Lucky you. You just found GVLtoday’s Plan Ahead, a list of some of the biggest events that are taking place throughout Greenville each month.
Take out your calendar, grab your day planner, or text all your friends — these are the top events we recommend heading to this month. Psst: Don’t forget to bookmark this page and come back; we update our guide monthly.
Festivals
Oktoberfest | Friday, Oct. 3-Saturday, Oct. 4 | 11 a.m.-10 p.m. | NOMA Square | Free entry | From the beloved brat eating contest to the epic beer stein-holding contest, you don’t want to miss this annual festival with beats and eats.
Lichtenfelt’s Fall Festival & Market | Saturday, Oct. 4 | 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. | Lichtenfelt Nurseries, Greer | Free | This festival features local vendors, food trucks, craft beer and cider, pumpkin painting, and — of course — plants.
Greer Arts & Eats Festival | Saturday, Oct. 4 | 10 a.m.-8 p.m. | Downtown Greer | Free entry | Enjoy live music, artisan vendors, and mouthwatering food.
The Commons Fall Festival | Saturday, Oct. 4 | 10 a.m.-8 p.m. | The Commons | Free entry | This family-friendly event features free activities, seasonal specials, hands-on workshops, and live music on the patio.
2025 Kroc Fest Community Festival | Saturday, Oct. 4 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Kroc Greenville | Free entry | From a petting zoo to a half-court contest, Kroc Fest packs in three hours of games, giveaways, and seasonal surprises.
Oktberfest at The Landing | Saturday, Oct. 4-Sunday, Oct. 5 | 12-8 p.m. | Saluda Lake Landing | Price of purchase | Raise a glass and say “prost” with lakeside brews, brats, and bands.
International Festival | Saturday, Oct. 4 | 12-9 p.m. | St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church, Simpsonville | Free entry | Celebrate community and culture with food, music, and kids’ activities.
The 7th Annual Greenville Blues Festival | Saturday, Oct. 4 | 7 p.m. | Bon Secours Wellness Arena | $77+ | This night features performances by Tucka, King George, Pokey Bear, West Love, J-Wonn, Lenny Williams, Theodis Ealey, and 803 Fresh.
Bank of America Fall for Greenville | Thursday, Oct. 9-Sunday, Oct. 12 | Times vary | Downtown Greenville | Free entry | This fan-favorite fall festival features 60 restaurants with 300+ menu items, seven stages with 80+ bands, and 50+ beer taps and wine vendors.
Travelers Rest Beer & Cider Festival 2025 | Saturday, Oct. 11 | 2-5 p.m. | Trailblazer Park, Travelers Rest | $55 | It’s the second annual event for this festival, featuring an expanded selection of rare, seasonal, and year-round beers and ciders.
Fall Book Festival | Saturday, Oct. 18 | 11 a.m.-5 p.m. | Historic Greer Depot, Greer | Free entry | Meet 30+ authors, browse 150+ titles, and celebrate the joy of reading at this inaugural festival.
Greenville Country Music Fest | Friday, Oct. 24-Saturday, Oct. 25 | Times vary | CCNB Amphitheatre at Heritage Park, Simpsonville | $91+ | Koe Wetzel and Zach Top headline this two-day festival filled with country music.
Hog & Barrel: A Bourbon, BBQ, & Bacon Festival | Friday, Oct. 24-Sunday, Oct. 26 | Times vary | Events at Judson Mill | $40+ | It’s Bourbonpalooza with 25 chefs and bartenders competing with their most creative bourbon- and barbecue-inspired dishes and cocktails.
Pony Partner Roundup 2025 | Sunday, Oct. 19 | 1-4 p.m. | Fox on the Run Farm, Travelers Rest | $15 | This Wild West family festival is packed with live music, carnival eats, fun games, inflatables, a pie-eating contest, a silent auction, and meet-and-greets with mini horses.
Hampton-Pinckney PorchFest | Sunday, Oct. 19 | 1-6 p.m. | Hampton-Pinckney Historic Neighborhood | Free entry | Greenville’s Hampton-Pinckney neighborhood comes alive with 24 porch concerts, makers, and food trucks.
