Events Calendar
Explore family friendly events, theatres, galleries, concerts, nightlife, things to do, and more in the Greenville, SC and Upstate areas.
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Holiday Lights Display
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Experience Asheville’s brightest holiday tradition at Winter Lights at The North Carolina Arboretum. Walk through an outdoor winter wonderland and see the Arboretum’s gardens dressed in more than half-a-million holiday lights. Roast s’mores by the fire, listen to your favorite holiday tunes or enjoy a cup of hot cocoa, cider or beer. Proceeds from the event will support the Arboretum’s educational programs, exhibit and facilities year-round.
Tickets range from $8-18 and must be purchased in advance online at www.ncwinterlights.com.
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Bring your holiday gifts to wrap them free of charge at the library! You can also choose to leave the gifts at home and create gift tags and decorate craft paper to take home.
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All new! In 2017, we broke box office records with A Flat Rock Playhouse Christmas. In 2018, come join us for a brand new version of this holiday tradition.
Matinees: Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays at 2:00PM
Evenings: Wednesdays and Thursdays at 7:30PM. Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00PM
Flat Rock Playhouse Mainstage
2661 Greenville Highway Flat Rock, NC 28731
All Aboard THE POLAR EXPRESS! This memorable journey will take you on an incredible journey! Believe the magic this Holiday season!
Over 88,000 guests rode THE POLAR EXPRESS with the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad in 2017 and we hope to see you in 2018! The 1¼ hour round-trip excursion comes to life as the train departs the Bryson City depot for a journey through the quiet wilderness for a special visit at the North Pole. Set to the sounds of the motion picture soundtrack, guests on board will enjoy warm cocoa and a treat while listening and reading along with the magical story. Children’s faces show the magic of the season when the train arrives at the North Pole to find Santa Claus waiting. Santa will board THE POLAR EXPRESS, greeting each child and presenting them with a special gift as in the story, their own silver sleigh bell. Christmas carols will be sung as they return back to the Bryson City Depot.
THE POLAR EXPRESS begins November 9, 2018, and operates through December 31, 2018.
Christmas at Biltmore Daytime Celebration*
Saturday, November 3, 2018 – Sunday, January 6, 2019 (daily)
*Included with estate admission.
*Does not include “Candlelight Christmas Evenings”
Experience the holidays wreathed with the wonder of Biltmore. Our celebration presents Christmas on a grand scale with more than 55 trees decorated by our talented staff, accented with miles of ribbon, garlands, and lights. Festive menus in our restaurants and holiday wine tastings make for a memorable visit.
Learn more about #ChristmasAtBiltmore or plan your visit: biltmore.com/Christmas
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Enjoy a visit to Christmas pasts from the 1840s to the 1890s. Each room contains antique and reproduction decorations and traditions. Four live trees, one of which will be decorated with traditional Appalachian decorations, hand made by our SMH over History club.
Admission at the door $9 adults, $5 children/students, free for WNC Historical Association members and A-B Tech students.
Group tours may be requested at 828-253-9231
Special 12 Days of Christmas Scavenger Hunt for children.
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Join us for ACM Christmas with Winnie the Pooh! Meet Christopher Robin and the rest of the crew for some holiday fun and Christmas cheer! Free admission, donations accepted. Recommended for children 2-12 years old.
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Have no fear, Festivus is almost here! We’re bringing back your favorite holiday for the 4th year in a row! All the expected elements will be there – the Festivus pole, airing of grievances, and feats of strength – along with a few Haus Bites specials and live music from Abbey Elmore Band 5-8pm and The Stinkbugs 9pm-12am. As always, we will have the best in craft beer and bites for you to enjoy, and who knows, maybe even a Festivus miracle!
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‘Twas the Nacht before Christmas and all through the Bauernhaus,
12 new beers were pouring and all of them stouts!
There’s Nacht and Nachtlicht ☕️flowing of course,
and Nibnacht ?and Coconacht ?available for pours
But wait that’s not all, we’ve crafted four more,
Imperial stouts to make your hearts warm ?
Hazelnacht ?and Cinnanacht are new to the scene, and a special Nacht keg full of Praline ?
Back from last Christmas with candy canes, we have Peppermint? Nacht, Hip-hip Hooray?
We hope that you’ll join us and enjoy all 12,
Then stay for great music to top off the day!?
Merry Christmas to all and to all a good Nacht!
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The Nacht Before Christmas #AtTheBauern
Friday 12/21, 4-11pm
Live music by the AWESOMEST Talbert Black!!!
Eats from J.D. Hogs!!!
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Even more Nachts to be announced! Like…EggNacht ? ? anyone?!
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And new to this year: Bring a batch of your best homemade cookies to swap! Prizes for best in show??
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No holiday trip to Lake Lure and Chimney Rock Village is complete until you’ve immersed yourself in the night-time charms of the Lake Lure Flowering Bridge all lit up for the holidays. It takes hundreds of volunteer manhours to create the holiday look for the gardens on this historic bridge. Take in the beauty, the quiet serenity of the lake and the mountains, and enjoy this gorgeous work of art in motion all month long. It’s free, open to the public, and the perfect holiday activity either before or after dinner in the Gorge!
