Kringle Holiday Village - Celebrate the season and support Rotary Charities

Embrace the season with something for every age at Kringle Holiday Village, Dec. 8 – 10 at Fluor Field. The event supports Rotary Charities and provides essential funding for efforts for education related programs, including the Rotary Club of Greenville’s work with Alexander Elementary School, the Greenville County Teacher of the Year program, the Rotary Family Literacy Partnership and more.

Things to do across the Upstate and beyond
Things to do across the Upstate and beyond

General admission for Dec. 8, 9, or 10 is $12 each per day. Ages 2 and younger are admitted free. Admission to the District 356 Holiday Market (Dec. 9 – 10) is free. Get tickets and learn more at kringleholidayvillage.com.

Friday, Dec. 8

The event begins with an all-ages Friday night event, 5 – 8 p.m., that includes a silent auction and live music. A VIP ticket ($60 each, includes festival admission on Saturday or Sunday) will also be available for purchase on Friday. It includes exclusive access to the VIP lounge, complimentary appetizers, Gluhwein in a commemorative mug, express bar access, and more.

Things to do across the Upstate and beyond
Things to do across the Upstate and beyond

Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 9 and 10

The weekend events continue 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. Dec. 9 and 10. Sunday’s activities conclude with fireworks at 5:45 p.m. Main stage entertainment for all ages continues throughout the weekend. Food concessions will also be available.

Children’s activities include visits with Santa, Kinderland Express train rides around the ball field, inflatables, hands-on craft activities in Santa’s Workshop, shows on the main stage, face painting, magic acts, juggling, balloon artists, a stilt walker, a reindeer robot and more.

The District 356 Holiday Market is new for 2023 and features free admission. Vendors will sell food, gifts and more.

Fluor Field’s 500 Club will become an authentic German Biergarten for the event, with German-themed décor, food, and beer and wine selections, including the traditional German holiday beverage Gluhwein.

Brunch with Santa is 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Dec. 9 and 10 at the AFL Champions Club on the upper level of Fluor Field. This is a separate ticketed event and includes a meet and greet with Santa and Mrs. Claus, costumed characters, a breakfast buffet and festival admission. Brunch tickets are $35 each (ages 2 and younger are admitted free) and advance purchase is required.

This article originally appeared on Greenville News: Kringle Holiday Village - Celebrate the season and support Rotary Charities