Find Spartanburg events and things to do, including concerts, art walks, sporting events and nightlife entertainment. Be sure to also check out our outdoors guide for the Upstate and a listing of museums and galleries.

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Sunday, December 10, 2023
Holiday Parties?!
Dec 11 2023 – Jan 1 2024 all-day
Craft Axe Throwing Spartanburg

Looking for a unique and unforgettable venue for your holiday party? Look no further than Craft Axe Throwing Spartanburg!
Get ready to ignite the holiday spirit with an axe-citing twist! Our expert coaches will guide you through the thrilling world of axe throwing making your event a memorable experience for everyone.
Whether it’s a corporate gathering family get-together or a festive celebration with friends Craft Axe Throwing Spartanburg offers the perfect blend of excitement and camaraderie. Plus it’s an ideal way to unwind de-stress and create lasting memories.
Bring your favorite holiday snacks to enjoy in our cozy festive atmosphere. We’ve got the beverages and entertainment covered so you can focus on having a blast!
Still not convinced? How about friendly competition laughter and the joy of nailing those bullseyes? It’s the kind of holiday party that will be talked about for years to come!
Book your axe-ceptional holiday party at Craft Axe Throwing Spartanburg now and let’s make your celebration truly axe-tacular!

Monday, December 11, 2023
Upstate Food Access Interactive Map
Dec 11 all-day
online
It’s no secret that food insecurity is an issue facing many of our neighbors in the Upstate. Fortunately, there are countless organizations and resources working tirelessly to alleviate that stress!
Head over to our Upstate Food Access Resource Map to locate service providers near you!
Tuesday, December 12, 2023
Bohemian Bull’s One Year Anniversary Party
Dec 12 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Bohemian Bull

Bohemian Bull, Greenville’s favorite American beer garden and tavern located on Pelham Road, is turning ONE on December 12 and to celebrate, they’re throwing an anniversary party!

The event will take place on December 12 from 6-10 p.m. and will feature a live DJ, a beer tap takeover by Low Tide Brewing, a silent auction benefiting The Warrior Foundation and more!

All burger lovers in attendance should make sure to enter the two raffles of the evening! 10 attendees will have the chance to bring home a $25 Bohemian Bull gift card and one winner will bring home a year’s supply of free Bohemian Bull burgers.

Geeks Who Drink Trivia Night at Dave and Buster’s – Greenville
Dec 12 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Dave and Buster's - Greenville

It’s the ultimate trivia mashup: Quiz by Geeks Who Drink, fun & games by Dave & Buster’s. The ultimate trivia party is finally here. Geeks Who Drink and Dave & Buster’s have teamed up to bring you the Dave & Buster’s Trivai Show. It’s a whole new format that combinest he super-social Geeks Who Drink trivia night with all the frenetic game-show action you’d expect from Dave & Buster’s. Get ready for pop culture-centric trivia where winners receive Power Cards. In between rounds, join in on the physical challenge fun for bonus prizes – or just gawk at the people who do. All in all, it’s two hours and it’s free to play. No reservations needed, just show up! Teams can be up to six players, so bring your smartest friends (or some likable dummies)—or come solo. We can always help you join a team!

This is a Weekly Recurring Event
Runs from Oct 3, 2023 to Dec 26, 2023 and happens every:
Tuesdays: 7:30pm – 9:30pm EDT

Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Upstate Food Access Interactive Map
Dec 13 all-day
online
It’s no secret that food insecurity is an issue facing many of our neighbors in the Upstate. Fortunately, there are countless organizations and resources working tirelessly to alleviate that stress!
Head over to our Upstate Food Access Resource Map to locate service providers near you!
Reindeer Games!
Dec 13 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Craft Axe Throwing Spartanburg

Join us at Craft Axe Throwing Spartanburg for an exhilarating evening of festive fun! On Monday, December 11th, gear up for the Reindeer Games, where the thrill of competition meets the joy of the holiday season.

Get ready to dive into the action as the rules session kicks off promptly at 5 PM, followed by the commencement of games at 6 PM. Embrace the randomness as teams of three are selected by chance, creating a unique camaraderie among participants.

For just $20 per person, secure your spot in this epic tournament, where skill and strategy collide for a shot at victory. With a maximum capacity of 30 people, spots are limited, so don’t miss out—reserve your place now for a chance to be part of this adrenaline-pumping event.

