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Friday, December 2, 2022
Angel Tree
Dec 2 all-day
online

Every year, The Salvation Army of Greenville provides Christmas gifts to more than 2,000 children through the Angel Tree Program. Thanks to our generous community, these Angels will have a merry Christmas! Angel Tree gives individuals and partnering corporations an opportunity to “Adopt” less fortunate children and provide them with personalized gifts and necessities. Because all Salvation Army Angels are not served by other holiday assistance programs, donors can be confident their gifts go directly, and without excessive overhead, to children who are truly in need. Angel Tree GREENVILLE, SC Adoptions are NOW OPEN! 

Bon Secours Festival of Trees
Dec 2 all-day
Hyatt Regency Greenville, Courtyard by Marriott Greenville Downtown, and Embassy Suites by Hilton Greenville Downtown RiverPlace

The 37th annual Festival of Trees will bring the 2022 holiday season to life! Spectacularly decorated trees line the entranceway of three hotels in downtown Greenville, giving visitors and community members the chance to experience the magic of the holidays. View trees November 18 thru December 26 at Courtyard Marriott Downtown, Embassy Suites by Hilton – Riverplace, and Hyatt Regency Greenville.

All proceeds will support the purchase of a second mammography coach.

Nantahala Outdoor Center 2023 Adventure travel trips
Dec 2 all-day
Nantahala Outdoor Center

Adventure is what we do.

Nantahala Outdoor Center has a long history of venturing where many haven’t, pioneering new adventures, and bringing opportunities to experience the outdoors to millions of guests over five decades. Our International Adventure Tours offer unique destinations, exciting adventures and activities, experienced guides, and world-class hospitality. These all-inclusive, small group excursions will redefine how you travel. Experience some of the most breathtaking places in the world without feeling like a tourist.

If your idea of fun is a rafting trip on the Chilko, a quiet lake paddle in Argentina, surf lessons in Ecuador, or trekking in Iceland, our trips have something for every adventure and skill level. Enjoy kayaking, hiking, fishing, horseback riding, yoga, surfing, ziplining, wine tastings, or cultural experiences, along with the flexibility to customize your own adventure. Settle in after your travels in some of the most unique accommodations in the world; from cozy lodges and five star resorts, with local cuisine and tastings, every detail is meticulously planned so you can soak up every moment.

We hope these guided, off-the-beaten-path expeditions will foster the same spirit of adventure we encourage in our Southeastern locations, while giving you the opportunity to explore beyond your own backyard.

 

We have officially announced our new 2023 Adventure travel trips for you to explore new destinations, try new adventures, and experience new cultures! Our trips are small groups, offer world-class hospitality, unique lodging and the most diverse activity options for you to try! We’re giving “revenge travel” new meaning.

Seeking Contemporary Art Exhibition Proposals
Dec 2 all-day
online

Call for 2024-2025 Main Gallery Proposals

The submission deadline is Friday, January 27, 2023.

GCCA’s Main Gallery exhibitions strive to educate and inspire by promoting diverse ideas while encouraging innovative, contemporary approaches to visual arts. GCCA is currently seeking proposals to fill our exhibition schedule for the 2024-2025 calendar year.
The Main Gallery provides approximately 2,000 square feet of exhibition space and has featured the work of local, regional, national, and all disciplines of the visual arts. Our movable gallery wall system allows for dynamic designs and fresh experiences for every exhibition. Each exhibition is on display for approximately two months.
Please note that GCCA will not accept exhibition proposals submitted via email or traditional mail. All submissions must be completed via the online application. There is also a non-refundable $30 application fee to be submitted electronically with the application form (the fee aids with the operations of GCCA and its galleries). The application fee and proposal submission do not guarantee acceptance for an exhibition in GCCA’s Main Gallery. An exhibition agreement and additional information will be provided if the proposal is accepted
Support Communities with Healthy Food!
Dec 2 all-day
online
The Best of the Beach and the Rainforest
Dec 2 all-day
Nantahala Outdoor Center

With the beautiful ocean view from your cabana, it’s hard not to stay in, relaxing in the luxurious accommodations in Belize. But there is adventure to be had! This trip offers the best of both world’s combining tropical ocean activities with jungle adventure, while you and your companions enjoy flexibility in your choice of daily guided activities and adventure levels.

