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Saturday, December
13, 2025
Select Nights Starting November 21 5:00 – 9:00PM
Come experience the magic of Wild Lights at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden!
Stroll through the Zoo and discover over 60 larger-than-life handcrafted wildlife lantern displays inspired by nature. This interactive event showcases stunning illuminations sure to dazzle guests of all ages. Enjoy nightly snowfall, fun activities, photo ops and visits with Santa (through December 23).
Don’t miss this unforgettable experience!
Join us for A Noel Affair featuring Devon Scott, a festive celebration filled with music, joy, and holiday cheer!
A Noël Affair featuring Devon Scott
Join us for a magical evening at the Chapman Cultural Center as the incomparable Devon Scott takes the stage. Immerse yourself in the spirit of the season with soulful renditions, festive joy, and timeless melodies that warm the heart. It’s a night of laughter, love, and holiday harmony you won’t want to miss.
Family-friendly | Recommended for ages 13+
Dress Code: Semi-Formal to Formal
A Noël Affair is an evening of elevated celebration. Guests are invited to embrace elegant attire—jeans, t-shirts, athletic wear, and casual clothing are not permitted. Cocktail dresses, gowns, tailored suits, and refined evening wear are the essence of the celebration.
Of course there will be seasonal favorites, but at a Christmas Pops Concert, you never can tell what else will happen or what exciting guests will show up. Fun and great music for the whole family.
The US Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots will be in attendance. Please bring a new toy to tonight’s concert to help a child enjoy Christmas this year.
Join us at the reception following the concert and get to know the musicians over food and conversation. Concert, reception and parking – absolutely FREE!
Of course there will be seasonal favorites, but at a Christmas Pops Concert, you never can tell what else will happen or what exciting guests will show up. Fun and great music for the whole family.
The US Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots will be in attendance. Please bring a new toy to tonight’s concert to help a child enjoy Christmas this year.
Join us at the reception following the concert and get to know the musicians over food and conversation. Concert, reception and parking – absolutely FREE!
Come out and support the Greenville Swamp Rabbits as they take on the Greensboro Gargoyles at 7:00p at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena.
Sunday, December
14, 2025
Join us at the Greenville Convention Center for 2025 Winter Invitational Gymnastics Competition.
The 2025 Winter Invitational – Gymnastics Competition returns to Greenville, SC from December 12–14 at the Greenville Convention Center. This signature Southeast gymnastics event brings together talented athletes from across the region for a weekend of exciting competition, camaraderie, and celebration of the sport.
Participants can expect a well-organized meet in a premier venue, supportive crowds, and the chance to showcase their hard work and skills on a big stage. Whether you’re aiming for the podium or gaining experience for the season ahead, the Winter Invitational is the perfect way to start out the season.
Jim Brickman’s distinctive piano style and captivating live performances have revolutionized the popularity of instrumental music, making him a driving force behind modern American music. The hit-making songwriter is the best-selling solo pianist of our time, earning 22 Number One albums and 32 Top 20 Radio Singles. He’s garnered two Grammy nominations, Gospel Music’s Dove Award, two SESAC Songwriter of the Year Awards, a Canadian Country Music Award, and is a member of Pandora’s “2 Billion Streams” Club.
Select Nights Starting November 21 5:00 – 9:00PM
Come experience the magic of Wild Lights at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden!
Stroll through the Zoo and discover over 60 larger-than-life handcrafted wildlife lantern displays inspired by nature. This interactive event showcases stunning illuminations sure to dazzle guests of all ages. Enjoy nightly snowfall, fun activities, photo ops and visits with Santa (through December 23).
Don’t miss this unforgettable experience!
Monday, December
15, 2025
Select Nights Starting November 21 5:00 – 9:00PM
Come experience the magic of Wild Lights at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden!
Stroll through the Zoo and discover over 60 larger-than-life handcrafted wildlife lantern displays inspired by nature. This interactive event showcases stunning illuminations sure to dazzle guests of all ages. Enjoy nightly snowfall, fun activities, photo ops and visits with Santa (through December 23).
Don’t miss this unforgettable experience!
