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Kid-Friendly Things to Do in Greenville, SC This Weekend
It’s nearly the weekend; let’s make it a good one! Whether you’re in the mood for family fun, local festivals, or something totally new, the Upstate’s calendar is packed. Here are some of the top events happening this month. Be sure to browse our full event directory for even more! Thank you to our sponsors. Sponsored events are marked as such.
Weekend Events September 2026
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Events September 4th – 6th, 2026
| Date/Time | Event | |
|---|---|---|
September 4, 2026
10:00 am - 9:30 pm |
NC Apple Festival
at Downtown Hendersonville, Hendersonville NC |
|
| 🆓 | September 4, 2026
11:00 am - 12:00 pm |
Revolutionary War Review Homeschool Friday – Lexington & Concord
at Anderson County Museum, Anderson SC |
September 4, 2026
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm |
Paper Mache Animal Camp
at The Painted Palmetto Art Studio, Spartanburg SC |
|
| 🆓 | September 4, 2026
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm |
Kid's Play: LEGO
at Boiling Springs Library, Boiling Springs SC |
September 4, 2026
4:30 pm - 7:30 pm |
Friday Starry Nights at Roper Mountain Science Center
at Roper Mountain Science Center, Greenville SC |
|
| 🆓 | September 4, 2026
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm |
GCCA Nightshifts
at Greenville Center for the Creative Arts, Greenville SC |
| 💙🆓 | September 4, 2026
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm |
Hot Air Affair (Hot Air Balloon Festival)at Anderson Sports & Entertainment Center, Anderson SC |
| 🆓 | September 4, 2026
5:30 pm - 8:00 pm |
George I. Theisen Family YMCA Backyard Bash
at George I. Theisen Family YMCA, Travelers Rest SC |
| 🆓 | September 4, 2026
5:30 pm - 9:30 pm |
Oscar Mayer Wienermobile
at Downtown Greenville, Greenville SC |
| 💙 | September 4, 2026
8:00 pm - 10:30 pm |
Madworld Haunted Attraction Opening Day
at Madworld Haunted Attraction, Piedmont SC |
| 💙🆓 | September 5, 2026
7:00 am - 9:00 pm |
Hot Air Affair (Hot Air Balloon Festival) & Rural Ag Expoat Anderson Sports & Entertainment Center, Anderson SC |
| 🆓 | September 5, 2026
8:00 am - 12:00 pm |
TD Saturday Market- Downtown Greenville
at Downtown Greenville, Greenville SC |
| 🆓 | September 5, 2026
8:30 am - 12:00 pm |
TR Farmers Market- Downtown Travelers Rest
at Trailblazer Park (Travelers Rest), Travelers Rest SC |
September 5, 2026
9:00 am - 11:00 am |
Donuts with the Donkeys
at Donkey River Farm, Liberty SC |
|
| 🆓 | September 5, 2026
9:00 am - 1:00 pm |
Fretwell Market
at Fretwell Market, Spartanburg SC |
| 🆓 | September 5, 2026
9:00 am - 12:00 pm |
Home Depot Kids Workshop
|
September 5, 2026
9:30 am - 10:30 am |
Knee-high Naturalists
at Conestee Nature Preserve, Greenville SC |
|
September 5, 2026
10:00 am - 12:00 pm |
Kids Chocolatier Club- Chocolate Cookie Pencils
at Chocolate Artworks, Mauldin SC |
|
| 🆓 | September 5, 2026
10:00 am - 2:00 pm |
Little Lands
at Other Lands Brewery, Greenville SC |
September 5, 2026
10:00 am - 9:30 pm |
NC Apple Festival
at Downtown Hendersonville, Hendersonville NC |
|
| 🆓 | September 5, 2026
10:00 am - 11:00 am |
Storytime on the Steps
at M. Judson Booksellers, Greenville SC |
September 5, 2026
10:00 am - 5:00 pm |
Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum: The Exhibit
at Upcountry History Museum, Greenville SC |
|
| 🆓 | September 5, 2026
11:00 am - 1:00 pm |
Kids Club - Ace Hardware Williamston and Honea Path
|
| 🆓 | September 5, 2026
11:00 am - 11:00 pm |
Saturdays in the South: A LAbor Day Weekend Tailgate
at PKL Park, Greenville SC |
September 5, 2026
12:00 pm - 6:00 pm |
Labor Day Luau Float-a-Palooza
at Saluda Lake Landing, Greenville SC |
|
September 5, 2026
12:00 pm - 3:00 pm |
Sock Puppet Party!
