Searching for something to do near Greenville this holiday season? There’s no doubt that the holidays are a very special time of year for our families. With so many special ways to celebrate the season, it can be overwhelming. As fellow parents on Kidding Around Greenville, we want you to have as much time for cheer & fun and as little stress as possible so we have put together a MASSIVE list of holiday & Christmas events and things to do in Greenville for you.
Don’t forget to bookmark this page and check back often. We’ll be updating throughout the holiday season and you won’t want to miss a thing!
If you’re looking for places to see Christmas lights, Santa, parades, or live nativities, check out these other lists dedicated to those popular events. We’ll be updating all these lists as the season continues!
While we do our best to offer accurate information, please check with these venues and organizations before visiting to be sure that you have the latest information.
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Featured Holiday Events
From curated Christmas tree experiences and holiday markets to theatre and musical showings of Christmas classics, these holiday events throughout Greenville, SC are some of the best the holiday season has to offer! The creators of these events have taken special care to give their guests a truly memorable Christmas experience
37th Annual Santa’s Shoppe with JLS
November 14th – 16th, 2025
Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium
Santa’s Shoppe is the largest fundraiser for the Junior League of Spartanburg. Each year, thousands of shoppers head to downtown Spartanburg to find the perfect gifts from over 60 merchants and snap the perfect picture with Santa during Cookies with Santa.
Tickets for Santa’s Shoppe and Cookies with Santa are available now, so start making your holiday gift lists, mark your calendars, and don’t miss this exciting shopping event that is sure to bring you many memories this holiday season.
Christmas at the Farm
November 28th – 30th & December 6th -7th, 2025
Step into the ultimate holiday Hallmark experience and start a new family tradition! More than just picking out the perfect Christmas tree (though you can do that too), Christmas at the Farm is where holiday magic comes to life.
Enjoy unlimited hot chocolate, toast the perfect s’mores, and dive into hands-on holiday crafts hosted by the Children’s Museum of the Upstate. Challenge your crew in a mini escape room, enjoy some live music, snap keepsake photos at the photo booth, and let the little ones explore the Tot Lot made just for them! It’s all included in your ticket, $20 for adults & $10 for kids age 3-17. Come for the tree… stay for the magic.
Holiday Festivities in the Old 96 District of South Carolina
Celebrate the season with small-town charm and big holiday spirit across South Carolina’s Old 96 District! From twinkling lights to living history events, this region captures the magic of Christmas. Two standout favorites this year are Victorian Christmas and Walk Through Bethlehem, each offering a festive way to step into the season. South Carolina’s Old 96 District encompasses the five counties of Abbeville, Edgefield, Greenwood, Laurens, and McCormick. Plan your trip today at VisitOld96SC.com.
- Victorian Christmas — December 5–6, 2025
Travel back in time during Victorian Christmas, where candlelight tours of Trinity Church, caroling around the tree, and hot cocoa with Saint Nicholas create a picture-perfect holiday evening. - Walk Through Bethlehem — December 4–7 & 11–14, 2025
Experience the story of Christmas come to life in Walk Through Bethlehem. This free, interactive event lets visitors explore the ancient city, meet artisans and townspeople, and encounter live animals for an immersive journey the whole family will love.
Holiday at Peace
December 12th, 13th, and 14th, 2025
Your Greenville Symphony Orchestra pulls out all the festive stops to ring in the season with Holiday at Peace. You’d never guess Holiday at Peace has been going strong for decades, because she’s as fresh as ever with nationally renowned soloists and a joyful showcase of the best local talent. The orchestra, vocalists, and dancers weave a narrative celebrating the magic of the season. Purchase your tickets today!
Greenville Swamp Rabbits Hockey Holiday Games
December 13th, 2025– Teddy Bear Toss
December 26th, 2025– Winter Wonderland VS Atlanta
December 27th & 28th, 2025– Winter Wonderland VS Jacksonville
December 31st, 2025– NYE Game
Get ready for an unforgettable holiday season with the Greenville Swamp Rabbits! Kick things off with the fan-favorite Teddy Bear Toss, then experience the magic of Winter Wonderland as the Swamp Rabbits face Atlanta and Jacksonville in back-to-back matchups full of festive fun. Wrap up the year in style at our New Year’s Eve Game, the perfect way to celebrate with family, friends, and hockey excitement before the clock strikes midnight. Purchase tickets today!
