Family events in Gaffney, SC

This regional car show, presented by the Carolinas Chapter of the Falcon Club of America, takes place at the Comfort Inn. Vehicles may be entered in stock, modified, lite modified, masters, and additional Ford categories, and every entry must be Ford powered. Registration is $25 for the first vehicle and $15 for a second, with a $15 fee for those attending without a car. Swap spaces are free. Event T-shirts are available for $25 to $28. The program features multiple show categories and an awards banquet with a BBQ plate for $20 per adult, and kids under 10 eat free. Early registrants are eligible for an Early Bird Giveaway with a chance to win $150. Make checks payable to the Carolinas Chapter, FCA. For mailing information or questions, call 704-736-1920 or email info@baxtersigns.com. A special hotel rate of $109 per night is offered at the Comfort Inn when mentioning the Falcon Club show.

Guided tours of The Banker's House are currently available by appointment due to extreme heat. These visits highlight the home's rich past, distinctive Second Empire style architecture, and the stories of the people who lived and worked there. The route begins in the main house and continues through the carriage house and across the grounds for a complete look at the property. The cost is $10 per person, with payment taken at the door. First time and returning visitors alike can expect fresh insights with every tour. To schedule an appointment or request more information, contact May Reed, Executive Director of The Banker's House, at 980.404.0096.

Back for its fifth year in Grover, North Carolina, The Haunted Trails Grover brings the community together for a haunted trail experience with character encounters. Guests can enjoy concessions, gather around the bonfire, and meet the clowns and other actors along the route. Food trucks and food vendors are welcome to park, set up, and serve guests while they wait, with free parking for vendors and the ability to keep their own commissions. The attraction is also accepting participants ages eight and older who would like to help deliver scares throughout the trail.

Explore more than 150 tables of collectibles, including Pokemon and other trading card games, sports cards, die-cast vehicles, action figures, comics, Barbie, and more. A cosplay contest will be held.

Master Praise will present two singing programs, offering two opportunities to hear their music.

Undercover Jazz brings its upstate South Carolina sound to Fretwell Spartanburg as part of Off the Clock Friday on the Fretwell Lawn. Formed in 2019, the group blends original compositions with timeless jazz standards and reshapes RnB, hip hop, rock, and pop favorites through a jazz lens. This free, family friendly outing showcases local talent and offers a relaxed way to unwind or pause a stroll along the nearby Mary Black Foundation Rail Trail. A wide range of food and beverages will be available from Little River Cafe, making the outdoor setting an easygoing backdrop for a casual community evening.

This two-and-a-half hour, moonlit kayak outing explores the Pacolet River in Spartanburg, South Carolina. All kayak equipment and a life vest are provided, and each participant receives a glow-in-the-dark fun pack. After paddling, relax by a campfire on the riverbank and enjoy included snacks.

Family Movie Nights take place every Wednesday with free popcorn and half-price burgers and Yardogs. Check the weekly events post and stories to see which movie is playing each week.