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!
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.
Christmas on the Farm
Nov 24 – 26 & Dec 2 – 3, 2023
Join this whole family Christmas experience, full of fun holiday activities, centered around picking out your Christmas tree. Each ticket includes: Hot Chocolate, S’mores, TCMU Arts & Crafts, Photo Booth, Yard Games, Vendor and Food Trucks and so much more! Purchase tickets today.
Holiday Fair
Nov 30 – Dec 2, 2023
Celebrate the most wonderful time of the year at the 53rd annual Holiday Fair at the Greenville Convention Center! Whether it’s a family tradition or your first time attending, the Holiday Fair offers the region’s largest selection of holiday arts, crafts and gifts for everyone on your list. Get your tickets today!
The Nutcracker: Once Upon a Time in Greenville
Dec 1 – 3, 2023
Carolina Ballet Theatre’s unique, reinvented holiday classic follows Clara & her Nutcracker as they dance through Greenville’s cherished landmarks & stunning scenery. This is a story your family will love! Get your tickets today!
Christmas Celebration & Carol Sing
Dec 1, 2023
Bob Jones University invites you to enjoy your favorite carols and thousands of twinkling lights at BJU’s annual Christmas Celebration and Carol Sing! Enjoy a holiday market, children’s activities, concert and more! Learn more about this free community event.
Advent Market
Dec 2, 2023
Prince of Peace invites you to celebrate the start of Advent! In addition to a number of wonderful artisans selling hand-made goods perfect for Christmas gifts, there will be music, food, children’s activities and more. Learn more today!
The Nutcracker
Dec 8 – 10, 2023
The beloved holiday classic returns to the Peace Concert Hall featuring principal guest artists Ekaterina Nechayeva and Brooklyn Mack accompanied by the Greenville Symphony Orchestra. Join Clara and her prince as the encounter dancing snowflakes, spirited sword fights, and a visit to the Kingdom of Sweets. Tickets available now!
Kringle Holiday Village
Dec 8-10, 2023
Head to Upstate South Carolina’s biggest and best holiday festival, Kringle Holiday Village. Held at Fluor Field in downtown Greenville, Kringle Holiday Village will offer more activities food, entertainment, and access than ever before. Learn more and get your tickets today!
World WONDERLand
Dec 9, 2023 – TCMU Greenville & Spartanburg locations
This winter, The Children’s Museum of the Upstate is heading around the world to celebrate the holiday season! TCMU invites you to embark on a global holiday adventure, exploring and celebrating traditions from around the world! From the shores of Madagascar to the snowy landscapes of Antarctica, families can enjoy, participate in and learn about the ways winter holidays are celebrated all over the world. From cultural activities to photos with Santa, World WONDERLand is a magical journey that brings the spirit of international holidays to our community.
The entire museum will be activated with WONDERful activities, crafts, learning opportunities and more. And, of course, Santa Claus will be visiting from The North Pole!
Holiday at Peace
Dec 15 – 17, 2023
Gather your family and friends for Greenville’s favorite Christmas spectacular, Holiday at Peace! Greenville Symphony Orchestra features your favorites combined with fresh, new themes. Whether you’re carrying on a yuletide tradition or feeling inspired to start a new one, this concert is the perfect way to get into the spirit of the holidays. Get your tickets today!
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!
Holiday Things to Do: Greenville, SC
Kringle Holiday Village is back for its 3rd year at Fluor Field and it’s bigger and better than ever! A weekend of holiday fun, this event has something for everyone – visits with Santa, arts and crafts, balloon art, face painting, magic, inflatable games and rides on the field, and new to this year’s event, a carousel! Holiday market shopping, live music and entertainment and delicious food and drink as well! Tickets are just $12 each!
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: Opens on November 15, 2023. 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 $7.50. Everyone else can skate for $9.50. Skate or walker rental is $4.25.
CountyBank Holiday Ice in Carolina Wren Park– Anderson
On select dates from December 1st 2023 – December 31st, 2023, 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.
2023 Festival of Trees
Come see the holiday trees on display from November 17th through December 25th, 2023 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 (Starts December 7th, 2023)
You’ll be brimming with holiday cheer with Greenville Symphony Orchestra’s annual seasonal celebration, Holiday at Peace Dec 15-17, 2023! Gather your family and friends for Greenville’s favorite Christmas spectacular, which always features your favorites combined with fresh, new themes. Whether you’re carrying on a yuletide tradition or feeling inspired to start a new one, this concert is the perfect way to get into the spirit of the holidays. Get your tickets today!
Night of Lights at Heritage Park
The Night of Lights runs nightly November 20-December 31, 2023. 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
Opens November 20, 2203. 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
Enjoy live holiday music, play in a snow machine, and visit with unicorns! at this holiday festival weekends from November 17th, 2023 through December 23rd, 2023. Tickets are $14 per child, $12 per adult, with ages 2 and under being free.
If you’re looking for Winter Camps for kids, our list of Greenville’s Winter Camps.
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You are looking at Holiday Events and things to do in Greenville County, for other counties see:
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- 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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