Family events in Greenville, SC

Expectant parents can tour Parkside Pediatrics, meet one of the providers, and learn more about the practice while enjoying light refreshments. The tour is free, but space is limited and registration is required. The group meets in the Well Side Lobby of Parkside Pediatrics. Indicating interested or going online does not guarantee a place. One ticket reserves two spots. Those switching pediatric practices and seeking information about Parkside Pediatrics can call 864-272-0388.

Homeschool families can enjoy a dedicated roller skating session that blends active fun with time to make friends. Admission is $6, plus skate rental and tax. It offers an easy way to get moving, connect with other homeschoolers, and have a great time on skates.

Dinner is served downstairs in the Concourse. The cost is $3 per adult, and children and students up to grade 12 eat free. Childcare is available. Registration is required each week and closes at noon on Tuesday, with payment accepted online or on Sunday mornings at the bookstore. Registering in advance helps the volunteer team prepare for the meal.

Open practice and head-to-head grudge racing are the focus of this session. Admission is $15, and children under 12 are admitted free. For weather-related updates or possible cancellations, check the main Facebook page, the website, or call ahead.

Greer Alive, presented by Prisma Health, brings a relaxed outdoor gathering to Greer City Park with live music from The Pickens Creek Band. Enjoy a variety of food trucks and beverages while you relax on the lawn. Guests are welcome to bring blankets or chairs. The event is smoke free and pets are not permitted. Children 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult. For accessibility needs, including an auxiliary aid, service, or policy modification, call 864-968-7008 at least 48 hours before the event.

A mother and son dance with an ice cream bar, a DJ, and plenty of time on the dance floor. Attire is flexible, whether you choose to dress up or come as you are, and the focus is simply on having fun together. Hosted at the Easley YMCA. Pricing is $25 per mother and son set for members, $35 for nonmembers, and $5 for each additional son or mother.

Railfest brings a day of rail-themed fun to Greer City Park, presented by the City of Greer. Admission is free and the focus is on trains and rail safety, with displays from local railroad museums and detailed model layouts. Families will find plenty to do, including trackless train rides, inflatables, face painting, balloons, and complimentary craft activities for kids. Live performances feature Swamp Rabbit Bluegrass and West End Strings. Stop by the City of Greer Parks, Recreation, and Tourism booth to pick up a boarding pass and enter prize drawings, with grand prizes announced throughout the event. Food trucks will be on site. City-sponsored guidelines apply, so the event is smoke-free and pets are not permitted. Children 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult. For accessibility needs, call 864-968-7008 at least 48 hours in advance.

Cars for a Cure is a fundraising car show at Bible Baptist Church in Simpsonville, raising funds to support individuals and families across South Carolina who are facing a brain tumor. The event features 50 custom trophies, with categories to be announced, plus music, vendors, raffles, and a 50/50 drawing.

Now in its 11th season, the Greer Farmers Market brings seasonal shopping, learning, and community connection to Greer City Park in Downtown Greer. Each market assembles more than 45 local farmers, makers, and bakers, along with food trucks and live music. Set beneath a broad 12 acre canopy of trees, the park offers paved walkways, playgrounds, fountains, and open fields. Shuttle service and on site restrooms help make the experience welcoming for all ages. Families will find kids activities, including a bounce house, plus $5 produce vouchers for the first 50 children at each market. SNAP and Healthy Bucks are accepted, and some vendors participate in Senior Vouchers and WIC FMNP. This market edition highlights a Plant Swap.