While I don’t need an excuse to talk about the great shopping in Greenville, November’s Small Business Saturday is a great chance for us to feature just a few of our most unique and favorite shops. Curated collections of name-brand clothing, Greenville-only exclusives, sweet treats, wine shops, kitchen must-haves… I bet we have something for everyone.
Here are some (because there truly are too many to name!) shops within or near downtown Greenville’s Main Street shopping district with unparalleled shopping experiences.
- Ayres Leather – This family-run business has been downtown for over 70 years! Featuring leather goods and gifts, plus repairs and complimentary engraving.
- Christopher Park Gallery – Showcasing 80 local artists, folk art, jewelry, upcycled gifts, cards, and accessories, described as “Kind of different yet, oddly comforting.”
- The Cook Station – This gourmet retail shop has specialty foods, fun gadgets, cookbooks, major appliances, cooking classes, and a café and wine bar.
- LaRue Fine Chocolates – Voted #1 Best Chocolate Shop in America by USA Today, this European-style chocolatier offers truffles and bonbons, as well as a full bar with small plates.
- Loulou Boutique – From everyday essentials to standout statement pieces, our curated collection features clothing, scarves, handbags, custom jewelry, and gifts—each chosen for its quality, charm, and individuality.
- Mast General Store – A downtown emporium restored to its 1920s roots, featuring outdoor gear, traditional clothing, kitchenware, pottery, old-fashioned toys, and a candy selection boasting hundreds of hard-to-find sweet treats.
- O.P. Taylor’s – For a little fun, you should visit this 3,000-square-foot toy store offering classic and modern toys and games.
- R. Cappelli Hats – Designed for travel and multifunctionality, the hats here can be purchased off the shelf or designed just for you. Various styles let your personality shine.
- Rocket Fizz – A whimsical soda and candy shop with insane soda flavors (pickle?), nostalgic candies, and international treats.
- Vintage at Main – A carefully handpicked mix of vintage, antique, chinoiserie, boho, bamboo, and brass.
There is one more place I really couldn’t leave off: The Westside Market. A massive, beautifully decorated indoor collective where individual local makers, designers, and antique curators rent out stylized booths.
And on the off chance I didn’t cover something that strikes your fancy, here is a complete list of Greenville, SC shops and businesses from VisitGreenvilleSC.
Recurring
Sundays 12 – 4 pm
The Buzzy Bee Farmers Market is a community market that brings together local farmers, makers, and small businesses in a vibrant and welcoming space. The market highlights fresh, locally grown produce, artisan goods, handmade crafts, and unique specialty items, all while supporting the entrepreneurs who make our community thrive.
Saturdays 8-6pm
Greenville State Farmers Market Small Vendor Saturday Join them every Saturday morning April-December to shop with our small vendors. Fresh produce, plants, a variety of handmade crafts, soaps, jewelry, and baked goods will be available.
Daily
Ice on Main United Community Ice on Main is an open outdoor ice skating rink in the heart of downtown Greenville, South Carolina. This year, this winter tradition and favorite activity of many in the Upstate will open in November 2026. Located at Village Green near the Courtyard Marriott, you’ll truly be skating in a winter wonderland when you come to skate with us! The rink is open 7 days a week, excluding Christmas Day.
