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Sunday, December 25, 2022
Hollywild’s Holiday Lights Safari
Dec 25 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Hollywild

Hollywild Animal Preserve will host the 32nd Holiday Lights Safari from Nov. 18 to Dec. 31. This family-oriented event will offer an unforgettable opportunity for children and adults to share and embrace the Christmas spirit. Admission will be $10 per person for the drive-through. Admission to the Enchanted Deer Forest is optional, with an additional charge of $10 per vehicle (Including a bag of animal food). The event will be open daily from 6-9 pm with extended hours on selected nights. Visit www.hollywild.org for exact closing times each night.

Monday, December 26, 2022
Aquarium Aglow
Dec 26 @ 5:30 pm – 9:30 pm
SC State Aquarium

Aquarium Aglow and light bulb with green sea turtled shaped filament on a background of twinkling blue, purple and green holiday lights.

SEE THE AQUARIUM IN A WHOLE NEW LIGHT!

The wonder of the season comes alive at Aquarium Aglow, elegant evenings of holiday celebration in the heart of downtown Charleston. Gather friends and loved ones to journey through the Aquarium, becoming immersed in waves of color from tens of thousands of lights. Installations, from warm and nostalgic to awe-inspiring and contemporary, transform the Aquarium you know and love. Combined with interactive displays and refreshments (food, wine and beer available for purchase), Aquarium Aglow is an experience sure to become a holiday tradition for many!

CELEBRATE NEW YEAR’S EVE AT AQUARIUM AGLOW

New this year, you can be the first to ring in 2023 at Aquarium Aglow! Celebrate New Year’s Eve on December 31 from 5:30–9:30 p.m. at a family friendly evening filled with festive fun, lively music and a special ball drop before bedtime. In addition to the full Aquarium Aglow experience, this event will have a DJ spinning party music, face painting and more exciting surprises.

Hollywild’s Holiday Lights Safari
Dec 26 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Hollywild

Hollywild Animal Preserve will host the 32nd Holiday Lights Safari from Nov. 18 to Dec. 31. This family-oriented event will offer an unforgettable opportunity for children and adults to share and embrace the Christmas spirit. Admission will be $10 per person for the drive-through. Admission to the Enchanted Deer Forest is optional, with an additional charge of $10 per vehicle (Including a bag of animal food). The event will be open daily from 6-9 pm with extended hours on selected nights. Visit www.hollywild.org for exact closing times each night.

Tuesday, December 27, 2022
Aquarium Aglow
Dec 27 @ 5:30 pm – 9:30 pm
SC State Aquarium

Aquarium Aglow and light bulb with green sea turtled shaped filament on a background of twinkling blue, purple and green holiday lights.

SEE THE AQUARIUM IN A WHOLE NEW LIGHT!

The wonder of the season comes alive at Aquarium Aglow, elegant evenings of holiday celebration in the heart of downtown Charleston. Gather friends and loved ones to journey through the Aquarium, becoming immersed in waves of color from tens of thousands of lights. Installations, from warm and nostalgic to awe-inspiring and contemporary, transform the Aquarium you know and love. Combined with interactive displays and refreshments (food, wine and beer available for purchase), Aquarium Aglow is an experience sure to become a holiday tradition for many!

CELEBRATE NEW YEAR’S EVE AT AQUARIUM AGLOW

New this year, you can be the first to ring in 2023 at Aquarium Aglow! Celebrate New Year’s Eve on December 31 from 5:30–9:30 p.m. at a family friendly evening filled with festive fun, lively music and a special ball drop before bedtime. In addition to the full Aquarium Aglow experience, this event will have a DJ spinning party music, face painting and more exciting surprises.

Hollywild’s Holiday Lights Safari
Dec 27 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Hollywild

Hollywild Animal Preserve will host the 32nd Holiday Lights Safari from Nov. 18 to Dec. 31. This family-oriented event will offer an unforgettable opportunity for children and adults to share and embrace the Christmas spirit. Admission will be $10 per person for the drive-through. Admission to the Enchanted Deer Forest is optional, with an additional charge of $10 per vehicle (Including a bag of animal food). The event will be open daily from 6-9 pm with extended hours on selected nights. Visit www.hollywild.org for exact closing times each night.

Wednesday, December 28, 2022
Aquarium Aglow
Dec 28 @ 5:30 pm – 9:30 pm
SC State Aquarium

Aquarium Aglow and light bulb with green sea turtled shaped filament on a background of twinkling blue, purple and green holiday lights.

