Delicious make-aheads so you can enjoy Christmas morning with your family. 

As much fun as December brings, it all so brings a lot of running around.  If you’re anything like me, by the time December 24^th rolls around you are ready to rest!  Holiday baking, tree lightings, various Christmas parties (from work to church to family to friends), and hunting for the perfect gift can make a beautiful time of the year OVERWHELMING.   But on Christmas morning, I rest.  If something was forgotten, it must wait.  No stores are open and the only thing I am required to do is rest and enjoy my family.  The easiest way to do that is to plan ahead.   I have a small arsenal of make or at least prep ahead breakfast (or brunch depending on how long it takes to open the gifts from Santa).  Just in case you need a few ideas, I thought I would share these with you.

First thing you should know is I have a sweet tooth!  And this creamy Crème Brulee French Toast has a sweet caramel layer, custard-like bread filling and a slightly crunchy top with toasted almonds is everything I could want for breakfast… well I would want bacon too.

Crème Brulee French Toast 

½ Cup unsalted butter

1 cup packed brown sugar

2 tablespoons corn syrup

6 ( 1 inch thick ) slices French bread

5 Eggs

1 ½ cups half and half

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 teaspoon brandy-based orange liqueur (Grand Marnier)

¼ teaspoon salt

• Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Mix in brown sugar and corn syrup, stirring until sugar is dissolved.  Pour into a 9X 13-inch baking dish.
• Remove crusts from bread, and arrange in the baking dish in a single layer. In a small bowl, whisk together eggs, half and half, vanilla extract, orange brandy, and salt.  Pour over the bread.  Cover, and chill at least 8 hours, or overnight.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F ( 175 degrees C ). Remove the dish from the refrigerator, and bring to room temperature.
• Bake uncovered 35 to 40 minutes in the preheated oven, until puffed and lightly browned.
• Serve with toasted almonds or topped with fresh fruit.

Since I mentioned bacon, I will let you know the best way to cook bacon is in the oven on a sheet pan lined in foil (easy clean up!) at 350 for about 20-40 minutes depending on the thickness of your bacon.

Looking for a warm and filling savory make ahead? Breakfast Lasagna has layers of pasta noodles between peppery sausage gravy, sauteed veggies, and lots of cheese.

BREAKFAST LASAGNA

Sausage Gravy:

2 pounds premium bulk sausage (Jimmy Dean or better)

1 cup butter

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour

Salt and pepper to season

½ gallon of milk or half and half (approximately)

Sauté sausage until done.  Add butter and melt: add enough flour to make a good roux.  Cook approximately 5 minutes.  Add milk and continue cooking until a nice consistency is reached.

Remaining Ingredients

Sautéed vegetables (mixture of spinach, peppers, squash, your choice)

4-6 cups shredded cheese (combination of Cheddar, mozzarella, Jack, and Swiss)

Parmesan Cheese

1 box lasagna noodles, cooked

In lasagna pan, place a thin layer of sausage gravy and a layer of noodles, a layer of sautéed vegetables, and a layer of mixed cheese.  Continue layering, in this order, until dish is full.  Top with a layer of cheese and sliced Roma tomatoes.

Bake at 350 degrees for approximately 1 hour.  This dish may be assembled the night before.

Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole

Ingredients 

1 30-32 Ounce Bag Frozen Tater Tots

16 Ounces Diced Ham

1 small onion, sautéed

1 colored pepper, sauteed

1 1/2 Cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese

1 Cup Shredded Mozzarella or Monterrey Jack Cheese

8 Large Eggs

1/2 Cup Milk

1 Cup Sour Cream

1/2 Teaspoon Salt

1/2 Teaspoon Pepper

1/2 Teaspoon Garlic Powder

1/2 Teaspoon Onion Powder

1-2 Teaspoons Hot Sauce, Optional

Instructions 

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Spray a 9×13 inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray. (Use aluminum foil for less dishes!)
• Place the tater tots, diced ham, veggies, 1 Cup of cheddar, and 1 Cup of mozzarella into the baking dish. Toss with your hands to combine.
• In a large bowl whisk together the eggs, milk, sour cream, seasonings, and hot sauce if using.
• Pour the egg mixture over the tater tot mixture in prepared pan.
• Bake in preheated oven for 45 minutes, until golden brown. Top with remaining 1/2 Cup of cheese and return to oven for 5 more minutes until melted.

