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
The holiday classic soars off the screen in this musical adaptation of the beloved TV special! Filled with hits like “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” and “A Holly Jolly Christmas,” the show features favorites including Santa and Mrs. Claus, Hermey the Elf, Bumble the Abominable Snow Monster, Clarice, Yukon Cornelius and, of course, Rudolph. Run time is about 60 minutes with no intermission. Performed on the Bell Stage.
Performance dates & times:
- Fri, Nov 20 at 7:30 PM
- Sat, Nov 21 at 2:00 PM & 6:00 PM
- Sun, Nov 22 at 2:00 PM & 6:00 PM (Pay What You Can; on sale 11/12/26)
- Fri, Nov 27 at 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM
- Sat, Nov 28 at 2:00 PM
- Sun, Nov 29 at 2:00 PM
- Fri, Dec 4 at 7:00 PM
- Sat, Dec 5 at 2:00 PM
- Sun, Dec 6 at 2:00 PM
- Fri, Dec 11 at 7:00 PM
- Sat, Dec 12 at 2:00 PM
- Sun, Dec 13 at 2:00 PM
- Fri, Dec 18 at 7:00 PM
- Sat, Dec 19 at 2:00 PM
- Sun, Dec 20 at 2:00 PM
🎟️ Cost: $25 per ticket
📍 Location: South Carolina Children’s Theatre (Bell Stage), 153 Augusta Street, Greenville, SC 29601
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🧒 Ages: All ages
Faith & Family Day (featuring Project SEARCH), presented by Bon Secours St. Francis Health System as the Greenville Swamp Rabbits host the Greensboro Gargoyles at Bon Secours Wellness Arena.
📍 Location: Bon Secours Wellness Arena, 650 North Academy Street, Greenville, SC
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The holiday classic soars off the screen in this musical adaptation of the beloved TV special! Filled with hits like “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” and “A Holly Jolly Christmas,” the show features favorites including Santa and Mrs. Claus, Hermey the Elf, Bumble the Abominable Snow Monster, Clarice, Yukon Cornelius and, of course, Rudolph. Run time is about 60 minutes with no intermission. Performed on the Bell Stage.
Performance dates & times:
- Fri, Nov 20 at 7:30 PM
- Sat, Nov 21 at 2:00 PM & 6:00 PM
- Sun, Nov 22 at 2:00 PM & 6:00 PM (Pay What You Can; on sale 11/12/26)
- Fri, Nov 27 at 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM
- Sat, Nov 28 at 2:00 PM
- Sun, Nov 29 at 2:00 PM
- Fri, Dec 4 at 7:00 PM
- Sat, Dec 5 at 2:00 PM
- Sun, Dec 6 at 2:00 PM
- Fri, Dec 11 at 7:00 PM
- Sat, Dec 12 at 2:00 PM
- Sun, Dec 13 at 2:00 PM
- Fri, Dec 18 at 7:00 PM
- Sat, Dec 19 at 2:00 PM
- Sun, Dec 20 at 2:00 PM
🎟️ Cost: $25 per ticket
📍 Location: South Carolina Children’s Theatre (Bell Stage), 153 Augusta Street, Greenville, SC 29601
👉 Read more
🧒 Ages: All ages
Sunday, November 22
The holiday classic soars off the screen in this musical adaptation of the beloved TV special! Filled with hits like “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” and “A Holly Jolly Christmas,” the show features favorites including Santa and Mrs. Claus, Hermey the Elf, Bumble the Abominable Snow Monster, Clarice, Yukon Cornelius and, of course, Rudolph. Run time is about 60 minutes with no intermission. Performed on the Bell Stage.
