Holiday Events Near Greenville, SC: 100+ Things to Do to Celebrate the Holidays

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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!


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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)

GSO Holiday at Peace 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.

Christmas & Holiday Events Organized by Date

november

sat04nov9:00 amsat2:00 pmHoliday Craft Fair & Gift MarketPrince of Peace Catholic Church and School, 1209 Brushy Creek Road9:00 am - 2:00 pm

sat04nov10:00 amsat3:00 pmGCA's 2023 Fall Festival and Holiday MarketA Celebration of Creativity, Community & CommerceGreenville Classical Academy, 2519 Woodruff Road, Simpsonville10:00 am - 3:00 pm

fri10nov11:00 amfri5:00 pmIndie Craft Parade Holiday Pop Up ShopShop Handmade for the Holidays11:00 am - 5:00 pm

sat11nov9:00 amsat2:00 pmHalf Mile Lake Holiday Craft ShowArts and crafts and home baked goodies!*Location details in description9:00 am - 2:00 pm

sat11nov10:00 amsat2:00 pmCeramic Handprint Ornaments*Location details in description10:00 am - 2:00 pm

sat11nov11:00 amsat5:00 pmIndie Craft Parade Holiday Pop Up ShopShop Handmade for the Holidays11:00 am - 5:00 pm

sun12nov11:00 amsun5:00 pmIndie Craft Parade Holiday Pop Up ShopShop Handmade for the Holidays11:00 am - 5:00 pm

sun12nov6:00 pmsun11:50 pm"Nutcracker Sweets"Presented by Artistic Edge Dance CenterMcalister Auditorium - Furman University, 3300 Poinsett Highway6:00 pm - 11:50 pm

thu16nov5:00 pmthu8:00 pmSugar Plum SoireeDowntown Fountain Inn, Main Street5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

sat18nov12:00 pmsat3:00 pmMeet Santa @ Devils Fork State ParkDevils Fork State Park, 161 Holcombe Circle12:00 pm - 3:00 pm

sat18nov4:00 pmsat6:00 pmThe Ghosts of Christmas Eve – the Best of TSO & MoreBon Secours Wellness Arena, 650 North Academy Street4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

tue21nov(nov 21)9:00 ammon25dec(dec 25)10:00 pmFestival of the Trees Scavenger HuntScavenger hunt to go along with the Festival of the Trees. Hyatt Regency, 220 North Main Street, Greenville9:00 am - (december 25) 10:00 pm

wed22nov7:00 pmwed11:50 pmDisney on Ice: Mickey's Search PartyBon Secours Wellness Arena, 650 North Academy Street7:00 pm - 11:50 pm

fri24nov10:00 amfri6:00 pmGreenville Christmas Market at the Grand Bohemian Lodge Opening DayGrand Bohemian Hotel, 44 East Camperdown Way, Greenville10:00 am - 6:00 pm

sat25nov10:00 amsat1:00 pmBrunch with SantaStella's Southern Bistro, 684 Fairview Road10:00 am - 1:00 pm

sat25nov3:00 pmsat7:00 pmHoliday Hop and Tree Lighting: Travelers RestDowntown Travelers Rest, Main Street3:00 pm - 7:00 pm

sat25nov3:00 pmsat7:00 pmHoliday Hop FREE Ornament Making at TR Makers Co.FREE Ornament Making WorkshopTR Makers Co., 3 South Main Street, Travelers Rest3:00 pm - 7:00 pm

wed29nov2:30 pmwed4:30 pmKids Clay Ornament Drop In ClassClay Ornaments Class *Location details in description2:30 pm - 4:30 pm

thu30nov10:00 amthu10:45 amThe Polar Express Party 2023 @ Hughes Main LibraryHughes Main Library, 25 Heritage Green Pl10:00 am - 10:45 am

thu30nov10:00 amthu8:00 pmHoliday Fair 2023Greenville Convention Center, 1 Exposition Drive10:00 am - 8:00 pm

thu30nov5:00 pmthu8:00 pmA Merry Mauldin ChristmasMauldin Cultural Center / Outdoor Amphitheater, 101 East Butler Road5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

thu30nov7:30 pmthu11:50 pmGreenville Theatre: Charlie and the Chocolate FactoryGreenville Theatre, 444 College Street 7:30 pm - 11:50 pm

