Hold on tight: Here's some ideas for family fun the week of Dec. 16
Parents, you probably have a white-knuckle hold on the wild ride that is December, but hang in there for loads of family fun. To get you through, you can find events, holiday picks, gift ideas, inspiration and more at upstateparent.com.
Holidays at the Zoo, presented by AM-PM Farms, continues through Dec. 30 at the Greenville Zoo. The event includes thousands of lights, festive decorations and music. Entry is limited. Reservations are strongly recommended. Visit greenvillezoo.com.
Christmas at Heritage Park continues Dec. 16 – 18. For details, visit facebook.com/events/1810212412676249.
“The Polar Express” Party for ages 6 and younger is at 10 a.m. Dec. 16 at the Taylors Branch Library. Visit greenvillelibrary.org.
“Treasure Island” continues through Dec. 17 at Greenville Theatre. This is a musical adaptation that is suitable for all ages. Visit greenvilletheatre.org.
Greenville Symphony Orchestra’s Holiday at Peace is Dec. 16 – 18 at the Peace Center. For tickets, visit peacecenter.org.
Winter Wonder Walk Holiday Festival continues through Dec. 18 at the Adventure Center of Asheville. Celebrate the Wonder of Winter with a live-action immersive story-walk on an outdoor trail complete with live characters, lights, and a blustery guest, Jack Frost. The Aerial Glow Trail at The Treetops Adventure Park is also available for ages 4 and older. A holiday market, food, arts, face painting and more are available. For tickets and details, visit ashevilletreetopsadventurepark.com/winter-wonder-walks-2.
The Holiday Flea is 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Dec. 17 at Swamp Rabbit Café. Shop with local artisans. For details, visit swamprabbitcafe.com/event.
Mauldin City Singers present Sounds of the Season Dec. 17 and 18 at Mauldin Cultural Center. Visit mauldinculturalcenter.org.
The St. Francis Festival of Trees continues through Dec. 26. See the trees in the entranceways of the Courtyard Marriott Downtown (50 W. Broad St. Greenville), Embassy Suites by Hilton – Riverplace (250 Riverplace, Greenville) and Hyatt Regency Greenville (220 N. Main St., Greenville). stfrancisfoundation.com/event/festival-of-trees.
The Greenville Christmas Market is at The Grand Bohemian Lodge through Jan. 1. It includes holiday-themed events, live performances and family-friendly activities, Santa Meet & Greet opportunities and Christmas booths featuring local retailers, artisans, food and beverage and more. Hours and schedules are at greenvillechristmasmarket.com.
United Community Bank Ice on Main is open through Jan. 16. Get ticket details, hours, and promotional information all season at iceonmain.com.
Skating on the Big Ice is offered on select days in December at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena. Skate, Roll, and Stroll (wheelchair, walker, sled, or wagon) is offered Dec. 20 and 30. For times, tickets, and details, visit bonsecoursarena.com.
Toddler Time is at 10:30 a.m. Dec. 20 at the Upcountry History Museum. Visit the land of sweets through the holiday exhibition, The Nutcracker, and explore the world of dinosaurs or start a wild rumpus with the Wild Things. For details and registration, visit upcountryhistory.org.
Looking ahead:
Noon Year’s Eve Party is 11a.m. – noon Dec. 30 at the Anderson Main Library. Enjoy games, dancing, and a balloon drop at noon. For details, visit andersonlibrary.org.
Magic Moment: Noon Year’s Eve is Dec. 30 at TCMU-Greenville. For details, visit tcmupstate.org/event/magic-moment-noon-years-eve.
New Year’s Apple Rise is 5 – 7 p.m. Dec. 31 in downtown Hendersonville. For details, visit visithendersonvillenc.org/home-for-the-holidays.
Monster Jam is at Bon Secours Wellness Arena Jan. 7 and 8. For tickets, visit bonsecoursarena.com.
