Searching for “live nativities in Greenville, SC”? We’ve pulled together a list of nearby live nativity events to visit this season near Greenville, SC. However you choose to experience the live nativity, we hope you have fun! And if you know of any live nativities not on this list, please let us know with a comment below.
Christmas at the Library – Billy Graham Library (December 1st-23rd, 2025)
Live nativity hours are Monday through Thursday 5 pm to 9 pm and Friday through Saturday 5 pm to 10 pm. Reservations are required to attend. The live nativity and story time are both free. Carriage rides are available for a fee ($6 for children and $12 for adults). Christmas dinner is available on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays in December. Reservations for dinner are recommended.
St. James Live Drive-thru Nativity (December 6th, 2025,6:30-8 pm)
View the manger scene complete with animals from your car. St. James UMC, 213 N. Lanford Road, Spartanburg, SC. The nativity will be in the front of the church, off Savoy Street.
Connie Maxwell Christmas in Greenwood (December 4th-6th 2025 from 6-8:30 pm)
Live nativity, horse-drawn wagon, complimentary hot chocolate, and Christmas lights. A suggested donation of $5/car or $10/van or bus.
Walk Through Bethlehem Cold Spring Mennonite Church (December 4th-7th, 2025 & December 11th – 14th, 2025)
This live nativity has guests walk through Bethlehem, meet with biblical characters, enjoy creative displays, see live animals, and enjoy cookies and hot chocolate. The event is at 226 Cold Spring Church Road, Abbeville, SC.
Walk through Nativity at Destination Church (December 11-13th, 2025, 7-8:30 pm)
Walk through Bethlehem and experience the nativity scene. Refreshments served. Destination Church is at 5080 Sandy Flat Road, Taylors.
Live Nativity at Bible Baptist Church (December 12-13th and 19th-20th, 2025, 5-9 pm)
Free, see website. Located at 257 Harrison Bridge Road, Simpsonville, SC.
Happy Hooves’ Christmas at the Barn (December 14th, 2025 2-5 pm)
This fundraiser at Eden Farms in Marietta benefits the Happy Hooves Therapeutic Equestrian Center. For $10 per person online ($15 at the door), guests can enjoy activities like “reindeer” horse and pony rides, a visit with Santa, a nativity scene and Christmas music, arts and crafts, a “peeplechase” playground for kids, a candy cane garden, and much more. Lunch, baked goods, and gifts will also be for sale.
Experience the Stable of Bethlehem at Famoda Farm (December 18-20th, 2025 at 6, 7, and 8 pm)
Walk amongst the animals and the stable of Bethlehem and watch Joseph and Mary process to the stable from a large barn. Indoor seating is available but this event can be crowded so people will also be able to stand outside and watch. Cost is $5 per person. Cash only at the door or purchase tickets online. Hot chocolate will be sold on site.
Pickens View Wesleyan Church (December 19th-21st, 2025 from 6-9 pm)
This walk-through event will have live animals (including camels), cookies, hot chocolate, and more as you walk through the streets of Bethlehem.
Are you looking for more fun holiday events in Greenville, SC? Check out our Kidding Around Guide to Holiday Events in Greenville, SC.
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Please add a Live Nativity from 6-8pm at Piedmont United Methodist Church in Piedmont, SC.
31 Main Street
Stable animals, Christmas XP, Santa, and hot chocolate/cookies.
FREE
Hi, what date is this Sharon?
Thanks!
Redeemer Lutheran Church in Greer will also host a live nativity on December 15 & 16 from 6-9pm each night. Traditional manger scene, live animals and music. https://www.facebook.com/events/1937911446328320/
Augusta Road Baptist will host our annual Live Nativity with stable animals, carols, hymns on Friday, December 13, at 6:30 pm. After the presentation, everyone is invited to stay for cookie decorating and Advent crafts.
Holly Springs Baptist Church- Inman, Sc Live Nativity on Sunday December 5, 2021 @ 5pm
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where is the live nativity in Greer and also in Travelers Rest? Thanks, LauraB
Locations and other details are in the story and/or link.
Please add Pickens View Wesleyan Church’s Live Nativity event to the list. The dates this year are December 19-21st from 6-9 PM. The write up you have is still good but wanted to provide you the dates for 2025. Thanks!
Will you add Northbrook Baptist Church Boiling Springs, SC
December 14&17th 6:30-9:00