SEE THE AQUARIUM IN A WHOLE NEW LIGHT!

The wonder of the season comes alive at Aquarium Aglow, elegant evenings of holiday celebration in the heart of downtown Charleston. Gather friends and loved ones to journey through the Aquarium, becoming immersed in waves of color from tens of thousands of lights. Installations, from warm and nostalgic to awe-inspiring and contemporary, transform the Aquarium you know and love. Combined with interactive displays and refreshments (food, wine and beer available for purchase), Aquarium Aglow is an experience sure to become a holiday tradition for many!

CELEBRATE NEW YEAR’S EVE AT AQUARIUM AGLOW

New this year, you can be the first to ring in 2023 at Aquarium Aglow! Celebrate New Year’s Eve on December 31 from 5:30–9:30 p.m. at a family friendly evening filled with festive fun, lively music and a special ball drop before bedtime. In addition to the full Aquarium Aglow experience, this event will have a DJ spinning party music, face painting and more exciting surprises.

Hollywild’s Holiday Lights Safari
Dec 28 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Hollywild

Hollywild Animal Preserve will host the 32nd Holiday Lights Safari from Nov. 18 to Dec. 31. This family-oriented event will offer an unforgettable opportunity for children and adults to share and embrace the Christmas spirit. Admission will be $10 per person for the drive-through. Admission to the Enchanted Deer Forest is optional, with an additional charge of $10 per vehicle (Including a bag of animal food). The event will be open daily from 6-9 pm with extended hours on selected nights. Visit www.hollywild.org for exact closing times each night.

Thursday, December 29, 2022
Aquarium Aglow
Dec 29 @ 5:30 pm – 9:30 pm
SC State Aquarium

Aquarium Aglow and light bulb with green sea turtled shaped filament on a background of twinkling blue, purple and green holiday lights.

SEE THE AQUARIUM IN A WHOLE NEW LIGHT!

The wonder of the season comes alive at Aquarium Aglow, elegant evenings of holiday celebration in the heart of downtown Charleston. Gather friends and loved ones to journey through the Aquarium, becoming immersed in waves of color from tens of thousands of lights. Installations, from warm and nostalgic to awe-inspiring and contemporary, transform the Aquarium you know and love. Combined with interactive displays and refreshments (food, wine and beer available for purchase), Aquarium Aglow is an experience sure to become a holiday tradition for many!

CELEBRATE NEW YEAR’S EVE AT AQUARIUM AGLOW

New this year, you can be the first to ring in 2023 at Aquarium Aglow! Celebrate New Year’s Eve on December 31 from 5:30–9:30 p.m. at a family friendly evening filled with festive fun, lively music and a special ball drop before bedtime. In addition to the full Aquarium Aglow experience, this event will have a DJ spinning party music, face painting and more exciting surprises.

Hollywild’s Holiday Lights Safari
Dec 29 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Hollywild

Hollywild Animal Preserve will host the 32nd Holiday Lights Safari from Nov. 18 to Dec. 31. This family-oriented event will offer an unforgettable opportunity for children and adults to share and embrace the Christmas spirit. Admission will be $10 per person for the drive-through. Admission to the Enchanted Deer Forest is optional, with an additional charge of $10 per vehicle (Including a bag of animal food). The event will be open daily from 6-9 pm with extended hours on selected nights. Visit www.hollywild.org for exact closing times each night.

Friday, December 30, 2022
Aquarium Aglow
Dec 30 @ 5:30 pm – 9:30 pm
SC State Aquarium

Aquarium Aglow and light bulb with green sea turtled shaped filament on a background of twinkling blue, purple and green holiday lights.

SEE THE AQUARIUM IN A WHOLE NEW LIGHT!

The wonder of the season comes alive at Aquarium Aglow, elegant evenings of holiday celebration in the heart of downtown Charleston. Gather friends and loved ones to journey through the Aquarium, becoming immersed in waves of color from tens of thousands of lights. Installations, from warm and nostalgic to awe-inspiring and contemporary, transform the Aquarium you know and love. Combined with interactive displays and refreshments (food, wine and beer available for purchase), Aquarium Aglow is an experience sure to become a holiday tradition for many!

