Looking for Fun Things to Do in Greenville, SC This Weekend or This Month?
Greenville, South Carolina, always has family-friendly events going on, especially over the weekends when you’ll find fun festivals, crafting events, sporting events, theatre, concerts, and more! See what fun this month has in store for you.
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Holiday Season Events
November kicks off the holiday season, there are Thanksgiving events, but Christmas and holiday events like Santa visits, light shows, Holiday markets, and more all start in November (for the most part). Check out this list of holiday events coming up this month if you’re feeling festive!
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 November 2026
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Events November 1, 2026
★ FeaturedHalloween Weekend! October 31 and November 1st – Epic Costume Contest, Delicious Pumpkin Pizza, Bounce House Fun, Kiddy Trains and More at this Family Friendly Halloween Weekend!
Costume Contest Prizes:
Everyone dressed in costume will be entered to win:
- Event T-shirts
- Fun Farm Merch
- Family Visits
- Grand Prize: A Family Membership for up to 4 people, includes pony rides and animal food at every visit!
Join George and all the Unicorns for a magical fall celebration, plus all our friendly farm animals, including our Giant Draft Horse rescues! Come meet these gentle giants and hear their stories.
Trick or Treat at the entrance: Every child ages 3–17 receives a pre-filled bag of candy and prizes while supplies last.
Once inside, purchase tickets for:
- Pony & Unicorn Rides $10
- Animal Feed $5
- Delicious Seasonal Treats
Also included:
- Complimentary bounce houses for non-stop play
- Food truck with pizza, hot dogs, and more tasty bites
- Meet-and-greet our farmyard animals up close
- Spooky-fun kid music, self-guided games, and scavenger hunts, Haunted Barn (kid-friendly)
Tickets:
- Kids (ages 3–17): $14
- Adults: $12
- Babies (2 & under): Free!
Enjoy the Animals on the Farm and a Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt! Every kid gets a big bag of Halloween Treats with Admission frilled with candy and trinkets. Kids can Run and Play and enjoy fun in their Costumes!
Door Prizes given each hour to Winners who find Golden Tickets in their Googie Bag handed out at the Entry Gate!
This fall, step into a world of new creatures, trails & scary fall entertainment at Madworld Haunted Attractions!
You’ll be laughing & panicking at the same time. 18-Hole Mini Golf, Axe Throwing, Over Half a Mile of a Self-Guided Haunted Tour & so much more! Go experience one of America’s scariest haunts & see if you can make it out alive! Madworld has been recognized as one of the top ten scariest haunted houses in the United States, the best haunted house in Greenville SC, AND the best haunted house in South Carolina. Time to get your scare on!
Events November 6 – 8, 2026
★ FeaturedHave a child turning 6 years old in Greenville or Laurens County this month? Head to Pepsi of Greenville to pick up the birthday kids’ very own FREE Pepsi birthday party pack! This week only, your birthday kid can receive:
– 12 Pepsi Cans
– 12 Pepsi Balloons (not inflated)
– 12 Pepsi Pencils
– 12 Pepsi Tattoos
– A Pepsi party birthday certificate
Bring your child’s birth certificate to the Pepsi of Greenville office located at 751 State Park Road, Greenville, SC 29609.
– Pepsi Party Packs are available the month of or the month after your child’s 6th birthday.
– The Party Packs are available during the first full week of the month between 1–5 pm, M-F.
– Park in front of the building and enter through the front office.
Click Here to Find The Exact Dates Each Month Plus What You’ll Find in Your Prize Pack
Museum & Gallery invites homeschool families to Homeschool Days, part of its K-12 Arts Encounter programming, celebrating M&G’s 75th anniversary with a journey through art history. This Elementary (K5-5th grade) and Middle School (6th-8th grade) Lesson explores Late Renaissance (Venice, 1590s): Sacred Conversations as students learn to “read” masterworks and discover characters, symbols, and painting techniques. Sessions meet at 9:30am, noon, and 2pm. Parent attendance is optional.
The Anderson County Museum’s Homeschool Friday program for homeschool families.
Afternoon Explorations- September 17, 2026 – May 7, 2027
Begin your visit in the Environmental Science and Sustainability Building, where you’ll find The Water Story and Sustainable Future exhibits as well as the highly popular Nature Exchange
Explore Harrison Hall of Natural Science, where you’ll discover a wide variety of plants, animals, and invertebrates in the Indoor Rain Forest and Rainforest Classroom, have the chance to pet stingrays, sea stars, and horseshoe crabs in the Marine Lab, and learn about South Carolina’s major ecosystems in the Ecology Lab
- Step back in time on the Living History Farm and discover what it was like to live in the Backcountry of 19th-century South Carolina.
- Have a larger-than-life adventure as you search for young and adult dinosaurs on our ever-popular Dinosaur Adventure Trail.
- Tap into the power of imagination through creative play at the Pirate Adventure and Dinosaur Playgrounds.
- Immerse yourself in the beauty of nature as you stroll through the Butterfly Garden.
👉PURCHASE TICKETS HERE> Afternoon Explorations
And don’t miss our themed Special Event Days held throughout the year that include:
- October 16 – Science Magic
- November 20 – Fall on the Farm
- December 11 – Grinchy Christmas
- January 15 – Winterfest
- February 19 – Future Engineers
- March 12 – Dinosaur Adventure
- April 23 – A Pirate’s Life for Me
Click Here to Learn more about Roper Mountain Science Center and all of its fantastic programming!
🏠🎄 Gingerbread House Decorating Competition
Get creative this Christmas and join us for our Gingerbread House Decorating Competition at The Painted Palmetto Art Studio! Participants of all ages are invited to decorate a wooden gingerbread house and compete for a chance to win a $50 Painted Palmetto Gift Card!
Here’s how it works:
🎨 Pick Up Your House: Starting Friday, November 6th, stop by The Painted Palmetto to pick up your wooden gingerbread house.
✨ Let Your Creativity Shine: Decorate your house however you like! Anything goes when it comes to creativity, but please remember that no edible materials are allowed on your house.
🏠 Return Your Creation: All decorated houses must be returned to The Painted Palmetto by Friday, December 4th, to be entered into the competition.
🗳️ Vote for Your Favorites: Stop by the studio December 5th–12th to view the amazing creations and cast your vote!
🏆 Winner Announcement: The winner will be announced after closing on Saturday, December 12th.
Prizes will be awarded to the top three winners, with first place taking home a $50 Painted Palmetto Gift Card!
Whether you go traditional, whimsical, colorful, or completely over-the-top, we can’t wait to see what you create! Gather your family, unleash your imagination, and help us fill the studio with a little extra Christmas magic! 🎅🎄
Friday nights are for space exploration at Roper Mountain Science Center. Friday Starry Nights invite families to relax under the stars inside the planetarium and enjoy immersive astronomy shows that change throughout the evening. It’s an easy, engaging way to spark curiosity about the night sky, whether it’s your first visit or a returning favorite. On clear nights, be sure to head over after your show to the Charles E. Daniel Observatory refractor to see through the telescope!
👉Get your tickets here > Roper Mountain Science Center
Friday Nights in October
4:30pm – Starry Nights – Spooky Science
6:00pm – Starry Nights- Solar Superstorm
7:30pm – Starry Nights – A Race Through Space
Remaining dates for 2026:
Friday – 11/6/26, 11/13/26, 11/20/26, 12/4/26
4:30pm – Starry Nights – Cosmic Adventure
6:00pm – Starry Nights – Solar Superstorms
7:30pm – Starry Nights – A Race Through Space
Location:
T.C. Hooper Planetarium
Roper Mountain Science Center, Greenville, SC
Find out more about Friday Starry Nights and why we LOVE this planetarium in our review of RMSC!
Take an after-dark stroll through a lighted pumpkin trail, wander the candy cane forest, or rent your own private bonfire while live musicians set the mood.
Saturdays in October bring fireworks too – don’t miss it!
📍 Anderson, SC
Purchase Tickets🎟️ denverdownsfarm.com
Pumpkin Nights runs alongside the Fall Festival, select dates September 25 – November 14.
Fireworks light up the sky every Saturday in October.
Festival Hours: Fridays 5–10 pm (Sept/Oct) or 5–9 pm (Nov);
Saturdays 10 am–10 pm (Sept/Oct) or 10 am–9 pm (Nov).
Sundays 12 pm – 6 pm
Bonfire rentals and photo pass sessions available at the gate or online.
The holiday season kicks off at Haywood Mall with Santa’s arrival! Enjoy a festive family evening with free holiday activities, character appearances, and live performances. Santa arrives at the Texas de Brazil entrance before heading to his set to meet families. The first 100 children to visit Santa’s helpers at that entrance will get a ticket for a free gift. Bring it to Santa’s set that evening to receive your gift and meet Santa. Photos with Santa will be available for purchase.
Drop the kids off for a fun evening of their own at South Carolina Children’s Theatre! Kid’s Night Out starts with drama activities, then crafts, a milk-and-cookies snack and a movie. Pajamas encouraged, and bring a favorite blanket and pillow. This night’s theme: Hogwarts!.
The Greer Children’s Theatre production of Trolls The Musical Jr., November 6th-8th and November 13th-15th. Fridays at 7pm and Saturdays and Sundays at 2pm at The Cannon Centre in Greer SC. Adults $20, Students/Seniors $15 and Children under 4 $10. Purchase tickets @ Greerculturalarts.com or call 864-848-5383 and leave a message.
One mansion. Six suspects. Multiple endings. A storm rages outside Boddy Manor, but inside, six mysterious guests gather for a dinner party that turns deadly when their host is found murdered. Fast-paced, hilarious and packed with twists, this whodunit keeps audiences guessing until the very last reveal.
Content Advisory: Contains comic violence, murder mystery themes, loud sound effects, mild adult language, and occasional suggestive humor. Parental discretion is advised.
Grab lawn chairs and blankets for First Fridays: Movies in the Park at Trailblazer Park! This month’s showing is Fantastic Mr. Fox, starting at dusk. Come early to explore downtown Travelers Rest and grab a bite before the movie begins.
Roper Mountain Science Center presents a Laser Show set to the music of Laser Pink Floyd: Dark Side of the Moon in the Giant Dome Theater and Hooper Planetarium. Back by popular demand, favorite artists and bands come alive through laser light in the planetarium. For safety reasons, no late entries will be permitted.
📍 Location: Roper Mountain Science Center, 402 Roper Mountain Road, Greenville, SC
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★ FeaturedFamilies walk together to simulate the daily trek millions of women and children make to collect water, raising funds to bring safe water to 1,500 people in need.
It’s a meaningful, hands-on way to introduce kids to global water issues, with a dedicated kids’ page for young walkers and options to join a team, volunteer, or start a church group.
Register: https://walkforwater.rallybound.org/2026-greenville-walk-for-water
Date: Saturday, November 7, 2026
Event opens at 9 a.m.
Walk begins at 10 a.m.
Join us in Easley for a two-day shopping event filled with unique finds, curated treasures, and local handmade goods! Whether you’re refreshing your wardrobe, or searching for one-of-a-kind home accents, we’ve got something special for everyone.
- Dates: Friday, Nov. 6 & Saturday, Nov. 7
- Time: 9:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M. Daily
- Location: 159 Mount Calvary Church Road, Easley, SC
- Admission: FREE
- Parking: FREE
What You’ll Find:
- Vintage and Antique Home Decor & Furniture
- Vinyl Records, Cassettes & VHS Tapes
- Vintage Clothing
- Toys & Collectibles
- Repurposed & Upcycled Finds
- Handmade Artisan Candles
Fretwell Market is a monthly, pet-friendly community market held on the Fretwell Lawn in Spartanburg. Shoppers can browse local vendors offering seasonal food and drinks, handmade goods, artisan crafts, and unique gifts. It’s a relaxed, family-friendly way to support local makers and enjoy a Saturday morning near the Rail Trail. The market takes place on the first Saturday of each month from 9:00 AM–1:00 PM.
