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Saturday, Dec. 1
SEE SANTA ON THE CHIMNEY 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Chimney Rock Park in Chimney Rock, North Carolina. For details, call 828-625-9611 or visit www.chimneyrockpark.com.
G — BREAKFAST WITH SANTA is 8:30 – 10:30 a.m. at the Simpsonville Senior and Activity Center. For ticket information, call 864-967-9533.
G — BREAKFAST WITH SANTA is 9 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. at the Mauldin Cultural Center. For tickets, call the Mauldin Chamber of Commerce at 864-297-1323.
G — WELLNESS WEEKEND is at The Children’s Museum of the Upstate – Greenville. For times and details, visit www.tcmupstate.org.
G — “THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER” is presented by South Carolina Children’s Theatre at 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. at the Peace Center. Visit www.peacecenter.org.
G — FAMILY FUN DAY is 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Upcountry History Museum. Come meet Father Christmas and celebrate with crafts and story times. Visit www.upcountryhistory.org.
G — HOLIDAY FAIR is 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. at the Greenville Convention Center. Visit holidayfairgreenville.com.
G — FREE! GREENVILLE HOLIDAY MARKET is 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the Coldwell Banker Caine Building, 111 Williams St. More than 25 vendors, food trucks and pictures with Santa (bring camera/cell phone). For details, search Greenville Holiday Market on Facebook.
G — THE ST. FRANCIS TEDDY BEAR LUNCHEON is at 11 a.m. at the Hyatt Regency in Greenville. All children who donate a new stuffed animal get a photo with Santa. For tickets and details, visit www.stfrancisfoundation.com.
G — THE HOLIDAY FLEA is 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. at Swamp Rabbit Café. Shop with local artists, crafters and more. Visit swamprabbitcafe.com.
G — SNOOPY’S GINGERBREAD DOGHOUSE WORKSHOP is at 2 p.m. at the Upcountry History Museum. For registration and details, visit www.upcountryhistory.org.
G — FREE! THE MAULDIN CHRISTMAS PARADE is at 2 p.m. on Butler Road. For details, call the Mauldin Chamber of Commerce at 864-297-1323.
G — FREE! GREENVILLE’S POINSETTIA CHRISTMAS PARADE is at 6 p.m. in downtown Greenville. Visit events.greenvillesc.gov.
G — HOLIDAY AT PEACE, presented by the Greenville Symphony Orchestra, is at 7:30 p.m. at the Peace Center. For details and tickets, visit www.peacecenter.org.
S — “THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER,” presented by the Spartanburg Youth Theatre, is at 2 and 4:30 p.m. at the Chapman Cultural Center. Tickets are $15 each for adults and $10 each for ages 18 and younger. Group discounts are available. For tickets, visit www.chapmanculturalcenter.org or call 864-582-ARTS.
A — KICK OFF A HEALTHY SEASON WITH THE ANNUAL REINDEER RUN at the Anderson Area YMCA. The one-mile race starts at 8 a.m. and the 5K starts at 9 a.m. Registration is available at the Anderson Area YMCA, online at www.andersonareaymca.org and www.active.com.
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Sunday, Dec. 2
CHANUKAH ON MAIN is at 4:30 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency on Main Street, Greenville. Visit www.chabadgreenville. com/chanukah-on-main.html.
THE CAROLINA YOUTH SYMPHONY HOLIDAY CONCERT is at 3 p.m. at McAlister Auditorium at Furman University. For details, visit carolinayouth symphony.org.
G — SKATING ON THE BIG ICE is at 1 p.m. at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena. For details, visit www.bonsecours arena.com.
G — “THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER” is presented by South Carolina Children’s Theatre at 1:30 and 5:30 p.m. at the Peace Center. Visit www.peace center.org.
G — FREE! THE SIMPSONVILLE CHRISTMAS PARADE is at 3 p.m. in downtown Simpsonville. Visit www.simpsonvillechamber.com.
