Things to Do this Weekend: December 3-5
Weather Forecast
Friday: Sunny, high of 77 & low of 46
Saturday: Mostly sunny, high of 73 & low of 46
Sunday: More sun, high of 64 & low of 48
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Friday, December 3rd
Holiday Fair at Greenville Convention Center 10am-8pm
Shop from the 51st annual Holiday Fair! Featuring 350+ crafters and commercial vendors. Can’t make it? It will be happening again on Saturday from 10am-6pm. For more details click here.
Cost: $5 parking, $7 for adults, $6 for seniors & kids under 12 are FREE; purchases TBD
Christmas on Cannon at Greer Station 4-8pm
Enjoy a festive night of music, prizes, drawings and discounts from merchants on Cannon Street! For more details and tickets click here.
Cost: $10; other purchases TBD
Holiday Makers Market at Carolina Bauernhaus GVL 5-9pm
Join them for a special First Friday event! Featuring an indoor makers market with local vendors, craft beer discounts and more. For more details click here.
Cost: purchases TBD
Christmas Tree Lighting at Greer City Park 5-8pm
Join this Greer City Park as they light up their town for the holidays! Featuring a visit from Santa, holiday craft stations, train rides, Greer Relief S’mores & Hot Chocolate and lots more. For more details click here. Check out even more details about this festive weekend below.
Cost: FREE; purchases TBD
Night of Lights at Court Square in Downtown Greenville 5:30-8:30pm
Count down with Mayor White as they light the official City of Greenville Christmas Tree in front of M. Judson Booksellers and turn on the plaza holiday lights along Main Street. This FREE event includes food trucks and vendors, live music and a special visit from Santa Claus.
Cost: FREE; purchases TBD
Christmas at Heritage Park in Simpsonville 5:30-8:30pm
The first of 3 weekends in December, it’s Christmas in Heritage Park! Featuring hot coco, train rides at Heritage Park Railway on a decorated train and more. PS, Santa will be there too! Now every weekend through December 18th. For more details click here.
Cost: train rides are $3 per person & kids under 2 are FREE; other purchases TBD
First Friday Gallery Crawl with Metropolitan Arts Council 6-9pm
Navigate through our community’s visual arts scene! Select galleries and studios are open to the public around the Upstate. For more details click here.
Cost: FREE; purchases TBD
Elf: The Musical at Greenville Theater 8pm
Experience Buddy the Elf’s journey from the North Pole to New York City to find his real father! Performances are now every Thursday-Sunday through December 19th. For more details and tickets click here.
The Final Countdown: An Original Holiday Rock Show at Centre Stage 8-10pm
Join them for a holiday celebration like no other! Performances are Thursday-Sunday now through January 9th, 2022. For more details and tickets click here.
Cost: tickets start at $25+ fees
Saturday, December 4th
Christmas at the Market at Greenville State Farmers Market 8am-12pm
Shop a variety of local and handmade vendors from this Christmas themed market! Featuring fresh baked goods, jewelry, seasonal gifts and more.
Cost: FREE; purchases TBD
TD Saturday Holiday Market in Downtown Greenville 9am-1pm
The Saturday Market is back for the holidays! Shop from your favorite local vendors along Main Street. You can check out the complete list of vendors below. Can’t make it? It’s happening again next Saturday, December 11th from 9am-1pm.
Cost: FREE; purchases TBD
Christmas Farmers Market Festival at Greer City Park 10am-2pm
Join this Christmas themed farmers market in Downtown Greer! Featuring local vendors, food trucks and lots of holiday cheer. Can’t make it? This special market will also take place on Sunday from 10am-2pm.
Cost: FREE; purchases TBD
Brunch with Santa at The Nose Dive 10:30am-2:30pm
Have brunch with Santa while you enjoy brunch! You can secure your spot by calling (864) 373-7300 or click here.
Cost: purchases TBD
Holiday Flea Market at Swamp Rabbit Cafe & Grocery 11am-4pm
Shop local this holiday season! Featuring local artists and makers along with live music. For complete list of vendors click here. Can’t make it? This holiday market will happen again next Saturday from 11am-4pm.
Cost: FREE; purchases TBD
The Toasty Farmer Market at Brewery 85 11am-2pm
Brewery 85’s winter farmers market is back! Featuring 50+ vendors throughout the season. Now each Saturday through March 19th, 2022. For more details click here.
Cost: FREE; purchases TBD
Mauldin Christmas Parade along East Butler Road 2pm
Join their annual parade with the theme of Beachin’ Christmas! The parade starts at Mauldin High School and ends at the Cultural Center down East Butler Road. Also featuring their tree lighting, a visit from Santa and more. For more details click here.
Cost: FREE; purchases TBD
Scavenger Hunt with Pickens County Humane Society at The Silos in Easley 2-5pm
Go on a scavenger hunt around The Silos while benefitting the Pickens County Humane Society! They’l have $1000+ worth of prizes. For more details click here.
Cost: $80 for a team of 4; other purchases TBD
Poinsettia Christmas Parade along Main Street in Downtown Greenville 6pm
The annual Poinsettia Christmas Parade is back! The night will be filled with floats and performances that will light up Main Street. The parade starts at 6pm, but it’s recommended to get there early to secure a spot. The route stretches along Main Street from Augusta Street to North Street. For more details click here.
Cost: FREE
Sunday, December 5th
Colonial Brunch at Crafty Cats Cafe 9am-2pm
It’s the last Colonial Brunch of the year! Featuring a buffet of delicious food, mimosas, live piano music and more. PS, Santa will also be there from 11am-2pm.
Cost: $17.50 per person & kids under 10 are FREE; other purchases TBD
Taylors Made Market: Christmas Edition at 13 Stripes Brewery 1-6pm
Shop from their annual Taylors Made Christmas Market! Featuring several local vendors, Sol GVL food truck serving from 2-7pm, craft beer and more.
Cost: FREE; purchases TBD
Christmas Parade in Downtown Greer 2:30-4:30pm
Join the annual Greer Christmas Parade benefitting Greer Relief! The parade route is 1.1 miles; beginning at Poinsett Street and Memorial Drive and ending at N. Main Street and Cunningham Drive.
Cost: FREE
Good Night Lights at Prisma Health Children’s Hospital 7pm
Join them as they light up the night for a family-friendly drive-thru event to brighten a child’s hospital stay! Participants are encouraged to wear festive attire and decorate cars. For more details click here.
Cost: FREE
For even more things to do this weekend around the Upstate click here. You can also check out our events calendar here.