Featuring a thrilling array of skill-based games, including hatchet throws, big axe challenges, knife-throwing, ninja stars, and the formidable Templar axe, there’s something for every competitor to showcase their expertise.

As if the thrill of the games wasn’t enough, participants vie for a 25% prize pool, offering the winning team an opportunity to almost triple their investment! Don’t miss the chance to claim your share of the winnings and revel in the holiday spirit with friends and newfound teammates.

Prepare for an unforgettable night of laughter, competition, and holiday cheer at Craft Axe Throwing Spartanburg’s Reindeer Games—where skill meets seasonal festivity in an action-packed tournament like no other.

Come into location to sign up or give us a call at 864-606-2145 to reserve your spot now!

Community Dinner
Dec 13 @ 6:30 pm
YWCA of Asheville

Gather with your community for a FREE tasty meal, lessons on healthy eating and information on Double Up Food Bucks (a new program through SNAP)! Community Dinners are held on the second Wednesday of each month from 6 – 7:30 pm. FREE childcare provided.

Seating is limited. Reserve your seat online.

For more information, contact Leah Berger-Singer, Preventive Health Coordinator at (828) 254-7206 ext. 212 or [email protected].

Fischer’s Trivia Extravaganza
Dec 13 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
New Groove Artisan Brewery

Come out to New Groove and enjoy dinner and beer – then test your mental mettle with Fischer’s Trivia Extravaganza! General trivia with a Stupid Hard Question.

Weekly Prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd – Quarterly Tournaments with Overall Winners and a Booby Prize for the frequent flier non-winner. 🍻

Make your Wednesday plan for Trivia with Fischer at New Groove in Boiling Springs, SC!

Friday, December 15, 2023
Upstate Food Access Interactive Map
Dec 15 all-day
online
It’s no secret that food insecurity is an issue facing many of our neighbors in the Upstate. Fortunately, there are countless organizations and resources working tirelessly to alleviate that stress!
Head over to our Upstate Food Access Resource Map to locate service providers near you!
Ugly Sweater Party!
Dec 15 @ 3:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Craft Axe Throwing Spartanburg

🎉 Join Craft Axe Throwing Spartanburg for a festive celebration on December 15th from 3-9pm! Embrace the holiday spirit by donning your ugliest sweater and receive an amazing 10% off your throwing bundle! Get ready to toss some axes while enjoying delicious drinks, and a whole lot of ugly sweater fun. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable event!

Saturday, December 16, 2023
Greenville BBQ Trail Tour
Dec 16 all-day
Various Locations Greenville SC

While Downtown Greenville’s familiar culinary scene has some great BBQ options, this tour will take you outside of the city center to the places locals know and love. These are the types of joints with smoke stacks sticking out of the rooftops and white smoke billowing out of the chimneys–smoking the meats right on the premises.

The Greenville BBQ Trail tour is your opportunity to try back-to-back tastings of what are considered by many to be among the top BBQ spots in the city.

Tours include:

• Insights into each restaurant’s cooking processes and techniques
• Information about each restaurant’s history and how they got started
• Interesting information about Greenville BBQ history
• A drive through old textile mill villages
• And, of course, a chance to try generous portions of smoked meats and delicious sides

Locations we visit:

• Bucky’s Bar-B-Q
• Henry’s Smokehouse
• Mike & Jeff’s BBQ

The Greenville BBQ Trail Tour
Dec 16 all-day
The Greenville BBQ Trail Tour
A plate of barbeque and side dishes.

Greenville’s BBQ scene has been gaining more and more national attention, and it was most notably ranked a Top 10 BBQ City in America by Yahoo.com.

While downtown Greenville’s familiar culinary scene has some great BBQ options, this tour will take you outside of the city center to the places locals know and love. These are the types of joints with smoke stacks sticking out of the rooftops and white smoke billowing out of the chimneys — smoking the meats right on the premises.

The Greenville BBQ Trail Tour, presented by Greenville History Tours, is your opportunity to try back-to-back tastings of what are considered by many to be among the top BBQ spots in the city.

The tours include insights into each restaurant’s cooking processes and techniques, information about each restaurant’s history, interesting information about the city’s BBQ history, a drive through old textile mill villages, and of course generous portions of smoked meats and delicious sides.

The tours usually take place on Saturdays from 10:30 am to 12:45 am and meet at City Hall. Tickets are $55 per person.

