Learn how to plan a visit to a national park and enjoy a travelogue by the Bartram Sierra chair Ron Sobczak and conservation chair Kathleen Kempe. They will present on three different parks!

Fox News anchor Brian Kilmeade will be signing copies of his latest book, Andrew Jackson and the Miracle of New Orleans at Fiction Addiction on Saturday, December 8th, at 2:30pm. A purchase of Brian's latest paperback, Andrew Jackson and the Miracle of New Orleans from Fiction Addiction gives you a free signing line ticket for the event.

Hartness is excited to invite the Greenville community to "Holidays at Hartness" A Community Tree Lighting Celebration on Thursday, December 6th from 6:00 - 8:00 P.M. The event will take place on the iconic Grand Lawn, where one of the largest live holiday trees to be displayed in Greenville will light up the neighborhood. The inaugural community event is open to the public and will feature a gourmet food truck, live entertainment, cookie decorating, festive holiday beverages by an open fire and holiday cheer the entire family is sure to enjoy. The first 100 guests will also receive a complimentary cozy holiday blanket. The Hartness family also invites the community to collect and bring new, unwrapped toys to be donated to children in need through the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation.

Gather. Celebrate. Give. The Ladies Holiday Luncheon is an unforgettable way to kick off the holiday season! Guests are treated to a delicious lunch, an amazing silent auction, and a chance to make a difference in the life of a child with special needs. We hope you will join us this year!

Join for the BEST JOURNEY COVER BAND OUT THERE, the night before Thanksgiving, November 21st as Trial by Fire - The Journey Tribute Band returns to the Upstate at Revel in downtown Greenville.

Meet our guest speaker, Leighton Cubbage! Leighton is the Co-founder and Chairman of the Board for Serrus Capital, a prominent investment fund built to leverage cash in the real estate market. Previously, he played an active role in developing numerous companies, including New South, NuVox, Upstate Automotive, Ionosphere, Greenville Journal, E.C. Transportation, and Greenville First Bank.A recognized leader and corporate visionary in Greenville, Leighton’s entrepreneurial background is steeped in the telecom industry. His vision and pursuit of excellence for hyper growth organizations have resulted in notable achievements such as South Carolina Entrepreneur of the Year (1993) and INC 500 #128 (1995). Leighton has also served on boards in the automotive, banking, and healthcare industries, including two terms as Chairman for the Greenville Hospital System, the largest healthcare organization in South Carolina. He currently serves as the Chairman of the SC Venture Capital Authority.

About Pulse: Pulse Young Professional's purpose of business is to develop Greenville's next generation of business and community leaders through inclusive and meaningful opportunities to connect, engage and inspire.

At these events there will be leadership development opportunities through interactive discussions over breakfast. The first 30 minutes of the event will be for all young professionals to network and interact.

This family owned and operated Christmas Tree Farm will officially open for the season! Come out to design your hand crafted wreath, walk the fields and find the perfect Christmas tree and then cut it down!

It’s time for 547 Perry Artist Studios 2nd annual HOLIDAY MARKET! Kate Furman Studio, Sunny Mullarkey Studio and Linda Q. Furman Art are hosting again at their studios in the Village of West Greenville, on Sunday, November 25 from 11am - 5pm. Join in to celebrate for the Holidays and shop Fine Arts & Crafts from many vendors. They will have complementary beer & wine and desserts, Resident Dogs will be on site to feed ya, and a visit from the Big Man himself!

In celebration and appreciation of the past year, Organic Cat Café wishes to spend a day surrounded by art, music, food, cats and especially all of you!

The annual Holiday Fair kicks off the Christmas shopping season in the Upstate. The Holiday Village area is for crafters, and the Christmas Bazaar area is for commercial/retailers and crafters, and people with a mix of products. This show is juried on the Holiday Village (crafter side).

Join in for Greenville's very own Night of Lights as it lights up the town with holiday lights and festivities! Live entertainment from the Greenville Jazz Collective will begin at 5:00 p.m. complete with food options from HWY 301, We Got the Beets and One Love Fusion Foods food trucks, in addition to Coffee Underground! The tree lighting ceremony will take place at 6:30 p.m. Night of Lights is family friendly and FREE admission.