Seasonal
Harvest Market at TR Farmers Market | Thursdays in October | 5:30-8 p.m. | Trailblazer Park, Travelers Rest | Free entry | Enjoy live concert on the lawn while enjoying a local dinner from one of our food trucks and shopping from our lineup of 35+ handpicked vendors.
Moonlight Movies | Thursdays in October | Dusk | Falls Park | Free entry | Watch “Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith” (Oct. 2), “Clue” (Oct. 16), “GoldenEye” (Oct. 23), and a double feature “Monster House” and “Poltergeist” (Oct. 30) — no movie Oct. 9 due to Fall for Greenville.
Friday Night Flicks | Fridays in October | Mauldin Cultural Center | Free entry | Watch “Mean Girls” (Oct. 3), “In The Heights” (Oct. 10), “The Parent Trap” (Oct. 17), and “Wicked” (Oct. 24) — no movie on Oct. 31 due to Halloween.
Jones Oyster Co. October Oyster Roast | Sunday, Oct. 19 | 4 p.m. | The Jones Oyster Co. (or really - next door) | $95 | Kick off oyster season with all-you-can-eat roasted oysters, drinks, and live music at the first fall roast.
Halloween
Floating Pumpkin Patch | Saturday, Oct. 4 | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | Kroc Greenville | $12 | Swim, pick, and decorate your perfect pumpkin.
Autism Friendly Trunk or Treat Hosted by Children Making Strides | Saturday, Oct. 11 | 2-4 p.m. | 3C Cleveland Ct. | Free | Enjoy an afternoon of trick-or-treating featuring a sensory play space.
Green Monster Mash | Friday, Oct. 17 | 4-8 p.m. | Fluor Field | $8 | Trick-or-treat on the field, explore a spooky clubhouse, and enjoy new surprises at this annual community event.
Staunton Bridge Fall Festival | Saturday, Oct. 18 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Staunton Bridge Community Center | Free | Bring the kids in costume for an afternoon of treats, games, and seasonal fun.
Mt. Pleasant Fall Festival | Saturday, Oct. 18 | 6-9 p.m. | Mt. Pleasant Community Center | Free | Celebrate Halloween at Mt. Pleasant’s Fall Festival, featuring costumes, activities, and seasonal treats.
Beyond Halloween Land: Tim Burton’s “The Nightmare Before Christmas” | Saturday, Oct. 18-Sunday, March 22 | Times vary | Upcountry History Museum | $0+ | Step into Jack Skellington’s world at the Upcountry History Museum’s new exhibition.
Trunk or Treat | Thursday, Oct. 23 | 5-7 p.m. | Bellamore, Greer | Free | Expect plenty of candy, food trucks, hair tinsel, and other family-friendly activities
Madame Tutu’s Nightmare At The Museum | Friday, Oct. 24, Saturday, Oct. 25, Saturday, Oct. 25 | Times vary | Peace Center | $55 | Carolina Ballet Theatre unleashes iconic villains in this Halloween performance set to classic rock hits.
Trick-or-Treat on Main Street | Saturday, Oct. 25 | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | Downtown Greenville | Free | Look for green pumpkins along Main Street to find participating merchants with treats in store.
Glow in the Cove: A Halloween Float & Treat | Saturday, Oct. 25-Sunday, Oct. 26 | 5-8 p.m. | Saluda Lake Landing | $0+ | Celebrate the season by the lake with pumpkin floats, paddleboard rentals, and family-friendly fun.
4th Annual Nightmare Rides: Creatures, Cars, and Candy | Saturday, Oct. 25 | 5-9 p.m. | Spare Time Greenville | $0+ | Dress up, deck out your ride, and enjoy candy, contests, and car show prizes.
Halloween at Heritage Park | Wednesday, Oct. 29 | 5-8 p.m. | Heritage Park, Simpsonville | Free entry | Heritage Park transforms into a fang-tastic Halloween festival with candy, inflatables, and family fun.
Fall Festival and Trunk or Treat | Wednesday, Oct. 29 | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | Big Blue Marble Academy, Greer | Free entry | From bounce houses to apple nachos, Big Blue Marble Academy’s Fall Festival has fun for all ages.
