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Get into the Festive Spirit! Top Upcoming Holiday Events in Upstate SC

Check out some events happening in the Upstate to kickstart the Holiday Season!


Night of Lights

12/1/23 @ 5:30PM

206 S Main Street Greenville SC 29601

Don't miss Greenville's tree lighting!

From the Website: "Come watch Main Street light up while you rock around our 30-foot Christmas tree adorned with 25,550 LED lights. We'll count down wiht Mayor White and special guest, Jane Robelot from WYFF, as we light the officeal City of Greenville Christmas tree located in front of M. Judson Booksellers. This exciting FREE event includes food trucks and vendors, live music, and a special visit from Santa Claus. The official tree lighting will take place between 6 and 6:15 p.m., so be sure you come early to ensure you don't miss out on the magic."

More info HERE




Greer Christmas Tree Lighting

12/1/23 @ 5PM

301 E Poinsett Street Greer SC 29651

From live performances at the Amphitheater Stage starting at 5PM, to free Holiday craft Station, food vendors, carolers, Ice Sculpture demonstrations, and even a vist from Santa himself! You won't want to miss the tree lighting in charming Greer!

More info HERE




Holiday's at the Zoo!

12/1/23-12/3/23 4PM-8PM (more ongoing dates below)

150 Cleveland Park Drive Greenville SC 29601

Scroll down to the ongoing events to see more info-this weekend kicks off the winter wonderland at the Greenville Zoo. Pack up the family and enjoy all they have to offer!

More info HERE




Poinsettia Christmas Parade

***POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER** New Date: 12/9/2023 @ 5:30PM

Main Street, Greenville

"For more than 75 years, the parade has signaled the start of the Christmas season in Greenville. Each year the parade attracts thousands of visitors downtown to view the holiday floats and activities."

Full Website HERE




Night of lights at Heritage Park

11/20/23-12/31/23

(Times Vary Per Day-please see website for all information)

861 SE Main Street Simpsonville SC 29681

Walk-through light show, ice skating, carnival rides, bouncy house, petting zoo, pony & camel rides, immersive igloo experience, food vendors, Santa's village, and SO much more!

All Information HERE




Greer Christmas Parade and Farmers Market

12/3/23; Market 10AM-2PM; Parade 2:30PM

From the Market Website: "We will have over 70 vendors each day, with over 80 different vendors represented between the two days! Come both days (12/2-12/3) to see different vendors and musicians. Lineup will be posted a few days before the event."

This year's parade theme is Christmas in Candyland! It will begin at Poinsett St & Memorial Dr and end at N. Main St. & Cunningham Dr.

Market Info HERE; Parade Info HERE




Simpsonville's Christmas Parade

Presented by Weichert, Realtors - Shaun & Shari Group

12/4/23 from 3PM-5PM

Main Street Simpsonville

This year's theme is 'Sounds of the Season', Each entry chooses their favorite holiday song and decorates to the theme of the song!




Carolina Ballet Theatre's The Nutcracker: Once Upon a Time in Greenville

Last showing is 12/3/23 @ 2:00PM-Tickets still available for all shows as of 11/30

Peace Center

300 S Main Street Greenville SC 29601

Check out the show details and ticket information HERE



A LOOK AHEAD!


  • International Ballet's The Nutcracker

  • Fountain Inn Annual Tree Lighting

  • Spirit of Christmas Parade-Fountain Inn

  • Simpsonville's Annual Tree Lighting

  • Kringle Holiday Village

  • Ugly Sweater Party with Abbey Elmore Band


  • Iron Hill & Boardwalk Game Night

  • Leann Rimes - Joy: The Holiday Tour

  • Mini Makers: Mini Whos or Whoville



ONGOING EVENTS:


Indie Holiday Pop Up Shop

Indie Craft Parade Holiday Pop Up Shop

November 3rd-December 24th (Friday's-Sundays Only)

11AM-5PM

2909 Old Buncombe Road Greenville SC

From Their Webiste: "The 2023 Indie Craft Parade Holiday Pop Up will be open Fridays through Sundays beginning November 3. For eight weekends, a curated mix of handmade giftable art, home goods, jewelry, and children’s items will be available for purchase.

The Pop Up Shop is only accepting card payments at this time."

Full Website HERE!


