Restaurants and Breweries with Live Music near Greenville, SC

Are you looking for places to enjoy live music at restaurants in Greenville, SC? Here you will find several spots where you can sit back, relax, and enjoy music. We can thank our contributor Andrea Beam and additions by local Kidding Around Team members for this great list of places in Greenville and nearby communities that offer live music while you dine!

live music in restaurants greenville, sc

For more great restaurants near Greenville, SC, don’t miss our Guide to Restaurants in Greenville, SC!

One of my favorite things to do is to enjoy live music… it doesn’t matter if I’m eating out or shopping, the whole experience is made better with live music in the background. And when the temperatures pick back up, there’s nothing quite like enjoying local, live music outside. Here’s a list of my favorite local places to sip on a drink and eat delicious food while listening to live music. Take out your pen and pad: You’ll want to write these down!

Looking for some ideas to help you plan the perfect date in Greenville, SC? Our Guide to Date Nights in Greenville is loaded with restaurant ideas, activities and things to do, bed and breakfasts, day trips for couples and so much more!

Live Music Restaurants: Greenville, SC

Thomas Creek Brewery

Thomas Creek offers both indoor and outdoor seating spaces with a wide variety of brews on tap, plus a few wine and cider options as well. They have live music on select dates in the brewery.

The dates and times will vary, but follow Thomas Creek on Facebook to see what’s happening and when. Then head to the brewery to enjoy some wings and small plate bites with locally-crafted beer with a side of live music.

Fireforge Crafted Beer

Located in downtown Greenville, Fireforge Crafted Beer’s events calendar features live music on various nights throughout the week, usually starting around 7 pm (with some daytime shows during the weekend). Grab a bite to eat and enjoy their locally-brewed beer while tapping your toes!

Smiley’s On The Roxx

Looking for live music 7 nights per week? Then you have to check out Smiley’s on the Roxx in Downtown Greenville! The music lineup regularly features local artists you may notice in the Greenville music scene, plus they have a have a decent menu of small plate options and entrees to choose from.

Blues Boulevard Jazz

To really amp up the romance on a romantic date night, Blues Boulevard Jazz should be on your radar. The jazz club in Downtown Greenville regularly features some of the best jazz and blues musicians in the area.

Plus, they have a food menu to choose from, so you can sip a cocktail and enjoy a meal while listening to some smooth music. Ladies, they also have a night just for you every Thursday is you are looking for a girls night out.

Rocky’s Hot Chicken Shack

You can enjoy delicious Nashville-style hot chicken along with acoustic musical performances at Rocky’s Hot Chicken Shack. The shop is located at 420 Laurens Road in Greenville near Pleasantburg Drive, and will have music during the spring and summer months with their Wings and Strings series.

Music usually happens Wednesday night from 6:30 – 8:30 pm. Keep up with what bands are playing through the Rocky’s Wings and Strings website.

Gather GVL

Located near Fluor Field, Gather GVL is an outdoor food hall built out of shipping containers. The food and beverage vendors at Gather GVL promise something yummy for everyone, especially frozen drinks from Juice Box Wine Bar. At the heart of this colorful and kid-friendly outdoor space is a stage on which you can regularly find a local troubadour doing their thing.

Their event calendar regularly features live music, especially on Saturdays and Sundays. Be sure to read our review of Gather GVL before you pop over there.

13 Stripes Brewery

Located at the Taylors Mill, 13 Stripes Brewery always has something fun going on. The brewery regularly has live music, so you will want to follow their Facebook to see special live music events.

Chicora Alley

Chicora Alley has delicious food, and often pairs the meal with live music. Musicians that frequent Chicora offer funk, rock, acoustic, jam band, jazz, Caribbean fusion, and just excellent music that you can dance to! Chicora has two locations, one in Downtown Greenville near Falls Park, and one in Travelers Rest.

The Radio Room

The Radio Room may be known to many as a small, local music venue, but their menu features yummy sandwiches, hot dogs, burgers, appetizers, and signature drinks. The venue is an excellent choice is you’re looking to see live music, but also maybe need a little bite to eat during the concert.

Their event calendar is loaded with live music coming to Greenville in addition to special events and trivia nights.

Fountain Inn Taproom at The Mill

The Fountain Inn Taproom offers a variety of events throughout the year, including live music. They have a wide selection of beer and wine to go along with your food, which includes snacking items like paninis, bratwurst, pretzels, and nachos.

Vaughn’s Food Hall

Located in Simpsonville, Vaughn’s Food Hall has it all! Not only can you grab delicious food from a variety of cuisines, but they regularly host bands for live music nights. You’ll find their upcoming music schedule on their Facebook page.

The Taphouse also has great brews if you want to grab a drink before heading out to the large open space to hang out. Check out our full review of Vaughn’s Food Hall to see everything they have to offer.

The Whistle Stop

It’s no secret The Whistle Stop at The American Cafe is is one of my favorite destinations, but what’s even better than their menu is the rooftop dining area. Yes, you heard that right – eating dinner on the roof! Throw in a live band and you have the perfect spring evening. Check their website and/or Facebook page to see if they have anyone hitting the stage!

Spartanburg, SC Live Music Restaurants

Ciclops Cideri and Brewery

Ciclops Cyderi and Brewery in the heart of Spartanburg regularly features live music and trivia. Plus they’ve got their tasty signature brews and bites! The Ciclops Cyderi and Brewery calendar page has a a packed schedule.

Fr8yard

Also in downtown Spartanburg, Fr8yard is an outdoor biergarten built from repurposed shipping containers. They regularly welcome regional acts to their stage. Their master calendar has a full list of upcoming live music acts. Bonus: Their menu sounds like the perfect pairing to live music and tasty beverages!

New Groove Artisan Brewery

Just 30 minutes from Greenville, Boiling Spring’s New Groove Artisan Brewery serves pub fare and includes a menu “for the groovy kids.” Beverages include their beer, as well as specialty crafted sodas. To keep up with their live music schedule, follow their Facebook or Instagram pages.

