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Wednesday, December 2, 2020
Greenville Scavenger Hunt
Dec 2 @ 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!

Skating on the Square
Dec 2 @ 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

Holiday Lights Safari 2020
Dec 2 @ 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!

Thursday, December 3, 2020
Greenville Scavenger Hunt
Dec 3 @ 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!

Skating on the Square
Dec 3 @ 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

Holiday Lights Safari 2020
Dec 3 @ 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!

Friday, December 4, 2020
Deep Remembering – 10 month Nature Immersion Program
Dec 4 all-day
Holistic Survival School

2021 Earth-Skills
Adult Immersion Course

With Nature-Connected Community
Led by Luke McLaughlin

Ten month program running March – December of 2021.

One, four-day weekend, per month.

Blue Ridge Mountains, near Asheville, North Carolina

(traditional Cherokee territory )

Greenville Scavenger Hunt
Dec 4 @ 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!

Skating on the Square
Dec 4 @ 4:00 pm – 10:00 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

Christmas in Gaffney
Dec 4 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Downtown Gaffney

The City of Gaffney is keeping the annual Christmas festivities alive in 2020 by offering an alternate, safe, socially-distanced plan to celebrate the holiday season while following CDC guidelines.
Join us on Friday, December 4th as we celebrate Christmas in Gaffney, South Carolina.
We will kick off the night at 6pm with a DRIVE-THRU Christmas parade. In a drive thru parade the entries and participants remain stationary while the spectators drive through and enjoy the parade from their vehicles. Parade will be open to spectators from 6pm-7:30pm.
The parade route will start at the intersection of Corry Street/S. Limestone Street and continue North through Historic Downtown Gaffney.
After the parade join us in Henry L. Jolly Park, 102 Railroad Avenue, to continue the festivities.
Santa Claus will be available from 6pm-9pm for socially distanced photo opportunities. Santa will also be collecting your letters and wish lists at the park.

Holiday Lights Safari 2020
Dec 4 @ 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!

Saturday, December 5, 2020
Deep Remembering – 10 month Nature Immersion Program
Dec 5 all-day
Holistic Survival School

2021 Earth-Skills
Adult Immersion Course

With Nature-Connected Community
Led by Luke McLaughlin

Ten month program running March – December of 2021.

One, four-day weekend, per month.

Blue Ridge Mountains, near Asheville, North Carolina

(traditional Cherokee territory )

Guided Hikes: Grandfather Mountain
Dec 5 all-day
Grandfather Mountain

Interpretive Rangers are available to lead guided hikes, bird walks and wildflower walks for families and groups that visit Grandfather Mountain. To see the mountain in this whole new way, you can schedule an appointment by calling the interpretive ranger office at (828) 737-0833 or emailing [email protected].

Please note that walks and hikes are available for all ability levels, but hikes that take you into Grandfather Mountain’s backcountry require careful footwork, proper footwear and the ability to handle heights. All backcountry hikes require participants to traverse ladders and use cables to navigate steep sections of the trail.

Interpretive Rangers are available year-round (weather permitting) to lead guided hikes to:

MacRae Peak ($15 + park admission)
Attic Window ($25 + park admission)
Calloway Peak ($35 + park admission)

Reservations must be made at least two weeks in advance, and a minimum of two participants per hike are required. For more information, please call (828) 737-0833.

Chimney Rock State Park Breakfast with the Elves at Old Rock Cafe’
Dec 5 @ 8:00 am – 11:00 am
Chimney Rock State Park
Standard meal prices apply. Does not include Santa on the Chimney event.

Join Mrs. Claus and Santa’s elves for a holiday breakfast, Christmas crafts and a special Christmas story at 10 a.m. You’ll not only enjoy a hearty, festive breakfast, but you’ll also get to share your wish list with Mrs. Claus and learn a little more about Jolly Old St. Nick.

Join Us for the Homeplate Holiday Brunch
Dec 5 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Fluor Field

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Enjoy a delicious, chef-inspired brunch on the field this holiday season at the Greenville Drive’s Homeplate Holiday Brunch on December 5! Enjoy an hour on beautiful Fluor Field at a private table for you and your group. Afterwards, head to the concourse level to spend time in our Winter Wonderland doing fun activities and crafts, getting pictures taken with Reedy Clause and more! Social distancing and COVID-19 protocols will be in place throughout the event.

COVID-19 Safety Measures:

Please note, that for the safety of our guests and our staff the following safety measures have been put in place for this event.

  • Masks are required at all times unless at your table eating.
  • All guests will have their temperature taken at the gate. 
  • All adults (18+ years old) must sign the Drive’s Covid-19 waiver (link to attached file). 
  • All tables on the field will be spaced more than 6’ apart.
  • The Brunch Buffet will be served by our Drive staff (in masks, gloves, and behind plexiglass) and all tables will be cleaned and sanitized between reservations
Chimney Rock State Park 23rd Annual Santa on the Chimney
Dec 5 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Chimney Rock State Park

Since 1997, Santa has visited Chimney Rock to train for his big night of deliveries. There’s no way Santa could make it down so many chimneys without practice. What better place to prepare and stay in shape than on one of the world’s largest chimneys at Chimney Rock State Park? Make your list and bring it to Santa and Mrs. Claus, enjoy live holiday music, hot cocoa, cookies and meet live Park animal ambassadors.

Skating on the Square
Dec 5 @ 11:00 am – 10:00 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

Greenville Scavenger Hunt
Dec 5 @ 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!

Rocky Cove Railroad Exhibit
Dec 5 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
NC Arboretum

On exhibit Saturdays and Sundays from 12 – 4 p.m., Rocky Cove Railroad is a G-Scale (garden scale) model train that demonstrates the coming of trains to western North Carolina at the turn of the 20th century. The exhibit is located below the Grand Promenade. Please note, Rocky Cove Railroad will not operate in rainy or wet conditions.

Mauldin Christmas Parade
Dec 5 @ 2:00 pm
Mauldin Cultural Center

Celebrate the best time of the year with the entire community! Beginning at Mauldin High School and ending at the Cultural Center, this year’s Christmas Parade is better than ever! With floats from churches, businesses, scout troops, organizations and many more, the parade is a great way to see your community celebrate Christmas. Music by the Mauldin High School Marching Band will lead the one and only Santa down the parade route!

Register your group or organization to be a part of the parade by contacting the Mauldin Chamber of Commerce at 864.297.1323 or [email protected].