Another recipe perfect for a simple relaxed breakfast is canned cinnamon rolls.  That doesn’t sound appealing?  Try making these instead and sit back waiting for all the rave reviews!

Giant Cinnamon Roll

2 cans cinnamon rolls

1 cup heavy whipping cream

1 cup brown sugar

½ cup melted butter

1 tablespoon cinnamon

Icing

1 cup powdered sugar

1 tablespoon softened butter

2 teaspoons vanilla

3-6 tablespoons milk

2 packets of prepared icing

1. Lightly grease 9×13 inch baking pan.
2. Place one roll in the center of the pan. Unroll the next cinnamon roll and wrap around the center roll.  Continue with all additional rolls. (any rolls that don’t fit around first roll just add to fill in spaces of the pan)
3. Mix melted butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Pour on top of rolls.
4. Pour heavy cream in pan, around cinnamon rolls.
5. Wrap in foil.
6. Bake in 350 oven 25-30 minutes (longer if straight from the fridge) They should be soft, but not gooey.
7. Mix icing ingredients in bowl, starting with only one tablespoon of milk. Adding more as it reaches your desired consistency. Pour over warm cinnamon rolls
8. ENJOY

All of this food is making me thirsty, you?  How about a tasty Holiday punch that you can serve to Santa’s elves of any age.

Christmas Punch

4 cups cranberry juice

4 cups orange juice

4 cups sparkling apple cider

4 cups ginger ale

1 – 2 cups vodka (optional, but appreciated)

Ice

Combine all ingredients. Garnish with cranberries and orange slices

As usual, there is always something fun going on in Greenville to entertain you, and make your visit just that much more enjoyable.  Below we have listed a few items we think may be of interest to you, but feel free to visit the Greenville Visitor’s Bureau website for more, as they update and add events closer to your stay.

Recurring throughout December

The 39th Annual Festival of Trees, to support the expansion of cancer care at Bon Secours Saint Francis, is always a favorite way to  kick off the holiday season here in the upstate.  Every year, local florists, schools and organizations sponsor and decorate over 50 trees, to be displayed at two hotels in downtown Greenville.  Plan to see the trees at The Courtyard by Marriott at 50 West Broad Street, and at the Hyatt Regency at 220 North Main Street.

United Community Ice on Main – Glide your way into the holiday season at United Community Ice on Main. Greenville’s only outdoor ice rink is a favorite winter tradition, with a variety of promotions and special events scheduled throughout the season. For more information and a complete calendar listing, visit Ice on Main. Hours vary.

Take Off Mini Golf at the Downtown Airport – Very Merry Mini Golf – A putt through holiday light show!  Each hole is decorated, the balls LIGHT UP (!), and GLOW material provided, and the pavilion is decorated for special holiday picture taking!  Santa will even make an appearance on select nights.  Happening evenings from Black Friday through December 30 (excluding Christmas Eve and Christmas Day) Click here for more information, and to purchase your tickets.

December 1 – 8

December 1 – Camperdown Plaza – 4th Annual Holiday Market – Come for some local Holiday shopping and cheer! There will be a variety of local vendors, live entertainment, pictures with Santa, and much more!  20 East Broad Street, 11:30 – 2:30PM

December 1 – 8 – Greenville Convention Center, Hall 2 – Beyond Van Gogh and Beyond Monet: The Immersive Experiences – Step into the captivating world of Van Gogh and Monet as their masterpieces come to life inside the Greenville Convention Center.  These stunningly beautiful exhibitions blend Van Gogh’s and Monet’s most celebrated works with cutting edge projection technology and specially curated musical soundtracks to tell the stories of two of history’s most enduring and influential artists in a completely unforgettable cinematic multimedia experience.  Wander through iconic works as they come alive around you, including beloved classics such as Van Gogh’s “The Starry Night”, “Sunflowers”, and “Cafe Terrace at Night”, and Monet’s “Water Lilies Series”, “Impression: Sunrise”, and “Poppies”.