at The Painted Palmetto Art Studio, Spartanburg SC |
|
September 5, 2026
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
Music in the Woods at Paris Mountain State Park
at Paris Mountain State Park, Greenville SC |
|
| 🆓 | September 5, 2026
2:00 pm - 8:00 pm |
Oscar Mayer Wienermobile
at Anderson Civic Center, Anderson SC |
| 🆓 | September 5, 2026
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm |
2026 Music in the Park
at Trailblazer Park (Travelers Rest), Travelers Rest SC |
September 5, 2026
8:00 pm - 11:00 pm |
Madworld Haunted Attractions
at Madworld Haunted Attraction, Piedmont SC |
Events September 11th – 13th, 2026
| Date/Time | Event | |
|---|---|---|
| 💙🆓 | September 8, 2026 - September 11, 2026
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm |
Pepsi 6th Birthday Club Pickup- September
at Greenville Pepsi Bottling Plant, Greenville Sc |
September 11, 2026
10:00 am - 8:00 pm |
South Carolina Apple Festival
at Downtown Westminster, Westminster SC |
|
| 🆓 | September 11, 2026
10:00 am - 10:30 am |
Twinkle Bear Goes to the Ballet
at Hughes Main Library, Greenville SC |
September 11, 2026
4:30 pm - 7:30 pm |
Friday Starry Nights at Roper Mountain Science Center
at Roper Mountain Science Center, Greenville SC |
|
September 11, 2026
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm |
Indie Craft Parade 2026
at Judson Mill District, Greenville SC |
|
| 🆓 | September 11, 2026
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm |
16th Annual SOOIE BBQ Cook-Off – Anything Butt Competition
at Mauldin Cultural Center, Mauldin SC |
September 11, 2026
7:30 pm - 10:00 pm |
Newsies, the Broadway Musical
at The Younts Center for the Performing Arts, Fountain Inn SC |
|
September 11, 2026
8:00 pm - 11:00 pm |
Madworld Haunted Attractions
at Madworld Haunted Attraction, Piedmont SC |
|
| 🆓 | September 12, 2026
8:00 am - 12:00 pm |
TD Saturday Market- Downtown Greenville
at Downtown Greenville, Greenville SC |
| 🆓 | September 12, 2026
8:30 am - 12:00 pm |
TR Farmers Market- Downtown Travelers Rest
at Trailblazer Park (Travelers Rest), Travelers Rest SC |
| 🆓 | September 12, 2026
10:00 am - 10:30 am |
Lollipops Concert: Mole Music and the GSO String Quartet
at Blue Ridge Library Branch, Greer SC |
September 12, 2026
10:00 am - 5:00 pm |
South Carolina Apple Festival
at Downtown Westminster, Westminster SC |
|
| 🆓 | September 12, 2026
10:00 am - 11:00 am |
Storytime on the Steps
at M. Judson Booksellers, Greenville SC |
September 12, 2026
10:00 am - 5:00 pm |
Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum: The Exhibit
at Upcountry History Museum, Greenville SC |
|
| 🆓 | September 12, 2026
11:00 am - 3:00 pm |
16th Annual SOOIE BBQ Cook-Off – Main Event
at Mauldin Cultural Center, Mauldin SC |
| 🆓 | September 12, 2026
11:00 am - 12:00 pm |
JC Penney Kids Zone Workshop
|
| 🆓 | September 12, 2026
11:00 am - 4:00 pm |
Second Saturdays at the Seay House
at Seay House, Spartanburg SC |
| 🆓 | September 12, 2026
11:00 am - 3:00 pm |
September Market at The Point
at The Market at the Point, Greenville SC |
| 🆓 | September 12, 2026
11:30 am - 12:00 pm |
Lollipops Concert: Mole Music and the GSO String Quartet
at Hughes Main Library, Greenville SC |
| 🆓 | September 12, 2026
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
Egypt heavenly birthday/shaken baby syndrome awareness event
at Kroc Center, Greenville SC |
September 12, 2026
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
Music in the Woods at Paris Mountain State Park
at Paris Mountain State Park, Greenville SC |
|
September 12, 2026
2:00 pm - 6:00 pm |
Music on the Mountain
at Table Rock State Park, Pickens SC |
|
| 🆓 | September 12, 2026
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm |
2026 Music in the Park
at Trailblazer Park (Travelers Rest), Travelers Rest SC |
September 12, 2026
7:00 pm - 9:30 pm |
