Things to Do in Florence, SC: Costs, Hours, Kids, Dogs

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Things to do in Florence: 12 picks, from the town's and each operator's own pages, with hours, costs as published, and notes for kids, dogs and rainy days. 2 list free entry.

Picks12each with a source
Free Entry2as the operator states
Rainy Day4indoors
Kids or Dogs Noted5 / 5only where stated

Pick by Your Situation

Quick Picks

Rainy Day
Florence County Museum, Florence Center, Francis Marion University Performing Arts Center and 1 more
indoors
Free
Florence County Museum, Pee Dee State Farmers Market
free entry
With Kids
Florence County Museum, Florence Center, Timrod Park and 2 more
kid notes from the operator

Historic Sites

Veterans Park
A memorial park next to the Florence Civic Center with branch and war monuments, a Gold Star Memorial, Wall of Honor plaques, an amphitheater and a water wall; a Veterans Day ceremony is held on November 11 at 11:00 a.m. source
Hours
Park hours not listed
Where
Next to the Florence Civic Center (recreation office 513 Barnes Street)
Dogs
Not stated

Museums

Florence County Museum
FreeIndoors
Galleries named Southern Visions, Lasting Presence, The Community Gallery and The Pee Dee History Gallery; family days listed on its site. source Official site
Hours
Sunday 2:00pm-5:00pm; Monday closed; Tuesday-Wednesday 10:00am-5:00pm; Thursday 10:00am-7:00pm; Friday-Saturday 10:00am-5:00pm. Page says the museum reopens Tuesday, October 27, 2026 after a closure.
Cost
Free
Where
111 West Cheves Street, Florence, SC
Kids
Family Day events: Fall Leaf Fun November 14, 1:00-3:00pm; Artful Ornaments December 12, 1:00-3:00pm

Parks

Timrod Park
An 18-acre city park with 8 lighted tennis courts, 14 pickleball courts, playground, picnic areas and shelter, gazebo, fitness area, amphitheater, nature trails and 2 rain gardens. source
Hours
Not listed
Where
400 Timrod Park Drive
Kids
Playground
Dogs
Not stated
Jeffries Creek Park
A 55-acre park between Edisto Drive and DeBerry Boulevard with nature trails, playgrounds and a picnic area and shelter. source
Hours
Not listed
Where
Between Edisto Drive and DeBerry Boulevard
Kids
Playgrounds
Dogs
Trail rule: keep pets leashed and under control
Lucas Park
A 12-acre park with nature trails, gardens, a playground, picnic shelter and two tennis courts. source
Hours
Not listed
Where
501 Azalea Lane
Kids
Playground
Dogs
Not stated

Trails

High Hill Creek Mountain Bike & Run Park
A four-mile park along Interstate 95 for mountain biking and running. source
Hours
Dawn to dusk
Cost
Not listed
Where
2502 Prosperity Way, Florence SC 29501
Dogs
Not stated

Attractions

Florence After 5
A free monthly downtown concert on the 100 block of S. Dargan Street between Evans and Cheves; band starts at 6:00 p.m.; food and beverage tickets $1.00 each. source
Hours
5:30 to 8:30 p.m., final Friday of each month April to September (2026 dates April 24 – September 25, all past as of 2026-10-26)
Cost
Free concert; food/beverage tickets $1.00 each
Where
100 block of S. Dargan Street
Florence Center
Indoors
A 10,000-seat arena and convention center; upcoming events include Haunted Hotel Oct 29, 2026, Partzilla Arenacross Nov 6-7, Jingle Bell Market Nov 20-22, and Pee Dee IceCats games Nov 26-28 at 7:15 PM. source Official site
Hours
Event-based
Cost
Tickets through Ticketmaster; prices not on the page
Where
Not listed on the page read
Kids
Be Like Blippi Tour listed March 14
Francis Marion University Performing Arts Center
Indoors
A Mainstage venue; upcoming shows listed include Diamond Rio on October 29, 2026 at 7:30 pm, plus FMU Theatre, Florence Symphony and Gaelic Storm (dates not listed). source
Hours
Ticket office M-Th 12pm-5pm and 90 minutes before shows; office M-F 8:30am-5:00pm
Cost
Prices not listed
Where
201 S Dargan St, Florence, SC 29501
Florence Little Theatre
Indoors
A community theatre downtown; its home page lists the show 'Rejoicing Always' under upcoming events with no dates. source
Hours
Box office hours not listed
Cost
Ticket prices not on the page
Where
417 South Dargan Street, Florence, SC 29506

