Things to Do this Weekend: December 6-8
Weather Forecast
Friday: Sunny, high of 45 & low of 21
Saturday: More sun, high of 51 & low of 22
Sunday: Mostly sunny, high of 63 & low of 33
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Friday, December 6th
Greenville Christmas Market at Grand Bohemian Lodge 10am-6pm
Experience the charming festivities of a European Christmas Market blended with Southern holiday traditions right outside of Falls Park. The holiday market weekend hours are Saturdays from 10am-7pm and Sundays from 10am-4pm through December 31st. For more details, special dates with music/visits from Santa and more click here.
Cost: FREE entry; purchases TBD
Holiday Fair & Kringle Village at Greenville Convention Center 10am-7pm
Experience Greenville’s largest annual winter festival! Featuring holiday shopping from hundreds of vendors, festive family-friendly fun and more. The Holiday Fair will continue on Saturday from 10am-6pm. For more details and tickets click here.
Cost: $10 parking with $10 GA & kids under 2 are FREE; other purchases TBD
Miracle Pop Up Extravaganza at Southernside Brewing Co. 11am-11pm
Experience the brewery’s annual Miracle Pop Up! Featuring wall-to-wall holiday decor, themed cocktails & special events throughout the holiday season with visits from Santa every weekend from now until Christmas and more through the New Year. Open each week Monday-Thursday from 11am-10pm, Friday-Saturday from 11am-11pm and Sunday from 11am-9pm. For more details and upcoming events click here.
Cost: FREE entry; purchases TBD
The Village Christmas Market in The Village of West Greenville 12-9:30pm
Join the Village for a festive holiday experience! Featuring unique vendors from across the region, live music, local food & drinks, a Letters to Santa Station and more. The market hours will be Saturday from 12-9:30pm and Sunday from 12-9pm. For more details click here.
Cost: FREE entry; purchases TBD
Notch SC Launch Party at The Whale GVL 2pm-midnight
Join the taproom as they welcome Notch from Massachusetts to SC distribution! Featuring a unique & diverse lager selection starting at 2pm to stay or to-go. They’ll also have food by Shugah’s Kitchen starting at 6pm while supplies last. PS, they also have brand new merch to shop from!
Cost: FREE entry; purchases TBD
Tree Lighting in Greer City Park 5-8pm
Join the City of Greer for an array of festive activities! Featuring FREE holiday craft stations, train rides, roaming carolers, ice sculpture demo, multiple food vendors and more. The tree lighting will take place at 7:10pm from the grand entrance of the park.
Cost: FREE entry; purchases TBD
Nights of Lights at Heritage Park in Simpsonville 5-10pm
Experience Heritage Park transformed into a stunning display of Christmas lights and decor! Open Sunday-Thursday from 5-9pm and Friday-Saturday from 5-10pm through January 3rd, 2025. For more details and tickets click here.
Cost: $15 adults, $12 kids 4-15 & under 3 are FREE; other purchases TBD
Night of Lights Christmas Tree Lighting at Court Square in Downtown Greenville 5:30-8:30pm
Join the City of Greenville as they officially kick off the holiday season with their annual tree lighting in Court Square in front of M. Judson and the Westin Poinsett. Tree lighting will happen at 6:15pm. They’ll also have local vendors, food trucks, live music and a visit from Santa.
Cost: FREE; purchases TBD
First Friday Gallery Crawl with MAC around Greenville 6-9pm
Navigate through Greenville’s art scene every first Friday of the month with Metropolitan Arts Council. Learn more, start planning your route and find participating artists here.
Cost: FREE; purchases TBD
Saturday, December 7th
1 Year Birthday Party at Other Lands Brewery & Neighborhood Cafe 8am-8pm
Join an all day celebration for their 1st anniversary! Featuring 7 new beers & returning favorites, past loved food items, seasonal drinks of all kinds, new merch and more.
Cost: FREE entry; purchases TBD
Holiday Arts Fair at Center for the Arts in Downtown Greer 10am-2pm
Shop from 20 artist vendors spread throughout the Center for the Arts in Downtown Greer. They’ll also have food trucks in the parking lot with hot food & drinks available for purchase.
Cost: FREE entry; purchases TBD
Christmas Festival in Greer City Park 10am-2pm
Join the Greer Farmers Market for their annual Christmas Festival this Saturday & Sunday! Featuring 60+ vendors, food trucks and more festive cheer.
Cost: FREE entry; purchases TBD
Christmas at the Farm with Evergreen Traditions at Arran Farm 10am-3pm
Enjoy a holiday-filled day on the farm in Easley as you look for the perfect Christmas tree! Featuring hot chocolate, s’mores, fun holiday activities, plethora of Fraser Firs ranging from 3 to 10 feet tall. They’ll also have a variety of local vendors on-site for some holiday shopping. For more details and tickets click here. Can’t make it? Christmas at the Farm will continue on Saturday, December 1st, Saturday, December 7th and Sunday, December 8th from 10am-3pm.
Cost: $20 adults & $10 kids; tree & other purchases TBD
A Very Grateful Christmas at Grateful Brew 10am-4pm
Join their annual holiday fundraiser! Stop by anytime during 10am-4pm for photos with Santa, family-friendly festive cheer and more.
Cost: FREE entry; purchases TBD
The Toasty Farmer Winter Market at New Realm Brewery 11am-2pm
Enjoy this weekly winter market at a new venue every Saturday through April. Featuring 50+ local vendors, music and more. For more details click here.
Cost: FREE entry; purchases TBD
Indie Craft Parade Mini Market 11am-3pm + Holiday Pop Up Shop 11am-5pm at Makers Collective
Start shopping for the holidays early from this unique holiday pop up shop! Open each weekend on Friday-Sunday through December 22nd. This Saturday in particular will be their first mini market outside of the Makers Collective. Can’t make it? They’ll have another one on Saturday, December 14th from 11am-3p. Featuring handmade gifts for all ages curated from small local business around the Southeast. For more details click here.
Cost: FREE entry; purchases TBD
Winter Market at The Whale GVL 2-5pm
Now every Saturday in December! Shop from 10+ local vendors at the taproom while choosing from a curated draft list, wine and other drink options. Follow along for more updates and events here.
Cost: FREE entry; purchases TBD
Annual Christmas Poinsettia Parade along Main Street in Downtown Greenville 6:30pm
A tradition more than 75 years with City of Greenville as the annual Poinsettia Christmas Parade along Main Street in Downtown Greenville is back. Featuring dazzling floats and lots more!
Cost: FREE; purchases TBD
Sunday, December 8th
Run like a Girl + Exclusive Pop Up Shop at Daydrinkers 9am-2pm
Run, jog or walk to support the Julie Valentine Center! The run will start at 9am. Then stick around for an exclusive pop up shop with Run In Greenville and ON Apparel and more from 10am-2pm. PS, all participants that RSVP will receive FREE coffee. You can sign-up for FREE here.
Cost: FREE; purchases TBD
Holiday Market with Santa Visit at Mountain Goat 12-3pm
Shop from local vendors and visit with Santa. Featuring a pop up market, waffles, coffee, hot cocoa and more.
Cost: FREE entry; purchases TBD
Santa coming to Vaughn’s Food Hall 12-3pm
Meet up with Santa while you enjoy a local brunch at Simpsonville’s food hall. They’ll have a letter writing station and other fun family-friendly fun.
Cost: FREE entry; purchases TBD
For even more things to do this weekend around the Upstate click here. You can also check out our events calendar here. #greenville360