Greenville Triumph vs Fort Wayne FC
at Greenville Triumph Soccer, Greenville SC |
|
September 12, 2026
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm |
The Sounds of Simon & Garfunkel
at Pickens Performing Arts Center, Pickens sc |
|
September 12, 2026
8:00 pm - 11:00 pm |
Madworld Haunted Attractions
at Madworld Haunted Attraction, Piedmont SC |
|
| 🆓 | September 13, 2026
11:00 am - 2:00 pm |
Greer Farmers Market - Mushroom Celebration
at Greer City Park, Greer SC |
| 🆓 | September 13, 2026
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
Market on Mill (Full Family)
at Market on Mill, Inman SC |
Events September 18th – 20th, 2026
| Date/Time | Event | |
|---|---|---|
| 🆓 | September 18, 2026
9:30 am - 11:30 am |
Computer Basics for Beginners
at Middle Tyger Library, Lyman SC |
| 💙🆓 | September 18, 2026
10:00 am - 7:00 pm |
Upstate Kids Consignment Sale - Greenvilleat Greenville Convention Center, Greenville SC |
| 🆓 | September 18, 2026
10:00 am - 10:30 am |
Yoga Story Time
at Hughes Main Library, Greenville SC |
| 🆓 | September 18, 2026
12:00 pm - 9:00 pm |
Oktoberfest Saturday in Greer
at Greer Station, Downtown Greer SC |
September 18, 2026
1:30 pm - 5:00 pm |
Afternoon Explorations at RMSC
at Roper Mountain Science Center, Greenville SC |
|
September 18, 2026
4:30 pm - 7:30 pm |
Friday Starry Nights at Roper Mountain Science Center
at Roper Mountain Science Center, Greenville SC |
|
September 18, 2026
5:00 pm - 10:00 pm |
Upstate Renaissance Faire
at Hollywild Animal Preserve, Wellford SC |
|
September 18, 2026
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm |
Light Up the Night Silent Disco benefitting Adoption Helpers
at Bridgeway Station, Mauldin SC |
|
| 💙 | September 18, 2026
7:30 pm - 9:15 pm |
James and the Giant Peach
at South Carolina Children's Theatre, Greenville SC |
September 18, 2026
8:00 pm - 11:00 pm |
Madworld Haunted Attractions
at Madworld Haunted Attraction, Piedmont SC |
|
| 🆓 | September 19, 2026
8:00 am - 9:00 pm |
Oktoberfest at the Landing ( 9/19 - 10/11)
at Saluda Lake Landing, Greenville SC |
| 🆓 | September 19, 2026
8:00 am - 12:00 pm |
TD Saturday Market- Downtown Greenville
at Downtown Greenville, Greenville SC |
| 💙🆓 | September 19, 2026
8:00 am - 2:00 pm |
Upstate Kids Consignment Sale - Greenville (50% Off Day!)at Greenville Convention Center, Greenville SC |
| 🆓 | September 19, 2026
8:30 am - 12:00 pm |
TR Farmers Market- Apple Festival & Season End
at Trailblazer Park (Travelers Rest), Travelers Rest SC |
| 🆓 | September 19, 2026
9:00 am - 2:00 pm |
Maker's Market at Bible Baptist Church Simpsonville
at Bible Baptist Church, Simpsonville SC |
| 🆓 | September 19, 2026
10:00 am - 11:00 am |
Storytime on the Steps
at M. Judson Booksellers, Greenville SC |
September 19, 2026
10:00 am - 6:00 pm |
Upstate Renaissance Faire
at Hollywild Animal Preserve, Wellford SC |
|
September 19, 2026
10:00 am - 5:00 pm |
Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum: The Exhibit
at Upcountry History Museum, Greenville SC |
|
| 🆓 | September 19, 2026
11:00 am - 5:00 pm |
Fall for Spartanburg Festival
at Downtown Spartanburg, Spartanburg SC |
September 19, 2026
11:00 am - 3:00 pm |
GCCA Art Supply Flea Market
at Greenville Center for the Creative Arts, Greenville SC |
|
September 19, 2026
11:00 am - 6:00 pm |
Walhalla Hispanic Heritage Festival
|
|
| 💙 | September 19, 2026
2:00 pm - 3:45 pm |
James and the Giant Peachat South Carolina Children's Theatre, Greenville SC |
September 19, 2026
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
Music in the Woods at Paris Mountain State Park
at Paris Mountain State Park, Greenville SC |
|
September 19, 2026
4:00 pm - 8:00 pm |
Greenville Roller Derby vs. Appalachian Roller Derby Double Header
at Pavilion Recreation Complex, Taylors SC |
|
| 🆓 | September 19, 2026
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm |
schleich® Horse Jump Make & Take
at Imperial Mercantile & Outfitters, Mill Spring NC |
| 🆓 | September 19, 2026
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm |
2026 Music in the Park
at Trailblazer Park (Travelers Rest), Travelers Rest SC |
| 🆓 | September 19, 2026
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm |
Foothills Philharmonic 27th Season Opening Night – Americana
at Christ Church Episcopal School, Greenville SC |
| 💙 | September 19, 2026
7:00 pm - 8:45 pm |
James and the Giant Peachat South Carolina Children's Theatre, Greenville SC |
September 19, 2026
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm |
The Summer Stampede Rodeo
at Famoda Farm, Taylors SC |
|
September 19, 2026
8:00 pm - 11:00 pm |
Madworld Haunted Attractions
at Madworld Haunted Attraction, Piedmont SC |
Events September 25th – 27th, 2026
| Date/Time | Event | |
|---|---|---|
September 25, 2026
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm |
Spartanburg History Lunch & Learn (Ages 13+)
at Chapman Cultural Center, Spartanburg SC |
|
September 25, 2026
1:30 pm - 5:00 pm |
Afternoon Explorations at RMSC
at Roper Mountain Science Center, Greenville SC |
|
September 25, 2026
4:30 pm - 7:30 pm |
Friday Starry Nights at Roper Mountain Science Center
at Roper Mountain Science Center, Greenville SC |
|
September 25, 2026
5:00 pm - 10:00 pm |
Denver Downs Fall Festival- Opening Weekend
at Denver Downs Farm, Anderson SC |
|
September 25, 2026
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm |
Parents Night Out
at Yellowbobbypins Art Camp, Greenville SC |
|
September 25, 2026
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm |
Mother Son Dance
at Easley YMCA, Easley SC |
|
| 💙 | September 25, 2026
7:00 pm - 8:45 pm |
James and the Giant Peachat South Carolina Children's Theatre, Greenville SC |
September 25, 2026
7:30 pm |
Our Town (Theater Production)
at Mauldin Cultural Center, Mauldin SC |
|
September 25, 2026
8:00 pm - 11:00 pm |
Madworld Haunted Attractions
at Madworld Haunted Attraction, Piedmont SC |
|
| 🆓 | September 26, 2026
8:00 am - 11:00 am |
Cars & Coffee
at Bridgeway Station, Mauldin SC |
| 🆓 | September 26, 2026
8:00 am - 9:00 pm |
Oktoberfest at the Landing ( 9/19 - 10/11)
at Saluda Lake Landing, Greenville SC |
| 🆓 | September 26, 2026
8:00 am - 12:00 pm |
TD Saturday Market- Downtown Greenville
at Downtown Greenville, Greenville SC |
| 🆓 | September 26, 2026
9:00 am - 5:00 pm |
Inman Harvest Day Festival (Full Family)
at Downtown Inman, Inman SC |
September 26, 2026
9:00 am - 12:00 pm |
RSS Plane Pull benefiting RMHC
at Downtown Greenville Airport, Greenville SC |
|
September 26, 2026
9:00 am - 11:00 am |
Run for Kids
at Conestee Park Pavilion and Activity Lawn, Greenville SC |
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September 26, 2026
9:00 am - 12:00 pm |
Saturday: Totally Rad Art Camp
at Yellowbobbypins Art Camp, Greenville SC |
|
| 🆓 | September 26, 2026
10:00 am - 4:00 pm |
Apple Festival at Historic Bethabara Park, Winston-Salem NC
at Bethanbara Park, Winston Salem NC |
September 26, 2026
10:00 am - 1:00 pm |
Little Artists Fall Festival
at The Painted Palmetto Art Studio, Spartanburg SC |
|
| 🆓 | September 26, 2026
10:00 am - 2:00 pm |
Railfest
at Greer City Park, Greer SC |
| 🆓 | September 26, 2026
10:00 am - 11:00 am |
Storytime on the Steps
at M. Judson Booksellers, Greenville SC |
September 26, 2026
10:00 am - 5:00 pm |
Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum: The Exhibit
at Upcountry History Museum, Greenville SC |
|
September 26, 2026
10:30 am - 12:30 pm |
Downtown Spartanburg Walking Tour
at Denny’s Plaza, Spartanburg SC |
|
September 26, 2026
11:00 am - 1:00 pm |
Character Day with Mickey Mouse
at Eggs Up Grill – Greenville, Greenville SC |
|
| 💙 | September 26, 2026
11:00 am - 4:00 pm |
FALL HARVEST DAYS AT THE UNICORN FARM®!at Hidden Pastures Unicorn Farm, Fountain Inn SC |