CELEBRATE NEW YEAR’S EVE AT AQUARIUM AGLOW

New this year, you can be the first to ring in 2023 at Aquarium Aglow! Celebrate New Year’s Eve on December 31 from 5:30–9:30 p.m. at a family friendly evening filled with festive fun, lively music and a special ball drop before bedtime. In addition to the full Aquarium Aglow experience, this event will have a DJ spinning party music, face painting and more exciting surprises.

Hollywild’s Holiday Lights Safari
Dec 30 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Hollywild

Hollywild Animal Preserve will host the 32nd Holiday Lights Safari from Nov. 18 to Dec. 31. This family-oriented event will offer an unforgettable opportunity for children and adults to share and embrace the Christmas spirit. Admission will be $10 per person for the drive-through. Admission to the Enchanted Deer Forest is optional, with an additional charge of $10 per vehicle (Including a bag of animal food). The event will be open daily from 6-9 pm with extended hours on selected nights. Visit www.hollywild.org for exact closing times each night.

Saturday, December 31, 2022
Aquarium Aglow
Dec 31 @ 5:30 pm – 9:30 pm
SC State Aquarium

Aquarium Aglow and light bulb with green sea turtled shaped filament on a background of twinkling blue, purple and green holiday lights.

SEE THE AQUARIUM IN A WHOLE NEW LIGHT!

The wonder of the season comes alive at Aquarium Aglow, elegant evenings of holiday celebration in the heart of downtown Charleston. Gather friends and loved ones to journey through the Aquarium, becoming immersed in waves of color from tens of thousands of lights. Installations, from warm and nostalgic to awe-inspiring and contemporary, transform the Aquarium you know and love. Combined with interactive displays and refreshments (food, wine and beer available for purchase), Aquarium Aglow is an experience sure to become a holiday tradition for many!

CELEBRATE NEW YEAR’S EVE AT AQUARIUM AGLOW

New this year, you can be the first to ring in 2023 at Aquarium Aglow! Celebrate New Year’s Eve on December 31 from 5:30–9:30 p.m. at a family friendly evening filled with festive fun, lively music and a special ball drop before bedtime. In addition to the full Aquarium Aglow experience, this event will have a DJ spinning party music, face painting and more exciting surprises.

Hollywild’s Holiday Lights Safari
Dec 31 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Hollywild

Hollywild Animal Preserve will host the 32nd Holiday Lights Safari from Nov. 18 to Dec. 31. This family-oriented event will offer an unforgettable opportunity for children and adults to share and embrace the Christmas spirit. Admission will be $10 per person for the drive-through. Admission to the Enchanted Deer Forest is optional, with an additional charge of $10 per vehicle (Including a bag of animal food). The event will be open daily from 6-9 pm with extended hours on selected nights. Visit www.hollywild.org for exact closing times each night.

Friday, April 7, 2023
BunnyBurg at TCMU-Spartanburg
Apr 7 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
TCMU Spartanburg

BunnyBurg is TCMU-Spartanburg’s premier spring event, specially designed for kids six and under.

Upon arrival, families receive a bunny trail map and a bunny bag to collect goodies along the way. Snap a *photo with the Easter bunny and follow the trail to each table to stamp their map. Collect a special egg to take home. (Candy and non-candy options available!) Craft experiences include:

  • Easter slime
  • Bunny food
  • Egg painting
  • Bunny ears
  • Hand flower bouquet

All guests, including members, must purchase a ticket to attend.

*Please note, a professional photographer will not be available for Easter Bunny photos. Caregivers are encouraged to take photos on their own device. TCMU staff will be available to assist as needed.

Saturday, October 28, 2023
Haunted Trail and Trunk or Treat
Oct 28 @ 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Greer Middle College

5:00-7:00 Trunk or Treat–Free
7:00-8:00 Not-so-Haunted Trail -$5.00 / person
8:00-10:00 Haunted Trail -$10.00 / person

Saturday, December 9, 2023
7th Annual Ugly Sweater Bar Crawl: Greenville
Dec 9 all-day
Greenville Bars

Join us for the 7th Annual Ugly Sweater Bar Crawl. Get that Goodwill sweater, find those tacky holiday pants, and get ready to jingle bell ROCK on Dec. 9th!

