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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.”
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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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