The holiday season can be overwhelming. There are so many parades to be attended, Santa’s to be sat upon and plays to help set the Christmas mood. Below you will find plenty of events to partake in all over the Upstate:
Nov. 8- Dec. 22
Indie Craft Parade
10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Fridays- Sundays
2909 Old Buncombe Road, Greenville
Nov. 23- Dec.30
St. Francis Festival of Trees
Daily
Courtyard Marriott Downtown, Embassy Suites Downtown, Hampton Inn & Suites – RiverPlace and Hyatt Regency
Nov. 30
Holiday Flea
11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Nov. 30 and Dec. 7
Forty unique local artisans and crafters
Swamp Rabbit Cafe & Grocery: 205 Cedar Lane Road
Free to attend
“A Charlie Brown Christmas”
10 a.m. & 1:30 p.m.
Nov. 30 – Dec. 1, Dec. 7 – Dec. 8
Adult: $28; Child: $19
Gunter Theatre: 300 S Main St, Greenville
Dec. 1
Simpsonville Annual Christmas Parade
3 – 5:30 p.m.
Main Street, Simpsonville
Free to attend
Dec. 2
Robert Earl Keen: Countdown to Christmas
7:30 p.m.
$25-$45
Peace Concert Hall, Peace Center: 300 S Main St, Greenville
Dec. 4
Fountain Inn Chamber Christmas Parade
5:30 p.m.
Main Street, Fountain Inn
Free to attend
Dec. 5
Martinis & Mistletoe
7 – 9 p.m.
Hyatt Regency Greenville, Studio 220: 220 N Main St, Greenville
Tickets are $50 per person
Holiday Fair Greenville
Dec. 5-6 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Dec. 7 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
1 Exposition Drive, Greenville
Adults: $6 Senior citizens (60 +): $5
Free for children 12 and younger
Simpsonville Tree Lighting Ceremony
6 – 7 p.m.
Hosted by Discover Simpsonville
Simpsonville City Hall: 118 N.E. Main St.
Free to attend
Fountain Inn Tree Lighting
5:30 p.m.
Depot Street, downtown Fountain Inn
Free to attend
Pictures at Santa’s Workshop
5 – 8 p.m.
December 5-6
Free admission with photos purchased from Pro Shots Studios
Mauldin Cultural Center: 101 E. Butler Road, Mauldin
Holiday Oyster Roast and Pizza Party
5 – 9 p.m.
Upcountry Provisions: 6809 State Park Road, Travelers Rest
$25 per person to enter, includes food, or $5 per person entry fee to see the show;
food and beverage purchases a la carte
“A Holly Jolly Christmas”
Centre Stage: 501 River St. Greenville
Times & Dates:
- Dec. 5-7, 12-13, 19-20: 8 p.m.
- Dec. 8 and 15: 3 p.m.
- Dec. 14 and 21: 2 & 8 p.m.
$25.50-$38.50 + $3.50 online charge
Peace Interlude: Branford Marsalis
Peace Center Campus: 300 S Main St, Greenville
5:15 p.m.
Free
Dec. 6
Night of Lights
5 – 8 p.m. * Tree lighting at 6:30 p.m.
Main Street, Greenville
This event will include:
- Live music
- Food trucks
- Coffee Underground
Hosted by Mayor Knox White
Free to attend
Annual Christmas Carol Sing & Lighting
Presented by Bob Jones University: 1700 Wade Hampton Blvd., Greenville
6:30 p.m.
Free to attend
Christmas in Greer Tree Lighting
5 – 8 p.m
Greer City Park: 301 E Poinsett St.
From 5-7 p.m. you can enjoy the following:
- Holiday craft stations
- Inflatables
- Greer Relief S’mores
- Plate 108 cookie decorating
Santa will arrive at the park at 7:15 p.m.
Children under 16 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian at all times
Pets are not permitted
Free to attend
Vintage Christmas Fest
Dec. 6
5 – 8 p.m
Grace Hall: 108 Trade St., Greer
General admission; free with an encouraged donation of non-perishable food items or unwrapped toys
Early bird special: 10 a.m. – noon with $5 donation entry for attendees
General Admission: Noon – 8:30 p.m.
(until Santa leaves)
Santa will visit with kids in Grace Hall after the tree lighting: 8 p.m.
Dec. 7
General admission: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Merry Market
Younts Center for Performing Arts: 315 N. Main St., Fountain Inn
Dec. 6: 5 – 9 p.m.