👉Learn more here> Fretwell Market January | Fretwell Spartanburg
2026 Market Dates: January 3, February 7, March 7, April 4, May 2, June 6, July 4, August 1, September 5, October 3, November 7, December 5
Home Depot Kids Workshops happen on the first Saturday of every month from 9 AM–12 PM, offering free, hands-on building projects for kids with all supplies included (kit, tools, paint, apron, and instructions). Each month features a new themed project kids can build and take home, plus they’ll earn a collectible pin and certificate.
Find this event at your local Home Depot
👉Learn more about the upcoming Home Depot Kids Workshops
Shop local at the Mistletoe Market in Anderson.
Get a head start on your Christmas shopping at the Holiday Craft Fair at Prince of Peace Catholic Church. Join us on Saturday, November 7th, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. for a festive indoor event. We have over 70 vendors selling their handcrafted items. Admission and parking are free!
Brick Fan Event – A LEGO® Fan Experience is returning to the Greenville Convention Center for the largest LEGO® convention in South Carolina! 2 days only! Join thousands of LEGO® fans November 7-8 for a weekend packed with incredible LEGO® builds, STEM and Interactive activities, LEGO® Masters and other special guests, magician, games, panels, vendors and more! You won’t want to miss this event fun for all ages!
Saturday 10:00AM- 5:00PM
Sunday 10:00AM- 4:00PM
Children 3 and under are FREE ADMISSION
First Saturday of the month Other Lands has crafts, snacks, and rotating themed activities.
You can view their calendar on their webpage – https://www.otherlandsbrew.com/weekly-calendar
Hagood Mill’s annual Viking Fest: live combat and dueling, axe and spear throwing contests, a live Beowulf performance with puppets, a Viking market, living history encampments, feasts, music and dancing, and the burning of a Viking ship. Costumes encouraged!
Open Play at WonderHere Greenville!
Come play, explore, and connect with us at the WonderHere Greenville Learn & Play Studio!
Our Open Play sessions are the perfect opportunity for little learners to explore, create, and imagine in a welcoming, play-based environment. From hands-on activities to imaginative play, our studio is designed to spark curiosity and encourage children to learn through play!
While your little ones play, parents can enjoy a complimentary cup of coffee and connect with other local families.
Cost:
- $10 for the first child
- $8 for each additional sibling
- Complimentary coffee and lattes for grown-ups!
Please note: Open Play is not a drop-off program. Parents or caregivers stay with their children throughout the session, making it a wonderful opportunity to play and connect together!
Whether you’re looking for a fun outing, a chance to meet other families, or simply a space where your child can be a child, we’d love to welcome you!
Come as you are, stay and play, and experience the WonderHere difference!
Story-based performance with dancers from the International Ballet. Families welcome
Join the Clemson University Symphony Orchestra on the Village Green at Patrick Square in Clemson, South Carolina, for Sergei Prokofiev’s beloved musical tale, Peter and the Wolf, featuring special guest narrator Provost Cole Smith.
This family-friendly concert introduces audiences to the instruments of the orchestra through a timeless story brought to life by music. Arrive early for pre-concert activities hosted by the City of Clemson Arts Center and Trudel Music Studio, including mask making, an instrument petting zoo and a Kindermusik session. After the concert, stay for Trudel Music Studio students’ November Recital.
Schedule
10 a.m. | Mask making and instrument petting zoo
10:15 a.m. | Kindermusik session on the Village Green
11 a.m. | Peter and the Wolf performed by the Clemson University Symphony Orchestra, with special guest narrator Provost Cole
Trudel Music Studio’s November Recital to follow.
Bring your littles to the front steps of M. Judson for our twice-weekly story time! Enjoy some wonderful picture books read aloud to the crowd by our very own booksellers, and children will even get a sweet treat to go. If you catch them on a rainy day or cold day, storytime is held inside in the children’s section toward the back of the store. Keep up with changes to the schedule here> Book Store & Coffee Shop in Downtown Greenville Check out our Review of Storytime on the Steps at M. Judson Booksellers!
FREE TO THE PUBLIC!
Join us for our Autumn Vendor Market! There will be over 50 vendors set up OUTSIDE, wrapping around the building! There will also be delicious food trucks to grab lunch from, a beverage trailer, bounce house, a highland cow petting zoo AND MORE! You don’t want to miss this awesome event and opportunity to support your local businesses and get a head start on holiday shopping!
🗓️ When? Saturday, November 7th 2026
⏰ Time? 11 AM until 3 PM
📍 Where? Westside Market Greenville located at 3510 Augusta Road Greenville, SC
Event is rain or shine (but will be reassessed if dangerous weather is in the forecast)
Spark Squad is a hands-on kids’ program at the Anderson County Museum.
Story-based performance with dancers from the International Ballet. Families welcome
Events November 13 – 15, 2026
Are you supermarket smart? Test your skills by guessing spices, estimating prices, and deciding if name brand products are really worth it. This activity is most suitable for the 6-12 age group. Allergens may be present. Ingredients list available day of program. Materials available to the first 30 participants. Ask for tickets at the Children’s Department desk starting at 10:30 a.m.
Afternoon Explorations- September 17, 2026 – May 7, 2027
Begin your visit in the Environmental Science and Sustainability Building, where you’ll find The Water Story and Sustainable Future exhibits as well as the highly popular Nature Exchange
Explore Harrison Hall of Natural Science, where you’ll discover a wide variety of plants, animals, and invertebrates in the Indoor Rain Forest and Rainforest Classroom, have the chance to pet stingrays, sea stars, and horseshoe crabs in the Marine Lab, and learn about South Carolina’s major ecosystems in the Ecology Lab
- Step back in time on the Living History Farm and discover what it was like to live in the Backcountry of 19th-century South Carolina.
- Have a larger-than-life adventure as you search for young and adult dinosaurs on our ever-popular Dinosaur Adventure Trail.
- Tap into the power of imagination through creative play at the Pirate Adventure and Dinosaur Playgrounds.
- Immerse yourself in the beauty of nature as you stroll through the Butterfly Garden.
👉PURCHASE TICKETS HERE> Afternoon Explorations
And don’t miss our themed Special Event Days held throughout the year that include:
- October 16 – Science Magic
- November 20 – Fall on the Farm
- December 11 – Grinchy Christmas
- January 15 – Winterfest
- February 19 – Future Engineers
- March 12 – Dinosaur Adventure
- April 23 – A Pirate’s Life for Me
Click Here to Learn more about Roper Mountain Science Center and all of its fantastic programming!
VIP Night: Friday, Nov. 13th, 3-9p | $15
Limited tickets. Buy online!
VIP perks:
- Live music from Upstate’s best
- First dibs on 200+ handmade, holiday & vintage booths
- A glass of wine or coffee on us
- Free canvas shopping bag
- Free gift wrapping station
- Free custom hand-lettered gift tags
- Food, drink & dessert trucks
- Free photo booth pic, plus a free return entry on Sunday (new ticket required for Saturday entry)
Kids: Every person needs a ticket due to limited attendance. Babies in carriers are free. Sunday kids under 8 are free.
Make Holly Jolly part of your tradition! Come hungry and spend the evening with us!
🎄 A Crafted Christmas: Holiday Gift-Making Camp 🎁
Give your child the joy of creating meaningful, handmade gifts this Christmas at The Painted Palmetto Art Studio! During our four-week A Crafted Christmas mini camp, kids will explore a variety of fun, creative projects and make special gifts to share with family and friends. Each Friday brings a new craft and a chance to create something truly unique!
✨ Our Christmas Creations Include:
🕯️ Custom Soy Wax Candles- November 13th: Paint a decorative candle jar, then choose your favorite fragrance and color to create a one-of-a-kind soy wax candle.
🎨 Keepsake Recipe Boxes- November 20th: Paint and personalize a special recipe box that makes a thoughtful gift for someone you love.
🎄 Handmade Keepsake Ornaments- December 4th: Design and craft unique ornaments to treasure for years to come.
💌 Creative Christmas Cards- December 11th: Make one-of-a-kind holiday cards featuring pop-up designs and other fun, interactive details!
Camp Details:
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Ages: 5 and up
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Dates: Fridays, November 13 & 20 and December 4 & 11
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Time: 3:30–4:30 PM
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Full Camp: $85 for all four sessions
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Drop-In Option: $30 per class
All materials are provided, and each child will leave with a collection of handmade Christmas gifts ready to share! Join us for a festive afternoon of creativity, holiday fun, and thoughtful gift-making at The Painted Palmetto Art Studio. ❤️🎄
Friday nights are for space exploration at Roper Mountain Science Center. Friday Starry Nights invite families to relax under the stars inside the planetarium and enjoy immersive astronomy shows that change throughout the evening. It’s an easy, engaging way to spark curiosity about the night sky, whether it’s your first visit or a returning favorite. On clear nights, be sure to head over after your show to the Charles E. Daniel Observatory refractor to see through the telescope!
👉Get your tickets here > Roper Mountain Science Center
Friday Nights in October
4:30pm – Starry Nights – Spooky Science
6:00pm – Starry Nights- Solar Superstorm
7:30pm – Starry Nights – A Race Through Space
Remaining dates for 2026:
Friday – 11/6/26, 11/13/26, 11/20/26, 12/4/26
4:30pm – Starry Nights – Cosmic Adventure
6:00pm – Starry Nights – Solar Superstorms
7:30pm – Starry Nights – A Race Through Space
Location:
T.C. Hooper Planetarium
Roper Mountain Science Center, Greenville, SC
Find out more about Friday Starry Nights and why we LOVE this planetarium in our review of RMSC!
Take an after-dark stroll through a lighted pumpkin trail, wander the candy cane forest, or rent your own private bonfire while live musicians set the mood.
Saturdays in October bring fireworks too – don’t miss it!
📍 Anderson, SC
Purchase Tickets🎟️ denverdownsfarm.com
Pumpkin Nights runs alongside the Fall Festival, select dates September 25 – November 14.
Fireworks light up the sky every Saturday in October.
Festival Hours: Fridays 5–10 pm (Sept/Oct) or 5–9 pm (Nov);
Saturdays 10 am–10 pm (Sept/Oct) or 10 am–9 pm (Nov).
Sundays 12 pm – 6 pm
Bonfire rentals and photo pass sessions available at the gate or online.
Join GCCA for the first Friday of the month for our NightShifts. Every month you can enjoy new gallery exhibitions, studio artists, performing arts series, demos, and more. It is free to attend and open to all ages. After you’ve visited, hop over to other open galleries and restaurants in the West Village or Downtown Greenville!
Address: 101 Abney St. Greenville, SC 29611
Time: 5:00 – 8:00pm
Dates:
6/05/2026
7/10/2026
No August Nightshifts (event combined with Art Bash X Annual Showcase)
9/04/2026
10/02/2026
11/13/2026
12/04/2026
★ FeaturedBonfires & Barn Friends Friday, November 13 · 6:00–9:00 PM · $15 · All ages (2 and under free)
Bonfires and s’mores with the goats and donkeys wandering right through the crowd. Bring a chair and stay late. Tickets are limited and must be purchased in advance. donkeyriverfarm.com/products/bonfires-barn-friends
For children currently enrolled in Grades K5 through 5th
Kroc Greenville is hosting a Soul Reset Dry Sound Bath in partnership with Free Dive Carolina and Serenity Sound Therapy on Nov. 13 at 6 p.m.
