Saturdays Jan 4–Apr 26, 2025
Frosty Farmer Winter Market
Just because the temperatures are chilly, doesn’t mean you have to miss fresh produce this winter. Check out the new location of the Frosty Farmer, as it celebrates its second year. At the indoor market, 100 local vendors will offer their wares—edible and not—from root vegetables, eggs, and artisanal cheeses to handmade soaps and jewelry. And they gladly accept SNAP/EBT.
McAlister Square, 225 S. Pleasantburg Dr., Greenville. Jan. 4–Apr. 26, Sat., 9am–1pm. frostyfarmer.com
Thru Jan 20
United Community Bank Ice on Main
’Tis the season to be . . . ice skating. Lace up your skates—or rent a pair on-site—and head downtown to the Village Green (next to the Courtyard by Marriott Greenville Downtown), which morphs into an ice-skating rink through the holidays. The rink is open until mid-January, so you’ll have plenty of time to practice your camel spins and double axels—and to warm up afterwards with a hot chocolate.
206 S. Main St., Greenville. Thru Jan. 20, daily, times vary. $10. greenvillesc.gov/1654/UCB-Ice-on-Main
Jan 4-5, 2025
Monster Jam
Grave Digger, Raminator, El Toro Loco: these are just a few of the 12,000-pound Monster Jam trucks whose drivers will be pushing the limits of speed and maneuverability at The Well. If high-octane is your jam, grab the kids and don’t miss the roaring, adrenaline-charged action at this jaw-dropping competition. Go early for the Pit Party, where you can meet your favorite drivers and see the massive trucks up close.
Bon Secours Wellness Arena, 650 N. Academy St., Greenville. Jan. 4–5, Sat. 1pm & 7pm; Sun., 1pm. Tickets start at $20. (864) 241-3800, bonsecoursarena.com
Jan 5, 2025
Wedding Festival
Planning a spring or summer wedding? You’d best get hopping on those arrangements now, and The Weddings Festival at the Hyatt downtown is a great place to start your research. Check out the latest bridal trends from dresses to decor, and consult with experts on how to stage the perfect worry-free reception. Oh, and did we mention giveaways and door prizes?
Hyatt Regency, 220 N. Main St., Greenville. Jan. 5, Sun., 1–4pm. General admission, $8. weddingfestivals.com
Jan 8, 2025
Jay Leno
When two of television’s most beloved late-night hosts share the stage, loads of laughter is the inevitable result. Leno, known for his twenty-year reign on The Tonight Show, headlines the evening along with Arsenio Hall, who engaged younger audiences on The Arsenio Hall Show. Hear tales from each of their storied careers as they meld their comedic styles.
Peace Center, 300 S. Main St., Greenville. Jan. 8, Wed., 7:30pm. $70-$115. 864.467.3000, peacecenter.org
Jan 9-19, 2025
SC Restaurant Week
Now that the guests are gone, the tree is down, and the presents are put away, don’t you deserve a night out? Special prix-fixe menus and discounts during Restaurant Week make it easy and affordable to check out that new eatery you’ve been drooling to try—or just go back to your favorites. Either way, this eleven-day event is a delicious way to get a taste of Greenville’s exciting restaurant scene.
Various locations around Greenville. Jan. 9–19. Check online for restaurants and menus: restaurantweeksouthcarolina.com/city/Greenville
Jan 10–12, 17 & 24–25,
Greenville Swamp Rabbits Hockey
Count on January to be a relatively quiet month, giving you more time to watch the Greenville Swamp Rabbits hit the ice. This month, you can catch all the slick action as the Swamp Rabbits play six games at home against a host of different teams, including the SC Stingrays, the Savannah Ghost Pirates, and the Reading Royals. Come on January 11 for Postgame Concert Night.
Bon Secours Wellness Arena, 650 N. Academy St., Greenville. Jan. 10–12, 17 & 24–25, Fri. & Sat., 7:05pm; Sun., 3:05pm. Tickets start at $28. 864.241.3800, swamprabbits.com
Jan 11, 2025
Hartness Half Marathon & 5K
This cross-country-style race threads a course through the Hartness community off Highway 14 on Greenville’s Eastside. Runners will range over pavement, dirt trails, gravel roads, and grassy fields as they make their way to the finish line. Besides being a great way to get exercise, the Hartness Half Marathon & 5K benefits Make-A-Wish South Carolina, a local nonprofit that grants life-changing wishes to critically ill children.
500 Hartness Dr., Greenville. Jan. 11, Sat., 9am. Half marathon, $90; 5K, $40. jdavis3185.wixsite.com/hartnesshalf
Jan 12, 2025
Greer Farmers Market Sunday Brunch Series
Enjoy bagels, pastries, and other tasty brunch treats while you support local businesses at Greer’s Sunday Brunch Series. Held the second Sunday of the month, this special market brings out loads of local vendors plus food trucks, so you can brunch and shop, all at the same place. Pro tip: these brunch markets are popular, so bundle up and get there early to get the best pick.
