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Thursday, December 4, 2025
Magic of Lights at Hollywild Animal Preserve
Dec 4 2025 – Jan 3 2026 all-day
Hollywild Animal Preserve

Magic of Lights is a dazzling, drive-through holiday lights experience featuring favorite holiday scenes and characters of the season using the latest LED technology and digital animations. Experience Magic of Lights from the comfort and safety of your own car as you wind through the sparkling path of Greenville’s best holiday tradition. Be sure to stop by Santa’s Village and the Enchanted Deer Forest for extra holiday magic! Kids 2 and under are free!

Step into the magic of Santa’s Village, where holiday cheer meets hands-on fun for the whole family. Feed and interact with gentle miniature horses, camels, Watusi cattle, pigs, sheep, alpacas, goats, waterfowl, antelope, and more—and don’t forget to purchase animal food to treat the many residents. Cuddle with bunnies, have your photo taken with a baby kangaroo, snap pictures with Santa in his animal barn, and visit the Grinch at his festive Grinch House.

Savor fresh coffee and pastries at Santa’s Sweet Delights, or enjoy hot cocoa, drinks, snacks, and food from our concession stand. Visit the souvenir shop for fun, colorful, and festive items, and leave your mark on the “feel good” graffiti board. Warm up by a crackling fire pit or the grand bonfire, roast marshmallows and s’mores, and steal a kiss under the mistletoe tree. Pose inside the giant lighted present, then find a picnic table to relax and take it all in.

Santa’s Village is more than a visit, it’s a memory in the making.

Friday, December 5, 2025
Wild Lights
Dec 5 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Riverbanks Zoo

Select Nights Starting November 21  5:00 – 9:00PM

Come experience the magic of Wild Lights at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden!

Stroll through the Zoo and discover over 60 larger-than-life handcrafted wildlife lantern displays inspired by nature. This interactive event showcases stunning illuminations sure to dazzle guests of all ages. Enjoy nightly snowfall, fun activities, photo ops and visits with Santa (through December 23).

Don’t miss this unforgettable experience!

Saturday, December 6, 2025
Fretwell Holiday Market
Dec 6 all-day
Fretwell

🎄Saturday, DECEMBER 6th @fretwellmarket is having special guest 💚THE GRINCH 💚for keepsake snapshots from 10am-1pm — and of course all of the best in local goods and gifts for holiday shopping!!

Wild Lights
Dec 6 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Riverbanks Zoo

Select Nights Starting November 21  5:00 – 9:00PM

Come experience the magic of Wild Lights at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden!

Stroll through the Zoo and discover over 60 larger-than-life handcrafted wildlife lantern displays inspired by nature. This interactive event showcases stunning illuminations sure to dazzle guests of all ages. Enjoy nightly snowfall, fun activities, photo ops and visits with Santa (through December 23).

Don’t miss this unforgettable experience!

Sunday, December 7, 2025
Tinsel and Toast a Brunch and Bubbles Benefit
Dec 7 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Greenville Convention Center
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Begin this holiday season surrounded by love, laughter, and the joy of giving back to those who need it most. Join us for Tinsel & Toast, a sparkling Brunch and Bubbles Benefit that’s more than just a festive gathering — it’s a chance to uplift our community and make a lasting impact. 

Tinsel & Toast supports the life-changing work of the Rotary Club of Greenville, funding essential programs like:
✨ Providing shoes, books, and meals to underserved elementary school children
✨ Awarding scholarships to inspiring high school seniors making a difference
✨ Many other impactful local charities

Be part of our first-ever Brunch and Bubbles Benefit and help spread the holiday cheer with the season’s most heartwarming event!

 

Kids Holiday Cookie Decorating Class | Indaco Greenville
Dec 7 @ 11:00 am
Indaco Greenville

Get in the holiday spirit with our festive Holiday Cookie Decorating Class, led by Pastry Chef Michael Galindo. Designed especially for kids, this drop-in session runs alongside Ice on Main – the perfect warm-up for a morning of skating!

From colorful icing to fun sprinkles, the bakers-in-training can unleash their creativity while designing their own holiday sugar cookies. Celebrate the season with cookies, creativity and holiday cheer at Indaco!

Wild Lights
Dec 7 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Riverbanks Zoo

Select Nights Starting November 21  5:00 – 9:00PM

Come experience the magic of Wild Lights at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden!

Stroll through the Zoo and discover over 60 larger-than-life handcrafted wildlife lantern displays inspired by nature. This interactive event showcases stunning illuminations sure to dazzle guests of all ages. Enjoy nightly snowfall, fun activities, photo ops and visits with Santa (through December 23).

Don’t miss this unforgettable experience!

Monday, December 8, 2025
Wild Lights
Dec 8 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Riverbanks Zoo

Select Nights Starting November 21  5:00 – 9:00PM

Come experience the magic of Wild Lights at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden!

Stroll through the Zoo and discover over 60 larger-than-life handcrafted wildlife lantern displays inspired by nature. This interactive event showcases stunning illuminations sure to dazzle guests of all ages. Enjoy nightly snowfall, fun activities, photo ops and visits with Santa (through December 23).

Don’t miss this unforgettable experience!

Tuesday, December 9, 2025
Wild Lights
Dec 9 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Riverbanks Zoo

Select Nights Starting November 21  5:00 – 9:00PM

Come experience the magic of Wild Lights at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden!

Stroll through the Zoo and discover over 60 larger-than-life handcrafted wildlife lantern displays inspired by nature. This interactive event showcases stunning illuminations sure to dazzle guests of all ages. Enjoy nightly snowfall, fun activities, photo ops and visits with Santa (through December 23).

Don’t miss this unforgettable experience!

Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Wild Lights
Dec 10 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Riverbanks Zoo

Select Nights Starting November 21  5:00 – 9:00PM

Come experience the magic of Wild Lights at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden!

Stroll through the Zoo and discover over 60 larger-than-life handcrafted wildlife lantern displays inspired by nature. This interactive event showcases stunning illuminations sure to dazzle guests of all ages. Enjoy nightly snowfall, fun activities, photo ops and visits with Santa (through December 23).

Don’t miss this unforgettable experience!

Community Dinner
Dec 10 @ 6:30 pm
YWCA of Asheville

Gather with your community for a FREE tasty meal, lessons on healthy eating and information on Double Up Food Bucks (a new program through SNAP)! Community Dinners are held on the second Wednesday of each month from 6 – 7:30 pm. FREE childcare provided.

Seating is limited. Reserve your seat online.

For more information, contact Leah Berger-Singer, Preventive Health Coordinator at (828) 254-7206 ext. 212 or [email protected].

Thursday, December 11, 2025
Wild Lights
Dec 11 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Riverbanks Zoo

Select Nights Starting November 21  5:00 – 9:00PM

Come experience the magic of Wild Lights at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden!

Stroll through the Zoo and discover over 60 larger-than-life handcrafted wildlife lantern displays inspired by nature. This interactive event showcases stunning illuminations sure to dazzle guests of all ages. Enjoy nightly snowfall, fun activities, photo ops and visits with Santa (through December 23).

Don’t miss this unforgettable experience!

Friday, December 12, 2025
2025 Winter Invitational Gymnastics Competition
Dec 12 all-day
Greenville Convention Center

Join us at the Greenville Convention Center for 2025 Winter Invitational Gymnastics Competition.

The 2025 Winter Invitational – Gymnastics Competition returns to Greenville, SC from December 12–14 at the Greenville Convention Center. This signature Southeast gymnastics event brings together talented athletes from across the region for a weekend of exciting competition, camaraderie, and celebration of the sport.

Participants can expect a well-organized meet in a premier venue, supportive crowds, and the chance to showcase their hard work and skills on a big stage. Whether you’re aiming for the podium or gaining experience for the season ahead, the Winter Invitational is the perfect way to start out the season.

Ugly Sweater Party at Gather GVL 🎅✨
Dec 12 @ 12:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Gather GVL

Gather your friends and celebrate the season at our Ugly Sweater Party! Enjoy festive drinks, cozy comfort food, and plenty of holiday cheer. Don’t forget to wear your tackiest (and most creative) sweater — we’ll have a photo booth to capture all the fun! 🎁📸

Wild Lights
Dec 12 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Riverbanks Zoo

Select Nights Starting November 21  5:00 – 9:00PM

Come experience the magic of Wild Lights at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden!

Stroll through the Zoo and discover over 60 larger-than-life handcrafted wildlife lantern displays inspired by nature. This interactive event showcases stunning illuminations sure to dazzle guests of all ages. Enjoy nightly snowfall, fun activities, photo ops and visits with Santa (through December 23).

Don’t miss this unforgettable experience!

Saturday, December 13, 2025
2025 Winter Invitational Gymnastics Competition
Dec 13 all-day
Greenville Convention Center

Join us at the Greenville Convention Center for 2025 Winter Invitational Gymnastics Competition.

The 2025 Winter Invitational – Gymnastics Competition returns to Greenville, SC from December 12–14 at the Greenville Convention Center. This signature Southeast gymnastics event brings together talented athletes from across the region for a weekend of exciting competition, camaraderie, and celebration of the sport.

Participants can expect a well-organized meet in a premier venue, supportive crowds, and the chance to showcase their hard work and skills on a big stage. Whether you’re aiming for the podium or gaining experience for the season ahead, the Winter Invitational is the perfect way to start out the season.

Wild Lights
Dec 13 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Riverbanks Zoo

Select Nights Starting November 21  5:00 – 9:00PM

Come experience the magic of Wild Lights at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden!

Stroll through the Zoo and discover over 60 larger-than-life handcrafted wildlife lantern displays inspired by nature. This interactive event showcases stunning illuminations sure to dazzle guests of all ages. Enjoy nightly snowfall, fun activities, photo ops and visits with Santa (through December 23).

Don’t miss this unforgettable experience!

Teddy Bear Toss pres. by Swamp Rabbit Moving
Dec 13 @ 7:00 pm
Bon Secours Wellness Arena

Come out and support the Greenville Swamp Rabbits as they take on the Greensboro Gargoyles at 7:00p at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena.

Sunday, December 14, 2025
2025 Winter Invitational Gymnastics Competition
Dec 14 all-day
Greenville Convention Center

Join us at the Greenville Convention Center for 2025 Winter Invitational Gymnastics Competition.

The 2025 Winter Invitational – Gymnastics Competition returns to Greenville, SC from December 12–14 at the Greenville Convention Center. This signature Southeast gymnastics event brings together talented athletes from across the region for a weekend of exciting competition, camaraderie, and celebration of the sport.

Participants can expect a well-organized meet in a premier venue, supportive crowds, and the chance to showcase their hard work and skills on a big stage. Whether you’re aiming for the podium or gaining experience for the season ahead, the Winter Invitational is the perfect way to start out the season.

Wild Lights
Dec 14 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Riverbanks Zoo

Select Nights Starting November 21  5:00 – 9:00PM

Come experience the magic of Wild Lights at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden!

Stroll through the Zoo and discover over 60 larger-than-life handcrafted wildlife lantern displays inspired by nature. This interactive event showcases stunning illuminations sure to dazzle guests of all ages. Enjoy nightly snowfall, fun activities, photo ops and visits with Santa (through December 23).

Don’t miss this unforgettable experience!