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 28
The Hopkins Holiday Market is right around the corner!
Join us for a festive day of shopping local and celebrating the season!
Shop with local vendors to find the perfect gifts.
Bring your family and friends for a photo with Santa at our beautiful pond-side setup for ONLY $5.
Come hungry and visit the on-site food trucks!
It’s the perfect way to kick off the holidays — shop, sip, eat, and make memories at Historic Hopkins Farm!
Saturday, November 28th
Join us for a festive day of Christmas crafts, cookies, hot cocoa, and a special visit from Santa! 🎅🍪☕ Kids can choose from a variety of fun Christmas craft workshops throughout the day, and Santa will be at the studio from 12:00–1:30 PM for meet-and-greets with all class participants!
🎅 Santa Meet & Greet: 12:00–1:30 PM
Please plan to arrive early or stay a little later depending on the class you choose so your child has time to visit with Santa.
🍪 Cookies & hot cocoa will be available all day!
🎨 Class Schedule
11:00–11:45 AM | Christmas Stuffie Workshop
Create your very own gingerbread or reindeer stuffed animal and decorate a festive T-shirt for your new furry friend! 🦌🍪
11:45 AM–12:30 PM | Santa Canvas Painting
Join us for a step-by-step guided canvas painting class! Kids will create a whimsical Christmas painting featuring Santa. Recommended for ages 6 and up. 🎨🎅
12:30–1:15 PM | Light-Up Wooden Reindeer
Paint and decorate a festive wooden reindeer decoration that lights up! A fun Christmas project to display at home all season long. 🦌✨
1:30–2:30 PM | Gingerbread House Scene
Paint and decorate a wooden gingerbread house, then create a cheerful Christmas scene around it using colorful baubles and other fun decorations! 🍭🏠
Most classes are recommended for ages 3 and up.
Come spend the day with us and enjoy a little Christmas magic at the studio! Spaces are limited, so reserve your seat early! 🎄🎅🍪✨
Thursday, December 3
★ FeaturedHoliday Fair 2026
📍 Greenville Convention Center | 🗓️ December 3–5, 2026
Holiday Fair is back and returning to its roots — Greenville’s favorite place to shop local for the holidays! This year’s event is all about what makes it special: supporting local businesses, finding one-of-a-kind gifts, and making family memories that last.
Browse hundreds of local vendors selling handmade goods, holiday décor, specialty foods, and boutique gifts. Santa Claus will be on-site all weekend, making this a perfect holiday outing for the whole family.
Show Hours
- Thursday & Friday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Saturday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Location: Hall 1, Greenville Convention Center
Parking: $10, off Exposition Drive
Friday, December 4
Holiday Fair 2026
📍 Greenville Convention Center | 🗓️ December 3–5, 2026
Holiday Fair is back and returning to its roots — Greenville’s favorite place to shop local for the holidays! This year’s event is all about what makes it special: supporting local businesses, finding one-of-a-kind gifts, and making family memories that last.
Browse hundreds of local vendors selling handmade goods, holiday décor, specialty foods, and boutique gifts. Santa Claus will be on-site all weekend, making this a perfect holiday outing for the whole family.
Show Hours
- Thursday & Friday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Saturday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Location: Hall 1, Greenville Convention Center
Parking: $10, off Exposition Drive
Saturday, December 5
Holiday Fair 2026
📍 Greenville Convention Center | 🗓️ December 3–5, 2026
Holiday Fair is back and returning to its roots — Greenville’s favorite place to shop local for the holidays! This year’s event is all about what makes it special: supporting local businesses, finding one-of-a-kind gifts, and making family memories that last.
Browse hundreds of local vendors selling handmade goods, holiday décor, specialty foods, and boutique gifts. Santa Claus will be on-site all weekend, making this a perfect holiday outing for the whole family.
Show Hours
- Thursday & Friday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Saturday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Location: Hall 1, Greenville Convention Center
Parking: $10, off Exposition Drive
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Friday, December 11
The Upstate Santa Experience is a private, 30-minute visit with Santa designed to feel calm, magical, and unrushed.
Your child will spend time with Santa in his gingerbread kitchen, helping create a special recipe straight from Santa’s North Pole Cookbook. The experience continues in Santa’s Library, where quieter moments unfold as your child finds their name on Santa’s Nice List, explores Santa’s bag, and enjoys genuine one-on-one interaction.
Families booked in the evening will also enjoy the home beautifully lit for Christmas, adding an extra layer of magic to an already special experience.
There are no lines, no crowds, and no pressure — just your child, Santa, and time for the moments to happen naturally.
Included with your experience:
✔ A private 30-minute visit with Santa
✔ Two edited portraits
✔ A custom embroidered red apron, personalized with your child’s name
✔ Reindeer food to take home
✔ A relaxed, story-driven experience
Up to two children may participate at no additional charge, and parents are welcome to join at the end for a family portrait.
Optional holiday keepsakes are available for families who wish to bring home even more of the magic.
Sunday, December 13
FREE to the public!
Join us for our Merry Little Market 2026 and find the perfect handmade gifts for everyone on your Christmas list this year! There will be over 40 local, small businesses to shop from OUTSIDE the venue and an open house full of wedding vendors inside! There will also be some amazing food trucks to grab lunch from, warm drinks and SANTA!!! You don’t want to miss it!
Event is rain or shine, but will be reassessed if dangerous weather is in the forecast.
Saturday, December 19
FREE to the public!
Join us for our last market of the year -Trailblazer Christmas Market 2026! – to find those last minute gifts for everyone on your Christmas list this year, and maybe a few things for yourself
You’ll find perfect hand crafted products, decor, candles, pet products, wood burned art, farm goods, sourdough, sweets, salsa and SO MUCH MORE! We proudly present a wide variety of vendors! There will be over 60 small businesses in attendance for you to shop from, delicious food trucks, hot coffee, face painting, pictures with Santa, and MORE!
This is an all OUTSIDE event! It is rain or shine but will be reassessed if dangerous weather is expected
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
We do our best to keep details accurate, but always check the event’s website for current pricing, times, and weather-related updates. Details may change!