In a first-of-its-kind event at Kroc Greenville, Channce Baca of Freedive Carolina and Leshell Smith of Serenity Sound Therapy will guide participants through a unique experience that blends breathwork and sound therapy, offering an opportunity to slow down, reset and give the nervous system a much-needed break.
If you’re curious about what to expect, here are five things to know before you attend https://tinyurl.com/36p229bj.
Join World Upside Down’s middle and high school cast for Elf The Musical JR., a hilarious, heartwarming holiday adventure following Buddy the elf from the North Pole to New York City.
One mansion. Six suspects. Multiple endings. A storm rages outside Boddy Manor, but inside, six mysterious guests gather for a dinner party that turns deadly when their host is found murdered. Fast-paced, hilarious and packed with twists, this whodunit keeps audiences guessing until the very last reveal.
Content Advisory: Contains comic violence, murder mystery themes, loud sound effects, mild adult language, and occasional suggestive humor. Parental discretion is advised.
Join Girls on the Run Upstate South Carolina on Saturday, November 14, at BridgeWay Station for our Celebrate Your Start Fall 5K, presented by Prisma Health!
Celebrate a season of confidence, courage, friendship, and accomplishment as girls from across the Upstate come together for this inspiring community event.
Run wild at the only race in Greenville with a loop through the Zoo! Lace up for the Zoom Through the Zoo 5K, hosted at the Greenville Zoo and Cleveland Park.
★ FeaturedJoin us for Shriners Children’s Greenville’s 7th Annual Turkey Trot and Roll Fall Festival on Saturday, November 14. Bring your family and friends to join the Family Fun Walk, challenge yourselves in the 5K run or simply enjoy the festive activities at this fun-filled community event.
Every dollar raised supports Shriners Children’s Greenville and ensures kids with orthopedic conditions receive world-class care, regardless of a family’s ability to pay or insurance status.
Fall Festival: The Fall Festival is open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and is free to attend. There will be fun for the whole family, including festival games, bounce houses, food, beverages and more.
5K Timed Run: The 5K run is chip-timed, and registration is $30. The race officially starts at 9 a.m.
Family Fun Walk: The Family Fun Walk kicks off at 11 a.m. and is free to attend!
Fundraising: Raise funds and win exciting prizes from Shriners Children’s Greenville. Get the fundraising toolkit to get started.
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★ FeaturedHolly Jolly Holiday Fair is a sweeping celebration of all things holiday, handcrafted and vintage!
Shop 200 handmade, holiday and vintage vendors, enjoy live music and DIY classes with the artisans themselves (class tickets required), grab treats from food, drink and dessert trucks, and use the free gift wrapping station. Limited tickets at 9am, 12pm and 2pm.
GET READY TO GOBBLE WITH EXCITEMENT FOR THE RUN TURKEY RUN 5K!
Join us in making a real difference in our community! Every step you take at this year’s race directly supports the Greenville Free Medical Clinic, helping provide essential healthcare, dental services, and prescription medications to local families in need.
YOUR TICKET TO THE TURKEY DAY CELEBRATION INCLUDES: Your entry guarantees you a spot at the starting line, plus a treasure trove of festive perks and fun: Exclusive Turkey Socks (famously crazy and way cooler than a standard tee!) Commemorative Race T-Shirt! Custom Turkey Finisher Medal for every single runner! Live music from our Awesome DJ! Fun Face Painting to show off your festive spirit! Refreshing adult beverages for participants 21+! Giant inflatable turkey selfie station!
🥇 RUN FAST, WIN BIG! THE GRAND PRIZES AWAIT! The competition is fierce, and the rewards are legendary: Top overall male and female finishers will strut away with a FREE FROZEN TURKEY—Thanksgiving dinner on us!
Race Details and How You Can Help
The Greenville Free Medical Clinic is an integral part of the safety net in our local healthcare delivery system. For nearly 40 years, its mission has been to promote wellness by providing compassionate, quality medical, dental care, optometry, health education, counseling and prescription medications without charge to eligible low-income uninsured Greenville County residents.
Your race registration does more than just get you a spot at the starting line—it makes a massive impact. All proceeds go directly to the Greenville Free Medical Clinic. By running with us, you’re helping to build a healthier community, one stride at a time!
Ready to run?
Packet Pickup:
Friday, November 13th: 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Greenville Free Medical Clinic (600 Arlington Avenue, Greenville, SC 29611).
Saturday, November 14th: 7:45 AM to 8:45 AM (at Conestee Park on race day).
Race Start: The race kicks off at 9:00 AM sharp
So, what are you waiting for? Grab your friends and family and join us for a day of fun, fitness, and giving back. Let’s make this our most unforgettable event yet! Together, we can make a difference. 🤩🎉
Join us for the 2026 St. Luke Annual Craft Bazaar, a festive weekend of Christmas shopping, community, and holiday fun!
📅 Saturday, November 14, 2026 | 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
📅 Sunday, November 15, 2026 | 10:00 AM–12:00 PM
📍 St. Luke Catholic Church Gymnasium
4408 SC-86
Easley, SC 29642
Shop a wonderful variety of talented local vendors offering handmade goods, unique gifts, seasonal décor, and more. Enjoy delicious treats, find one-of-a-kind Christmas gifts, and spend some time celebrating the season with family, friends, and our local community.
Whether you’re looking to get a head start on your Christmas shopping or simply enjoy a festive day out, we’d love to have you join us!
Shop local. Support our vendors. Celebrate Christmas together.
Knee-high Naturalists at Conestee Nature Preserve is an environmental education program designed for little nature lovers ages 2–5 and their grown-ups! Sessions may include stories, songs, hands-on activities, crafts, movement, and outdoor exploration.
Time: 9:30–10:30 am
2026 Dates & Themes
Sept. 3 & 5 – Migration/Dragonflies
Oct. 8 & 10 – Bats/Nocturnal Animals
Nov. 12 & 14 – Invertebrates/Snails
Dec. 10 & 12 – Wintering Birds/Bird Feeders
2027 Dates & Themes
Feb. 11 & 13 – Aquatic Animals/Frogs
March 11 & 13 – Metamorphosis/Caterpillars & Butterflies
April 8 & 10 – Earth Day
May 13 & 15 – Synchronization/Fireflies
Who: Ages 2–5 with a parent or guardian
Cost: $10 for the first child (includes one parent); $8 for each additional child or adult. Children under 2 are free but must be registered at the full child rate to participate in the craft.
Location: Meeting locations vary throughout Conestee Nature Preserve. Registered participants will receive location details by email before each session.
Registration Deadline: Midnight on the Tuesday before class.
Bring: A water bottle. Apply sunscreen and bug spray before class as needed.
For more information you can visit the Conestee Nature Preserve Website
All aboard the Holiday Express! Mini builders create their own Holiday Engine train, complete with festive flair. Registration is required, with four 10 am–1 pm session slots.
Little ones can enjoy a high-energy, kid-friendly storytime at SC Children’s Theatre! A Teaching Artist brings a story by Ben Hatke to life in the Prisma Health Lobby with audience participation and simple interaction. Performances last no longer than 30 minutes, so they’re perfect for wiggly young patrons. Shows at 10am and 11am. Reservations aren’t required, and the parking lot fee is waived for story time patrons.
Story-based performance with dancers from the International Ballet. Families welcome. ** Numbered tickets are free and required for admission. Tickets can be obtained no more than 90 minutes before the event. Limit one ticket per person.
Bring your littles to the front steps of M. Judson for our twice-weekly story time! Enjoy some wonderful picture books read aloud to the crowd by our very own booksellers, and children will even get a sweet treat to go. If you catch them on a rainy day or cold day, storytime is held inside in the children’s section toward the back of the store. Keep up with changes to the schedule here> Book Store & Coffee Shop in Downtown Greenville Check out our Review of Storytime on the Steps at M. Judson Booksellers!
Come join the Patriot Band Booster Club for a festive afternoon of treats, crafts, and SANTA ASHTON!
This is a free event that’s open to the public. However, registering for tickets on EventBrite is FREE and each one comes with a complimentary raffle ticket upon arrival!!
This event is a fundraiser for the Powdersville High School Patriot Band Booster Club. Donations are greatly appreciated, but not required.
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Vendor Fair
Come and get in the holiday spirit with the Patriot Band Booster Club! A wide variety of vendors will be present with handmade crafts, jewelery, home decor, baked goods, and MORE!
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Food Trucks
We will have Boujee Beverages, Coastal Cafe, La Casita del Nino, and Xtreme Cheesecakes on-site for a quick snack, full meal, or just a tasty beverage!
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Pictures with Santa Ashton
Bring the little ones to get your their Christmas list in early to Santa Ashton and mark that holiday photo off your list early in the season.
Join World Upside Down’s middle and high school cast for Elf The Musical JR., a hilarious, heartwarming holiday adventure following Buddy the elf from the North Pole to New York City.
Join The Heritage Farm for its first Fall Festival & Market! Cozy fires, crisp air, and fall fun await at the farm.
The JCPenney Kids Zone events happen once a month on the second Saturday of the month at participating stores. They are totally free crafts that kids and parents can just grab and take home to complete or find a space in the store to complete it right there.
If you are looking for what to expect at the 🔗JC Penney Kids Zone we have that covered for you.
JC Penney Kids Zone Website
🍪🎨 Gingerbread Canvas Paint Workshop 🎨🍪
Get into the Christmas spirit with an adorable gingerbread-themed canvas painting at The Painted Palmetto Art Studio! Kids will have a sweet time creating their very own festive masterpiece, perfect for displaying at home throughout the holiday season.
Our step-by-step instruction will guide young artists through the painting process, making this a fun and enjoyable experience for beginners and budding artists alike. All painting supplies are provided, so kids can simply show up ready to create!
Workshop Details:
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📅 Date: Saturday, November 14th
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⏰ Time: 11:00 AM–12:30 PM
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🎨 Recommended Ages: 6 and up
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💲 Cost: $30 per child
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🖌️ All supplies included!
Spaces are limited, so reserve your spot and join us for a festive morning of painting, creativity, and gingerbread fun! ❤️🎄
Events November 20 – 22, 2026
★ FeaturedShop the adidas Employee Store at the end-of-year Open House starting November 20th!
Open Mon–Sat: 11 am–7 pm | Sun: 12 pm–6 pm
Get employee pricing on the latest gear!
Stop by for deals on Samba and Gazelle sneakers, backpacks, and more, perfect timing before the first bell rings.
📍 10 Quest Lane, Greenville, SC 29605
📅 November 20, 2026 – January 3, 2027
The 41st Festival of Trees, a cherished Greenville holiday tradition since 1986, fills the lobbies of two downtown hotels with nearly 100 uniquely decorated Christmas trees. It benefits the Freissle Family Women’s Center. Free and open to the public.
🎟️ Cost: Free. On view Nov. 20–Dec. 26, 2026, 8 a.m.–10 p.m. daily.
📍 Location: Hyatt Regency Greenville & Courtyard by Marriott Greenville Downtown
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The Greenville Symphony Orchestra’s Annual Children’s Concerts are free to all public school classes, homeschool families, and Co-Ops. Please know that no paper tickets will be issued; once you fill out the sign-up form, you have reserved your seats! Peace Center ushers will check you off the sign-up list and seat groups together as they arrive.
Ages 5 & under are invited to celebrate friendship and thankfulness during this special hour.
Join us for crafts, activities, and games about Berea’s White Squirrels. Meet a white squirrel ambassador from Wildlife Rehab of SC.