december

tue21nov(nov 21)9:00 ammon25dec(dec 25)10:00 pmFestival of the Trees Scavenger HuntScavenger hunt to go along with the Festival of the Trees. Hyatt Regency, 220 North Main Street, Greenville9:00 am - (december 25) 10:00 pm

fri01dec10:00 amfri8:00 pmHoliday Fair 2023Greenville Convention Center, 1 Exposition Drive10:00 am - 8:00 pm

fri01dec4:00 pmfri11:50 pmBob Jones University Christmas Celebration and Carol SingBob Jones University, 1700 Wade Hampton Blvd.4:00 pm - 11:50 pm

fri01dec5:00 pmfri7:00 pmSanta at Clare’s Creamery - OverbrookClare's Creamery, 1635 East North Street5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

fri01dec6:00 pmfri9:00 pmFill the Sleigh Toy DriveAnthony's Family Lights, 902 Whitemarsh Avenue, Simpsonville, SC6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

fri01dec7:30 pmfri11:50 pmCarolina Ballet Theatre: The NutcrackerThe Peace Center, 300 South Main Street 7:30 pm - 11:50 pm

sat02dec9:00 amsat5:00 pmPrince of Peace Advent MarketPrince of Peace Catholic Church and School, 1209 Brushy Creek Road9:00 am - 5:00 pm

sat02dec10:00 amsat6:00 pmHoliday Fair 2023Greenville Convention Center, 1 Exposition Drive10:00 am - 6:00 pm

sat02dec10:30 amsat5:00 pmOrnament Making Workshop at TR Makers Co.Wonderland Feathered FriendTR Makers Co., 3 South Main Street, Travelers Rest10:30 am - 5:00 pm

sat02dec11:00 amsat4:00 pmGreenville Christmas Family Fun DayCelebrate Christmas. Make a big difference! *Location Details In Event Description, Location in the event description 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

sat02dec11:00 amsat6:00 pmVitner's Village Holiday FestivalCity Scape Winery, 589 Dunklin Bridge Road11:00 am - 6:00 pm

sat02dec11:00 amsat11:50 pmPiedmont Village Christmas Parade 2023Piedmont, SC11:00 am - 11:50 pm

sat02dec12:00 pmsat2:00 pmMiracle on Staunton Bridge RdMiracle Event at Staunton Bridge RdStaunton Bridge Community Center, 165 Staunton Bridge Road, Greenville12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

sat02dec1:00 pmsat4:00 pmKid's Gingerbread Man Paint and LunchChuy's, 1034B Woodruff Road, Greenville1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

sat02dec2:00 pmsat8:00 pmCarolina Ballet Theatre: The NutcrackerThe Peace Center, 300 South Main Street 2:00 pm - 8:00 pm

sat02dec5:30 pmsat6:00 pmCarolina Dance Collaborative Adaptive Christmas Community Performance*Location details in description5:30 pm - 6:00 pm

sat02dec6:00 pmsat9:00 pmFill the Sleigh Toy DriveAnthony's Family Lights, 902 Whitemarsh Avenue, Simpsonville, SC6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

sat02dec6:00 pmsat11:50 pmGreenville Poinsettia Christmas ParadeThe City Of Greenville Downtown Greenville6:00 pm - 11:50 pm

sat02dec7:00 pmsat8:00 pmCarolina Ballet Theatre: The NutcrackerThe Peace Center, 300 South Main Street 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

sat02dec8:00 pmsat8:00 pmUpstate Santa Experience*Location details in description8:00 pm - 8:00 pm

sun03dec12:00 pmsun6:00 pmVitner's Village Holiday FestivalCity Scape Winery, 589 Dunklin Bridge Road12:00 pm - 6:00 pm

sun03dec2:00 pmsun8:00 pmCarolina Ballet Theatre: The NutcrackerThe Peace Center, 300 South Main Street 2:00 pm - 8:00 pm

sun03dec2:30 pmsun4:00 pmGreer Christmas ParadeThe City of Greer Downtown Greer, Main Street2:30 pm - 4:00 pm

sun03dec3:00 pmsun11:50 pmCarolina Youth Symphony Holiday ConcertJoin us at Furman University's McAlister Auditorium on Sunday, December 3rd for the Carolina Youth Symphony Holiday Concert!Mcalister Auditorium - Furman University, 3300 Poinsett Highway3:00 pm - 11:50 pm