| 💙 | September 26, 2026
2:00 pm - 3:45 pm |
James and the Giant Peachat South Carolina Children's Theatre, Greenville SC |
September 26, 2026
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
Music in the Woods at Paris Mountain State Park
at Paris Mountain State Park, Greenville SC |
|
September 26, 2026
2:00 pm |
Our Town (Theater Production, Matinee)
at Mauldin Cultural Center, Mauldin SC |
|
| 🆓 | September 26, 2026
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
Screentember: Shrek
at Headquarters Library, Spartanburg SC |
| 🆓 | September 26, 2026
3:00 pm - 8:00 pm |
Fall Family Festival & Market
at The Gathering Farm, Moore SC |
September 26, 2026
3:30 pm - 6:30 pm |
6th Annual Hops & Herons Beer Festival
at Conestee Nature Preserve, Greenville SC |
Looking for more ways to fill your weekend or week with things to do?
If the scheduled events and festivals aren’t piquing your interest, try these great things to do on the weekend with the family.
- Apples are ready! Head to the apple orchard.
- Have fun this Labor Day weekend!
- Take a day trip to one of these Southeastern cities.
- Explore the Game Garage in Spartanburg.
- Head to Paris Mountain State Park for hiking.
- Take a day trip to Hendersonville and see some model trains.
- Launch a kayak at Lake Cooley.
- Visit the NC Arboretum!
- Have a toddler? These activities are FREE!
- Visit one of Greenville’s many fantastic restaurants
- Spend the day in Fountain Inn.
- Check out our complete guide to parks near Greenville and Spartanburg.
- Eat and play at one of these kid-friendly restaurants near Greenville, SC
- Things to Do Outside
- Things to Do Indoors
For a HUGE list of things to do year-round in the Upstate, don’t miss our
Guide to Things to Do in
Greenville and Upstate, SC.
Theater, Shows, and Sporting Events
Theatre & Concerts
| Date/Time | Event | |
|---|---|---|
| 🆓 | September 3, 2026
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm |
Live & Local on the Porch at The Commons
at The Commons, Greenville SC |
| 🆓 | September 5, 2026
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm |
2026 Music in the Park
at Trailblazer Park (Travelers Rest), Travelers Rest SC |
| 💙🆓 | September 6, 2026
4:00 pm - 10:00 pm |
27th Annual Michelin Celebrate Anderson
at Anderson Sports & Entertainment Center, Anderson SC |
September 11, 2026
7:30 pm - 10:00 pm |
Newsies, the Broadway Musical
at The Younts Center for the Performing Arts, Fountain Inn SC |
|
| 🆓 | September 12, 2026
10:00 am - 10:30 am |
Lollipops Concert: Mole Music and the GSO String Quartet
at Blue Ridge Library Branch, Greer SC |
| 🆓 | September 12, 2026
11:30 am - 12:00 pm |
Lollipops Concert: Mole Music and the GSO String Quartet
at Hughes Main Library, Greenville SC |
| 🆓 | September 12, 2026
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm |
2026 Music in the Park
at Trailblazer Park (Travelers Rest), Travelers Rest SC |
September 12, 2026
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm |
The Sounds of Simon & Garfunkel
at Pickens Performing Arts Center, Pickens sc |
|
| 🆓 | September 14, 2026
10:00 am - 10:30 am |
Twinkle Bear Goes to the Ballet
at Travelers Rest Library Branch, Travelers Rest SC |
| 🆓 | September 15, 2026
10:00 am - 10:30 am |
Twinkle Bear Goes to the Ballet
at Pelham Road Library, Greenville SC |
| 🆓 | September 16, 2026
10:00 am - 10:30 am |
Twinkle Bear Goes to the Ballet
at Five Forks Library Branch, Simpsonville SC |
| 🆓 | September 17, 2026
10:00 am - 10:30 am |
Twinkle Bear Goes to the Ballet
at Simpsonville Library, Simpsonville SC |
September 17, 2026
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm |
Omnium Circus presents I'mPossible
at Brooks Center for the Performing Arts, Clemson SC |
|
| 🆓 | September 18, 2026
12:00 pm - 9:00 pm |
Oktoberfest Saturday in Greer
at Greer Station, Downtown Greer SC |
