Are you looking for some fun family things to do during school break? Here are some ideas of things to do in and around Greenville to keep the kids busy during a day off of school, or to have an amazing Staycation, without ever leaving town. Our list of ideas includes both indoor and outdoor activities your family is sure to enjoy!
Also, don’t miss our Park Guide. It will help you find the perfect park near Greenville, SC to visit during your kid’s day off!
Visit Museum’s Local to Greenville
This week is the perfect time to stop in a local museum. Why not check out one of these Kidding Around Greenville’s favorites:
The Children’s Museum of the Upstate – see our Guide to TCMU for helpful tips on how to make the most of your visit! TCMU is open Tuesday – Saturday.
The Upcountry History Museum – Take some time to learn about our region’s history. UHM is open Tuesday – Sunday each week.
The Greenville County Art Museum – Touted as the premier art museum in the South, GCMA features a variety of artwork and collections. The museum is open Wednesday – Sunday.
Take A Day Trip
Hop in the car and head to one of our mom-recommended day trip destinations! We have guides for:
Explore a New Playground or Park
Why not try one of the playgrounds on this list of our top 6 playgrounds in Greenville? Or 9 More Great Parks in Greenville? Or check out our giant Kidding Around® Park Guide where you can sort the list by features you’d like in a park like swings, a basketball court, a nature trail, and more!
See the Animals at the Greenville Zoo
My kids love the Greenville Zoo with its small shady paths and a great variety of animals, plus a new baby giraffe and monkey. Remember to save time to play at Cleveland Park after your visit. The Greenville Zoo is open daily!
Try a New Sport
It may not seem like it, but cooler temperatures are on the way. There are plenty of places within short driving distances to try out a new winter sport when that mercury drops
Enjoy Free Fun in Downtown Greenville
Did you know there are so many free things to do in downtown Greenville that we created a list of 50+ free things to do downtown? We also have a similar list for parents of small children of 8 free things to do with your toddler in Greenville. So, grab your friends and family and head Downtown for the day!
Go on a Hike
Greenville has lots of great parks to hike and walk at while enjoying the great outdoors. There are some awesome places to hike with toddlers and Greenville is centrally located to many of the gorgeous state parks where our readers love to hike with their families. Hiking is the perfect way to spend quality time with your kids, so get outdoors!
And don’t forget about all the nearby beautiful waterfalls to go chasing after!
Go to the Library
I know that going to the library seems like an everyday type of adventure, but you can shake it up by attending a program, playing problem-solving games, or going to storytime. (Plus, all those books that you check out will help keep the kids from saying, “I’m bored” all day.) The library is full of audiobooks, DVDs, and even kits you can check out to learn through play at home!
Ride a Bike on the Swamp Rabbit Trail
You can rent bikes or grab your family members bikes and head down the Swamp Rabbit Trail for a day of adventures. Hang out for a bit at the Swamp Rabbit Cafe and let the kids play in the enclosed play area while you relax with a coffee. They’ve also added ping pong and some other games inside their “shed.”
Give back to the community
Why not use a day volunteering for a local charity or just take an hour to pick up trash at a local park. Here’s a list of places to volunteer with young children and here is a mom review of her experience volunteering with her kids at Meals on Wheels.
Bonus: Indoor Playground!
Greenville has a couple of amazing indoor play places for kids! Kids Play & Cafe in Easley and Judson Mill Play Cafe are two where you can visit and spend multiple hours having fun! Both of these sometimes have special events on school holidays to enjoy.
What will your family do over the next school break?
