104 events and attractions in the Upstate are confirmed on the organizers’ own pages, from Sep 25, 2026 to Mar 20, 2027. Prices, hours and rules below are quoted from those pages and dated; anything an organizer has not published says “not published” rather than a guess. Towns covered include Greenville, Anderson, Greer and Walhalla. Next up: Denver Downs Fall Festival (corn maze, pumpkin patch, 35+ activities), Sep 25, 2026 to Nov 14, 2026.
Upstate Events In The Next 45 Days
| Event | Where | Dates | Hours | Price (as published) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver Downs Fall Festival (corn maze, pumpkin patch, 35+ activities) | Anderson (1515 Denver Road) | Sep 25, 2026 to Nov 14, 2026 | Select dates only. Sept and Oct: Fri 5-10pm, Sat 10am-10pm, Sun 12-6pm. Nov: Fri 5-9pm, Sat 10am-9pm, Sun 12-6pm. Nov 2 and 3: 11am-4pm | See event site | Corn maze, pumpkins, flower fields, mega slide, petting zoo, pig races, gem mining, jumping pillow; six food stands. Dogs welcome on a leash, $10 dog fee per pet. |
| Boo in the Zoo (Greenville Zoo) | Greenville | Oct 14, 2026 to Oct 31, 2026 | Oct 21-30: 3-8 PM; Halloween Oct 31: 1-4 PM (new this year); last entry slot 7:30 PM (3:59 PM on Oct 31) | Non-members $15 adult and $15 child (2-12); members $12; Boo Baby (0-1) free; Trick-or-Treat upgrade $3 per person who will trick-or-treat | Bring your own treat bags (none provided); every guest who trick-or-treats needs the upgrade; babies 0-1 free but get no candy unless upgraded; all children must be with an adult; online tickets sell out by time slot, gate tickets may be available |
| Furman football vs. Western Carolina | Greenville (Paladin Stadium) | Oct 31, 2026 | Kickoff 2:00 PM (Saturday) | See event site | Southern Conference home game on Halloween Saturday. Prices and bag policy not published on the page read. |
| Swamp Rabbits Halloween game (Greenville vs. Florida) | Greenville (Bon Secours Wellness Arena, 650 N Academy St) | Oct 31, 2026 | Puck drops 2:05 PM ET (the team's current home page; the May schedule release said 7:05 PM) | See event site | ECHL hockey; Halloween theme game. Ticket prices and bag rules not published on the page read. |
| Clemson men's basketball vs. Stetson (home opener) | Clemson (Littlejohn Coliseum) | Nov 2, 2026 | Tipoff 7:00 PM EST (Monday) | See event site | First regular-season home game; listed on ACC Network Extra. Prices and bag policy not published on the page read. |
| CLUE: Live on Stage (Spartanburg Little Theatre) | Spartanburg (Chapman Cultural Center) | Nov 6, 2026 to Nov 15, 2026 | Fri-Sat 7:30 pm, Sun 2:30 pm (see event site for each date) | $23-$33 | Stage comedy-mystery based on the 1985 film; the page carries a content advisory for comic violence. |
| Little Women (Mauldin Theatre Company) | Mauldin (Mauldin Cultural Center) | Nov 6, 2026 to Nov 22, 2026 | Evenings 7:30 p.m.; Sun matinees 3:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. | $25 general | Community theatre production running November 6-22. |
| Christmas Market on Main | Travelers Rest (Main Street, Travelers Rest) | Nov 7, 2026 | 1 PM – 5 PM | See event site | 20+ local makers, yard games and festive photo stations. |
| Colorito: Annual Art Auction (Anderson Arts Center) | Anderson (Anderson Arts Center) | Nov 7, 2026 | See event site | See event site | Venetian Renaissance themed fundraiser auction; masks welcome. |
| How to Train Your Dragon in Concert (Greenville Symphony) | Greenville (Peace Center Concert Hall) | Nov 7, 2026 | 2:00pm and 7:00pm | See event site | Two performances; the Greenville Symphony plays the film score live. |
| Midgard at the Mill: A Viking Invasion | Pickens (Hagood Mill Historic Site) | Nov 7, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM | $10 ages 13+; $5 ages 4-12; free 3 and under | Live combat, axe throwing, Viking market and living history camps; costumes encouraged. |
| Run for a Cure | Spartanburg (Duncan Park) | Nov 7, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM | See event site | |
| Sparkle City Pride March & Festival | Spartanburg (Unitarian Universalist Church of Spartanburg) | Nov 7, 2026 | 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM | See event site | The march moves along a route with road closures. |