December 2 – Peace Concert Hall – Canadian Brass Holiday –  The spirit and sparkle of Canadian Brass has earned them a loyal legion of fans worldwide, and The Kings of Brass are ready to make our holiday season merry and bright!  This quintet never fails to delight with their winning combination of fabulous sound, engaging wit, popular programming, and top-notch showmanship.

December 5 – 8 – The Greenville Theatre – Anastasia – Join The Greenville Theatre “Once upon a December,” as they journey to the past with the spectacular new Broadway musical, Anastasia. Inspired by the hit animated film, audiences will be swept away to the Russian Revolution with a dashing conman, an ex-aristocrat, and an orphan named Anya as they look to solve the mystery of what happened to the Grand Duchess Anastasia Romanov. Bring the whole family to witness this young woman’s journey to find home, love, and family, as she re-discovers who she was and embraces who she is meant to be. Shows Thursday – Saturday at 7:30, Sunday at 3:00.

December 5 – 8 – Centrestage Theatre – The Winter Wonderettes –  It’s Christmas, 1968, and Santa has gone missing at the Harper’s Hardware holiday party. A local female singing group known as the Marvelous Wonderettes must use their talent and creativity to save the day! Featuring great ’60s versions of holiday classics such as “Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town,” “Jingle Bell Rock,” “Run, Rudolph, Run,” and “Winter Wonderland,” the result is, of course, marvelous! With tight harmonies (a la The Andrews Sisters), delightful choreography, and colorful spectacle, this upbeat holiday revue is guaranteed to entertain and inspire audiences of all ages!  Shows Thursday – Friday at 8:00, and Saturday and Sunday at 3:00.

December 4 – 8 – Oak and Honey 3rd Annual Greenville Holiday Gingerbread Exhibit –  Back for its 3rd and largest year, come vote for your favorite gingerbread creations among local amateurs, and professional bakers – including our own Randi Schneider!  The event is free and open to the public in the lobby of the Residence Inn/ Springhill Suites, through Christmas

December 1, and December 5 – 8 – The SC  Children’s Theatre – The Best Christmas Pageant Ever – The story of the Herdmans comes to life in a new, musical version never before seen on the SCCT stage!  Adapted from the play by Barbara Robinson, and written by Jahnna Beachman and Malcolm Hillgartner, this holiday treat is for all ages.  The rambunctious Herdman gang lies, steals, bullies other kids, and even smokes smelly cigars. The only safe place to hide from them used to be church.  This changes when the entire “herd” shows up in search of pizza, cookies and Hawaiian Punch, and ends up in the Christmas pageant. Grace, the novice director in the play, is torn between getting rid of the Herdmans, or letting them stay at the risk of producing the worst pageant in the history of the world.  This night at the theatre should be a part of any family’s holiday plans!

December 5 – 7 – Greenville Convention Center – Holiday Fair and Kringle Village – What happens when you combine Greenville’s favorite craft fair of the year, with Greenville’s favorite charity fundraising organization?  You get the Greenville Convention Center transformed into a Winter Wonderland!  By combining these two annual favorites, this year’s Fair will feature a massive vendor market of 400 plus vender booths, roving performers, a European Bier Garden, the North Pole children’s play area, Santa’s Workshop, The Enchanted Tea Party, holiday movie night, snowball fights, main stage entertainment, the Grand Carousel, visits with Santa and more!  Come visit with local artisans and get a head start on holiday shopping with one of a kind creations, and plunge yourself into the Christmas spirit!

