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Tuesday, December 22, 2020
Greenville Scavenger Hunt
Dec 22 @ 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
220 N Main St, Greenville, SC 29601, United States

Forget tourist-filled museums, make your own memories with a photo scavenger hunt tour in Greenville! On a Let’s Roam scavenger hunt, you and your team will work together to wander throughout Greenville, racking up points and laughs along the way. Greenville Adventure is the perfect small group activity for anyone looking to spend an enjoyable afternoon in Greenville.

Some of the more memorable landmarks you’ll see are: NOMA Square, Swamp Rabbit Trail, Greenville Drive Baseball Stadium, Baseball Library..

Let’s Roam scavenger hunts work great for outdoor team building games in Greenville too! Whether you work in Greenville or are just visiting, you are sure to learn some new facts about the city as well as your teammates on this creative corporate event! This is one of the happiest hours your team will spend together!

Fear not, maids of honor, these hunts are sure fire ideas for Greenville bachelorette parties! Bachelors and bachelorettes will both enjoy roaming around on their wedding-themed Greenville scavenger hunts. Why just bar hop when you and your team can jump for joy as you complete hilarious photo challenges and see the best that Greenville has to offer!

Looking to check out a different part of the city? Check out Downtown Asheville Scavenger Hunt, Classic City Culture & History, and Lap Around Charlotte as well!

Here is some more info about this hunt:

Follow the Blue Ridge Mountains and you’ll find one of South Carolina’s most picturesque cities. On this fun-filled Greenville scavenger hunt, explore the storied buildings, great green spaces and cultural institutions.Is there a waterfall in NOMA Square? Who left their sox in the baseball stadium? Find out on this scavenger hunt of Greenville!

Ice On Main $5.00 Tuesdays
Dec 22 @ 2:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Ice On Main

Skate for $5 every Tuesday afternoon this season courtesy of United Community Bank! Guarantee your skate time by reserving your tickets ahead of time at www.iceonmain.com.

Decorate Cookies for Santa
Dec 22 @ 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Rocky Moo
Skating on the Square
Dec 22 @ 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Morgan Square

COVID-19 Requirements and Precautions

All skaters will be required to wear a mask.

All skates will be cleaned in before and after uses.

Hand Sanitizer will be provided through the venue.

Touch points are disinfected regularly throughout the day.

Everyone entering will be subject to a temperature check. Anyone will temperatures over 100.4 or higher, will not be permitted to enter the venue.

Please social distance while waiting in lines.

There will be a limited number of skaters on the ice at all times.

Regular Hours

Monday – Thursday 4 – 8pm
Friday 4 – 10pm
Saturday 11am – 10pm
Sunday 12-8pm

Special Holiday Hours

Thanksgiving Day 5 – 10pm
Christmas Eve 12 – 6pm
Christmas Day 4 – 10 pm
New Years Eve 12 – 6 pm
New Years Day 4 – 10 pm
Martin Luther King Jr Day (Closing Day) 11am – 10pm

Anderson Christmas Lights
Dec 22 @ 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Town of Anderson

Open daily weather permitting. Closed if rain.

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Candlelight Christmas Evenings at Biltmore
Dec 22 @ 5:00 pm
Biltmore

Candlelight, firelight and live music bring holiday warmth to Biltmore House’s extravagant holiday décor during these nighttime tours. Candlelight Christmas Evenings include a self-guided candlelight tour of Biltmore House, next-day visit to the gardens, Antler Hill Village and Biltmore Winery. Evening guests can also take advantage of Antler Hill Village & Winery to enjoy free wine tastings.

Tickets may be purchased at www.biltmore.com or by phone (800-411-3812).

Lights Before Christmas Riverbanks Zoo + Garden
Dec 22 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Riverbanks Zoo & Garden

Lights Before Christmas, presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina, will shine on select evenings. Enjoy a dazzling display of more than one-million twinkling lights, animated story tree, Jingle Bell Bonfire, and more.

Lights of Love Ronald McDonald House Charities
Dec 22 @ 5:00 pm – 9:45 pm
Ronald McDonald House

 

The Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Carolinas has decorated their house in holiday lights. It’s free to drive-through and see the display.

Be a light of hope for families staying at RMHCC this holiday season by making a gift towards the Lights of Love campaign. Your gift will be celebrated by illuminating the outside of the House in holiday lights. The festive lights will be on display starting on November 19th – January 1st. Honor your friends, relatives, teachers, and business associates by making a gift. An acknowledgement letter recognizing your kindness will be sent from RMHCC to the person you wish to honor.

 

Taco Tuesdays
Dec 22 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Fireforge Crafted Beer

Taco Tuesday

 

It’s Taco Tuesday at Fireforge with Comal 864. Owner/chef Dayna Lee will fire up the grill and serve a variety of authentic Mexican tacos, quesadillas and nachos from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.

There’s seating at the outdoor tables in the biergarden at this time. Come join them!

THE POLAR EXPRESS™ with the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
Dec 22 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Great Smoky Mountains Railroad

Over 90,000 guests rode THE POLAR EXPRESS™ with the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad in 2019 and we hope to see you in 2020! 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 13, 2020, and operates through December 31, 2020.

