House Divided | 10 a.m. | PKL Park | Free entry | Root for your favorite team in front of the big screen and grab a bite + a brew.
It’s a Pink Party! | 11 a.m.-9 p.m. | LiLi + KoKo Boutique + Bubbles, Simpsonville | Free entry | Enjoy discounts, giveaways, and prizes all weekend long.
United Community Ice on Main | 11 a.m.-10 p.m. | Village Green | $10+ | Join in this annual tradition by hitting the ice on this outdoor rink in the heart of downtown.
Sunday, Dec. 1
The Village Christmas Market | 2-9 p.m. | The Rabbit Hole | Free entry | Spend your afternoon at this bustling event filled with live music, a bonfire, and a Christmas tree lot.
Rhythm & Reminisce Masquerade Edition | 8:30 p.m.-12 a.m. | Greenville Marriott | $25+ | Enjoy a night of elegance, culture, and soulful vibes, where the charm of the past meets the excitement of the present.
Monday, Dec. 2
Ceramic Dog Bowls Class | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | The Dapper Dog, Mauldin | $42+ | Make your own ceramic pet bowl from scratch and give Santa Paws a hand.
Canadian Brass | 7:30 p.m. | Peace Center | $35+ | Enjoy original arrangements and signature takes on beloved holiday classics such as “I’ll Be Home for Christmas,” “Charlie Brown Christmas,” “Silver Bells, “Songs of Hanukkah,” and “Jingle Bell Rock.”
A banana duct-taped to a wall sold for $6.2 million this month. We’re not art critics, but we’re pretty sure you don’t need to pay that much to see good art around Greenville. (Smithsonian Magazine)
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Have you been eyeing our guide to 35+ volunteer opportunities in Greenville? You’re not alone. According to a new study by AmeriCorps, formal volunteering and informal helping (think: helping your neighbor rake the leaves) are on the rise again after dipping in 2021 due to COVID-19.
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Retirees welcome. Greenville is the No. 30 top place to retire, at least according to a study by US News & World Report. Check out some of our favorite activities for retired locals.
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It would cost you nearly $50,000 to buy all the gifts from the “12 Days of Christmas” — up 3.6% from last year. Or you could just peruse our gift guide. Sorry, no partridges in pear trees here. (Tegna)
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Let your kids find their inner ceramicist. | Photo via @hollowedearth
Ah, to be a kid again. From major attractions like the Children’s Museum of the Upstate to hidden gems like Flying Rabbit Adventures, there’s something in Greenville for children of all ages. You’ll have no trouble entertaining the youngsters with this list of 22 kid-friendly activities around the 864.
Educational activities
Greenville Zoo, 150 Cleveland Park Dr. | Family memberships available Visit red pandas, orangutans, and lions at this 14-acre zoo. Plus, learn more about wildlife through youth education programs. Kids will remember seeing their favorite animals.
All about the arts
Greenville County Museum of Art, 420 College St. | Free Whether a child is enrolled in Art Camp — think: three days of creating art — or exploring the gallery, the GCMA is the young artist’s paradise. Kids will remember creating their first masterpiece.
Great outdoors
Paris Mountain State Park, 2401 State Park Rd. | $3.50+ Foster a love for the great outdoors with fishing, kayaking, and hiking. Kids will remember an epic camping trip.
Yourfavorite thing on Oprah’s Favorite Things list for 2024. We’re seeing goodies like fluffy mittens and paint-by-numbers portraits. Psst — Oprah’s also picked finds from small businesses, like a hot chocolate collection made by Asheville, NC’s French Broad Chocolate.
