Get your fuzzy socks and hot cocoa ready GVL. From light displays to holidayperformances and festive parties, winter is where Greenville thrives.
Gather the family and friends and celebrate what makes the holiday season special with this guide featuring 40+ winter events happening between December and February.
Festivals and markets
Kringle Holiday Village | Fri., Dec.9-Sun., Dec. 11 | Fluor Field at the West End | Prices vary | Hours vary | Mingle among local artisans, meet Santa, sip on glühwein or beer from the biergarten, listen to live music, and more.
Holiday experiences and events
Miracle | Mon., Nov. 21-Sat., Dec. 31 | 11 a.m.-12 a.m. | Southernside Brewing Co., 25 Delano Dr. | Free entry | Immerse yourself in this holiday wonderland and pop-up bar featuring themed cocktails, floor-to-ceiling holiday decor, and weekly specials and activities.
Light displays
Upstate Holiday Light Show | Thurs., Nov. 24-Sat., Dec. 31 | Sun.-Thurs., 6-10 p.m. and Fri.-Sat., 6-11 p.m. | Greenville-Pickens Speedway, 3800 Calhoun Memorial Hwy. | $35-$100 | Take a 30-minute drive through the Upstate’s largest interactive light show featuring 32 million colors synchronized to 15 holiday songs.
Holiday performances
Miracle on 34th Street | Wed., Nov. 30-Sun., Dec. 18 | Times vary | Centre Stage, 501 River St. | $33 | Go back in time to the 1940’s to watch the story of a department store Santa who believes he’s the real Kris Kringle.
NYE events
Juniper New Year’s Eve Rooftop Masquerade | Sat., Dec. 31 | 8:30 p.m. | Juniper, AC Hotel by Marriott Greenville, 315 S. Main St. | $150-$250 | Grab your best mask and ring in the new year with rooftop views.
Click below for 35+ more events to celebrate winter all season long. Have a winter event to add to our list? Submit it to our event calendar.
Not Your Parents’ Shop Class | Wednesday, Nov. 16 | 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. | Kroc Center, 424 Westfield St., Greenville | Free | Greenville Women Giving will host a program exploring career and technical centers + the advancing reputation of technical education.
Acrylic Pour Class | Wednesday, Nov. 16 | 6:30-8 p.m. | Vino & Van Gogh, 1818 Augusta St., Ste. 112, Greenville | $40 | Mix, pour, and create an original piece of art on a 12x12 stretched canvas — bring something to sip and snack on while you paint.
Thursday, Nov. 17
Tequila Night Tasting & Pairing | Thursday, Nov. 17 | 7-9 p.m. | Village Kitchen at Hartness, 2000 Society St., Ste. 100, Greenville | $20-$50 | Enjoy an evening of curated fine tequila samplings accompanied by a menu selection crafted by Executive Chef Tanner Marino and Executive Sous Chef Tim Uphold.
Music at The Commons | Thursday, Nov. 17 | 6-9 p.m. | The Commons, 147 Welborn St., Greenville | Free | Grab a snack and drink from one of The Commons’ restaurants and enjoy live music by Rush Morgan.
Friday, Nov. 18
Gather Gives | Friday, Nov. 18 | 11 a.m.-9 p.m. | Gather Greenville, 126 Augusta St., Greenville | Free | This second annual fundraiser supports local nonprofit Just Say Something and will feature a silent auction, live music, food and drinks, and more.
adidas Employee Store Holiday Open House | Friday, Nov. 18-Sunday, Nov. 27 | 10 a.m.-9 p.m. | adidas Employee Store, 10 Quest Ln., Greenville | Free | Greenvillians can receive 50% off employee pricing and access the exclusive adidas employee store during the holiday open house this season.*
Saturday, Nov. 19
Kids Only Thankful Treats Cooking Class | Saturday, Nov. 19 | 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | The Cook’s Station, 515 Buncombe St., Greenville | $55 | In this hands on class, kids ages 6-10 will create “thankful” treats including pumpkin cookies and a white chocolate fall trail mix.
Pelzer Christmas Market | Saturday, Nov. 19 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Historical Pelzer Gym, 112 Lebby St., Pelzer | Free | Shop local artisans and crafters, plus enjoy a petting zoo, pictures with Santa, and snacks from food vendors at this annual outdoor market.
Sunday, Nov. 20
Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella | Sunday, Nov. 20 | 2 p.m. | South Carolina Children’s Theatre, 153 Augusta St., Greenville | $25 | Experience the magic of “Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella” with this Broadway adaptation of the classical musical, which features new characters, surprising twists, and reimagined costumes and sets.
Five Finger Death Punch + Brantley Gilbert | Sunday, Nov. 20 | 6:30 p.m. | Bon Secours Wellness Arena, 650 N. Academy St., Greenville | $26.50-$126.50 | Heavy metal band Five Finger Death Punch and Brantley Gilbert join forces at The Well for their arena tour with support from artist Cory Marks.
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Sports
The kickoff timehas been announced for the South Carolina Gamecocks vs Clemson Tigers football game at Memorial Stadium Sat., Nov. 26: 12 p.m. EST. The game will be broadcast on ABC. 🏈 (Greenville News)
Calling all women’s soccer players. Registration for the Greenville Liberty’s 2023 open tryoutsis live. Tryouts take place Sun., Dec.11(1-3 p.m.) at Furman University and Sat., Jan. 7(9:30-11:30 am. + 2-4 p.m.) at MESA Soccer Complex (1020 Anderson Ridge Rd., Greer). Register and sign the waiver.
Cause
100. That’s how many piesHester General Store wants to put on tables across SC through Pie it Forward, an initiative that allows for people to pay for a pie that will be donated to a family. Pie it forward.
Show
Tickets are now available for Greenville Theatre’s “Broadway Holiday Spectacular.” The show, which tells the story of a young Greenville family whose daughter’s wish is to become a Broadway performer, runs Thurs., Dec. 8throughSun., Dec. 18. Purchase your tickets. 🎟️
Active
The City of Greenville Parks and Rec is hosting line dancingevery Tuesday at 6 p.m. at the Nicholtown Community Center(112 Rebecca St.). Grab a friend + your dancing shoes for an evening of fun and fellowship.
Health
Cooking turkey this Thanksgiving? Before the carving commences, Clemson Cooperative Extension Service food systems + safety agent Samantha Houston has some tips for cooking your stuffed turkey, preventing cross-contamination, and storing leftovers to avoid food poisoning(think: salmonella). (Clemson News)
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DYK
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Eat
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Editor’s pick: While I tend to consider myself a summer person, I am fully ready for winter, with sarongs + swimsuits swapped for scarves and sweaters in my closet. Among all of the winter festivities in and around town, I’m most looking forward to holiday experiences like Miracle at Southernside Brewing Co.— any excuse to sip a cocktail out of a festive cup in tacky holiday attire.
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