# Free things to do with kids in Greenville this week

> Yes, plenty is free with little kids in Greenville this week: we found 18 free outings, including Brutontown Fall Festival and Mt. Pleasant Fall Festival, plus 16 library programs. Three free days and events are coming up, including two museum or zoo free days, each with its date. And two places never charge admission, like Hughes Main Library and Falls Park on the Reedy.

- Last checked: 2026-10-19
- 18 free outings this week; 3 free days and events coming up; 2 always-free places
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## Free days and free events coming up

- **Bank of America Museums on Us weekend** at Children's Museum of the Upstate and Upcountry History Museum, Greenville. When: Sat Nov 7, Sun Nov 8, Sat Dec 5 and Sun Dec 6. Price: Free general admission for Bank of America, Merrill and Private Bank cardholders (one per card, with photo ID). Only the cardholder gets in free, so bring the card and an ID. Official page: https://about.bankofamerica.com/en/making-an-impact/museums-on-us-partners (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Pictures with Santa at A Merry Mauldin Christmas** at Mauldin Outdoor Amphitheater, 101 E Butler Rd, Mauldin, SC 29662. When: Thu Dec 3, 2026. Time: 5–8 p.m. (Santa and train rides from 5; tree lighting at 7). Price: Free entry and parking. Holiday market, train rides, food trucks and live music around the city's tree lighting. Lawn chairs and blankets welcome. Official page: https://mauldinculturalcenter.org/events/festival-season/christmas-season/ (checked 2026-10-19)
- **SNAP and WIC admission at The Children’s Museum of the Upstate** at The Children’s Museum of the Upstate, Heritage Green, downtown. When: Any open day. Price: $5 per person with a SNAP EBT or WIC card; under 1 free. Buy in person at Admissions with proof of eligibility (not online). Official page: https://tcmupstate.org/greenville/tickets/ (checked 2026-10-19)

## Free this week

- **Musical Jamboree (Hughes Main Library)** at Greenville County Library – Hughes Main Library, 25 Heritage Green Place, Greenville, SC 29601. When: Mon Oct 19. Time: 10–10:30am. Price: Free. Ages: 1–4. Children’s books turned into songs, movement and instrument play for 18 months to 4 years. Official page: https://www.greenvillelibrary.org/event-series/musical-jamboree (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Preschool Picassos (Fountain Inn)** at Greenville County Library – Fountain Inn Library, 311 N Main Street, Fountain Inn, SC 29644. When: Mon Oct 19. Time: 10–10:45am. Price: Free. Ages: 2–5. A story and an art project inspired by Ansel Adams for ages 2–5. Dress for mess. Official page: https://www.greenvillelibrary.org/event-series/preschool-picassos (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Firefighters and Fire Trucks (Five Forks)** at Greenville County Library – Five Forks Library, 104 Sunnydale Drive, Simpsonville, SC 29681. When: Mon Oct 19. Time: 10–11am. Price: Free. Ages: 0–5. Storytime plus a visit from local firefighters and their truck, for ages 5 and under. Official page: https://www.greenvillelibrary.org/event-series/firefighters-fire-trucks (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Firefighters and Fire Trucks (Mauldin)** at Greenville County Library – Mauldin Library, 800 W Butler Road, Greenville, SC 29607. When: Mon Oct 19. Time: 10–11am. Price: Free. Ages: 0–5. The same fire-truck storytime at the Mauldin branch, in case Five Forks is too far. Official page: https://www.greenvillelibrary.org/event-series/firefighters-fire-trucks (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Stay and Play! (Travelers Rest)** at Greenville County Library – Travelers Rest Library, 17 Center Street, Travelers Rest, SC 29690. When: Mon Oct 19. Time: 10:30–11:15am. Price: Free. Ages: 0–5. A drop-in play session with toys and activities that build kindergarten-readiness skills. Ages 5 and under. Official page: https://www.greenvillelibrary.org/event-series/stay-and-play (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Mother Goose on the Loose (Hughes Main Library)** at Greenville County Library – Hughes Main Library, 25 Heritage Green Place, Greenville, SC 29601. When: Mon Oct 19. Time: 11–11:30am. Price: Free. Ages: 0–2. Nursery rhymes and gentle play for babies up to 2 years, with no more than 3 children per adult. Official page: https://www.greenvillelibrary.org/event-series/mother-goose-on-the-loose (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Bouncing Babies (Simpsonville)** at Greenville County Library – Simpsonville Library, 626 NE Main Street, Simpsonville, SC 29681. When: Tue Oct 20. Time: 10–10:30am. Price: Free. Ages: 0–1. Stories, rhymes, music and bouncing games for babies 1 to 18 months, with play time afterward. Official page: https://www.greenvillelibrary.org/event-series/bouncing-babies (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Stay and Play! (Berea)** at Greenville County Library – Berea Library, 111 N Hwy 25 Bypass, Greenville, SC 29617. When: Tue Oct 20. Time: 10:30–11:15am. Price: Free. Ages: 0–5. Drop-in play for ages 5 and under that quietly works on kindergarten-readiness skills. Official page: https://www.greenvillelibrary.org/event-series/stay-and-play (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Sensory Story Time (Mauldin)** at Greenville County Library – Mauldin Library, 800 W Butler Road, Greenville, SC 29607. When: Tue Oct 20. Time: 3:45–4:30pm. Price: Free. Ages: 3–8. An inclusive storytime and playtime for kids 3–8 with sensory integration challenges. Email the branch ahead about any special needs. Official page: https://www.greenvillelibrary.org/event-series/sensory-story-time (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Story Time (Pelham Road)** at Greenville County Library – Pelham Road Library, 1508 Pelham Road, Greenville, SC 29615. When: Wed Oct 21. Time: 10–10:30am. Price: Free. Ages: 0–5. Stories, music and activities for ages 5 and under that build listening and social skills. Official page: https://www.greenvillelibrary.org/event-series/story-time (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Toddler Tales (Pelham Road)** at Greenville County Library – Pelham Road Library, 1508 Pelham Road, Greenville, SC 29615. When: Wed Oct 21. Time: 11–11:30am. Price: Free. Ages: 1–4. Stories, movement and music for 18 months to 4 years. Stay on after the 10am storytime. Official page: https://www.greenvillelibrary.org/event-series/toddler-tales (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Story Time (Augusta Road)** at Greenville County Library – Augusta Road Library, 100 Lydia Street, Greenville, SC 29605. When: Thu Oct 22. Time: 10–10:30am. Price: Free. Ages: 0–5. A neighborhood storytime with stories, music and activities for ages 5 and under. Official page: https://www.greenvillelibrary.org/event-series/story-time (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Family Craft Night (Five Forks)** at Greenville County Library – Five Forks Library, 104 Sunnydale Drive, Simpsonville, SC 29681. When: Thu Oct 22. Time: 5–7pm. Price: Free. Ages: 2–99. A two-hour drop-in craft night for families. Supplies are limited, so come early. Official page: https://www.greenvillelibrary.org/event-series/family-craft-night (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Brutontown Fall Festival** at Brutontown Community Center, 200 Leo Lewis St., Greenville, SC 29609. When: Thu Oct 22. Time: 6–8pm. Price: Free. Ages: 0–12. A free neighborhood fall festival from Greenville County Rec with food, costumes, games and treats. Official page: https://greenvillerec.com/event/brutontown-fall-festival-2/ (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Mt. Pleasant Fall Festival** at Mt. Pleasant Community Center, 710 S. Fairfield Rd., Greenville, SC 29605. When: Sat Oct 24. Time: 6–8pm. Price: Free. Ages: 0–12. A free fall festival from Greenville County Rec with food, costumes, games and treats. Official page: https://greenvillerec.com/event/mt-pleasant-fall-festival-2/ (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Story Time (Taylors Library)** at Greenville County Library – Taylors Library, 316 W. Main St., Taylors, SC 29687. When: Fri Oct 23. Time: 10–10:30am. Price: Free. Ages: 0–5. Stories, music and activities that help children 5 and under build social, listening and comprehension skills. Official page: https://www.greenvillelibrary.org/event-series/story-time (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Stay and Play! (Taylors Library)** at Greenville County Library – Taylors Library, 316 W. Main St., Taylors, SC 29687. When: Fri Oct 23. Time: 10:30–11:15am. Price: Free. Ages: 0–5. A drop-in play session that builds kindergarten-readiness skills for ages 5 and under. Official page: https://www.greenvillelibrary.org/event-series/stay-and-play (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Bilingual Story Time / Cuentos Bilingües (Hughes Main Library)** at Greenville County Library – Hughes Main Library, 25 Heritage Green Pl., Greenville, SC 29601. When: Fri Oct 23. Time: 4:30–5pm. Price: Free. Ages: 0–8. Stories in English and Spanish for children and their families. Official page: https://www.greenvillelibrary.org/event-series/bilingual-story-time (checked 2026-10-19)