Tuesday, December
16, 2025
Select Nights Starting November 21 5:00 – 9:00PM
Come experience the magic of Wild Lights at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden!
Stroll through the Zoo and discover over 60 larger-than-life handcrafted wildlife lantern displays inspired by nature. This interactive event showcases stunning illuminations sure to dazzle guests of all ages. Enjoy nightly snowfall, fun activities, photo ops and visits with Santa (through December 23).
Don’t miss this unforgettable experience!
Wednesday, December
17, 2025
Select Nights Starting November 21 5:00 – 9:00PM
Come experience the magic of Wild Lights at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden!
Stroll through the Zoo and discover over 60 larger-than-life handcrafted wildlife lantern displays inspired by nature. This interactive event showcases stunning illuminations sure to dazzle guests of all ages. Enjoy nightly snowfall, fun activities, photo ops and visits with Santa (through December 23).
Don’t miss this unforgettable experience!
Come out and support the Greenville Swamp Rabbits as they take on the Cincinnati Cyclones at 7:00pm at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena.
Thursday, December
18, 2025
Select Nights Starting November 21 5:00 – 9:00PM
Come experience the magic of Wild Lights at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden!
Stroll through the Zoo and discover over 60 larger-than-life handcrafted wildlife lantern displays inspired by nature. This interactive event showcases stunning illuminations sure to dazzle guests of all ages. Enjoy nightly snowfall, fun activities, photo ops and visits with Santa (through December 23).
Don’t miss this unforgettable experience!
Friday, December
19, 2025
Select Nights Starting November 21 5:00 – 9:00PM
Come experience the magic of Wild Lights at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden!
Stroll through the Zoo and discover over 60 larger-than-life handcrafted wildlife lantern displays inspired by nature. This interactive event showcases stunning illuminations sure to dazzle guests of all ages. Enjoy nightly snowfall, fun activities, photo ops and visits with Santa (through December 23).
Don’t miss this unforgettable experience!
Saturday, December
20, 2025
Select Nights Starting November 21 5:00 – 9:00PM
Come experience the magic of Wild Lights at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden!
Stroll through the Zoo and discover over 60 larger-than-life handcrafted wildlife lantern displays inspired by nature. This interactive event showcases stunning illuminations sure to dazzle guests of all ages. Enjoy nightly snowfall, fun activities, photo ops and visits with Santa (through December 23).
Don’t miss this unforgettable experience!
Join storied Nashville singer-songwriter and author Andrew Peterson as he presents the Advent song cycle
BEHOLD THE LAMB OF GOD The True Tall Tale of the Coming of Christ. Now in its 26th year, Behold the Lamb will feature special guest artists Jess Ray, The Arcadian Wild, Andrew Osenga, Andy Gullahorn, Jill Phillips, and Skye Peterson. The concert brings the singing and playing of Peterson’s original folk-roots infused rendition of the Christmas story as it is foreshadowed in the Old Testament and brought to bear in the New.
The 2-part concert brings artists together for a “songwriters in the round” in the first half, and the second half features the Behold the Lamb of God album performed in full.
PRE-SHOW ARTIST EXPERIENCE WITH ANDREW PETERSON
Come join us for a unique opportunity to get up close and personal with Andrew Peterson before the Behold the Lamb of God concert at Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium. This exclusive pre-show event will allow you to interact with Andrew in a more intimate setting, ask questions, and maybe even hear a sneak peek of his music!
Come out and support the Greenville Swamp Rabbits as they take on the Atlanta Gladiators at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena. Join us for the game and stick around for a postgame screening of the holiday classic, “A Charlie Brown Christmas”.
Sunday, December
21, 2025
Are you looking for an excuse to knit or crochet for a good cause? Help make baby hats and blankets and adult hats, scarves, and slippers to support at-risk newborns and homeless adults. Your handmade knitwear will keep our neighbors warm. Volunteers with basic skills in knitting or crocheting are welcome. Please bring your own needles or crochet hooks and a pattern.
Check out Knit-n-Give on WLOS: http://wlos.com/news/only-on-wloscom/close-knit-group-of-women-use-their-talents-to-help-asheville-charities