| Swamp Rabbits Star Wars Night (Greenville vs. Atlanta) | Greenville (Bon Secours Wellness Arena) | Nov 7, 2026 | Puck drop 7:05 PM ET | See event site | Mystery pucks are offered for Star Wars Night. |
| Anderson County Veterans Parade | Anderson (Main Street, Downtown Anderson) | Nov 8, 2026 | 3:00 PM | See event site | Open to community groups, schools and businesses that register to take part. |
| WWE Monday Night RAW | Greenville (Bon Secours Wellness Arena) | Nov 9, 2026 | Doors 6:00 PM; show 7:30 PM | See event site | Tickets sold through Ticketmaster and the arena box office. |
| Dirty Dancing: The Musical | Greenville (Peace Center Concert Hall) | Nov 10, 2026 to Nov 15, 2026 | See event site | See event site | Touring stage production of the film; on sale now. |
| Swamp Rabbits School Day Game (Greenville vs. Orlando) | Greenville (Bon Secours Wellness Arena, 650 N Academy St) | Nov 10, 2026 | Puck drops 10:30 AM ET (Tuesday morning) | See event site | Annual weekday-morning School Day Game, presented by AFL per the schedule release. Ticket prices not published on the page read. |
| Steel Magnolias (Anderson University Theatre) | Anderson (Belk Theatre, Anderson University) | Nov 11, 2026 to Nov 15, 2026 | 7:30 PM (Nov 11, 12, 14); 2:00 PM (Nov 14, 15) | See event site | Matinee and evening performances. |
| Clemson men's basketball vs. Georgetown | Clemson (Littlejohn Coliseum) | Nov 13, 2026 | Tipoff 6:00 PM EST (Friday) | See event site | Home game listed on ESPNU. Prices and bag policy not published on the page read. |
| Holly Jolly Holiday Fair (2026) | Anderson (The Civic Center of Anderson) | Nov 13, 2026 to Nov 15, 2026 | Fri 3 pm and 6 pm; Sat 9 am, noon, 2 pm; Sun 11 am | $9-$17 | Timed-entry holiday shopping fair; VIP Friday entry costs more. |
| Sammy Kershaw | Walhalla (Walhalla Performing Arts Center) | Nov 13, 2026 | 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm | See event site | |
| Clemson football vs. Georgia Tech (Senior Day) | Clemson (Memorial Stadium) | Nov 14, 2026 | Kickoff time to be announced (Saturday) | See event site | Home game named Senior Day on the schedule page. Time not yet announced. Prices and bag policy not published on the page read. |
| Furman football vs. Chattanooga | Greenville (Paladin Stadium) | Nov 14, 2026 | Kickoff 1:00 PM (Saturday) | See event site | Southern Conference home game. Prices and bag policy not published on the page read. |
| Journey – Final Frontier Tour | Greenville (Bon Secours Wellness Arena) | Nov 14, 2026 | Doors 6:00 PM; show 7:30 PM | See event site | |
| Wofford football vs. East Tennessee State | Spartanburg (Gibbs Stadium) | Nov 14, 2026 | Kickoff 1:30 PM (Saturday) | See event site | Southern Conference home game; the last Wofford home game on the 2026 schedule page. Prices and bag policy not published on the page read. |
| Anderson Symphony Orchestra concert (Anderson University) | Anderson (Henderson Auditorium, Anderson University) | Nov 15, 2026 | 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM | See event site | |
| Gamecocks women's basketball vs. Southern California (The Real SC) | Greenville (venue not named on the schedule page) | Nov 15, 2026 | Tipoff 1:00 PM (Sunday) | See event site | Neutral-site game in Greenville billed 'The Real SC' against Southern Cal. Venue, prices and bag policy not published on the page read. |
| Anderson University men's basketball vs. Clayton State (Trojan Toss) | Anderson (Abney Athletic Center) | Nov 19, 2026 | 6:00 PM | See event site | Trojan Toss promotion night. |
| Art on the Plaza Christmas Market (Art Walk) | Spartanburg (Chapman Cultural Center) | Nov 19, 2026 | 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm | See event site | Handmade art and crafts from local artists during the monthly Art Walk. |
| for KING + COUNTRY: A Drummer Boy Christmas | Greenville (Bon Secours Wellness Arena) | Nov 19, 2026 | Doors 6:00 PM; show 7:00 PM | See event site | |
| Interstellar Echoes: A Tribute to Pink Floyd | Walhalla (Walhalla Performing Arts Center) | Nov 20, 2026 | 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm | See event site | |
