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Sunday, December
7, 2025
Begin this holiday season surrounded by love, laughter, and the joy of giving back to those who need it most. Join us for Tinsel & Toast, a sparkling Brunch and Bubbles Benefit that’s more than just a festive gathering — it’s a chance to uplift our community and make a lasting impact.
Tinsel & Toast supports the life-changing work of the Rotary Club of Greenville, funding essential programs like:
✨ Providing shoes, books, and meals to underserved elementary school children
✨ Awarding scholarships to inspiring high school seniors making a difference
✨ Many other impactful local charities
Be part of our first-ever Brunch and Bubbles Benefit and help spread the holiday cheer with the season’s most heartwarming event!
Holiday Fair benefitting the Rotary Club of Greenville takes place Thursday, December 4th through Sunday, December 7th.
The holiday extravaganza will attract thousands of local and out-of-town visitors and will build on holiday traditions of the past while offering new elements that create memories for the future. Attendees will enjoy more than 500 vendor booths, featuring one-of-a-kind gifts, decorations, accessories and more, an indoor snowball arena, SC’s largest modular train layout, North Pole kid’s play area, visits with Santa and tastings from local favorites Six & Twenty Distillery and Methodical Coffee.
*Early bird pricing ends 12/3. Ticket prices increase on 12/4.
Get in the holiday spirit with our festive Holiday Cookie Decorating Class, led by Pastry Chef Michael Galindo. Designed especially for kids, this drop-in session runs alongside Ice on Main – the perfect warm-up for a morning of skating!
From colorful icing to fun sprinkles, the bakers-in-training can unleash their creativity while designing their own holiday sugar cookies. Celebrate the season with cookies, creativity and holiday cheer at Indaco!
Bring your holiday spirit and join us for one of Greer’s most beloved traditions! The Greer Christmas Parade is more than just a parade—it’s a celebration of community, joy, and the wonder of the season.
🎅 Wave to Santa Claus as he makes his grand entrance
🎶 Enjoy festive music, dancing, & delicious food trucks
🎁 See beautifully decorated floats from local schools, churches, and organizations
🚒 Catch a glimpse of classic cars, fire trucks, and community heroes
🤝 Come together with neighbors to kick off the holiday season in style
Whether you’re young or just young at heart, the Greer Christmas Parade is the perfect way to make magical memories with the ones you love. Bundle up, and join us for a night that will light up your holidays!
Jessica It’s All Good is a comedian, emcee and DJ that has performed all over Georgia, and throughout the United States. She’s been on stages like The Punchline, Comedy Zone, and Jimmy Kimmel’s Comedy Club. Jessica is an award winning entertainer, and she recently published a book called, “The Cure For Stage Fright.” Her new book was the #1 Top Release in Women Authors on Amazon during the month of May.
Monday, December
8, 2025
Something extraordinary is coming to Asheville this winter! The North Carolina Arboretum and Explore Asheville are elated to announce the arrival of Trolls: A Field Study. Visiting on their first North American excursion, these twelve interactive troll sculptures will explore the Arboretum, embarking on a curious journey to learn about humankind.
Produced by Imagine in collaboration with Danish artist Thomas Dambo, these friendly and fanciful sculptures evoke a sense of wonder and intrigue as they study our small, intricate and inventive ways of life in Western North Carolina. Standing seven to nine feet tall and lovingly described by the artist as “Baby Trolls”, the creatures are crafted from materials like fallen branches, wooden pallets and twigs.
Through their observations, the trolls reveal a fresh perspective on what makes us human, sparking curiosity and laughter in visitors of all ages.
Only cost is the parking fee. No other admission fees.
Tuesday, December
9, 2025
Something extraordinary is coming to Asheville this winter! The North Carolina Arboretum and Explore Asheville are elated to announce the arrival of Trolls: A Field Study. Visiting on their first North American excursion, these twelve interactive troll sculptures will explore the Arboretum, embarking on a curious journey to learn about humankind.
Produced by Imagine in collaboration with Danish artist Thomas Dambo, these friendly and fanciful sculptures evoke a sense of wonder and intrigue as they study our small, intricate and inventive ways of life in Western North Carolina. Standing seven to nine feet tall and lovingly described by the artist as “Baby Trolls”, the creatures are crafted from materials like fallen branches, wooden pallets and twigs.
Through their observations, the trolls reveal a fresh perspective on what makes us human, sparking curiosity and laughter in visitors of all ages.
Only cost is the parking fee. No other admission fees.
Wednesday, December
10, 2025
Something extraordinary is coming to Asheville this winter! The North Carolina Arboretum and Explore Asheville are elated to announce the arrival of Trolls: A Field Study. Visiting on their first North American excursion, these twelve interactive troll sculptures will explore the Arboretum, embarking on a curious journey to learn about humankind.
Produced by Imagine in collaboration with Danish artist Thomas Dambo, these friendly and fanciful sculptures evoke a sense of wonder and intrigue as they study our small, intricate and inventive ways of life in Western North Carolina. Standing seven to nine feet tall and lovingly described by the artist as “Baby Trolls”, the creatures are crafted from materials like fallen branches, wooden pallets and twigs.
Through their observations, the trolls reveal a fresh perspective on what makes us human, sparking curiosity and laughter in visitors of all ages.
Only cost is the parking fee. No other admission fees.
Thursday, December
11, 2025
Something extraordinary is coming to Asheville this winter! The North Carolina Arboretum and Explore Asheville are elated to announce the arrival of Trolls: A Field Study. Visiting on their first North American excursion, these twelve interactive troll sculptures will explore the Arboretum, embarking on a curious journey to learn about humankind.
