Events Calendar
Explore family friendly events, theatres, galleries, concerts, nightlife, things to do, and more in the Greenville, SC and Upstate areas.
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Artists Collective | Spartanburg is getting ready for the holiday season by planning a Holiday Artisan Market for Nov.3 – Dec. 26. The intention is to provide a safe space for locals to shop for unique holiday gifts over a longer-than-usual time frame – Nov. 3 – Dec. 26. The event will take place primarily in the largest of the Collective’s three galleries, The Solomon Gallery, and will feature a wide variety of works made by 37 of the collective’s member artists.
This is an exciting and unique way to celebrate the season through a display of colorful and dramatic laser lights choreographed to a mix of holiday music favorites, including “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,” “Deck the Halls,” “White Christmas” and more. Show Run Time: 30 mins.
Join Mayfair Art Studios + Chapman Cultural Center for a Holiday Market in addition to the monthly Artist Open Studios. Over 25 Local Artists + Crafters will be located on the second floor of Mayfair Art Studios where shoppers will find one-of-a-kind gifts perfect for the holidays!
Be sure to also enjoy Food Trucks, Coffee, and Hot Cocoa while you shop!
The use of facemasks is required inside the facility and social distancing will be observed throughout the event.
Candlelight, firelight and live music bring holiday warmth to Biltmore House’s extravagant holiday décor during these nighttime tours. Candlelight Christmas Evenings include a self-guided candlelight tour of Biltmore House, next-day visit to the gardens, Antler Hill Village and Biltmore Winery. Evening guests can also take advantage of Antler Hill Village & Winery to enjoy free wine tastings.
Tickets may be purchased at www.biltmore.com or by phone (800-411-3812).
The City of Gaffney is keeping the annual Christmas festivities alive in 2020 by offering an alternate, safe, socially-distanced plan to celebrate the holiday season while following CDC guidelines.
Join us on Friday, December 4th as we celebrate Christmas in Gaffney, South Carolina.
We will kick off the night at 6pm with a DRIVE-THRU Christmas parade. In a drive thru parade the entries and participants remain stationary while the spectators drive through and enjoy the parade from their vehicles. Parade will be open to spectators from 6pm-7:30pm.
The parade route will start at the intersection of Corry Street/S. Limestone Street and continue North through Historic Downtown Gaffney.
After the parade join us in Henry L. Jolly Park, 102 Railroad Avenue, to continue the festivities.
Santa Claus will be available from 6pm-9pm for socially distanced photo opportunities. Santa will also be collecting your letters and wish lists at the park.
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Drive through millions of sparkling Holiday Lights decorating our nearly 100 acre animal park. Snap that selfie with a zebra, camel, or one of many animals waiting to meet you. Finish your evening off with a drive through the peaceful nativity area and more lights displays before heading home. For an additional $10 (a separate ticket or payable at the gate) you can drive through our expanded Enchanted Deer Forest where you hand-feed animals (animal food provided) from the comfort of your car. There you can see and feed Sika and Fallow Deer, zebra, donkeys, and other gentle hoofstock.
Holiday Lights Safari hours:
Drive Through Open November 20th – January 2nd 6:00 – 9:00
Extended hours on the following dates:
Dec 4th, 5th (Friday, Saturday) 6:00 – 10:00
Dec 11th, 12th (Friday, Saturday) 6:00 – 10:00
Dec 18th – 23rd (Friday – Wednesday) 6:00 – 10:00
Dec 23rd – Jan 2nd 6:00-9:00
Open Christmas Eve, Christmas Night, New Years Eve & New Years Day!
Come ring in the holiday season as we light our community Christmas tree! Indulge in hot cocoa and cookies and enjoy music and holiday cheer with your community as we count down to the moment Santa lights the tree.
This event will take place in the Mauldin Outdoor Amphitheater (behind the Cultural Center), parking located at the Mauldin Sports Center and the Mauldin Cultural Center. Please bring a stadium chair for the ceremony.
Drive through a nighttime Christmas wonderland as 32 million colors set the sky ablaze, synchronized to the music of your favorite holiday classics.
Take your time. Park and enjoy. The show lasts 30 minutes, but drive around the track as many times as you’d like!
Santa Land and Ice Skating will be closed due to COVID-19, but you can enjoy feeding animals from your car in our drive-thru Petting Zoo! We are open rain or shine, 7 days a week!
