Looking for ways to get out of the house and get in the holiday spirit? Don't miss these events happening in the upstate!
Cornersone Ballet Presents: The Nutcracker Ballet
December 16th, 6:30PM, Tickets $20
Simpsonville Arts Center
110 Academy Street Simpsonville SC 29681
Tickets Available HERE
Experience Simpsonville's newest Christmas tradition! Cornerstone Ballet presents Tchaikovsky's beloved Christmas classic "The Nutcracker"
A Small Town Christmas in Historic Easley
December 16th, 6PM-8PM
City of Easley Green (in front of City Hall)
"Santa Claus is coming to town! Visit with Santa during 6:00-8:00 PM at the City of Easley City Green (in front of City Hall) on Friday and Saturday nights of November 24 & 25, December 1 & 2, December 8, and December 15 & 16. Please not that Santa Claus will not be available for visits & photos on December 9 becuase he will be busy serving as the special guest in our Easley Christmas Parade on that date. Capture the magic of the season with a special photo opportunity with Santa himself. Bring your little ones, friends, and family to share in the joy and excitement."
More Information HERE
Ornament Making Workshop:: Angelic Wonders
December 16, Times available until 4:30PM
Tickets range from just $2-$5!
From the Website: "Make handcrafted ornaments with us this holiday season and help raise money for the Travelers Rest Police Department's annual Toy Drive! All the money raised from the ornament making reservations will go directly to the Travelers Rest Toy Drive that provides toys for the children in our community."
Grab your reservation HERE!
Santa at Clare's Creamery Parkins Mill!
December 16, from 4PM-6PM
Clare's Creamery Parkins Mill
1901 Laurens Road Greenville SC 29607
What could be better than ice cream? Ice cream with the big guy himself, SANTA!
Bring a canned good to donate and receive FREE holiday sprinkles on your ice cream!
Get the full scoop (pun intended) HERE
Town of Duncan Christmas Parade 2023
December 17, 4PM
121 S. Spencer Street Duncan SC 29334
Don't miss Town of Duncan's Santa's Toy Land Christmas Parade and Festival this weekend!
More information HERE
ONGOING EVENTS:
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
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."
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
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
A Very Grinchy Christmas
Nov 4, 2023-January 21, 2024
Upcountry History Museum
540 Buncombe Street Greenville SC 29601
About the exibit: "The Upcountry History Museum will celebrate the holiday season with the smal-heared creature who hates it the most, when it hosts A Very Grinchy Christmas. The special exhibition, featuring over 150 animation cels, Dr. Seuss sketches, backgrounds, and ephemera, will make its Southeastern U. S. debut in Greenville, SC."
Full Details and Ticket information 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!
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!
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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