Ugly Sweater Bar Crawl Ticket:
🎅 Ugly Sweater Bar Crawl Koozie at check-in
🎅 Bar Crawl USA Lanyard with Map to guide you to 5+ bars
🎅 Discounted Themed Drinks at each bar with your lanyard
🎅 Registration & After Party with hundreds of crawlers
🎅 DJ Entertainment at multiple bars
🎅 Photographer to capture the fun
🎅 $100 Cash Prize for 1 Lucky Crawler (Rules on map received during check in)
🎅 Holiday Movie Live Stream Trivia with Prizes
🎅 Complete the crawl and receive a giveaway at the after party. Will you crawl to them all?

VIP Ticket:
🎅 Ugly Sweater Drawstring Bag at registration
🎅 Welcome Shot at registration
🎅 Everything included with Regular Ticket

Bar Partners & Drink Specials with your lanyard:
🎅 More to come/subject to change

𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗕𝗮𝗿 𝗖𝗿𝗮𝘄𝗹 𝗨𝗦𝗔:
We’ve been doing events (bar crawls & festivals) since 2015 in over 20 cities. What separates us from the other crawl companies is you actually get stuff with your ticket. Swag, lanyard, map, koozie, drink specials, DJ entertainment, after party, and much more. We are the only company with reviews on Google & Facebook. We aren’t afraid to hide that we deliver the best crawl experience. Check our Facebook & Google reviews for confirmation on just how much value and fun we bring.

FAQ:
🎅 Follow Bar Crawl USA to receive weekly updates including drink specials.
🎅 Do I need a ticket?
Yes, you will not be able to get the koozie, lanyard, holiday draw string bag (VIP), access to trivia game, access to some bars, access to the discounted drink specials and other giveaways if applicable.
🎅 How do I get my VIP holiday Drawstring Bag?
During check in.
🎅 Do I need to go to all of the bars? Is it guided?
You do not need to visit all the bars. We will have times next to each bar when they will be staffed & ready and when you should be there for lanyard & crawl awesomeness.
🎅 Do I need to print my ticket? Does it need to match my name?
No, on your phone is preferred. Ticket does not need to match attendee name.
🎅 Can friends check me in?
Yes, we just need your ticket.
🎅 21+?
This is a 21+ event.
🎅 Refunds?
We will give refunds up to 7 days from event. No exception. Within 7 days, we will ONLY do credits to future Bar Crawl USA events.

Sunday, December 17, 2023
Brevard Philharmonic presents Christmastime in Brevard 2023
Dec 17 @ 3:00 pm
Porter Center, Brevard College

Christmastime in Brevard
December 17, 2022 at 3:00 pm

A beloved annual tradition in our community: Christmastime in Brevard brings you treasured, holiday favorites, with special guests the Transylvania Choral Society. Plus, who doesn’t like music from The Nutcracker?

Saturday, December 30, 2023
Tweetsie Christmas
Dec 30 @ 5:00 pm – 10:30 pm
Tweetsie Railroad

Celebrate the holiday season as Tweetsie Railroad transforms into a winter wonderland for Tweetsie Christmas on November 24, 25, 26, December 1, 2, 3, 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 26, 27, 28, 29, & 30!

Closed Thanksgiving Eve, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Eve.

Tweetsie Christmas offers holiday activities the whole family will love, including a 20-minute nighttime train ride in an open-air car behind one of the park’s historic steam locomotives on a three-mile route lined with over 1 million Christmas lights, a heartwarming, toe-tapping, live Christmas variety show, kid-friendly amusement rides, meetings with Santa in his Gingerbread House filled with candied furnishings, and roasting s’mores over an outdoor fire.

Friday, June 14, 2024
Juneteenth Celebration Weekend
Jun 14 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Downtown Spartanburg

Join the Spartanburg community for our Juneteenth Celebration Weekend!

This unique educational event will celebrate the African-American experience since the end of slavery in 1865. Expect a weekend full of food, fellowship, the opportunity to learn via inspirational performances, and muic.

Juneteenth Celebration Weekend Flyer, red, green, and yellow text with dates and times of events

Saturday, June 15, 2024
Juneteenth Celebration Weekend
Jun 15 @ 4:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Downtown Spartanburg

Join the Spartanburg community for our Juneteenth Celebration Weekend!

This unique educational event will celebrate the African-American experience since the end of slavery in 1865. Expect a weekend full of food, fellowship, the opportunity to learn via inspirational performances, and muic.

Juneteenth Celebration Weekend Flyer, red, green, and yellow text with dates and times of events