Greenville Events – Fun Things to Do in Greenville, South Carolina

Ice On Main
Enjoy the season at this open-air ice skating rink on Village Green, adjacent to City Hall - closed Christmas Day

Nights of Lights
Walk-through Christmas attraction at Heritage Park with light show, carnival rides, skating rink, food vendors

Holidays at the Zoo
Thousands of dazzling lights, festive decorations, and cheerful music while you journey through the Greenville Zoo - closed December 24 + 25

The Nutcracker: Once Upon a Time in Greenville
Carolina Ballet Theatre presents this locally inspired ballet with Clara and her Nutcracker dancing their way pass landmarks in Greenville

Ice On Main
Enjoy the season at this open-air ice skating rink on Village Green, adjacent to City Hall

Nights of Lights
Walk-through Christmas attraction at Heritage Park with light show, carnival rides, skating rink, food vendors

Hartness Half Marathon & 5K
A cross-country style run on pavement, trails, dirt roads, gravel roads and grass fields - benefits Make-A-Wish SC

Run Downtown 5K Road Race
Run or walk this 5K through Downtown Greenville, post race event

Cupid's Chase Greenville
Run, walk or roll this 5K - benefits Community Options support of people with disabilities

Sweetheart Charity Ball
Dinner, cocktails, live music, dancing and auctions - 21+ only event - benefits Meals on Wheels of Greenville County

Southern Author Fest
Meet and greet selected regional authors as well as listen to special featured speakers - hosted by the Greenville County Library System

Reedy Reels Film Festival
View a variety of independent films including shorts, documentaries, feature films, and student films, many by local film-markers

iMAGINE Upstate Festival
STEAM-centered experiences for students of all ages including drones, battling robots, race cars, 3d printing, hovercrafts and more

Southern Roots: A BBQ Reunion
BBQ bites to include a range of meats, seafood, veggies and fruit plus live music, libations - benefits IDefine's fight against Kleefstra Syndrome

Mac Arnold Blues Festival
Legendary Blues and R&B artist Mac Arnold hosts his annual Cornbread and Collard Greens Blues Festival, plus food, family fun, vendors

Reedy River Run
10K or 5K run through downtown Greenville with post race festival and activities

Reedy River Duck Derby
Thousands of rubber duckies travel the Reedy River and race over the falls to the finish line for prizes plus entertainment, games, food - benefits local charities

Kentucky Derby Viewing Party
Don your best Derby attire for a viewing party with cocktails, heavy hors d'oeuvres, silent auction - benefits First Tee Upstate

Spring Albino Skunk Music Festival
3-day event with live bands, bbq, kids' activities, camping available onsite

Artisphere
Includes visual arts, live performances, 'Kidsphere' area, local restaurants

Born to Run 5K
Run or walk the 5K and there will be a kids fun run - on the campus of Bob Jones University - benefits Piedmont Women's Center

Gallabrae, Greenville Scottish Games
Great Scot Parade on Friday - Saturday is heavy athletics, car show, bagpipes, border collie trials, highland dancing

Greenville Jazz Fest
2-day music festival along Main Street from Court Street to Augusta Street, parade at start each day - food and beverage vendors

BMW Charity Pro-Am
Golf tournament benefiting charities where amateurs and celebrities are grouped with professionals in a four-day better-ball competition over two courses

History Comes Alive Festival
10-day festival of live history with shows performed in costume by nationally acclaimed historical interpreters

Run2overcome
10K, 5K run/walk, kids fun run dash + virtual option - benefits the Julie Valentine Center's work to stop sexual violence and child abuse

Euphoria
Food, wine, and music festival - benefits local charitable organizations

Albino Skunk Music Festival
Live bands, bbq, kids' activities, beer garden, food trucks, camping available onsite

Fall For Greenville
3-day event includes cuisine from 40+ restaurants, five music stages, contests and Silver Spoon challenges, kids' area

Everything Outdoor Fest
2-day event showcasing outdoor activities including fishing, cycling, off-roading, camping and hiking

911 Memorial Stair Climb
Climb 2,200 stairs to honor FDNY firefighters and first responders who gave their lives on Sept 11, 2001 - benefits National Fallen Firefighters Foundation

Boo in the Zoo
Celebrate Halloween with trick-or-treating and visit the specialty themed areas at the Greenville Zoo

CreateAthon
Riggs Partners pulls an all-nighter providing pro bono marketing services to support Midlands and Upstate nonprofits

Cruise-In
Trophies will be awarded - hosted by Ridge Runner Corvettes - benefits Service Dogs for Veterans

Dancing with the Carolina Stars
Ballroom dance competition that pairs leaders from the community with professional dancers, plus dinner and drinks - benefits Senior Action

Fair at Heritage Park
Amusement rides, live entertainment and shows, petting zoo

Fireworks Spectacular
Fireworks, food and beverage trucks, live music, kids zone - recommended that you bring your own chair

Fireworks on the Fourth
Bring a blanket and picnic dinner and enjoy memorable evening - fireworks will go off at 9:30 PM

