Looking for Fun Things to Do in Greenville, SC This Weekend or This Month?
Whether you’re planning ahead or looking for last-minute plans, Greenville, South Carolina, has something for everyone! Looking up “things to do in Greenville, SC this weekend” or “Greenville events this month”? You’re in the right place. Bookmark this page and get ready to discover all the exciting family events Greenville has to offer—rain or shine, day or night!
⭐Bookmark this page and get ready to discover all the exciting family events Greenville has to offer—rain or shine, day or night!
What’s happening this month in Greenville, SC?
Never be bored, and never miss an event your family will love! We’re highlighting some of the coolest, most unique, most interesting, and most popular events this month. But don’t forget to check out our FULL event calendar for even more amazing options. Here’s what to do this month near Greenville, SC.
But don’t forget to jump over to our
Full Events Calendar.
For things to do this month in Spartanburg, SC, see our Monthly Event Guide to Spartanburg, SC.
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Holiday Events Near Greenville, SC
‘Tis the holiday season, and our guide for Holiday Events near Greenville, SC throughout December with all the festive fun! You’ll find holiday markets, Santa visits, light shows, and so much more. Bookmark this page to keep track of all the amazing holiday happenings near Greenville this season! We’ve also attached some of our holiday lists that we will be updating over the season below.
Holiday Events near Greenville, SC
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Kid-Friendly Things to Do in Greenville, SC This Weekend
It’s nearly the weekend, let’s make it a good one! Whether you’re in the mood for family fun, local festivals, or something totally new, the Upstate’s calendar is packed. Here are some of the top events happening this month. Be sure to browse our full event directory for even more!
Weekend Events December 2025
- Festival of Trees (Free Scavenger Hunt Here)
Through December 25th, 2025 - Santa at the Grand Bohemian Lodge
Select dates in December (find dates here) - Afternoon Explorations
Thursdays and Fridays, December 4th – 19th, 2025
Closed over GCS Christmas break - Holiday Fair 2025*
December 4th – 7th, 2025 - Friday Starry Nights
December 5th, 2025 - Downtown Greenville Tree Lighting
December 5th, 2025 - Christmas at the Farm*
December 6-7, 2025 - Annie at SCCT
December 5th – 21st, 2025 - Chriskindlemarkt
December 5, 6, 12, and 13th, 2025 - Grincy Science
December 12th, 2025 - Christmas in Bridgeway
December 12th – 14th, 2025 - Winter Wonderland at TCMU (Spartanburg & GVL)
December 13th, 2025 - Colonial Christmas at Walnut Grove
December 13th, 2025 - Reedy’s Winter Wonderland
December 19th, 2025 - Skating on the Big Ice
Select dates December 22nd – 30th, 2025 - Boxing Day Party
December 26th, 2025 - New Years Eve Family Events
December 31st, 2025
Looking for more ways to fill your weekend or week with things to do?
If the scheduled events and festivals aren’t piquing your interest, try these great things to do on the weekend with the family.
- Plan out the perfect weekend with our Holiday Guide
- Head indoors to one of these local indoor playgrounds
- Visit a SC State Park (the library may even have a pass to check out!)
- Plan out a $0 date night with your partner or even your kids
- Have a toddler? These activities are FREE!
- Check out our complete guide to parks near Greenville and Spartanburg.
- Eat and play at one of these kid-friendly restaurants near Greenville, SC
- Things to Do Outside
- Things to Do Indoors
For a HUGE list of things to do year-round in the Upstate, don’t miss our
Guide to Things to Do in
Greenville and Upstate, SC.
Theater, Shows, and Sporting Events
Theatre & Concerts
- Milk & Cookies: Holiday Storytime
November 28th – December 7th, 2025 - Sesame Street Live!
December 5th, 2025 - Annie at SCCT
December 5th – 21st, 2025 - The Nutcracker- Peace Center
December 5th – 7th, 2025 - Holiday at Peace
December 12th-14th, 2025 - A Christmas Carol (Foothills Playhouse)
December 12, 13, 19, and 20th, 2025
Greenville Swamp Rabbits Hockey
- Teddy Bear Toss
December 13th, 2025 - Swamp Rabbits Hockey Full Home Schedule 25/26
Free Things to Do Happening This Month
We love free things to do! The events below happening in the Upstate are all “free” meaning they have no admission charge to attend.
- Home Depot Free Kids Workshop
December 6th, 2025 (theme in link) - Reindeer Games (crafts ages 6-12)
December 9th, 2025 - Walk Through Bethlehem (Abbeville)
Select dates in December - JC Penny LEGO Workshop
December 13th, 2025 - Lowe’s Kids Workshop
December 20th, 2025 (theme in link)
December
January
For more free things to do, don’t miss our huge list of
Free Things to Do Near Greenville, SC.
Educational Events This Month
There are lots of educational things to do throughout Greenville. Check out your local library, Roper Mountain Science Center, The Children’s Museum of the Upstate, and the Upcountry History Museum for continuous educational programming. More events below:
- Afternoon Explorations
Thursdays and Fridays in December
Closed After December 19th until January
December
January
Things to Do With Younger Kids
Looking for the best things to do with your toddlers or preschoolers?
- Free things to do with toddlers near Greenville, SC
- Barnes and Noble Story Time at the Woodruff Road location, Saturdays at 10 am. Find more Story Time Events on our Story Time Round-Up
- Story Time and More, TCMU
Tuesdays through Saturdays - Storytime on the Steps
M. Judson Booksellers, Wednesdays & Saturdays - Music Adventures at Swamp Rabbit Cafe
Mondays in December (check for closures) (tickets) - Knee High Naturalist
December 11th and 13th, 2025
Check out our full event calendar for tons of free events at Greenville County Library branches that offer several programs just for younger kids and babies! These events are in the morning, recurring, and occur throughout the month. If you see an event you’re interested in at a library branch, check to see if it is offered throughout the month at your local location.
Our Top Picks: What Not to Miss This Month in Greenville
These are some of the events we think you will not want to miss this month in Greenville! Have one thing that would fit? Let us know!
- Festival of Trees (Free Scavenger Hunt Here)
Through December 25th, 2025 - Afternoon Explorations
Thursdays and Fridays, December 4th – 19th, 2025
Closed over GCS Christmas break - Holiday Fair 2025*
December 4th – 7th, 2025 - Christmas at the Farm*
December 6-7, 2025 - Annie at SCCT
December 5th – 21st, 2025 - Grincy Science
December 12th, 2025 - Christmas in Bridgeway
December 12th – 14th, 2025 - Skating on the Big Ice
Select dates December 22nd – 30th, 2025 - New Years Eve Family Events
December 31st, 2025
Travel Highlight
Nothing beats a carefully curated holiday event, and there are SO MANY within driving distance of Greenville, that we gathered them all in one place for you all. Check out these Holiday Day Trips to WNC, Tennessee, Georgia, and places in SC.