Beach Activities

  • Swimming
  • Sea Kayaking
  • Snorkeling
  • Sunrise Yoga
  • Fly Fishing

Rainforest Activities

  • Mayan Ruin Tours
  • Nocturnal Jungle Walks
  • Hiking Antelope Falls
  • Ziplining
  • Rappelling
  • River Tubing

Bucket List Traveler

Voted in the top 5 best winter vacation locations by U.S. News Travel, the Galapagos offer so much adventure in the archipelago!

 

An eco-enthusiasts bucket list trip!  Set sail to lesser-explored islands and spot giant tortoises, sea lions, Galápagos penguins, and marine iguanas! Snorkel, surf, hike, and experience the islands and their unique ecosystem.

Remote Tropical

Uncrowded point breaks, warm water, predictable waves, friendly locals, great food and drink…this is a real surfer’s paradise! Join us on a surf safari in the Ecuadorian town of Mompiche.

Great waves and a multitude of other activities from surf lessons, SUP, horseback riding, massages and more, enjoy it all from your ocean front home away from home!

Sandy Sunsets

In Baja, some can simply sip drinks, eat local fish tacos and watch the sun disappear into the Pacific, while adventure seekers can choose the rush of surfing a perfect wave, hiking the coastline or sea kayaking with turtles, sea lions and breaching whales. Walk through sherbet colored canyons or soak up the night’s canopy of scattered stars. On  our multisport adventure to Baja, you can do it all!

Tuckasegee River Excursion
Dec 2 all-day
Great Smoky Mountains Railroad Depot

Join us for a relaxing ride through quiet countryside on your way to small town life in western North Carolina on the Tuckasegee River Excursion. Departing from Bryson City, this 4 hour excursion travels 32 miles round-trip to Dillsboro and back to the Bryson City Depot. Pass by the famous movie set of The Fugitive starring Harrison Ford!

The Tuckasegee (tuck-uh-SEE-jee) River Excursion includes an 1 hour and 20 minute layover in the historic town of Dillsboro, where you’ll find more than 50 shops, restaurants, a brewery, and country inns. There is time to shop, snack, and visit the many unique shops before returning to Bryson City.

UPSTATE Christmas Parades
Dec 2 all-day
various cities in the Upstate
Dec. 1 – Landrum – 6:00 pm
Dec. 1 – Mauldin – 6:00 pm
Dec. 2 – Union – 6:00 pm
Dec. 2 – Gaffney – 6:00 pm
Dec. 2 – Central – 6:30 pm
Dec. 2 – Westminster – 6:30 pm
Dec. 2 – Pickens – 7:00 pm
Dec. 3 – Boiling Springs – 10:00 am
Dec. 3 – Clinton – 10:00 am
Dec. 3 – Duncan – 10:00 am
Dec. 3 – Calhoun Falls – 2:00 pm
Dec. 3 – Mauldin – 3:00 pm
Dec. 3 – Belton – 3:30 pm
Dec. 3 – Lyman – 5:00 pm
Dec. 3 – Laurens – 5:00 pm
Dec. 3 – Walhalla – 5:00 pm
Dec. 3 – Pelzer/West Pelzer – 5:30 pm
Dec. 3 – Liberty – 6:00 pm
Dec. 3 – Greenville – 6:00 pm
Dec. 4 – Greer – 2:30 pm
Dec. 4 – Greenwood – 2:30 pm
Dec. 4 – Simpsonville – 3:00 pm
Dec. 4 – Salem – 4:00 pm
Dec. 4 – Anderson – 5:30 pm
Dec. 6 – Clemson – 5:00 pm
Dec. 7 – Fountain Inn – 5:30 pm
Dec. 10 – Travelers Rest – 10:30 am
Dec. 10 – Fair Play – 10:00 am
Dec. 10 – Abbeville – 11:00 am
Dec. 10 – Reidville – 3:00 pm
Dec. 10 – Easley – 6:00 pm
Dec. 13 – Spartanburg – 6:30 pm
Woodruff Christmas Stroll
Dec 2 all-day
Woodruff

Woodruff’s annual Christmas Stroll, featuring expanded holiday shopping and streetside food and drinks, expands to two nights in 2022 in the first weekend of December.

