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Danielle here. It’s the height of the holiday season, and there’s no shortage of ways to celebrate the season. Our gift to you is extra events in this edition of GVLweekend. Here are 13 events happening in Greenville
this weekend, Friday, Dec. 15-Sunday, Dec. 17.
 
Events
 
Friday, Dec. 15
  1. Ugly Sweater Party | Friday, Dec. 15 | 11 a.m.-12 a.m. | Southernside Brewing Co., 25 Delano Dr., Greenville | Free | Grab your best (worst) holiday sweater and celebrate the season with Miracle at Southernside.
  2. Holiday Laser Shows | Friday, Dec. 15-Saturday, Dec. 16 | Times vary | Roper Mountain Science Center, 402 Roper Mountain Rd., Greenville | $8 | Head to the planetarium for your favorite holiday tunes set to festive laser lights.
  3. Ugly Sweater Party | Friday, Dec. 15 | 6-10 p.m. | Fireforge Crafted Beer, 311 E. Washington St., Greenville | Free | Don your ugliest sweater as you sip a beer and enjoy live music from The Abbey Elmore Band, plus bring new clothes to donate to Safe Harbor.
  4. Winter Wonderland | Friday, Dec. 15-Sunday, Dec. 17 | Times vary | Historic Kilgore Lewis House, 560 N. Academy St., Greenville | Free | Experience a one-of-a-kind Christmas in Greenville’s historic home owned by The Greenville Garden Council.
  5. Holly Jolly Science | Friday, Dec. 15 | 1:30-5 p.m. | Roper Mountain Science Center, 402 Roper Mountain Rd., Greenville | $7-$8 | Enjoy an afternoon of holiday-themed, hands-on fun while you explore.
  6. Holidays at the Zoo | Friday, Dec. 15-Saturday, Dec. 30 | 4-8 p.m. | Greenville Zoo, 150 Cleveland Park Dr., Greenville | $10-$12 | Explore the zoo at night with thousands of holiday lights.
  7. Holiday Movie Night: “Home Alone” | Friday, Dec. 15 | 7:30 p.m. | Six & Twenty Distillery, 556 Perry Ave., B103, Greenville | Free | Grab a cocktail,and settle in to watch the Christmas classic, “Home Alone.”
  8. Holiday at Peace | Friday, Dec. 15-Sunday, Dec. 17 | Times vary | Peace Center, 300 S Main St., Greenville | $20-$65 | Enjoy performances by Ansley Burns, Shayna Steele, the Greenville Youth Chorale, and the International Ballet at Holiday at Peace, Greenville’s seasonal tradition.*
Saturday, Dec. 16
  1. WinterFest | Saturday, Dec. 16 | 11 a.m.-5 p.m. | Pangaea Brewing Company, 115 Welborn St., Greenville | Free | Shop local holiday vendors, take a picture with Santa, and enjoy festive food and drink specials.
  2. Skating on the Big Ice | Saturday, Dec. 16-Saturday, Dec. 30 | Times vary | Bon Secours Wellness Arena, 650 N. Academy St., Greenville | $15 | Lace up your skates and hit the big ice with your friends and family.
  3. Toasty Farmer’s Market | Saturday, Dec. 16-Saturday, Aug. 17 | Times vary | Fireforge Crafted Beer, 311 E. Washington St., Greenville | Free | Shop 30+ vendors, sip a drink from Coffee Coffee, and grab a bite.
Sunday, Dec. 17
  1. Gingerbread House Workshop | Sunday, Dec. 17 + Wednesday, Dec. 20 | Times vary | Couture Cakes of Greenville, 1325 Miller Rd., Ste. H, Greenville | $65-$85 | Let the experts help as you decorate with your friends and family and get into the holiday spirit.
  2. Simpsonville’s Christmas Parade | Sunday, Dec. 17 | 3-5 p.m. | Main Street, Simpsonville | Free | Celebrate Christmas Through the Decades as local businesses and community groups parade through downtown Simpsonville.
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Seasonal
 
Asked
 
Would you catch a high-speed train to Charlotte or Atlanta?
Earlier this week, we told you the high-speed railway between Charlotte and Atlanta got new funding from the White House to continue exploring the route. Would you utilize this form of transportation?

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Holiday house shopping? Add these 4 properties to your list
Slideshow of an aerial lot and three exterior shots of homes for sale around Greenville, SC.
We’re picturing spending next Christmas at home on one of these stunning lots. | Photo by Ben Ivins Photography
There’s nothing like the thrill of last-minute shopping, so don’t sweat — there’s still time to find your dream home in the Upstate.

Here are four homes we’re hoping to see under the tree on Christmas morning:
  1. The ultimate canvas for your lakefront masterpiece | Listing Agent: Diane Bostrom
  2. Custom modern farmhouse on nearly 25 level acres | Listing Agent: Joan Herlong
  3. Elegant, new custom home on 0.5+ acres | Listing Agent: Christy Henderson
  4. Augusta Road area home on a serene cul-de-sac street | Listing Agent: Grace Herlong Loveless
 
The Buy
 
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