LIST: Holiday happenings from now through Christmas

There are so many holiday happenings in our area between now and Christmas. Below you will find a list. (Live video above shows Ice on Main in Downtown Greenville) This list does not include parades but you can find all the parades scheduled HERE. (If we are missing one, please email newstips@wyff4.com and we will add it) Anderson County:Western Carolina Sailing Club’s Parade of Lights: More information 10th Annual WCSC Parade of Lights for the benefit of and for collecting canned goods for the Good Neighbor Cupboard food pantry! The parade will take place on Friday night, December 6 and again on Saturday night December 7.Simpsonville:Nights of Lights at Heritage Park: More information Opening for the season on Nov. 22, Nights of Lights will welcome families and Christmas lovers of all ages through Jan. 3, 2025. The event is open to the public daily, including holidays; hours of operation are from 5 p.m. through 9 p.m. Sundays through Thursdays, and 5 p.m. through 10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Guests should purchase tickets in person at CCNB Amphitheater at Heritage Park, located at 861 SE Main Street, Simpsonville, SC, 29681. Nights of Lights is proud to be wheelchair-friendly so everyone can enjoy the holiday season. Greer:Holiday Arts Fair: More informationDec 7 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Holiday Arts Fair is located INSIDE the Center for the Arts, with approximately 20 artist vendors spread throughout the facility. Visit the food trucks in the parking lot, and stay warm while you shop for handmade gifts at the market inside.Gingerbread JamboreeTuesday, Dec. 3, 6 to 8 p.m., at 804 Trade Street.Check out the gingerbread house entries, get a free photo with Santa, and view the “Through the Eyes of a Child” Art Exhibition.Greer Farmers Market Christmas FestivalSaturday, December 7, and Sunday, December 8, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Greer City Park, 301 E. Poinsett Street.Celebrate the season while supporting local vendors at this festive outdoor market. Greer Christmas Tree LightingFriday, December 6, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Greer City Park, 301 E. Poinsett Street.Experience the Upstate’s most spectacular tree-lighting event! Activities include free holiday craft stations, roaming carolers, and a live ice sculpture carving. Enjoy s’mores and hot chocolate as you explore Greer City Park all decked out for the holidays. Santa makes his grand entrance at 7:10 p.m.Greer Christmas Tree LightingGet ready for one of the Upstate’s most spectacular Christmas events, right in the heart of Greer City Park as we welcome Santa himself!🎅🏼🎄 Join us from 5:00pm-8:00pm on Friday, December 6, 2024 for an array of festive activities:- ✨ Free Holiday Craft Stations- 🚂 Free Train Rides- 🎶 Roaming Carolers- 🎶 Musical Performers- ❄️Ice Sculpture Demonstration- ☕ Greer Relief S’mores and Hot Chocolate- 🚚 Food VendorsDon’t miss the enchanting live performances at the Amphitheater Stage from 5:00pm to 7:00pm.Santa himself will make a grand entrance to the park at 7:10pm! It’s an evening filled with holiday magic you won’t want to miss.City-sponsored events maintain a smoke-free policy, and the presence of pets is not allowed. Additionally, it’s important to note that children aged 16 and under must always be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian during these events.Individuals with disabilities who need an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication or require modifications to policies or procedures to participate in a City of Greer program, service, activity, or public meeting are encouraged to contact us at 864-968-7008. Please make this request as early as possible, but no later than 48 hours before the scheduled event. We are committed to providing equal access and ensuring everyone can fully participate.DECEMBER 7, 10am-2pmGreer City Park, 301 E Poinsett St, Greer, SC 29651, USAGreer Farmers Market Christmas FestivalFor more information, please visit 8, 10am-2pmGreer City Park, 301 E Poinsett St, Greer, SC 29651, USAGreer Farmers Market Christmas FestivalFor more information, please visit Rest: Christmas Market at Travelers Rest Farmers Market: More information Dec. 14 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.: The Very Merry Christmas Market is the largest event