Produced by Imagine in collaboration with Danish artist Thomas Dambo, these friendly and fanciful sculptures evoke a sense of wonder and intrigue as they study our small, intricate and inventive ways of life in Western North Carolina. Standing seven to nine feet tall and lovingly described by the artist as “Baby Trolls”, the creatures are crafted from materials like fallen branches, wooden pallets and twigs.
Through their observations, the trolls reveal a fresh perspective on what makes us human, sparking curiosity and laughter in visitors of all ages.
Only cost is the parking fee. No other admission fees.
Friday, December
12, 2025
Something extraordinary is coming to Asheville this winter! The North Carolina Arboretum and Explore Asheville are elated to announce the arrival of Trolls: A Field Study. Visiting on their first North American excursion, these twelve interactive troll sculptures will explore the Arboretum, embarking on a curious journey to learn about humankind.
Produced by Imagine in collaboration with Danish artist Thomas Dambo, these friendly and fanciful sculptures evoke a sense of wonder and intrigue as they study our small, intricate and inventive ways of life in Western North Carolina. Standing seven to nine feet tall and lovingly described by the artist as “Baby Trolls”, the creatures are crafted from materials like fallen branches, wooden pallets and twigs.
Through their observations, the trolls reveal a fresh perspective on what makes us human, sparking curiosity and laughter in visitors of all ages.
Only cost is the parking fee. No other admission fees.
Gather your friends and celebrate the season at our Ugly Sweater Party! Enjoy festive drinks, cozy comfort food, and plenty of holiday cheer. Don’t forget to wear your tackiest (and most creative) sweater — we’ll have a photo booth to capture all the fun! 🎁📸
Winter Lights is excited to provide an all-new premium trolley experience, in partnership with Biltmore Park Town Square and Gray Line Trolley Tours! Skip the lines and ride the Winter Lights Trolley!
Enjoy dinner and shopping at Biltmore Park Town Square before hopping on the Winter Lights Trolley to experience Winter Lights!
Ride the Winter Lights Trolley Friday November 28 and select Fridays and Saturdays in December. Trolleys depart from Biltmore Park Town Square every half hour, beginning at 5:30 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Tickets are $50 per-person and available select dates only.
Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol follows the journey of Ebenezer Scrooge, a hardened and bitter man who is visited by three mysterious spirits on Christmas Eve. As past regrets, present realities, and future warnings unfold before him, Scrooge is given a chance to open his heart and embrace the joy of generosity, grace, and redemption.
With rich storytelling, unforgettable characters, and a message that still resonates today, this classic holiday tale is perfect for the whole family. Join us for an evening of wonder, warmth, and a renewed celebration of what truly matters most.
For 35 years in Spartanburg, the delightful story of Clara and her adventures on Christmas Eve has been a part of over 90,000 families’ holiday season. This year, we celebrate with new costumes, new choreography, and enchanting surprises, all while partnering with the brilliant music of the Spartanburg Philharmonic (for our fifth season together). This 35th Nutcracker is dedicated to Carlos Agudelo, Artistic Director.
Saturday, December
13, 2025
Something extraordinary is coming to Asheville this winter! The North Carolina Arboretum and Explore Asheville are elated to announce the arrival of Trolls: A Field Study. Visiting on their first North American excursion, these twelve interactive troll sculptures will explore the Arboretum, embarking on a curious journey to learn about humankind.
Produced by Imagine in collaboration with Danish artist Thomas Dambo, these friendly and fanciful sculptures evoke a sense of wonder and intrigue as they study our small, intricate and inventive ways of life in Western North Carolina. Standing seven to nine feet tall and lovingly described by the artist as “Baby Trolls”, the creatures are crafted from materials like fallen branches, wooden pallets and twigs.
Through their observations, the trolls reveal a fresh perspective on what makes us human, sparking curiosity and laughter in visitors of all ages.
Only cost is the parking fee. No other admission fees.
Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol follows the journey of Ebenezer Scrooge, a hardened and bitter man who is visited by three mysterious spirits on Christmas Eve. As past regrets, present realities, and future warnings unfold before him, Scrooge is given a chance to open his heart and embrace the joy of generosity, grace, and redemption.
With rich storytelling, unforgettable characters, and a message that still resonates today, this classic holiday tale is perfect for the whole family. Join us for an evening of wonder, warmth, and a renewed celebration of what truly matters most.
Winter Lights is excited to provide an all-new premium trolley experience, in partnership with Biltmore Park Town Square and Gray Line Trolley Tours! Skip the lines and ride the Winter Lights Trolley!
Enjoy dinner and shopping at Biltmore Park Town Square before hopping on the Winter Lights Trolley to experience Winter Lights!
Ride the Winter Lights Trolley Friday November 28 and select Fridays and Saturdays in December. Trolleys depart from Biltmore Park Town Square every half hour, beginning at 5:30 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Tickets are $50 per-person and available select dates only.
Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol follows the journey of Ebenezer Scrooge, a hardened and bitter man who is visited by three mysterious spirits on Christmas Eve. As past regrets, present realities, and future warnings unfold before him, Scrooge is given a chance to open his heart and embrace the joy of generosity, grace, and redemption.
With rich storytelling, unforgettable characters, and a message that still resonates today, this classic holiday tale is perfect for the whole family. Join us for an evening of wonder, warmth, and a renewed celebration of what truly matters most.