G — HOLIDAY AT PEACE, presented by the Greenville Symphony Orchestra, is at 3 p.m. at the Peace Center. For details and tickets, visit www.peacecenter.org.
Monday, Dec. 3
G — FREE! A POLAR EXPRESS PARTY is at 11 a.m. at the Mauldin Branch Library and at 7 p.m. at the Hughes Main Library. Registration is required. Visit www.greenvillelibrary.org.
G — A CHILDREN'S BOOK TALK and Signing with Author Tony DiTerlizzi is at 6:30 p.m. at the Five Forks Library. Free and open to the public, but a purchase of “The Broken Ornament” from Fiction Addiction at the event or by preorder from www.fiction-addiction.com is required to join the signing line. For details, visit www.fiction-addiction.com.
S — FREE! SANTA AND FRIENDS CHARACTER DAY is at 4:30 p.m. at the Cyrill-Westside Branch Library. Call 864-574-6815.
Tuesday, Dec. 4
G — UHM’S MAGIC TREE HOUSE KIDS’ BOOK CLUB is at 3:30 p.m. at the Upcountry History Museum. Today’s book is “Dogs in the Dead of Night.” Registration is recommended. Admission or museum membership required. For details, visit www.upcountryhistory.org.
S — FREE! TWEEN DIY FLUFFY SLIME is at 4:30 p.m. at the Cyrill-Westside Branch Library. Ages 10 – 12. Call 864-574-6815.
S — FREE! FAMILY NIGHT OUT is at 7 p.m. at the Spartanburg Main Library. Ages 9 and younger. Call 864-596-3504.
Wednesday, Dec. 5
G — FREE! THE FOUNTAIN INN CHRISTMAS PARADE is at 5 p.m. in downtown Fountain Inn. Visit fountaininnchamber.org.
S — FREE! AFTER-SCHOOL EXPLORERS is at 4 p.m. at the Spartanburg Main Library. Grades 1 – 4. Call 864-596-3504.
Thursday, Dec. 6
G — FREE! NEIGHBORHOOD NIGHT is 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. at the Upcountry History Museum. Explore museum exhibits, hear a story and more. A limited number of book giveaways are available for children. Visit www.upcountryhistory.org.
G — “A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS!” is at 8 p.m. at Bob Jones University’s Founder’s Memorial Amphitorium. The event features the BJU Symphony Orchestra, choirs and soloists. For details, visit www.bju.edu.
G — “IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE” is performed at 8 p.m. at Greenville Little Theatre. For tickets, visit www.greenvillelittletheatre.org.
S — FREE! TEEN MAKER SPACE: CHRISTMAS ORNAMENTS is at 3:30 p.m. at the Chesnee Branch Library. Visit www.spartanburglibraries.org.
S — FREE! MAKE SMILING SNOW GLOBES at 4 p.m. at the Boiling Springs Branch Library. Visit www.spartanburglibraries.org.
Friday, Dec. 7
G — TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA: THE GHOSTS OF CHRISTMAS EVE is at 4 and 8 p.m. at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena. For details and tickets, visit www.bonsecoursarena.com.
G — THE CITY OF GREER’S TREE LIGHTING is at 5 p.m. at Greer City Park. Visit cityofgreer.org.
G — “THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER” is presented by South Carolina Children’s Theatre at 7 p.m. at the Peace Center. Visit www.peacecenter.org.
G — “IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE” is performed at 8 p.m. at Greenville Little Theatre. For tickets, visit www.greenvillelittletheatre.org.
S — FREE! LITTLE SPROUTS’ DAY OUT is at 11:30 a.m. at the Spartanburg Main Library. Birth – age 3. This is a drop-in play date to make crafts, engage in imaginative play and more. Call 864-596-3504.
S — “THE NUTCRACKER” is presented by Ballet Spartanburg at 7 p.m. at the Chapman Cultural Center. For tickets, visit www.chapmanculturalcenter.org.
Saturday, Dec. 8
SEE SANTA ON THE CHIMNEY 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Chimney Rock Park in Chimney Rock, North Carolina. For details, call 828-625-9611 or visit www.chimneyrockpark.com.
