Things to Do this Weekend: July 3-5
Weather Forecast
Friday: Sunny, high of 97 & low of 75
Saturday: More sun, high of 97 & low of 75
Sunday: Partly cloudy, high of 96 & low of 76
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Friday, July 3rd
Independence Day Float-a-Palooza at Saluda Lake Landing 12-6pm
Celebrate the holiday weekend at the Saluda Lake Landing only minutes from Downtown Greenville! Featuring a lake day filled with floating, a live DJ, great food, cold drinks and more. Open 8am-8pm all weekend. PS, check out more details in the event flyer below.
Cost: $10 lake pass; other purchases TBD
Historic Easley 4th of July Festival at Old Market Square in Downtown Easley 4-9pm
Join this FREE community event this Friday and Saturday! Featuring FREE carnival rides, live music & entertainment, food trucks, craft vendors and lots more. The festivities will continue this Saturday from 4-10pm and a fireworks show beginning at 9:30pm.
Cost: FREE entry; purchases TBD
Friday Starry Nights at Roper Mountain Science Center 4:30pm, 6pm & 7:30pm
Experience new laser shows every Friday in the Hooper Planetarium & Daniel Observatory! For more details and tickets click here.
Cost: $8 entry or $4 for members
U-Pick Flowers + Lisianthus Fest at Rabbit Crest Farms 5-9pm
Enjoy a u-pick flower experience at the farm! Featuring lisianthus, sunflowers, zinnias, celosia, statice, marigolds, rudbeckia, gomphrena and more. They’ll also have Las Cazuelas Mexican Cuisine on-site serving up food & drinks for purchase and picnics are welcome as well as BYO drinks.
Cost: $5 entry & kids are FREE; other purchases TBD
Food Truck Friday at The Nest in TR 5-9pm
Experience a laid-back, family-friendly evening in the heart of Travelers Rest. Every Friday now through October features a rotating lineup of local food trucks, on-site beverage truck, plenty of space to relax and let the kids run free.
Cost: FREE entry; purchases TBD
Red, White & Bubbly at New Realm Brewing 5-10pm
Celebrate July 4th weekend at the brewery! Featuring a bubble party, adult bubble war, live music, bounce house, $19 build-your-own BBQ plates and more.
Cost: FREE entry; purchases TBD
Simpsonville Simply Freedom Fest at CCNB Amphitheatre at Heritage Park 5:30pm
Celebrate July 4th with the City of Simpsonville for a special FREE Freedom Fest concert! Featuring live performances by Parmalee, Edwin McCain and DJ Sha. Parking lots open at 3:30pm, gates open at 5:30pm, show starts at 6pm and fireworks at 9:30pm. PS, outside chairs will be permitted at this event. For more details click here.
Cost: FREE entry; purchases TBD
Greenville Heritage Main Street Fridays at NOMA Square 5:30-9:30pm
Join the City of Greenville every Friday night at Greenville Heritage Main Street Fridays! Featuring live music, food trucks, drinks and more now through September 25th, 2026. For more details click here.
Cost: FREE entry; purchases TBD
First Friday Gallery Crawl with MAC around Greenville 6-9pm
Navigate through Greenville’s art scene every first Friday of the month with Metropolitan Arts Council. Learn more, start planning your route and find participating artists here.
Cost: FREE; purchases TBD
Stars, Stripes Sliders & at PKL Park 6-10pm
Join their 4th of July weekend celebration! Featuring live music from Randomonium, food & drink specials throughout the weekend, Glow Pickleball for $10 here, World Cup on the BIG screen and more. Plus, this Saturday enjoy 20% off court bookings.
Cost: FREE entry; purchases TBD
Amp’d Up Fridays at Mauldin Outdoor Amphitheater 6:30-9:30pm
Get Amp’d Up at Mauldin’s favorite summer concert series! Enjoy live music from a variety of bands featuring genres. All shows are FREE, so bring your dancing shoes, lawn chairs and blankets. They will also have 6-8 local food trucks on-site each week. Now every Friday evening through July! This week will feature A speech from City of Mauldin’s Mayor Terry Merritt, a reading from the cast of 1776 or Councilman Taft Matney, National Anthem sang by Kati Lippman and a flyover. For more details click here.
Cost: FREE entry; purchases TBD
Saturday, July 4th
FREE 4th of July Workout at Burn Boot Camp Greenville 7am, 8am & 9am
Join a FREE Bodyweight Conditioning workout for all! No experience needed. Just show up ready to sweat, have fun, and kick off Independence Day the Burn way.
Cost: FREE entry
TD Saturday Market presented by Prisma Health in Downtown Greenville 8am-noon
Downtown Greenville’s TD Saturday Market is back now every Saturday through October! Featuring 75+ local vendors, music, local food and more. The marker takes place Saturday mornings at the corner of Main Street & McBee Ave. For more details click here.
Cost: FREE entry; purchases TBD
Fountain Inn Farmers Market on Main Street 8am-noon
Join Main Street Fountain Inn for their weekly farmers market every Saturday through August 8th! Featuring a variety of local vendors offering seasonal produce, baked goods, handmade crafts, specialty foods, flowers and more. For more details click here.