With the continued growth of the restaurant, bar, and brewery scene in the Upstate, I’ve brushed the surface of places around town to enjoy live music while grabbing a bite to eat or perusing the stacks. However, my son would probably like to eat dinner so I had to stop at some point. As always, we’d love to hear from you if you have anything to add.

It looks like I’ve planned quite a few weekends for you!

You can thank me later.

What live music venue would you like to add to our list?

This article was originally written by Andrea Beam and has been updated by the Kidding Around Team.

Your Guide to Movie Theaters: Greenville, SC

Looking for movie theater in Greenville, SC? Fun for the family, fun with friends, or a great date night, whatever the reason, a movie at the theater is great entertainment. For the next time you are wanting to head to the theater, we have a list of the movie theaters in Greenville to help you find the best place to watch a movie.

If you want something fun to do with your kids, seeing a movie is always a hit. Rain or shine, seeing a movie on the big screen is fun for all ages. We recently took my 3-year-old daughter to her first movie, and it was a blast.

We loaded up this list of movie theaters in our area with some of the extra activities and amenities they offer.

Pro-tip: If you’re a member of a warehouse store such as Costco or Sam’s Club, check their web site or store for discounted tickets!

For more ideas of fun things to do inside, see our Ultimate Guide to Things to Do Inside in Greenville.

Regal Hollywood Stadium 20 & RPX

Located at 1029 Woodruff Road in Greenville, this theater has a lot to offer. It is situated close to several shopping centers and restaurants for a complete night out. This is one of the busier theaters in Greenville, so buy tickets in advance if you are seeing a new release and get there early for a parking space close to the box office.

Tickets can be purchased at the box office, printed at home, sent to your mobile phone, or purchased from a kiosk at the theater. Amenities include digital projection, 3-D movies, a game room, listening devices, stadium seating, concessions, and reserved seating.

The Regal Crown Club Rewards program offers reward credits just for going to the movies. Credits are earned by purchasing tickets and concessions, which can then be redeemed for a variety of rewards, including free movies and concessions.

Membership is free, so make sure to ask the next time you visit or check the Regal Crown Club Rewards website. Special events can be held at this facility such as birthday parties, meetings, and private screenings. Also featured at this theater is My Way Matinee, a regularly -scheduled sensory-friendly movie program that features films with lower sound and brighter lights.

Camelot Cinemas

Located at McAlister Square, 48 E Antrim Drive in Greenville, this independent, locally owned theater is quite a bit smaller than some of the others in the area. It features concessions (which include beer and wine), clean facilities, and friendly staff.

The facility is also available for special events such as birthday parties, group events, fundraisers, corporate functions, and spirit nights. There is rarely a long line to purchase tickets or concessions, and there is ample parking. Camelot Cinemas also has the cheapest ticket prices around!

Regal Cherrydale Stadium 16

This theater is located at 3221 Pleasantburg Drive in Greenville and is in close proximity to some excellent restaurants and shopping. They offer mobile tickets, print-at-home tickets, and a ticket kiosk in the lobby. Movies can be viewed in standard format, RPX, or 3D.

This theater also offers the Regal Crown Club Rewards program which gives rewards for going to the movies. Credits are earned by purchasing tickets and concessions and can be redeemed for a variety of rewards, including free movies and concessions.

Membership is free, so make sure to ask the next time you visit. Tickets can be purchased at the box office, printed at home, sent to your mobile phone, or purchased from a kiosk at the theater. Amenities include digital projection, 3D movies, and concessions. Special events can be held at this facility such as birthday parties, meetings, and private screenings.

Regal Simpsonville Stadium 14 & IMAX

This theater is located at 780 South Street in Simpsonville. If you haven’t seen a movie at an IMAX theater, you are missing out! The booming sound, huge screen, and overall experience are incredible. The theater is situated close to several shopping centers and restaurants in town so there is plenty to do for several hours of fun.

Tickets can be purchased at the box office, printed at home, sent to your mobile phone, or purchased from a kiosk at the theater. Amenities include a game room, listening devices, mobile tickets, a party room, print at home tickets, reserved seating, stadium seating, 3D and IMAX viewing options, and wheelchair accessibility.

The Regal Crown Club Rewards program offers rewards for going to the movies. Credits are earned by purchasing tickets and concession and can be redeemed for a variety of rewards, including free movies and concessions. Special events can be held at this facility such as birthday parties, meetings, and private screenings. See theater management or click here for more details.

NCG Cinema

While it is about a 40-minute drive from Greenville, the NCG Cinema in Spartanburg—and its reclining seats—might be worth your while! Located at 1985 E. Main Street in the Hillcrest Shopping Center, NCG Cinema gets consistently high marks for its comfortable theater, quality snacks, and friendly staff.

While my family usually foregoes concessions, NCG offers free refills on sodas and popcorn! That’s a game-changer!

The NCG Rewards program yields you points for every dollar spent at the theater, which can then be used to earn free concessions. Their Sensory Friendly movie series is at 10 am on select days, during which the volume of the movies is lowered, the lights are up, and moviegoers are welcome to walk around, talk, or even shout if they want to.

Summer Movies

Don’t forget the summer movie deals that happen at several theaters throughout the Upstate.

Which Upstate theater is your favorite?

Things to do Indoors with Teens in Greenville

Looking for things to do inside with teens near Greenville, SC? While we know Greenville is a wonderful place for little kids, it’s also a town that has plenty of things to do indoors with teens, everything from laser tag and trampoline parks to volunteering opportunities and movies.

We’ve compiled some of the best things to do inside with teenagers in Greenville. If we missed something, let us know in the comments!