G — BREAKFAST WITH SANTA is at The Children’s Museum of the Upstate. For tickets, visit www.tcmupstate.org.
G — STORY TIME IN HOLIDAY TRADITIONS is at noon and 3 p.m. at The Children’s Museum of the Upstate – Greenville. For details, visit www.tcmupstate.org.
G — “THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER” is presented by South Carolina Children’s Theatre at 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. at the Peace Center. Visit www.peacecenter.org.
G — FREE! “OLIVE THE OTHER REINDEER,” a Lollipops Concert presented by the Greenville Symphony Orchestra is at 10 a.m. at the Simpsonville Branch Library and at 11:30 a.m. at the Hughes Main Library. Visit www.greenvillelibrary.org.
G — “IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE” is performed at 2 and 8 p.m. at Greenville Little Theatre. For tickets, visit www.greenvillelittletheatre.org.
G — SUGAR CREEK FUN RUNS: JINGLE BELL JOG is a family run/walk with an Elf Run at 2:15 p.m. and a 5K at 3 p.m. For details and registration, visit sugarcreekfunruns.com.
G — FREE! CHRISTMAS AT THE STABLES is 6 – 8 p.m. at Whispering Pines Stables in Mauldin. This is a live Nativity with a hay ride, a bake sale and more. All ages are welcome. Groups are asked to call for reservations. Donations are welcome. For details, call 864-288-7458 or visit wpstables.com.
S — FREE! LITTLE SPROUTS’ DAY OUTis at 11:30 a.m. at the Spartanburg Main Library. Birth – age 3. This is a drop-in play date to make crafts, engage in imaginative play and more. Call 864-596-3504.
S — “THE NUTCRACKER” is presented by Ballet Spartanburg at 3 p.m. at the Chapman Cultural Center. For tickets, visit www.chapmanculturalcenter.org.
P — THE EASLEY PARADE OF LIGHTS is at 6 p.m. in Downtown Easley. Visit www.easleychamber.net.
Sunday, Dec. 9
G — “THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER” is presented by South Carolina Children’s Theatre at 1:30 p.m. at the Peace Center. Visit www.peacecenter.org.
G — CELEBRATE AT CHRISTMAS AT THE BARN, a fundraiser for Happy Hooves Therapeutic Equestrian Center, 2 – 5 p.m. at Eden Farms in Marietta. Spend the afternoon making Christmas memories with “reindeer” horse and pony rides, a live, interactive Nativity scene, Christmas carolers, Santa and more. The cost is $10 each. Visit www.edenfarms.net.
G — FREE! CHRISTMAS AT THE STABLES is 3 – 5 p.m. at Whispering Pines Stables in Mauldin. This is a live Nativity with a hay ride, a bake sale and more. All ages are welcome. Groups are asked to call for reservations. Donations are welcome. For details, call 864-288-7458 or visit wpstables.com.
G — “IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE” is performed at 3 p.m. at Greenville Little Theatre. For tickets, visit www.greenvillelittletheatre.org.
S — “THE NUTCRACKER” is presented by Ballet Spartanburg at 3 p.m. at the Chapman Cultural Center. For tickets, visit www.chapmanculturalcenter.org.
A — THE ANDERSON COUNTY CHRISTMAS PARADE is at 5 p.m. at the Anderson Sports and Entertainment Center. Visit www.facebook.com/Anderson CountyParade.
Tuesday, Dec. 11
G — “ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS IS MY TWO FRONT TEETH” is performed at 7 p.m. at Greenville Little Theatre. For tickets, visit www.greenvillelittletheatre.org.
S — FREE! TWEEN BINGO FOR PRIZES is at 4:30 p.m. at the Cyrill-Westside Branch Library. Ages 10 – 12. Call 864-574-6815.
S — FREE! THE SPARTANBURG CHRISTMAS PARADE is in downtown Spartanburg. Visit www.spartanburgjaycees.net.
