The playground right outside the Greenville Zoo has always been one of our favorite stops during family outings. Whether we were visiting the zoo, exploring the Swamp Rabbit Trail, or just enjoying a day outdoors, we always found time to stop and play. And now, this family favorite has a whole new look and has gotten a whole lot more exciting! The brand-new zoo-inspired playground at Cleveland Park is officially open, and it's packed with fun features for kids of all ages!
Looking for something fun to do with the kids this Halloween season? Foothills Fright Fest at the Foothills Equestrian Nature Center (FENCE) in Tryon, North Carolina, brings together spooky attractions, live music, food trucks, and family-friendly activities for a fun October outing!
Looking for a fun and easy way to enjoy the fall weather with kids? Wildwood Trail at FENCE in Tryon, North Carolina, is a lovely little spot for a family nature walk! Tucked away in the woods, this trail offers more than just a peaceful stroll. Along the way, you'll find educational displays, quirky scarecrows (part of the seasonal haunted trail), and a cute little nature corner that makes exploring the outdoors even more fun for kids.
Looking for fun things to do with kids around Greenville and the Upstate? From free festivals and seasonal celebrations to local community events, there's always something happening! Browse the calendar below to discover family-friendly events in Greenville, Spartanburg, Anderson, and nearby areas.
Franklin isn't a place where you need a long list of attractions to have a good time, although there are plenty to choose from! Its charm is in the little things: colorful leaves, pretty storefronts, quiet streets, and that cozy mountain-town feeling. If you love exploring small towns in the fall as much as I do, add Franklin, North Carolina, to your autumn travel list.
The fall whirlwind is in full swing. Gather your crew and head to Hendersonville, NC, to experience the cutest pumpkin maze for the littlest at Linda’s Plants and Shrubs.
Chimney Rock Rd in Hendersonville is a great spot for a fall road trip, featuring plenty of orchards, pumpkin patches, and colorful sunflower fields to explore.
If you're looking for a fun-filled fall outing near Greenville, several orchards offer delightful apple-picking experiences along with family-friendly activities. With bumpy hayrides, play areas for kids, and the chance to sample fresh apple cider, these orchards make for an ideal day trip. Plus, you’ll be treated to stunning mountain vistas while you wander through the orchards, ensuring you soak in all the beauty autumn has to offer. Don't miss out on this engaging way to celebrate the season!
Looking for a good scare around Greenville, SC?! Here's a haunted house in Mauldin that turns its ground into a ghastly graveyard you won't soon forget. With every eerie Halloween prop known to the world, plus a few that ain’t, it will scare the living daylights out of you!
The fountains of blood, gory, and shredded body parts will scare the
living daylights out of you after visiting these creepiest Halloween
houses in Mauldin, SC. They are next-level scary.
There’s something about fall in the mountains that has us ready to hit the road as soon as summer starts winding down. The moment those first leaves begin to change, we’re already dreaming about heading toward Western North Carolina. And every year, there’s one little mountain town we can’t wait to return to—Cashiers, NC.
If the Hendersonville orchards were sisters, Jeter Mountain Farm would be the one who shows up to every party dressed to the nines. Everything here feels beautifully put together, from the rustic-chic buildings and spacious back porch to the rows of fruit trees stretching toward the mountains.
