Thru Nov 9
Denver Downs Fall Festival
It’s a corn maze. It’s a pumpkin patch. It’s fall at Denver Downs, where you’ll find more than 35 family-friendly activities, including a petting zoo, a megaslide, a zipline, live entertainment, and s’mores by the bonfire. Come spend the day and do everything. When you get hungry, there are treats galore, from funnel cakes to fried pickles. Come celebrate all the fall fun at the farm.
1515 Denver Rd., Anderson. Thru Nov. 9, Fri. 5–9pm; Sat., 10am–9pm; Sun., noon–6pm. Day pass, $29.95. denverdownsfarm.com/fall-festival
Nov 5–9, 2025
New South Comedy Festival
Need a laugh? Tickle your funny bone at the Alchemy Comedy Theatre at Coffee Underground for the 12th annual Comedy Festival. More than 75 performers from across the country will do improv, stand-up, and sketch comedy over the course of the five-day event. You can even indulge your inner comic by signing up for one of the comedy workshops held during the festival.
1 E. Coffee St., Greenville. Nov. 5–9, Wed.–Sun., check website for times and prices. alchemycomedy.com/about/festival
Nov 6-9, 2025
The Asheville Sessions
Preceding the famous Bristol Sessions by two years, the Asheville Sessions captured the first recordings made in Appalachia, laying the foundation for the music genre known as Americana. For its 100th anniversary, the Asheville Sessions features two marquee concerts, beginning Friday night with Ketch Secor of Old Crow Medicine Show performing with Nest of Singing Birds and Jesse Smathers. On Saturday, a hometown showcase spotlights Rive Whyless, Tyler Ramsey, Toubab Krewe, and Floating Action.
Various venues in Asheville, NC. Nov. 6–9, Thurs.–Sun., times & prices vary. exploreasheville.com/historic-asheville-sessions
Nov 6-9, 2025
Penn Center Heritage Days
Honoring the Gullah/Geechee legacy of St. Helena Island, the 41st annual iteration of this festival enlivens the Penn Center National Landmark Historic District with a host of activities. Among them are educational sessions, a Taste of Gullah dinner, the Cultural Heritage Marketplace, and the Heritage Days Parade. Each day has a different theme: Thursday is youth and family day; Friday focuses on cultural reconnection; and Saturday brings a community celebration.
16 Penn Center Circle West, St. Helena Island. Nov. 6–9, Thurs.–Sun., times vary. Free admission. penncenter.com/heritage-days
Nov 6
A Celebration of Style
Join the fashion-forward crowd at the debut of Briton Court’s new clothing collection at this rooftop reception, which is even more special because Greenville artist Glory Day designed the prints. Mingle with Glory Day and the three sisters behind the Briton Court brand as you sip cocktails and enjoy curated hors d’oeuvres. Geared to mother-daughter duos, Briton Court clothing stands out for its bright colors and original artist-designed prints.
Avenue, 110 E. Court St., Ste. 800, Greenville. Nov. 6, Thurs., 5:30–9:30pm. $75. eventbrite.com/e/a-celebration-of-style-glory-day-x-briton-court
Nov. 6
Gregory Thompson and Meisha Whitlock in Concert
Take a breather before the hectic holiday season begins to enjoy a relaxing evening of music at the Sigal Music Museum on Heritage Green. For this concert, internationally renowned recording artists and pianists Gregory Thompson and Meisha Whitlock will perform duo and solo piano works by late African American composers Florence Price, Margaret Bonds, George Walker, and Dolores White.
Sigal Music Museum, 516 Buncombe St., Greenville. Nov. 6, Thurs., 7:30–9:30pm. $28.52. eventbrite.com/o/sigal-music-museum-34141588813
Nov 7–23, 2025
Rent
Winner of three Tony Awards—including for Best Musical and Best Score—and a Pulitzer Prize for Drama, Rent details a year in the life of a group of impoverished artists and musicians living in New York’s Lower East Side. The specter of HIV/AIDS hangs over these young bohemians as they try to realize their dreams, follow their loves, and find their voices.