hosted by Travelers Rest Farmers Market each year. 120+ local artisans and food makers will converge at Trailblazer Park following the downtown Travelers Rest Christmas Parade. Visit with Santa, enjoy live music, shop for loved ones, and enjoy the Christmas season with community in the Upstate!Greenville: Ice on Main: More information United Community Ice on Main is an open outdoor ice skating rink in the heart of downtown Greenville, South Carolina. This year, this winter tradition and favorite activity of many in the Upstate will open November 25, 2024. Located at Village Green near the Courtyard Marriott, you’ll truly be skating in a winter wonderland when you come skate with us! The rink is open 7 days a week, excluding Christmas Day.Holiday Fair and Kringle Village: More information Welcome to your one stop shop for everyone on your gift list this holiday season. The Holiday Fair at the Greenville Convention Center has been an annual event in the Upstate for 55 years, and we can’t wait to celebrate the magic of the holidays with you this year, at the 55th Annual Holiday Fair. This year, we are happy to announce Kringle Holiday Village joining the experience. Come have a holly jolly time with us December 5th-7th 2024. Make your plans to join us for the ultimate vendor market in Greenville! Show Hours: Thursday 12/5 10a-9p Friday 12/6 10a-9p Saturday 12/7 10a-6pCamperdown Holiday Market: More information Join us at Camperdown Plaza on Sunday, December 1st from 11:30am-3:00pm for some Holiday cheer! We will have local vendors, live entertainment, pictures with Santa, and much more!Trans-Siberian Orchestra: More information The band will play two shows at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena on Friday, Dec. 13, at 4 p.m. and 8 p.m.Festival of Trees: More informationThe 39th annual Festival of Trees will bring the 2024 holiday season to life starting on November 22. Every year, local florists, schools and organizations sponsor and decorate over 50 trees. You can see them on display at two hotels in downtown Greenville. Take the opportunity to experience the magic of the holidays with your loved ones! Plan to see the trees at:Courtyard by Marriott at 50 W Broad St.Hyatt Regency at 220 N Main St.The trees can be viewed at any time during a hotel lobby’s open hoursMauldin: Christmas at BridgeWay: More information Christmas Market:Friday, December 13, 2pm – 8pmSaturday, December 14, 10am – 8pmSunday, December 15, 10am – 4pm A Merry Mauldin Christmas: More informationHave yourself a Merry Mauldin Christmas as we celebrate this holiday season. Join the City of Mauldin and the Greater Mauldin Chamber of Commerce December 5 from 5-8 pm for this free annual event. This year’s festivities include a holiday market, pictures with Santa, Polar Express train rides, and the annual tree lighting that will make your spirits bright!December 5, 5-8 pm- Tree Lighting, Holiday Market, Pictures with Santa, and Polar Express train rides.December 7, 9-11:30 am- Breakfast with Santa at the Ray Hopkins Mauldin Senior CenterFountain Inn: The Mill at Fountain Inn: More information Sunday, December 15th, Santa is visiting The Mill at Fountain Inn! We will have a marathon of Christmas movies on the big screen, pictures with Santa, a holiday vendor market, and hot cocoa and cookies!Cherokee County: Christmas Tree Lighting: : More information Tuesday, Dec. 3 at the County Administration Building from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Includes: Hot chocolate, Christmas music, inflatables, letter to Santa, Santa visit.Pickens: Holiday Market, Tree lighting: More informationNovember 29 at the Pickens Doodle Park Pavilion for a Holiday Market from 4:30 pm – 8:00 pm — perfect for holiday shopping and festive treats! And don’t forget Pictures with Santa from 4:30 pm – 5:45 pm! Then, be there at 6:00 pm for the magical Christmas Tree Lighting — it’s going to be amazing! Blue Ridge Electric, Tree Lighting November 26 at the Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative office at 734 West Main Street in Pickens at 5:15 p.m. It will include a devotional message from Oolenoy Baptist Church Pastor Bart Turner and carols from Liberty Primary School’s second-grade choir.Honea Path: The Honea Path Festival of Trees: More informationhosted by the Watkins Community Center, will be held on Saturday, December 7, 2024, from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM at 204 South Main Street, Honea Path, SC 29654. This festive gathering will feature entertainment, vendors, delicious food from 11:30 AM to 2:00 PM, desserts, crafts for kids, tree viewings, door prizes, and a special visit from Santa! After the main event, the trees will continue to be displayed during Town Hall business hours (Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM) for December. Additional evening viewings are available from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Thursdays—December 12, 19, 26, and January 2.Admission is free!Christmas in Honea Path: More informationDate: Sunday, November 24, 2024Location: Downtown Honea PathTime: 2:00 PM – UntilCelebrate the holiday spirit with a day full of cheer, entertainment, and festive activities!Schedule of EventsCookie Walk by the Dandi Foundation: 1:30 PM – 4:00 PMTown Business Open House: 2:00 PMHorse-Drawn Carriage Rides: 3:00 PMFestivities begin at 4:00 PMHoliday VendorsKids’ CraftsSeasonal EntertainmentFood TrucksHot Cocoa & S’moresFree Photos with Santa on the Old Town Fire TruckNativity Scene & Christmas Tree Lighting Near Commercial Bank: 6:30 PMWellford: Magic of Lights at Hollywild: More informationMagic of Lights will kick off its enchanting season at Hollywild Animal Preserve on Friday, November 22, opening at 5:30 PM! Join us opening night as we illuminate the holiday spirit with over 2 million dazzling lights in a spectacular drive-through display.NORTH CAROLINAAshevilleIngles Giving Tree for MANNA FoodBankMonday, Nov. 25, 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. at the Asheville Mall, 3 S. Tunnel Road: Ingles Markets is again launching the annual Ingles Giving Tree, a benefit for MANNA FoodBank and neighbors across WNC in need of emergency grocery support. With the continued, elevated need for food in our region, guests attending the tree lighting are encouraged to bring healthy, shelf-stable food items to donate to MANNA. This year, thanks to the generosity of Ingles Markets, every person who brings a donation of non-perishable food items to the event will be entered to win a $500 Ingles gift card! Donations should be dropped at the MANNA table inside the Asheville Mall. Currently, the most-needed items are:•     Canned fruits•     Canned vegetables•     Proteins like chicken and tuna (pouches preferred)HendersonvilleHoliday Historic Inns Tour & Cookie Caper Sunday, Dec. 8, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. This self-driving tour invites participants to explore the charm of historic inns and vacation rentals decorated for the holidays while enjoying unique holiday treats along the way. The event offers a unique opportunity to delve into Hendersonville’s rich history. Ticket holders will receive a brochure featuring a map and brief histories of each property, allowing them to design their own route through the area’s historic treasures. Morganton”A Celtic Christmas by A Taste of Ireland” “A Celtic Christmas by A Taste of Ireland” presented by Pace Live will make a tour stop in Morganton, North Carolina, on Monday, Dec. 2, at 7:30 p.m. at the Comma Performing Arts Center, at 401 S. College Street. Combining jaw-dropping dance moves with high-energy Irish tunes, heartfelt ballads, and favorite carols, this high-octane show features stars from Lord of the Dance and Riverdance as well as other World Champions, plus live musicians, to transport audiences to Christmas in Ireland. Mill SpringChristmas MarketFrom Nov. 29 to Dec. 1 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Tryon International at 25 International Boulevard.Christmas Tree FarmEveryday from Nov. 21 to Dec. 24 from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. at Tryon International at 25 International Boulevard.Drive Through Light ShowNov. 22 to Jan. 5 from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. at Tryon International at 25 International Boulevard.Carriage Rides in the LightsNov. 29 to Dec. 22 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Tryon International at 25 International Boulevard.Ice SkatingTuesday to Sunday from Nov. 29 to Dec. 23 at Tryon International at 25 International Boulevard. 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.Winterfest VillageFriday to Sunday. 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Tryon International at 25 International Boulevard. Dec. 17 to Dec. 23