Cost: FREE entry; purchases TBD
Simpsonville Farmers Market at Gracely Park 8am-noon
Join Simpsonville’s weekly farmers market! Featuring local vendors, produce, music and more every Saturday through September. For more details click here.
Cost: FREE entry; purchases TBD
Small Vendor Saturdays at Greenville State Farmers Market 8am-1pm
Join Greenville State Farmers Market every Saturday now through December! Featuring local vendors selling fresh produce, plants, flowers, handmade decor, home goods and more.
Cost: FREE entry; purchases TBD
All Day Independence Day Celebration at Gather GVL 8am-10pm
Celebrate the Fourth of July with an all-day party filled with live entertainment, family fun, contests and festive activities from morning to night!
Cost: FREE entry; purchases TBD
Travelers Rest Farmers Market + 4th of July Kids Bike Parade at Trailblazer Park 8:30am-noon
Join the largest independent farmers market in SC for a weekly gathering now every Saturday through September! Featuring 85+ local vendors, live music, food trucks, weekly yoga classes, FREE kids activities, gardening tips and more. This week’s market features their annual Kids Bike Parade lining up at 9:30am and beginning at 10am. For more details click here.
Cost: FREE entry; purchases TBD
Easley Farmers Market in Downtown Easley 9am-noon
Experience the City of Easley’s downtown farmers market! Now every Saturday morning through August 29th, 2026 at N 1st Street. For more details click here.
Cost: FREE entry; purchases TBD
Hot Dog Brunch at The Southern Growl 10am-2pm
Join the brewery for a hot dog themed brunch this Saturday & Sunday! Featuring live music from 11am-2pm, food specials, brunch cocktails, mimosas, beermosas, coffee and more. Specials will be available 10am-2pm or while supplies last!
Cost: FREE entry; purchases TBD
July 4th Celebration with Big Radio at Fireforge Crafted Beer 11:30am-9pm
Celebrate July 4th the brewery! The taproom will be open as usual Saturday, July 4th from 11:30am-10pm, but will feature all-day BBQ menu, special-themed beverages, Big Radio performing from 3-5pm and a watermelon eating contest at 2:30pm and around 4pm.
Cost: FREE entry; purchases TBD
Red, White & Boom with City of Spartanburg at Morgan Square 2-5 + Fifth Third Park 5-10pm
Join the City of Spartanburg for their annual 4th of July celebration! Beginning at Morgan Square featuring Shot Thru The Heart – The Bon Jovi Experience from 2-5pm. Followed by a public parade from Morgan Square to Fifth Third Park starting at 5pm and a fireworks finale around 9:30pm.
Cost: FREE entry; purchases TBD
4th of July presented by Prisma Health at BridgeWay Station 2-10pm
Get ready for a day packed with family fun! Featuring live music, Red, White & BBQ vendor fair, firetruck splash zone, inflatables, face paintings, ballon artists and an epic 15 minute fireworks finale.
Cost: FREE entry; purchases TBD
4th of July + Summerween Party at The Kava Konnection 4-10pm
Attention all Halloween-lovers! Join them for a special night celebrate July 4th, watermelon carving, summer snacks and spooky beach vibes.
Cost: FREE entry; purchases TBD
Freedom Fest with Greenville Drive at Fluor Field 6-10pm
Join the Greenville Drive at Fluor Field for an epic 4th of July celebration! Featuring games on the field, inflatables, Hot Dog Easting Contest at 7:15pm and lots more. Gates will open at 6pm and fireworks at 9:30pm. Grab your FREE tickets here.
Cost: FREE entry; purchases TBD
First Annual TR Golf Cart Parade with Trailside Trolley starting at The Nest 7pm
Kick off your evening at The Nest before the parade! Featuring a local food truck, cold drinks and more starting at 5pm. The golf cart line up will begin at 6:45pm behind the Trolley across the street from The Nest (230 Henderson Drive) and the parade starts promptly at 7pm. They’ll cruise through Gateway Park and up to the upper lot on Center Street.
Cost: FREE entry; purchases TBD
The Remedy: Red White & Booze at Group Therapy Pub & Playground 9pm-2am
Enjoy a special 4th of July themed late night celebration! Featuring a live DJ playing USA pop & country music and dress on theme to unlock their secret menu and more. PS, this is a 18+ event.
Cost: FREE entry & $10 cover under 21; other purchases TBD
Sunday, July 5th
Sabbath Sunday Picnic with Trailside Church at Trailblazer Park 11am-2pm
Join the annual Sabbath Sunday Picnic with Trailside Church! Featuring food on the grill, sides to share, dunk tank for a great cause and more. All proceeds from the event will go to help support the Cobb family for surgery costs, travel needs and to support Juliette’s recovery. Sign up to bring a side to share here. PS, bring your own chairs!
Cost: FREE entry; donations & sides TBD
BBQ Fest at New Realm Brewing Co. 11am-9pm + Buzzy Bee Market 12-4pm
Taste your way through an all day BBQ fest at the brewery! Featuring a special BBQ menu, live music, weekly local market (every Sunday) featuring 40+ vendors and more.
Cost: FREE entry; purchases TBD
For even more things to do this weekend around the Upstate click here. You can also check out our events calendar here. #greenville360