Sterling Fall Festival | Thursday, Oct. 30 | 6-8 p.m. | Sterling Community Center | Free | Bring the kids in costume for trunk-or-treating, vendors, and festive fall activities.
Brutontown Fall Festival | Thursday, Oct. 30 | 6-8 p.m. | Brutontown Community Center | Free | Celebrate Halloween with trunk-or-treating, games, crafts, and free treats.
Cirque du Forge: A Halloween Cabaret of Horrors at Fireforge | Friday, Oct. 31 | 5-9:30 p.m. | Fireforge Crafted Beer | Free entry | Celebrate Halloween with craft beer, cabaret, and sideshow-style performances.
Theatre
“Come From Away” | Thursday, Oct. 2-Sunday, Oct. 5 | Times vary | Centre Stage | $37+ | This inspiring true musical about the small town of Gander that welcomed 7,000 stranded travelers in the wake of Sept. 11 was so good, it extended an extra weekend.
“Gutenberg! The Musical!” | Thursday, Oct. 2-Sunday, Oct. 12 | Times vary | The Warehouse Theatre | $40+ | Catch this big splashy musical about printing press inventor Johan Gutenberg, with a lot of trucker hats.
Greenville Theatre 100 Years of Stories: In Concert | Friday, Oct. 3-Sunday, Oct. 5 | Times vary | Greenville Theatre | $40 | Celebrate the history of Greenville Theatre with incredible performances, beautiful stories, special appearances, and show-stopping numbers that will bring you to your feet.
“Diary of a Wimpy Kid” | Saturday, Oct. 4-Sunday, Oct. 5 | Times vary | South Carolina Children’s Theatre | $22 | Follow Greg, Rowley, and the dreaded Cheese Touch in this funny, heartfelt stage adaptation.
“Clue: On Stage” | Friday, Oct. 17-Sunday, Nov. 2 | Times vary | Greenville Theatre | $35 | From blackmail to candlesticks, this PG-13 murder mystery comedy keeps you guessing (and laughing) until the end.
“CLICK, CLACK, BOO!: A Tricky Treat” | Saturday, Oct. 18-Sunday, Nov. 2 | Times vary | South Carolina Children’s Theatre | $15 | Farmer Brown’s animals prove Halloween is for everyone in this spook-tacular musical comedy.
“Water for Elephants” | Tuesday, Oct. 21-Sunday, Oct. 26 | Times vary | Peace Center | $72+ | The bestselling novel leaps from page to stage in this musical about love, loss, and the magic of the circus.
Concerts
Opening Night: Hollywood Retrospective | Saturday, Oct. 4-Sunday, Oct. 5 | Times vary | Peace Center | $24.20+ | Enjoy a red-carpet evening of cinematic magic with Maestro Lee Mills and the Greenville Symphony Orchestra as they bring legendary film scores to life.
$uicideboy$ present Grey Day Tour 2025 w. BONES + more | Wednesday, Oct. 8 | 6:30 p.m. | CCNB Amphitheatre at Heritage Park, Simpsonville | $23+ | The hip hop duo hits the stage with BONES and other special guests.
The Witcher in Concert | Wednesday, Oct. 8 | 7:30-10:30 p.m. | Peace Center | $50+ | From sweeping scores to striking visuals, this show immerses fans in the world of the Wild Hunt.
John Crist: Jokes for Humans | Saturday, Oct. 11 | 7-9 p.m. | Peace Center | $44+ | Viral comedian John Crist brings his clean, witty comedy to the stage with special guest Derrick Stroup.
Eastwood Homes and Whistle 100.5s Rising Stars Concert | Wednesday, Oct. 15 | 7 p.m. | The Foundry at Judson Mill | $75 | See six rising country stars in one night: Josh Ross, Alexandra Kay, Chase McDaniel, Meghan Patrick, Greylan James. and Preston Cooper.
Raphael Saadiq: No Bandwidth! | Wednesday, Oct. 15 | 7:30-9:30 p.m. | Peace Center | $61+ | Three-time Grammy winner Raphael Saadiq takes the stage, blending decades of soulful hits and groundbreaking artistry.
