A holiday toy drive conducted by off-duty Law Enforcement Officers and firefighters who fill patrol cars with gifts donated by the community for kids in need this Christmas.  The 28-hour event will take place at The Well and all donations will go to families in the local area.

Drop off unwrapped, newly purchased toys for the LEO Santa Toy Drive, where the Greenville County Sheriff’s Office and Greenville Police Department’s Special Weapons and Tactics Team (S.W.A.T.) will be on hand for live demonstrations.  Donations will be collected curbside outside of the GSP International Airport Box Office from 6:00am on December 1 until 10:00am on December 2.

The LEO Santa Toy Drive is part of The Well’s Serving Together: Arena’s Giving Experience (STAGE) program that supports the community through special events and community engagement initiatives.

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 under one roof. 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.

Dates: Friday, December 1 – Saturday, December 3

Thurs, Dec 1: 10am – 8pm
Fri, Dec 2: 10am – 8pm
Sat, Dec 3: 10am – 6pm

Price: $7 adults
$6 seniors
Free for children under 12

Model Trains Station presents the 2022 Christmas Display.  A family fun holiday theme adventure with trains of all sizes. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays.

Closed on Christmas and New Years Day

View festive holiday gingerbread creations from celebrated local chefs and restaurants in a wooded, winter wonderland-themed lobby. Then, cast your ballot for your favorite to win the People’s Choice award!

As you stroll, enjoy specially created, seasonal food and drink specials from Oak & Honey (during restaurant hours).

Bring friends and family and share in this festive experience together!

Starting December 1st until December 26th, 2022
Viewing hours: 11am to 9pm daily
Restaurant hours: Tues-Thurs 3pm to 11pm / Fri & Sat 3pm to midnight

Join Grand Bohemian Lodge Greenville for a new holiday tradition – The Greenville Christmas Market.

The Greenville Christmas Market will sparkle with charm Friday, November 25, 2022 through Sunday, January 1, 2023 at Grand Bohemian Lodge next to the Liberty Bridge at Falls Park on the Reedy in beautiful downtown Greenville.

The Greenville Christmas Market blends European and Southern holiday traditions at their spectacular lodge overlooking the Reedy River.

Daily festivities occur throughout the holiday season and feature 12+ Christmas booths with local retailers, artisans, food & beverage, and more. Additionally join them on special night for events like a tree lighting ceremony, live music, Santa Claus and more.

THE POLAR EXPRESS™ with the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad is back in 2022! The 1¼ hour round-trip passenger 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.

Weather

We encourage guests to plan ahead and stay apprised of the latest weather developments. Cancellations of a POLAR EXPRESS departure because of inclement weather are very rare. If you’re staying in the Gatlinburg/Sevierville, Tennessee area, the Great Smoky Mountains National Park Service announces road closures and openings on Twitter, or call (865) 436-1200 extension 631 for a recorded message. In such case Highway 441 is closed through the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Interstate 40 typically remains open. Use 45 Mitchell Street, Bryson City, North Carolina 28713 as your destination to find an alternate route.

The holiday season is here, and Fiction Addiction can’t wait to celebrate with you! Stop by to ring in the holidays, enjoy some seasonal goodies, and finish up your holiday shopping early!

The celebration will be taking place in-store on Thursday, December 1st from 5-8pm. Drop in any time over the course of the evening for refreshments and wine, great book recommendations, and the perfect opportunity to knock out the rest of your holiday shopping. Fiction Addiction will have a display of great holiday titles in-store, and you’ll receive a FREE Greenville bridge ornament ($29.95 value) with your purchase of $100 or more.

There are two ticket options for this event. Your $5 ticket admits one to the event. There is also the option of purchasing an $18.01 book ticket, which includes a copy of a festive read – your choice of Christmas at the Cupcake Cafe by Jenny Colgan or The Matzah Ball by Jean Meltzer. Additional books can be purchased on Fiction Addiction’s website or at the event as supplies last.

Tickets can be purchased online through Thursday, December 1st, at 2pm. Refunds can be requested up until the ticket cutoff. At-the-door tickets and books will be available as space allows.

Grab your ticket today to guarantee your admission to this exclusive celebration! You aren’t going to want to miss it.

Do some holiday shopping and peruse a wide selection of handmade art and craft items from SAM Art School instructors and students. This event is FREE and open to the public, but bring your credit card–you’re sure to find something you like!

Join Takeoff Mini Golf every Thursday through Sunday from November 25 to December 23, 2022, as they light up their course in an amazing display of holiday lights!  Each hole will be decorated in a theme.

Each ticket includes one round of mini golf with a GLOW golf ball and your choice of either 3 GLOW bracelets and a GLOW stick or a holiday ornament craft.

