Spruce up your holiday traditions. | Photo by WNC Farmers Market
It’s almost time for your winter nights to be taken up by static, stress, and holiday shopping traffic. No need to close your eyes to head to a Christmas tree farm, because we have several that are a quick road trip from Greenville.
Here are 10+ places to choose and chop your very own Christmas tree:
As we support our Western NC neighbors and their businesses after Hurricane Helene, remember to confirm your plans before you go. Plus, the NC Christmas Tree Association has a directory of more farms, including some further away.
Pints & Poses | 6-7 p.m. | The Pub for What Ales You | $15 | Find your flow with this guided yoga class and enjoy a pint of your favorite beer afterwards.
Books Over Drinks with Noelle Salazar | 7:30-9 p.m. | M. Judson Booksellers | $30 | Spend an evening with this author as she discusses her book, “The Lies We Leave Behind.”
In the Nick of Time: Holiday Art Market | Thursday, Nov. 21-Saturday, Dec. 21 | 10 a.m.-6 p.m. | Good Art Co. | Free entry | Shop 100+ giftable artworks and local goods for that hard to shop for person in your life.
Friday, Nov. 22
Gilded Permanent Jewelry Pop Up | 3-6 p.m. | Sun and Soil Plant Parlor | Free entry | Treat yourself to a new piece of permanent jewelry as you shop for plants.
Saturday, Nov. 23
Tap 2 Tap Fun Run | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | The Community Tap Trailside | Free entry | Bring a canned food item for Project Host and run from the Community Tap Trailside to the Community Tap in Travelers Rest.
Sushi Workshop | 6:30-8 p.m. | Carolina Bauernhaus | $35+ | Learn traditional techniques and create your own rolls in this hands-on class.
International Ballet’s snowflakes will dance across the Peace Center stage this December, joined by principal guest artists Victoria Jaiani and Brooklyn Mack. | Photo by Kristen Laing
Presented by Greenville’s International Ballet, this beloved classic returns to the Peace Center from Friday, Dec. 13 to Sunday, Dec. 15.
Follow Clara and the Nutcracker Prince on a journey to the Kingdom of Sweets, encountering thrilling sword fights and enchanting snowflakes along the way.
Greenville County Schools gave the green light to a proposed $1.5 billion “makeover” along Laurens Road. What’s next? Greenville City Council is expected to vote on the project on Monday, Dec. 9 + construction could begin in 2025. (Greenville Journal)
Traffic
Your next drive to Charlotte (hey, CLTtoday) just got smoother. Northbound lanes of I-85 in the Gaffney area reopened after years of construction. The $480 million widening project began in 2017 and wrapped up just in time for Thanksgiving travel. (WYFF 4)
Civic
Greenville County Council will vote on giving tax incentives to five companies that want to invest a collective $509 million in Greenville County. Right now, all of the companies are operating under code names. See how many jobs each (unnamed) company will bring to our area if given final approval on Tuesday, Dec. 3. (Greenville Journal)
Number
$12.7 million. That’s how much the US Postal Service says it’s investing in its mail processing + distribution center on Dairy Drive as part of its 10-year “Delivering for America plan,” which aims to modernize the nation’s postal network. (Greenville Journal)
Announced
Congratulations to Anne T., the winner of two tickets to the Mushroom showdown at the inaugural Mushroom Festival. She spore-tacularly answered all five questions correctly in our mushroom quiz.
Cause
Did you know? Lowes Foods is raising money for Hurricane Helene relief through Pouring for Neighbors. Head to any Beer Den in North Carolina or South Carolina to grab a pint of the craft beer on Tap No. 1, and $1 per pour will be donated to Feeding America.*
Shop
A sports gift your kids won’t put down: Dribbleup’s top-selling Smart Basketball. Unlock thousands of interactive drills led by real coaches — it’s 60% off for the holidays.*
Category
Seasonal
🎁 Holiday gifting class is in session
Including the best headphones and a dorm-friendly basketball hoop. | Graphic by 6AM City
From classroom-approved water bottles to great campus attire, shop the best holiday gifts for students.
The perfect day in Greenville doesn’t exist. Imagine spending an entire day saying “yes” and experiencing all our city has to offer. That’s what the new “YES DAY” is all about with special deals on local experiences, sweet treats, and even places to stay if you’re looking to turn your day into a staycation. Start planning now for the special offers available in early 2025. Here’s my perfect “YES DAY:"