Open through December 31st (7 days a week)
Sun-Thurs 6pm-10pm
Fri & Sat 6pm-11pm
Tune radio to:
Kids Show – 92.1FM
Traditional – 104.3FM
(Includes Light Show & Petting Zoo)
GENERAL ADMISSION
Cars, Minivans, Trucks or SUVS – $30
Passenger Vans – $75
Buses – $100
FAST PASS
Rates vary. See online booking options for details.
We are excited to announce that the award winning, Christmas Laser Light Show is back for a second year. The family-friendly laser shows include the latest musical hits, mind-blowing lasers and fantastic graphic effects.
One of the Upstate’s premier Christmas events will look a little different this year but come join us as we celebrate the lighting of the Greer Christmas Tree to kick off the start of the Christmas season.
Every Child Deserves a Merry Christmas
Every year, The Salvation Army of Greenville provides Christmas gifts to more than 1,500 children through the Angel Tree program. In the tri-county area (Greenville, Pickens and Oconee Counties), The Salvation Army serves over 2,500 children! Without Angel Tree, many of these children would otherwise have very little or nothing to open on Christmas morning. However, thanks to our generous community, these Angels will have a merry Christmas! Angel Tree gives individuals and partnering corporations an opportunity to “adopt” less fortunate children and provide them with personalized gifts and necessities. Because all Salvation Army Angels are not served by other holiday assistance programs, donors can be confident their gifts go directly, and without excessive overhead, to children who are truly in need. Click here for more information about how to apply for Angel Tree Christmas assistance.
Want to “Adopt” an Angel?
If you’re looking to adopt an Angel, you will have a few different options! Learn more below:
Adopt Angels Online
- This Christmas, you can shop for an Angel Tree tag virtually! Once you adopt your Angel online, your digital tag will be emailed to you. This tag will list your Angel’s wish list, clothing sizes, etc., so you can start shopping! Ready to adopt an Angel? Click here!
- Once you finish shopping for your Angel, place all your Angel’s items together in a bag and mark the bag with your Angel’s name and number (ex. Bobby, GVL1900). Please return your Angel’s bag to the specified drop-off locations:
- Greenville Convention Center
- Address: 1 Exposition Drive, Greenville, SC 29607
- Drop-off Days: December 1-4; December 7-9 (Please do not drop off toys at the Greenville Convention Center prior to December 1!)
- Hours: 8 AM to 4 PM
- The Salvation Army Ray & Joan Kroc Corps Community Center
- Address: 424 Westfield Street, Greenville, SC 29601
- Drop-off Days: November 13 through December 9
- Hours: See all Kroc Center hours here.
- Greenville Convention Center
- Questions about your tag? Email us here.
Adopt an Angel at a Participating Walmart Location
- You can adopt a physical Angel Tree tag at participating Walmarts this Christmas! Stop by the Walmart Supercenter on Pelham to adopt an Angel today.
Adopt 4 or More Angels
- If you represent an organization (church, school, business, etc.) looking to host an Angel Tree at your location OR to adopt 4 or more Angels, please email us here for more information.
Shop our Online Angel Tree Registries
- Want to help fulfill Angel Tree tags from the comfort of your own home? You can shop for our most-needed Angel Tree items on our Walmart Registry for Good! Shop our Greenville County registry here and our Oconee County registry here.
The online Holiday Craft Sale features nature-themed, handcrafted items, including ornaments, jewelry, textiles, quilts and holiday decor. Wreaths and swags enhanced with botanicals gathered on the Bullington Garden grounds and created by volunteers are ready for your home. Our delightful holiday garden gnome, standing 30 inches tall, adds a whimsical touch to your front porch. Locally-grown premium amaryllis, poinsettias, cyclamens and Christmas cactus plants are also available.
Bullington’s “Buzzington” bee products are offered including BeeKind ornaments, bee-themed gift items and beeswax candles.
The Holiday Greenery Sale features premium, freshly-cut Fraser fir trees ranging in height from five to eight feet. These native trees come from the Western North Carolina mountains and are wrapped for protection during transport. Also available are premium garlands in a 25-foot length, plus unadorned 12-inch wreaths. Holiday greenery must be ordered by Tuesday, Nov. 24.
