Free & Really Fun for Kids This Weekend in South Carolina

You love spending time with your kids, but you need some budget-friendly options. No problem. Here's a curated list of totally free things to do with kids this weekend across South Carolina from Kidding Around®.

JCP Kids Craft for Mother's Day

Saturday, May 11th: Starting us off this week, a totally free craft from JCPenney at participating locations all across the country. Once a month JCPenney offers a KidsZone craft kit for kids. On May 11th kids can make a trinket box for mom. What a fun Mother's Day present! Here are all the details on the JCP KidsZone crafts! Note that you do not have to sign up for these crafts, just show up between 11 am and 12 pm.

Artishphere- Greenville, SC

Friday, Math 10th-Sunday, May 12th: Downtown Greenville, SC
When it comes to free family fun, nothing beats Artisphere. You'll find a craft kids zone that is huge and totally free, plus live entertainment, music, street performers, artist vendors, and lots more. It's a feast for the eyes and ears everywhere you look. Bring your family a packed lunch and enjoy it in Falls Park to keep this trip totally free.

Music activities for kids at ArtispherePhoto byKidding Around

Free Admission Day at the Spartanburg Science Center

Saturday, May 11th, Spartanburg, SC
Families can visit all of the exhibits at the Spartanburg Science Center totally free! It's the last free admission day of the year, so don't miss it! While you're in Spartanburg, don't miss two more of our free favorites: Sparkle City Mini-Putt AND Play60 Park. Pack a lunch and you've got a whole day of free fun!

Art on State

Friday, May 10th, Columbia, SC
Watch artists make art paint murals live and enjoy free live music at Art on State in West Columbia. While you're there, check out the free interactive art park. The kids will love the unique sculptures!

Dino at West Columbia Interactive Art ParkPhoto byKidding Around

Learn About Bats- Free

Saturday, May 11th- Conway, SC
Parents can sign kids up for a totally free 30-minute interactive class about bats at The L.W. Paul Living History Farm in Conway. Various times are available, but you do need to register in advance. Find all the information on this free class here.

Need more free ideas?

Don't overlook your local farmers' markets for free family fun. Lots and lots of farmers markets happen across the state on Saturdays, like the popular Soda City Market in Columbia.

As always, don't forget to check your local library for fun, family-friendly, free events!