December 5 – Night of Lights – Come watch Main Street light up while you rock around our 30-foot Christmas tree adorned with 25,550 LED lights. We’ll count down with Mayor White and special guest, Jane Robelot from WYFF, as we light the official City of Greenville Christmas tree Located in front of M. Judson Booksellers. This exciting FREE event includes food trucks and vendors, live music and a special visit from Santa Claus. The official tree lighting will take place between 6  and 6:15 p.m., so be sure you come early to ensure you don’t miss out on the magic.

December 6 – Downtown Greenville Galleries – First Friday Gallery Crawl at Artists Guild Gallery – Meet the artists, and enjoy refreshments while you browse of 300 works by 18 local artists.

December 6 – Love Story Church – This holiday season, make plans to join Natalie Grant and Danny Gokey for the Celebrate Christmas tour! Featuring five-time GMA Female Vocalist of the Year, Natalie Grant, and Grammy-Nominated and Dove Award Winner, Danny Gokey, this collaborative show with two world-class vocalists will feature all of the timeless classics that you would expect at Christmas. This is the perfect holiday outing for the entire family, so invite your friends & family members of every age, and make this a Christmas tradition to remember. Join us as we celebrate the reason for the season this December!

December 6-8 – Peace Concert Hall – Greenville Symphony Orchestra – Holiday at Peace

Is it even Christmastime if you haven’t seen Holiday at Peace? This decades-old annual spectacular, hosted by The Greenville Symphony Orchestra, is still going strong and is always a favorite to ring in the holiday season.  This year will not disappoint with renowned soloist Siri Howard, and the International Ballet leading the way in this joyful showcase of the best local talent.

December 6 – 8 – The Warehouse Theatre – Misery – Do you love thrillers?  Do you love Stephen King??!!  Do you love a good break from the overwhelming flood of Christmas-related shows in December…?  This one might be for you.  A successful romance novelist has a car crash and is rescued by “his number one fan” who consequently brings him back to her house to convalesce, and decides not to let him go until he rewrites his most recent novel in which he has killed off her favorite character.

December 6 – Bon Secours Wellness Arena –  Come cheer on Greenville’s very own hockey team, the Swamp Rabbits, as they take on the Orlando Solar Bears!  Puck drops at 7:05 PM

December 7 –  Main Street Greenville – The Poinsettia Christmas Parade – For more than 75 years the parade has signaled the start of the Christmas season here in Greenville.  Come enjoy the festivities, beginning at 6:30 PM.

December 7 – Bon Secours Wellness Arena – Come cheer on Greenville’s very own hockey team, the Swamp Rabbits, as they take on the Atlanta Gladiators.  Puck drops at 7:05 PM.

December 9 – 15

December 9 – 15 – Oak and Honey 3rd Annual Greenville Holiday Gingerbread Exhibit –  Back for its 3rd and largest year, come vote for your favorite gingerbread creations among local amateurs, and professional bakers – including our own Randi Schneider!  The event is free and open to the public in the lobby of the Residence Inn/ Springhill Suites, through Christmas.

December 9-15 – Greenville Convention Center, Hall 2 – Beyond Van Gogh and Beyond Monet: The Immersive Experiences – Step into the captivating world of Van Gogh and Monet as their masterpieces come to life inside the Greenville Convention Center.  These stunningly beautiful exhibitions blend Van Gogh’s and Monet’s most celebrated works with cutting edge projection technology and specially curated musical soundtracks to tell the stories of two of history’s most enduring and influential artists in a completely unforgettable cinematic multimedia experience.  Wander through iconic works as they come alive around you, including beloved classics such as Van Gogh’s “The Starry Night”, “Sunflowers”, and “Cafe Terrace at Night”, and Monet’s “Water Lilies Series”, “Impression: Sunrise”, and “Poppies”.

