Get your fuzzy socks and hot cocoa ready, Greenville. From light displays and holiday performances to festive parties and winter wonderlands, this is by far the coziest season in our city.
Gather the family and friends to celebrate what makes the holiday season special with this guide featuring 50+ winter events.
Holiday happenings
United Community Ice on Main | Tuesday, Dec. 3-Monday, Jan. 20 | Village Green
Hit the ice on this outdoor rink in the heart of downtown.
2024 Annual Christmas Parade | Wednesday, Dec. 4 | Downtown Fountain Inn
Pro tip: Get your viewing spot early because last year, 6,000+ people enjoyed the festivities.
Simpsonville Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony | Thursday, Dec. 5 | Simpsonville Arts Center
The 22.5-ft tree will be lit as families enjoy a “Christmas Carol Medley” sing-along, a “Letters to Santa” station, and hot chocolate + cookies.
Night of Lights | Friday, Dec. 6 | Downtown Greenville
Light the City of Greenville’s official tree in front of M. Judson as you enjoy food trucks and vendors, live music, and a special visit from Santa Claus.
Greer Christmas Tree Lighting | Friday, Dec. 6 | Downtown Greer
Enjoy crafts, train rides, carolers, an ice sculpture demonstration, festive food + drinks, and a grand entrance from Santa Claus himself.
Poinsettia Christmas Parade | Saturday, Dec. 7 | Downtown Greenville
A 75+ year tradition, kick off the start of the holiday season in Greenville with holiday floats and family-friendly activities.
A Very Grateful Christmas! | Saturday, Dec. 7 | Grateful Brew
Get your photo taken with Santa and sip on holiday beer and coffee offerings (or hot cocoa for the kids), all benefiting YouthBASE.
Greer Christmas Parade | Sunday, Dec. 8 | Downtown Greer
Ring in the holiday season with this parade themed “An Elfish Christmas.”
Simpsonville’s Christmas Parade | Sunday, Dec. 8 | Downtown Simpsonville
This “Christmas Through the Decades” parade will feature local businesses and family fun.
Skating on the Big Ice | Saturday, Dec. 21-Thursday, Dec. 26 | Bon Secours Wellness Arena
Skate on the ice where the Swamp Rabbits play.
Holiday markets
The Village Christmas Market | Tuesday, Dec. 3-Tuesday, Dec. 24 | The Village of West Greenville
Shop local vendors, enjoy live music, warm up by the fire, and pick out the perfect spruce from the Christmas tree lot.
In the Nick of Time: Holiday Art Market | Wednesday, Dec. 4-Saturday, Dec. 21 | Good Art Co.
Shop 100+ giftable artworks and local goods for that hard to shop for person in your life.
Holiday Fair and Kringle Village | Thursday, Dec. 5-Saturday, Dec. 7 | Greenville Convention Center
Peruse 400+ vendor booths, explore the North Pole kids zone, indulge in festive food and drinks, and enjoy family-fun entertainment.
Indie Craft Parade | Friday, Dec. 6-Sunday, Dec. 22 | 2909 Old Buncombe Rd.
Shop the pop-up every weekend + enjoy even more vendors at the pop-up markets on Dec. 7 and Dec. 14 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
A Merry Mauldin Christmas: Holiday Market and Tree Lighting | Thursday, Dec. 5 | Mauldin Cultural Center
Enjoy live holiday music, a holiday market, pictures with Santa, the annual tree lighting, and some jolly extras that will help make your spirits bright.
Greenville Christmas Market | Friday, Dec. 6-Tuesday, Dec. 31 | Grand Bohemian Lodge
Enjoy live music, local vendors, holiday-themed food and beverages, and photos with Santa Claus.
Yule Celebration + Holiday Market | Friday, Dec. 6 | Carolina Bauernhaus Greenville
Listen to live music from Emigré + enjoy a Yule log workshop, holiday market, and special menu.
Greer Farmers Market Christmas Festival | Saturday, Dec. 7-Sunday, Dec. 8 | Greer City Park
Shop 70+ vendors as you enjoy live music and seasonal activities.
Holiday TD Saturday Market | Saturday, Dec. 14 | Downtown Greenville
Shop local vendors at this holiday version of the Saturday market.
Travelers Rest Christmas Market | Saturday, Dec. 14 | Trailblazer Park
It’s the largest market of the year for the TR Farmers Market with 110+ artisan vendors.
Christmas Holiday Market | Saturday, Dec. 21 | Gather GVL
‘Tis the season for a family gathering with local vendors and Gather’s food + beverage tenants.
Seasonal pop-up bars
Miracle at Southernside | Tuesday, Dec. 3-Monday, Dec. 23 | Southernside Brewing Co.
Get ready to jingle all the way with seasonal handcrafted cocktails, more sparkle than your grandma‘s tinsel, and special events throughout the month.
How the Grinch Stole GVL | Tuesday, Dec. 3-Wednesday, Jan. 1 | Group Therapy Pub & Playground
The pub + playground has been decked + the calendar has been filled with special events to celebrate the Grinch’s season.
Elf’d Up | Tuesday, Dec. 3-Wednesday, Jan. 1 | Up on the Roof
Enjoy wall-to-wall holiday cheer including Instagram-worthy photo opportunities, Christmas-themed drink specials, and more tacky sweaters than you’ll know what to do with.
Sithmas | Friday, Dec. 6 | Liability Brewing Company
This annual seasonal beer release party features Star Wars-inspired brews and cocktails.
Festive shows
The Greenville Symphony presents: “Holiday at Peace” | Friday, Dec. 6-Sunday, Dec. 8 | Peace Concert Hall
The Greenville Symphony pulls out all the festive stops to ring in the season with the orchestra, vocalists, and dancers weaving a narrative celebrating the magic of the season.
Holiday Swing featuring Duke Ellington’s “Nutcracker Suite” | Saturday, Dec. 14 | Centre Stage
Haul out the holly with the Greenville Jazz Collective Big Band as they introduce Upstate South Carolina to the unforgettable “Nutcracker Suite” as interpreted by jazz legend Duke Ellington.
A John Legend Christmas with Adam Blackstone | Monday, Dec. 16 | Peace Center
Performing alongside a four-piece band, Legend will deliver holiday classics from his hit album, “A Legendary Christmas.”
Candlelight Holiday Special | Thursday, Dec. 19 | The Westin Poinsett Hotel
Discover music inspired by winter and the holiday spirit while under the gentle glow of candlelight.