Mauldin Cultural Center, 101 E. Butler Rd., Mauldin. Nov. 7–23, Thurs.–Sun., times vary. $25. mauldinculturalcenter.org/events/theatre-season
Nov 7-16, 2025
Charleston Literacy Festival
Founded in 2017, the festival sponsors perspective-altering conversations with world-renowned authors and thinkers. Joyce Carol Oates, Colum McCann, and Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist Michael Cunningham number among the more than 40 world-class authors who will be speaking at the Dock Street Theatre. Headliners include Hoda Kotb, Reese Witherspoon, and Harlan Coben.
Dock Street Theatre, 135 Church St., Charleston. Nov 7–16, daily, times vary. $10-$30. charlestonliteraryfestival.com
Nov 8, 2025
Holy Smokes: A Lowcountry BBQ Festival
Mix and mingle with more than 50 of the country’s top pitmasters and chefs as they come together for the fifth year to cook up a memorable barbecue feast. Sample all-you-can-eat regional specialties—including Lowcountry seafood—from four distinct barbecue villages: Texas, Traditional, New School, and Coastal. Proceeds benefit Hogs for the Cause, a nonprofit that supports families with children battling brain cancer, and Ronald McDonald House Charities of Charleston.
Riverfront Park, 1001 Everglades Ave., North Charleston. Nov. 8, Sat., 11am–4pm. $95. holysmokeschs.com
Nov 11-16, 2025
The Sound of Music
The hills are alive with—you guessed it!—as this Rodgers and Hammerstein classic lights up the Peace Center stage. Cherished by generations of audiences, The Sound of Music tells the true story of how a young governess named Maria won the hearts of the von Trapp children and their father in Austria and how the family escaped the Nazis in 1938. Even 65 years later, this show is bound to become one of your favorite things.
Peace Center. 300 S. Main St., Greenville. Nov. 11–16, Tues.–Sun., times vary. Tickets start at $71.50. 864.467.3000, peacecenter.org
Nov 14, 2025
Hearts & Hands Gala
“United by love, inspired by Brazil” is the tagline for this annual gala, which benefits Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Carolinas. Dress is black tie for the festive event, which includes a cocktail reception and a seated dinner inspired by Brazilian flavors. Bid on the silent auction, then dance the night away to live music with a hot Brazilian beat.
Judson Mill, 701 Easley Bridge Rd., Greenville. Nov. 14, Fri., 6pm. Couples ticket, $500. rmhc-carolinas.org/participate/hearts-hands
Nov 15-16, 2025
Open Studios
Established 23 years ago to provide free and convenient community access to visual arts and to create a dialogue between artists and the public, Open Studios gives you the opportunity to visit artists in their studios. On this self-guided tour, you can visit your favorite creatives and discover some new ones, among the 160 participating artists whose studios are located within a 15-mile radius of downtown Greenville, including Easley, Greer, Travelers Rest, and Simpsonville.
Various locations around Greenville. Nov 15–16, Sat., 10am–6pm; Sun., noon–6pm. Free. Maps available online: greenvillearts.com/greenville-open-studios
Nov 15, 2025
An Evening with Mac Arnold
Take a step back in music history with world-renowned blues artist Dr. Mac Arnold. The Upcountry History Museum sponsors this special evening of storytelling and acoustic performances as South Carolina’s beloved bluesman explores the evolution of the Piedmont Blues and recounts memories from his storied career, which includes performing with Muddy Waters, James Brown, B.B. King, and other legendary musicians. Tickets include two complimentary beverages and light hors d’oeuvres.
Upcountry History Museum, 540 Buncombe St., Greenville. Nov. 15, Sat., 5:30–7:30pm. $34. upcountryhistory.org/event/an-evening-with-mac-arnold-2
Nov 15, 2025
Turkey Trot and Roll Fun Fest
It’s a fall festival, a family walk, and a 5K run all rolled into one. Take the kids to do the Family Fun Walk, then check out the kids’ activities and food in Trailblazer Park. If you want more exercise, sign up for the 5K run. No matter which activities you choose to participate in, it all supports Shriners Children’s Greenville.
