20 – 24, 2024, 8-hour full-day camp
Full-day camp. Weekly rates and daily rates available ranging from $85 per day to $250 per week.
Are you looking for a Spartanburg spring break camp for your kids? Spring break for Spartanburg school districts is April 1st-5th, 2024. See our spring break camp list below and let us know if we missed one!
Looking for more things to do during spring break in Spartanburg? Here’s our list of 100 Things to Do Over Spring Break in Spartanburg, SC.
Offers full-day spring break camp for children 5 – 14 years old. The camp will be at the Middle Tyger and Willis Road brances. Registration closes March 29th, 2024.
April 1-5, 2024- Monday through Friday 7 am – 6 pm.
$130 per child for YMCA members | $200 for non-members
Day camp for ages 3 through rising 7th grade. The camp is offered for the full week, or you can choose to do drop-in days. Preregistration required.
April 1-5, 2024 – Monday through Friday, 7:30 am to 5:30 pm.
$200 for full week | $50 per day
Offers full-day martial arts spring break camp for children in grades 4K-8th grade. Includes field trips, martial arts lessons, and snacks.
April 1-5, 2024- Monday through Friday 9 am – 4 pm.
$199 with a $20 registration fee
Are you planning on sending your kids to a spring break camp?
Spartanburg, SC, also known at the Hub City, has a little of everything for families: amazing parks, cultural venues, a bustling food scene, plus a walkable and growing downtown with shops and lots of things to do. Residents of Spartanburg enjoy ever-changing seasonal festivities and holiday traditions. Children have a wide variety of educational options. It’s all right here in Spartanburg, SC!
Things to Do in Spartanburg, SC: If you’re looking for things to do in Spartanburg, this is your list. It is our giant guide of things to do near Spartanburg full of adventures and things to discover in the Hub City.
You’ll find special seasonal events, festivals, and not-to-miss fun activities in our seasonal guides to Spartanburg.
Spartanburg Restaurant Guide: Want to find the perfect place to grab a bite to eat? No matter what type of cuisine you’re after or dining experience you’re looking for, you’ll find it here in the Spartanburg, SC Restaurant Guide.
Restaurants Where Kids Eat Free (or for cheap!) in Spartanburg: Check out some restaurants that offer deals on kids meals.
Private Schools near Spartanburg: Use our list to find the private school option that’s right for your family.
Preschools Near Spartanburg: There are a lot of preschool options near Spartanburg. Use our list to sort by location, hours and program offered.
Homeschooling in the Upstate: If you’re a homeschooling family in Spartanburg, you’ll want to bookmark this guide. It’s full of resources, classes, field trip opportunities and more.
Afterschool Care Near Spartanburg: Find the afterschool care your child needs in our Afterschool Care Guide.
Guide to Spartanburg School Districts: Find information for each of Spartanburg’s seven public school districts.
Spartanburg, SC Back to School Guide: Time for school to start? Here’s everything you need to know.
Spartanburg Schools News and Updates: Things at school can change pretty quickly. Find the newest updates from Spartanburg districts on our news page.
Birthday Guide: Where to Host a Birthday Party Near Spartanburg: Find the best place to host a birthday party in Spartanburg, SC
Here’s even more fun things to do near Greenville, SC!
Need some ideas for fun things to do on Sunday? While having kids and keeping them entertained isn’t exactly the typical R&R of a Sunday, making memories and enjoying each other’s company are certainly on the list of desires for Sundays. So here you go – we’ve come up with two lists of 20+ things to do on Sundays split into indoor and outdoor activities. Now go have some fun and enjoy some quality time with your kids before Monday morning!
Searching for something fun to do in Greenville, SC? Check out our list of 50+ Amazing Things to do in Greenville, SC to start the fun!
Swamp Rabbit Cafe is great for a relaxed Sunday. Grab a coffee, scone, and delicious stecca, and then hang out in the enclosed play area for a couple of hours while the little ones play. I’ve met some great parents here and love the relaxing feel (and good food) of the cafe. Stay for lunch and indulge in their wood-fired pizza.
205 Cedar Lane, Greenville
Sunday hours: 7:30 am – 7 pm
Put together a lunch, snacks, and drinks on Saturday night, and head out to your favorite trail on Sunday morning. Lake Conestee is great for small kids and offers some sections of paved trails. Another option is to head to Yellow Branch Falls in Walhalla for an incredible three-mile hike to a gorgeous waterfall. Or go to Table Rock State Park and do the two-mile Carrick Creek Trail for a scenic hike. There are so many trails within a couple of hours of Greenville that cater to all levels of skills.
Here’s a great Hiking Guide we’ve put together to help you.
A great Sunday family activity is a baseball game at Fluor Field over the summer. They even have a playground on site plus a big, grassy area for kids to run around in while you watch all the action on the field. Sunday games are often in the late afternoon and kids can run the bases after the game. You’ll also find some excellent events throughout the year at Fluor Field that tend to run the entire weekend, Sunday included.
Fluor Field, 945 South Main Street, Greenville
Located right outside of Asheville and a little over an hour from Greenville, the WNC Nature Center is a great option for Sunday entertainment. The Nature Center is like a zoo except I’d argue even cooler. They have several playgrounds inside the campus plus all of their animals are local to the area so it’s educational and interesting. Learn more in our KA review of the Western North Carolina Nature Center.
75 Gashes Creek Road, Asheville, NC
Sunday Hours: 10 am – 3:30 pm (Park closes at 4:30 pm)
There are lots of other family-friendly breweries in our area that are open on Sunday and are great places to relax with a brew and good food while the kids play.
