Simpsonville Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Simpsonville and surrounding areas
For the festive season Simpsonville delivers twinkling Holiday lights and cozy Christmas markets across Main Street and Heritage Park, with seasonal performances staged near the historic district. Annual favorites like Simpsonville's Christmas Parade, Rockinβ Around the Christmas Tree, and Christmas at Heritage Park: Nights of Lights invite families to celebrate together. Find winter festivals and festive events that pair local food, live music, and hands-on activities beneath the lights, creating a welcoming holiday atmosphere for visitors and longtime residents alike.
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Christmas Markets
12 eventsFestive holiday celebration with market, Santa, and Polar Express train.
Christmas Lights
8 eventsSpectacular holiday light installations at a botanical garden.
Christmas Activities
16 eventsOver 75-year-old holiday tradition marking the start of Christmas season.
Editor's Picks (6)
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Poinsettia Christmas Parade
(Greenville)
Over 75-year-old holiday tradition marking the start of Christmas season.
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Greenville Jaycees Christmas Parade
(Greenville)
Annual community Christmas parade with festive floats
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City of Anderson Christmas Parade
(Anderson)
Annual Christmas Parade on Main Street
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Winter Lights at The North Carolina Arboretum
(Asheville)
Spectacular holiday light installations at a botanical garden.
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Simpsonville's Christmas Parade
Season's first sighting of Santa Claus
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United Community Ice on Main
(Greenville)
Outdoor ice skating rink in downtown Greenville
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Christmas Shows Near Simpsonville
Christmas shows, theater performances, and holiday entertainment in Simpsonville.
Rockinβ Around the Christmas Tree
Get into the holiday spirit with 'Rockinβ Around the Christmas Tree,' a spectacular...
View full details βHoliday at Peace
Greenville's cherished family Christmas tradition, 'Holiday at Peace,' returns to the Peace Concert...
View full details βLeslie Odom, Jr. The Christmas Tour
Get into the holiday spirit with Leslie Odom, Jr.'s 'The Christmas Tour.' This...
View full details βSimpsonville Christmas Events Map
See every Christmas event, light display, and market on one map.
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Simpsonville Christmas FAQ
The Nights of Lights at Heritage Park is one of Simpsonville's biggest annual Christmas events, featuring a walk-through light display, petting zoo, and festive activities. Other community events and neighborhood displays also contribute to the holiday spirit each year.
Simpsonville embraces unique traditions like the interactive Nights of Lights walk-through display and community-driven neighborhood light displays that bring families together to celebrate the season in a warm, local way.
Several neighborhoods in Simpsonville are known for their festive displays, often referred to as beloved neighborhood favorites, where residents decorate extensively to create a joyful holiday atmosphere for visitors and locals alike.
Local Christmas markets and artisan fairs are often held in community centers, parks, and downtown areas near Simpsonville, showcasing local makers and vendors with handmade gifts and seasonal treats.
Enjoying neighborhood light displays, attending free community markets, and visiting public parks decorated for the holidays are some of the best budget-friendly ways to celebrate in Simpsonville.
Families will enjoy the Nights of Lights walk-through display with its interactive features, petting zoo, and festive photo opportunities, along with local markets offering kid-friendly activities and seasonal treats.