| 💙 | September 18, 2026
7:30 pm - 9:15 pm |
James and the Giant Peach
at South Carolina Children's Theatre, Greenville SC |
| 🆓 | September 19, 2026
8:00 am - 9:00 pm |
Oktoberfest at the Landing ( 9/19 - 10/11)
at Saluda Lake Landing, Greenville SC |
| 💙 | September 19, 2026
2:00 pm - 3:45 pm |
James and the Giant Peachat South Carolina Children's Theatre, Greenville SC |
| 🆓 | September 19, 2026
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm |
2026 Music in the Park
at Trailblazer Park (Travelers Rest), Travelers Rest SC |
| 🆓 | September 19, 2026
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm |
Foothills Philharmonic 27th Season Opening Night – Americana
at Christ Church Episcopal School, Greenville SC |
| 💙 | September 19, 2026
7:00 pm - 8:45 pm |
James and the Giant Peachat South Carolina Children's Theatre, Greenville SC |
Free Things to Do Happening This Month
We love free things to do! The events below happening in the Upstate are all “free,” meaning they have no admission charge to attend. Check out all the free events on our event directory!
| Date/Time | Event | |
|---|---|---|
| 🆓 | September 3, 2026
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm |
Oscar Mayer Wienermobile
at Harris Teeter – Downtown, Greenville SC |
| 🆓 | September 3, 2026
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm |
Live & Local on the Porch at The Commons
at The Commons, Greenville SC |
| 🆓 | September 4, 2026
11:00 am - 12:00 pm |
Revolutionary War Review Homeschool Friday – Lexington & Concord
at Anderson County Museum, Anderson SC |
| 🆓 | September 4, 2026
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm |
Kid's Play: LEGO
at Boiling Springs Library, Boiling Springs SC |
| 🆓 | September 4, 2026
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm |
GCCA Nightshifts
at Greenville Center for the Creative Arts, Greenville SC |
| 💙🆓 | September 4, 2026
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm |
Hot Air Affair (Hot Air Balloon Festival)at Anderson Sports & Entertainment Center, Anderson SC |
| 🆓 | September 4, 2026
5:30 pm - 8:00 pm |
George I. Theisen Family YMCA Backyard Bash
at George I. Theisen Family YMCA, Travelers Rest SC |
| 🆓 | September 4, 2026
5:30 pm - 9:30 pm |
Oscar Mayer Wienermobile
at Downtown Greenville, Greenville SC |
| 💙🆓 | September 5, 2026
7:00 am - 9:00 pm |
Hot Air Affair (Hot Air Balloon Festival) & Rural Ag Expoat Anderson Sports & Entertainment Center, Anderson SC |
| 🆓 | September 5, 2026
8:00 am - 12:00 pm |
TD Saturday Market- Downtown Greenville
at Downtown Greenville, Greenville SC |
| 🆓 | September 5, 2026
8:30 am - 12:00 pm |
TR Farmers Market- Downtown Travelers Rest
at Trailblazer Park (Travelers Rest), Travelers Rest SC |
| 🆓 | September 5, 2026
9:00 am - 1:00 pm |
Fretwell Market
at Fretwell Market, Spartanburg SC |
| 🆓 | September 5, 2026
9:00 am - 12:00 pm |
Home Depot Kids Workshop
|
| 🆓 | September 5, 2026
10:00 am - 2:00 pm |
Little Lands
at Other Lands Brewery, Greenville SC |
| 🆓 | September 5, 2026
10:00 am - 11:00 am |
Storytime on the Steps
at M. Judson Booksellers, Greenville SC |
| 🆓 | September 5, 2026
11:00 am - 1:00 pm |
Kids Club - Ace Hardware Williamston and Honea Path
|
| 🆓 | September 5, 2026
11:00 am - 11:00 pm |
Saturdays in the South: A LAbor Day Weekend Tailgate
at PKL Park, Greenville SC |
| 🆓 | September 5, 2026
2:00 pm - 8:00 pm |
Oscar Mayer Wienermobile
at Anderson Civic Center, Anderson SC |
| 🆓 | September 5, 2026
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm |
2026 Music in the Park
at Trailblazer Park (Travelers Rest), Travelers Rest SC |
| 💙🆓 | September 6, 2026
7:00 am - 9:00 pm |
Hot Air Affair (Hot Air Balloon Festival) & Rural Ag Expoat Civic Center of Anderson, Anderson SC |
For more free things to do, don’t miss our huge list of
Free Things to Do Near Greenville, SC.