| Karen Peck and New River in Concert | Pickens (Pickens Amphitheater, 114 W. Main St.) | Nov 20, 2026 | 7:00 PM | Free | Gospel concert; bring lawn chairs and blankets; food and drinks for sale. |
| Music from the Information Age (Spartanburg Philharmonic Espresso concert) | Spartanburg (Chapman Cultural Center) | Nov 20, 2026 | 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm (pre-show reception 5:30 pm) | $20.50-$38.25 | One-hour concert with music by Radiohead, Philip Glass and others. |
| Native American Celebration at Hagood Mill | Pickens (Hagood Mill Historic Site) | Nov 21, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM | $7 ages 10+; 9 and under free | Drumming, traditional dancing, a hoop dancer, artisan vendors and food; the gristmill runs all day. |
| Wofford men's basketball vs. Winthrop | Spartanburg (Jerry Richardson Indoor Stadium) | Nov 21, 2026 | 5:00 PM | See event site | Home game against the Winthrop Eagles. |
| Land of Sweets, a Nutcracker Party (Ballet Spartanburg) | Spartanburg (Chapman Cultural Center) | Nov 22, 2026 | 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm | $50 per child seat (includes one parent) | Treats, face painting, Nutcracker crafts, dancing and a Party Girl sing-along. |
| Electric City Gobbler 5K (Anderson) | Anderson (Anderson Mall) | Nov 26, 2026 | 5K 8:30 AM | See event site | Thanksgiving Day tradition with a 5K and a 1 Mile Fun Run. |
| Electric City Gobbler 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run | Anderson (Anderson Mall (Main Entrance, Clemson Blvd)) | Nov 26, 2026 | 8:30AM-10:00AM | See event site | Thanksgiving Day race with a 1 mile fun run. |
| Thanksgiving Day Race to Be Thankful 5K (Greenwood) | Greenwood (Gatewood Club) | Nov 26, 2026 | 8:00 AM | $25 | Eleventh year; 5K through the Gatewood neighborhood; kids under 10 run free. |
| TreesUpstate Turkey Day Run (8K and 5K) | Greenville (Downtown Greenville (Falls Park and Unity Park on the 8K)) | Nov 26, 2026 | 8:30AM-10:00AM | 8K and 5K $35; kids 10 and under $20 | Thanksgiving morning race; benefits TreesUpstate tree planting; costume contest. |
| Clemson football vs. South Carolina (IPTAY Day and Palmetto Series) | Clemson (Memorial Stadium) | Nov 28, 2026 | Kickoff time to be announced (Saturday) | See event site | Home game named IPTAY Day and Palmetto Series on the schedule page. Time not yet announced. Prices and bag policy not published on the page read. |
| Holiday Hop & Christmas Market | Travelers Rest (Main Street, Travelers Rest) | Nov 28, 2026 | 3:00 – 7:00 pm | See event site | Tree lighting and Christmas carols at 6:45 pm; includes a Best Dressed Pup contest. |
| Ice in the Park | Anderson | Nov 30, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027 | Nov 30-Dec 20: Mon-Fri 5-9 PM, Sat 11 AM-9 PM, Sun 2-6 PM; Dec 21-Jan 3: Mon-Fri 1-9 PM, Sat 11 AM-9 PM, Sun 2-6 PM; closed Dec 24, Dec 25 and Jan 1 | Ages 6 and up $5.00 per person (includes skate rental and skate aid if needed); ages 5 and under Free | Real ice skating rink at Carolina Wren Park, 111 E. Whitner St., Anderson, SC 29624; stroller/pet/bag rules not published |
| Clemson men's basketball vs. Auburn (ACC/SEC Challenge) | Clemson (Littlejohn Coliseum) | Dec 1, 2026 | Tipoff 7:00 PM EST (Tuesday) | See event site | ACC/SEC Challenge home game listed on ESPNU. Prices and bag policy not published on the page read. |
| Dickens of a Christmas | Spartanburg | Dec 1, 2026 | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM | See event site | Downtown Spartanburg, SC 29304; road closures listed: Church St. from Kennedy to St. John (1 northbound lane open), E Main St. at Converse, Broad St. from Spring to Converse, Liberty St. at Kennedy Street Parking Garage; age/pet/stroller/bag rules not published |
| Voctave: We Need a Little Christmas | Greenville (Peace Center Concert Hall) | Dec 1, 2026 | 7:30 PM | From $27.50 | 11-member a cappella group performing holiday favorites. |
| 33rd Annual Christmas Parade | Clemson | Dec 3, 2026 | 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM | See event site | Rain or shine, no rain date; address listed only as Clemson, SC 29631; strollers/pets/parking/bag rules not published |