 

Holiday Lights Safari 2020
Dec 22 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Hollywild Animal Park

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Drive through millions of sparkling Holiday Lights decorating our nearly 100 acre animal park. Snap that selfie with a zebra, camel, or one of many animals waiting to meet you. Finish your evening off with a drive through the peaceful nativity area and more lights displays before heading home.  For an additional $10 (a separate ticket or payable at the gate) you can drive through our expanded Enchanted Deer Forest where you hand-feed animals (animal food provided) from the comfort of your car.  There you can see and feed Sika and Fallow Deer, zebra, donkeys, and other gentle hoofstock.

 

Holiday Lights Safari hours:

Drive Through Open November 20th – January 2nd 6:00 – 9:00

Extended hours on the following dates:

Dec 4th, 5th (Friday, Saturday) 6:00 – 10:00

Dec 11th, 12th (Friday, Saturday) 6:00 – 10:00

Dec 18th – 23rd (Friday – Wednesday) 6:00 – 10:00

Dec 23rd – Jan 2nd 6:00-9:00

 

Open Christmas Eve, Christmas Night, New Years Eve & New Years Day!

Shadrack’s Christmas lights show
Dec 22 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Tryon Resort

The light show is also synchronized to music that plays on the radio station indicated at the entrance to the show.

The drive-thru light show is about 30 minutes long, and there are two ticket options for purchase which covers vehicles of up to eight people

  • Dec. 10-13: Rudolph
  • Dec. 17-20: The Grinch
  • Dec. 21-24: The Nativity
THE POLAR EXPRESS™ with the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
Dec 22 @ 6:40 pm – 7:40 pm
Great Smoky Mountains Railroad

Over 90,000 guests rode THE POLAR EXPRESS™ with the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad in 2019 and we hope to see you in 2020! 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 13, 2020, and operates through December 31, 2020.

Holiday Lights Trolley Tour
Dec 22 @ 6:45 pm – 8:00 pm
Main Street Trolley
Ride aboard the Main Street Trolley and enjoy a festive evening of the best holiday light displays, music and local history.

Not since the mid-1920’s, has a vintage trolley car rolled down the streets of Spartanburg. This year, Main Street Trolley is proud to introduce our 15th annual “Holiday Lights”, Trolley Tour of Spartanburg. On board, enjoy Christmas music and some historic story-telling while enjoying our very best local Christmas light displays. “We were contacted by several homeowners asking us add their display to this year’s tour, so we are excited about the new stops on the tour”, says Bryan Henke of Main Street Trolley. The “Holiday Lights” trolley tour operates in December on select dates. Ticket prices are $12.00 per person. Tour begins at the Magnolia Train Depot in downtown Spartanburg. Reservations are required.

Note: This years tour will be just as exciting, however all guests must wear a mask on board at all times.

FESTIVUS at the Haus
Dec 22 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Growler Haus Village of West Greenville

FESTIVUS at the Haus

 

Come to the Haus for a celebration like no other! December 22, 7-10 pm

1. Raising of the Festivus Pole

2. Airing of Grievances

3. Haus Trivia

THE POLAR EXPRESS™ with the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
Dec 22 @ 8:20 pm – 9:20 pm
Great Smoky Mountains Railroad

Over 90,000 guests rode THE POLAR EXPRESS™ with the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad in 2019 and we hope to see you in 2020! 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 13, 2020, and operates through December 31, 2020.

Wednesday, December 23, 2020
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s first-ever online season
Dec 23 all-day
Online w/ Brevard Music Center

Brevard Music Center Around The Web

Live-streamed performances, resources, and activities we love from around the web, updated regularly.

Alvin Ailey: Ailey Forward
Enjoy Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s first-ever online season. Available to stream from December 2-31, this incredible series of premieres, collaborations, behind-the-scenes talkbacks, and unique Alvin Ailey highlights from the past 60 years will leave you inspired and wanting more. All events are family friendly, and free to enjoy with no registration required.

BMC viola faculty Maggie Snyder
Dec 23 all-day
Online w/ Brevard Music Center

BMC viola faculty Maggie Snyder and pianist David Fung collaborate in an engaging concert film featuring four pieces intermingled with interviews by composers and performers. The centerpiece of the recital is the World Premiere of Spellbound for solo viola by Iranian-American composer Gity Razaz. The piece was commissioned as a part of the VIOLA2020 project commemorating the centennial of the 19th Amendment through commissioning works by women. Ms. Snyder is Professor of Viola at the University of Georgia – Athens.

Breakout Now! with Tech After Five
Dec 23 all-day
Online w/ Tech After Five
Ep 243 Breakout Now – YouTube
It’s time for you to Breakout! There are brand new features in Zoom, especially the new user driven Breakout Rooms. We talk about what’s possible and how we are already using it at Tech After Five! This episode includes a brief recap of our virtual Gadgetfest as well!
Brevard Music Center w/ Keith’s Corner: Respighi’s Adoration of the Magi, w/ the Boston Pops Orchestra.
Dec 23 all-day
Online w/ Brevard Music Center

Keith shares the beautiful Adoration of the Magi (Three Botticelli Pictures) of Italian composer Ottorino Respighi. The featured recording is of Keith Lockhart conducting the Boston Pops Orchestra on their album Sleigh Ride from 2004.