# Things to do with kids in Fort Mill, SC

> 11 upcoming family events and 1 places and ongoing programs in Fort Mill, SC (York County, SC), in the Charlotte–Concord–Gastonia area. Listings whose address is in this town. Dates and times are Eastern Time. Today is Sat, Oct 24.

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## Events ahead

- [Donkey Meet & Greet at Anne Springs Close Greenway](https://grassyknees.com/charlotte/activities/donkey-meet-and-greet-at-anne-springs-close-greenway--listing-4a0c4b3f4f35592599a612e9) — Sat, Oct 24 (+4 more dates) · 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM · Anne Springs Close Greenway – donkey pasture (Dairy Barn Entrance), Fort Mill · checked Oct 24. On Saturday mornings families can meet and learn about the donkeys that live in the Greenway's donkey pasture. The pasture is a short walk from either entrance: from the Dairy…
- [Educational Hike: Lifecycle of a Forest](https://grassyknees.com/charlotte/activities/educational-hike-lifecycle-of-a-forest--listing-d715ab76c16ca9fd9fb19f40) — Sun, Oct 25 · 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM · Anne Springs Close Greenway – Rush Pavilion, Lake Haigler Entrance, Fort Mill · All ages · From $16 · checked Oct 24. A guided, beginner-friendly Explorer Series hike at the Anne Springs Close Greenway. This month's theme is the lifecycle of a forest: the group looks at flowering trees, nut…
- [Family Farm Day: Halloween at the Children's Farm](https://grassyknees.com/charlotte/activities/family-farm-day-halloween-at-the-children-s-farm--listing-30ae78921a2568f63c4863aa) — Sat, Oct 31 · 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Greenway Farm & Stables (Crandall Bowles Children's Farm), Anne Springs Close Greenway, Fort Mill · With admission · checked Oct 24. A Halloween edition of the Anne Springs Close Greenway's monthly Family Farm Day at the Crandall Bowles Children's Farm, run with the Greenway Stables. On top of the regular…
- [Fort Mill Veterans Day Celebration](https://grassyknees.com/charlotte/activities/fort-mill-veterans-day-celebration--listing-3a3020f4885da97333123124) — Wed, Nov 11 · 10:30 AM · Veterans Memorial, Fort Mill · Free · checked Oct 14. The Town of Fort Mill's Veterans Day Celebration at Veterans Memorial features a patriotic ceremony and music, with remarks from town officials and guest speakers. Free event.
- [Guided Night Hike at Anne Springs Close Greenway](https://grassyknees.com/charlotte/activities/guided-night-hike-at-anne-springs-close-greenway--listing-74e2bd75fa6609c122707a96) — Fri, Nov 13 · 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM · Anne Springs Close Greenway – Rush Pavilion, Lake Haigler Entrance, Fort Mill · Ages 7+ · From $16 · checked Oct 24. An after-dark guided hike on the Greenway's trails focused on how the woods come alive at night. Participants learn about nocturnal wildlife, practice using their night vision…
- [Fall Horse Show at Greenway Farm & Stables](https://grassyknees.com/charlotte/activities/fall-horse-show-at-greenway-farm-and-stables--listing-93981d094d0ca1b937936c4e) — Sat, Nov 14 · 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Greenway Farm & Stables, Anne Springs Close Greenway, Fort Mill · checked Oct 24. Spectators can watch local riders and students of the Greenway Equestrian Lessons compete in a full day of riding at the Greenway Farm & Stables. The class list includes more…
- [Orienteering Basics at Anne Springs Close Greenway](https://grassyknees.com/charlotte/activities/orienteering-basics-at-anne-springs-close-greenway--listing-6b9b11bcefe8ea17be438c92) — Sat, Nov 21 · 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM · Anne Springs Close Greenway – Adventure Road Entrance, Fort Mill · All ages · From $32 · checked Oct 24. An Explorer Series introduction to map reading, compass use and navigation. After learning the key skills, participants put them to work on the Greenway's orienteering course…
- [Fort Mill Christmas Village & Lighting of the Tree](https://grassyknees.com/charlotte/activities/fort-mill-christmas-village-and-lighting-of-the-tree--listing-5b23c322a7584fade0e64d24) — Thu, Dec 3 · 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM · Fort Mill Amphitheater at Walter Y. Elisha Park · Free · checked Oct 14. Fort Mill lights its 50-foot Christmas tree (ceremony at 6 p.m.) with performances by school choirs, dance teams and community entertainers. The Christmas Village has local…
- [79th Annual Fort Mill Christmas Parade](https://grassyknees.com/charlotte/activities/79th-annual-fort-mill-christmas-parade--listing-c92f1a6026d6d16fd034ac78) — Sat, Dec 5 · 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Walter Y. Elisha Park / Historic Downtown Fort Mill · All ages · Free · checked Oct 20. Fort Mill's 79th annual Christmas Parade rolls through Historic Downtown Fort Mill on the first Saturday of December at 11 a.m., a morning parade that suits families with young…
- [Holiday Family Farm Day at the Children's Farm](https://grassyknees.com/charlotte/activities/holiday-family-farm-day-at-the-children-s-farm--listing-c7d3a35ba6e4d3d872b24f2c) — Sat, Dec 12 · 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Greenway Farm & Stables (Crandall Bowles Children's Farm), Anne Springs Close Greenway, Fort Mill · With admission · checked Oct 24. The December Family Farm Day at the Anne Springs Close Greenway's Crandall Bowles Children's Farm adds holiday-themed photo spots around the farm to the usual hands-on animal…
- [Archery Clinic at Anne Springs Close Greenway](https://grassyknees.com/charlotte/activities/archery-clinic-at-anne-springs-close-greenway--listing-140076e2034dac178e1a01c2) — Sat, Dec 19 · 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM · Anne Springs Close Greenway – Adventure Road Entrance, Fort Mill · Ages 8+ · From $32 · checked Oct 24. A beginner-friendly archery session in the Greenway's Explorer Series. Participants learn range safety and etiquette and proper shooting form, then practice and play archery…