Things to do Indoors with Teens in Greenville

Arcades, Laser Tag, Mini-Golf

Main Event is Greenville’s newest entertainment venue with bowling, laser tag, and arcade games, You’ll also find a restaurant, bar, and billiards. They run specials like kids eat free and all-you-can-play nights. Here’s our Kidding Around article on Main Event.

Main Event
225 Entertainment Boulevard
Greenville, SC

Frankie’s Fun Park is a mecca of arcade games, mini-golf, laser tag, and road courses, Frankie’s Fun Park is a great place to get out some energy with teens. There are plenty of activities for everyone to enjoy no matter what their interests are. Attractions are priced separately and there are food options as well.

45 Park Woodruff Drive, Greenville
Visit Frankie’s Fun Park website.

The Big E in Gaffney is another great place for indoor fun. They have arcades, laser tag, mini-golf, bumper cars, and a ropes course (outdoors). Check out our video tour here.

1100 Factory Shops Blvd, Gaffney (I-85 at exit 90 next to the Gaffney Premium Outlets); 864.564.5270
Visit the The Big E website.

Trampoline Parks

Greenville is home to Gravitopia and Sky Zone, both really fun trampoline park with ninja courses, foam pits and extreme. Gravitopia hosts a Club Night for kids 15 and older and Sky Zone has an event called Glow that is similar. And if you’re up for a little drive, Big Air Trampoline Park in Spartanburg just celebrated their 1st birthday and is super cool. They host Cosmic Nights, which is perfect for teens, every Friday and Saturday night.

Sky Zone
2465 Laurens Road, Greenville; 864.558.2400
Visit the Sky Zone website.

Big Air Trampoline Park
660 Spartan Blvd, Spartanburg; 864.580.6462
Visit Big Air Trampoline Park website.

Big Air Greenville
36 Park Woodruff Drive, Greenville; 864.626.5252
Big Air Greenville’s Website

Create Art

If you’ve ever been to Artisphere, you’ll understand how vibrant the art community is in Greenville. There are mediums for any level of interest and talent in art – painting, pottery, felting, welding. It’s all here. These places below offer all kinds of art classes or the opportunity to paint your own potter.

Greenville Center for Creative Arts

Hummingbird Hill Art Studio

Color Clay Café

Maya Movement Arts (an aerial arts studio)

Wine and Design

Vino & van Gogh

Volunteering

There are tons of opportunities for teens to volunteer and give back to their community. There are soup kitchens, Meals on Wheels, and places like Project Host. The City of Greenville also accepts teen volunteers for their many festivals.

Here is a list of places to volunteer in the Greenville area.

Escape Rooms

For a unique experience, teens can try using their best investigative skills to break out of a room together in 60 minutes or less.

Greenville Escape Room
319 Garlington Road, Suite A-5, Greenville; 864.982.5083
Visit Greenville Escape Room’s website.
Teens under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

Breakout Greenville
614 N Main Street, Greenville; 864.326.0190
Visit Breakout Greenville’s website.
Teens under 14 must be accompanied by an adult.

Escape Artist Greenville
217 East Stone Avenue, Greenville; 864.509.9305
Visit Escape Artist Greenville’s website.
Teens under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

Indoor Karting

What would a teenager like more than speeding in a car around an indoor race track? Let them get out those urges at a go kart facility. Kids under 18 can race during the week before 5 pm and on weekends before 2 pm.

Speed Factory Indoor Karting
1524 Roper Mountain Road, Greenville; 864.412.3323
130 E Daniel Morgan Avenue, Spartanburg; 864.447.4000
Visit Speed Factory Indoor Karting’s website.

Bowling

Bowling alleys have stepped up their game and aren’t the sketchy establishments of the 90s any longer. Greenville has some good options to bowling for teens.

Stone Pin Company
304 E Stone Avenue, Greenville; 864.412.7228
Visit Stone Pin Company’s website.

Spare Time Entertainment
822 Congaree Road, Greenville; 864.412.0299
Spare Time Entertainment’s website

Bowlero
740 S. Pleasantburg Drive, Greenville; 864.242.5724
Visit Bowlero’s website.

Peach Bowl Lanes
14515 E Wade Hampton Blvd, Greer; 864.877.8340
Visit Peach Bowl Lane’s website.

Wade Hampton Lanes
3065 Wade Hampton Blvd, Taylors, SC; 864.268.4136
Visit Wade Hampton Lanes’ website.

Golden Park
108 Balcome Blvd, Simpsonville; 864.967.8551
Visit the Golden Park’s website.

Rock Springs Bowling Alley
207 Rock Springs Road, Easley; 864.442.2057
Visit the Rock Springs Bowley Alley website.

Movies

There are always the movies. And teens still love going to them.

Regal Cinemas Hollywood 20
1025 Woodruff Road, Greenville; 864.462.7342
Visit Regal Cinemas Hollywood 20’s website.

Camelot Cinemas
48 East Antrim Drive, Greenville; 864.235.6700
Visit Camelot Cinema’s website.

Regal Cinemas Cherrydale 16
3221 North Pleasantburg Drive, Greenville; 844.462.7342
Visit Regal Cinemas Cherrydale 16’s website.

Do you have a great place for teens to add to our list?

Guide to things to do indoors, Greenville, SC

Get the full indoor guide full of things to do inside in the Upstate, SC.

Be Part Of A Thriller Flash Mob In Falls Park This Halloween!

Have you ever watched a viral video of a flash mob and wished you had been a part of it? Would you jump at the chance to limp through downtown Greenville in full Zombie fashion? Are you a child of the ’80s and have been dying to learn the “Thriller” dance?

If you said “YES!” to any of these questions, your opportunity is here!

Whether you want to use this as a fun couples activity or include the kids, we have the info you’ll need to participate in this flash mob event that starts rehearsals on October 3rd, 2024.