December 10 – M. Judson Booksellers – Books over Drinks, Holiday Booksellers Edition – it’s time for an M. Judson favorite! Join us for the Holiday Booksellers Recommend Books Over Drinks! Instead of an author, you’ll hear from M. Judson staff members about their favorite books of the year, and your ticket will include a hardcover copy of one of the books discussed – your choice! It is a great night to hear about books for everyone on your Christmas list, so you can knock out some of your holiday shopping. We will also be enjoying a holiday themed cocktail (or mocktail), so grab your tickets now!

December 12 – 15 – The Greenville Theatre – Anastasia – Join The Greenville Theatre “Once upon a December,” as they journey to the past with the spectacular new Broadway musical, Anastasia. Inspired by the hit animated film, audiences will be swept away to the Russian Revolution with a dashing conman, an ex-aristocrat, and an orphan named Anya as they look to solve the mystery of what happened to the Grand Duchess Anastasia Romanov. Bring the whole family to witness this young woman’s journey to find home, love, and family, as she re-discovers who she was and embraces who she is meant to be. Shows Thursday – Saturday at 7:30, Saturday Matinee at 2:00, and Sunday at 3:00

December 12 – 15 – Centrestage Theatre – The Winter Wonderettes –  It’s Christmas, 1968, and Santa has gone missing at the Harper’s Hardware holiday party. A local female singing group known as the Marvelous Wonderettes must use their talent and creativity to save the day! Featuring great ’60s versions of holiday classics such as “Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town,” “Jingle Bell Rock,” “Run, Rudolph, Run,” and “Winter Wonderland,” the result is, of course, marvelous! With tight harmonies (a la The Andrews Sisters), delightful choreography, and colorful spectacle, this upbeat holiday revue is guaranteed to entertain and inspire audiences of all ages!  Shows Thursday – Friday at 8:00, and Saturday and Sunday at 3:00.

December 9-15 – The Warehouse Theatre – Misery – Do you love thrillers?  Do you love Stephen King??!!  Do you love a good break from the overwhelming flood of Christmas-related shows in December…?  This one might be for you.  A successful romance novelist has a car crash and is rescued by “his number one fan” who consequently brings him back to her house to convalesce, and decides not to let him go until he rewrites his most recent novel in which he has killed off her favorite character.

December 12 – 15 – The SC  Children’s Theatre – The Best Christmas Pageant Ever – The story of the Herdmans comes to life in a new, musical version never before seen on the SCCT stage!  Adapted from the play by Barbara Robinson, and written by Jahnna Beachman and Malcolm Hillgartner, this holiday treat is for all ages.  The rambunctious Herdman gang lies, steals, bullies other kids, and even smokes smelly cigars. The only safe place to hide from them used to be church.  This changes when the entire “herd” shows up in search of pizza, cookies and Hawaiian Punch, and ends up in the Christmas pageant. Grace, the novice director in the play, is torn between getting rid of the Herdmans, or letting them stay at the risk of producing the worst pageant in the history of the world.  This night at the theatre should be a part of any family’s holiday plans!

December 13 & 14- Downtown Greenville – Callling all ugly sweaters! Start friday the 13th off at Fireforge Crafted Beer while enjoying The Abby Elmore Band.  Followed by Saturday the 14th at 4pm for an Ugly Sweater Bar crawl including over 5 bars, specialty drinks, and swag!

December 13 – Bon Secours Wellness Arena – Trans-Siberian Orchestra: The Lost Christmas Eve – Come experience the energizing multi-platinum rock group, Trans-Siberian Orchestra (TSO), as they kick off a monumental winter tour, marking a triple celebration: 10 years of their beloved rock opera “THE LOST CHRISTMAS EVE”, reaching their 20 millionth concertgoer, and surpassing a phenomenal $20 million donated to charity.

December 13-15 – Peace Concert Hall – International Ballet’s The Nutcracker

Enjoy Tchaikovsky’s timeless score performed live by the Greenville Symphony Orchestra and be dazzled as the angelic voices of the Greenville Youth Chorale are featured as snow falls on the Concert Hall stage, The International Ballet pre-professional company dancers and academy students will be joined by acclaimed principal guest artists for a magical production of a holiday favorite.