Performance dates & times:
- Fri, Nov 20 at 7:30 PM
- Sat, Nov 21 at 2:00 PM & 6:00 PM
- Sun, Nov 22 at 2:00 PM & 6:00 PM (Pay What You Can; on sale 11/12/26)
- Fri, Nov 27 at 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM
- Sat, Nov 28 at 2:00 PM
- Sun, Nov 29 at 2:00 PM
- Fri, Dec 4 at 7:00 PM
- Sat, Dec 5 at 2:00 PM
- Sun, Dec 6 at 2:00 PM
- Fri, Dec 11 at 7:00 PM
- Sat, Dec 12 at 2:00 PM
- Sun, Dec 13 at 2:00 PM
- Fri, Dec 18 at 7:00 PM
- Sat, Dec 19 at 2:00 PM
- Sun, Dec 20 at 2:00 PM
🎟️ Cost: $25 per ticket
📍 Location: South Carolina Children’s Theatre (Bell Stage), 153 Augusta Street, Greenville, SC 29601
👉 Read more
🧒 Ages: All ages
Peanuts Day (featuring “A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving”) as the Greenville Swamp Rabbits host the Greensboro Gargoyles at Bon Secours Wellness Arena. Screening of the movie after the game!
📍 Location: Bon Secours Wellness Arena, 650 North Academy Street, Greenville, SC
👉 Read more
The holiday classic soars off the screen in this musical adaptation of the beloved TV special! Filled with hits like “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” and “A Holly Jolly Christmas,” the show features favorites including Santa and Mrs. Claus, Hermey the Elf, Bumble the Abominable Snow Monster, Clarice, Yukon Cornelius and, of course, Rudolph. Run time is about 60 minutes with no intermission. Performed on the Bell Stage.
Performance dates & times:
- Fri, Nov 20 at 7:30 PM
- Sat, Nov 21 at 2:00 PM & 6:00 PM
- Sun, Nov 22 at 2:00 PM & 6:00 PM (Pay What You Can; on sale 11/12/26)
- Fri, Nov 27 at 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM
- Sat, Nov 28 at 2:00 PM
- Sun, Nov 29 at 2:00 PM
- Fri, Dec 4 at 7:00 PM
- Sat, Dec 5 at 2:00 PM
- Sun, Dec 6 at 2:00 PM
- Fri, Dec 11 at 7:00 PM
- Sat, Dec 12 at 2:00 PM
- Sun, Dec 13 at 2:00 PM
- Fri, Dec 18 at 7:00 PM
- Sat, Dec 19 at 2:00 PM
- Sun, Dec 20 at 2:00 PM
🎟️ Cost: $25 per ticket
📍 Location: South Carolina Children’s Theatre (Bell Stage), 153 Augusta Street, Greenville, SC 29601
👉 Read more
🧒 Ages: All ages
Wednesday, November 25
During select school holidays, The Children’s Museum of the Upstate offers Kid’s Day Out, a drop-off day camp with a completely play-based experience. Space is extremely limited and no refunds are issued, so families should register in advance.
Mom and Dad don’t get a break even though school does? Come play at South Carolina Children’s Theatre! This Workday Workshop is full of games and activities exploring group problem solving, character development and performing in front of an audience, and may include craft time.
Bring your littles to the front steps of M. Judson for our twice-weekly story time! Enjoy some wonderful picture books read aloud to the crowd by our very own booksellers, and children will even get a sweet treat to go. If you catch them on a rainy day or cold day, storytime is held inside in the children’s section toward the back of the store. Keep up with changes to the schedule here> Book Store & Coffee Shop in Downtown Greenville Check out our Review of Storytime on the Steps at M. Judson Booksellers!
Thursday, November 26
Anderson Christmas Lights is one of the Upstate’s largest and most anticipated holiday traditions, featuring a 2.5-mile drive-through Christmas light display with hundreds of illuminated displays, festive scenes, and holiday attractions. Hosted by the nonprofit Anderson Lights of Hope, the event runs nightly from Thanksgiving through Christmas Day at 150 Rose Valley Blvd in Anderson, SC. Visitors can enjoy the spectacular light show, explore Santa’s Village, meet Santa Claus, enjoy live entertainment, holiday treats, and family-friendly activities. Proceeds from the event help support local charitable and community programs throughout Anderson County.
Event Highlights:
- 2.5-mile drive-through light display
- Hundreds of Christmas-themed displays
- Santa’s Village and photos with Santa
- Live entertainment and holiday activities
- Family-friendly holiday tradition
- Benefits local charitable programs through Anderson Lights of Hope
A beloved Anderson County tradition for more than 30 years, Anderson Christmas Lights brings the magic of the season to thousands of families each year
Friday, November 27
Christmas at the Farm is holiday fun for the whole family! During this two-weekend-only event, feel the magic of a Hallmark Christmas in real life.
