What to expect

For the kids

Holiday treats

• The Gingerbread Man (Think: An iced coffee cocktail with a hint of gingerbread)
• Santa’s Little Helper (Think: Spiked hot chocolate)
• Snowball Fight (Think: A sorbet mimosa)

• The Holiday Pail (a bucket of sweet treats)
• Herb-roasted prime rib au jus (with green beans and mashed potatoes)

• Governor’s School Wind Ensemble and Sinfonia Chamber Orchestra Concert | Tuesday, Dec. 5 | 7:30 p.m. | Gunter Theatre, Peace Center, 300 S. Main St., Greenville | Free | The Governor’s School Wind Ensemble and Sinfonia Chamber Orchestra will present their fall concert.
• Festival of the Trees | Tuesday, Dec. 5-Monday, Dec. 25 | 12 a.m.-11:59 p.m. | Multiple locations | Free | Stroll through the decorated trees lining the Courtyard Marriott Downtown and Hyatt Regency Greenville.

• Winter Wonderland | Wednesday, Dec. 6-Wednesday, Nov. 13 | Times vary | Historic Kilgore Lewis House, 560 N. Academy St., Greenville | Free entry | Experience a one-of-a-kind Christmas in Greenville’s historic home owned by The Greenville Garden Council.
• Greenville Swamp Rabbits vs. Cincinnati Cyclones | Wednesday, Dec. 6 | 7:05 p.m. | Bon Secours Wellness Arena, 650 N. Academy St., Greenville | $18-$52 | Break up your week with some Swamp Rabbits Hockey.

• Grand Menorah Lighting | Thursday, Dec. 7 | 5:30 p.m. | Hampton Station, 1320 Hampton Ave. Ext., Greenville | Free | Step into the enchanting world of festive lights and joy at this inaugural Grand Menorah Lighting + enjoy light refreshments.
• The Traveling She Shed’s December Craft Event | Thursday, Dec. 7 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Cartwright Food Hall, 215 Trade St., Greer | $50 | Connect and craft as you make a yarn tassel Christmas tree sign and a matching Christmas tree and bead garland.
• Sip and Shop | Thursday, Dec. 7 | 11 a.m.-5 p.m. | L’optique Greenville, 121 E McBee Ave, Greenville | Free | Take advantage of major frame and lens discounts at this end of year sale while sipping on refreshments from The Whale.*

• World WONDERLand | Saturday, Dec. 9 | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | The Children’s Museum of the Upstate, 300 College St., Greenville | $12-$15 | Take a photo with Santa Claus and celebrate winter holidays celebrated around the world at TCMU’s World WONDERLand.*

• Holiday at Peace | Friday, Dec. 15 - Sunday, Dec. 17 | 7:30 p.m. | Peace Center, 300 S Main St., Greenville | $20.00 - $65.00 | Enjoy performances by Ansley Burns, Shayna Steele, the Greenville Youth Chorale, and the International Ballet at Holiday at Peace, Greenville’s seasonal tradition.*

• Financially: A one-time donation or monthly draft with your Y membership (you can also make a pledge to be invoiced at a later date or give a stock gift).
• Donating your time: Take advantage of the Y’s many volunteer opportunities.

• Coupe’s Corner — an “upscale, local hangout” — opens today at 111 Augusta St. (the former Smiley’s Acoustic Cafe location). The food menu will consist of mostly small plates + the bar will feature classic cocktails, wine by the glass, and beer. (The Post and Courier Greenville)

• BridgeWay Station — located at 1000 Via Corso Ave., Simpsonville — will let it snow at its inaugural “Christmas at BridgeWay” celebration on Friday, Dec. 8 from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. Activities include train rides, holiday crafts, visits with Santa, and a “Santa Paws Competition” for the best-dressed pets.

• We have good news for Cateran’s fans: Cateran’s Southern Home Cooking will open Thursday, Dec. 7. In addition to its new name, the longtime Greenville buffet — located at 1418 Wade Hampton Blvd. — has been remodeled and is under new ownership after the restaurant closed in March.

• Both Clemson and Carolina Men’s Basketball teams are undefeated going into tomorrow’s game. The No. 24 Tigers will host the Gamecocks at Littlejohn Coliseum at 8 p.m. and the game will broadcast on the ACC Network.

• Indaco will host its first Feast of Seven Fishes on Thursday, Dec. 14 at 6 p.m. Experience this Italian holiday tradition featuring a multi-course, family-style, seafood-focused dinner with wine pairings.

• Check your list twice. The Travelers Rest Farmers Market’s Christmas Market is this Saturday, Dec. 9 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. and features 100+ local makers (making it the largest market of the year).

• Food Network’s Jason Smith — who won “Holiday Baking Championship” and “Food Network Star” + judges “Best Baker in America” — will hold a book signing for his new cookbook, “Lord Honey: Traditional Southern Recipes with a Country Bling Twist,” at Mast General Store tomorrow, Dec. 6 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

• Miracle at Southernside’s family-friendly Holiday Bash is Saturday, Dec. 23. Head to the pop-up Christmas bar for a visit from Mr. and Mrs. Claus, drink specials, holiday music, and a bounce house for the kids.

• International Ballet’s “The Nutcracker” is this weekend, Friday, Dec. 8-Sunday, Dec. 10, at the Peace Center. Limited tickets remain to see Artistic Director Vlada Kysselova’s production featuring glittering costumes and hand-painted sets.

• The Grub Box is now open at The Warehouse at Vaughn’s (in the former Southern Kitchen space) and is serving American fare. We hear the brisket smothered fries are a must-order.

• Bike, bus, or train — which mode of Greenville transportation won a Mario Kart-inspired race based on cost, time, productivity, and efficiency? Watch to find out.

• Have an active loved one on your shopping list? Upway delivers rigorously inspected, certified, and 99% pre-assembled e-bikes from top brands (think: Specialized, Aventon, and Super73) directly to your doorstep — with free express shipping when you use code TREE.*

• Christ Church Episcopal School is hiring a Part Time Track and Field Distance Coach. The ideal candidate is a dedicated coach willing to shape student-athletes into well-rounded runners and leaders while further developing the program. Interested in applying? Send your resume to Head Coach, Darrell Durham.*

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