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Carolina Dance Collaborative: “Thrilling” Downtown Greenville With Their Annual Flash Mob

Carolina Dance Collaborative, a 501c3 non-profit mobile dance outreach organization, was founded by Alyson Amato and Kelsey Crum in 2015. The two women saw a need for dance in the community to be accessible to everyone and brought it to the Upstate in a mobile fashion.

CDC performs many flash mobs throughout the year, including CDC & Swamp Rabbit Cafe and Grocery staff at their 80’s Prom Fundraiser, the Pickens County Disability and Special Needs Board at an upcoming event, as well as their Adaptive Christmas Flash Mob opening the Christmas Parade each year. Outdoor flash mobs are a large part of their organization’s vision, in seeing the community come together through dance. This newly formed flash mob brings all their student groups together, fulfills their community collaboration mission, and values all people as artists. Additionally, they are bringing together dancers & non-dancers alike for an Inclusive Thriller-themed flash mob this October.

CDC established an adaptive branch of their organization that teaches individuals, child through adult, with disabilities. This branch reaches special education classrooms in Greenville County High Schools and autism therapy clinics, adult day service facilities, and more. Kelsey and Alyson wanted their adaptive component to intermingle with their YMCA, after-school, and adult through senior-citizen branches to create a place where all feel welcomed and accepted; a position where different kinds of people, regardless of their abilities, can have fun together through dance.

You Can Be a Part of the Flash Mob, Too!

In past years, over 100 people of all ages and abilities participated in this free event!

All people, ages six and up, regardless of their ability, are encouraged to join in on the fun. Participation is free; they only ask that each participant commits to being present for the rehearsals and the performance.

October 3rd, 2024 – Rehearsal | 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM at Kroc Center
October 10th, 2024 – Rehearsal | 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM at Kroc Center
October 17th, 2024 – Rehearsal | 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM at Kroc Center
October 24th, 2024 – Performance | at Falls Park Prior to Moonlight Movie
October 26th, 2024- Performance | at TD Saturday Market
Specific meeting time for performance will be given to performers at rehearsal

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This video includes the routine from the 2018 CDC Thriller Flash Mob to give you an idea of what you will be doing if you participate.

Helping Behind The Scenes

If you are unable to participate, there are a few ways that you can still be a part of supporting this organization and its vision to see all people interact, understand, and embody the life-changing power of dance. If you are a makeup artist, photographer, and videographer who would like to donate your time and efforts, please reach out to CDC. This free project is only made possible through the support of donors and volunteers alike.

Contact Carolina Dance Collaborative to find out what they need from the community to make this year’s Thriller Flash Mob even better!

Carolina Dance Collaborative
Mobile Dance Outreach!
501c3 Non-Profit Organization – P.O. Box 5432, Greenville | 864.315.3732

Have you always dreamed of doing the Thriller dance? Now is your chance!

Learn to Fence at Foothills Fencing Academy

Want to learn to fence in Greenville, SC? Check out Foothills Fencing Academy!

In college I was forced to choose between a multitude of courses worth only a couple credits to fulfill some obligation that I can’t remember now. But I do remember being psyched that Fencing was an option – so I signed up and couldn’t wait to wield my sword as a bad ass Medieval princess that I wish I was born as.

It was challenging but it was really, really fun. I had no idea the coordination and strength it took to learn the footwork, the proper way to earn points against your opponent, and the workout that every class entailed. I managed to pass the course, even toppling some of my male classmates in the process, and developed an unparalleled confidence that still lingers even today, long after my Russian instructor went back to coaching Olympians.

Here in the Greenville area, the Foothills Fencing Academy (FFA) is an awesome facility that teaches fencing to both kids and adults, even producing NCAA athletes and high-level fencers that go on to compete in worldwide tournaments.

Looking for more activities? Check out our Classes & Activities Guide in Greenville, SC!

Foothills Fencing Academy

The Foothills Fencing Academy is located in Piedmont, SC, only a 15-minute drive from downtown Greenville, and consists of a 4,000 square foot, air-conditioned facility with six tournament strips (they are like small runways but people-sized) which are on a raised wooden floor in order to provide better protection for joints than a concrete or tile floor.

The FFA offers open fencing time as well as classes and summer camps. The FFA is the finest fencing facility in the entire area and all their coaches are professional members of the USA Fencing, certified by the USFCA and have undergone background checks.

Why Fencing?

Fencing is a great way to develop coordination, agility, discipline, strength, balance and focus. Fencers must problem-solve quickly, assess situations, and learn how to think strategically – all crucial life-skills outside of the sport of fencing.

Fencing is also a wonderful activity to stay fit and healthy, work muscles from your feet and ankles all the way up through your shoulders and neck. It’s a sport of both mind and body.

Fall Classes

Whether you’re 8 or 38, Foothills Fencing Academy can introduce you to the fascinating sport of “Physical Chess” with their beginner classes for kids and their parents too! Beginner classes cover the basics – including the rules of fencing, footwork, blade work, and tactics. Fencers will develop coordination, discipline, speed, endurance and balance. By participating in three sessions of classes, students will learn the basic fundamentals of all three weapons. Oh yeah, its a fun sport in an air conditioned facility!

In addition to adult, family, and youth classes, private lessons are available as well. Plus they host homeschool groups, after-school groups, or church groups.

They provide all the safety equipment for an introductory period but fencers must purchase their own gear after two months of training.

Beginner Classes

Beginner classes, also known as Fencing 101, run in 4 week sessions and begin September 9th. But no worries if you’re not that quick because new classes will kick off again throughout the fall! There are two age groups: ages 7-12 and ages 13+ years old. All equipment needed is furnished for the first two months; all you need is the right clothing! Cost is $125.

For more details visit their website or call 864.593.3684.

Adult Beginner Classes

Fencing is a sport for all ages! The USA Fencing Association sanctions tournaments for adults, beginning with competitors as young as 13 years of age, as well as exclusive tournaments for specific age brackets ranging up to 70 years and over! This is also a great class to share some time for parent and teen.