Educational Events This Month
There are dozens of educational activities to enjoy throughout Greenville. Check out your local library, Roper Mountain Science Center, The Children’s Museum of the Upstate, and the Upcountry History Museum for continuous educational programming.
| Date/Time | Event | |
|---|---|---|
September 3, 2026
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm |
Nature Discovery After School Club
at Conestee Nature Preserve, Greenville SC |
|
| 🆓 | September 4, 2026
11:00 am - 12:00 pm |
Revolutionary War Review Homeschool Friday – Lexington & Concord
at Anderson County Museum, Anderson SC |
| 🆓 | September 4, 2026
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm |
Kid's Play: LEGO
at Boiling Springs Library, Boiling Springs SC |
September 4, 2026
4:30 pm - 7:30 pm |
Friday Starry Nights at Roper Mountain Science Center
at Roper Mountain Science Center, Greenville SC |
|
September 5, 2026
9:00 am - 11:00 am |
Donuts with the Donkeys
at Donkey River Farm, Liberty SC |
|
September 5, 2026
9:30 am - 10:30 am |
Knee-high Naturalists
at Conestee Nature Preserve, Greenville SC |
|
September 5, 2026
10:00 am - 12:00 pm |
Kids Chocolatier Club- Chocolate Cookie Pencils
at Chocolate Artworks, Mauldin SC |
|
| 🆓 | September 5, 2026
10:00 am - 11:00 am |
Storytime on the Steps
at M. Judson Booksellers, Greenville SC |
September 5, 2026
10:00 am - 5:00 pm |
Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum: The Exhibit
at Upcountry History Museum, Greenville SC |
|
September 7, 2026
9:30 am - 11:15 am |
Music Adventure
at Swamp Rabbit Cafe, Greenville SC |
|
September 8, 2026
10:00 am - 5:00 pm |
Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum: The Exhibit
at Upcountry History Museum, Greenville SC |
|
| 🆓 | September 9, 2026
10:00 am - 12:00 pm |
Next Step Sewing-Quilting
at Headquarters Library, Spartanburg SC |
| 🆓 | September 9, 2026
10:00 am - 11:00 am |
Storytime on the Steps
at M. Judson Booksellers, Greenville SC |
| 🆓 | September 9, 2026
12:15 pm - 1:00 pm |
Music Sandwiched In
at Headquarters Library, Spartanburg SC |
| 🆓 | September 9, 2026
3:45 pm - 4:30 pm |
LEGO® Club
at Blue Ridge Library Branch, Greer SC |
| 🆓 | September 9, 2026
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm |
Teen DIY: Printmaking
at Boiling Springs Library, Boiling Springs SC |
| 🆓 | September 10, 2026
10:30 am - 11:15 am |
STEM Studies
at Five Forks Library Branch, Simpsonville SC |
| 🆓 | September 10, 2026
11:00 am - 11:45 am |
Homeschool Hangout
at Travelers Rest Library Branch, Travelers Rest SC |
| 🆓 | September 10, 2026
3:45 pm - 4:30 pm |
Pokémon Card Swap
at Five Forks Library Branch, Simpsonville SC |
| 🆓 | September 11, 2026
10:00 am - 10:30 am |
Twinkle Bear Goes to the Ballet
at Hughes Main Library, Greenville SC |
Things to Do With Younger Kids
Looking for the best things to do with your toddlers or preschoolers?