Keith Urban: High and Alive World Tour | Thursday, Oct. 16 | 7 p.m. | Bon Secours Wellness Arena | $45+ | From global hits to new favorites, Keith Urban headlines a night of country music.
Tauren Wells | Saturday, Oct. 18 | 8-10 p.m. | Peace Center | $33+ | Bestselling author, pastor, and musician Tauren Wells delivers a night of music and ministry.
Pierce The Veil - I Can’t Hear You World Tour | Tuesday, Oct. 28 | 6:30 p.m. | CCNB Amphitheatre at Heritage Park, Simpsonville | $44+ | Don’t miss this band live on their world tour stop.
Tye Tribbett: We Outside Tour | Wednesday, Oct. 29 | 7:30-9:30 p.m. | Peace Center | $33+ | Fresh off his Grammy win, gospel powerhouse Tye Tribbett brings his electrifying mix of praise, worship, and genre-bending sounds to the stage.
For the Swifties
The Life of a Showgirl Release Party | Friday, Oct. 3 | 4-10 p.m. | Camino Wine Merchant | Enjoy Taylor Swift-inspired wine flights as you listen to the new album with fellow Swifties.
Sip & Paint Night: Inspired by Taylor Swift’s “The Life of a Showgirl” | Friday, Oct. 3 | 6-8 p.m. | Social Latitude | $45 | Grab a drink, pick up a paintbrush, and let your inner artist shine while vibing to Taylor Swift’s music.
The Life of a Showgirl Album Release Party | Friday, Oct. 3 | 9 p.m.-1 a.m. | Group Therapy Pub & Playground | $0+ | Hit the mic for Taylor Swift–themed karaoke, sip on themed cocktails, indulge infood specials, and swap bracelets you made at the bracelet-making station — plus a $100 prize for the best-dressed showgirl.
You Belong With Queens: Eras Tour Drag Tribute | Saturday, Oct. 4 | 9 p.m. | Swanson’s Warehouse | $21 | Celebrate Taylor Swift’s 12th release with fabulous drag performers for every era, stylish vendors, and drinks that won’t give you any “Champagne Problems” — you may even be the lucky winner of the “22” hat.
T.S. Album Release Paint & Party | Thursday, Oct. 9 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Vino & van Gogh | $40 | Swifties unite for a night of glam, glitter, and painting to the beat of Taylor’s latest album.
THE PARTY OF A SHOWGIRL: A TS12 Celebration | Thursday, Oct. 23 | 8 p.m. | Radio Room Greenville | $22 | Step into the spotlight and celebrate Taylor Swift’s 12th era.
Community
Walk to End Alzheimer’s | Saturday, Oct. 4 | 8 a.m. | Fluor Field at the West End | Free | Take strides to fund Alzheimer’s + dementia research at this two-mile walk to support nonprofit The Alzheimer’s Association.
Warbird Weekend Static Aviation Show | Saturday, Oct. 4-Sunday, Oct. 5 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Greenville Downtown Airport | Free entry | . Planes of yesteryear are here for the public to view for free or ride for a fee.
Plant Market | Saturday, Oct. 11 | 1-5 p.m. | New Realm Brewing Co. | Free entry | Shop rare and unusual plants from local growers while sipping craft beer.
Celestial presents “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz” Drone Show | Saturday, Oct. 18 | 8:30 p.m. | CCNB Amphitheatre at Heritage Park, Simpsonville | $56 | Watch Dorothy’s journey come alive in the sky during a 45-minute drone light show adaptation of this classic.
Sports
Greenville Triumph vs. Union Omaha | Saturday, Oct. 11 | 7 p.m. | Paladin Stadium | $25+ | It’s Retro Night with 80s-themed music and trivia and a fanny pack giveaway for the first 500 fans.
Greenville Triumph vs. South Georgia Tormenta FC | Saturday, Oct. 18 | 7 p.m. | Paladin Stadium | $25+ | Rally towels will be handed out to the first 500 fans in this battle of the peach states.
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