Beginner classes for age 8-10: A weekly one hour session introduces students to fencing while improving coordination and critical thinking. Coaches use a mixture of fun games and discipline teach your child the basic fundamentals they need to begin fencing.

Beginner Classes for ages 8-18: This hour-long class introduces your child to each of the three Olympic style fencing weapons. Students learn to move and hit safely. They are introduced to the basic rules, footwork, blade work, and tactics of each weapon.

Family Beginner Classes: these are a great chance to get the whole family involved and learn a new sport.

The USA Fencing Association sanctions tournaments for youth, beginning with 10 and under programs. Boys and girls participate together locally, but compete separately at national tournament events. The coaches will use fencing games and lots of fun to introduce your child to this exciting sport!

Register today

Foothills Fencing Academy
1004 Piedmont Hwy
Piedmont, SC 29673
864.593.3684
foothillsfencingacademy@gmail.com
Foothills Fencing Website

Has your family ever tried Fencing?

15+ Restaurants Where Kids Eat Free or Cheap in Spartanburg, SC

Looking for places where Kids Eat Free in Spartanburg? Dining out with kids doesn’t have to be expensive! Many restaurants in Spartanburg County offer special deals (including free kid’s meals) on certain weeknights. We’ve done the searching so you don’t have to! So enjoy a night off from cooking, you deserve it!

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Sunday Kids Eat Free near Spartanburg

Looking for kid’s meal deals in Greenville? Check out our list of Kids Eat Free in Greenville!

We attempt to keep this list as accurate as possible. Location participation may vary, so be sure to contact the restaurant before ordering to confirm they offer their kid’s meal promotional deals.
This list does not imply restaurant endorsement and is simply for our reader’s convenience.

Here are some of the best restaurants in Spartanburg, SC!

And here are some of the best family restaurants in Spartanburg, SC to take your kids to!

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We will do our best to keep this list updated. Leave a comment or email us if you notice any outdated listings or new discounts that we should add.

Kids Eat Free on Monday in Spartanburg

Cici’s Pizza

Offer: Free kids meal with adult buffet purchase
Time: All-day
Age: 3 and under only
150 East Blackstock Road, Spartanburg

Mutt’s BBQ

Offer: Kids under 3 ALWAYS eat free!
Time: All day, Every Day
101 West Road, Greer

Habit Burger & Grill

Offer: One free kid’s meal with a $10 minimum purchase only from 11/20/24-1/14/25
Time: All day Monday through Wednesday
Age: kids 10 and under
Location: 1495 W O. Ezell Boulevard Spartanburg, SC 29301
Habit Burger & Grill Website

Kids Eat Cheap on Monday

Wade’s Family Restaurant

Offer: Kids eat for $2.71 in the dining room
Time: All-day
Age: 6 and under
1000 North Pine Street, Spartanburg

Kids Eat Free on Tuesday in Spartanburg

Cici’s Pizza

Offer: Free kids meal with adult buffet purchase
Time: All-day
Age: 3 and under only
150 East Blackstock Road, Spartanburg

Habit Burger & Grill

Mutt’s BBQ

Offer: Kids under 3 ALWAYS eat free!
Time: All day, Every Day
101 West Road, Greer

Denny’s

Offer: 2 free kid meals per adult
Time: 4-10 PM
Age: 12 and under
2306 Reidville Road, Spartanburg
115 Sloan Garden Road, Boiling Springs

IHOP

Offer: 1 free kids meal with an adult purchase
Time: 4-10 PM
Age: 12 and under
8135 Warren H Abernathy Hwy, Spartanburg

Pizza Inn

Offer: 1 free kids meal with an adult purchase
Time: 5:00 PM until close
Age: 12 and under
1517 E. Main St, Duncan
115 W. Wade Hampton, Greer
1108 Asheville Hwy, Spartanburg
2225 E. Main St, Spartanburg

Chicken Salad Chick

Offer: One free little chick meal per adult entree purchase
Time: Every Tuesday from 5 – 8 pm
Age: 12 and under
449 East Main Street – Suite E, Spartanburg

Kids Eat Cheap on Tuesday

Burrito Hub

Offer: $1.50 Tacos
Time: Tuesdays, 5 pm-7 pm
Age: all ages
253 Magnolia Street, Spartanburg
Check out our Kidding Around review of Burrito Hub!

Wade’s Family Restaurant

Offer: Kids eat for $2.71 in the dining room
Time: All-day
Age: 6 and under
1000 North Pine Street, Spartanburg

Rapid Fired Pizza Spartanburg

Offer: $1.99 Kids Night
Time: Every Tuesday from 5-10 PM
Age: One per child age 12 and under with purchase of entrée and drink at regular price. Not valid with any other offer.
1707-F John B White Senior Blvd, Spartanburg
See our Kidding Around review of Rapid Fired Pizza.

Kids Eat Free on Wednesday

Blaze Pizza

Offer: Free cheese pizza (simple pie on classic dough) with purchase of one 11-inch pizza, offer valid in-store only.
Time: All day
Ages: 12 and under only
Location: 861 Double Bridge Rd, Unit B, Boiling Springs, SC 29316

Check out our full review of Blaze Pizza in Boiling Springs!