Saturday, December 3, 2022
52nd Annual Holiday Fair
Dec 3 all-day
Greenville Convention Center

The 52nd annual Holiday Fair will take place at the Greenville Convention Center December 1 – 3, offering the region’s largest selection of holiday arts, crafts and gifts in one place. Exhibitors include approximately 350 crafters and commercial vendors in this three-day, award-winning fair that gives shoppers a chance to support small businesses this holiday season.

Angel Tree
Dec 3 all-day
online

Every year, The Salvation Army of Greenville provides Christmas gifts to more than 2,000 children through the Angel Tree Program. Thanks to our generous community, these Angels will have a merry Christmas! Angel Tree gives individuals and partnering corporations an opportunity to “Adopt” less fortunate children and provide them with personalized gifts and necessities. Because all Salvation Army Angels are not served by other holiday assistance programs, donors can be confident their gifts go directly, and without excessive overhead, to children who are truly in need. Angel Tree GREENVILLE, SC Adoptions are NOW OPEN! 

Bon Secours Festival of Trees
Dec 3 all-day
Hyatt Regency Greenville, Courtyard by Marriott Greenville Downtown, and Embassy Suites by Hilton Greenville Downtown RiverPlace

The 37th annual Festival of Trees will bring the 2022 holiday season to life! Spectacularly decorated trees line the entranceway of three hotels in downtown Greenville, giving visitors and community members the chance to experience the magic of the holidays. View trees November 18 thru December 26 at Courtyard Marriott Downtown, Embassy Suites by Hilton – Riverplace, and Hyatt Regency Greenville.

All proceeds will support the purchase of a second mammography coach.

Nantahala Outdoor Center 2023 Adventure travel trips
Dec 3 all-day
Nantahala Outdoor Center

Adventure is what we do.

Nantahala Outdoor Center has a long history of venturing where many haven’t, pioneering new adventures, and bringing opportunities to experience the outdoors to millions of guests over five decades. Our International Adventure Tours offer unique destinations, exciting adventures and activities, experienced guides, and world-class hospitality. These all-inclusive, small group excursions will redefine how you travel. Experience some of the most breathtaking places in the world without feeling like a tourist.

If your idea of fun is a rafting trip on the Chilko, a quiet lake paddle in Argentina, surf lessons in Ecuador, or trekking in Iceland, our trips have something for every adventure and skill level. Enjoy kayaking, hiking, fishing, horseback riding, yoga, surfing, ziplining, wine tastings, or cultural experiences, along with the flexibility to customize your own adventure. Settle in after your travels in some of the most unique accommodations in the world; from cozy lodges and five star resorts, with local cuisine and tastings, every detail is meticulously planned so you can soak up every moment.

We hope these guided, off-the-beaten-path expeditions will foster the same spirit of adventure we encourage in our Southeastern locations, while giving you the opportunity to explore beyond your own backyard.

 

We have officially announced our new 2023 Adventure travel trips for you to explore new destinations, try new adventures, and experience new cultures! Our trips are small groups, offer world-class hospitality, unique lodging and the most diverse activity options for you to try! We’re giving “revenge travel” new meaning.

Support Communities with Healthy Food!
Dec 3 all-day
online
The Best of the Beach and the Rainforest
Dec 3 all-day
Nantahala Outdoor Center

With the beautiful ocean view from your cabana, it’s hard not to stay in, relaxing in the luxurious accommodations in Belize. But there is adventure to be had! This trip offers the best of both world’s combining tropical ocean activities with jungle adventure, while you and your companions enjoy flexibility in your choice of daily guided activities and adventure levels.

Beach Activities

  • Swimming
  • Sea Kayaking
  • Snorkeling
  • Sunrise Yoga
  • Fly Fishing

Rainforest Activities

  • Mayan Ruin Tours
  • Nocturnal Jungle Walks
  • Hiking Antelope Falls
  • Ziplining
  • Rappelling
  • River Tubing

Bucket List Traveler

Voted in the top 5 best winter vacation locations by U.S. News Travel, the Galapagos offer so much adventure in the archipelago!

 

An eco-enthusiasts bucket list trip!  Set sail to lesser-explored islands and spot giant tortoises, sea lions, Galápagos penguins, and marine iguanas! Snorkel, surf, hike, and experience the islands and their unique ecosystem.

Remote Tropical

Uncrowded point breaks, warm water, predictable waves, friendly locals, great food and drink…this is a real surfer’s paradise! Join us on a surf safari in the Ecuadorian town of Mompiche.

