man and woman standing on either side of a colorful Dia de los Muertos backdrop containing flowers and a sugar skull. man and woman are dressed up in all black as a bride and groom with their faces painted.

Greerview for the Week of October 26, 2026

City of Greer

October 26, 2026

It was a perfect fall weekend to discover Greer.

Arts & Eats

More than 80 artisans, 30 food vendors, and live music filled the streets of downtown for the annual Greer Arts & Eats festival put on by the Greater Greer Chamber of Commerce.

Trunk or Treat on Trade

On Sunday, little ghosts and goblins haunted the downtown area for Trunk or Treat on Trade. The pre-Halloween event also included a Jurassic Park-themed touch-a-truck zone featuring several City of Greer departments.

Coming Up

Coming up this week, Greer City Council meets on Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall. Read this meeting's agenda.

The Recreation Association Board will meet Thursday at 6:15 p.m. at City Hall. The agenda for that meeting will be posted on our agenda and meeting minutes platform.

female dancers dressed as monarch butterflies dance on a stage with a day of the dead backdrop

Day of the Dead

On Friday, the award-winning Day of the Dead, or Dia de los Muertos, festival will take over the City of Greer's Center for the Arts from noon to 10:00 p.m. The vibrant celebration of Mexican culture will feature two stages packed with entertainment, an artist market, food trucks, a free movie and more.

Check out the event page on Facebook for a complete schedule.

Loose Leaf Collection

The annual loose leaf collection window starts on November 2, 2026 and runs through February 5, 2027. You should have gotten a brochure in the mail that contains a schedule and the rules for pickup. If you didn't get a brochure or have misplaced yours, you can pick up one in the lobby of Greer City Hall or you can find one here. Note: The brochure is a folded design, so the pages won't appear in order in the PDF linked above.

Watch the Video

You can watch the video version of this week's Greerview segment by clicking the video box below, but keep reading for more info on how you can support the Cops for Tots program this year or apply for assistance.

Cops for Tots

The Greer Police Department and its community partners are accepting applications for the Cops for Tots program. The application is open through November 18. The link to apply is below.

There are many ways you can help support this program that has provided assistance to Greer families during the holidays for 37 years. Check out the links below for more information.

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