Enjoy hot chocolate and s’mores, get creative with arts and crafts, shop local vendors, test your skills with a Christmas escape room, and capture memories at the festive photo booth. Enjoy live Christmas music throughout the event while soaking in the sights and sounds of the season. Best of all, pick out your very own live Christmas tree and take home a little piece of the holiday magic! 🎄✨
Multiple Days and Times: Nov. 27th-Nov.29, Dec. 5th-6th (10AM-3PM for all days)
The holiday classic soars off the screen in this musical adaptation of the beloved TV special! Filled with hits like “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” and “A Holly Jolly Christmas,” the show features favorites including Santa and Mrs. Claus, Hermey the Elf, Bumble the Abominable Snow Monster, Clarice, Yukon Cornelius and, of course, Rudolph. Run time is about 60 minutes with no intermission. Performed on the Bell Stage.
Performance dates & times:
- Fri, Nov 20 at 7:30 PM
- Sat, Nov 21 at 2:00 PM & 6:00 PM
- Sun, Nov 22 at 2:00 PM & 6:00 PM (Pay What You Can; on sale 11/12/26)
- Fri, Nov 27 at 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM
- Sat, Nov 28 at 2:00 PM
- Sun, Nov 29 at 2:00 PM
- Fri, Dec 4 at 7:00 PM
- Sat, Dec 5 at 2:00 PM
- Sun, Dec 6 at 2:00 PM
- Fri, Dec 11 at 7:00 PM
- Sat, Dec 12 at 2:00 PM
- Sun, Dec 13 at 2:00 PM
- Fri, Dec 18 at 7:00 PM
- Sat, Dec 19 at 2:00 PM
- Sun, Dec 20 at 2:00 PM
🎟️ Cost: $25 per ticket
📍 Location: South Carolina Children’s Theatre (Bell Stage), 153 Augusta Street, Greenville, SC 29601
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🧒 Ages: All ages
Step into the shadows of the past as Oconee Station comes alive by candlelight. As dusk settles over the frontier, the flicker of flames will guide your way through the historic site. Meet the Interpreter and uncover the little-known stories of militia men stationed here after the American Revolution.
The holiday classic soars off the screen in this musical adaptation of the beloved TV special! Filled with hits like “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” and “A Holly Jolly Christmas,” the show features favorites including Santa and Mrs. Claus, Hermey the Elf, Bumble the Abominable Snow Monster, Clarice, Yukon Cornelius and, of course, Rudolph. Run time is about 60 minutes with no intermission. Performed on the Bell Stage.
Performance dates & times:
- Fri, Nov 20 at 7:30 PM
- Sat, Nov 21 at 2:00 PM & 6:00 PM
- Sun, Nov 22 at 2:00 PM & 6:00 PM (Pay What You Can; on sale 11/12/26)
- Fri, Nov 27 at 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM
- Sat, Nov 28 at 2:00 PM
- Sun, Nov 29 at 2:00 PM
- Fri, Dec 4 at 7:00 PM
- Sat, Dec 5 at 2:00 PM
- Sun, Dec 6 at 2:00 PM
- Fri, Dec 11 at 7:00 PM
- Sat, Dec 12 at 2:00 PM
- Sun, Dec 13 at 2:00 PM
- Fri, Dec 18 at 7:00 PM
- Sat, Dec 19 at 2:00 PM
- Sun, Dec 20 at 2:00 PM
🎟️ Cost: $25 per ticket
📍 Location: South Carolina Children’s Theatre (Bell Stage), 153 Augusta Street, Greenville, SC 29601
👉 Read more
🧒 Ages: All ages
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!