- Free things to do with toddlers near Greenville, SC
- Barnes and Noble Story Time at the Woodruff Road location, Saturdays at 10 am. Find more Story Time Events on our Story Time Round-Up
- Story Time and More, TCMU
Tuesdays through Saturdays - Storytime on the Steps
M. Judson Booksellers, Wednesdays & Saturdays - Music Adventure at Swamp Rabbit Cafe
Mondays in September (check for closures) (tickets required) - FREE Dentist Field Trip, Cherry Orchard Pediatric Dentistry, September 16th, 2026
| Date/Time | Event | |
|---|---|---|
September 5, 2026
9:00 am - 11:00 am |
Donuts with the Donkeys
at Donkey River Farm, Liberty SC |
|
September 5, 2026
9:30 am - 10:30 am |
Knee-high Naturalists
at Conestee Nature Preserve, Greenville SC |
|
| 🆓 | September 5, 2026
10:00 am - 11:00 am |
Storytime on the Steps
at M. Judson Booksellers, Greenville SC |
September 7, 2026
9:30 am - 11:15 am |
Music Adventure
at Swamp Rabbit Cafe, Greenville SC |
|
| 🆓 | September 9, 2026
10:00 am - 11:00 am |
Storytime on the Steps
at M. Judson Booksellers, Greenville SC |
| 🆓 | September 11, 2026
10:00 am - 10:30 am |
Twinkle Bear Goes to the Ballet
at Hughes Main Library, Greenville SC |
| 🆓 | September 12, 2026
10:00 am - 11:00 am |
Storytime on the Steps
at M. Judson Booksellers, Greenville SC |
September 14, 2026
9:30 am - 11:15 am |
Music Adventure
at Swamp Rabbit Cafe, Greenville SC |
|
| 💙🆓 | September 16, 2026
9:00 am - 11:00 am |
Kidding Around Field Trip: Meet the Dentist (Stress-Free!)
at Cherry Orchard Pediatric Dentistry, Greenville SC |
| 🆓 | September 16, 2026
10:00 am - 11:00 am |
STEM Storytime (Ages 2-5)
at Spartanburg Science Center, Spartanburg SC |
| 🆓 | September 16, 2026
10:00 am - 11:00 am |
Storytime on the Steps
at M. Judson Booksellers, Greenville SC |
| 🆓 | September 16, 2026
10:00 am - 10:30 am |
Twinkle Bear Goes to the Ballet
at Five Forks Library Branch, Simpsonville SC |
| 💙 | September 16, 2026
4:00 pm - 10:00 pm |
Upstate Kids Consignment Sale - Greenville (VIP Night!)
at Greenville Convention Center, Greenville SC |
| 🆓 | September 17, 2026
10:00 am - 10:30 am |
Twinkle Bear Goes to the Ballet
at Simpsonville Library, Simpsonville SC |
| 💙🆓 | September 17, 2026
10:00 am - 7:00 pm |
Upstate Kids Consignment Sale - Greenvilleat Greenville Convention Center, Greenville SC |
| 💙 | September 17, 2026
1:30 pm - 5:00 pm |
Afternoon Explorations at Roper Mountain Science Center
at Roper Mountain Science Center, Greenville SC |
| 💙🆓 | September 18, 2026
10:00 am - 7:00 pm |
Upstate Kids Consignment Sale - Greenvilleat Greenville Convention Center, Greenville SC |
| 🆓 | September 18, 2026
10:00 am - 10:30 am |
Yoga Story Time
at Hughes Main Library, Greenville SC |
| 💙🆓 | September 19, 2026
8:00 am - 2:00 pm |
Upstate Kids Consignment Sale - Greenville (50% Off Day!)at Greenville Convention Center, Greenville SC |
| 🆓 | September 19, 2026
10:00 am - 11:00 am |
Storytime on the Steps
at M. Judson Booksellers, Greenville SC |
Check out our full event calendar for tons of free events at Greenville County Library branches that offer several programs just for younger kids and babies! These events are in the morning, recurring, and occur throughout the month. If you see an event you’re interested in at a library branch, check to see if it is offered throughout the month at your local location.
Editor’s Top Picks: What Not to Miss This Month in Greenville
These are some of the events we think you will not want to miss this month in Greenville! Have one thing that would fit? Let us know!
- Starry Nights at Roper Mountain Science Center, Fridays in September (new shows!)
- Glow Golf at Take Off Mini Golf*, September 5th, 2026
- Hot Air Affair & Celebrate Anderson*, September 4th – 6th, 2026
- Madworld Haunted Attractions*, Opens September 4th, 2026
- Indie Craft Parade, September 11th – 13th, 2026
- Music in the Woods, Paris Mountain State Park, Saturdays in September
- FREE Dentist Field Trip, Cherry Orchard Pediatric Dentistry, September 16th, 2026
- James and the Giant Peach, SCCT*, Begins September 18th, 2026
- Upstate Kids Consignment Sale*, September 16th – 19th, 2026
- Railfest, Greer, September 26th, 2026
Travel Highlight
Want something a little different for Halloween this year?
Check out these campgrounds throughout SC and NC that take Halloween to the next level while you camp!