| Holiday Fair (Greenville Convention Center) | Greenville (Greenville Convention Center) | Dec 3, 2026 to Dec 5, 2026 | Thu and Fri 10am-8pm; Sat 9am-8pm | Adults $12; seniors 60+ $11; children 12 and under free | Hundreds of vendors, visits with Santa and a modular train display. |
| Anderson County Tree Lighting with Olivia Pellerin ice skating performance | Anderson (Courthouse Plaza (100 S Main St.) and Carolina Wren Park) | Dec 4, 2026 | Tree lighting 6:00 PM; skating performance 7:30 PM | Free | Skating performance follows at the Ice in the Park rink. |
| Downtown Anderson Holiday Market | Anderson (Downtown Anderson) | Dec 4, 2026 | 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM | Free | Local makers and small businesses; hot chocolate on site. |
| Greer Christmas Tree Lighting | Greer | Dec 4, 2026 | 5 PM – 8 PM | See event site | Greer City Park; trackless train rides, roaming carolers, live music, ice sculpture demonstration, food vendors, Santa and Mrs. Claus; pet/stroller/parking/bag rules not published |
| Holiday at Peace | Greenville (Peace Center Concert Hall) | Dec 4, 2026 to Dec 6, 2026 | Fri and Sat 7:00pm; Sun 2:00pm | See event site | Billed as Greenville's favorite family Christmas tradition. |
| Night of Lights and city Christmas tree lighting (Greenville) | Greenville (Main St, in front of M. Judson Booksellers) | Dec 4, 2026 | 5:30-7:30pm; official tree lighting 6-6:15pm | Free event | Food trucks, letters to Santa, visit from Santa; 30-foot tree with 25,550 LED lights |
| Pickens Christmas Parade | Pickens (Main Street, downtown Pickens) | Dec 4, 2026 | 7:00 PM | See event site | 2026 theme is An Appalachian Christmas. |
| The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, the Musical (Spartanburg Youth Theatre) | Spartanburg (Chapman Cultural Center) | Dec 4, 2026 to Dec 6, 2026 | Fri 4:30 pm; Sat 11 am and 2 pm; Sun 2 pm | $15-$20 | Youth-theatre holiday musical based on the Barbara Robinson story. |
| Easley Holiday Market | Easley (Larry Bagwell Gym) | Dec 5, 2026 | 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM | See event site | Local vendors with handmade gifts and festive treats. |
| Hub City Holiday '26 (Spartanburg Philharmonic) | Spartanburg (Twichell Auditorium at Converse University) | Dec 5, 2026 | 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm | $17-$72 | Holiday concert with a chorus; includes the Hallelujah Chorus and Jingle Bells. |
| Mistletoe Market at Mayfair Art Studios | Spartanburg (Mayfair Art Studios) | Dec 5, 2026 | 10:00 am – 5:00 pm | Free | Over 20 vendors plus resident artist studios; free and open to the public. |
| Poinsettia Christmas Parade (Greenville) | Greenville (Main Street) | Dec 5, 2026 | 6:30pm | See event site | Kicks off the Greenville holiday season on Main Street; road-closure details on the city's parade page |
| Rudolph Run at Night 5K (14th annual) | Fountain Inn (Fountain Inn Fire Station) | Dec 5, 2026 | 1 Mile Fun Run 6:30 PM; 5K 6:45 PM | See event site | Certified route through downtown Fountain Inn; 1 mile kids fun run. |
| Walhalla Christmas Parade | Walhalla | Dec 5, 2026 | 5 PM | See event site | Theme: Christmas Traditions Through the Decades; judging/filming at the City Green next to Arby's; entry applications due Nov 13 at 5pm; stroller/pet/parking rules not published |
| City of Anderson Christmas Parade | Anderson | Dec 6, 2026 | 3 PM | Free | Main Street downtown; 100+ groups, floats, marching bands, Santa; free and open to the public; stroller/pet/parking rules not published |
| Clemson men's basketball vs. Le Moyne | Clemson (Littlejohn Coliseum) | Dec 6, 2026 | Tipoff 1:00 PM EST (Sunday) | See event site | Home game on a Sunday afternoon, listed on ACC Network Extra. Prices and bag policy not published on the page read. |
| Greenwood Christmas Parade | Greenwood (Main Street, Uptown Greenwood) | Dec 6, 2026 | 2:30 PM | See event site | Santa rides in the parade; the 2026 parade is Sunday. |
| The Doo Wop Project: A Doo Wop Christmas | Clemson (Brooks Center for the Performing Arts) | Dec 8, 2026 | See event site | See event site | Part of the Boni Belle Brooks Series. |
38 more Upstate events after December 9 are on the month pages and the city pages below.
