Family Outings: FREE Downtown Greenville Activities (Weekly)
We live in an area with a beautiful downtown and plenty of fun free family activities. Below are some weekly free family activities you can enjoy.
Free Wednesday Night Activity
Last week I introduced the Moonlight Movie series they are doing downtown Greenville throughout the month of May. If you are looking for a fun family activity tonight and you live near Greenville, SC? The “Moonlight Movies” Series is at The Peace Center Amphitheater on Wednesday nights sponsored by Fidelity Investments!
- When – 8:00 PM (at sundown) on Wednesday, May 11, 2011
- Where – The Peace Center Amphitheater & Wyche Pavilion (300 North Main St., Greenville, SC 29601)
- What’s Showing – “Batman”
- Cost – FREE
- Who – All Ages / Family Friendly Activity (movies will be rated G or PG or family friendly Not Rated)
- Food / Drink – Bring Your Own Beverage and Food or you can buy a wristband
- What to Bring – Your Family, Lawn Chairs, Blanket, Picnic, Drinks, and Snacks
- For More Information – Greenville Moonlight Movies / Phone: 864-467-5741
If you cannot make it out to the movie tonight there will be more “Moonlight Movies” events coming!
Future “Moonlight Movies”:
- Wednesday, May 18, 2011 at 8:00 PM – “Winchester”
- Wednesday, May 25, 2011 at 8:00 PM – Viewer’s Choice
Even if you do not live in the Greenville area I encourage you to check out events in your local city. Many towns offer free events that your family can enjoy.
Free Wednesday Night Activity
Bring your family and a picnic while listening to music on the Reedy River on Wednesday nights starting June 1st through August 31, 2011.
- When – 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM starting Wednesday, June 1st to August 31st
- Where – The Peace Center Amphitheater (300 North Main St., Greenville, SC 29601)
- What Type of Music – A Variety (Jazz, Country, Patriotic, Rock & Roll, Blues, Reggae)
- Cost – FREE
- Who – All Ages / Family Friendly Activity
- Food / Drink – Bring Your Own Beverage and Food
- What to Bring – Your Family, Lawn Chairs, Blanket, Picnic, Drinks, and Snacks
- For More Information – about the event or the musicians go to Reedy River Concerts / Phone: 864-467-5741
Free Thursday Night Activity
- When – starting Thursday, March 17 to August 25
- Where – Downtown Main Street
- What Type of Music – A Variety (Rock & Roll, Blues, Funk and Cover Bands) Local, Regional and National Bands
- Cost – FREE
- Who – All Ages / Family Friendly Activity
- Food / Drink – Bring Your Own Beverage and Food or Buy a Wrist Band
- What to Bring – Your Family, Lawn Chairs, Blanket, Picnic, Drinks, and Snacks
- For More Information – about the event or the musicians go to Downtown Alive / Phone: 864-467-5741
Free Friday Night Activity
Bring your family to Downtown Greenville for Main Street Fridays featuring music, children’s activities and other special activities throughout the season. Main Street Fridays start in March and goes through September. Enjoy a meal at one of Greenville’s downtown restaurants, take a walk and enjoy the entertainment.
- When – 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM starting Friday, March 18 to September 30, 2011
- Where – Downtown Main Street
- What Type of Music – A Variety (Jazz, Blues, Oldies, and Soul)
- Cost – FREE
- Who – All Ages / Family Friendly Activity
- Food / Drink – Bring Your Own Beverage and Food or Buy a Wrist Band
- What to Bring – Your Family
- For More Information – about the event or the musicians go to Main Street Fridays / Phone: 864-467-5741
Free Week Day & Weekend Activity
Shakespeare in the Park
Upstate Shakespeare Festival Events
Bring your family and a picnic to Shakespeare in the Park at The Carolina First Amphitheater starting in May. The plays are presented by Warehouse Theatre and Greenville City Parks & Recreation.
May through August
The Carolina First Amphitheater in Falls Park
The Upstate Shakespeare Festival (USF) celebrates its eleventh summer of presenting free productions of Shakespeare’s classic plays in beautiful Falls Park. These imaginative stagings exhibit the best of regional talent in productions that entertain the entire family. Bring a picnic, blankets, and lawn chairs to enjoy exciting theater under the stars. USF is presented by the Warehouse Theatre and Greenville City Parks and Recreation
- When – 7:00 PM Thursday – Sunday
- Where – Falls Park at The Carolina First Amphitheater
- What Type Plays – Shakespeare Plays
- Cost – FREE
- Who – All Ages / Family Friendly Activity
- Food / Drink – Bring Your Own Beverage and Food
- What to Bring – Your Family, a Picnic, Lawn Chair, Food, Drinks & Snacks
- For More Information – about the event or the musicians go to Upstate Shakespeare Festivals / Phone: 864-467-5741
Upcoming Events:
- May 26 – 29: “The Taming of the Shrew” by William Shakespeare directed by John Fagan
- June 2 – 5: “The Taming of the Shrew” by William Shakespeare directed by John Fagan
- June 9 – 12: “The Taming of the Shrew” by William Shakespeare directed by John Fagan
- June 16, 18, 19: “The Taming of the Shrew” by William Shakespeare directed by John Fagan (NOTE: no performance on June 17th)
- July 14 – 17: “Cymbeline” by William Shakespeare directed by John Fagan
- July 21 – 24: “Cymbeline” by William Shakespeare directed by John Fagan
- July 28 – 31: “Cymbeline” by William Shakespeare directed by John Fagan
- August 4 – 7: “Cymbeline” by William Shakespeare directed by John Fagan
Downtown Greenville has a lot of other great activities going on throughout the week and weekend. If you are looking for a fresh produce and homemade goods you should check out their Saturday Farmers Market.