Cici’s Pizza

Offer: Free kids meal with adult buffet purchase
Time: All-day
Age: 3 and under only
150 East Blackstock Rd, Spartanburg

Habit Burger & Grill

Offer: One free kid’s meal with a $10 minimum purchase only from 11/20/24-1/14/25
Time: All day Monday through Wednesday
Age: Kids 10 and under
Location: 1495 W O. Ezell Boulevard Spartanburg, SC 29301
Habit Burger & Grill Website

Mutt’s BBQ

Offer: Kids under 3 ALWAYS eat free!
Time: All day, Every Day
101 West Road Greer, SC

Kids Eat Cheap on Wednesday

Wade’s Family Restaurant

Offer: Kids eat for $2.71 in the dining room
Time: All-day
Age: 6 and under
1000 N Pine Street, Spartanburg

Kids Eat Free on Thursday

Cici’s Pizza

Offer: Free kids meal with adult buffet purchase
Time: All-day
Age: 3 and under only
150 East Blackstock Road, Spartanburg

Mutt’s BBQ

Offer: Kids under 3 ALWAYS eat free!
Time: All day, Every Day
101 West Road Greer, SC

Kids Eat Cheap on Thursday

Wade’s Family Restaurant

Offer: Kids eat for $2.71 in the dining room
Time: All-day
Age: 6 and under
1000 North Pine Street, Spartanburg

Kids Eat Free on Friday

Cici’s Pizza

Offer: Free kids meal with adult buffet purchase
Time: All-day
Age: 3 and under only
150 East Blackstock Road, Spartanburg

Mutt’s BBQ

Offer: Kids under 3 ALWAYS eat free!
Time: All day, Every Day
101 West Road Greer, SC

Kids Eat Cheap on Friday

Wade’s Family Restaurant

Offer: Kids eat for $2.71 in the dining room
Time: All-day
Age: 6 and under
1000 North Pine Street, Spartanburg

Kids Eat Free on Saturday

Cici’s Pizza

Offer: Free kids meal with adult buffet purchase
Time: all-day
Age: 3 and under only
150 East Blackstock Road, Spartanburg

Mutt’s BBQ

Offer: Kids under 3 ALWAYS eat free!
Time: All day, Every Day
101 West Road Greer, SC

Kids Eat Cheap on Saturday

Wade’s Family Restaurant

Offer: Kids eat for $2.71 in the dining room
Time: All-day
Age: 6 and under
1000 North Pine Street, Spartanburg

Kids Eat Free on Sunday

Cici’s Pizza

Offer: Free kids meal with adult buffet purchase
Time: All-day
Age: 3 and under only
150 East Blackstock Road, Spartanburg

Mutt’s BBQ

Offer: Kids under 3 ALWAYS eat free!
Time: All day, Every Day
101 West Road Greer, SC

Dickey’s BBQ Pit

Offer: Kids eat free with a $10 purchase
Time: All-day
Age: 12 and under
1915 Old Furnace Road, Boiling Springs

Jersey Mike’s Subs

Sunday Offer: .99 kids meal with the purchase of adult meal
Time: All-day Sunday
Age: 12 and under
1311-A West Wade Hampton Blvd, Greer
1550 East Main Street, Duncan
1623 John B White Sr. Boulevard, Suite A, Spartanburg

Kids Eat Cheap on Sunday

Wade’s Family Restaurant

Offer: Kids eat for $2.71 in the dining room
Time: all-day
Age: 6 and under
1000 North Pine Street, Spartanburg

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Escape Artist Is One of Greenville’s Best Places for Fun and Mystery

Do you think you can beat the clock at Escape Artist Greenville SC? Several years ago, some friends were visiting from out of town and wanted to meet up. When we asked them what they would like to do, they suggested that we meet up at one of Greenville’s top escape rooms, Escape Artist Greenville. We are very glad that we said yes. In fact, we had such a great time we can’t stop recommending Escape Artist to all of our friends in Greenville. Escape Artist Greenville was even voted one of the Best Escape Rooms in 2025 by Newsweek, how cool!

Looking for more fun things to do downtown? Check out the KA Guide to Downtown Greenville.

What is Escape Artist Greenville Like?

Upon arriving, we were energized immediately by owners Will and Kim Rutherford’s enthusiasm. It was impossible to not catch the excitement about trying to test our group’s wits against one of their escape rooms.

After a short explanation of rules such as “don’t tear apart the ceiling” followed by a creepy story intro we handed over our iPhones and headed into “Dr. Fratelli’s cabin”. Inside the mad scientist’s cabin, we quickly got to work looking inside and under the many objects in order to start finding clues. These clues then led to puzzles that had to be solved in order to find the special locked exit and escape the room where Dr. Fratelli had trapped us. Of course, the primary entrance remained unlocked so we weren’t actually physically locked in. It is just a game!

We were given just one hour to escape the room, but we had the ability to ask for three clues during our hour. Will was watching us through his surveillance cameras and was quick to offer the exact help needed for each clue. The puzzles were challenging but still simple enough for a group to solve.

Did We Escape?

Of course, the first question everyone asks is “Did you escape?” Actually, Will told us that only 20-25% of the groups that try the room “get out”. We made it though with only a couple of minutes left to spare and we used all 3 hints.

Will greeted us after we finished and shared his own observations of how we solved the puzzle. We then were allowed to grab our phones again so that Kim could take a victory photo for us showcasing our time.

Objects and clues at Escape Artist Greenville SC — Photo Credit: Eli Warren, used by permission from Escape Artist Greenville

Is Escape Artist Greenville Worth the Money?

Escape Artist is a little bit more expensive than most of the attractions my husband and I visit, starting at around $30/person. It was worth every penny we spent. We had so much fun working together, laughing at our mistakes, and bragging about what we solved. The room was very well designed, all of the clues were clear and worked correctly, and Will & Kim executed everything wonderfully. It’s no wonder that they have received so many 5 star reviews.

Any hints?

Well, of course, I can’t give any hints on how to solve the puzzle because that would ruin the fun, but here are a couple tips to help you have the best chances of victory:

Don’t be afraid to ask for a clue when you are stuck. It’s better to use them up than not get out!
Get started quickly. Don’t be shy about looking around the room when you enter it. The sooner you find your first clues the better.
Don’t overthink your clues. None of the clues will require knowing weird facts and you won’t mess up your clues by touching or moving objects in the room.
Playing an escape room game on your tablet or phone ahead of time will help give you an idea of the types of puzzles you might encounter.
Have fun! Don’t get too stressed out. This activity is all about having a good time.

What About Kids?