Family fun for the week of Dec. 16
By Chris Worthy
Parents, you probably have a white-knuckle hold on the wild ride that is December, but hang in there for loads of family fun. To get you through, you can find events, holiday picks, gift ideas, inspiration and more at upstateparent.com.
Holidays at the Zoo, presented by AM-PM Farms, continues through Dec. 30 at the Greenville Zoo. The event includes thousands of lights, festive decorations and music. Entry is limited. Reservations are strongly recommended. Visit greenvillezoo.com.
Christmas at Heritage Park continues Dec. 16 – 18. For details, visit facebook.com/events/1810212412676249.
“The Polar Express” Party for ages 6 and younger is at 10 a.m. Dec. 16 at the Taylors Branch Library. Visit greenvillelibrary.org.
“Treasure Island” continues through Dec. 17 at Greenville Theatre. This is a musical adaptation that is suitable for all ages. Visit greenvilletheatre.org.
Greenville Symphony Orchestra’s Holiday at Peace is Dec. 16 – 18 at the Peace Center. For tickets, visit peacecenter.org.
Winter Wonder Walk Holiday Festival continues through Dec. 18 at the Adventure Center of Asheville. Celebrate the Wonder of Winter with a live-action immersive story-walk on an outdoor trail complete with live characters, lights, and a blustery guest, Jack Frost. The Aerial Glow Trail at The Treetops Adventure Park is also available for ages 4 and older. A holiday market, food, arts, face painting and more are available. For tickets and details, visit ashevilletreetopsadventurepark.com/winter-wonder-walks-2.
The Holiday Flea is 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Dec. 17 at Swamp Rabbit Café. Shop with local artisans. For details, visit swamprabbitcafe.com/event.
Mauldin City Singers present Sounds of the Season Dec. 17 and 18 at Mauldin Cultural Center. Visit mauldinculturalcenter.org.
The St. Francis Festival of Trees continues through Dec. 26. See the trees in the entranceways of the Courtyard Marriott Downtown (50 W. Broad St. Greenville), Embassy Suites by Hilton – Riverplace (250 Riverplace, Greenville) and Hyatt Regency Greenville (220 N. Main St., Greenville). stfrancisfoundation.com/event/festival-of-trees.
The Greenville Christmas Market is at The Grand Bohemian Lodge through Jan. 1. It includes holiday-themed events, live performances and family-friendly activities, Santa Meet & Greet opportunities and Christmas booths featuring local retailers, artisans, food and beverage and more. Hours and schedules are at greenvillechristmasmarket.com.
United Community Bank Ice on Main is open through Jan. 16. Get ticket details, hours, and promotional information all season at iceonmain.com.
Skating on the Big Ice is offered on select days in December at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena. Skate, Roll, and Stroll (wheelchair, walker, sled, or wagon) is offered Dec. 20 and 30. For times, tickets, and details, visit bonsecoursarena.com.
Toddler Time is at 10:30 a.m. Dec. 20 at the Upcountry History Museum. Visit the land of sweets through the holiday exhibition, The Nutcracker, and explore the world of dinosaurs or start a wild rumpus with the Wild Things. For details and registration, visit upcountryhistory.org.
Looking ahead:
Noon Year’s Eve Party is 11a.m. – noon Dec. 30 at the Anderson Main Library. Enjoy games, dancing, and a balloon drop at noon. For details, visit andersonlibrary.org.
Magic Moment: Noon Year’s Eve is Dec. 30 at TCMU-Greenville. For details, visit tcmupstate.org/event/magic-moment-noon-years-eve.
New Year’s Apple Rise is 5 – 7 p.m. Dec. 31 in downtown Hendersonville. For details, visit visithendersonvillenc.org/home-for-the-holidays.
Monster Jam is at Bon Secours Wellness Arena Jan. 7 and 8. For tickets, visit bonsecoursarena.com.
