Holiday events at every turn: Family fun for the week of Dec. 9
Whew! The calendar is overflowing as we inch closer to Christmas. Load up on family fun, but don’t forget to breathe. Get Upstate Parent’s full December calendar, including the annual gift guide and lots more, at upstateparent.com.
Kringle Holiday Village returns to Fluor Field Dec. 9 – 11. Events start Dec. 9 with the Mingle@Kringle kick-off event for adults, featuring a biergarten, holiday vendors and music by Steel Toe Stiletto. The weekend continues 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. Dec. 10 and 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Dec. 11 with artisan vendors, train rides, inflatables, face painters, balloon artists, food, an expanded biergarten, the Grinch, Santa and more. Tickets are $15 each. Children younger than age 2 are admitted free. Group ticket pricing is also available. For tickets, schedules and more, visit kringleholidayvillage.com.
Christmas at Heritage Park continues Dec. 9 – 11, and Dec. 16 – 18. For details, visit facebook.com/events/1810212412676249.
Trans-Siberian Orchestra: The Ghosts of Christmas Eve is at 3 and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 9 at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena. For tickets, visit bonsecoursarena.com.
The International Ballet presents “The Nutcracker” Dec. 9 – 11 at the Peace Center. The performance is with the Greenville Symphony Orchestra and the Greenville Youth Chorale. For tickets, visit peacecenter.org.
“A Christmas Carol” is presented by Mauldin Theatre Company through Dec. 11 at Mauldin Cultural Center. Visit mauldinculturalcenter.org.
Rodgers & Hammerstein’s “Cinderella” continues through Dec. 11 at South Carolina Children’s Theatre. For tickets, visit scchildrenstheatre.org/rodgers-and-hammersteins-cinderella.
TD Saturday Market Holiday Edition is 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Dec. 10 in downtown Greenville. For details, visit saturdaymarketlive.com.
World WONDERLand is Dec. 10 at TCMU-Greenville (9 a.m. – 5 p.m.) and TCMU-Spartanburg (9 a.m. – 3 p.m.). Tickets are on sale now. From Las Posadas in Hispanic cultures to Omisoka and the Lunar New Year, families can participate in and learn about winter holidays celebrated all over the world. The entire museum will be open for play and have activities, crafts, learning opportunities and more. Santa Claus will also be on hand. For tickets, visit tcmupstate.org/worldwonderland.
Lollipops Concert: Georgia Music is at 10 a.m. at the Hughes Main Library and at 11:30 a.m. Dec. 10 at the Taylors Branch Library. This story-based performance features Greenville Symphony Wind instruments and South Carolina Children's Theatre’s Traysie Amick. Best for ages 3 – 8. Visit greenvillelibrary.org.
Family Fun Day is 10 a.m. – noon Dec. 10 at the Upcountry History Museum. The event includes holiday-themed game and craft stations, stories, and more. For details, visit upcountryhistory.org.
The City of Greer Holiday Arts Fair is 10:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. Dec. 10 at the Center for the Arts (804 Trade St.). Shop for holiday gifts and visit with Santa. Admission is free. Visit cityofgreer.org/828/Cultural-Arts-Events.
The Holiday Flea is 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Dec. 10 at Swamp Rabbit Café. Shop with local artisans. For details, visit swamprabbitcafe.com/event.
The Riverside High School Speech & Debate team presents an old-fashioned, live radio (off-air) production featuring an adaptation of Charles Dickens' “A Christmas Carol” and other tales of the season at 3 p.m. Dec. 10 in the Riverside High auditorium. Hear more than 50 students and coaches entertain with 1940s era skits and commercials between the acts. Tickets are $5 each. Email riversidespeechboosters@gmail.com.
The Greenville Swamp Rabbits play at 7:05 p.m. Dec. 10 at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena. Tonight’s game features the 2022 Teddy Bear Toss. Donate a stuffed animal for children in need. For tickets, visit bonsecoursarena.com.
Sesame Street Live! Make Your Magic is at 2 and 5:30 p.m. Dec. 11 at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena. For tickets, visit bonsecoursarena.com.
Christmas at the Barn is 2 – 5 p.m. Dec. 11 at Eden Farms. For details, visit happyhoovessc.com/christmas-at-the-barn.html.
The Red & Green Christmas Youth Party and Toy Drive is presented by Butterfly Outreach and Dragonfly Outreach from 3 – 5 p.m. Dec. 11 at the Cannon Centre in Greer. For details and ticket information, visit facebook.com/events/5894508890607040.
Movies on Morgan Square – Watch “The Polar Express” at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 15 on Morgan Square in Spartanburg. Details are at facebook.com/spartanburg.sc.
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.
Looking ahead:
Holidays at the Zoo, presented by AM-PM Farms, is Dec. 15 – 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.
This article originally appeared on Greenville News: Holiday events at every turn: Family fun for the week of Dec. 9