The Greenville Symphony Orchestra’s Annual Children’s Concerts are free to all public school classes, home school families and Co-Ops. Please know that no paper tickets will be issued; once you fill out the sign-up form, you have reserved your seats! Peace Center ushers will check you off the sign-up list and seat groups together as they arrive.
Afternoon Explorations- September 17, 2026 – May 7, 2027
Begin your visit in the Environmental Science and Sustainability Building, where you’ll find The Water Story and Sustainable Future exhibits as well as the highly popular Nature Exchange
Explore Harrison Hall of Natural Science, where you’ll discover a wide variety of plants, animals, and invertebrates in the Indoor Rain Forest and Rainforest Classroom, have the chance to pet stingrays, sea stars, and horseshoe crabs in the Marine Lab, and learn about South Carolina’s major ecosystems in the Ecology Lab
- Step back in time on the Living History Farm and discover what it was like to live in the Backcountry of 19th-century South Carolina.
- Have a larger-than-life adventure as you search for young and adult dinosaurs on our ever-popular Dinosaur Adventure Trail.
- Tap into the power of imagination through creative play at the Pirate Adventure and Dinosaur Playgrounds.
- Immerse yourself in the beauty of nature as you stroll through the Butterfly Garden.
👉PURCHASE TICKETS HERE> Afternoon Explorations
And don’t miss our themed Special Event Days held throughout the year that include:
- October 16 – Science Magic
- November 20 – Fall on the Farm
- December 11 – Grinchy Christmas
- January 15 – Winterfest
- February 19 – Future Engineers
- March 12 – Dinosaur Adventure
- April 23 – A Pirate’s Life for Me
Click Here to Learn more about Roper Mountain Science Center and all of its fantastic programming!
Friday nights are for space exploration at Roper Mountain Science Center. Friday Starry Nights invite families to relax under the stars inside the planetarium and enjoy immersive astronomy shows that change throughout the evening. It’s an easy, engaging way to spark curiosity about the night sky, whether it’s your first visit or a returning favorite. On clear nights, be sure to head over after your show to the Charles E. Daniel Observatory refractor to see through the telescope!
👉Get your tickets here > Roper Mountain Science Center
Friday Nights in October
4:30pm – Starry Nights – Spooky Science
6:00pm – Starry Nights- Solar Superstorm
7:30pm – Starry Nights – A Race Through Space
Remaining dates for 2026:
Friday – 11/6/26, 11/13/26, 11/20/26, 12/4/26
4:30pm – Starry Nights – Cosmic Adventure
6:00pm – Starry Nights – Solar Superstorms
7:30pm – Starry Nights – A Race Through Space
Location:
T.C. Hooper Planetarium
Roper Mountain Science Center, Greenville, SC
Find out more about Friday Starry Nights and why we LOVE this planetarium in our review of RMSC!
Add a handmade touch to your tree with this festive, hands-on class at Hearts of Clay! Join in to learn how to cut, score, and design your own glass creations.
Join World Upside Down’s middle and high school cast for Elf The Musical JR., a hilarious, heartwarming holiday adventure following Buddy the elf from the North Pole to New York City.
★ FeaturedThe holiday classic soars off the screen in this musical adaptation of the beloved TV special! Filled with hits like “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” and “A Holly Jolly Christmas,” the show features favorites including Santa and Mrs. Claus, Hermey the Elf, Bumble the Abominable Snow Monster, Clarice, Yukon Cornelius and, of course, Rudolph. Run time is about 60 minutes with no intermission. Performed on the Bell Stage.
Performance dates & times:
- Fri, Nov 20 at 7:30 PM
- Sat, Nov 21 at 2:00 PM & 6:00 PM
- Sun, Nov 22 at 2:00 PM & 6:00 PM (Pay What You Can; on sale 11/12/26)
- Fri, Nov 27 at 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM
- Sat, Nov 28 at 2:00 PM
- Sun, Nov 29 at 2:00 PM
- Fri, Dec 4 at 7:00 PM
- Sat, Dec 5 at 2:00 PM
- Sun, Dec 6 at 2:00 PM
- Fri, Dec 11 at 7:00 PM
- Sat, Dec 12 at 2:00 PM
- Sun, Dec 13 at 2:00 PM
- Fri, Dec 18 at 7:00 PM
- Sat, Dec 19 at 2:00 PM
- Sun, Dec 20 at 2:00 PM
🎟️ Cost: $25 per ticket
📍 Location: South Carolina Children’s Theatre (Bell Stage), 153 Augusta Street, Greenville, SC 29601
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🧒 Ages: All ages
“Obey The Crave Presents Cars and Coffee at BridgeWay Station” and “Cars & Coffee of the Upstate” are happy to announce their 2026 schedule of events. For 2026, there will two locations. Keep an eye on Cars & Coffee of the Upstate Facebook page for all current information. Be sure to check out our review of Cars & Coffee
For children of all ages and abilities and their families (service animals welcome!)
Grab your neon and crank up the creativity—it’s time to head back to the raddest decade ever! Each Saturday features a brand-new oversized, 1980s-inspired masterpiece, so campers can join us for a single morning of creative fun or come to all four and build an incredible retro art collection.
From pop art portraits and graffiti lettering to giant sunglasses and an epic boom box, campers will explore painting, drawing, collage, and sculpture while discovering the bright colors, bold patterns, and playful style that made the ’80s unforgettable.
Big art. Bold colors. Totally awesome.
Saturday Art Camp Schedule🖼️ August 29 – Pop Art Self-Portrait
Transform your own photo into a bold, colorful 1980s-inspired masterpiece.
🎨 September 26 – Giant Graffiti Initial
Create an oversized, mixed-media version of your first initial bursting with neon colors and retro patterns.
😎 October 24 – Giant 1980s Sunglasses
Design a larger-than-life pair of funky shades filled with bright colors, bold patterns, and totally rad details.
📻 November 21 – Giant Boom Box
Build an epic oversized mixed-media boom box using paint, cardboard, and layers of creative texture.
Register for your favorite Saturday—or collect all four for the ultimate Totally Rad art experience!
Get a jump start on your holiday shopping while supporting local artists and makers at the 2026 Holiday Arts Fair!
Join in on Saturday, November 21 from 10 AM–2 PM at the City of Greer’s Center for the Arts for a day of unique, handmade creations from talented local artisans. From one-of-a-kind artwork and handcrafted gifts to beautiful holiday treasures, you’ll find plenty of special items for everyone on your shopping list — and maybe something special for yourself, too!
The Holiday Arts Fair will also feature our annual Empty Bowls Sale, where you can purchase beautiful, handmade bowls created by local artists while helping support a local charity. It’s a wonderful opportunity to take home a piece of handmade art while giving back to our community.
Drumming, dancing, a hoop dance performer, artisan vendors and food at Hagood Mill.
Celebrate the gifts of sheep with wool working, sheep dairy tours, a cheese making overview, ideas for using lamb, and recipes and pairings at Whispering Pines Farm (also known as Whispering Pines Dairy), 681 Campbell Bridge Road, Seneca, SC 29678. Family-friendly; registration on Eventbrite.
Bring your littles to the front steps of M. Judson for our twice-weekly story time! Enjoy some wonderful picture books read aloud to the crowd by our very own booksellers, and children will even get a sweet treat to go. If you catch them on a rainy day or cold day, storytime is held inside in the children’s section toward the back of the store. Keep up with changes to the schedule here> Book Store & Coffee Shop in Downtown Greenville Check out our Review of Storytime on the Steps at M. Judson Booksellers!
Greenville families, here’s a little something for your November calendar!
Elsa is visiting Eggs Up Grill on Woodruff Rd on November 21st from 11AM-1PM! Bring the kids for a breakfast or lunch, meet Elsa and capture a sweet photo with everyone’s favorite snow queen.
Princess dresses and character outfits are welcome!
Bring a friend and make it a family outing-we’d love to see you there!
Eggs Up Grill
1939 Woodruff Rd, Greenville, SC 29607
November 21st 11am-1pm
Downtown Asheville’s 80th annual Holiday Parade is back! This year’s theme is A Vintage Holiday.
🎟️ Cost: Free.
📍 Location: Downtown Asheville, Asheville, NC
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World Upside Down’s KIDS cast presents Christmas in New York City, an original holiday musical about a Christmas Eve winter storm and the true spirit of the season.
Electric Kids is a hands-on kids’ program at the Anderson County Museum.
🦃 Turkey Painting Workshop at The Painted Palmetto!
Get creative with us at our Turkey Painting Workshop! Choose from two adorable wooden turkey projects: a turkey wall/door hanging with fun, dangly ribbon legs or a 3D turkey centerpiece perfect for your Thanksgiving table. Paint and decorate your turkey however you like to create a one-of-a-kind fall decoration!
Want to make it extra special? Register by November 18th to have your turkey personalized with your name!
🎨 Drop in anytime between 11 AM and 2 PM to create your project. No matter your age, everyone is welcome to join the fun!
💲 $25 per turkey
Gather your family and friends and join us for a fun, festive art activity at The Painted Palmetto!
World Upside Down’s KIDS cast presents Christmas in New York City, an original holiday musical about a Christmas Eve winter storm and the true spirit of the season.
Get curious with Blippi and Meekah live on stage! This interactive adventure inspires kids to move, play and explore, with high-energy songs like “The Excavator Song,” “Monster Truck,” “Dino Dance” and “Curious Like Me.” Tickets are sold through Ticketmaster or the box office.
Team up as a family for a football-inspired STEAM adventure led by Challenge Island. You’ll design, build and put your quarterback skills to the test in a hands-on workshop.
The holiday classic soars off the screen in this musical adaptation of the beloved TV special! Filled with hits like “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” and “A Holly Jolly Christmas,” the show features favorites including Santa and Mrs. Claus, Hermey the Elf, Bumble the Abominable Snow Monster, Clarice, Yukon Cornelius and, of course, Rudolph. Run time is about 60 minutes with no intermission. Performed on the Bell Stage.
Performance dates & times:
- Fri, Nov 20 at 7:30 PM
- Sat, Nov 21 at 2:00 PM & 6:00 PM
- Sun, Nov 22 at 2:00 PM & 6:00 PM (Pay What You Can; on sale 11/12/26)
- Fri, Nov 27 at 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM
- Sat, Nov 28 at 2:00 PM
- Sun, Nov 29 at 2:00 PM
- Fri, Dec 4 at 7:00 PM
- Sat, Dec 5 at 2:00 PM
- Sun, Dec 6 at 2:00 PM
- Fri, Dec 11 at 7:00 PM
- Sat, Dec 12 at 2:00 PM
- Sun, Dec 13 at 2:00 PM
- Fri, Dec 18 at 7:00 PM
- Sat, Dec 19 at 2:00 PM
- Sun, Dec 20 at 2:00 PM
🎟️ Cost: $25 per ticket
📍 Location: South Carolina Children’s Theatre (Bell Stage), 153 Augusta Street, Greenville, SC 29601
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🧒 Ages: All ages
Join World Upside Down’s middle and high school cast for Elf The Musical JR., a hilarious, heartwarming holiday adventure following Buddy the elf from the North Pole to New York City.
Faith & Family Day (featuring Project SEARCH), presented by Bon Secours St. Francis Health System as the Greenville Swamp Rabbits host the Greensboro Gargoyles at Bon Secours Wellness Arena.
📍 Location: Bon Secours Wellness Arena, 650 North Academy Street, Greenville, SC
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Kids’ Night Out at WonderHere Greenville!
Parents, enjoy a night out while your kids enjoy a night of fun at WonderHere Greenville!