Greenville is dotted with playgrounds all over the place so it’s not too hard to find a good one to take the family to for some outdoor fun. Here is our list of our readers’ 5 Favorite Playgrounds and here’s another list of 9 More Awesome Parks & Playgrounds. You can also see our Playground and Parks Reviews page.
The Swamp Rabbit Trail is one of the best places to ride a bike in the whole state. You can pick it up at several points in Greenville and it’s a fun activity to do as a family, especially if you love being active together. You can also check out the Doodle Trail in Easley for a fun-filled bike riding day!
Here are some other great trails to ride your bike.
Looking for a thrill? Flying Rabbit Adventures located off of Laurens Road in Greenville, has a ropes course that will challenge your entire family. They are open on Sundays, so get outside and enjoy the adventure.
821 Laurens Road, Greenville, SC
Sunday hours: 9 am – 5 pm
Flying Rabbit Adventures is awesome! Read our review of this awesome ropes course near Downtown Greenville, SC.
Those lazy Sundays are a particularly good reason to grab a TCMU membership – it’s so easy to head over there and spend hours among all the exhibits and interactive games. A boring Sunday could be a good excuse just to go check out one of the most popular attractions for families in Greenville. If you’re in Spartanburg, that location is also open and it’s just $7 to get in or free if you’re already a TCMU member.
300 College Street, Greenville
130 Magnolia Street, Spartanburg
Sunday hours: 11 am – 5 pm
This huge indoor rock-climbing facility in Easley is a lot of fun! They have the nation’s highest indoor climbing wall at 84 feet high plus have a great little room for smaller kids. You can have hours of entertainment here. You can also find some additional indoor and outdoor rock climbing gyms near Greenville in our handy guide.
2121 Farrs Bridge Road, Easley
Sunday hours: Noon-8 pm
An indoor playland with laser tag, a movie theater, an arcade, and bowling are all part of The Big E in Gaffney. It’s a bit of a hike from Greenville but worth it to spend lots of time together with friends and family.
Exit 90 off of I-85 at the Gaffney Premium Outlet Mall
Sunday hours: 10 am – 8 pm
Enjoy mini golf, go-karts, an indoor playground, laser tag, a batting cage, an arcade, bumper boats, and more at Frankie’s Fun Park.
45 Park Woodruff Drive, Greenville
Sunday hours: Noon – 10 pm
Most Greenville Library branches are not open on Sundays. However, the Hughes Main Library in downtown Greenville and the Five Forks branch in Simpsonville are both open on Sunday afternoons so grab the kids and your favorite book for an afternoon in the kid’s sections.
Hughes Library: 25 Heritage Green Place, Greenville
Five Forks Library: 104 Sunnydale Drive, Simpsonville
Sunday hours: 2 pm – 6 pm
Take your kids to Barnes & Noble for the free train table and LEGO table. These can keep most kids entertained for a good while. And it’s free. You can also spend a few dollars and grab a coffee at the in-house Starbucks.
735 Haywood Road, Greenville (Sunday hours: 10 am – 7 pm)
1125 Woodruff Road Suite 1810, Greenville (Sunday hours: 10 am – 7 pm)
With awesome rotating exhibits and permanent ones about the history of the Upstate, the Upcountry History Museum is a great option for indoor fun on Sundays.
540 Buncombe Street, Greenville
Sunday hours: 1 pm – 5 pm
Most Sundays from 2 pm – 3 pm, the Greenville County Museum of Art has a program called Sundays at 2 that features music or family art adventures. And it’s free! Check beforehand to make sure you don’t have to register ahead of time.
420 College Street, Greenville
Sunday hours: 1-5 pm
Spending a rainy or cold day indoors on a Sunday is a good idea – even better when it’s someplace where kids can get out lots of energy. Trampoline Parks Big Air, DEFY, Urban Air, and Sky Zone are all open on Sundays. Kangaroo Jax and The Pavilion are both open on Sundays for indoor fun.
The indoor entertainment facility, Spare Time hosts a state-of-the-art bowling alley, arcade, birthday parties, and an escape room. It’s an indoor playground for any age.
822 Congaree Road, Greenville
Sunday hours: 10 am – 11 pm
Get out stress by taking a bat and smashing lots of things in an enclosed (and safe) space at Mad Smash in Taylors Mill. Kids ages 8+ can participate!
250 Mills Street, Taylors
Open Sundays by appointment
There are a handful of roller skating and ice skating rinks in Greenville, which are great options for spending time indoors on a Sunday. During the winter, you can skate outdoors in downtown Greenville right near the Peace Center. See individual sites for Sunday hours.
Golden Lanes & Golden Skate, 108 Balcome Boulevard, Simpsonville
The Pavilion, 400 Scottswood Road, Greer
Roller Sports Skating Rink, 328 W. Main Street, Taylors
Ice on Main, Village Green, Greenville (only during winter)
Head to the Bon Secours Wellness Arena and watch our city’s minor league ice hockey team, the Greenville Swamp Rabbits, play on a Sunday. They usually have at least one Sunday home game a month.
Why is an outdoor store on this list? Because Bass Pro Shops has pretty neat animals on display that kids love. They also have a small aquarium with lots of cool fish in the back of the store. And Santa is there most Sundays during the holiday season. And it’s free. Be sure to taste-test the fudge (and then buy a few pounds because it’s amazing).
1025 Woodruff Road, Suite H101, Greenville
Sunday hours: 10 am – 7 pm
Besides the obvious shopping, Haywood Mall has a small indoor play area perfect for smaller kids.
700 Haywood Road, Greenville
Sunday hours: Noon – 7 pm
What’s your go-to family destination on a lazy Sunday afternoon?
You can also find events throughout the Upstate in the Kidding Around Events Calendar! You will find educational events, festivals, free events, and more on the calendar.