United Community Ice on Main

Corner of S Main & Board Street Greenville SC

United Community Ice on Main

November 15th-January 15th

Times Vary-See HERE for tickets and information!

From the Website:"United Community Ice on Main is an open outdoor ice skating rink in the heart of downtown Greenville, South Carolina. This year, this winter tradition and favorite activity of many in the Upstate will open November 15, 2023. Located at Village Green near the Courtyard Marriott, you'll truly be skating in a winter wonderland when you come skate with us! The rink is open 7 days a week, excluding Christmas Day."




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Festival of Trees

November 17th-December 25th

Hyatt Regency Greenville or Courtyard Mariott Downtown

Full Details HERE

From the Website: "The 38th annual Festival of Trees will bring the 2023 holiday season to life! Spectacularly decorated trees line the entranceway of two hotels in downtown Greenville, giving visitors and community members the chance to experience the magic of the holidays. View trees November 17 thru December 25 at Courtyard Marriott Downtown and Hyatt Regency Greenville. All proceeds will assist with transitioning the Bon Secours St. Francis Cancer Center to the nexus of a Cancer Program."




Greenville Christmas Market

Greenville Christmas Market

November 24th-December 31st

10AM-5PM

Grand Bohemian Lodge Greenville

44 E Camperdown Way Greenville SC 29601

"Visit Grand Bohemian Lodge Greenville from November 24-December 31 to experience live music, local merchants, and delectable holiday-themed cuisine."



Holiday's at the Zoo!

December 1-3, 8-10, 15-23, & 26-30 from 4PM-8PM

150 Cleveland Park Drive Greenville, SC 29601

"Holidays at the Zoo will allow you to immerse yourself into a winter wonderland of twinkling lights, music, and holiday cheer. Join us from 4pm-8pm to enjoy the Christmas decorations, enchanting light displays, and the Holiday Village!"

More Info Available HERE 




Night of lights at Heritage Park

11/20/23-12/31/23

(Times Vary Per Day-please see website for all information)

861 SE Main Street Simpsonville SC 29681

Walk-through light show, ice skating, carnival rides, bouncy house, petting zoo, pony & camel rides, immersive igloo experience, food vendors, Santa's village, and SO much more!

Visit the Website HERE for More Info!



Dinosaur adventure trail

Afternoon Explorations with Roper Mountain Science Center

September 14, 2023-May 10th, 2024 (closed November 23 & 24 for Thanksgiving Holiday)

1:30PM-5:00PM

Tickets are $8 for Adults and $7 for Children ages 0-12 (Members reveive discounted ticket price) available HERE

Don't miss this exciting adventure! Visit the Environmental Science and Sustainability Building and discover the Our Water Story and Sustainable Future exhibits as well as the highly popular Nature Exchange. Step into Harrison Hall of Natural Science to explaore the Indoor Rain Forest & Rainforest Classroom, take the opportunity to pet singrays, sea stars, and horseshoe crabs in the Marine Lab and Ecology Lab. Fell like traveling through time? Take a walk through the Dinosaur Adventure Trail where you'll look for young and adult dinosaurs! Other fun exhibits include: Butterfly Garden, Pirate Adventure & Dinosaur Playgrounds, and Living History Farm. Don't miss out on this educational and amazing adventure with Roper Mountain Science Center!




MarioKart Mondays

Mario Kart Monday

October 2nd-December 11th

Magnetic South Brewery

701 Easley Bridge Road, Ste 4155 Greenville SC 29611

From the Website: "Every Monday from 7-9pm, join us for Mario Kart! Grab your friends and a drink to challenge them to a couple of races! So rev your engines for a ride down to Magnetic South. Get ready, get set, GO!"




Splash and Bubbles

Splash & Bubbles Dice In, Lend A Fin!

September 23rd, 2023-February 4th, 2024

10AM-5PM

Upcountry History Museum

More Information available HERE

From the Website: "The 2,500 square foot, interactive exhibition, builds on kids’ connections to the characters and their habitats, immersing them in a larger-than-life marine environment and introducing them to the incredible world of ocean exploration. While exploring the early childhood STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) based exhibit, children are encouraged to build both scientific inquiry and social emotional skills as they learn how to protect the ocean and its ecosystems.  Ocean conservation is a key message throughout the exhibit, encouraging families to understand that they can create “a small ripple to help our big ocean.”




















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