Drop off your little ones for an evening filled with games, crafts, creativity, and community! Our Kids’ Night Out is designed to give children a fun and engaging evening with friends while parents enjoy a few kid-free hours to relax, grab dinner, or spend some quality time together.
We’ll even take care of dinner! Pizza is included for all children, so there’s no need to worry about feeding everyone before drop-off.
Whether your child is already part of the WonderHere family or joining us for the first time, we can’t wait to welcome them for an evening of laughter, friendship, and fun!
What’s Included:
- Pizza dinner
- Fun games and group activities
- Creative crafts
- Opportunities to make new friends and build community
- A safe, welcoming, and playful environment
Location:
WonderHere Greenville Learn & Play Studio
205A N Laurens Street
Greenville, SC 29601
Parking:
The Laurens Street Parking Deck is located directly across the street from our studio and offers free parking for the first 2 hours. The Richardson Street Parking Garage is another convenient option nearby.
Please note: Kids’ Night Out is a drop-off event, so parents are free to enjoy their evening while children stay with our WonderHere team!
Give yourself a little time off and give your kids a night they’ll look forward to. We can’t wait to see them!
Events November 27 – 30, 2026
★ FeaturedShop the adidas Employee Store at the end-of-year Open House starting November 20th!
Open Mon–Sat: 11 am–7 pm | Sun: 12 pm–6 pm
Get employee pricing on the latest gear!
Stop by for deals on Samba and Gazelle sneakers, backpacks, and more, perfect timing before the first bell rings.
📍 10 Quest Lane, Greenville, SC 29605
📅 November 20, 2026 – January 3, 2027
The 41st Festival of Trees, a cherished Greenville holiday tradition since 1986, fills the lobbies of two downtown hotels with nearly 100 uniquely decorated Christmas trees. It benefits the Freissle Family Women’s Center. Free and open to the public.
🎟️ Cost: Free. On view Nov. 20–Dec. 26, 2026, 8 a.m.–10 p.m. daily.
📍 Location: Hyatt Regency Greenville & Courtyard by Marriott Greenville Downtown
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★ FeaturedChristmas at the Farm is holiday fun for the whole family! During this two-weekend-only event, feel the magic of a Hallmark Christmas in real life.
Enjoy hot chocolate and s’mores, get creative with arts and crafts, shop local vendors, test your skills with a Christmas escape room, and capture memories at the festive photo booth. Enjoy live Christmas music throughout the event while soaking in the sights and sounds of the season. Best of all, pick out your very own live Christmas tree and take home a little piece of the holiday magic! 🎄✨
Multiple Days and Times: Nov. 27th-Nov.29, Dec. 5th-6th (10AM-3PM for all days)
Lights. Camera. Magic! Mickey and his friends welcome you to a star-studded gala with Mickey & Minnie, Stitch & Angel, Zootopia 2, Monsters, Inc., Tangled, Moana, Toy Story and Beauty and the Beast. Doors open about an hour before the show; children over 2 need a ticket.
The holiday classic soars off the screen in this musical adaptation of the beloved TV special! Filled with hits like “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” and “A Holly Jolly Christmas,” the show features favorites including Santa and Mrs. Claus, Hermey the Elf, Bumble the Abominable Snow Monster, Clarice, Yukon Cornelius and, of course, Rudolph. Run time is about 60 minutes with no intermission. Performed on the Bell Stage.
Performance dates & times:
- Fri, Nov 20 at 7:30 PM
- Sat, Nov 21 at 2:00 PM & 6:00 PM
- Sun, Nov 22 at 2:00 PM & 6:00 PM (Pay What You Can; on sale 11/12/26)
- Fri, Nov 27 at 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM
- Sat, Nov 28 at 2:00 PM
- Sun, Nov 29 at 2:00 PM
- Fri, Dec 4 at 7:00 PM
- Sat, Dec 5 at 2:00 PM
- Sun, Dec 6 at 2:00 PM
- Fri, Dec 11 at 7:00 PM
- Sat, Dec 12 at 2:00 PM
- Sun, Dec 13 at 2:00 PM
- Fri, Dec 18 at 7:00 PM
- Sat, Dec 19 at 2:00 PM
- Sun, Dec 20 at 2:00 PM
🎟️ Cost: $25 per ticket
📍 Location: South Carolina Children’s Theatre (Bell Stage), 153 Augusta Street, Greenville, SC 29601
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🧒 Ages: All ages
Lights. Camera. Magic! Mickey and his friends welcome you to a star-studded gala with Mickey & Minnie, Stitch & Angel, Zootopia 2, Monsters, Inc., Tangled, Moana, Toy Story and Beauty and the Beast. Doors open about an hour before the show; children over 2 need a ticket.
Take a photo with Santa Claus at the Greenville Christmas Market at Grand Bohemian Lodge, where European-style holiday festivities meet Southern tradition with local vendors, live music and festive food and drinks.
Step into the shadows of the past as Oconee Station comes alive by candlelight. As dusk settles over the frontier, the flicker of flames will guide your way through the historic site. Meet the Interpreter and uncover the little-known stories of militia men stationed here after the American Revolution.
Experience 32 million dancing Christmas lights at District Park: park and watch the dancing light show or drive the track and take in the display, with a petting zoo, carnival rides and Christmas vendors.
Hours: Fri.–Sat. 6–11 p.m., Sun. 6–10 p.m., Mon.–Thu. 6–9 p.m.; open until 10 p.m. Dec. 21–24.
Open nightly Nov. 26–Dec. 31, 2026.
📍 Location: District Park, 148 Crumpton Lane, Easley, SC 29640
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The holiday classic soars off the screen in this musical adaptation of the beloved TV special! Filled with hits like “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” and “A Holly Jolly Christmas,” the show features favorites including Santa and Mrs. Claus, Hermey the Elf, Bumble the Abominable Snow Monster, Clarice, Yukon Cornelius and, of course, Rudolph. Run time is about 60 minutes with no intermission. Performed on the Bell Stage.
Performance dates & times:
- Fri, Nov 20 at 7:30 PM
- Sat, Nov 21 at 2:00 PM & 6:00 PM
- Sun, Nov 22 at 2:00 PM & 6:00 PM (Pay What You Can; on sale 11/12/26)
- Fri, Nov 27 at 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM
- Sat, Nov 28 at 2:00 PM
- Sun, Nov 29 at 2:00 PM
- Fri, Dec 4 at 7:00 PM
- Sat, Dec 5 at 2:00 PM
- Sun, Dec 6 at 2:00 PM
- Fri, Dec 11 at 7:00 PM
- Sat, Dec 12 at 2:00 PM
- Sun, Dec 13 at 2:00 PM
- Fri, Dec 18 at 7:00 PM
- Sat, Dec 19 at 2:00 PM
- Sun, Dec 20 at 2:00 PM
🎟️ Cost: $25 per ticket
📍 Location: South Carolina Children’s Theatre (Bell Stage), 153 Augusta Street, Greenville, SC 29601
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🧒 Ages: All ages
The Hopkins Holiday Market is right around the corner!
Join us for a festive day of shopping local and celebrating the season!
Shop with local vendors to find the perfect gifts.
Bring your family and friends for a photo with Santa at our beautiful pond-side setup for ONLY $5.
Come hungry and visit the on-site food trucks!
It’s the perfect way to kick off the holidays — shop, sip, eat, and make memories at Historic Hopkins Farm!
★ FeaturedChristmas at the Farm is holiday fun for the whole family! During this two-weekend-only event, feel the magic of a Hallmark Christmas in real life. Enjoy hot chocolate and s’mores, get creative with arts and crafts, shop local vendors, test your skills with a Christmas escape room, and capture memories at the festive photo booth. Enjoy live Christmas music throughout the event while soaking in the sights and sounds of the season. Best of all, pick out your very own live Christmas tree and take home a little piece of the holiday magic! 🎄✨
Multiple Days and Times: Nov. 27th-Nov.29, Dec. 5th-6th (10AM-3PM for all days)
Kids’ Day Out at WonderHere Greenville!
Need to run some errands, get some shopping done, or simply enjoy a few hours to yourself? We’ve got you covered!
Drop your little ones off at WonderHere Greenville for Kids’ Day Out from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM!
While you enjoy a few kid-free hours, your children will spend their morning playing, creating, and connecting with friends in our welcoming, play-based environment. With fun games, creative activities, and plenty of opportunities for imaginative play, it’s a morning they’ll look forward to!
What to Expect:
- Fun games and hands-on activities
- Creative crafts and imaginative play
- Opportunities to make new friends and build community
- A safe, welcoming environment with our WonderHere team
Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
What to Bring:
- A snack
- A water bottle
Location:
WonderHere Greenville Learn & Play Studio
205A N Laurens Street
Greenville, SC 29601
Parking:
The Laurens Street Parking Deck is located directly across the street from our studio and offers free parking for the first 2 hours. The Richardson Street Parking Garage is another convenient option nearby.
Please note: Kids’ Day Out is a drop-off program! Parents are welcome to enjoy their morning while children stay with our WonderHere team.
Whether you’re checking things off your to-do list, enjoying a coffee date, or squeezing in a little time for yourself, we’ll keep your little ones busy learning through play!
A little time for you, a whole lot of fun for them!
Lights. Camera. Magic! Mickey and his friends welcome you to a star-studded gala with Mickey & Minnie, Stitch & Angel, Zootopia 2, Monsters, Inc., Tangled, Moana, Toy Story and Beauty and the Beast. Doors open about an hour before the show; children over 2 need a ticket.
★ FeaturedWhen a mischievous stray dog shows up on a grumpy old man’s doorstep, mayhem ensues! Jam-packed with physical comedy, fun puppetry, and an endearing storyline, this heartwarming holiday adventure is sure to become a new tradition for the whole family. Run time is about 60 minutes with no intermission. Performed on the Younts Stage.
Performance dates & times:
- Sat, Nov 28 at 10:30 AM & 2:00 PM
- Sun, Nov 29 at 2:00 PM & 4:30 PM (Pay What You Can; on sale 11/19/26)
- Sat, Dec 5 at 10:30 AM & 2:00 PM
- Sun, Dec 6 at 2:00 PM
- Sat, Dec 12 at 10:30 AM & 2:00 PM
- Sun, Dec 13 at 2:00 PM
Bring your littles to the front steps of M. Judson for our twice-weekly story time! Enjoy some wonderful picture books read aloud to the crowd by our very own booksellers, and children will even get a sweet treat to go. If you catch them on a rainy day or cold day, storytime is held inside in the children’s section toward the back of the store. Keep up with changes to the schedule here> Book Store & Coffee Shop in Downtown Greenville Check out our Review of Storytime on the Steps at M. Judson Booksellers!
Saturday, November 28th
Join us for a festive day of Christmas crafts, cookies, hot cocoa, and a special visit from Santa! 🎅🍪☕ Kids can choose from a variety of fun Christmas craft workshops throughout the day, and Santa will be at the studio from 12:00–1:30 PM for meet-and-greets with all class participants!
🎅 Santa Meet & Greet: 12:00–1:30 PM
Please plan to arrive early or stay a little later depending on the class you choose so your child has time to visit with Santa.
🍪 Cookies & hot cocoa will be available all day!
🎨 Class Schedule
11:00–11:45 AM | Christmas Stuffie Workshop
Create your very own gingerbread or reindeer stuffed animal and decorate a festive T-shirt for your new furry friend! 🦌🍪
11:45 AM–12:30 PM | Santa Canvas Painting
Join us for a step-by-step guided canvas painting class! Kids will create a whimsical Christmas painting featuring Santa. Recommended for ages 6 and up. 🎨🎅
12:30–1:15 PM | Light-Up Wooden Reindeer
Paint and decorate a festive wooden reindeer decoration that lights up! A fun Christmas project to display at home all season long. 🦌✨
1:30–2:30 PM | Gingerbread House Scene
Paint and decorate a wooden gingerbread house, then create a cheerful Christmas scene around it using colorful baubles and other fun decorations! 🍭🏠
Most classes are recommended for ages 3 and up.