Trailblazer Park, 235 Trailblazer Dr., Travelers Rest. Nov. 15, Sat., 9am. Family Fun Walk and Fest, free; 5K, $25. donate.lovetotherescue.org/event/greenville-turkey-trot-and-roll/e675788
Nov 19-Jan 19, 2025/26
United Community Ice on Main
It’s that time again: time to show off your figure-skating moves at Greenville’s answer to Rockefeller Center. Lace up your ice skates (or rent a pair on-site), and take a spin around the rink on the Village Green (next to Courtyard by Marriott Greenville Downtown). It’s open through mid-January, so you’ll have plenty of opportunities to practice your camel spins and double axels, and warm up with hot chocolate afterwards.
206 S. Main St., Greenville. Nov. 19, 2025–Jan. 19, 2026. Daily, times vary. Mon.–Fri., $10; Sat.–Sun., $12. greenvillesc.gov/1654/United-Community-Ice-on-Main
Nov 20-23, 2025
Sh!t-Faced Shakespeare: Hamlet
Get thee to the Gunter Theatre for this uproarious rendition of The Bard’s greatest work. It’s an irreverent treatment of Hamlet, and one that doesn’t take itself too seriously. Performed in under two hours, the production is a highbrow mix of classical Elizabethan drama and no-holds-barred drunken antics. Make sure you don’t miss the hijinks—there’s definitely something rotten in Denmark.
Peace Center, 300 S. Main St., Greenville. Nov. 20–23, Thurs.–Sun., times vary. $55. peacecenter.org
Nov 20-22, 2025
23rd Annual New Play Festival
Calling all theater buffs: Experience new work from up-and-coming playwrights from South Carolina and beyond at Centre Stage’s New Play Festival. The festival spotlights three exceptional plays, chosen from among all the entries they received. You can hear those original works read onstage, and even see one of them performed, as the play by the winner of the three finalists will be produced during Centre Stage’s next season.
Centre Stage, 501 River St., Greenville. Nov. 20–22, Thurs.–Sat., check website for times. Free. 864.233.6733, centrestage.org/events/23rd-annual-new-play-festival
Nov 21-Dec 31, 2025
Night of Lights
Kick-start your holiday spirit at Heritage Park and experience the park as a twinkling wonderland, illuminated by thousands of lights. Stroll along the enchanted trails, where the latest technology creates glowing light installations that appeal to visitors both young and old. But that’s not all. Visit Santa’s Village, go on carnival rides, and stop for hot cocoa and s’mores along the way.
Heritage Park, 861 S.E. Main St., Simpsonville. Nov. 21–Dec. 31, Sun.–Thurs., 5–9pm; Fri.–Sat., 5–10pm. Tickets TBA. lightsatheritagepark.com
Nov 23, 2025
Colonial Cup Races
A South Carolina tradition, the Colonial Cup Races were organized in 1963 by Mrs. Marion duPont Scott. The races don’t begin until early afternoon, but go early to get a good parking space and participate in activities leading up to the main event. Check out the holiday market, enjoy tailgating, and take the little ones to the Kids’ Zone before opening ceremonies kick off just after noon.
Springdale Race Course, 200 Knights Hill Rd., Camden. Nov. 23, Sun., gates open at 9am. General admission, $52.50. carolinacup.org/colonialcup
Nov 26-30, 2025
Disney on Ice
Not all the ice action at The Well in late November will involve hockey; instead, for five days, Mickie, Minnie, and friends will take over the arena. The newest spectacular show from Disney on Ice, Jump In! features 50 of your favorite Disney characters, including Anxiety, Joy, Sadness, and more emotions from Inside Out 2, as well as new characters from Moana 2.
Bon Secours Wellness Arena, 650 N. Academy St., Greenville. Nov. 26–30, Wed.–Sun., times vary. Tickets start at $94. bonsecoursarena.com/events/detail/disney-on-ice-2025-greenville-tickets
Nov 27, 2025
TreesUpstate Turkey Day Run
Work off those Thanksgiving Day calories in advance by signing up for the Turkey Day Run to benefit TreesUpstate. You have your choice between a 5K and an 8K, so no worries if you’re not an avid runner. Even if you don’t place in the race, you still have a chance to win the costume contest, so don your best turkey and pilgrim garb and join the fun.
Yee-Haw Brewing, 307 E. McBee Ave., Greenville. Nov. 27, Thurs., 8K run, 8am; 5K Fun Run and Walk, 8:30am. $40. treesupstate.org/turkeyday