Freedom Blast
Celebration of the freedoms in the US and the men and women who made it possible with music, food, kids activities and crafts, fireworks

Greek Festival
3-day event includes live music, folk dancing, children's rides, arts & crafts, and lots of food with drive-thru option

Greenville Cycling Classic
Amateur and professional bike races plus a special ride with Tour de France Legends that is free and open to the public for riders ages 12+

Greenville FunFest
Live music, kid's fun zone, entertainment, vendors, food trucks, and lots of vegan food

Greenville Jewish Film Festival SummerFest
SC film premier of "Call Me Dancer," master dance class workshop, reception - hosted by the Greenville Jewish Film Federation

Greenville Open Studios
Opens the studios of local visual artists to the public in the Greater Greenville area

Greer Arts & Eats Festival
Fusion of arts, music, culinary delights, and family-friendly fun with live entertainment, kids' activities, artisans, food court, craft beer and wine

Greer Goes Global International Festival
Learn about more than 40 countries from representatives, native performances, arts and crafts, food vendors

Hampton-Pinckney PorchFest
Musical performances on porches in the Hampton-Pinckney historic district plus a Culinary Village with food and drink trucks and the Artisan Village

Hispanic Heritage Festival
15+ countries represented - food trucks, music, folkloric dances, arts, activities for children and more - benefits AHAM Hispanic nonprofit organization

Hope Ball
Elegant black tie dinner with wine, cocktails, live music and dancing - benefits the Neighborhood Cancer Connection

Indie Craft Parade
A celebration of all things handcrafted with 100+ makers, craft stations, local food vendors - hosted by The Makers Collective

International Festival
Enjoy food from various countries, live music, folklore dance and more - hosted by St Mary Magdalene Catholic Church

Japanese Bon Dance Cultural Festival
Demonstrations, performances, activities, food, bento boxes, raffles, and games - hosted by the Japan-America Association of SC

Kiss My ALS Gala
Three-course dinner, live music, dancing, live and silent auctions - benefits Touched by ALS

Mauldin Blues & Jazz Festival
Bring a chair or blanket to enjoy food trucks, beer, and wine while listening to live blues and jazz bands - a City of Mauldin community event

Mutt Strut
Two mile run or walk with our without your dog plus music, vendors, refreshments and treats for all - benefits Greenville Humane Society

Nights of Lights
Walk-through Christmas attraction at Heritage Park with light show, carnival rides, skating rink, food vendors

Polo Classic
Polo match, food, drinks, champagne reception, cigar bar - benefits the Meyer Center for Special Children

Race the Helix - Upstate
5K trail run or 1 mile paved course for walkers, runners, strollers, and wheelchairs + virtual option - benefits the Greenwood Genetic Center Foundation

Red Shoe Society Plane Pull
Teams of 4 (must be at least 16 years of age) compete to pull a plane plus DJ, refreshments - benefits Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Carolinas

Ride to End ALZ
3-day, 252-mile group cycling ride from Simpsonville to Charleston - virtual option offered - benefits the the Alzheimer's Association

Rock Out Hunger
Concert benefiting Loaves and Fishes' efforts to rescue fresh, healthy surplus food all year long and distribute it to over local 110 agencies

SC New Play Festival
4-day event at various locations features a wide range of musicals, plays, town halls, and an outdoor variety stage

ShalomFest
Choir performances, Israeli dancing, exhibits, traditional food, pastries, drinks, and gift items - hosted by Temple of Israel

Simply Freedom Fest
Concert, fireworks, food and drink vendors - lawn chairs permitted - hosted by City of Simpsonville

Sooie
2-day event includes bbq cook-offs, live music, kids zone - benefits the Mauldin Cultural Center

South Greenville Fair
Farm animal exhibits and shows, tractor parade and show, fair queen, flower and art show - hosted by 4-H and FFA

Sync for Survivors
Local cancer survivors, Upstate 'celebrities,' community leaders and members participate in lip syncing competition - benefits Cancer Survivors Park

Tails & Trails 5K
Run or walk the 5K with (or without) your furry friend followed by festivities - benefits Greenville County Animal Care

Taste of the Upstate
Local chefs' competition and tastings, silent auction, live music - benefits Loaves And Fishes

The Cinderella Project
Gathers donations of gently worn formal gowns, shoes and accessories for disadvantaged high school students - click link for donation and boutique details

Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk
Benefits Tunnel to Towers Foundation

Turkey Trot and Roll Fun Fest
Run, walk, or roll a 5K or family fun walk, plus festival with family activities, games, food trucks - benefits Shriners Children's Greenville

Upstate Food Truck Festival
Bring your lawn chairs and tents to enjoy the local bands and food trucks offering a variety of food and drinks

Upstate Heart Walk
1 and 3 mile non-competitive walks, expo - benefits the American Heart Association

Upstate Renaissance Faire
Break out your finest Renaissance regalia and enjoy live entertainment, demonstrations, vendors, ax throwing, candle making and more