What's Happening in Greenwood: September & October 2026 Events Guide

• Published: 2026-09-16

A running list of Greenwood's weekly live music, festivals, and fall events — from Uptown concerts to the Greenwood Ghost Walk.

There's always something going on in Greenwood — whether you're a local looking for a Friday night plan or you're staying at one of our short-term rentals and want to see what the town's up to. Here's what's on the calendar for the rest of September and into October, straight from Discover Greenwood's event calendar.

Every Week

• Live Music at Fish Bonz — Fridays, 6–9pm, Lake Greenwood Blvd
• Live Music at Inn on the Square (Fox & Hound Lounge) — Fridays, 6–9pm
• Live Music at Howard's on Main — rotating Thu/Fri nights, 6–9pm

Rest of September

• Sept 19 — Race to the Helix 5K (Greenwood Genetic Center) + Comedy Night at Howard's on Main
• Sept 22 — Destination Center Ribbon Cutting (new visitor center, 104 Main St) + Lander University Community Lecture
• Sept 23 — Railroad Museum Golf Classic + Wine Social at The Nook (Inn on the Square)
• Sept 24 — Uptown Live: Zoso (Led Zeppelin tribute) + Yacht Rock Spectacular with Thurston Howell
• Sept 25 — 80's Murder Mystery Dinner Party at Riegel Hall
• Sept 26–27 — RNB Meets Southern Soul Music Festival + Uptown Greenwood Fall Kickoff (shop local, football, fall fun)

October Highlights

• Oct 1–3 — Corn Maze at Connie Maxwell (zip lining, petting zoo, food trucks)
• Oct 9–10 — Greenwood Smoke & Sear Live Fire (BBQ festival, Uptown)
• Oct 10 — Soul in tha Shoals + the 10th Annual Greenwood Ghost Walk
• Oct 13 — Self Regional Pretty in Pink (breast cancer awareness event)
• Oct 17 — IMAGINE Lakelands STEAM Festival
• Oct 22–25 — Finding Nemo Jr. at the Greenwood Community Theatre
• Oct 23–24 — 4 The Love Of Uptown Greenwood (music, art, food festival)
• Oct 24 — Hodges Trunk or Treat + Rock N Roll Cruisers Car Show
• Oct 29 — Uptown Greenwood Boo Bash
• Oct 31 — Town of Ware Shoals Halloween Parade

Whether you're house-hunting in Greenwood or just visiting, this town packs a lot into every month. Check back for updates, and reach out to Team Roark if you want the inside scoop on the best neighborhoods to be close to all the Uptown action.

*Event details sourced from Discover Greenwood. Dates and times subject to change — always confirm with the venue.*