Christmas at the Farm is holiday fun for the whole family! During this two-weekend-only event, feel the magic of a Hallmark Christmas in real life. Enjoy hot chocolate and s’mores, get creative with arts and crafts, shop local vendors, test your skills with a Christmas escape room, and capture memories at the festive photo booth. Enjoy live Christmas music throughout the event while soaking in the sights and sounds of the season. Best of all, pick out your very own live Christmas tree and take home a little piece of the holiday magic! 🎄✨
Multiple Days and Times: Nov. 27th-Nov.29, Dec. 5th-6th (10AM-3PM for all days)
Bring your littles to the front steps of M. Judson for our twice-weekly story time! Enjoy some wonderful picture books read aloud to the crowd by our very own booksellers, and children will even get a sweet treat to go. If you catch them on a rainy day or cold day, storytime is held inside in the children’s section toward the back of the store. Keep up with changes to the schedule here> Book Store & Coffee Shop in Downtown Greenville Check out our Review of Storytime on the Steps at M. Judson Booksellers!
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! 🎄🎅🍪✨
The holiday classic soars off the screen in this musical adaptation of the beloved TV special! Filled with hits like “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” and “A Holly Jolly Christmas,” the show features favorites including Santa and Mrs. Claus, Hermey the Elf, Bumble the Abominable Snow Monster, Clarice, Yukon Cornelius and, of course, Rudolph. Run time is about 60 minutes with no intermission. Performed on the Bell Stage.
Performance dates & times:
- Fri, Nov 20 at 7:30 PM
- Sat, Nov 21 at 2:00 PM & 6:00 PM
- Sun, Nov 22 at 2:00 PM & 6:00 PM (Pay What You Can; on sale 11/12/26)
- Fri, Nov 27 at 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM
- Sat, Nov 28 at 2:00 PM
- Sun, Nov 29 at 2:00 PM
- Fri, Dec 4 at 7:00 PM
- Sat, Dec 5 at 2:00 PM
- Sun, Dec 6 at 2:00 PM
- Fri, Dec 11 at 7:00 PM
- Sat, Dec 12 at 2:00 PM
- Sun, Dec 13 at 2:00 PM
- Fri, Dec 18 at 7:00 PM
- Sat, Dec 19 at 2:00 PM
- Sun, Dec 20 at 2:00 PM
🎟️ Cost: $25 per ticket
📍 Location: South Carolina Children’s Theatre (Bell Stage), 153 Augusta Street, Greenville, SC 29601
👉 Read more
🧒 Ages: All ages
Sunday, November 29
Christmas at the Farm is holiday fun for the whole family! During this two-weekend-only event, feel the magic of a Hallmark Christmas in real life. Enjoy hot chocolate and s’mores, get creative with arts and crafts, shop local vendors, test your skills with a Christmas escape room, and capture memories at the festive photo booth. Enjoy live Christmas music throughout the event while soaking in the sights and sounds of the season. Best of all, pick out your very own live Christmas tree and take home a little piece of the holiday magic! 🎄✨
Multiple Days and Times: Nov. 27th-Nov.29, Dec. 5th-6th (10AM-3PM for all days)
Come here all of your favorite Christmas hits! Think Mariah Carey and Stevie Wonder. Also enjoy a few originals and some surprises too! Concert For A Cause, featuring Graydon Tomlinson and special guests, on Sunday, November 29. The pre-concert Christmas Market will begin at 3:00pm, followed by the concert at 5:00pm in the Worship & Arts Center. Tickets ($15) and will go on sale Sunday, October 11.
All proceeds support the mission of Isaiah 117 House, which provides physical and emotional support in a safe and loving home for children awaiting placement.
Wednesday, December 2
Storytime is for children ages 2-5. STEM Storytime will be on the first and third Wednesday of the month in 2026. Updates will be on the Spartanburg Science Center’s Facebook or website.
https://www.spartanburgsciencecenter.org/stem-storytime/
Bring your littles to the front steps of M. Judson for our twice-weekly story time! Enjoy some wonderful picture books read aloud to the crowd by our very own booksellers, and children will even get a sweet treat to go. If you catch them on a rainy day or cold day, storytime is held inside in the children’s section toward the back of the store. Keep up with changes to the schedule here> Book Store & Coffee Shop in Downtown Greenville Check out our Review of Storytime on the Steps at M. Judson Booksellers!