Hold on tight:
Family fun for the week of Dec. 16
By Chris Worthy
Parents, you probably have a white-knuckle hold on the wild ride that is December, but hang in there for loads of family fun. To get you through, you can find events, holiday picks, gift ideas, inspiration and more at upstateparent.com.
Holidays at the Zoo, presented by AM-PM Farms, continues through Dec. 30 at the Greenville Zoo. The event includes thousands of lights, festive decorations and music. Entry is limited. Reservations are strongly recommended. Visit greenvillezoo.com.
Christmas at Heritage Park continues Dec. 16 – 18. For details, visit facebook.com/events/1810212412676249.
“The Polar Express” Party for ages 6 and younger is at 10 a.m. Dec. 16 at the Taylors Branch Library. Visit greenvillelibrary.org.
“Treasure Island” continues through Dec. 17 at Greenville Theatre. This is a musical adaptation that is suitable for all ages. Visit greenvilletheatre.org.
Greenville Symphony Orchestra’s Holiday at Peace is Dec. 16 – 18 at the Peace Center. For tickets, visit peacecenter.org.
Winter Wonder Walk Holiday Festival continues through Dec. 18 at the Adventure Center of Asheville. Celebrate the Wonder of Winter with a live-action immersive story-walk on an outdoor trail complete with live characters, lights, and a blustery guest, Jack Frost. The Aerial Glow Trail at The Treetops Adventure Park is also available for ages 4 and older. A holiday market, food, arts, face painting and more are available. For tickets and details, visit ashevilletreetopsadventurepark.com/winter-wonder-walks-2.
The Holiday Flea is 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Dec. 17 at Swamp Rabbit Café. Shop with local artisans. For details, visit swamprabbitcafe.com/event.
Mauldin City Singers present Sounds of the Season Dec. 17 and 18 at Mauldin Cultural Center. Visit mauldinculturalcenter.org.
The St. Francis Festival of Trees continues through Dec. 26. See the trees in the entranceways of the Courtyard Marriott Downtown (50 W. Broad St. Greenville), Embassy Suites by Hilton – Riverplace (250 Riverplace, Greenville) and Hyatt Regency Greenville (220 N. Main St., Greenville). stfrancisfoundation.com/event/festival-of-trees.
The Greenville Christmas Market is at The Grand Bohemian Lodge through Jan. 1. It includes holiday-themed events, live performances and family-friendly activities, Santa Meet & Greet opportunities and Christmas booths featuring local retailers, artisans, food and beverage and more. Hours and schedules are at greenvillechristmasmarket.com.
United Community Bank Ice on Main is open through Jan. 16. Get ticket details, hours, and promotional information all season at iceonmain.com.
Skating on the Big Ice is offered on select days in December at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena. Skate, Roll, and Stroll (wheelchair, walker, sled, or wagon) is offered Dec. 20 and 30. For times, tickets, and details, visit bonsecoursarena.com.
Toddler Time is at 10:30 a.m. Dec. 20 at the Upcountry History Museum. Visit the land of sweets through the holiday exhibition, The Nutcracker, and explore the world of dinosaurs or start a wild rumpus with the Wild Things. For details and registration, visit upcountryhistory.org.
Looking ahead:
Noon Year’s Eve Party is 11a.m. – noon Dec. 30 at the Anderson Main Library. Enjoy games, dancing, and a balloon drop at noon. For details, visit andersonlibrary.org.
Magic Moment: Noon Year’s Eve is Dec. 30 at TCMU-Greenville. For details, visit tcmupstate.org/event/magic-moment-noon-years-eve.
New Year’s Apple Rise is 5 – 7 p.m. Dec. 31 in downtown Hendersonville. For details, visit visithendersonvillenc.org/home-for-the-holidays.
Monster Jam is at Bon Secours Wellness Arena Jan. 7 and 8. For tickets, visit bonsecoursarena.com.
This article originally appeared on Greenville News: Hold on tight: Here's some ideas for family fun the week of Dec. 16
