Greenville, SC Events: Don’t Miss a Thing
Looking for the best kid-friendly Greenville, SC events? You’re in the right place. The Kidding Around Greenville Events Page is your go-to guide for family-friendly events in Greenville and the Upstate, including events this weekend and upcoming favorites.
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Saturday, November 21
Downtown Asheville’s 80th annual Holiday Parade is back! This year’s theme is A Vintage Holiday.
🎟️ Cost: Free.
📍 Location: Downtown Asheville, Asheville, NC
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Monday, November 30
The City of Seneca Christmas Parade has the theme “The Magic of Christmas” this year.
Wednesday, December 2
Line Main Street in Fountain Inn for the town’s Christmas parade.
Thursday, December 3
The City of Clemson’s 33rd annual Christmas parade happens rain or shine, and there is no rain date this year.
Friday, December 4
The Union County Chamber of Commerce lists the Christmas parade and tree lighting together on Main Street in Union.
This year’s Pickens Christmas Parade theme is “An Appalachian Christmas.”
Saturday, December 5
The parade runs on South Broad Street in downtown Clinton, and this year’s theme is “Lights, Camera, Christmas!”
What happens when the bands, camels and floats arrive in Highlands? An amazing small-town Christmas parade! Gather family, friends and neighbors on Main Street for this long-standing Highlands tradition. The parade begins at 10 am.
The 52nd annual Cashiers parade runs along US Highway 64 West and NC 107 South, with decorated floats, local organizations, school groups, fire trucks, classic cars and a special appearance by Santa Claus.
Now called the Miracle on Main Street Parade, it’s followed by Light Up the Night.
This year’s theme is “Come Home to Laurens: Christmas at the Movies.” The parade route goes up Main Street, and Santa Claus is scheduled to make his appearance.
The parade is part of Main Street Inman’s Light Up Inman (5:15 – 9 pm), with festive lights, family fun and Santa.
Chesnee holds its annual Christmas parade in the evening on Saturday, December 5.
The Hendersonville Christmas Parade runs along Main Street in Hendersonville.
This Greenville tradition has taken place for over 75 years. The route runs down Main Street from the intersection with Augusta to the intersection at North Street, rain or shine. The city asks that you leave pets, skateboards, bicycles and coolers at home, and the event is smoke-free.
Sunday, December 6
Greenwood holds its Christmas parade on Sunday afternoon, December 6.
After the Campobello Christmas parade, have your picture taken with Santa.
Line up on Main Street in Anderson to see the Christmas parade. The city says the parade is free and open to the public.
The parade runs north to south along NE & SE Main Street through downtown Simpsonville. This year’s theme is “A Star-Spangled Christmas,” celebrating America’s 250th and Simpsonville’s 125th birthdays.
Wednesday, December 9
The Tryon Christmas Parade begins at 6pm on Trade Street in Downtown Tryon.
Kick off the holiday season with festive lights, music, and community spirit as you celebrate together in downtown Tryon.
When the parade ends, bring the family to the Tryon Firehouse for the Santa Bash, where children can meet Santa, enjoy balloon animals and fun games, and warm up with complimentary hot cocoa and hot cider.
Thursday, December 10
This year the parade moves to a Thursday evening. It begins on North Main Street and ends at Chiquola Baptist Church. Wave to Santa, enjoy festive floats and marching bands as the “Little Town with a Big Heart” comes alive with Christmas spirit.
Saturday, December 12
The Travelers Rest Christmas Parade runs on Main Street, and this year’s theme is “A Mayberry Christmas.” The Greater Travelers Rest Chamber posts the route map.
The theme of this year’s Dacusville parade is “A Country Kind of Christmas.”
The parade is part of the town’s Rockin’ Around Reidville Festival (11 am – 4 pm).
The Lyman Christmas Parade begins and ends at the Old Mill parking lot on Community Street.
The parade begins at the intersection of East Main St & Bradley Avenue, travels down Main Street, turns left onto South 1st Street and left onto West 1st Street. Rain date is Sunday, December 13 at 3 pm.
Sunday, December 13
Woodruff holds its Christmas parade on Sunday afternoon, December 13.
About the Kidding Around Greenville calendar
✨Our Calendar Includes:
- Events for all ages
- Weekend events near Greenville
- Family-friendly festivals
- Theatre shows and sports
- Seasonal and holiday events

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