Come spend the day with us and enjoy a little Christmas magic at the studio! Spaces are limited, so reserve your seat early! 🎄🎅🍪✨
★ FeaturedWhen a mischievous stray dog shows up on a grumpy old man’s doorstep, mayhem ensues! This 60-minute holiday comedy is packed with puppetry and physical comedy, and yes, there’s a snowball fight. Performed on the Younts Stage.
The holiday classic soars off the screen in this musical adaptation of the beloved TV special! Filled with hits like “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” and “A Holly Jolly Christmas,” the show features favorites including Santa and Mrs. Claus, Hermey the Elf, Bumble the Abominable Snow Monster, Clarice, Yukon Cornelius and, of course, Rudolph. Run time is about 60 minutes with no intermission. Performed on the Bell Stage.
Performance dates & times:
- Fri, Nov 20 at 7:30 PM
- Sat, Nov 21 at 2:00 PM & 6:00 PM
- Sun, Nov 22 at 2:00 PM & 6:00 PM (Pay What You Can; on sale 11/12/26)
- Fri, Nov 27 at 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM
- Sat, Nov 28 at 2:00 PM
- Sun, Nov 29 at 2:00 PM
- Fri, Dec 4 at 7:00 PM
- Sat, Dec 5 at 2:00 PM
- Sun, Dec 6 at 2:00 PM
- Fri, Dec 11 at 7:00 PM
- Sat, Dec 12 at 2:00 PM
- Sun, Dec 13 at 2:00 PM
- Fri, Dec 18 at 7:00 PM
- Sat, Dec 19 at 2:00 PM
- Sun, Dec 20 at 2:00 PM
🎟️ Cost: $25 per ticket
📍 Location: South Carolina Children’s Theatre (Bell Stage), 153 Augusta Street, Greenville, SC 29601
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🧒 Ages: All ages
Lights. Camera. Magic! Mickey and his friends welcome you to a star-studded gala with Mickey & Minnie, Stitch & Angel, Zootopia 2, Monsters, Inc., Tangled, Moana, Toy Story and Beauty and the Beast. Doors open about an hour before the show; children over 2 need a ticket.
Take a photo with Santa Claus at the Greenville Christmas Market at Grand Bohemian Lodge, where European-style holiday festivities meet Southern tradition with local vendors, live music and festive food and drinks.
Experience 32 million dancing Christmas lights at District Park: park and watch the dancing light show or drive the track and take in the display, with a petting zoo, carnival rides and Christmas vendors.
Hours: Fri.–Sat. 6–11 p.m., Sun. 6–10 p.m., Mon.–Thu. 6–9 p.m.; open until 10 p.m. Dec. 21–24.
Open nightly Nov. 26–Dec. 31, 2026.
📍 Location: District Park, 148 Crumpton Lane, Easley, SC 29640
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★ FeaturedChristmas at the Farm is holiday fun for the whole family! During this two-weekend-only event, feel the magic of a Hallmark Christmas in real life. Enjoy hot chocolate and s’mores, get creative with arts and crafts, shop local vendors, test your skills with a Christmas escape room, and capture memories at the festive photo booth. Enjoy live Christmas music throughout the event while soaking in the sights and sounds of the season. Best of all, pick out your very own live Christmas tree and take home a little piece of the holiday magic! 🎄✨
Multiple Days and Times: Nov. 27th-Nov.29, Dec. 5th-6th (10AM-3PM for all days)
Lights. Camera. Magic! Mickey and his friends welcome you to a star-studded gala with Mickey & Minnie, Stitch & Angel, Zootopia 2, Monsters, Inc., Tangled, Moana, Toy Story and Beauty and the Beast. Doors open about an hour before the show; children over 2 need a ticket.
When a mischievous stray dog shows up on a grumpy old man’s doorstep, mayhem ensues! This 60-minute holiday comedy is packed with puppetry and physical comedy, and yes, there’s a snowball fight. Performed on the Younts Stage.
Lights. Camera. Magic! Mickey and his friends welcome you to a star-studded gala with Mickey & Minnie, Stitch & Angel, Zootopia 2, Monsters, Inc., Tangled, Moana, Toy Story and Beauty and the Beast. Doors open about an hour before the show; children over 2 need a ticket.
Come here all of your favorite Christmas hits! Think Mariah Carey and Stevie Wonder. Also enjoy a few originals and some surprises too! Concert For A Cause, featuring Graydon Tomlinson and special guests, on Sunday, November 29. The pre-concert Christmas Market will begin at 3:00pm, followed by the concert at 5:00pm in the Worship & Arts Center. Tickets ($15) and will go on sale Sunday, October 11.
All proceeds support the mission of Isaiah 117 House, which provides physical and emotional support in a safe and loving home for children awaiting placement.
Take a photo with Santa Claus at the Greenville Christmas Market at Grand Bohemian Lodge, where European-style holiday festivities meet Southern tradition with local vendors, live music and festive food and drinks.
When a mischievous stray dog shows up on a grumpy old man’s doorstep, mayhem ensues! This 60-minute holiday comedy is packed with puppetry and physical comedy, and yes, there’s a snowball fight. Performed on the Younts Stage.
Kids home for Thanksgiving break?
From turkey trots to cozy indoor spots for chilly days, here are 20+ ways to fill the days off around Greenville, SC.
See 20+ Thanksgiving break ideasThese Thanksgiving break ideas for things to do will keep you busy at the end of the month!
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.
- Everything Thanksgiving! See what works for you this week or weekend.
- Explore the Game Garage in Spartanburg.
- Have a blast at Roper Mountain Science Center.
- Head to Paris Mountain State Park for hiking.
- Take a day trip to see the fall leaves, Sassafras Mountain is gorgeous!
- Take a day trip to Bryson City to ride the train.
- Go hiking with llamas in Dupont forest.
- Plan out your Thanksgiving dinner with these local restaurants.
- Go explore the new Cleveland Park in downtown Greenville.
- Have a toddler? These activities are FREE!
- 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
Things to do year-round in the Upstate
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.
Explore the guideTheater, Shows, and Sporting Events
Theatre & Concerts
Drop the kids off for a fun evening of their own at South Carolina Children’s Theatre! Kid’s Night Out starts with drama activities, then crafts, a milk-and-cookies snack and a movie. Pajamas encouraged, and bring a favorite blanket and pillow. This night’s theme: Hogwarts!.
The Greer Children’s Theatre production of Trolls The Musical Jr., November 6th-8th and November 13th-15th. Fridays at 7pm and Saturdays and Sundays at 2pm at The Cannon Centre in Greer SC. Adults $20, Students/Seniors $15 and Children under 4 $10. Purchase tickets @ Greerculturalarts.com or call 864-848-5383 and leave a message.
One mansion. Six suspects. Multiple endings. A storm rages outside Boddy Manor, but inside, six mysterious guests gather for a dinner party that turns deadly when their host is found murdered. Fast-paced, hilarious and packed with twists, this whodunit keeps audiences guessing until the very last reveal.
Content Advisory: Contains comic violence, murder mystery themes, loud sound effects, mild adult language, and occasional suggestive humor. Parental discretion is advised.
Roper Mountain Science Center presents a Laser Show set to the music of Laser Pink Floyd: Dark Side of the Moon in the Giant Dome Theater and Hooper Planetarium. Back by popular demand, favorite artists and bands come alive through laser light in the planetarium. For safety reasons, no late entries will be permitted.
📍 Location: Roper Mountain Science Center, 402 Roper Mountain Road, Greenville, SC
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Story-based performance with dancers from the International Ballet. Families welcome
Join the Clemson University Symphony Orchestra on the Village Green at Patrick Square in Clemson, South Carolina, for Sergei Prokofiev’s beloved musical tale, Peter and the Wolf, featuring special guest narrator Provost Cole Smith.
This family-friendly concert introduces audiences to the instruments of the orchestra through a timeless story brought to life by music. Arrive early for pre-concert activities hosted by the City of Clemson Arts Center and Trudel Music Studio, including mask making, an instrument petting zoo and a Kindermusik session. After the concert, stay for Trudel Music Studio students’ November Recital.
Schedule
10 a.m. | Mask making and instrument petting zoo
10:15 a.m. | Kindermusik session on the Village Green
11 a.m. | Peter and the Wolf performed by the Clemson University Symphony Orchestra, with special guest narrator Provost Cole
Trudel Music Studio’s November Recital to follow.
Story-based performance with dancers from the International Ballet. Families welcome
★ FeaturedA winner with audiences and critics alike, DreamWorks’ How to Train Your Dragon is a captivating and original story that combines humor, fire-breathing action and epic adventure! Hiccup is a young Viking who defies tradition when he befriends one of his deadliest foes – a ferocious dragon he calls Toothless. Together, these unlikely heroes must fight against all odds to save both their worlds.
How To Train Your Dragon – In Concert features this acclaimed film presented in HD, with composer John Powell’s Academy Award®-nominated score performed live to picture by the full Greenville Symphony in a thrilling experience for all ages. Tickets start at $39
📅 Saturday, November 7, 2026 — 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM
📍 Peace Concert Hall, 300 S. Main St, Greenville, SC
🎟️ Buy Tickets
👨👩👧👦 All ages welcome — great for dragon-loving families
Hartness Performing Arts Center at Christ Church Episcopal School
Experience just how vividly an orchestra can paint pictures and tell stories without saying a single word.
Arnold Bax’s November Woods takes us into a late-autumn landscape filled with wind, changing skies, fading light, and turbulence. From there, we meet one of music’s great troublemakers in Richard Strauss’ Till Eulenspiegel’s Merry Pranks, as the orchestra brings Till’s mischievous adventures to life. We finish with Ravel’s Daphnis et Chloé, Suite No. 2, a dazzling display of orchestral color that takes us from a breathtaking sunrise to an exhilarating final dance.
As a pre-Thanksgiving tradition, Foothills asks their audience to help Greer Community Ministries replenish their food pantry for needy families by donating canned goods at this performance.
Join us at the reception following the concert and get to know the musicians over food and conversation. This Classically Casual Concert, Reception and Parking are – absolutely FREE!
★ FeaturedA winner with audiences and critics alike, DreamWorks’ How to Train Your Dragon is a captivating and original story that combines humor, fire-breathing action and epic adventure! Hiccup is a young Viking who defies tradition when he befriends one of his deadliest foes – a ferocious dragon he calls Toothless. Together, these unlikely heroes must fight against all odds to save both their worlds.
How To Train Your Dragon – In Concert features this acclaimed film presented in HD, with composer John Powell’s Academy Award®-nominated score performed live to picture by the full Greenville Symphony in a thrilling experience for all ages. Tickets start at $39
📅 Saturday, November 7, 2026 — 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM
📍 Peace Concert Hall, 300 S. Main St, Greenville, SC
🎟️ Buy Tickets
👨👩👧👦 All ages welcome — great for dragon-loving families
One mansion. Six suspects. Multiple endings. A storm rages outside Boddy Manor, but inside, six mysterious guests gather for a dinner party that turns deadly when their host is found murdered. Fast-paced, hilarious and packed with twists, this whodunit keeps audiences guessing until the very last reveal.
Content Advisory: Contains comic violence, murder mystery themes, loud sound effects, mild adult language, and occasional suggestive humor. Parental discretion is advised.