Music From the Hills (A Celtic Christmas) is an evening of traditional Scottish harmonies, featuring professional Harpist Sue Richards and Celtic Guitarist Robin Bullock. It's purpose is to bring ancient cultures to this modern era for enjoyment and enlightenment. Starting at 6:30 PM, they will be serving hors d'oeuvres, along with 2 complimentary refreshments of your choice of beer or wine. Single Malt Scotch will be available for a fee.

RMHC of the Carolinas is pleased to announce its annual gala will debut a new name this year as the Hearts & Hands Gala. In its 19th year the Hearts & Hands Gala presented by Soul Yoga, will be held on Friday, November 30th at the TD Convention Center.

The GSO is thrilled to kick off the official start of the holiday season with their fan-favorite "Holiday at Peace!" Guess who's accompanying Santa Claus to Greenville and headlining this season's concert? It's none other than the multi-award-winning music recording and jazz vocalist, James Torme, son of the legendary musician/composer/actor, Mel Torme. Mr. Torme brings his unique, smooth style to our annual holiday pops concert -- season's greetings from the GSO! "Holiday at Peace" is presented by United Community Bank.

This year Coldwell is collecting can goods to donate to a local Greenville food bank. Bring a donation with you the day of the event and get a raffle ticket to be entered to win one of several prizes to be given away throughout the day!

Who doesn’t love a good hot cocoa bar and painting? In this class, The Art Haven School of Art instructors will walk you through each step of painting a beautiful winter Cardinal. Stick to the guides or make it your own! Perfect for 5-year-olds to adults of any skill level!

It’s time to get crafty again! In this workshop, kids of all ages (and their guardians) will learn woodcarving techniques and tricks from the Piedmont Wood Carvers. Attendees will then get to try their hand at carving, by making a work of art from a bar of soap (youth under 12) or wood (13+). All materials included. Limited space available!

DECEMBER 2 | The first movie night will kick off with our first short movie, Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas, where a grumpy hermit hatches a plan to steal Christmas from the Whos of Whoville. We’ll follow it up with a showing of Disney’s The Santa Clause, a film where a man inadvertently becomes the new Santa Claus.
 

DECEMBER 9 | The second movie night will kick off with a short movie, Disney’s Prep & Landing, in which one of Santa’s elves gets a new rookie partner and has to relearn the Spirit of Christmas and the importance of being an elf in Santa’s Prep and Landing elite unit. We’ll follow it up with a showing of the Arthur Christmas, in which Santa’s clumsy son Arthur sets out on a mission with St. Nick’s father to give out a present they misplaced to a young girl in less than 2 hours.

The Greater Mauldin Chamber of Commerce invites you to a business after hours to celebrate Comfort Storage’s one year anniversary! Stop by Comfort Storage and enjoy hors d’oeuvres, beer and wine, door prizes, and good company.

Dads grab your Daughters and Mothers grab your Sons! Put on your dancing shoes, your finest clothes and join in for a night of music, refreshments and fun with your favorite little people.
•DJ
•Photos
•S'mores Bar
•Hot Chocolate Bar
•Pizza (By the slice)
•Chocolate Fountain
•Many More Wonderful Winter Wonderland Treats...

‘Tis the season for shopping! So why not shop locally? The inaugural Mauldin Holiday Market brings together quality local vendors offering up holiday gifts, arts, crafts, and edible goods.

Don’t miss the newest cars, trucks, crossovers and SUVs as they cruise into the Greenville Convention Center for the South Carolina International Auto Show January 11 – 13. Close the loop on your auto research, experience the latest in-car technology and see customs, classics and exotics that most can only dream about. Showgoers are also invited to take their favorite vehicle a spin, with dozens of the latest models available for test drives!

Bon Secours Wellness Arena offers a friendly atmosphere where you can enjoy ice skating while listening to music and socializing with family and friends. Get a free skate rental when you donate! Bring 5 canned goods or a case of water to assist their STAGE partners, Loaves and Fishes and Habitat for Humanity.