Family events in Spartanburg County, SC

This family-friendly trunk or treat at New Vision Baptist Church features activities and games, lots of candy, and time to connect with friends, relatives, and the church community. Open to all for a festive Halloween gathering filled with fellowship and fun.

GR8flix presents a family movie series with a rotating selection of films. Attendees can enjoy half-price burgers and yardogs, plus free popcorn.

Practice and grudge racing are the focus. Entry is $15, and children under 12 can attend for free. For any weather-related changes or cancellations, please check the main Facebook page, the website, or call ahead.

Off the Clock Friday brings live local music to the Fretwell Lawn, and this edition features Echo Operative performing a mix of rock, country, and pop spanning past and present. The event is free and family friendly, making it a relaxed stop for friends or anyone taking a break from a Rail Trail walk. A wide range of food and drinks will be available from the Little River Cafe. Fretwell offers a relaxed outdoor setting in Spartanburg near the Mary Black Foundation Rail Trail, serving as a community gathering place for all ages.

At ReFuel Church, Fall Fest and Trunk or Treat welcomes the church and local community for a family friendly evening. Enjoy games, trunk or treat, food and candy, and come in costume if you like. Admission is free.

Celebrate pets and community at a 5K fun run and walk at Duncan Park Lake in Spartanburg, presented by the Spartanburg County Pet Resource Center with co-host PAL. People of all paces are welcome, whether running, jogging, or strolling, and you can participate with your dog, with family and friends, or on your own. Look for a friendly 5K route, a vendor village offering giveaways, food trucks, and a dog costume contest with prizes. Participation supports the Pet Resource Center’s programs, including the pet food pantry, low-cost services, animal care, and adoptions.

Now in its tenth year, this trunk or treat offers a costume-friendly celebration filled with candy, a bounce house, and games for kids. Attendees are encouraged to dress up and enjoy a fun, family-focused gathering that continues a tradition known for growing each year.

This annual trunk or treat at Mid City Shrine Club focuses on a safe, family-friendly evening where children can collect candy. Hot chocolate, coffee, and light snacks will be available. Organizers are seeking sponsors, volunteers, and food trucks to support the festivities; interested vendors can email midcityshrineclubShrine@gmail.com. Families are encouraged to share how many children they plan to bring so there will be plenty of treats for every bag or bucket. In a playful note, organizers add that any candy-related cavities are on attendees.