sun03dec3:00 pmsun11:50 pmSimpsonville Christmas ParadeDowntown Simponsville, Main Street3:00 pm - 11:50 pm

sun03dec5:00 pmsun7:00 pmJingle Jam at Cross RoadsA Christmas event big enough for the whole family!Cross Roads Baptist Church, 160 Cross Road Church Road5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

sun03dec6:00 pmsun9:00 pmFill the Sleigh Toy DriveAnthony's Family Lights, 902 Whitemarsh Avenue, Simpsonville, SC6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

tue05dec10:00 amtue10:45 amGingerbread Hunt @ Five Forks BranchFive Forks Library Branch, 104 Sunnydale Drive10:00 am - 10:45 am

tue05dec5:00 pmtue8:00 pmWinter WonderlandFree Photos with Santa!The Shops at Greenridge, 1125 woodruff road, greenville5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

tue05dec5:30 pmtue7:30 pmSanta @ Chick-fil-A - TaylorsChick-fil-A - Taylors, 2801 Wade Hampton Boulevard5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

tue05dec6:00 pmtue8:00 pmGingerbread JamboreeEdward R Driggers City Of Greer Center for the Arts, 804 Trade Street, Greer SC6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

wed06dec5:30 pmwed6:30 pmFountain Inn Christmas ParadeDowntown Fountain Inn, Main Street5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

thu07dec5:00 pmthu7:00 pmPop-Up Music at Project Host with a Trombone QuartetProject Host, 525 S Academy Street5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

thu07dec5:00 pmthu6:00 pmChanukah on IceIce on Main, 206 South Main Street5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

thu07dec5:30 pmthu8:00 pmAID-L Sensory SantaJoin us for a free inclusive eventGrace Church- Pelham, 2801 Pelham Road, Greenville5:30 pm - 8:00 pm

fri08dec10:00 amfri11:00 amHoliday Open House 2023 @ Hughes Main LibraryHughes Main Library, 25 Heritage Green Pl10:00 am - 11:00 am

fri08dec3:00 pmfri8:00 pmChristmas at BridgeWay*Location details in description3:00 pm - 8:00 pm

fri08dec4:00 pmfri7:00 pmHarrison ~ Johnstone Allstate Agency Winter Wonderland Open HouseHarrison-Johnstone AllState Agency, 6725-A State Park Rd4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

fri08dec4:30 pmfri7:30 pmHoliday Laser Shows at Roper Mountain Science CenterRoper Mountain Science CenterRoper Mountain Science Center, 402 Roper Mountain Road4:30 pm - 7:30 pm

fri08dec5:00 pmfri9:00 pmKringle Holiday VillageFluor Field at The West End, 945 South Main Street5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

fri08dec7:30 pmfri11:50 pmInternational Ballet's The NutcrackerPeace Concert Hall, 300 South Main Street7:30 pm - 11:50 pm

sat09dec9:00 amsat1:00 pmTD Holiday MarketDowntown Greenville Farmers Market*Location details in description9:00 am - 1:00 pm

sat09dec9:00 amsat5:00 pmTCMU-Greenville Presents World WONDERLandTCMU Greenville, 300 College Street9:00 am - 5:00 pm

sat09dec10:30 amsat5:00 pmOrnament Making Workshop at TR Makers Co.Gnome for the HolidaysTR Makers Co., 3 South Main Street, Travelers Rest10:30 am - 5:00 pm

sat09dec11:00 amsat2:00 pmBrunch with Santa @ Social LatitudeBrunch With SantaSocial Latitude, 1812 Woodruff Road11:00 am - 2:00 pm

sat09dec11:00 amsat6:00 pmKringle Holiday VillageFluor Field at The West End, 945 South Main Street11:00 am - 6:00 pm

sat09dec11:00 amsat6:00 pmKringle Holiday VillageFluor Field at The West End, 945 South Main Street11:00 am - 6:00 pm

sat09dec1:00 pmsat5:00 pmSassy Stables Christmas Barn PartyRide a Reindeer & Pictures with Santa! Sassy Stables, 570 Barnett Road 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

