Around the Upstate
Upstate events this month
Everything family-friendly happening across the Upstate over the next 30 days, from Greenville to Spartanburg. Sorted by city and category so it's easy to find your night out.
Refreshed every week · Last updated August 14, 2026
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Main Street Fridays
Every Friday through Sep 25Weekly
5:30 – 9:30pm
NOMA Square, downtown Greenville
Free Friday-night concerts at NOMA Square with food trucks. A full family night out downtown.
PNG Downtown Alive
Every Thursday through Aug 27Weekly
5:30 – 8:30pm
NOMA Square, downtown Greenville
Free live music downtown every Thursday night. Two Thursdays left: Aug 20 and the Aug 27 finale.
TD Saturday Market
Every Saturday through OctoberWeekly
8am – noon
Main & McBee, downtown Greenville
Nearly 80 local farmers and makers on two blocks of Main Street. Go early, beat the heat, grab a peach.
Greenville Drive home games
Select dates through Aug 30Home stand
Fluor Field, downtown Greenville
Two homestand series close out the Drive's 2026 season: Aug 18-23 vs. Winston-Salem (Copa Night Aug 22, fireworks Aug 21), then the final series Aug 25-30 vs. Rome Emperors (fireworks Aug 28, season finale Aug 30).
Fireworks at Fluor Field
Aug 21 and Aug 28
After the final out (games ~7:05pm)
Fluor Field, downtown Greenville
Two fireworks nights remain at Fluor Field: Friday Night Fireworks Aug 21 (vs. Winston-Salem) and Drive Alumni Night Aug 28 (vs. Rome Emperors) to close the season.
Bon Dance Japanese Culture Festival
Sat, Aug 22
Noon – 4:30pm (doors 11:45am)
McAlister Square, 225 S Pleasantburg Dr, Greenville
Traditional Bon Odori dancing in kimono, Japanese street food stalls, calligraphy demos, yoyo fishing, and cultural exhibits. Free and open to all.
Travelers Rest Farmers Market
Every Saturday through Sep 19Weekly
8:30am – noon
Trailblazer Park, Travelers Rest
85-plus vendors, live music, and a picnic-brunch feel right off the Swamp Rabbit Trail.
Live Music at The Community Tap TR
Every Thursday through Aug 27Weekly
6:30 – 9pm
The Community Tap, 321 S Main St, Travelers Rest
Free Thursday-evening live music in a beer-garden setting just off the Swamp Rabbit Trail.
Greer Farmers Market
Sundays through Oct 4Weekly
11am – 2pm
Greer City Park
60-plus farmers, makers, and bakers with live music at City Park. First 50 kids get $5 to spend on produce.
Tunes in the Park
Aug 17
6pm – 9pm
Greer City Park amphitheater
Free outdoor concert at the City Park amphitheater featuring former Greer Idol winner Kendall Langford.
Moonlight Movies at Greer City Park
Thu, Aug 20
Crafts at 6pm, movie at 7pm
Greer City Park amphitheater
One show remaining: the free outdoor family film night at the City Park amphitheater on August 20.
SC Pawpaw Festival
Sat, Aug 29
2:30 – 8pm
Blue Oak Horticulture, 145 Fews Bridge Rd, Taylors
A one-of-a-kind late-summer gathering: free pawpaw tastings, live music, farm food, and artisan makers at a Taylors farm.
Summer Music Series at Heritage Park
Every Thursday through Aug 27Weekly
CCNB Amphitheatre at Heritage Park, Simpsonville
A different live band and food trucks every Thursday at the amphitheater. Bring a chair.
Simpsonville Farmers Market
Every Saturday through Sep 26Weekly
8am – noon
405 E Curtis St, downtown Simpsonville
Open-air Saturday market in the heart of downtown Simpsonville. Local produce, coffee, cheese, and makers.
Parker McCollum at CCNB Amphitheatre
Fri, Aug 21
7:30pm
CCNB Amphitheatre at Heritage Park, Simpsonville
Country star Parker McCollum brings his Gold Chain Cowboy tour to Heritage Park, with Max McNown and Annie Bosko opening.
Goo Goo Dolls with Neon Trees at CCNB
Sun, Aug 30
7:30pm
CCNB Amphitheatre at Heritage Park, Simpsonville
The Goo Goo Dolls headline the CCNB Amphitheatre with Neon Trees opening — an outdoor Sunday-night show with two decades of hits.
BridgeWay Farmers Market
Every Thursday through Sep 10Weekly
Starts 4pm
BridgeWay Station, Mauldin
A Thursday-evening farmers market at BridgeWay Station, so you can shop local and stay for dinner.
Pippin — Mauldin Theatre Company
Fri/Sat/Sun, Aug 14–30Select dates
7:30pm
Mauldin Cultural Center, 101 E Butler Rd
The Mauldin Theatre Company opens its 10th anniversary season with Pippin — the Broadway classic about a prince chasing his extraordinary destiny.
Greenville Triumph vs. FC Naples — Star Wars Night
Sat, Aug 29
6pm kickoff
GE Vernova Park at BridgeWay Station, Mauldin
Pro soccer meets Star Wars at GE Vernova Park: theme night vs. FC Naples presented by DoubleTree Hilton, 6pm Saturday kickoff.
Family Storytime at Powdersville Library
Mondays & Wednesdays through Aug 31Twice weekly
10:30 – 11:30am
Powdersville Library, 4 Civic Court
Free stories, songs, and fingerplays for the under-5 crowd, twice a week at the Powdersville branch.
Easley Farmers Market
Every Saturday through Aug 29Weekly
9am – noon
N 1st St, downtown Easley
Saturday-morning market on N 1st Street with produce, farm eggs, honey, and local makers.
Rock at the Clock
Sat, Aug 22
6 – 7:30pm
Old Market Square amphitheater, downtown Easley
Free outdoor concert at the downtown amphitheater by the clock tower. One August show left: Saturday, August 22.
Dacusville Heritage Farm Show
Sat–Sun, Sep 5–6
8am both days
3147 Earls Bridge Rd, Pickens County (near Easley)
A Labor Day weekend heritage event in the Pickens County countryside: steam engines, antique tractors, wagon rides, and the Parade of Power. Kids under 12 free.
Music on Main
Every Thursday through Aug 27Weekly
5:30 – 8:30pm
Morgan Square, downtown Spartanburg
Free downtown concert series on Morgan Square, extended through August this year. Two Thursdays left: Aug 20 and Aug 27.
Hub City Farmers Market
Every SaturdayWeekly
8am – noon
Northside Harvest Park, 498 Howard St, Spartanburg
Producer-only Saturday market at Harvest Park: local farms, fresh eggs, breakfast vendors, and kids' activities.
Spartanburg ArtWalk
Thu, Aug 20Monthly
5 – 8pm
Cultural District galleries, downtown Spartanburg
Free self-guided gallery crawl through the downtown Cultural District, the same evening as one of the final Music on Main concerts.
Hot Air Affair: Rising Above Cancer
Fri–Sun, Sep 4–6
Fri 5–9pm, Sat 10am–9pm, Sun 10am–8pm
Anderson Sports & Entertainment Center, Anderson
35-plus hot air balloons over Labor Day weekend in Anderson: evening glows, tethered rides, live music, local vendors, and a kids' zone. Benefits the Cancer Association of Anderson.
We pull this list together from local calendars to be neighborly. Dates and details can change, so confirm with the host before you head out. Hosting something worth sharing? Let us know.
Keep the house cool while you're out
Heading out in the Upstate heat is a lot better when you come home to a cool house. If your AC has been struggling, a $99 tune-up now beats an emergency call in August.