I visited Escape Artist Greenville with 3 other adults and I thought that it was a great adult activity but older children and teens would definitely enjoy it as well. Children under 16 are allowed to attend with an adult, and Will told us that he had even recently hosted a party of 11-year-olds. Will did tell us that he adapts the clues as necessary for children and that the children who have come through really have enjoyed the puzzle. All of the content in the story and inside the room was appropriate for any age audience and there weren’t any thematic elements that would scare a child.

About Escape Artist: Greenville SC

Be sure to book your time ahead of time online. Due to the nature of the event, space is limited and 2 hours advanced reservation is required.

This attraction is completely unique to Greenville. While there are other “escape rooms” in Greenville and in other cities, Will & Kim specifically designed this room and story making it a one-of-a-kind adventure.

The attraction can fit 2-8 people at a time. Your group may get placed with another group if you don’t purchase the entire 8 tickets.

In addition to Dr. Fratelli’s Cabin, there are four other escape rooms including our current favorite Starlight Motel (a spooky, interactive room for adults). You can read about Starlight Motel in our review.

There is a second location of Escape Artist Greenville, located at Hampton Station. The Hampton Station location has fewer rooms (Help Wanted and Dark Lullaby), but the proximity to dining, breweries, and shopping makes it a great activity.

The Escape Artist Greenville: SC Has Two Locations!

209 East Stone Avenue, Greenville, SC
864-509-9305
info@escapeartistgreenville.com
www.escapeartistgreenville.com
Book the Downtown Greenville location

Hampton Station
1320 Hampton Avenue, Bay 11C, Greenville, SC
Book the Hampton Station location

Have you ever visited The Escape Artist or another Escape Room in Greenville? We would love to hear what you thought in the comments!

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Did You Know that the YMCA Offers A Free Swim Week During Spring Break?

The lazy days of summer are right around the corner. That means lots of time at the neighborhood pool, heading to the beach, or checking out local swimming holes. But as a parent, the fun times around water are a little more stressful because accidents in the water are more common than need to be.

This post is sponsored by YMCA of Greenville.

Every year during warmer months, we hear tragic stories about accidental drownings involving children. Drowning is the second leading cause of death for children 1-14, but formal swimming lessons can reduce that risk by 88%. The YMCA of Greenville is committed to reducing the rates of drowning by providing water safety and swimming lessons to as many members of our community as possible.

With that commitment in mind, the YMCA of Greenville has partnered with Upstate Pool Management and Clarity Pool Management to offer a week of free water safety classes over spring break to help kids learn to swim and be more comfortable in the water. Water Safety Week, which runs April 13-17, 2020, also teaches parents what to do to prevent drowning accidents and how to keep a careful eye on the little ones around water.

Trained and certified instructors teach participants basic comfort and survival swimming skills while working toward building confidence around water. While lessons focus on safety, they are also a great time for children to have fun and be active.

Classes will be held at:

Caine Halter Family YMCA in downtown Greenville
Eastside Family YMCA in Taylors
YPC Program Center in Simpsonville

Morning and afternoon sessions are available, but spaces are limited for the free classes so be sure to register online. You don’t even have to be a member of the YMCA.

On the Hunt for the Blue Ghost- DuPont State Recreational Forest

Every year, around the middle/end of May, a rare phenomenon appears in the southern Appalachians. Blue-ish lights hover above the floor of the forest, appearing by the thousands in undisturbed, high-moisture areas. The annual return of the blue ghost fireflies is a very special occasion; loss of pristine forest has shrunk the suitable habitat for the blue ghost down to just a small area around DuPont State Recreational Forest in North Carolina, and on top of that, the fireflies only appear for about a month each year!

🔵What to Expect When Exploring DuPont for Blue Ghost Fireflies:

A few weeks in late spring, blue ghost fireflies turn the southern Appalachian forests into a forest of blue lights hovering silently above the forest floor.
They come out late, after the other fireflies have faded – find a moist, sheltered trail near water, get there before sunset, and be patient.
Go carefully – crowds are already threatening this fragile habitat, and the forest service has had to close trails to protect it.

What’s a blue ghost firefly anyway?

Although DuPont has become synonymous with blue ghost fireflies, there are many public lands in nearby counties where this night marvel can also be seen, including the Nantahala & Pisgah National Forests (NC) and the Mountain Bridge Wilderness right here in the Upstate. And it’s actually not so very difficult to see the blue ghost; you won’t need special night vision equipment, nor do you have to venture far from your car to see them.

Prime Viewing Time for the Blue Ghost

Mid-May through mid-June is prime viewing time. Choose a high-moisture destination in or near DuPont (a trail that is close to a river, a sheltered cove…), and head out before sunset to scout. (Tip: this is the perfect time to visit one of the dozens of waterfalls along the Blue Ridge Escarpment and enjoy a popular destination without the crowds!) Finally, once the sun sets, use the last bit of light to hike a short distance out on your pre-selected trail, and then wait… and wait a little more. Be patient! The blue ghosts come out late, after sunset, and not at twilight like all the other fireflies.

Our Experience Searching through DuPont for Fireflies

One May, we headed to DuPont on our annual blue ghost excursion. We took along a picnic, and enjoyed dinner outdoors while we waited for the sun to set. Other species of fireflies appeared around dusk, fireworks against the dark forest that had the boys standing still in silent awe. We had just about given up on seeing the ghosts and were set to begin the journey home when we walked out one last time – and there they were!

As our eyes adjusted, we saw more and more of them, glowing for up to a minute at a time, hovering above the forest floor in an eerie scene that had us all captivated. The blue ghosts are notoriously hard to photograph, and I didn’t even try – we just soaked in the scene before us, marveling at the rather spooky scene.