Dec. 7: Noon-9 p.m.
Dec. 8: 1 – 5 p.m.
“A Carolina Christmas at the Younts”
Younts Center for Performing Arts: 315 N. Main St., Fountain Inn
Dec. 6-7: 7:30 p.m.
Dec. 8: 6:30 p.m.
Tickets $20/$25
Mauldin Christmas Tree Lighting
Mauldin Amphitheater: 101 E. Butler Rd
6 p.m.
Bring a stadium chair for the ceremony
Free to attend
Holiday Market
Mauldin Cultural Center: 101 E. Butler Rd
5-8 p.m.
Holiday gifts, arts, crafts and edibles
Free to attend
Christmas in the Park
5-7 p.m.
235 Trailblazer Drive, Travelers Rest
Will include:
- Free kids ride on the Polar Express Train
- Santa will be in the pavilion for photos
- Food trucks on hand
Free to attend
The Nutcracker
Peace Center, Concert Hall: 300 S Main St, Greenville
Dec. 6-7: 7:30 p.m.
Dec. 8: 3 p.m.
$19-$72
Dec. 7
Greenville Poinsettia Christmas Parade
6-7:30 p.m.
Main Street, from Augusta to North
Free
Teddy Bear Luncheon
11 a.m.
Hyatt Regency Greenville, Studio 220: 220 N Main St, Greenville
$15 adults; $10 children ages 3-12
Any child who donates a new stuffed animal will get a photo with Santa
Breakfast with Santa presented by The Little Gym of Green
9-10:30 a.m.
Hosted by and held at the Greenville Zoo: 150 Cleveland Park Drive, Greenville
Tickets are $25 and include:
- Breakfast served by Texas Roadhouse
- Up close and personal time with Santa
Hosted by The Children’s Museum of the Upstate
8-9:30 a.m. / 9:30-11 a.m. Dec. 7 & 14
10-11:30 a.m. Dec. 8 & Dec. 15
The Children’s Museum of the Upstate: 300 College St., Greenville
Call 864-233-7755 to register
Includes:
- Hot buffet breakfast
- Pictures with Santa
- Hot chocolate and coffee bar
- Story time and singalong
- Caroling
- Holiday crafts
$25 per member /$32 nonmember adult
$28 per nonmember child
Breakfast with Santa – Simpsonville
8:30-10:30 a.m.
Simpsonville Activity Center: 310 W. Curtis St., Simpsonville
$6 for ages 13 and older; $4 for ages 3-12; free for ages 2 and under
For more information, call 864-967-9533
Pancakes with Santa – Fountain Inn
8 a.m.
Sweet Catherine’s: 111 S. Main St., Fountain Inn
Each family will have time to spend with Santa
Breakfast will include:
- Pancakes
- Sausage
- Fruit
- Hot cocoa, milk, orange juice or coffee
Reservation only; please call 862-0777.
$16.50 for adults and children; children 2 and younger eat for free
Mauldin Christmas Parade
2-4 p.m.
Starts at Mauldin High School and ends at the Mauldin Cultural Center
Free to attend
Free Photos with Santa
4-6 p.m.
Re/Max Results of Travelers Rest will offer free photos with Santa at the office: 228 S Main St , Travelers Rest
Free
Dec. 8
Greer Christmas Parade
2:30 p.m.
Beginning at Poinsett and Memorial Drive, ending at North Main & Cunningham Dr.
Free
Dec. 10
“Spirit of Christmas”
7:30 p.m.
Fountain Inn First Baptist Church: 206 N. Weston St., Fountain Inn
General admission Adult $15 Senior $12 Students free with paying adult or senior
Dec. 12
“A Christmas Carol”
φ Dec. 12-Dec. 22
Greenville Theatre: 444 College St., Greenville
Dec. 13
“The Nutcracker: Once Upon a Time in Greenville”
Peace Center: 300 S Main St, Greenville
Dec. 13: 9:45 a.m., educational show 7 p.m. full performance
Dec. 14: full performances 2 and 7 p.m.
Tickets: $20-$55 $10 for educational show
Santa in the Lobby 2019
Noon-4:30 p.m.
Greer CPW: 301 McCall St., Greer
Enjoy free snacks/photos with Santa
Bring an unwrapped toy to be distributed through Greer Police Department’s Cops for Tots program
“A Mauldin Family Christmas”
Mauldin Cultural Center: 101 E. Butler Road, Mauldin
Dec. 13-14, 19-21: 8 p.m.
