Looking for some free things to do this holiday season in Greenville? Christmas can be a little hard on the budget. So we’ve rounded up top picks that are both friendly to your wallet and fun for your family during your holiday break. Add a few to your calendar to get you out of the house and away from the shopping frenzy.
Can you imagine living in a town where everyone decorated for Christmas and it was like somewhere out of a Hallmark Channel movie? Well, my friends such a place does exist and it’s not that far away from the Upstate. If you are looking for the ultimate light display, McAdenville, NC is it. Enjoying it will only cost you gas money to get there, and once you arrive – you won’t believe your eyes.
Have you visited the Greenville Christmas Market at the Grand Bohemian Lodge? Beautifully decorated with a splendorous merging of southern Christmas charm with a micro version of a traditional European Christmas markets, this open-air market is certain to spark holiday joy in even the Grinchiest of us. The market hosts dozens of local vendors, live music, serves holiday-themed food and beverages, and even offers the opportunity for your little one to visit with Santa to give him that very special list. You can explore the market from November until January 2024.
Looking for a new holiday tradition this year? 2020 has taken some of our favorite holiday events and things to do, but there are new things to enjoy, like Appalachian Christmas at Earthshine Lodge. Kidding Around contributor, Liene, has all the information about staying at the lodge, Christmas activities, llama hikes, brunch with Santa and whole lot more.
Love watching holiday classic movies on the big screen? Good news! You can watch classic holiday movies at Regal Cinemas this year for just $5. It’s all happening weekend starting November 26th, 2023 through Christmas Eve! Bring the family for a budget-friendly day out with some of your favorite Christmas movies. We have the schedule and all the details!
Looking for an opportunity to give this season? If you want to take a step back during the busy holiday season and brighten someone’s life, we have a few ways that are small in and of themselves but can make a huge difference. These ideas are also great suggestions for helping kids to learn to be grateful and to show compassion to others.
Earlier this year, our team at Kidding Around decided that we really wanted to highlight local artists and makers in our Upstate, SC community. There are so many talented individuals that we knew were out there and we wanted to shine a light on them and their talents. So we created a weekly Facebook post series that highlighted a new maker or artist every Wednesday.
Thinking about heading to Spartanburg’s for A Dickens of a Christmas? This unique Victorian Christmas festival has carolers, horse drawn carriages, a festive holiday market, tree lighting and so much more!
Love a small town Christmas parade? Celebrate Christmas with a trip to the mountains for the Cashiers Christmas Parade!
You’ve decided to give an educational gift, but now you need some ideas? No problem. We polled our readers and asked about their favorite gifts that encouraged learning something new. Then, we added a few of our own ideas. The result? This list of top-notch educational gift ideas.