Protect the Fireflies! NC Forest Service Boundaries

As thousands flock to DuPont to search for the elusive lightning bug, the NC Forest Service has had to take steps to protect the blue ghost populations within park boundaries. We have seen temporary trail closures in response to an overwhelming number of visitors during blue ghost season, and forest officials observed a high level of habitat disturbance and disruption by the large nighttime crowds, which could have long-term impacts on local populations of fireflies. Forest officials ask that the public observe trail closure signs and stay out of closed areas.

Double-check to see what trails are closed before your visit. Over the past year, especially, Dupont Forest has seen an explosion of visitors, and they’ve had to close trails more often for maintenance.

Plan Your Trip to See the Blue Ghost Fireflies in DuPont

In your quest to find the blue ghost firefly, I hope you’ll respect the work that forest service employees and other public servants are doing in preserving the habitat of this seldom-seen insect.

Please stay on the trail, visit during official hours, park in designated areas, and obey posted signs & trail closures (and make sure to pack a flashlight!). The fireflies are a wonderful opportunity to instill in our children an awe of the beauty of nature, but if we’re not careful, their light will blink out forever.

If you’d like to take a guided tour to see the blue ghosts, we’d recommend this incredible experience in Pisgah Forest.

You can see what the blue ghost fireflies look like in this photo. Find more information about DuPont State Recreation Forest’s blue ghost fireflies from the Friends of DuPont.

This article was originally published on Femme au foyer.

Has your family ever visited the blue ghost fireflies?

Piney Mountain Bike Lounge Has a Pump Track Out Back

Local mom Liene reviews Piney Mountain Bike Lounge in Greenville, SC. This unique bicycle shop and taproom should be on your summer bucket list!

There is one spot that definitely needs to be on your bucket list this summer if you live in Greenville and have kids who enjoy riding bikes – Piney Mountain Bike Lounge!

Piney Mountain Bike Lounge is a cross between a bicycle shop and a taproom, complete with a pump track out back! Located between downtown and Paris Mountain, the Lounge caters to mountain bikers on their way to and from the mountains. It has also become a gathering spot for the local community to come together and share their love for riding – or share their love for craft beer while their kids are busy wearing themselves out on the dirt bike course!

Why we love Piney Mountain Bike Lounge

Our most recent visit was a weekday. The boys were all still running full steam, wearing on my last nerve. We still had several hours of daylight, and so we loaded up three kids, three bikes and three helmets and headed to Piney Mountain Road.

Although the exterior looks much like it did when it was the Landscapers Supply, the interior has been completely revamped. On one side is the bar, serving up craft beer alongside what is the bicycle repair space. On the other side is a lounge, complete with couches, a foosball table and handlebars in the place of mounted trophies. The center is filled with all the latest cycling gear and bicycles, trail maps on the walls of favorite dirt biking destinations in the area. Finally, in the back you’ll find the former loading dock, converted to outdoor patio. Full of picnic tables, the space overlooks the pump track, a small, looping trail system that you can ideally ride continuously without pedaling.

Since their grand opening in March, Piney Mountain has settled in with a rotation of food trucks to make the Lounge truly a one-stop evening hot-spot. Including Upstate favorites such as Automatic Taco, Ellada Kouzina and Chuck Truck, for the current schedule check the website or follow Piney Mountain Bike Lounge on Facebook. For the beer enthusiasts, a list of the 14 regional and local craft beers on tap can be found here. The pump track is closed when it’s wet for safety reasons as well as to protect the track, and a waiver must be signed before use. Usually one of us will take the boys & bikes around to the track and get them set up, while the other orders food and beer and gets settled in at one of the tables by the track – then it’s just a matter of shouting out a few encouraging words to keep them circling the track while we enjoy our meal.

Piney Mountain offers a variety of tune-up and service options as well as a demo option if you’re looking to buy a bicycle but not quite ready to commit. For those with kids in middle or high school that might be interested in a mountain biking team, NICA (the National Interscholastic Cycling association) is coming to Greenville and often meets with Piney Mountain – check out Upstate Composite on Facebook for more info.

When it comes down to it, I’m really more of a Swamp Rabbit Trail gal than a Paris Mountain cyclist, but Piney Mountain is a great addition to the cycling scene in the Upstate. Whether you’re looking to get your bike ready for the season, catch up with friends after a day at Paris Mountain, or just ‘cycle’ through some of that energy in the kids on these long days, make sure to swing by the Lounge this summer!

Plan your own trip to Piney Mountain Bike Lounge

20 Piney Mountain Road, Greenville
864.603.2453

For more information about Piney Mountain Bike Lounge visit their website. They can also be found on Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook

See Liene’s original post on her blog, Femme au Foyer, here.

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Meet Liene

Mother of three young boys, Liene is constantly on the move since returning to Greenville in 2012. Whether she’s exploring the state parks and natural areas of the Carolinas or teaming up with other moms to organize activities for the kids, she’s always searching for the next adventure in the Upstate. For everything from hiking, travel, cooking and crafts to multicultural & global education posts, visit her blog, Femme au Foyer.

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Kids Eat Free on Monday in Spartanburg

Cici’s Pizza

Mutt’s BBQ

Habit Burger & Grill

Kids Eat Cheap on Monday

Wade’s Family Restaurant

Kids Eat Free on Tuesday in Spartanburg

Cici’s Pizza

Habit Burger & Grill

Mutt’s BBQ

Denny’s

IHOP

Pizza Inn

Chicken Salad Chick

Kids Eat Cheap on Tuesday

Burrito Hub

Wade’s Family Restaurant

Rapid Fired Pizza Spartanburg

Kids Eat Free on Wednesday

Blaze Pizza

Cici’s Pizza

Habit Burger & Grill

Mutt’s BBQ

Kids Eat Cheap on Wednesday

Wade’s Family Restaurant

Kids Eat Free on Thursday

Cici’s Pizza

Mutt’s BBQ

Kids Eat Cheap on Thursday

Wade’s Family Restaurant

Kids Eat Free on Friday

Cici’s Pizza