December 14 – Centrestage Theatre – Greenville Jazz Collective Big Band Holiday Swing featuring Duke Ellington’s “Nutcracker Suite” – Haul out the holly with GJC Big Band as they introduce Upstate South Carolina to the unforgettable Nutcracker Suite as interpreted by the colossal jazz legend Duke Ellington.  With his “Toot-Toot-TooAe-Toot”, “Peanut BriKle Brigade”, and “Sugar Rum Cherry” movements (among others) based on Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Suite, listeners of all ages will be delighted by the innovation and humor of this bandleader/composer/arranger extraordinaire.  Promised to be a toe-tappin’ good time!

December 14 – Bon Secours Wellness Arena – Come cheer on Greenville’s very own hockey team, the Swamp Rabbits, as they take on the Atlanta Gladiators.  Tonight is the Teddy Bear Drop night, so bring your new teddy bear to throw on the ice after the first Swamp Rabbit score, and all will be donated to Upstate children throughout the Christmas season.  The Puck drops at 7:05 PM.

December 15 – Bon Secours Wellness Arena – Come cheer on Greenville’s very own hockey team, the Swamp Rabbits, as they take on the Orlando Solar Bears.  The Puck drops at 3:05 PM.

December 16 – 22

December 16 – 22 – Oak and Honey 3rd Annual Greenville Holiday Gingerbread Exhibit –  Back for its 3rd and largest year, come vote for your favorite gingerbread creations among local amateurs, and professional bakers – including our own Randi Schneider!  The event is free and open to the public in the lobby of the Residence Inn/ Springhill Suites, through Christmas.

December 16 – 22 – Greenville Convention Center, Hall 2 – Beyond Van Gogh and Beyond Monet: The Immersive Experiences – Step into the captivating world of Van Gogh and Monet as their masterpieces come to life inside the Greenville Convention Center.  These stunningly beautiful exhibitions blend Van Gogh’s and Monet’s most celebrated works with cutting edge projection technology and specially curated musical soundtracks to tell the stories of two of history’s most enduring and influential artists in a completely unforgettable cinematic multimedia experience.  Wander through iconic works as they come alive around you, including beloved classics such as Van Gogh’s “The Starry Night”, “Sunflowers”, and “Cafe Terrace at Night”, and Monet’s “Water Lilies Series”, “Impression: Sunrise”, and “Poppies”.

December 16 – Peace Concert Hall – A John Legend Christmas – Performing alongside a four-piece band, Legend will deliver holiday classics from his hit album, A Legendary Christmas, including “This Christmas”, “Baby, It’s Cold Outside”, “Silver Bells”, “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas”, and “The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting On An Open Fire)”.  The evening will also feature Legend’s signature storytelling, providing audiences with an intimate experience as he reflects on his career, life, and the stories behind the music.

December 19 – Come cheer on Greenville’s very own hockey team, the Swamp Rabbits, as they take on the Jacksonville Icemen at the Bon Secours Arena for Retro Night at the hockey game!  Dress like your favorite decade and enjoy an old-style feel to one of the oldest sports in existence.  The puck drops at 7:05 PM.

December 20 – 23 – The Greenville Theatre – Anastasia – Join The Greenville Theatre “Once upon a December,” as they journey to the past with the spectacular new Broadway musical, Anastasia. Inspired by the hit animated film, audiences will be swept away to the Russian Revolution with a dashing conman, an ex-aristocrat, and an orphan named Anya as they look to solve the mystery of what happened to the Grand Duchess Anastasia Romanov. Bring the whole family to witness this young woman’s journey to find home, love, and family, as she re-discovers who she was and embraces who she is meant to be. Shows Thursday – Saturday at 7:30, Sunday at 3:00

December 20 – Gunter Theatre at The Peace Center – A Rivertree Christmas

Join the award-winning Rivertree Singers for their most popular concert of the season.  This is the perfect way to enjoy the holidays!  The evening concert is overflowing with holiday favorites both old and new.

