Plan Your Family Fun This Month!

Are you looking for things to do this month or even this weekend in Greenville, SC? From concerts to shows to children’s programming, festivals, and free events, there is almost always a great answer when you’re searching for things to do near you, at least there is when you live in South Carolina’s Upstate!

Never be bored and never miss an event your family will love! We’re highlighting some of the coolest, most unique, most interesting, and most popular events this month. But, don’t forget to check out our FULL event calendar for even more amazing options. Here’s what to do this month near Greenville, SC.

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.

What’s happening this month in Greenville, SC?

This article includes:
Things to Do This Weekend in Greenville, SC
Kid-Friendly New Year’s Eve Events Near the Upstate
Theater, Shows, and Sporting Events
Free Things to Do This Month in Greenville, SC
Educational Things to Do and Events
Things to Do With Younger Kids
Our Top Picks: Don’t Miss These Events in Greenville
Travel Highlight

For things to do this month in Spartanburg, SC, see our Monthly Event Guide to Spartanburg, SC.

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Things to Do This Weekend in Greenville, SC

The weekend is about here and you’re ready for some fun in the Upstate. But what’s happening this weekend? We know! Here are some great events happening on the weekends this month. But don’t forget to jump over to our events calendar to see all the amazing things happening today in Greenville.

Weekly Events

The Toasty Farmer, Saturdays December through March
Starry Nights at Roper Mountain Science Center Planetarium, Friday nights in January 2023

December

Noon Years Eve Bash: The Little Gym, Saturday, December 31st, 2022
Noon Year’s Eve at Alchemy Comedy Theatre, Saturday, December 31st, 2022
Roller Sports L8S8, Saturday, December 31st, 2022

January

New Year’s Eve Kid-Friendly Events

First Day Hikes- Free Admission SC State Parks, January 1st, 2023
Afternoon Explorations First Fridays, RMSC, January 6th, 2023
Monster Jam Arena Championship Series, January 7th and 8th, 2023
Sunday Brunch Markets, Greer Farmers Market, January 8th, 2023
Mini Maker’s Mother Natures Mysteries, January 14th, 2023
Frozen Disco with Anna and Elsa, January 14th, 2023
Saturday Toddler Time at UHM, January 14th, 2023
Polar Plunge for ALS, January 14, 2023
FREE Lowes Kid’s Workshop, January 22, 2023
Greenville Fairytale Ball, January 22, 2023

Looking for more ways to fill your weekend 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.

Theater, Shows, and Sporting Events

Theatre

Greenville Swamp Rabbits

• VS. Atlanta Gladiators @ 7 pm, December 28th, 2022
• VS. Jacksonville Icemen @ 3 pm, January 1st, 2023
• VS. Florida Everblades @ 7 pm, January 13th, 2023
• VS. Savannah Ghost Pirates @7 pm, January 14th, 2023
• VS. Atlanta Gladiators @ 7 pm, January 25th, 2023
• VS. Savannah Ghost Pirates @ 7 pm, January 26th, 2023

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.
Kwanzaa at CAAAM, Clemson, December 27th – 29th, 2022

First Day Hikes- Free Admission SC State Parks, January 1st, 2023
Home Depot Kids Workshop, January 7th, 2023
JC Penny’s Free Kids Craft Event, Penguin Pillows, January 14th, 2023
Preschool Story Time, Pelham Road Branch, Wednesdays in January 2023
FREE Lowes Kid’s Workshop, January 22nd, 2023
SCCT’s Tell-Me-A-Story, January 24th, 2023

FREE Lowe’s Kids Workshops: Build a Snowman Picture Frame January (2023)