Holiday Things to Do: Greenville, SC
Season-Long Christmas Events & Holiday Events Near Greenville
Holiday Happenings in Downtown Greenville, special events, and holiday activities happening all season long. These include:
- Poinsettia Postcards Decorated postcards on display throughout Downtown Greenville plazas
- Window Wonderland: Decorated holiday window displays in shops along Main Street in Downtown Greenville
- Ice on Main: November 19 – January 19, 2025. The website has a complete list of special events.
Holiday Ice Skating at the Pavilion
Public skate: kids under the age of 12 and seniors (age 55+) can skate for $7.75. Everyone else can skate for $9.75+ tax. Skate or walker rental is $4.50+tax.
Holiday Ice in The Park at Carolina Wren Park– Anderson
TBD for 2025; Typically opens early December. Enjoy ice skating in the park! Admission is $5 per person ages 7 and older (skates included). Kids 6 and under skate free on the kiddie rink.
Santa’s Sleigh Rides in Downtown Greenville. Booking in advance is highly recommended.
Judson Mill Polar Express Holiday Market
Thursdays–Saturdays, Nov. 6–Dec. 20.
The Judson Mill District debuts its Polar Express-inspired Holiday Market this season. Enjoy festive décor, local makers, hot cocoa benefiting Hollis Academy, and plenty of family photo ops. Free admission and parking.
2025 Festival of Trees
November 21st – December 25th, 2025
Come see the holiday trees on display for the 40th anniversary from November 21st through December 25th, 2025 at the Hyatt Regency Downtown and the Courtyard Greenville Downtown.
Fountain Inn’s Christmas Inn Our Town
Be sure to reserve your carriage ride times early as they often book up in Fountain Inn beginning in December. There will be a parade, tree lighting ceremony, sleigh rides, and more throughout December.
Nights of Lights at Heritage Park
November 21-December 31st, 2025
The Night of Lights runs nightly from November 21-December 31st, 2025, with light displays, carnival rides, and a petting zoo. Read our full review for all the details.
Model Train Station
Model Train Station is decked out for Christmas. Visit their Christmas model train display at Taylors Mill, and enjoy several other displays this season. (Closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas.)
Southernside Brewing
2024 TBA. All decked out for Christmas with fun events happening all season, visit Southernside Brewing Co for a unique holiday experience!
Yuletide Unicorn Festival with Santa
November 21st – December 21st, 2025
Enjoy live holiday music, play in a snow machine, and visit with unicorns! at this holiday festival weekends from November 21st to December 21st, 2025. Tickets are $12 per person, with ages 2 and under free, with additional fees for pony rides, animal feed, and other activities.
Holiday at Peace
December 12th – 14th, 2025
You’ll be brimming with holiday cheer with Greenville Symphony Orchestra’s annual seasonal celebration, Holiday at Peace December 12th- 14th, 2025.
Holiday Fair & Kringle Village
December 4th – 7th, 2025
A weekend of holiday fun, this event has something for everyone – with a huge Holiday market shopping, live music and entertainment, and delicious food and drink as well! Plus, visit Santa at the North Pole. Tickets start at $10.58 with $10 parking.
If you’re looking for Winter Camps for kids, our list of Greenville’s Winter Camps.
Christmas & Holiday Events Organized by Date
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You are looking at Holiday Events and things to do in Greenville County, for other counties see:
- Holiday Events in Pickens County
- Holiday Events in Spartanburg County
- Holiday Events in Anderson County
Still looking for Christmas Things to Do? Gifts to give? Ways to give back? You can find all our best Christmas content in our Holiday Guide to Greenville and the Holiday Things to Do in Spartanburg Guide .
Or, make a drive to Charlotte, NC for more Christmas fun!
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I noticed part way thru the list the dates went from 2019 to 2018. Are all these events for this year or are half of them from last year?
It’s still being updated. As we find 2019 information, it’s added.
So r all the things labeled 2018 from last year and not available this year? It’s a large portion of the list.
Wondering why they were not taken off the list to save confusion. It seems like most of the list is 2018.
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