A look at local holiday events

Greenville celebrates the holiday season with festive fun

Josie Santopietro, Reporter • December 10, 2024

Photo courtesy of Michael Boyle, VisitGreenville

‘Tis the Season with Andy Leftwich

Andy Leftwich, a popular American fiddler, is playing with his wife and friends at the Logos Theatre in Taylors on Dec. 13 and 14. They will perform bluegrass, acoustic and gospel music inspired by Leftwich’s fellow artists to celebrate the birth of Christ. Attend for a mix of Christmas classics and meaningful melodies. Tickets can be purchased here.

Festival of Trees

Photo courtesy of Tyler Hardin, NewsChannel 12

The Festival of Trees is a yearly tradition for many Greenville residents. Local organizations, schools and florists compete in decorating trees displayed at the Hyatt Regency, 220 N. Main St., and the Courtyard by Marriott, 50 W. Broad St. The elementary school students at Bob Jones Academy decorate a tree as well. The trees can be viewed during hotel lobby open hours.

Exhibit Drop-In Tour: White Christmas

Photo courtesy of the Upcountry History Museum

Visit the Upcountry History Museum on Friday, Dec. 13 from 3:30 to 4 p.m. for a guided exhibit tour of props, backgrounds, original costumes and music from the classic 1954 “White Christmas.” Finish the experience with a test of your holiday movie knowledge through a rapid-fire trivia session. Register here.

Greenville TD Saturday Market Holiday Edition

Several blocks north of Falls Park on the morning of Dec. 14, visit the holiday edition of Greenville’s TD Saturday Market from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. This market transforms two blocks of downtown Greenville into a farmer’s market with 75 vendors. The holiday edition will focus on seasonal produce, specialty items and festive handmade crafts. Santa may even drop by.

Christmas at the Museum

Photo courtesy of the Greer Heritage Museum

Join the Greer Heritage Museum on Dec. 14 at 10:30 a.m. or 1 p.m. for “Christmas at the Museum.” The free event will look at the local history of Christmas, along with holiday treats and a free photo with friends in a winter photo booth. Also, bring canned and boxed foods to support local nonprofits. Free tickets can be reserved here.

The Nutcracker

Grab your tickets for a performance of “The Nutcracker” on Dec. 13, 14 or 15 at the Peace Center. The performance is a collaboration between International Ballet and the Greenville Symphony Orchestra. Tickets can be purchased here.

Ice on Main

Want to enjoy skating but in the warmth of Greenville? Enjoy Greenville’s only outdoor ice rink right in

downtown! The rink is located at Village Green near the Courtyard Marriott. Purchase tickets for a one-hour skate session here.

About the Contributor

Josie Santopietro, Reporter

Josie is a freshman mathematics education major working as a writer on The Collegian. She loves reading, hiking, playing percussion and procrastinating.