Things to Do this Weekend: December 18-20…
Weather Forecast
Friday: Sunny, high of 48 & low of 28
Saturday: Mostly sunny, high of 50 & low of 37
Sunday: Potential rain, high of 55 & low of 37
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Friday, December 18th
Last Weekend of Indie Craft Parade: The Shop Edition 11am-5pm
Shop from 115 artists this last weekend before Christmas! For more details click here.
Cost: purchases TBD
Last weekend of Holiday [Mini] Market at Swamp Rabbit Cafe & Grocery 11am-4pm
Shop local for the holidays! They’ll have a mini flea market featuring handmade goods from local artisans. The mini market is open Friday-Sunday from 11am-4pm. PS, masks are required.
Cost: purchases TBD
Elf’d UP – A Holiday Pop Up Bar at Up on the Roof 4-11pm
Head to the rooftop for this special holiday pop up bar now through Friday, December 25th! Featuring wall-to-wall festivities, Christmas themed drink specials and a lot more holiday cheer. For more details click here.
Cost: purchases TBD
Holiday Sip n’ Shop & Cookie Crawl at Greer Station 5-8:30pm
Join them for extended shopping hours, sales, light refreshments and a Holiday Cookie Crawl along historic Greer Station! Also featuring live holiday music with Natalie Foreverland. PS, masks are recommended where social distancing cannot be maintained.
Cost: purchases TBD
Christmas at Heritage Park in Simpsonville 6-8pm
Celebrate Christmas at Heritage Park! Featuring festive train rides along the Heritage Park Railway, Christmas lights and more. Can’t make it? It’ll also be open on Saturday and Sunday from 6-8pm.
Cost: $2 train rides & under 2 are FREE; other purchases TBD
Home Opener with the Swamp Rabbits at Bon Secours Wellness Area 7pm
The Swamp Rabbits are back! Watch the home team take the ice for their season home opener. You can buy your tickets here. PS, masks are required.
Cost: tickets start at $10; other purchases TBD
2nd Annual Ugly Sweater Party at Fireforge Crafted Beer 7-9pm
It’s their annual Ugly Christmas Sweater Party with local favorite, Red Bank Road! In addition to wearing your ugly sweater, please help fill their donation bin for Safe Harbor with new socks, long sleeve shirts, sweaters, jackets and other winter weather clothing.
Cost: donations & purchases TBD
Saturday, December 19th
The North Pole at The Children’s Museum of the Upstate 9am-6:30pm
Join them on Saturday and Sunday to make special holiday memories! Families will be able to play in the museum, learn about different holiday traditions, write a letter to Santa, go on a candy cane hunt, make holiday crafts and pick a time to have their photo taken with Santa. PS, for the safety they will be offering timed ticketing only for (2 hours per time slots) throughout the day. You can reserve your time slot here.
Cost: $25 for 2 ($20 for members)
Make Your Own Ornament Class at Hollowed Earth Pottery 11am & 12:30pm
Join this 45 minute class to create and decorate your own ceramic ornament! Students will be able to choose from a wide array of shapes to customize their creations. PS, additional ornaments made in this class are $5 each. You can reserve your spot here.
Cost: $25 per person
The Toasty Farmer at Brewery 85 11am-2pm
The local Winter’s Market is back! Each Saturday now through March 20th will feature local farmers and makers, craft beer, a food truck and more. For more details and updates click here.
Cost: purchases TBD
Blood Drive with the Swamp Rabbits at Bon Secours Wellness Arena 2:30-6:30pm
Give blood with The Blood Connection before their Holiday Hockey & Hope Game at 7pm! Then get a FREE ticket to the game as well as a holiday shirt.
Cost: blood donation
Greenville Swamp Rabbits vs. Florida Everglades at Bon Secours Wellness Arena 7pm
Watch the home team take the ice as they go back-to-back against the Florida Everglades! You can buy your tickets here.
Cost: tickets start at $10
Sunday, December 20th
Brunch with Santa at Liberty Tap Room 12-3pm
Enjoy a table side visit from Santa! Also featuring FREE hot chocolate, a goodie bag from Santa and more. PS, parents can enjoy complimentary Holiday Punch with a full brunch menu. Seating is limited, so call (864) 770-7777 to reserve your spot.
Cost: purchases TBD
Skating on the Big Ice at Bon Secours Wellness Arena 1-5pm
Hit the big ice at The Well! The rink will be open for all ages and skate times will be two sessions from 1-2:30pm and 3-4:30pm each day (except on Christmas Day) now through December 30th. PS, FREE parking is available in the VIP lot off of Church Street. For more details click here.
Cost: $10 for ages 7 & up, $8 for ages 6 & under; skate rentals are $3
For even more things to do this weekend around the Upstate for the holidays click here. You can also check out our events calendar here.