S — FREE! FAMILY NIGHT OUT is at 7 p.m. at the Spartanburg Main Library. Ages 9 and younger. Call 864-596-3504.
Wednesday, Dec. 12
G — “ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS IS MY TWO FRONT TEETH” is performed at 10:30 a.m. at Greenville Little Theatre. For tickets, visit www.greenvillelittletheatre.org.
G — FREE! A POLAR EXPRESS PARTY is at 11 a.m. at the Fountain Inn and Travelers Rest Branch Libraries. Registration is required. Visit www.greenvillelibrary.org.
G — “IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE” is performed at 7:30 p.m. at Greenville Little Theatre. For tickets, visit www.greenvillelittletheatre.org.
S — FREE! MAKE EGG CARTON CHRISTMAS CRAFTS at 4 p.m. at the Boiling Springs Branch Library. Visit www.spartanburglibraries.org.
S — FREE! AFTER-SCHOOL EXPLORERS is at 4 p.m. at the Spartanburg Main Library. Grades 1 – 4. Call 864-596-3504.
Thursday, Dec. 13
G — “ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS IS MY TWO FRONT TEETH” is performed at 10:30 a.m. at Greenville Little Theatre. For tickets, visit www.greenvillelittletheatre.org.
G — “IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE” is performed at 8 p.m. at Greenville Little Theatre. For tickets, visit www.greenvillelittletheatre.org.
Friday, Dec. 14
G — “ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS IS MY TWO FRONT TEETH” is performed at 10:30 a.m. at Greenville Little Theatre. For tickets, visit www.greenvillelittletheatre.org.
G — FREE! A NUTCRACKER DANCE CLASS, presented by Dance Without Limits, is at 10:30 a.m. at the Hughes Main Library. Registration is required. Ages 3 – 6. Visit www.greenvillelibrary.org.
G — “THE LITTLEST ANGEL” is presented by the South Carolina Children’s Theatre at 7 p.m. at The Kroc Center. The cost is $10.50 each. Visit scchildrenstheatre.org or call 864-235-2885 for information.
G — “IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE” is performed at 8 p.m. at Greenville Little Theatre. For tickets, visit www.greenvillelittletheatre.org.
S — “HOLIDAY GRANDE” is presented by the Spartanburg Philharmonic Brass at 5:30 p.m. at the Chapman Cultural Center. For tickets, visit www.chapmanculturalcenter.org.
Saturday, Dec. 15
G — BREAKFAST WITH SANTA is at The Children’s Museum of the Upstate. For tickets, visit www.tcmupstate.org.
G — STORY TIME IN HOLIDAY TRADITIONS is at noon and 3 p.m. at The Children’s Museum of the Upstate – Greenville. For details, visit www.tcmupstate.org.
G — “ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS IS MY TWO FRONT TEETH” is performed at 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. at Greenville Little Theatre. For tickets, visit www.greenvillelittletheatre.org.
G — THE HOLIDAY FLEA is 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. at Swamp Rabbit Café. Shop with local artists, crafters and more. Visit swamprabbitcafe.com.
G — “THE LITTLEST ANGEL” is presented by the South Carolina Children’s Theatre at 1, 3 and 5 p.m. at The Kroc Center. The cost is $10.50 each. Visit scchildrenstheatre.org or call 864-235-2885 for information.
G — “IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE” is performed at 8 p.m. at Greenville Little Theatre. For tickets, visit www.greenvillelittletheatre.org.
S — THE 2018 HOLIDAY CRAFT MARKET is 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the Chapman Cultural Center. For details, visit www.chapmanculturalcenter.org.
P — BAPTIST EASLEY FOUNDATION HOSTS BREAKFAST WITH SANTA 8 – 10 a.m. at Baptist Easley Hospital. For tickets and details, visit www.ghs.org/breakfast-with-santa.
P — FOOTHILLS DANCE CONSERVATORY PRESENTS “THE NUTCRACKER” at 7 p.m. at the Brooks Center for the Performing Arts at Clemson University. Tickets are $20 each for adults and $15 each for students. Visit www.clemson.edu/brooks.