## Always free

- **Hughes Main Library**, Heritage Green, downtown. The county’s main library, with free children’s programs on the calendar. Official page: https://www.greenvillelibrary.org/ (checked 2026-10-18)
- **Falls Park on the Reedy**, Downtown. A waterfall right in the middle of downtown, with paths to walk. Official page: https://www.greenvillesc.gov/falls-park (checked 2026-10-18)

## Free library storytimes

- **Greenville County Library System**: Weekly; days and times vary by branch. Free storytimes for babies, toddlers and preschoolers at Hughes Main Library and branches across the county. Calendar: https://www.greenvillelibrary.org/

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## FAQ

### What’s free to do with kids in Greenville this weekend?
This week we found 18 free outings for ages 0–6, including Brutontown Fall Festival, Mt. Pleasant Fall Festival, Musical Jamboree (Hughes Main Library) and Preschool Picassos (Fountain Inn). See [free this week](https://littlesweekly.com/greenville-sc/free/#this-week); the list is rebuilt every Thursday.

### Are there free museum or zoo days in Greenville?
Bank of America Museums on Us weekend: Sat Nov 7, Sun Nov 8, Sat Dec 5 and Sun Dec 6. SNAP and WIC admission at The Children’s Museum of the Upstate: Any open day ($5 per person with a SNAP EBT or WIC card; under 1 free). Dates come from each venue’s own page; see [free days and free events](https://littlesweekly.com/greenville-sc/free/#free-days).

### What free holiday events are there for kids in Greenville?
Pictures with Santa at A Merry Mauldin Christmas is free this season. Dates and times are on each card under [free days and free events](https://littlesweekly.com/greenville-sc/free/#free-days).

### Where can we go for free any day in Greenville?
Hughes Main Library and Falls Park on the Reedy don’t charge admission. Some charge for parking or special exhibits; the cards say so where the place does.

### Is there free indoor play in Greenville?
Yes: Hughes Main Library. See all of them on [indoor play places in Greenville](https://littlesweekly.com/greenville-sc/indoor-play/#places).

### Are library storytimes free in Greenville?
Yes. Greenville County Library System runs free storytimes for babies, toddlers and preschoolers. Times change by branch, so check the calendar linked below.

### How do you check these free listings?
Each listing comes from the venue’s or organizer’s own page and links to it. We only list a date, time or price when that page shows it, and anything we can’t confirm stays off. These were last checked Oct 19, 2026, and we recheck them every Thursday for dated events and once a month for free places. [How we choose and check](https://littlesweekly.com/how-we-choose/).