sat09dec4:30 pmsat7:30 pmHoliday Laser Shows at Roper Mountain Science CenterRoper Mountain Science CenterRoper Mountain Science Center, 402 Roper Mountain Road4:30 pm - 7:30 pm

sat09dec7:30 pmsat11:00 pmInternational Ballet's The NutcrackerPeace Concert Hall, 300 South Main Street7:30 pm - 11:00 pm

sun10dec11:00 amsun6:00 pmKringle Holiday VillageFluor Field at The West End, 945 South Main Street11:00 am - 6:00 pm

sun10dec11:00 amsun3:00 pmSlices with SantaSlice Pizzeria, 134 South Main Street11:00 am - 3:00 pm

sun10dec11:00 amsun6:00 pmKringle Holiday VillageFluor Field at The West End, 945 South Main Street11:00 am - 6:00 pm

sun10dec3:00 pmsun11:00 pmInternational Ballet's The NutcrackerPeace Concert Hall, 300 South Main Street3:00 pm - 11:00 pm

tue12dec10:00 amtue10:30 amGrinch Party @ Travelers Rest BranchTravelers Rest (Sargent) Branch, 17 Center Street Travelers Rest, SC 2969010:00 am - 10:30 am

thu14dec10:00 amthu10:45 amThe Polar Express Party 2023 @ Berea BranchBerea (Sarah Dobey Jones) Library, 111 N Hwy 25 Bypass Greenville, SC 2961710:00 am - 10:45 am

thu14dec5:00 pmthu7:00 pmFamily Craft Night: Winter HolidaysFive Forks Library, 104 Sunnydale Drive5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

fri15dec4:30 pmfri10:00 pmHoliday Laser Shows at Roper Mountain Science CenterRoper Mountain Science CenterRoper Mountain Science Center, 402 Roper Mountain Road4:30 pm - 10:00 pm

fri15dec7:30 pmfri11:50 pmHoliday at PeacePeace Concert Hall, 300 South Main Street7:30 pm - 11:50 pm

sat16dec10:30 amsat5:00 pmOrnament Making Workshop at TR Makers Co.Angelic WondersTR Makers Co., 3 South Main Street, Travelers Rest10:30 am - 5:00 pm

sat16dec3:00 pmsat11:50 pmSounds of the SeasonMauldin Cultural Center / Outdoor Amphitheater, 101 East Butler Road3:00 pm - 11:50 pm

sat16dec4:30 pmsat10:00 pmHoliday Laser Shows at Roper Mountain Science CenterRoper Mountain Science CenterRoper Mountain Science Center, 402 Roper Mountain Road4:30 pm - 10:00 pm

sat16dec6:30 pmsat8:30 pmGreenville Ballet School's The NutcrackerThe Nutcracker at McAlister Auditorium, Furman UniversityFurman University, 3300 Poinsett Highway6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

sun17dec2:00 pmsun3:30 pmGingerbread House WorkshopsCouture Cakes of Greenville, 1325 Miller Road, Suite H2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

sun17dec3:00 pmsun11:50 pmSounds of the SeasonMauldin Cultural Center / Outdoor Amphitheater, 101 East Butler Road3:00 pm - 11:50 pm

tue19dec9:00 amtue10:00 amMini Makers: Mini Whos of WhovilleMini Whos of WhovilleTR Makers Co., 3 South Main Street, Travelers Rest9:00 am - 10:00 am

sun24dec2:00 pmsun3:30 pmGingerbread House WorkshopsCouture Cakes of Greenville, 1325 Miller Road, Suite H2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Searching for New Years Things to Do? Here’s our Kidding Around Guide to Celebrating New Years with Kids


Winter Break things to do in Greenville, SC

Family Fun Over Winter Break: Have fun with the kids this winter break. We have lots of ideas!


Skating on the big ice in Greenville, SC

Go Skating! We visited and had a blast! So naturally, we have all the information you need plus mom tips for a great day of skating!

Bon Secour Wellness Arena, Skating on the Big Ice


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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

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Angela Mathis Frye
6 years ago

Wow! What a wonderful resource for visitors and locals Alike! Thanks so much!

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Shelly Gromer
4 years ago

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?

Admin
4 years ago
Reply to  Shelly Gromer

It’s still being updated. As we find 2019 information, it’s added.

Shelly Gromer
4 years ago

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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