Lucky you. You just found GVLtoday’s Plan Ahead, a list of some of the biggest events that are taking place throughout Greenville each month.
Take out your calendar, grab your day planner, or text all your friends — these are the top events we recommend heading to this month. Psst: Don’t forget to bookmark this page and come back; we update our guide monthly.
Seasonal
The Whale Invitational | Saturday, Nov. 8 1-5 p.m. | The Foundry at Judson Mill | $18+ | Sip the beers of 40+ breweries from across the US and beyond.
Night Market | Saturdays in November | 7-10 p.m. | The Block | Free | From mahjong to matcha, discover food, drinks, and shopping.
Greenville Jewish Film Festival Pop-Up Movie: “The Ring” | Sunday, Nov. 9 | 4-6:15 p.m. | Camelot Cinemas | $14+ | This film tells the story of Arnon Noble, a religious man with a strong bond to his mother, a Holocaust survivor.
Holiday Art Market | Sunday, Nov. 16 | 1-5 p.m. | Vino and Van Gogh | Free | Shop 14+ artists and makers to cross items off your gift list.
TreesUpstate Turkey Day Run | Thursday, Nov. 27 | 8-10 a.m. | Downtown Greenville | $35+ | If you’re looking to trot this Turkey Day, this race had 7,000 participants last year.
Taylors Turkey Day Run | Thursday, Nov. 27 | 9-11 a.m. | Eastside High School, Taylors | $0+ | Bring five cans of food or $5 to register for this “run what you want” race.
Thanksgiving Buffet | Thursday, Nov. 27 | 12-3 p.m. | Avenue | $31+ | Let someone else do the cooking with a carving station and full buffet with the fixins on the menu.
Christmas at the Farm | Friday, Nov. 28-Sunday, Dec. 7 | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | Arran Farm, Easley | $10+ | Choose your Christmas tree as you sip unlimited hot chocolate, indulge in unlimited s’mores, and enjoy activities for the entire family.
Christmas Concert For A Cause | Sunday, Nov. 30 | 3-6 p.m. | First Presbyterian Church Worship & Arts Center | $15 | Shop the market ahead of a holiday concert.
Veterans Day
Veterans Day Brunch | Saturday, Nov. 8 | 10-11:30 a.m. | Upstate Circle of Friends, Greenville | Free, registration required | This event honors local veterans with food, fun, and fellowship.
Upstate Salute | Sunday, Nov. 9 | 2 p.m. | Fluor Field, Greenville | $5 | Explore displays from local Veteran organizations, a vintage flyover, other military programming, and a concert from Ryan Spencer and Darryl Worley.
Veterans Day Concert | Tuesday, Nov. 11 | 7:30-8:30 p.m. | Daniel Memorial Chapel at Furman University | Free, $5 donation suggested | The Furman Symphony Chamber Orchestra’s will perform “To Serve With Honor,” a work paying tribute to Marine Lance Cpl. Antoine D. Smith, who lost his life in 2004 during Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Theater
“The Sound of Music” | Tuesday, Nov. 11–Sunday, Nov. 16 | Times vary | Peace Center | $72+ | Relive the beloved Rodgers and Hammerstein classic live on stage.
Irving Berlin’s “White Christmas” | Friday, Nov. 28-Sunday, Dec. 21 | Times vary | Greenville Theatre | $45 | This telling of the beloved and timeless film will be the perfect holiday story for the whole family to enjoy together.
Concerts + comedy
New South Comedy Fest | Thursday, Nov. 6-Saturday, Nov. 8 | Times vary | Coffee Underground | $5+ | Catch 100+ performers across 16 shows with countless laughs.
Desi Banks: The Elevation Tour | Friday, Nov. 7 | 7 p.m. | Peace Center | $45+ | The comedian and actor brings his viral wit and relatable humor to Greenville.
An Evening with Dr. Mac Arnold | Friday, Nov. 14 | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | Upcountry History Museum | $28+ | Join Dr. Mac Arnold for a special evening of storytelling and acoustic performances as he shares memories from his life and storied career while exploring the roots and evolution of the Upcountry’s unique relationship with the Piedmont Blues.
An American in Paris | Saturday, Nov. 22-Sunday, Nov. 23 | Times vary | Peace Center | $24+ | Experience timeless Gershwin hits with the Greenville Symphony.
Nate Bargatze: Big Dumb Eyes World Tour | Saturday, Nov. 22, Saturday, Nov. 22 | Times vary | Bon Secours Wellness Arena | $52+ | The “nicest guy in comedy” brings his clean, deadpan humor back to The Well.
Leslie Odom, Jr. The Christmas Tour | Sunday, Nov. 30 | 7 p.m. | Peace Center | $61+ | The Tony winner and “Hamilton” star closes out the month with songs from his latest album.
Community
Out of the Darkness Walk | Saturday, Nov. 8 | 9 a.m. | Conestee Park | Free | Join this walk to raise awareness and funds for suicide prevention.
TEDxUnityPark 2025 | 11 a.m.-9 p.m. | Roam Greenville ONE | $55+ | This two-day event is designed to deepen community impact and engagement in the heart of West Greenville.
Sports
WWE Friday Night SmackDown | Friday, Nov. 7 | 7:30 p.m. | Bon Secours Wellness Arena | $45+ | See your favorite wrestlers throw down in this live taping at The Well.
Zoom Through the Zoo 2025 | Saturday, Nov. 15 | 8-11 a.m. | Greenville Zoo | $10+ | It’s the only 5K with a loop through the zoo.
PKL MoneyBall Tournament | Saturday, Nov. 22 | 8 a.m.-2 p.m. | PKL Park | $55 | This is the ultimate Solo Doubles challenge with cash on the line.
Disney On Ice presents Jump In! | Wednesday, Nov. 26-Sunday, Nov. 30 | Times vary | Bon Secours Wellness Arena | $29+ | Mickey, Minnie, Donald, and Goofy will take you on a journey through unforgettable Disney moments, powered by a Magical MousePad.
Don’t see anything you like?
Check out our full events calendar. Have an event of your own you want to share with us? Follow these easy steps to add your events to our calendar:
- Go to our Events page.
- Click “Add Event” in the top right-hand corner.
- Make sure to include a link and fill out important information like the date, time, location, and price of your event.
- Click “Submit,” and you’ve just added an event to our website calendar.