SC Veterans Upstate Salute is an all-ages event dedicated to honoring our nation’s veterans and active-duty military. Admission is complimentary. Claim your free ticket here.
Scheduled Events:
– Headline concert featuring rising country artist Dylan Marlowe
– Warbirds Flyover
– Special Forces Parachute Team jump
– Drone Team demonstration
– K-9 Team demonstration
– Military vehicles on display
– National Anthem sung by firefighter Jake Mantooth
– JL Mann H.S. Drill Team
– Bugler (TAPS) performed by Ted Brocklehurst
– Greenville Pipes and Drums
– Rifle Salute
– Veteran Recognition
– Clemson Pershing Rifles Soldiers Battlefield Cross
– Clemson Pershing Rifles POW/MIA Table Ceremony
– Pledge of Allegiance and Flag Retirement performed by Boy Scout #159
– Armed Forces Song performed by Vocal Matrix
– Invocation and Benediction
One mansion. Six suspects. Multiple endings. A storm rages outside Boddy Manor, but inside, six mysterious guests gather for a dinner party that turns deadly when their host is found murdered. Fast-paced, hilarious and packed with twists, this whodunit keeps audiences guessing until the very last reveal.
Content Advisory: Contains comic violence, murder mystery themes, loud sound effects, mild adult language, and occasional suggestive humor. Parental discretion is advised.
Join World Upside Down’s middle and high school cast for Elf The Musical JR., a hilarious, heartwarming holiday adventure following Buddy the elf from the North Pole to New York City.
One mansion. Six suspects. Multiple endings. A storm rages outside Boddy Manor, but inside, six mysterious guests gather for a dinner party that turns deadly when their host is found murdered. Fast-paced, hilarious and packed with twists, this whodunit keeps audiences guessing until the very last reveal.
Content Advisory: Contains comic violence, murder mystery themes, loud sound effects, mild adult language, and occasional suggestive humor. Parental discretion is advised.
Little ones can enjoy a high-energy, kid-friendly storytime at SC Children’s Theatre! A Teaching Artist brings a story by Ben Hatke to life in the Prisma Health Lobby with audience participation and simple interaction. Performances last no longer than 30 minutes, so they’re perfect for wiggly young patrons. Shows at 10am and 11am. Reservations aren’t required, and the parking lot fee is waived for story time patrons.
Story-based performance with dancers from the International Ballet. Families welcome. ** Numbered tickets are free and required for admission. Tickets can be obtained no more than 90 minutes before the event. Limit one ticket per person.
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!
★ FeaturedHave a child turning 6 years old in Greenville or Laurens County this month? Head to Pepsi of Greenville to pick up the birthday kids’ very own FREE Pepsi birthday party pack! This week only, your birthday kid can receive:
– 12 Pepsi Cans
– 12 Pepsi Balloons (not inflated)
– 12 Pepsi Pencils
– 12 Pepsi Tattoos
– A Pepsi party birthday certificate
Bring your child’s birth certificate to the Pepsi of Greenville office located at 751 State Park Road, Greenville, SC 29609.
– Pepsi Party Packs are available the month of or the month after your child’s 6th birthday.
– The Party Packs are available during the first full week of the month between 1–5 pm, M-F.
– Park in front of the building and enter through the front office.
Click Here to Find The Exact Dates Each Month Plus What You’ll Find in Your Prize Pack
The holiday season kicks off at Haywood Mall with Santa’s arrival! Enjoy a festive family evening with free holiday activities, character appearances, and live performances. Santa arrives at the Texas de Brazil entrance before heading to his set to meet families. The first 100 children to visit Santa’s helpers at that entrance will get a ticket for a free gift. Bring it to Santa’s set that evening to receive your gift and meet Santa. Photos with Santa will be available for purchase.
Grab lawn chairs and blankets for First Fridays: Movies in the Park at Trailblazer Park! This month’s showing is Fantastic Mr. Fox, starting at dusk. Come early to explore downtown Travelers Rest and grab a bite before the movie begins.
★ FeaturedFamilies walk together to simulate the daily trek millions of women and children make to collect water, raising funds to bring safe water to 1,500 people in need.
It’s a meaningful, hands-on way to introduce kids to global water issues, with a dedicated kids’ page for young walkers and options to join a team, volunteer, or start a church group.
Register: https://walkforwater.rallybound.org/2026-greenville-walk-for-water
Date: Saturday, November 7, 2026
Event opens at 9 a.m.
Walk begins at 10 a.m.
Join us in Easley for a two-day shopping event filled with unique finds, curated treasures, and local handmade goods! Whether you’re refreshing your wardrobe, or searching for one-of-a-kind home accents, we’ve got something special for everyone.
- Dates: Friday, Nov. 6 & Saturday, Nov. 7
- Time: 9:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M. Daily
- Location: 159 Mount Calvary Church Road, Easley, SC
- Admission: FREE
- Parking: FREE
What You’ll Find:
- Vintage and Antique Home Decor & Furniture
- Vinyl Records, Cassettes & VHS Tapes
- Vintage Clothing
- Toys & Collectibles
- Repurposed & Upcycled Finds
- Handmade Artisan Candles
Fretwell Market is a monthly, pet-friendly community market held on the Fretwell Lawn in Spartanburg. Shoppers can browse local vendors offering seasonal food and drinks, handmade goods, artisan crafts, and unique gifts. It’s a relaxed, family-friendly way to support local makers and enjoy a Saturday morning near the Rail Trail. The market takes place on the first Saturday of each month from 9:00 AM–1:00 PM.
👉Learn more here> Fretwell Market January | Fretwell Spartanburg
2026 Market Dates: January 3, February 7, March 7, April 4, May 2, June 6, July 4, August 1, September 5, October 3, November 7, December 5
Home Depot Kids Workshops happen on the first Saturday of every month from 9 AM–12 PM, offering free, hands-on building projects for kids with all supplies included (kit, tools, paint, apron, and instructions). Each month features a new themed project kids can build and take home, plus they’ll earn a collectible pin and certificate.
Find this event at your local Home Depot
👉Learn more about the upcoming Home Depot Kids Workshops
First Saturday of the month Other Lands has crafts, snacks, and rotating themed activities.
You can view their calendar on their webpage – https://www.otherlandsbrew.com/weekly-calendar
Story-based performance with dancers from the International Ballet. Families welcome
Join the Clemson University Symphony Orchestra on the Village Green at Patrick Square in Clemson, South Carolina, for Sergei Prokofiev’s beloved musical tale, Peter and the Wolf, featuring special guest narrator Provost Cole Smith.
This family-friendly concert introduces audiences to the instruments of the orchestra through a timeless story brought to life by music. Arrive early for pre-concert activities hosted by the City of Clemson Arts Center and Trudel Music Studio, including mask making, an instrument petting zoo and a Kindermusik session. After the concert, stay for Trudel Music Studio students’ November Recital.
Schedule
10 a.m. | Mask making and instrument petting zoo
10:15 a.m. | Kindermusik session on the Village Green
11 a.m. | Peter and the Wolf performed by the Clemson University Symphony Orchestra, with special guest narrator Provost Cole
Trudel Music Studio’s November Recital to follow.
Bring your littles to the front steps of M. Judson for our twice-weekly story time! Enjoy some wonderful picture books read aloud to the crowd by our very own booksellers, and children will even get a sweet treat to go. If you catch them on a rainy day or cold day, storytime is held inside in the children’s section toward the back of the store. Keep up with changes to the schedule here> Book Store & Coffee Shop in Downtown Greenville Check out our Review of Storytime on the Steps at M. Judson Booksellers!
FREE TO THE PUBLIC!
Join us for our Autumn Vendor Market! There will be over 50 vendors set up OUTSIDE, wrapping around the building! There will also be delicious food trucks to grab lunch from, a beverage trailer, bounce house, a highland cow petting zoo AND MORE! You don’t want to miss this awesome event and opportunity to support your local businesses and get a head start on holiday shopping!
🗓️ When? Saturday, November 7th 2026
⏰ Time? 11 AM until 3 PM
📍 Where? Westside Market Greenville located at 3510 Augusta Road Greenville, SC
Event is rain or shine (but will be reassessed if dangerous weather is in the forecast)
Story-based performance with dancers from the International Ballet. Families welcome
The event will feature local vendors, food, a beer garden, Jeremiah’s Italian Ice and bounce houses for children.
Families can enjoy offerings from Rigsby’s Smoke, Burgers, Wings & Grill, Rigsby’s Taproom & Social, Jeremiah’s Italian Ice and Salsarita’s Fresh Mexican Grill. Organizers are also adding a special patriotic activity for younger attendees. Children who salute the American flag and recite the Pledge of Allegiance will receive a coupon for a free Jeremiah’s Italian Ice.
It’s a simple but meaningful way to encourage children to learn about patriotism, service and the importance of honoring those who’ve worn our nation’s uniform.
Join High Falls County Park for its third annual Día de los Muertos celebration! Enjoy music, food trucks, free activities for kids, crafts, and a community ofrenda where families are invited to honor loved ones. A movie showing at 7:15 PM wraps up the festival.
★ FeaturedCelebrate fall at Hampton Park Baptist Church’s free Harvest Happening, featuring carnival games, cookie decorating, touch-a-truck, bounce houses, hayrides, and face painting for the whole family.
Meet Santa for free at Bass Pro Shops! The season starts with Santa’s Arrival Party on Saturday, November 7 at 5 p.m., with a tree lighting, treats, and a free mini reindeer plush while supplies last.
Free photos with Santa then run daily from November 8 through December 24.
Learn more here.
Each family gets a complimentary 4×6 print and a shareable video, and up to eight people can be in the photo. Reservations are required and open November 1. Time slots run about every 15 minutes starting at 10 a.m., and weekends near Christmas fill up fast, so book early!
Hartness Performing Arts Center at Christ Church Episcopal School
Experience just how vividly an orchestra can paint pictures and tell stories without saying a single word.
Arnold Bax’s November Woods takes us into a late-autumn landscape filled with wind, changing skies, fading light, and turbulence. From there, we meet one of music’s great troublemakers in Richard Strauss’ Till Eulenspiegel’s Merry Pranks, as the orchestra brings Till’s mischievous adventures to life. We finish with Ravel’s Daphnis et Chloé, Suite No. 2, a dazzling display of orchestral color that takes us from a breathtaking sunrise to an exhilarating final dance.
As a pre-Thanksgiving tradition, Foothills asks their audience to help Greer Community Ministries replenish their food pantry for needy families by donating canned goods at this performance.
Join us at the reception following the concert and get to know the musicians over food and conversation. This Classically Casual Concert, Reception and Parking are – absolutely FREE!
Hear Ye, Hear Ye! A Royal Family Adventure Awaits! 🐉
Calling all kings, queens, knights, princesses, and dragon slayers! Gather your little lords and ladies for an afternoon of merriment, games, and medieval mischief!
Prepare for a royal good time filled with jousting, Renaissance recreation, and family fun fit for the whole kingdom. And fear not, hungry adventurers—there’s no need to feast on a turkey leg! We’re bringing the Middle Ages into the modern age with delicious medieval-style pizza from Local Pie Pizza! 🍕⚔️
So dust off your crowns, ready your swords, and bring the whole family for an afternoon of Renaissance revelry. It’s sure to be a knight to remember!
📅 Sunday, November 8, 2026
⏰ 4:00–6:00 p.m.
📍 Sanctuary Church
302 Parkins Mill Road
Greenville, SC 29607
All ye are welcome! Bring your little princes and princesses and join us for a royal celebration of food, fun, and fellowship!
FREE TO THE PUBLIC!