## Places and ongoing programs

- [Anne Springs Close Greenway](https://grassyknees.com/charlotte/activities/anne-springs-close-greenway--listing-5d61fbdec15609d5bb2c54eb) — 7am - sunset · Anne Springs Close Greenway, Fort Mill · All ages · From $8 · checked Oct 14. Large greenway preserve in Fort Mill with trails for hiking, running, picnicking and mountain biking, a Children's Farm, kayak rentals at Lake Haigler and a regular calendar of…

## Recently ended

- [Fort Mill Fall Festival](https://grassyknees.com/charlotte/activities/fort-mill-fall-festival--listing-fdef70757f93d4a10cc3cb26) — ended Sat, Oct 17

## Nearby

- [Things to do with kids in York County, SC](https://grassyknees.com/charlotte/counties/york-county-sc) (Markdown: https://grassyknees.com/charlotte/counties/york-county-sc.md)
- Other towns in York County, SC: [Rock Hill, SC](https://grassyknees.com/charlotte/towns/rock-hill-sc) (Markdown: https://grassyknees.com/charlotte/towns/rock-hill-sc.md), [McConnells, SC](https://grassyknees.com/charlotte/towns/mcconnells-sc) (Markdown: https://grassyknees.com/charlotte/towns/mcconnells-sc.md), [Old Town Rock Hill, SC](https://grassyknees.com/charlotte/towns/old-town-rock-hill-sc) (Markdown: https://grassyknees.com/charlotte/towns/old-town-rock-hill-sc.md)
- [Things to do with kids in Charlotte](https://grassyknees.com/charlotte) (Markdown: https://grassyknees.com/charlotte.md)
- [This weekend in Charlotte](https://grassyknees.com/charlotte/this-weekend) (Markdown: https://grassyknees.com/charlotte/this-weekend.md)

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