Visit greenvillehistorytours.com/greenville-culinary-tours/bbq-trail/ or call (864) 567-3940 for additional information.

Rigs + Coffee – Greenville edition
Dec 16 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Think Tank Brew Lab

This is Rigs & Coffee – Greenville edition. Bring out your truck, car, rig, van, camper, etc to share the fun of outdoors. Learn, see, and speak with others who love to adventure, off-road and camp. Held on the third Saturday of every month at Think Tank Brewery. Sponsored by The CampingRandy Store, ROA OFFROAD, and Venture Unknown.

Sunday, December 17, 2023
Upstate Food Access Interactive Map
Dec 17 all-day
online
It’s no secret that food insecurity is an issue facing many of our neighbors in the Upstate. Fortunately, there are countless organizations and resources working tirelessly to alleviate that stress!
Head over to our Upstate Food Access Resource Map to locate service providers near you!
Monday, December 18, 2023
Upstate Food Access Interactive Map
Dec 18 all-day
online
It’s no secret that food insecurity is an issue facing many of our neighbors in the Upstate. Fortunately, there are countless organizations and resources working tirelessly to alleviate that stress!
Head over to our Upstate Food Access Resource Map to locate service providers near you!
Tuesday, December 19, 2023
Empower Hour
Dec 19 @ 11:30 am
YWCA of Asheville

Join us for Empower Hour, a one-hour program and facility tour where you will experience firsthand the YWCA’s work to bridge gaps in earning power, education, health & wellness and access to childcare.

Empower Hours take place twice a month on the first and third Tuesday at 11:30 am.
Lunch is served as part of our Empower Hour, so reservations are required.

To make a reservation: contact Elizabeth Alvandi, Advancement Assistant, at (828) 254-7206 ext. 103 or [email protected].

Geeks Who Drink Trivia Night at Dave and Buster’s – Greenville
Dec 19 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Dave and Buster's - Greenville

It’s the ultimate trivia mashup: Quiz by Geeks Who Drink, fun & games by Dave & Buster’s. The ultimate trivia party is finally here. Geeks Who Drink and Dave & Buster’s have teamed up to bring you the Dave & Buster’s Trivai Show. It’s a whole new format that combinest he super-social Geeks Who Drink trivia night with all the frenetic game-show action you’d expect from Dave & Buster’s. Get ready for pop culture-centric trivia where winners receive Power Cards. In between rounds, join in on the physical challenge fun for bonus prizes – or just gawk at the people who do. All in all, it’s two hours and it’s free to play. No reservations needed, just show up! Teams can be up to six players, so bring your smartest friends (or some likable dummies)—or come solo. We can always help you join a team!

This is a Weekly Recurring Event
Runs from Oct 3, 2023 to Dec 26, 2023 and happens every:
Tuesdays: 7:30pm – 9:30pm EDT

Wednesday, December 20, 2023
Upstate Food Access Interactive Map
Dec 20 all-day
online
It’s no secret that food insecurity is an issue facing many of our neighbors in the Upstate. Fortunately, there are countless organizations and resources working tirelessly to alleviate that stress!
Head over to our Upstate Food Access Resource Map to locate service providers near you!
Fischer’s Trivia Extravaganza
Dec 20 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
New Groove Artisan Brewery

Come out to New Groove and enjoy dinner and beer – then test your mental mettle with Fischer’s Trivia Extravaganza! General trivia with a Stupid Hard Question.

Weekly Prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd – Quarterly Tournaments with Overall Winners and a Booby Prize for the frequent flier non-winner. 🍻

Make your Wednesday plan for Trivia with Fischer at New Groove in Boiling Springs, SC!

Thursday, December 21, 2023
Dinner And A Movie – Edward Scissorhands
Dec 21 @ 6:00 pm
Eighteen Hundred Drayton Catering & Events

This themed menu not only reflects the movie’s themes of Whisical Sattire and overall craziness!

Topiary Crudité – snip Your vegetables right off the tree

Scissor Cut Noodles with Spicy Asian Shrimp – Pho Style broth, Cut Ramen, Stir fried shrimp, scallions

Chopped Salad – Chopped lettuce, egg, tomato, avocado, red onion, pepperoni, olives, Feta cheese, in an oregano vinaigrette

Scissorhand Kabobs – Charred Steak, Peppers, Onions, Squash in an herb marinate over “dirty” Rice with a creole demiglace

“Ambrosia” Dessert Salad