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
Afternoon Explorations- September 17, 2026 – May 7, 2027
Begin your visit in the Environmental Science and Sustainability Building, where you’ll find The Water Story and Sustainable Future exhibits as well as the highly popular Nature Exchange
Explore Harrison Hall of Natural Science, where you’ll discover a wide variety of plants, animals, and invertebrates in the Indoor Rain Forest and Rainforest Classroom, have the chance to pet stingrays, sea stars, and horseshoe crabs in the Marine Lab, and learn about South Carolina’s major ecosystems in the Ecology Lab
- Step back in time on the Living History Farm and discover what it was like to live in the Backcountry of 19th-century South Carolina.
- Have a larger-than-life adventure as you search for young and adult dinosaurs on our ever-popular Dinosaur Adventure Trail
- Tap into the power of imagination through creative play at the Pirate Adventure and Dinosaur Playgrounds
- Immerse yourself in the beauty of nature as you stroll through the Butterfly Garden
👉PURCHASE TICKETS HERE> Afternoon Explorations
And don’t miss our themed Special Event Days held throughout the year that include:
- October 16 – Science Magic
- November 20 – Fall on the Farm
- December 11 – Grinchy Christmas
- January 15 – Winterfest
- February 19 – Future Engineers
- March 12 – Dinosaur Adventure
- April 23 – A Pirate’s Life for Me
Click Here to Learn more about Roper Mountain Science Center and all of its fantastic programming!
UHM is open on the first Thursday evening of select months throughout 2026
The Music of Christmas Tour is returning for 2026, celebrating 30 years of the classic album and bringing the joy and wonder of the Christmas season to 11 cities across the country! Join Steven for an unforgettable night filled with beloved Christmas classics, favorite songs from his celebrated Christmas collection, and timeless hits from his remarkable career—all brought to life with the beauty of strings and choir. More than a concert, The Music of Christmas Tour is an invitation to slow down, celebrate the season, and reflect on the true meaning of Christmas. Come sing along, make memories with family and friends, and celebrate the birth of our Savior with Steven Curtis Chapman and the music of Christmas!
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
Afternoon Explorations- September 17, 2026 – May 7, 2027
Begin your visit in the Environmental Science and Sustainability Building, where you’ll find The Water Story and Sustainable Future exhibits as well as the highly popular Nature Exchange
Explore Harrison Hall of Natural Science, where you’ll discover a wide variety of plants, animals, and invertebrates in the Indoor Rain Forest and Rainforest Classroom, have the chance to pet stingrays, sea stars, and horseshoe crabs in the Marine Lab, and learn about South Carolina’s major ecosystems in the Ecology Lab
- Step back in time on the Living History Farm and discover what it was like to live in the Backcountry of 19th-century South Carolina.
- Have a larger-than-life adventure as you search for young and adult dinosaurs on our ever-popular Dinosaur Adventure Trail
- Tap into the power of imagination through creative play at the Pirate Adventure and Dinosaur Playgrounds
- Immerse yourself in the beauty of nature as you stroll through the Butterfly Garden
👉PURCHASE TICKETS HERE> Afternoon Explorations
And don’t miss our themed Special Event Days held throughout the year that include:
- October 16 – Science Magic
- November 20 – Fall on the Farm
- December 11 – Grinchy Christmas
- January 15 – Winterfest
- February 19 – Future Engineers
- March 12 – Dinosaur Adventure
- April 23 – A Pirate’s Life for Me
Click Here to Learn more about Roper Mountain Science Center and all of its fantastic programming!
Join GCCA for the first Friday of the month for our NightShifts. Every month you can enjoy new gallery exhibitions, studio artists, performing arts series, demos, and more. It is free to attend and open to all ages. After you’ve visited, hop over to other open galleries and restaurants in the West Village or Downtown Greenville!
Address: 101 Abney St. Greenville, SC 29611
Time: 5:00 – 8:00pm
Dates:
6/05/2026
7/10/2026
No August Nightshifts (event combined with Art Bash X Annual Showcase)
9/04/2026
10/02/2026
11/13/2026
12/04/2026
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!