Explore the directory + start your giving journey. | Photo provided by Greater Good Greenville
A first-of-its-kind giving tool just launched in Greenville — and it’s exactly what holiday hearts have been waiting for.
Meet Give Greenville, a brand-new, charitable directory created by Greater Good Greenville in response to overwhelming community demand. Featuring 70+ local nonprofits (and growing), the platform puts trusted Upstate causes at your fingertips so you can give with confidence all season long — and all year round.
Why it matters
The holidays are peak giving season in the Upstate, and now generosity can go further, faster. Scroll by impact area — from arts + culture and environment to housing, food insecurity, mental health and more — learn what each organization does, and donate securely in just a few clicks.
Whether you’re giving once, monthly, or in someone’s honor, the path to meaningful change just got clearer.
Bright Eyes Belly Dance | 7-8:30 p.m. | No Vacancy on Commerce, Liberty | Free | Enjoy a night of mesmerizing moves, good vibes, and give belly dancing a try if you’re feeling brave.*
Kaleo Coffeehouse is now open in Fountain Inn. The bright, cozy new space features handcrafted coffees and new seasonal sips on Main Street.
Real Estate
A new forecast from realtor.com says Greenville home sales could dip 8.1% next year, but prices may still rise 3.1%. The Upstate remains a hot market, and a combination of rising incomes, easing mortgage rates, and slower price growth is shaping up for a slow-but-steady step toward improved affordability. (The Post and Courier Greenville)
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$45. That’s the fee you’ll owe at TSA checkpoints starting in February if you show up without a REAL ID and still want to fly. Save yourself the cash (and the hassle) by securing your REAL ID in Greenville ahead of travel time.
Seasonal
Pop-up Lucy Anne’s is teaming up with Scoundrel for a one-night Feast of the Seven Fishes on Wednesday, Dec. 17, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. — a collaborative menu by Chef Michael Rednak and Chef Joe Cash at the Michelin-starred spot. Tickets are now live on Resy.
Eat
Craving a slice of ‘za? Chowhound just named its top hole-in-the-wall pizza spot in South Carolina, and a pizzeria in Charleston (hey, CHStoday) claimed the title. We think they’re sleeping on Greenville’s pizza scene — peruse our pizza guide to find your new favorite slice.
Featured Listing
A spacious, full-service office studio is now available at 1278 Pendleton St. in the Village of West Greenville. The second-floor, multi-tenant suite combines three rooms — including an optional conference space — with signage, utilities, internet, and janitorial services included.
Cats are naturally mysterious — but their health doesn’t have to be. With Basepaws Cat DNA Test, you’ll uncover your cat’s breed mix, genetic traits, and potential health risks that other tests miss. Get 47% off for Cyber Week and gain science-backed insights into your feline’s health.*
Plan Ahead
Catch a festive parade
He’s making a list, checking it twice, and hoppin’ on a float. | Photo by the City of Greenville
Santa Claus has a busy weekend ahead with just about every Greenville County city and town celebrating with parades:
Mauldin’s Christmas Parade | Saturday, Dec. 6 | 2 p.m. | Holland Road | Free | This parade starts at Golden Strip Career Center and ends at BridgeWay Station.
Greenville’s Poinsettia Christmas Parade | Saturday, Dec. 6 | 6:30-8 p.m. | Main Street | Free | Celebrate a decades-long tradition featuring festive floats, marching groups, holiday characters, and joyful community spirit filling downtown with cheer.
Greer’s Christmas Parade | Sunday, Dec. 7 | 2:30-4 p.m. | West Poinsett Street | Free | This year’s parade is “Twelve Days of Christmas” themed.
Simpsonville’s Christmas Parade | Sunday, Dec. 7 | 3-5 p.m. | Main Street | Free | Get into the spirit with festive floats, performances, awards voting, and Santa’s first appearance in a beloved hometown parade experience.
A foaming toilet cleaner that tackles stains, rings, and odors with zero scrubbing. Splash Foam Cleaner offers a hands-free way to achieve a sparkling clean toilet in three easy steps: pour, let it foam, and flush. It’s that easy.
Do you remember the answers to our most popular quizzes of 2025?
We’re guessing Mary F., Deborah H., and Brittany H. read GVLtoday every single morning, because they were the first three people to answer all five questions correctly on our 2025 Wrapped quiz. It may be our hardest quiz ever.
Did you know you can have a “Home Alone” staycation right here in Greenville? Enjoy a ride through town in a Greenville Limo, stop into OP Taylors to shop, indulge in a cheese pizza from Sidewall, and end the night with an over-the-top ice cream sundae in your room at the Westin Poinsett.
Movie marathon, anyone? | GIF via Tumblr
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