Adults guide to holiday + tacky sweater parties

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Step aside, kiddos, the holidays aren’t just for you.

Here’s how you can make the most of your *adult* holiday:

The 2nd annual Ugly Sweater Bar Crawl | Dec. 8 | Gringo’s | Be one of the first 100 people to check in + get a free Santa Hat.
2nd Annual Holiday at the Hamptons | Dec. 9 | Birds Fly South Ale Project

2018 Soby’s Santa Brunch | Dec. 9 | Soby’s New South Cuisine

Brunch & Holiday Bazaar | Dec. 9 | Sun Belly Cafe | Stop by for warm & tasty brunch at the cafe, then check out the jewelry, soaps & lotions, handmade hats and scarves, jellies/jams and more from local vendors.

GVL Holiday Celebration + DIY Herbal Gifts, Wreaths & More! | Dec. 11 | Zen | 924 S Main St. | Bring plan materials for making mini wreaths.

Festivus | Dec. 15 | Growler Haus Village of W GVL | Great winter beers and live music.

Member Holiday Gala | Dec. 17 | Commerce Club | Enjoy Chef Doliget’s delectable cuisine, entertainment, and complimentary bar. Holiday dress + RSVP required. (864.232.5600 to RSVP.)

Ugly Sweater Party Beer Release | Dec. 19 | Iron Hill Brewery | Wear your best holiday attire for the release of Reindeer’s Revenge.

The Christmas Party | Dec. 20 | Revel | Music provided by WPOS and Sunny Ledfurd. Food served until 7 p.m. Free beer, wine and Beam Suntory cocktails. Safe Harbor will be collecting donations at the door

Ugly Sweater Party | Dec. 21 | 13 Stripes Brewery in Taylors Mill | Celebrate the shortest day/longest night of the year with ugly Christmas sweaters + special releases. Bonus: Get there at 6 p.m. to catch a showing of National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation.

Bonus – Here’s our list of party must-haves for the holidays:

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