Greer City Park, 301 E. Poinsett St., Greer. Jan. 12, Sun., 11am–2pm. greerfarmersmarket.com
Jan 14-19, 2025
A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical
How did a Brooklyn kid, the son of Polish and Russian immigrants, become a rock idol? You’ll learn the answer when you see this exhilarating show, set to the chart-busting songs like “America” and “Sweet Caroline” that defined Neil Diamond’s career. A Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award and induction into both the Songwriters and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame cemented Diamond as the American musical icon he is today.
Peace Center, 300 S. Main St., Greenville. Jan. 14–19, Tues.–Sun., times vary. $50-$125. 864.467.3000, peacecenter.org
Jan 17, 2025
Animaniacs: In Concert
Get ready for a “zany, animany and totally insaney” evening as Yakko, Wakko, and Dot sing the famous songs from the 2020 revival of this animated series. The performance stars the series’ original Emmy-winning composer, Randy Rogel, and the talents of Rob Paulsen, one of the show’s original voice actors. Hip and hilarious, Animaniacs is aimed at adults, but we’re betting the kids will enjoy it, too.
Gunter Theatre at the Peace Center, 300 S. Main St., Greenville. Jan. 17, Fri., 7:30pm. $55. 864.467.3000, peacecenter.org
Jan 18, 2025
Carolina Country Music Awards
Calling all country music fans: hop in your car and head for the coast. The 10th annual version of the Carolina Country Music Awards takes place in North Myrtle Beach, and you won’t want to miss it. Hosted by the Carolina Country Music Association, this event honors performers who grew up or now live in North or South Carolina. The CCMA will be presenting awards to local artists in nine different categories.
Greg Rowles Legacy Theater, North Myrtle Beach. Jan. 18, Sat., 6pm (Red Carpet event starts at 4pm). General admission, $29. carolinacountrymusicassociation.org/carolina-country-music-awards
Jan 18, 2025
The Greenville Track Club Run Downtown 5K
Among the oldest, largest, and most popular 5K runs in South Carolina, the 46th annual Greenville Track Club Run Downtown is just the thing for helping you shed any extra holiday pounds you may have gained. Lace up your running shoes and meet at the intersection of Broad and South Main streets, where you can compete in your age group in this GTC Corporate Shield event.
Downtown Greenville. Jan. 18, Sat., 8–10am. $32. runsignup.com/race/sc/greenville/rundowntown
Jan 18, 2025
2025 MLK Legacy Breakfast
One of the events held during MLK Unity Weekend, which honors the birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr., the Legacy Breakfast recognizes seven trailblazers from the city and county of Greenville. The event, which is being hosted by WYFF newscaster Nigel Robertson, features keynote speaker Dr. Bernard Powers, director of the College of Charleston’s Center for the Study of Slavery in Charleston.
The Welcome Center at Unity Park, 111 Welborn St., Greenville. Jan. 18, Sat., 9:30–11am. $60. theunityweekend.com/the-legacy-breakfast
Jan 20, 2025
Midnight Release Party: Onyx Storm
You’ll want to stay up late for this one. Join in the festivities as M. Judson hosts an old-fashioned midnight release party for Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros. The third title in Yarros’s Empyrean series finds protagonist Violet going to battle to save her dragons, her loved ones, and her home. Enjoy snacks, beverages, and good conversation while you wait for the book to be handed out at the stroke of midnight.
M. Judson Booksellers, 130 S. Main St., Greenville. Jan. 20, Mon., 10:30pm. $35. mjudsonbooks.com
Jan 22, 2025
Chefs Collaboration Dinner at Mr. Crisp
This kitchen collaboration pairs Chef Carlos Baez of Mr. Crisp with Chef Daniel Lopez, owner of catering company Paseo. As Lopez grew up in Barcelona, you know there will be some excellent Spanish-accented cuisine on the table. Each of the five courses will be paired with Spanish wines, beginning with a welcome pour when guests arrive, and ending with dessert and mignardises.
Mr. Crisp, 1501 E. North St., Greenville. Jan. 22, Wed., 6:30pm. $95 (plus tax and gratuity). therealmrcrisp.com
Jan 23-26, 2025
Upstate South Carolina Boat Show
Dreaming of staying cool this summer by boating on the Upstate’s many lakes? The 54th annual Upstate SC Boat Show is the place to check out vessels from fishing and pontoon boats to ski boats and cruisers. That’s not to mention all the boating accessories you need to be the best-equipped captain of your own craft.
Greenville Convention Center, One Exposition Dr, Greenville. Jan. 23–26, Thurs–Fri., 11am–7pm; Sat., 10am–7pm; Sun., 11am–5pm. Admission, $8 (parking, $10). upstatescboatshow.com
Jan 31–Feb 1, 2025
PBR Whiskey Velocity Tour
In case you were wondering, PBR stands for Professional Bull Riders—you know, the ones with true grit. Hold onto your cowboy hats, as rising stars and legendary riders test their skill on the backs of raging bulls that can weigh more than 2,000 pounds. It’s man against beast in a breathtaking event that promises to keep you on the edge of your seat.
Bon Secours Wellness Arena, 650 N. Academy St., Greenville. Jan. 31–Feb. 1, Fri. 8pm; Sat., 7pm. Tickets TBA. 864.241.3800, bonsecoursarena.com