Markets

Pee Dee State Farmers Market
Free
A South Carolina Department of Agriculture state farmers market on US Highway 52; events and seasonal produce are posted on the market's Facebook page per the state. source
Hours
Jan 1-Mar 1: Mon-Sat 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; Mar 2-Dec 31: Mon-Sat 8 a.m.-6 p.m.; closed Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day
Cost
Admission and parking free
Where
2513 West Lucas Street, Florence, SC 29501
City Center Farmers' Market
A city market of South Carolina grown, made or produced goods. source
Hours
Every Saturday, 9:00 am to 1:00 pm, year-round
Where
200 Sanborn Street, Florence, SC 29501

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Coming Up Near Florence

Oct 29Haunted Hotel Invades the Center (free trick-or-treat, Florence Center)Florence · about 1 mi
Nov 6–14One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (Florence Little Theatre)Florence · about 1 mi
Nov 6–7Partzilla ArenacrossFlorence · about 1 mi
Nov 7SC Pecan Music and Food Festival (22nd annual)Florence · about 1 mi
Nov 9Florence Symphony Orchestra: Lyric & FireFlorence · about 1 mi
Nov 12Gaelic Storm at FMU Performing Arts CenterFlorence · about 1 mi

25 more on the full events calendar.

Events within 15 miles, measured in a straight line to the centre of the event's town. Dates come from our checked events list; confirm with the organizer.

FAQ

What is there to do in Florence on a rainy day?

Florence County Museum, Florence Center, Francis Marion University Performing Arts Center, Florence Little Theatre are indoors.

What is free to do in Florence?

Florence County Museum, Pee Dee State Farmers Market list free entry on their own pages.

Is the Florence County Museum free?

Yes, admission is free. It is open Sunday 2-5 pm, Tuesday-Wednesday 10-5, Thursday 10-7, Friday-Saturday 10-5, and closed Monday. source

What are the Pee Dee State Farmers Market hours?

Monday-Saturday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. from March 2 through December 31 (8 a.m. to 5 p.m. January 1 – March 1); closed Thanksgiving and Christmas. Admission and parking are free. source

Is there a Saturday market in town?

The City Center Farmers' Market is every Saturday, 9:00 am to 1:00 pm, at 200 Sanborn Street. source

What We Could Not Confirm

Not confirmed: we looked for these on official pages and did not find them. Check with the town or operator before you rely on them.

Visitor center: An unofficial summary said the Florence CVB center is at 3290 W Radio Dr (upper level of the Florence Center), daily 9-5, phone 843.664.0330; visitflo.com returned 403/bot-block so none of it was read. Left blank (not confirmed on the official page).
Florence Center street address, box office hours and parking not found (arena.florencecenter.com pages returned no content).
Florence Regional Airport: official flyflo.com page names only nonstop service to Charlotte; airline, address and parking not on the page read.
Amtrak: station hours and trains serving it not on the page read.
Downtown parking rates and the City Center Market page's 2026 status: market page read today (every Saturday, year-round).
Florence County Museum closure: page says it reopens October 27, 2026.
Florence After 5 2026 dates have all passed; 2027 dates not published.
No official Florence dog-park or downtown dog rules found.
Park hours not published for most city parks (only Recreation office 8:30 am – 5:30 pm Monday-Friday, 513 Barnes Street, 843-665-3253).

Sources

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Things to Do in Florence, SC