Cheer on the Swamp Rabbits this month. | Photo by @swamprabbits
Lucky you. You just found GVLtoday’s Plan Ahead, a list of some of the biggest events that are taking place throughout Greenville each month.
Take out your calendar, grab your day planner, or text all your friends — these are the top events we recommend heading to this month. Psst: Don’t forget to bookmark this page and come back; we update our guide monthly.
Frosty Farmer Winter Market | Saturday, Jan. 3-Saturday, April 18 | 9 a.m.-1 p.m. | McAlister Square | Free entry | Shop 100+ vendors every weekend at this indoor market.
PBR: Velocity Tour | Friday, Jan. 30-Saturday, Jan. 31 | Times vary | Bon Secours Wellness Arena | $49+ | All things rodeo returns to The Well. “Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire” in Concert | Saturday, Jan. 10 | 1 p.m. | Peace Center | $43+ | Watch the film as the score is performed live.
Amplify: A Silent Disco Benefitting United Way | Friday, Jan. 16 | 8-11 p.m. | Bon Secours Wellness Arena | $15 | The event will feature an immersive multi-channel silent disco experience with three live DJs, including DJ Sha and DJ Dee.
adidas Employee Store Holiday Open House | Tuesday, Dec. 30-Friday, Jan. 2 | Times vary | adidas Employee Store | Free | For a limited time, you can enjoy exclusive employee pricing — up to 50% off — on the latest styles, shoes, and gear for everyone on your gift list (open to the public, no reservation or pass needed).*
Got a real Christmas tree and not sure what to do with it? City of Greenville residents can use curbside pickup or drop it off at designated parks through late January. County residents can recycle trees via the Grinding of the Greens.
Holiday
If you’re looking for a way to ring in the New Year, we have a list of 35+ events, spanning from big bashes to kid-friendly balloon drops, also in our Plan Ahead.
List
Where is it legal to shoot off fireworks and when? Reference this list ahead of your New Year’s celebrations.
Development
Upstate Forever is now accepting applications for its Winter 2026 Citizens Planning Academy, a free, six-session program that dives deep on how growth and land-use decisions are made in Greenville County. Applications close Wednesday, Jan. 14 at 5 p.m.
Biz
Huntington National Bank has opened its first full-service Greenville branch at 606 S. Main St., offering teller services, personal bankers, and ATMs. The opening marks the bank’s continued expansion across SC.
Cause
Village Launch awarded $125,000 to five local entrepreneurs to help accelerate business growth. Recipients included The Clean Cupcake bakery, Full Traction trucking, The Drive Smart Academy, Corporate Stitch embroidery, and clothing business Toni and Tucker Co. (Upstate Business Journal)
Active
The YMCA of Greenville is kicking off the new year with a Membership Drive — now through the end of January, new members can join with a $0 joining fee. Enjoy full access to wellness amenities, community connection, and discounts on family programs like swim lessons, youth sports, and Y Afterschool. Snag yours.*
Number
$0. That’s how much 94% of patients pay to see a licensed dietitian with Nourish. Find a dietitian covered by insurance and build a personalized nutrition plan — a structured, supportive way to map out your 2026 wellness goals now.*
240,000+. That’s how many active job listings you can find on our Job Board. Explore openings in healthcare, education, manufacturing, and beyond. Roles for all experience levels are hiring now. Find a new gig for 2026.
The Buy
Ten minute daily language lessons, on sale for 65% off with Babbel’s New Year’s Sale. Unlock expert-built lessons, podcasts, and speaking practice to make learning a new language feel easy and actually stick — it’s a smart way to kick off the year with a habit you’ll be proud you started.*
It feels good to be back, Greenville. I’m excited to wrap up 2025 with you. A new year and new beginnings has me setting goals and prepping for 2026, and I want to know what you want to read. Reply to this email and let me know.
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