Bullington Gardens is a proud supporter of our veterans, and believes all service members should be honored for their sacrifice. In partnership with local veterans and volunteers, Bullington Gardens offers Veteran’s Wreaths. Your $17 donation to honor a fallen veteran provides a 12-inch wreath, decorated with a hand tied red bow, and placed on a gravesite at the State Veteran’s Cemetery in Black Mountain, NC.
Shop our Bullington Gardens store online at www.bullingtongardens.org and fill your virtual cart with unique gift items and greenery. You can also place your order by phone at 828-698-6104 or in person at Bullington Gardens. Shipping or delivery is not available.
Bullington Gardens is located at 95 Upper Red Oak Trail in Hendersonville. For more information, call Bullington Gardens at 828-698-6104 or visit www.bullingtongardens.org.
Join us on Saturday, December 5 to celebrate Christmas at the Greer Heritage Museum! Throughout the day there will be fun events to be enjoyed by everyone.
Event Schedule:
10:00 am – History & Donuts
11:30 am – Pictures with a Princess
12:30 pm – Lunch & Learn: History Unveiled (Tickets Required)
1:30 pm – Open House (with Music!)
We can’t wait to see you on December 5th! See all details at GreerHeritage.com/Christmas.
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A Timeless Christmas: A Collection of Classic Stories and Poems with stories by Louisa May Alcott, L. Frank Baum, O. Henry
Delight in the most wonderful time of the year with a collection of heartwarming and heartfelt Christmas classics.
From O. Henry’s iconic story “The Gift of the Magi” to L. Frank Baum’s quaint and clever history of Santa Claus and his reindeer, the pieces gathered in A Timeless Christmas honor the yuletide tales and traditions passed down through generations. The beloved stories, poems, and reflections in this collection have been carefully curated to bring cheer and merriment to readers who appreciate the simple gifts of hope and peace.
This holiday season, we are profoundly grateful to the community members who have worked tirelessly during this challenging year to keep their families, friends, and neighbors safe, fed, and cared for. That’s why Flat Rock Playhouse is spreading some extra holiday cheer with a Community Champion Giveaway!
Nominate an exceptional individual who has gone above and beyond to help others this year. Once completed, your nominee will be entered to win one complimentary link to A Flat Rock Playhouse Christmas: A Virtual Production running Nov. 30 – Dec. 20. Contest runs for one month: 11/13 through 12/13.
Join Mrs. Claus and Santa’s elves for a holiday breakfast, Christmas crafts and a special Christmas story at 10 a.m. You’ll not only enjoy a hearty, festive breakfast, but you’ll also get to share your wish list with Mrs. Claus and learn a little more about Jolly Old St. Nick.
The house will be decorated in the simple style of the Sandburg’s with poinsettias and a traditionally decorated Christmas tree throughout December until January 6th, 2021.
Start the year off right with a Flat Rock Playhouse 2021 calendar! This beautiful image of our Mainstage was taken by longtime Vagabond and Flat Rock Playhouse favorite, Scott Treadway. Enjoy the view of the Rock all year round in your office, on the kitchen wall, or above your desk. This quality printed calendar is 20″x16″ and supports the arts in North Carolina.
While Holiday Fair may operate a little differently this year with new safety precautions in place, it will continue to offer the region’s largest selection of holiday arts, crafts and gifts under one roof this Holiday season. Exhibitors include more than 350 crafters and commercial vendors in this three-day award-winning fair that gives shoppers a chance to support small businesses this holiday season.
New for 2020:
– This year Holiday Fair is offering advanced online ticket sales to reduce lines and contact points. Online ticket prices are $9 and includes the parking and processing fees. Buy your tickets online here.
– Tickets can still be purchased in person at the event. Ticket prices include parking and are $7 for adults and $6 for seniors.
– The show will open one hour earlier each day at 9 AM to cut down on crowds early in the day.
– The show floor has been expanded this year so that vendor booths can be spaced further apart and aisle traffic decreased.
– Masks are required for all attendees, vendors and staff. Greenville Convention Center will have masks available if needed.
2020 Show: Thursday, December 3: 9am-8pm. Friday, December 4: 9am-8pm. Saturday, December 5: 9am-6pm. For general admission and group rate information, click here.
Be sure to visit us on Facebook for the latest updates on the show!
We’re easy to find! Holiday Fair’s home is the Greenville Convention Center in Greenville, South Carolina. Click here for driving directions.
Christmas is a busy season at Miracle Hill, and we thank you for your interest in partnering with us as we spread hope, joy and Christ’s love with everyone in our care!