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- Nearly one million twinkling lights
- Countless decorative images
- Holly Jolly Christmas Parade
- Animated Story Tree
- Animal Characters
- Nightly visits with Santa (start at 6:00PM through December 23)
- Warm memories and holiday cheer around the Jingle Bell Bonfire
- Hot cocoa, s’mores and other festive foods available for purchase
While you may spot a few night owls during Lights, most of our residents will be off-exhibit to catch some zzz’s.
Open 5:00 – 10:00 p.m. Advance Tickets Required. Enjoy the wonder of the park dazzlingly lit for the holidays, with a nighttime train and more.
Candlelight Christmas Evenings*
Saturday, November 3, 2018 – Saturday, January 5, 2019 (Select Dates)
*Check website for availability/dates
*By reservation only.
*Pricing varies by date.
Candlelight, firelight, and live music bring holiday warmth to the extravagant holiday décor of Biltmore House, creating an evening to remember. Evening guests can also take advantage of Antler Hill Village & Winery to enjoy free wine tastings. Advance reservations are required for evening visits.
Learn more about #ChristmasAtBiltmore or plan your visit: biltmore.com/Christmas
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The Christmas House is Celebrating it’s 45yr of Decorating for our Community! We will have over 100,000 lights and displays to see this year. We are a drive-through event only. We do not charge, but there is a donation box if anyone wishes to help with expenses. So come out and see the sights and hear the sounds of Christmas at The Christmas House!
https://www.facebook.com/events/1255645907923088/?event_time_id=1255645964589749
Upstate Holiday Light Show will be opening on Thanksgiving Night through New Years Eve! Located at Greenville-Pickens Speedway; bring the whole family to the biggest interactive LED light show in the Upstate!! Meet Santa at his workshop, Petting Zoo, Pony Corral & Ice Skating Rink!
**LIKE & SHARE to WIN 2 Car Passes, Winners announced weekly**
Sunday – Thursday 5:45 – 10PM
Friday & Saturday 5:45 – 11PM
Petting Zoo:
(Included)
Open Everyday
Ice Rink:
Thursday – Sunday
$5 Cash (Includes Skates)
Pony Corral:
Thursday – Sunday
$5 Cash
Santa Land:
$5 to Visit (Cash)
Starting in December 14th, 15th, 16th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd
Concessions open everyday (Bring Cash)
PRICES:
Tickets are available at the door & online at
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/upstate-holiday-light-show-tickets-52499435224
Prices are just $20 for the whole car! (This includes cars, trucks, mini van, or suv.)
$45 for passenger vans
$75 for buses.
Cash & Credit Cards are accepted at the Ticket Booth.
Please visit http://upstatelights.com or give us a call at 864-295-5764 if you have any questions!
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Come out and get your picture taken with Santa.
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Holiday Lights Display
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JUST WHEN YOU THOUGHT THE NIGHTMARE WAS OVER !!! THE ALL NEW 6 NIGHT SPECIAL EVENT “NIGHTMARE CHRISTMAS” FOR 2018. Now that Halloween is over Christmas is just around the corner, This 2018 Christmas Holidays has taken a Horrifying Twist at Nightmare Dungeon. Santa has converted the 114 year old Cabin In The Woods into His Creepy Cabin… A two story Cabin with Santa & his Evil Elves all throughout waiting on you and your friends! If you’ve been to Nightmare Dungeon in the past you won’t recognize ANYTHING because the original tour of the Cabin has been changed to a complete different route. EVERYTHING has been changed into a horrific Christmas setting, Experience the most extravagant high tech LASER SHOWS all throughout the tour and be prepared for Santa and his Terrifying Elves to be coming at you full force from all directions! The lasers will be a sight to see as you try to find your own way though this unguided tour! Santa and his 40+ elves will be sure to send the Holiday Fear Down your spine and raise the hairs on your neck!! IT WONT BE A “SILENT NIGHT” here on these nights !!! What better way to spread your Christmas “FEAR” for the holidays !!! This event is NOT intended for kids 10 and under but it’s the parents consent! THIS IS A SPECIAL 6 NIGHT EVENT ONLY SO DON’T MISS IT !!! The Cozy Bon Fire will be warm so bundle up and bring your friends. TICKETS ARE ONLY $25 PER PERSON, Opens December 14th 15th 16th & 21st 22nd & 23rd at 6:00pm until 12:00am. SPREAD THE CHRISTMAS FEAR !!!
https://www.facebook.com/events/194053924813877/?event_time_id=194053931480543
Celebrate the shortest day/longest night of the year with us in style. Dust off your ugly Christmas sweaters and join us for a night of special releases and merriment. We will be playing National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation at 9 and will announce the top 3 winners of our ugly sweater contest before the movie starts.
Special releases for the day:
Rum BA Olde Soul Imperial Stout
Tequila BA Olde Soul Imperial Stout (March 2018 release)
Lonely Soul Imperial Stout (Olde Soul base beer)
Future World Batch 6 NE IPA (African Queen, Azacca, and Amarillo hops)
Harm’s Way BBA Imperial Stout
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