📍 Location: Downtown Greenville, SC

🗓️ When: May

🎟️ Admission: Free

🌟 Highlights:Performances by renowned artists including Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Butcher Brown, and more.A diverse lineup featuring genres like New Orleans Jazz, Swing, Funk, Smooth Jazz, Big Band, Latin Jazz, and Jazz Vocals.Food trucks and drink tents offering local culinary delights.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Tips:Bring lawn chairs or blankets to enjoy performances comfortably.Explore the various stages and interactive sessions suitable for all ages.

📍 Location: Greer City Park, Greer, SC

🗓️ When: June

🎟️ Admission: Free

🌟 Highlights:Live music performances throughout the evening.A spectacular fireworks display to conclude the event. Kids Zone featuring crafts, inflatables, and amusement rides ($5 wristband).Food vendors offering a variety of options.T

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Tips:Arrive early to enjoy all activities and secure a good spot for the fireworks.Bring cash for ride wristbands and vendor purchases

📍 Location: 931 S. Garrison Road, Simpsonville, SC

🗓️ Date: August Late

🎟️ Admission: Free

🌟 Highlights:A diverse selection of food trucks offering various cuisines. Live music performances and DJ entertainment throughout the day. Family-friendly activities including games and face painting. Craft beer and cocktail options available for adults.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Tips: Bring lawn chairs or tents for comfortable seating.Ensure children stay hydrated and protected from the sun during outdoor activities.

📍 Locations: Various venues in Downtown Greenville, SC

🗓️ When: Early August

🎟️ Admission: Varies by event

🌟 Highlights:Staged readings of new musicals and plays.Workshops and talkbacks with playwrights and directors. Outdoor variety stage and Broadway Star Feature. Featuring new plays and musicals from an astounding lineup of extraordinary artists.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Tips:Check the schedule for family-friendly performances.Engage older children interested in theater with workshops and talkbacks.

📍 Location: Mauldin Cultural Center, 101 E Butler Rd, Mauldin, SC

🗓️ Date: Saturday closest to June 19

🎟️ Admission: Free

🌟 Highlights:Live Performances: Enjoy powerful performances celebrating African American culture and heritage. Kids’ Zone: Bounce houses, crafts, games. Parade of Culture

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Tips: Bring Lawn Chairs or Blankets It’s a great opportunity to teach kids about freedom, community, and resilience in an engaging way.

📅 March – September |

📍 NOMA Square, Downtown Greenville

What it is: A weekly outdoor music series right in the heart of Main Street.

Highlights: Live bands, dancing in the street, and plenty of patio dining nearby.

Helpful Hint for Parents: 🕺 Arrive early to snag a good spot; pack a picnic blanket or folding chairs for wiggly kids.

📅 May – October |

📍 Main Street, Downtown Greenville

What it is: Greenville’s beloved open-air farmers market featuring 75+ local vendors.

Highlights: Fresh produce, baked goods, flowers, food trucks, and live chef demos.

Helpful Hint for Parents: 🛒 Come early for the best selection and let kids pick a treat (like a popsicle or mini pie!) as part of the experience.

📅 May – July |

📍 Falls Park on the Reedy

What it is: Free outdoor Shakespeare plays hosted by The Warehouse Theatre.

Highlights: Professional actors performing kid-friendly takes on classics under the stars.

Helpful Hint for Parents: 🌙 Bring bug spray, snacks, and a blanket—kids love sitting right up front to see the action.

📅 June – August | 📍 Falls Park or Local Outdoor Venues

What it is: Free outdoor family-friendly movie nights under the stars.

Highlights: Classic films on the big screen, community atmosphere, and snacks from local vendors.

Helpful Hint for Parents: 🍿 Bring lawn chairs, blankets, and a light sweater—movies start at dusk and it can get chilly by the end.