Dec. 15: 3 p.m.
Tickets: $15
Dec. 14
Travelers Rest Annual Christmas Parade
11 a.m .-1 p.m.
Main Street, Travelers Rest
Parade will depart Main and Roe Road
Free to attend
A Very Merry Local Christmas Market
1 – 4:30 p.m.
235 Wilhelm Winter St., Travelers Rest
Purchase local, unique items and gifts from vendors
Food trucks
Santa appearance from 2–4 p.m.
Free to attend
Riverside Baptist Church Christmas Concert
7 p.m.
Riverside Baptist Church: 1249 S. Suber Road, Greer
Bring a new, unwrapped toy to donate to the Toys for Tots drive
Free to attend
“A Carolina Christmas”
Dec. 14 – 15
The Spinning Jenny: 107 Cannon St, Greer
General Admission: $20
Breakfast with Santa
Hosted by Life Kidz Wol Ministries
9-11 a.m.
1023 W. Georgia Road, Simpsonville
To RSVP, call 864-963-8507
Free photos with Santa
Lunch with Santa at Fluor Field
12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Fluor Field: 945 S Main St, Greenville
Lunch with Santa includes an all-you-can-eat lunch buffet complete with:
- Hamburger, Hot Dog and Pulled Pork sliders
- Strawberry Goat Cheese Salad
- Mac n Cheese, Cole Slaw and Fries
- Gourmet Cookies and Mini Cheesecakes
- Sweet Tea, Water and Lemonade
Take your pictures with Santa and Reedy
Crafts for the kids
Enter to win prizes
And a special treat from the Greenville Drive for all
Tickets are just $20 per person
Holiday Market On Main
9-11 a.m. & 3-7 p.m.
Main Street, Simpsonville
Includes:
- Stroll through downtown while sipping cider
- Christmas carols
- Shopping with local artisans and crafters
- Food vendors
Homemade Holiday Gifts in Simpsonville
10-11 a.m
Greenville County Library System – Simpsonville Branch: 626 N.E. Main St.
Ages 18 and over
Make cocoa-mix mason jars and trail mix gift bags. Supplies provided or bring your own.
Registration required: email simpsonville@
Free to attend
Christmas with Santa
Noon-3 p.m.
Carolina Family Services: 17 Memorial Medical Drive
Includes:
- A free picture with Santa Claus from Upstate Selfie!
- Free toy giveaway to children 16 and under from our Carolina Family Giving Tree (while supplies last)
- Free treats, goodies and more
Toy donations accepted during event
Free to attend
Winter Dance Performance at Gunter Theatre: 300 S Main St, Greenville
Dec. 14 7:30 p.m. Dec. 15 2:00 p.m.
Gunter Theatre: 300 S Main St, Greenville
Free
Dec. 16
Lindsey Stirling – Warmer in the Winter 2019
7:30pm
Peace Center, Concert Hall: 300 S Main St, Greenville
Tickets $45-$95
Dec. 17
Christmas With The Chorale
7:30pm
Mcalister Auditorium, Furman University: 3300 Poinsett Hwy, Greenville
Adult: $35; Student: $20 Children 12 & under: $5
Dec. 18
“‘Twas The Night Before Christmas”
φ Dec. 18-21: 10:30 a.m. Dec. 21: 2 p.m.
φ Greenville Theatre: 444 College St.
φ Adult: $35; Student: $20; Children 12 & under: $5
Dec. 19
The Jazzy Trinity Christmas Show
9:30-11 p.m.
Level 2 at Carolina Olive Oil: 104 S. Main St., Suite 2, Simpsonville
Tickets are $10 with a $2.24 fee
December 20
GREENVILLE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Holiday at Peace
Dec. 20-21 7:30 p.m.
Dec.22 3 p.m.
Peace Center, Concert Hall: 300 S Main St, Greenville
$18-$62
Dec. 21
The Synergy Twins Holiday Concert
Two Shows/Same Night
6:30-8 p.m. and 9:30-11 p.m.
Level 2 at Carolina Olive Oil: 104 S. Main St., Suite 2, Simpsonville
Tickets are $15 with a $2.55 fee
Must be 21 or older to attend
The Santa Run
8:30-10:30 a.m.
Kroc Center: 424 Westfield St., Greenville
Find out more information online