Great waves and a multitude of other activities from surf lessons, SUP, horseback riding, massages and more, enjoy it all from your ocean front home away from home!

Sandy Sunsets

In Baja, some can simply sip drinks, eat local fish tacos and watch the sun disappear into the Pacific, while adventure seekers can choose the rush of surfing a perfect wave, hiking the coastline or sea kayaking with turtles, sea lions and breaching whales. Walk through sherbet colored canyons or soak up the night’s canopy of scattered stars. On  our multisport adventure to Baja, you can do it all!

UPSTATE Christmas Parades
Dec 3 all-day
various cities in the Upstate
Dec. 1 – Landrum – 6:00 pm
Dec. 1 – Mauldin – 6:00 pm
Dec. 2 – Union – 6:00 pm
Dec. 2 – Gaffney – 6:00 pm
Dec. 2 – Central – 6:30 pm
Dec. 2 – Westminster – 6:30 pm
Dec. 2 – Pickens – 7:00 pm
Dec. 3 – Boiling Springs – 10:00 am
Dec. 3 – Clinton – 10:00 am
Dec. 3 – Duncan – 10:00 am
Dec. 3 – Calhoun Falls – 2:00 pm
Dec. 3 – Mauldin – 3:00 pm
Dec. 3 – Belton – 3:30 pm
Dec. 3 – Lyman – 5:00 pm
Dec. 3 – Laurens – 5:00 pm
Dec. 3 – Walhalla – 5:00 pm
Dec. 3 – Pelzer/West Pelzer – 5:30 pm
Dec. 3 – Liberty – 6:00 pm
Dec. 3 – Greenville – 6:00 pm
Dec. 4 – Greer – 2:30 pm
Dec. 4 – Greenwood – 2:30 pm
Dec. 4 – Simpsonville – 3:00 pm
Dec. 4 – Salem – 4:00 pm
Dec. 4 – Anderson – 5:30 pm
Dec. 6 – Clemson – 5:00 pm
Dec. 7 – Fountain Inn – 5:30 pm
Dec. 10 – Travelers Rest – 10:30 am
Dec. 10 – Fair Play – 10:00 am
Dec. 10 – Abbeville – 11:00 am
Dec. 10 – Reidville – 3:00 pm
Dec. 10 – Easley – 6:00 pm
Dec. 13 – Spartanburg – 6:30 pm
VIRTUAL RAILFAN is live from the Hub City RR Museum in Spartanburg
Dec 3 all-day
online

Our annual Train Day event attracts hundreds of visitors

The Virtual Railfan cameras were installed on Tuesday, July 6th at the Hub City Railroad Museum. There is one camera looking north and one looking south. The Hub City RR Museum wants to thank the City of Spartanburg for allowing us to install the cameras, and to Virtual Railfan for the install. We have already seen over 300 railfans at one time watching the video feed.
Links to live feeds:
[North Camera feed]
[South Camera feed]

Woodruff Christmas Stroll
Dec 3 all-day
Woodruff

Woodruff’s annual Christmas Stroll, featuring expanded holiday shopping and streetside food and drinks, expands to two nights in 2022 in the first weekend of December.

Breakfast with the Elves
Dec 3 @ 8:00 am – 11:00 am
Chimney Rock State Park

Join Santa’s elves for a festive breakfast and see what’s on the menu every morning at the North Pole! The elves will be serving up very special holiday pancakes for kids and kids-at-heart, and classic breakfast favorites will round out the menu. Warm up with a cup of coffee, then head to the Park and watch Santa prepare for Christmas Eve by rappelling down the 315-foot Chimney Rock!

Greenville State Farmers Market
Dec 3 @ 8:00 am – 6:00 pm
Greenville State Farmers Market

 

The Greenville State Farmers Market includes retail sheds and farmer stalls that offer a wide variety of locally grown products and specialty goods. Both quality and variety are standards for the volume of products offered for sale at the Greenville State Farmers Market. Market operations continue Monday – Saturday all year long, ceasing for only two holidays: Christmas and New Year’s Day.

Find information about upcoming events and what’s in season at our market’s Facebook page.

 

Office Hours

Monday – Friday  •  7:30 am – 4 pm
Closed on State Holidays

 

Retail Hours

Monday – Saturday  •  8 am – 6 pm
Admission and parking are free
Closed Christmas Day and New Year’s Day