Each event name links to the organizer’s page. Last checked 2026-10-17 to 2026-10-25. Confirm the date and ticket price there before you go, because organizers change both.
By Day And By Month
What is on today, tomorrow, this weekend and next week across South Carolina, or plan ahead with events by month: November, December, January, February and March. These pages rebuild themselves from the same checked calendar.
Greenville in November
See Things to Do in Greenville SC in November 2026: Clemson home games, Swamp Rabbits theme nights, zoo and Children’s Museum hours and free downtown parking over Thanksgiving, with prices.
Festivals and fairs
Greenville’s Poinsettia Christmas Parade (Dec 5) is one of the dates in our South Carolina festivals and fairs guide, with the other festivals, prices and family rules around the state.
Concerts and sports
Clemson football (Oct 24 and Nov 14, plus the Palmetto Bowl on Nov 28), shows at Greenville’s Peace Center and Bon Secours Wellness Arena, and Swamp Rabbits hockey are in our South Carolina concerts and sports guide.
December guide
Peace Center shows, two Nutcracker productions, Night of Lights, the Poinsettia Parade, Ice on Main and Swamp Rabbits games are in Things to do in Greenville in December 2026.
Cities And Towns
Greenville events, Clemson events, Walhalla events, Spartanburg events, Anderson events.
Holiday Guides
Christmas in South Carolina, Christmas lights, Christmas markets, holiday train rides, Thanksgiving and New Year’s Eve: statewide guides with every checked date, by region.
Halloween events
See the South Carolina Halloween events guide for Greenville Zoo Boo in the Zoo (through Oct 31) and All Hallows’ Eve at Walnut Grove Plantation (Sat, Oct 24).
Big-event guides
- Palmetto Bowl Game Day Guide: Clemson vs South Carolina, Saturday Nov 28, 2026, Memorial Stadium, Clemson.
- Poinsettia Christmas Parade: Saturday Dec 5, 2026, 6:30 p.m., Main Street, Greenville.
State parks in this region
For free and low-cost days outdoors, see Upstate state parks: fees and dog rules and the State Parks Passport.
Frequently asked questions
How were these events checked?
Each row was read on the organizer’s or venue’s own page by a person using a browser, not copied from a listings site. The link in the first column is that page and the check date is in the log. See our editorial standards and verification log.
What if a price says “not published”?
It means the organizer’s page did not show a price when we looked, often because tickets sit behind a booking widget. We leave it blank instead of guessing; use the event link to see current prices.
What is the next event in the Upstate?
Denver Downs Fall Festival (corn maze, pumpkin patch, 35+ activities), Sep 25, 2026 to Nov 14, 2026, in Anderson (1515 Denver Road). Dates shift, so use the link in the table.
Where do I report a wrong date or price?
Use the contact page. Corrections are logged on our corrections page.
Sources
- Each event above links to the organizer’s or venue’s own page, where its date, hours and price were read (checked 2026-10-17 to 2026-10-25).
- South Carolina events dataset (CSV and JSON) with the source and checked date of every row.
Cite this page: It's South Carolina, “Upstate SC Events: Oct 2026 to Mar 2027”, itssouthcarolina.com/upstate-events/ (updated ). By the It's South Carolina editorial team. Free to quote with attribution and a link to this page; data and tables are licensed CC BY 4.0.