Make the most of cooler weather with this list of the best local events and activities happening this fall.
Ready for sweater weather, Greenville? From pumpkin patches and corn mazes to apple picking and Halloween celebrations, fall is one of our favorite seasons in the Upstate
Get ready to come alive — or play dead at a fall-tastic haunted house like Madworld — with this guide featuring 30+ fall events happening now through November.
Festivals
Greenville Country Music Fest, CCNB Amphitheatre at Heritage Park, Simpsonville
From Friday, Oct. 18-Sunday, Oct. 20, enjoy three days filled with country music featuring headliners Jon Pardi, Whiskey Myers, and Megan Moroney.
Hampton-Pinckney PorchFest, Hampton-Pinckney Historic Neighborhood
On Sunday, Oct. 20, enjoy a family-friendly afternoon of music and community showcasing 24 musical performances on 12 historic porches.
Voyage Music Fest, CCNB Amphitheatre at Heritage Park, Simpsonville
On Friday, Oct. 25 + Saturday, Oct. 26, Wiz Khalifa and The Chainsmokers will headline this two-day live musicfestival.
Greer Arts & Eats Festival, Downtown Greer
Celebrate the fall season on Saturday, Oct. 26 with arts, music, culinary delights, and family-friendly fun.
Hog & Barrel: A Bourbon, BBQ & Bacon Festival, Events at Judson Mill
On Friday, Nov. 1 + Saturday, Nov. 2, this two-day celebration of Southern favorites will include three unique events.
Day of the Dead Festival and Artist Market, The Edward R. Driggers City of Greer Center for the Arts, Greer
Experience festive music, art, and food while learning about this rich cultural tradition on Saturday, Nov. 2.
Bank of America Fall For Greenville, Downtown Greenville
Indulge in a weekend full of flavor as you enjoy live music in the heart of downtown from Friday, Nov. 8 to Sunday, Nov. 10.
Travelers Rest Beer & Cider Festival, Trailblazer Park, Travelers Rest
This inaugural festival, hosted by The Community Tap, will feature unlimited beer and cider samples on Saturday, Nov. 16.
Halloween Happenings
Boo in the Zoo, Greenville Zoo
Visit your furry + scaly friends Thursday, Oct. 17-Wednesday, Oct. 30 at this annual trick-or-treating event.
Halloween Fictional Character Roast, Coffee Underground
On Friday, Oct. 18, hear your favorite fictional characters get absolutely roasted by these funny Greenvillians.
Pop Up Symphony, M. Judson Booksellers
Channel your inner Halloween scaredy-cat on Tuesday, Oct. 22 and listen to the haunting sounds of the GSO’s string quartet.
The Gray Loft: “Dracula,” Greenville Center for Creative Arts
For more GCSO fun, step into the eerie world of Bram Stoker’s “Dracula” with a captivating performance that marries the haunting music of Philip Glass’ Dracula Suite with chilling excerpts from the original novel.
Green Monster Mash, Fluor Field
Stop by Fluor Field on Friday, Oct. 25 for trick-or-treating on the concourse, a live animal show, a pumpkin carving contest, hayrides, carnival games, and the ever “pup-ular” Howl-o-ween Hangout presented by Noble Dog Hotel.
Candlelight: A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics, The Westin Poinsett
The Listeso String Quartet will perform Halloween hits at this candlelight concert on Friday, Oct. 25.
BOO!seum: Trick-or-Treat, TCMU Greenville
Trick-or-treat around the museum in your best costumes on Saturday, Oct. 26
Halloween at Heritage Park, Heritage Park, Simpsonville
Enjoy inflatables, face painting, touch-a-truck, and local businesses + vendors handing out free candy on Saturday, Oct. 26.
Halloween at Vaughn’s Food Hall, Vaughn’s Food Hall, Simpsonville
On Saturday, Oct. 26, enjoy family fun including laser tag + live music at this Halloween party.
Sensory-Friendly Trick-or-Treat, TCMU Greenville
Back by popular demand on Sunday, Oct. 27, this a trick-or-treat event is designed especially for those with sensory needs.
21+ Events
Spooky and Haunted Paranormal Tour + Bar Crawl, Various locations
Stop at haunted downtown locations and a few bars along the way.
A Halloween Cocktail Class, Coupe’s Corner
On Saturday, Oct. 19, learn how to create some fall-inspired cocktails from local mixology masters.
Fright Night Halloween Party, Group Therapy Pub & Playground
On Saturday, Oct. 26 dare to be scared with DJ Sha, terrifyingly good cocktails, dancing, $10 mini golf, plus a $1,000 prize for the best costume.
Halloween 2024, Bond Night Club
Don your best costume as you head to the night club for this halloween celebration on Saturday, Oct. 26.
Halloween ‘90s Grunge Prom - Disenchantment Under the Sea, Fireforge Crafted Beer
Rock your best ‘90s grunge as Randomonium performs.
Haunted Houses
Nightmare Dungeon, 645 Old Anderson Rd.
Take a frightful tour of this old, two-story farmhouse named No. 41 of the “50 scariest haunted houses in the US” in 2020.
Madworld Haunted Attractions,
Indulge in the fear at this top-rated haunted house.
Sweet Dreams Scare House, 250 Saco Lowell Rd., Easley
Enter this 1/4-mile indoor + outdoor haunted house and listen out for howls andscreams.
Asylum on Pine Knoll Drive, 110 Pine Knoll Dr., Easley
Be prepared to run and scream throughout the 3/4 mile trail filled with fear and scares.
Haunted Woods, 416 Old Colony Rd., Clinton
Take a walk down this dark forest trail filled with haunts + actors ready to give you a fright.
Booger Jim’s Hollow, 278 Doolittle St., Blacksburg
Scream at not one, but three attractions — the Clown House, the Doll House, and the Haunted Trail.
The Fear Farm Haunted House, 424 Ninety-Nine Island Rd., Blacksburg
This haunted attraction features six different areas to get your spine chilled.
Nightmare Hollow Haunted Trail, 3411 Reidville Rd., Spartanburg
Make your way through the haunted farm house before stepping into the creature-ridden hollow, if you dare.
Orchards, pumpkin patches, mazes + more
Go apple picking with the help of our apple orchard guide.
See the fall leaves change + take a hike to immerse yourself in the foliage.
Get the perfect pumpkin with the help of Kidding around Greenville’s fall farm + pumpkin patch guide.