An Annual Holiday Tradition, ChristmasVille Is A Holiday Event In South Carolina With More Than 100 Activities
ChristmasVille in Rock Hill, South Carolina, offers a family-friendly holiday event with various activities, including carriage rides, ice skating, and visits with Santa.
The holidays in South Carolina are gearing up to be a stellar year. With the return of South Carolina's ChristmasVille in Rock Hill, you can step into a real storybook during the four days of activities planned for this year's event. It's a truly wondrous Christmas event in South Carolina and a wholesome family-friendly event that everyone can enjoy.
The whole family will have a blast at this wondrous holiday happening in Rock Hill that brings the community together to celebrate the season every year.
You'll be able to book a carriage ride through Old Town...
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And in-person visits with Santa will be available to small groups of kids at a time.
Enjoy the shops and treats and even The Grinch will be getting into the holiday spirit.
Enjoy the Founders Holiday Ice Rink where you can skate the day (or night) away.
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And take in a movie at the drive-in movie theater.
The celebrations actually extend to before and after the actual four days of ChristmasVille.
And the best place to wrap your arms around the schedule of events this year is to download the ChristmasVille app onto your phone.
The celebrations actually extend before and after the actual four days of the event.
And the best place to wrap your arms around the schedule of events this year is to download the app onto your phone.
Come along on a walk through this incredible Christmas event in South Carolina:
ChristmasVille in Rock Hill takes place throughout the holiday season this year, with the bulk of activities taking place the first Thursday through Sunday in the month of December. Go to your app store on your phone to download the full event list. It can be a bit confusing, but the event list in the app clearly outlines virtual versus real-life activities. Visit the official website and follow the ChristmasVille Facebook Page for up-to-date information!
It's time for all things fall, including a pumpkin patch visit to hunt for that perfect pumpkin! When it comes to the best pumpkin patches in South Carolina, some are basic while others have bells and whistles to go along with the pumpkin search. And we've got the scoop to help you decide where to go to find your pumpkin for this year's season of fall in South Carolina.
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Pumpkin Patches Near Greenville:
1. Denver Downs - Anderson
Starting Friday, September 27 running through Sunday, November 10, Denver Downs in Anderson offers an incredible Fall Festival event that includes a pumpkin patch! You're going to want to plan time to take advantage of the over 35 attractions that will provide hours of fun for the whole family. The pumpkin patch was named best pumpkin patch in South Carolina in the Southern Living list of the Best Pumpkin Patches in the southern states.
2. Little Cane Creek Farm - West Union
In West Union, visit the pumpkin patch at Little Cane Creek Farm starting Saturday, September 28. You'll want to allow time to also complete the 5-acre corn maze and eat at the Cow Cafe while there!
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3. The Great Pumpkin Giveaway - Fountain Inn
On Saturday, October 19 from 8 a.m. until 12 p.m. (or until all pumpkins are gone), around 1,000 pumpkins will be given away at The Great Pumpkin Giveaway in Fountain Inn. The free event is presented by Lilies on Main and Crazy Brent's for the third year as a gesture of appreciation to the community.
Pumpkin Patches Near Rock Hill
4. Cotton Hills Farm - Chester
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The largest pumpkin farm in South Carolina is located in Chester near Rock Hill. There are two pumpkin patch options to pick-your-own pumpkin from at Cotton Hills Farm, located in the small town of Chester, South Carolina, including a large, 15-acre sized patch as well as potentially a smaller pumpkin patch made available due to popular demand. Check the website for updates on this season's dates the patches will be open. The farm also offers a 40-minute fall hayride experience.
Pumpkin Patches Near Columbia
5. Clinton Sease Farm - Lexington
5. In Lexington, Clinton Sease Farm has a pumpkin patch open from Friday, September 20 through Sunday, November 3. Other fun activities at the farm include corn mazes, a playground and obstacle course, food, and more.
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6. Dorr Farm - Gable
Just over an hour east of Columbia near Sumter, Dorr Farms, a small family farm in the little town of Gable, offers Fall Farm Days on Saturdays from September 28 through October 26. In addition to picking out a pumpkin, you can enjoy pony rides (for an additional fee), a petting zoo, food trucks, and more!
Pumpkin Patches Near Florence
7. McLeod Farm - McBee
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McLeod Farms is located about 40 minutes northwest of Florence and will be announcing the current season's U-pick dates on the website soon. A corn maze will also be available.
8. Pittman's Pumpkin Patch - Hamer
In the other direction, 40 minutes northeast of Florence at the North Carolina border in Hamer, Pittman's Pumpkin Patch is a 200-year-old family farm. Connect with Pittman's Pumpkin Patch on Facebook for updates on the current fall season dates when you can get some beautiful mums while picking out your homegrown pumpkin.
Pumpkin Patches Near Myrtle Beach
9. Thompson Farm and Nursery - Conway
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Thompson Farm and Nursery at Brickyard Plantation in Conway, located on the Waccamaw River 20 miles from Myrtle Beach, not only has a pumpkin patch, it's a destination. There's so much to do at this stunning 156-acre farm, especially in the fall season from Saturday, September 23 through Sunday, October 29, including duck races, bull roping, barnyard bubbles, and so much more. You can even stay right on the farm in your own tent or a glamping tent.
Pumpkin Patches Near Charleston
10. Boone Hall Pumpkin Patch - Mount Pleasant
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In Mount Pleasant, the Boone Hall Pumpkin Patch near Charleston has become one of the largest fall festivals in South Carolina. It runs this year from Friday, September 27 through Sunday, October 27 and is full of fun activities including a comedy circus, a live, interactive honey bee exhibit, a family-friendly Halloween tractor tour, and more in addition to the pumpkin patch.
Pumpkin Patches Near Hilton Head Island
11. Holiday Farms - Ridgeland
Last, but certainly not least, you can experience The Great Pumpkin Patch at Holiday Farms in Ridgeland near Hilton Head Island from Friday, October 4 through Thursday, October 31. Check the Facebook page for more information on the current season's offerings at this final spot rounding out our list of the best pumpkin patches in South Carolina.
Pick out your ideal pumpkin patch in South Carolina, lace up some quality, athletic sneakers, and enjoy a day of fun! Each of these pumpkin patches has its own personality, and you really can't go wrong no matter which you choose. And who says you can only choose one?!
Have you ever been to any of these pumpkin patches before?
The 4th of July is such a fun and festive holiday celebrating the birth of our country, and we certainly know how to celebrate in South Carolina. In fact, we come in at #3 behind just Missouri and Kansas for the amount of money spent as a state on fireworks! No matter where you are in South Carolina, you probably can hear those celebrations on this holiday once darkness falls. Unfortunately, those celebrations result in injuries all too often. To avoid taking that risk, plan to watch a show near you instead. When searching for "where to watch fireworks near me", you're likely to come up with more than one option especially if you live near one of our larger cities. We've put together a list of seven of some of the best 4th of July fireworks shows throughout the state, one which you can even watch virtually if you'd rather keep it more low-key!
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Along the Coast:
1. Patriot's Point 4th of July Blast – Mount Pleasant
2. July 4th Celebration on the MarshWalk – Murrells Inlet
3. Shelter Cove HarbourFest – Hilton Head Island
In the Upstate:
4. Clemson MBA Fireworks on the Fourth at Unity Park – Greenville
Near the Capital City of Columbia:
5. 4th of July Celebration on Lake Murray
It would be difficult to choose just one out of so many great options of where to watch fireworks near me if I had flexibility on location. No matter where you celebrate the 4th of July in South Carolina, please just stay safe and healthy!