Experience the magic of Christmas in Greenville, SC through these captivating holiday photos! From dazzling holiday lights to cozy winter scenes, these 13 photos will undoubtedly ignite your wanderlust and make Greenville your top Christmas destination. Discover the joy, warmth, and enchantment that await you in Greenville this holiday season. Start planning your Christmas getaway today!


It's all fun and games until Santa checks 'The Naughty List.'

People admiring the Downtown Christmas Tree

LOCATION:

M.Judson Booksellers 
130 S. Main St.


ABOUT:

This 30-foot-tall Christmas tree is adorned with 25,550 LED lights. Greenville's official tree-lighting ceremony takes place at the annual Night of Lights event, usually held on the first Friday of December.  


 

A glow-in-the-dark golf ball at Takeoff Mini Golf's annual Christmas Golf event.
A dad and daughter stand amongst well-lit Christmas trees at Takeoff Mini Golf in Greenville, SC.

LOCATION:

Takeoff Mini Golf
28 Airport Rd. Ext.
(GMU - Greenville Downtown Airport)


ABOUT:

Featuring more than 100,000 twinkle lights, Takeoff Mini Golf offers a nighttime putting experience, known as Very Merry Mini Golf, that will be fun for the whole family this Christmas season. 
Open late-November through December 30th; advanced tickets are required. 


 

Patrons hang out at Elf'd Up, a Christmas display at bar/restaurant UP on the Roof in downtown Greenville, SC.

LOCATION:

UP on the Roof
250 RiverPlace #800


ABOUT:

Immerse yourself in UP on the Roof's annual wall-to-wall festive Christmas experience at this rooftop bar, coined "Elf'd Up", with great photo opportunities, food and drink specials, and all-around holiday fun!
Open late-November through December 31st. 


 

A Christmas-decorated free trolley makes its way down Main Street during the annual Poinsettia Parade held every December in Greenville, SC.

LOCATION:

Main Street
Downtown Greenville, SC 


ABOUT:

Many Christmas parades are held in the Upstate region in early December. If you're feeling festive, make plans to attend one—like this annual Greenville Poinsettia Christmas Parade—​held annually on the first Saturday in December. 


 

Miracle, a Christmas-themed pop-up event at Southernside Brewing Co. features lots of holiday décor.

LOCATION:

Southernside Brewing Co., 
25 Delano Dr., Unit D


ABOUT:

Enjoy Miracle, a floor-to-ceiling holiday-themed pop-up event at Southernside Brewery Co. to kick off the Christmas season. Featuring exclusive holiday cocktails and the nostalgic energy of the best Christmas party you’ve ever been to, you’ll be sure to have a blast! 
Open late-November through late-December. 


 

A family views a gingerbread contest exhibit in downtown Greenville, SC.

LOCATION:

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Greenville Downtown 
Residence Inn by Marriott Greenville Downtown 
200 E. Washington St.


ABOUT:

View various festive gingerbread house displays, created by both local and professional bakers, for the annual Greenville Gingerbread Exhibit in downtown Greenville, SC. Be sure to vote for your favorite! 
Available for viewing in the month of December. 


 

A little girl holds her "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" book while getting her photo with the Grinch himself at the annual Holiday Hop in Travelers Rest, SC.

LOCATION:

Main Street
Downtown Travelers Rest, SC


ABOUT:

The Grinch (with his heart three sizes too small) is always somewhere around town! Whether it's at the annual Holiday Hop in downtown Travelers Rest (held on the Saturday after Thanksgiving) or in places you'd least expect him—such as at Group Therapy Pub & Playground, be sure to find this mean Mr. Green! See how "The Grinch Stole Greenville!" at Group Therapy's seasonal holiday pop-up bar with cocktails, games, fun, and more. 


 

A trio laughs together at the Grand Bohemian Lodge Greenville Christmas Market in South Carolina.
Two women shop at various vendor stalls at the Grand Bohemian Lodge Greenville Christmas Market in South Carolina.

LOCATION:

Grand Bohemian Lodge Greenville 
44 E. Camperdown Way

ABOUT:

Enjoy shopping from local vendors for the perfect Christmas gift at the Greenville Christmas Market on the lawn in front of the stunning Grand Bohemian Lodge Greenville.
Open late November through late December. 


 

A white horse-drawn carriage decorated with Christmas garland and lights trots down Main Street in downtown Greenville, SC.

LOCATION:

Main Street
Downtown Greenville, SC


ABOUT:

Take a ride in a one-horse open ... er, carriage ... all month long in December. Tours depart from the entrance of the Westin Poinsett Greenville.
To make reservations and purchase tickets, you MUST call 864.220.3650. 


 

Two kids stare up at the Christmas lights in a tunnel at the Greenville Zoo in Greenville, SC.

LOCATION:

Greenville Zoo
150 Cleveland Park Dr. 


ABOUT:

Immerse yourself in a winter wonderland of twinkling lights, festive music, and holiday cheer at the Greenville Zoo's Holidays at the Zoo. You'll see the zoo in a whole new light! 
Offered mid- to late-December. 


 

Actors act silly in Christmas attire in front of a Christmas tree at Centre Stage in downtown Greenville, SC.

LOCATION:

Centre Stage 
501 River St. 


ABOUT:

Get all the holiday feels in Greenville, SC with some amazing Christmas plays! Theatrical productions and Christmas ballets will make it a memorable season for everyone in the audience.


 

Patrons skate outdoors at the United Community Ice on Main rink in downtown Greenville, SC.
Customers in line at the Snack Stand at UCB Ice on Main.

LOCATION:

Village Green 
206 S. Main St.


ABOUT:

Take a spin—or a spill—and celebrate the holidays at this open-air ice skating rink in the heart of downtown Greenville. Follow up your skate time with a steaming hot chocolate! 
Open late November through late January. Purchasing tickets in advance is highly recommended. 


 

A mural in Camperdown Plaza in Greenville, SC of ballerinas and nutcrackers at Christmastime.


LOCATION:

Camperdown Plaza 
20 E. Broad St. 


ABOUT:

Ballerinas and nutcrackers make for the perfect selfie spot! Dress up the whole fam in holiday garb (Santa hats, mittens, blinking necklaces, antlers, and more), and come on down to get a photo worthy of a Griswold family Christmas. 
Murals rotate in this location every few months, but a Christmas-themed mural will be up through December 31st of each year. 


 

Winter

If you're visiting Greenville, SC, this winter, we have plenty of ideas to check off your Winter Wonderland Bucket List. ❄️