Join us for our November Trailblazer Market!
You’ll find the perfect hand crafted products, decor, art, farm goods, sourdough, sweets, salsa and SO MUCH MORE! We proudly present a wide variety of vendors! There will be OVER 50 small businesses in attendance for you to shop from, delicious food trucks to grab lunch, face painting and more!
This is an all OUTSIDE event! It is rain or shine!
Free things to do near Greenville
For more free things to do, don’t miss our huge list of Free Things to Do Near Greenville, SC.
Explore the guideEducational 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.
The Anderson County Museum’s Homeschool Friday program for homeschool families.
Afternoon Explorations- September 17, 2026 – May 7, 2027
Begin your visit in the Environmental Science and Sustainability Building, where you’ll find The Water Story and Sustainable Future exhibits as well as the highly popular Nature Exchange
Explore Harrison Hall of Natural Science, where you’ll discover a wide variety of plants, animals, and invertebrates in the Indoor Rain Forest and Rainforest Classroom, have the chance to pet stingrays, sea stars, and horseshoe crabs in the Marine Lab, and learn about South Carolina’s major ecosystems in the Ecology Lab
- Step back in time on the Living History Farm and discover what it was like to live in the Backcountry of 19th-century South Carolina.
- Have a larger-than-life adventure as you search for young and adult dinosaurs on our ever-popular Dinosaur Adventure Trail.
- Tap into the power of imagination through creative play at the Pirate Adventure and Dinosaur Playgrounds.
- Immerse yourself in the beauty of nature as you stroll through the Butterfly Garden.
👉PURCHASE TICKETS HERE> Afternoon Explorations
And don’t miss our themed Special Event Days held throughout the year that include:
- October 16 – Science Magic
- November 20 – Fall on the Farm
- December 11 – Grinchy Christmas
- January 15 – Winterfest
- February 19 – Future Engineers
- March 12 – Dinosaur Adventure
- April 23 – A Pirate’s Life for Me
Click Here to Learn more about Roper Mountain Science Center and all of its fantastic programming!
Friday nights are for space exploration at Roper Mountain Science Center. Friday Starry Nights invite families to relax under the stars inside the planetarium and enjoy immersive astronomy shows that change throughout the evening. It’s an easy, engaging way to spark curiosity about the night sky, whether it’s your first visit or a returning favorite. On clear nights, be sure to head over after your show to the Charles E. Daniel Observatory refractor to see through the telescope!
👉Get your tickets here > Roper Mountain Science Center
Friday Nights in October
4:30pm – Starry Nights – Spooky Science
6:00pm – Starry Nights- Solar Superstorm
7:30pm – Starry Nights – A Race Through Space
Remaining dates for 2026:
Friday – 11/6/26, 11/13/26, 11/20/26, 12/4/26
4:30pm – Starry Nights – Cosmic Adventure
6:00pm – Starry Nights – Solar Superstorms
7:30pm – Starry Nights – A Race Through Space
Location:
T.C. Hooper Planetarium
Roper Mountain Science Center, Greenville, SC
Find out more about Friday Starry Nights and why we LOVE this planetarium in our review of RMSC!
Story-based performance with dancers from the International Ballet. Families welcome
Join the Clemson University Symphony Orchestra on the Village Green at Patrick Square in Clemson, South Carolina, for Sergei Prokofiev’s beloved musical tale, Peter and the Wolf, featuring special guest narrator Provost Cole Smith.
This family-friendly concert introduces audiences to the instruments of the orchestra through a timeless story brought to life by music. Arrive early for pre-concert activities hosted by the City of Clemson Arts Center and Trudel Music Studio, including mask making, an instrument petting zoo and a Kindermusik session. After the concert, stay for Trudel Music Studio students’ November Recital.
Schedule
10 a.m. | Mask making and instrument petting zoo
10:15 a.m. | Kindermusik session on the Village Green
11 a.m. | Peter and the Wolf performed by the Clemson University Symphony Orchestra, with special guest narrator Provost Cole
Trudel Music Studio’s November Recital to follow.
Bring your littles to the front steps of M. Judson for our twice-weekly story time! Enjoy some wonderful picture books read aloud to the crowd by our very own booksellers, and children will even get a sweet treat to go. If you catch them on a rainy day or cold day, storytime is held inside in the children’s section toward the back of the store. Keep up with changes to the schedule here> Book Store & Coffee Shop in Downtown Greenville Check out our Review of Storytime on the Steps at M. Judson Booksellers!
Spark Squad is a hands-on kids’ program at the Anderson County Museum.
Story-based performance with dancers from the International Ballet. Families welcome
Hands-on farm class for kids with the sheep at Whispering Pines Farm (also known as Whispering Pines Dairy), 681 Campbell Bridge Road, Seneca, SC 29678. Parents stay with their children (not a drop-off). $10 per child; adults free. Wear closed-toe shoes and clothes that can get dirty; bring water. Tickets on Eventbrite.
Bring your kids out to meet the sheep at Whispering Pines Farm in Seneca. Little Shepherds is a hands-on visit with the sheep for kids, and parents stay and enjoy it right alongside them. It’s $10 per child, and adults are free. Wear closed-toe shoes and clothes you don’t mind getting a little dirty, and bring water. Tickets are on Eventbrite.
SC Veterans Upstate Salute is an all-ages event dedicated to honoring our nation’s veterans and active-duty military. Admission is complimentary. Claim your free ticket here.
Scheduled Events:
– Headline concert featuring rising country artist Dylan Marlowe
– Warbirds Flyover
– Special Forces Parachute Team jump
– Drone Team demonstration
– K-9 Team demonstration
– Military vehicles on display
– National Anthem sung by firefighter Jake Mantooth
– JL Mann H.S. Drill Team
– Bugler (TAPS) performed by Ted Brocklehurst
– Greenville Pipes and Drums
– Rifle Salute
– Veteran Recognition
– Clemson Pershing Rifles Soldiers Battlefield Cross
– Clemson Pershing Rifles POW/MIA Table Ceremony
– Pledge of Allegiance and Flag Retirement performed by Boy Scout #159
– Armed Forces Song performed by Vocal Matrix
– Invocation and Benediction
Docents are on hand in front of select exhibits to share fun facts about our giraffes and answer your questions. Two sessions run this day: 10:30 am and 12:30 pm. Some animals may change due to weather.
Cost: Zoo admission
📍 Location: Greenville Zoo, 150 Cleveland Park Dr, Greenville, SC 29601
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Family friendly for all ages! Make your own beaded jewelry with Greenville Beading Workshops. You choose your beads from a large selection of colorful glass beads, gemstones, pearls, and more…. and then you create your jewelry directly at the workshop.
We provide a gentle, encouraging setting with tools and techniques to help anyone express themselves creatively. (We will not photograph anyone or their work during our workshops, so the creative process and each person’s privacy is respected!)
Tickets are for sale through Etsy link. $30 each. (OR $15 each if you want a limit of 2 bracelets)
Every person can create as many pieces as they want during the 1 hour workshop.
This workshop is located at GatherGVL (an outdoor food hall), we will host the workshop in the upstairs event space.
This is for ALL AGES, kid through adult. Anyone who would like to create needs a ticket. This is not a drop-off program, please plan to remain on site.
Please feel free to contact Kristina with any questions or clarification, text or call 240-793-7123. Also visit our Instagram page for more info @greenvillebeadingworkshops
Experience the remarkable true story of three animal species rescued from brink of extinction. Join this amazing adventure to save California’s enchanting Channel Island Fox, China’s fabled Golden Monkey and the wondrous migrating crabs of Christmas Island. Discover the heartfelt and ingenious human efforts to rescue endangered species around the world. Doors close promptly at 3:30 p.m. If you need to leave for any reason, you are welcome to do so, but you will not be able to reenter the theater until the show is finished. Food and drinks are not allowed. Electronic devices should be set to silent. Target audience 9-adult. Some scenes may be disturbing for small children. Loud sounds and bright, flashing lights may affect some audience members. Registration opens two weeks before the show and is required for this free show. The entire presentation runs 50-60 minutes. Registration may be required.
Crafts, coloring, and games for ages 6–12. Join the library for a free program for kids and families.
Use pastels and black paper to make leaf impressions. Ages 6–12.
Bring your Pokémon™ cards and games to trade, battle, and more. Cards provided for game play or use your own. Ages 6–12.
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 at 10:30 am - Music Adventure at Swamp Rabbit Cafe
Mondays in November (check for closures) (tickets required)
Little ones can enjoy a high-energy, kid-friendly storytime at SC Children’s Theatre! A Teaching Artist brings a story by Michael Hall to life in the Prisma Health Lobby with audience participation and simple interaction. Performances last no longer than 30 minutes, so they’re perfect for wiggly young patrons. Shows at 10am and 11am. Reservations aren’t required, and the parking lot fee is waived for story time patrons.
Little ones can enjoy a high-energy, kid-friendly storytime at SC Children’s Theatre! A Teaching Artist brings a story by Michael Hall to life in the Prisma Health Lobby with audience participation and simple interaction. Performances last no longer than 30 minutes, so they’re perfect for wiggly young patrons. Shows at 10am and 11am. Reservations aren’t required, and the parking lot fee is waived for story time patrons.
Little ones can enjoy a high-energy, kid-friendly storytime at SC Children’s Theatre! A Teaching Artist brings a story by Sandra Boynton to life in the Prisma Health Lobby with audience participation and simple interaction. Performances last no longer than 30 minutes, so they’re perfect for wiggly young patrons. Shows at 10am and 11am. Reservations aren’t required, and the parking lot fee is waived for story time patrons.
Little ones can enjoy a high-energy, kid-friendly storytime at SC Children’s Theatre! A Teaching Artist brings a story by Sandra Boynton to life in the Prisma Health Lobby with audience participation and simple interaction. Performances last no longer than 30 minutes, so they’re perfect for wiggly young patrons. Shows at 10am and 11am. Reservations aren’t required, and the parking lot fee is waived for story time patrons.
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! ★ are my top picks!
- Candicorn Trick-or-Treat Weekend, Sun, Nov 1
- ★Kid’s Day Out at TCMU, Mon, Nov 2 and Tue, Nov 3
- Pepsi 6th Birthday Club Pickup, Mon, Nov 2 – Fri, Nov 6
- Who’s Hiding the Acorns? at Paris Mountain State Park, Tue, Nov 3
- Storytime on the Steps, Wed & Sat throughout the month at 10:30 am
- GSO: How to Train Your Dragon In Concert, Sat, Nov 7 · 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM
- Harvest Happening at Hampton Park Baptist Church, Sat, Nov 7 · 4:00–7:00 PM (Free)
- I Want My Hat Back – SCCT, Performances through Sun, Nov 8
- ★Bonfires and Barn Friends at Donkey River Farm, Fri, Nov 13th
- Holly Jolly Holiday Fair, Fri, Nov 13 – Sun, Nov 15
- 7th Annual Turkey Trot and Roll – Shriners Children’s Greenville, Sat, Nov 14
- Denver Downs Fall Festival – Pumpkin Nights, Select dates through Sat, Nov 14
- ★ Afternoon Explorations at RMSC, Fall on the Farm special day, Fri, Nov 20
- ★Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer – SCCT, Opens Fri, Nov 20 (runs through Dec 20)
- ★Doggie on My Doorstep at SC Children’s Theatre, Opens Fri, Nov 27 (runs through Dec 13)
- ★Disney on Ice, Opens Nov 25th -29th, 2026
Travel Highlight
Looking for magical start to the holiday season?
Kannapolis, NC is the perfect place to feel the holiday magic, especially during their seasonal kickoff at Celebration of Lights