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Blow ups: A tacky trend or a trendy tradition?
After Earle Street went viral last year for lining the road with giant inflatable Santas, we’re seeing other Greenville neighborhoods join in the festive fun.
Check out these photos from Chanticleer, where each street chose a different blow up theme for 2024.
On Instagram, 1,600+ of you weighed in and 81% love this trend. You also let us know about more streets blowing up this holiday season:
Holiday Flea | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | Swamp Rabbit Cafe and Grocery | Free entry | Shop from a hand-picked selection of local artisans, artists + makers
Jingle Jam | 5:30-11:30 p.m. | The Artistry Gallery and Workshops | $30+ | Celebrate the season with art, food, drinks + live music from the Reedy River String Band and The McMurry Brothers Band.
“Misery” | Saturday, Dec. 21-Sunday, Dec. 29 | Times vary | The Warehouse Theatre | $35+ | Catch this Stephen King novel-turned-play.
Sunday, Dec. 22
Rage Against the Espresso Martini | 12-3 p.m. | Cat’s Pajamas at Draper | Free entry | Raise money for the Western NC hospitality industry as you sip on these ever-popular, coffee-inspired cocktails from 12 local mixologists.
Thriftmas | 12-5 p.m. | Camperdown Plaza | Free entry | Find something unique for someone special, or do some shopping for yourself, at this pop-up from GVL Vintage Market.
Monday, Dec. 23
Holiday Karaoke | 6-9 p.m. | Gather GVL | Free entry | Sign up to sing a holiday carol with the festive lyrics displayed on Gather’s new big screen.
Tuesday, Dec. 24
Live Music | 3-6 p.m. | Smileys on the Roxx | Free entry | Sip a beverage as you listen to live music from local act The Jamie Wright Duo.
For additional recommendations for kid-friendly activities around Greenville and the Upstate, check out Kidding Around Greenville.
Educational activities
The Children’s Museum of the Upstate | Family memberships available
This museum offers kids opportunities to explore hands-on exhibits that encourage learning through play. Kids will remember flying the plane to a new country in the museum’s newest exhibit.
Greenville Zoo | Family memberships available
Visit red pandas, orangutans, and giraffes at this 14-acre zoo + learn more about wildlife through youth education programs. Kids will remember seeing their favorite animals.
And there’s even more to come. Give the gift of being in-the-know and make sure all of your friends are subscribed to GVLtoday + follow us on Instagram.
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