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

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 - closed Christmas Day

Christmas Celebration
Kickoff the holiday season at Bob Jones University with children's activities, live music, Holiday Market, light display

Hearts and Hands Gala
Cocktail reception, dinner, entertainment - benefits the Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Carolinas

Greenville Poinsettia Christmas Parade
See this annual tradition on Main Street from Augusta St to North St

Kringle Holiday Village
3-day event with local artisans, inflatables, visits with Santa, food, firework show set to holiday tunes - benefits Rotary Charities

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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
Parade, car show, bagpipes, heavy athletics, border collie trials, highland dancing

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

Greenville Jazz Fest
2-day music festival along Main Street from Broad Street to Falls Park Drive - food and beverage vendors

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

Miss Collegiate USA Pageant
Young ladies, ages 13-29, will participate in collegiate and high school divisions - Miss Collegiate USA is a nonprofit organization which provides scholarships

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

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

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

Car Show
Trophies will be awarded - hosted by Ridge Runner Corvettes - benefits Service Dogs for Veterans

CreateAthon
Riggs Partners pulls an all-nighter providing pro bono marketing services to support Midlands and Upstate nonprofits - application deadline February 10

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

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

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

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

Greenville FunFest
Live music, a family fun zone, entertainment, vendors, food trucks, and lots of vegan food

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

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

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

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

Mauldin Blues & Jazz Festival
Bring a chair or blanket to enjoy food truck, 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

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

Reedy River Run
10K run, 5K run or walk through downtown Greenville

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
Benefit concert featuring local bands - benefits Loaves & Fishes

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

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

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