The Pavilion will be decorated and set up for impromptu holiday pictures with your own camera/phone!

Tickets can be purchased on the website: https://takeoffminigolf.com/events $13-age 4-12, $15-adults, children under 3 Free

Note: Santa visits on Friday, December 2, Friday, December 9 and Saturday, December 17 from 5:30-9:30 p.m.

Biltmore House glows with candlelight and firelight during this nighttime tour, changing the daytime visit’s mood and experience. Candlelight Christmas Evenings in Biltmore House allows guests to step back in time with an experience reminiscent of the Vanderbilt’s first Christmas spent in Biltmore House in 1895. Musicians stationed throughout the house perform seasonal favorites. Setting the scene is a 55-foot Norway spruce encircled by illuminated evergreens and shrubs sparkling in the center of the front lawn.

Celebrating 49yrs of Decorating our home for the community! We are a drive-thru event only! Located 360 Foster Road, Inman SC 29349

Brought to you by the City of Mauldin and the Greater Mauldin Chamber of Commerce, this year’s festivities will include live holiday music, a holiday market, pictures with Santa, the annual tree lighting, and some jolly extras that will help make your spirits bright! Parking and entry are FREE.

6:00 p.m.: Holiday Market opens, pictures and Santa and performances by local community groups:

Mauldin City Singers, Bethel Elementary, New Harvest Ministries Praise Team, and A Christmas Carol by Mauldin Theatre Company.

7:00 p.m.: Tree Lighting Ceremony

7:30 p.m.:  Musice by The Foreign Landers

9:00 p.m.: Event concludes

Lawn chairs and/or blankets are welcome.

Outside food and beverages are prohibited.  Food and beverage vendors will be on-site.

Smoking, skateboards, and bicycles are prohibited

Leashed dogs are allowed at this event.

Winter Lights is a spectacular open-air walk-through light show made from over one million lights! Located at the North Carolina Arboretum in Asheville, North Carolina, this year’s event features favorites like the famously tall 50-foot lighted tree and the Quilt Garden, along with enchanting new details designed to delight and surprise.

  The Lights!

This year’s show features over a million lights and mixes enchanting new displays with old favorites like the 50ft tree and Quilt Garden. Winter Lights is a walk-through light show with countless opportunities for photos. Use our hashtag #NCWinterLights22 to share the magic!

View the photo gallery here. 

   Live performances

Live performances are scheduled nightly at the Education Center, near Bent Creek Bistro. View the music schedule here.

  Rocky Cove Railroad*

During Winter Lights, our beloved g-scale model train offers nightly service to the North Pole. All aboard!

  Storytime at Woodland Cove

Visit the Education Center for a whimsical window display that follows a young bear’s journey to discover new habitats. This is an educational exhibit that will delight the whole family.

  Gift Shops

Still have a bit of shopping to do for the holidays? our Connections Gallery Gift Shop in the Baker Visitor Center and Winter Lights Shop in the Education Center are open 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. daily, and from 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. nightly, during Winter Lights.

  S’mores and Firepits*

If the winter nights turn a bit chilly, cozy up to the fire pits and heaters throughout the gardens.

S’mores kits are available for purchase at the Bent Creek Bistro, where there’s an especially large fire pit for all your marshmallow-roasting needs!

 Wishing Trees

A favorite Winter Lights tradition, the Wishing Trees return this year in a new location! Look for them near Rocky Cove Railroad, and make sure to leave a wish for the coming year.

  Eat and Drink**

Looking for something to warm you up while you stroll? Cocoa, beer, and wine are available at both the Cocoa Shack and Bent Creek Bistro.

View the menu for Bent Creek Bistro

Bent Creek Bistro Hours: Full menu: 6:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. | Snacks: 9:30-10:00 p.m.

*The Rocky Cove Railroad and the fire pits cannot run in certain weather conditions, and may be closed without notice.

**Alcohol purchased on-site may only be consumed in the event area and is not permitted in the parking lot or on the trails. Outside alcohol is prohibited at all times, on all parts of the property. This includes the parking lot and trails.

Choose from one of two upcycled projects–a snowflake wall hanging or a cardboard nutcracker–to create a fun holiday decoration. Supplies provided. Registration required. Email [email protected] or call 864-277-7397.

When a department store Santa claims he’s the real Kris Kringle, his case gets taken all the way to the Supreme Court, and a little girl’s belief makes the difference in the ‘miracle.’ With new and familiar holiday music and a beloved tale of faith and hope, Miracle on 34th Street will melt even the most cynical of hearts during the Christmas season. Set in a 1940s radio studio, this script features a small cast of multi-talented actor/vocalists as well as a live foley artist and piano player. It’s sure to be good, old-fashioned Christmas fun for the whole family!