December 6 – 29 – The Warehouse Theatre – Misery – Do you love thrillers?  Do you love Stephen King??!!  Do you love a good break from the overwhelming flood of Christmas-related shows in December…?  This one might be for you.  A successful romance novelist has a car crash and is rescued by “his number one fan” who consequently brings him back to her house to convalesce, and decides not to let him go until he rewrites his most recent novel in which he has killed off her favorite character.

December 19 – 22 – Centrestage Theatre – The Winter Wonderettes –  It’s Christmas, 1968, and Santa has gone missing at the Harper’s Hardware holiday party. A local female singing group known as the Marvelous Wonderettes must use their talent and creativity to save the day! Featuring great ’60s versions of holiday classics such as “Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town,” “Jingle Bell Rock,” “Run, Rudolph, Run,” and “Winter Wonderland,” the result is, of course, marvelous! With tight harmonies (a la The Andrews Sisters), delightful choreography, and colorful spectacle, this upbeat holiday revue is guaranteed to entertain and inspire audiences of all ages!  Shows Thursday – Friday at 8:00, and Saturday and Sunday at 3:00.

December 20 – 22 – Peace Concert Hall – The Nutcracker: Once Upon A Time In Greenville

The Carolina Ballet Theatre features Greenville as the setting in this retelling of a favorite holiday classic.

December 23 – 31

December 28 – Bon Secours Wellness Arena – Come cheer on Greenville’s very own hockey team, the Swamp Rabbits, as they take on the Jacksonville Icemen.  The puck drops at 7:05 PM

December 6 – 29 – The Warehouse Theatre – Misery – Do you love thrillers?  Do you love Stephen King??!!  Do you love a good break from the overwhelming flood of Christmas-related shows in December…?  This one might be for you.  A successful romance novelist has a car crash and is rescued by “his number one fan” who consequently brings him back to her house to convalesce, and decides not to let him go until he rewrites his most recent novel in which he has killed off her favorite character.

December 29 – Bon Secours Wellness Arena – Come cheer on Greenville’s very own hockey team, the Swamp Rabbits, as they take on the Jacksonville Icemen.  The puck drops at 3:05 PM

December 31 – Bon Secours Wellness Arena –  Greenville Swamp Rabbits vs. the Norfolk Admirals in the family-friendliest New Year’s Eve party ever.  Hop into the New Year with the Swamp Rabbits, featuring a special 6:00 puck drop, a specialty jersey, indoor fireworks postgame, and a youth jersey replica giveaway.

December 31 – Juniper New Year’s Eve Rooftop Gala – Eight stories up with the Greenville skyline as it’s backdrop, Juniper celebrates it’s 4th annual NYE gala with 4 unique party experiences under (and on top of!) one rooftop.  Tickets include admission into all four parties, premium open bar, and premium entertainment.

December 31 – Reedy River Grand Ball – This Black Tie optional event offers 3 unique ballrooms with 3 unique party experiences – With top of the line artists and production, food + drinks, decor like no other event, champagne pouring aerialists, amazing photo ops & SO MUCH MORE!

December 31 – Looking for something a little more laid back to enjoy without a huge party?  Then, you may enjoy visiting Heritage Park’s Nights of Lights, the Upstate’s only walk through light display, which will be open until January 3rd.  In addition to the 1/4 mile light display (to wander in your  jeans and puffy coat, not your black tie…) Our historic park becomes a luminous paradise this holiday season perfect for visitors, young and old. We’re proud to offer the latest in stunning light-show technology!  There is also a petting zoo, (which also offers – wait for it…CAMEL RIDES!), a skating rink, carnival rides and lots of festive food, hot chocolate and cider.

Whether you’re looking to enjoy Greenville’s Holiday festivities, to finish up some shopping, or to relax in one of our beautiful beds, we would love to have you visit us this December.  Call us at 864-242-4529 book with the link below.