Sunday, Dec. 16
G — “IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE” is performed at 3 p.m. at Greenville Little Theatre. For tickets, visit www.greenvillelittletheatre.org.
P — FOOTHILLS DANCE CONSERVATORY PRESENTS “THE NUTCRACKER” at 3 p.m. at the Brooks Center for the Performing Arts at Clemson University. Tickets are $20 each for adults and $15 each for students. Visit www.clemson.edu/brooks.
Monday, Dec. 17
S — FREE! POLAR EXPRESS STORY TIME is at 4:30 p.m. at the Cyrill-Westside Branch Library. Registration is required. Call 864-574-6815.
Tuesday, Dec. 18
G — TODDLER TIME WITH SNOOPY is at 10:30 a.m. at the Upcountry History Museum. Visit www.upcountryhistory.org.
G — FREE! A NUTCRACKER DANCE CLASS, presented by Dance Without Limits, is at 3 and 4 p.m. at the Taylors Branch Library. Registration is required. Ages 3 – 6. Visit www.greenvillelibrary.org.
G — UHM’S MAGIC TREE HOUSE KIDS’ BOOK CLUB is at 3:30 p.m. at the Upcountry History Museum. Today’s book is “Christmas in Camelot.” Registration is recommended. Admission or museum membership required. For details, visit www.upcountryhistory.org.
S — FREE! AFTER-SCHOOL EXPLORERS is at 4 p.m. at the Spartanburg Main Library. Grades 1 – 4. Call 864-596-3504.
S — FREE! TWEEN COOKIE DECORATING is at 4:30 p.m. at the Cyrill-Westside Branch Library. Ages 10 – 12. Call 864-574-6815.
S — FREE! FAMILY NIGHT OUT is at 7 p.m. at the Spartanburg Main Library. Ages 9 and younger. Call 864-596-3504.
Thursday, Dec. 20
S — FREE! TWEEN DIY CHRISTMAS CANDLE HOLDERS is at 3:30 p.m. at the Landrum Branch Library. Ages 10 – 12. Visit www.spartanburglibraries.org.
Friday, Dec. 21
G — INTERNATIONAL BALLET’S “THE NUTCRACKER” is at 7:30 p.m. at the Peace Center. Visit www.peacecenter.org.
S — FREE! A HOLIDAY MOVIE MATINEE with hot cocoa is at noon at the Chesnee Branch Library. Visit www.spartanburglibraries.org.
Saturday, Dec. 22
G — INTERNATIONAL BALLET’S “THE NUTCRACKER” is at 7:30 p.m. at the Peace Center. Visit www.peacecenter.org.
Sunday, Dec. 23
G — SKATING ON THE BIG ICE is at 1 p.m. at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena. For details, visit www.bonsecoursarena.com.
G — INTERNATIONAL BALLET’S “THE NUTCRACKER” is at 3 p.m. at the Peace Center. Visit www.peacecenter.org.
Monday, Dec. 24
G — SKATING ON THE BIG ICE is at 1 p.m. at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena. For details, visit www.bonsecoursarena.com.
Tuesday, Dec. 25
Merry Christmas!
Wednesday, Dec. 26
G — SKATING ON THE BIG ICE is at 1 p.m. at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena. For details, visit www.bonsecoursarena.com.
Thursday, Dec. 27
G — SKATING ON THE BIG ICE is at 1 p.m. at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena. For details, visit www.bonsecoursarena.com.
Saturday, Dec. 29
G — EXPLORE WINTER SCIENCE at The Children’s Museum of the Upstate – Greenville. For details, visit www.tcmupstate.org.
Monday, Dec. 31
G — FREE! A NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY is at 11:30 a.m. at the Five Forks Branch Library. Visit www.greenvillelibrary.org.
G — CELEBRATE NOON NEW YEAR’S EVE at The Children’s Museum of the Upstate. Countdown to the Noon Year and more. Visit www.tcmupstate.org.
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