| Date | Event | Location | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| NOVEMBER 1–8 | WEEK ONE | ||
| Nov. 1 | Mozart Among Friends | Gunter Theatre at The Peace Center | Fresh off the Greenville Symphony’s season-opening performances of Mozart’s Requiem, the orchestra returns to Mozart’s world in the intimate glow of the Gunter Theatre. The evening opens with the Overture to Don Giovanni, followed by Violin Concerto No. 3, performed by Principal Second Violin Joanna Mulfinger. The program closes with Symphony No. 40 in G minor, one of only two symphonies Mozart wrote in a minor key. Greenville Symphony Orchestra |
| Nov. 1 | Murder on the Orient Express | Greenville Theatre | All aboard the Orient Express in Ken Ludwig’s suspenseful adaptation of Agatha Christie’s classic murder mystery. Follow brilliant detective Hercule Poirot as he investigates a gallery of intriguing suspects. Every passenger is a potential killer in this suspenseful whodunit. Greenville Theatre |
| Nov. 1 | Anime Town Greenville Spooky Matsuri | Greenville Convention Center | Anime Town Greenville returns with its SPOOKY MATSURI celebration. The convention features voice actors from Dragon Ball Z, My Hero Academia, Yu-Gi-Oh!, Black Clover, and more, along with a special 30th-anniversary Pokémon reunion. Passes are on sale now. Anime Town Greenville |
| Nov. 5 | Blackberry Smoke 25th Anniversary Tour | Peace Concert Hall | Atlanta’s Southern rock legends Blackberry Smoke celebrate 25 years of music. Their sound blends Southern rock, blues-influenced classic rock, swampy psychedelia, and rootsy vintage country, with songs filled with vivid characters and a strong sense of place. Peace Center |
| Nov. 6–8 | Little Women: The Musical | Mauldin Cultural Center | Based on Louisa May Alcott’s life, Little Women follows sisters Jo, Meg, Beth, and Amy March. As Jo struggles to get her stories published, she begins writing from her own experiences and weaves the story of herself and her sisters growing up during the Civil War. |
| Nov. 7 | Greenville Swamp Rabbits vs. Atlanta Gladiators | Bon Secours Wellness Arena | Come cheer on the Greenville Swamp Rabbits as they take on the Atlanta Gladiators in exciting professional hockey action. |
| Nov. 7 | How to Train Your Dragon – In Concert | Peace Concert Hall | DreamWorks’ How to Train Your Dragon comes to life on the big screen with composer John Powell’s Academy Award-nominated score performed live by the full Greenville Symphony Orchestra. Follow young Viking Hiccup and his dragon Toothless as they fight to save both their worlds. A thrilling experience for the whole family. Peace Center |
| Nov. 7–8 | Brick Fan Event – A LEGO® Fan Experience | Greenville Convention Center | LEGO® fans can enjoy two days of amazing LEGO creations, large displays, fan creations, games, contests, STEM zones, speakers, and more. Come join fellow LEGO enthusiasts for a weekend filled with everything LEGO®. |
| Nov. 8 | Keb’ Mo’ | Peace Concert Hall | Born and raised in Compton, Keb’ Mo’ began his remarkable musical journey at age 21 when he landed his first major gig with Jefferson Airplane violinist Papa John Creach. His evocative guitar playing and singing connect the past and present, creating a blues experience all his own. Peace Center |
| NOVEMBER 9–15 | WEEK TWO | ||
| Nov. 10 | Greenville Swamp Rabbits vs. Orlando Solar Bears | Bon Secours Wellness Arena | Come support the Greenville Swamp Rabbits as they take on the Orlando Solar Bears. |
| Nov. 10–15 | Dirty Dancing: The Musical | Peace Concert Hall | Get ready to have the time of your life! Based on Lionsgate’s beloved film, Dirty Dancing: The Musical brings Baby and Johnny’s unforgettable summer romance to the stage with live music, electrifying dancing, secret encounters, and forbidden romance. Your reservation at Kellerman’s awaits! Peace Center |
| Nov. 12 | Greenville Swamp Rabbits vs. Atlanta Gladiators | Bon Secours Wellness Arena | Come support the Greenville Swamp Rabbits as they take on the Atlanta Gladiators. |
| Nov. 12–15 | Little Women: The Musical | Mauldin Cultural Center | Based on Louisa May Alcott’s life, Little Women follows sisters Jo, Meg, Beth, and Amy March as they navigate family, ambition, love, and growing up during the Civil War. |
| Nov. 14 | Sons of Town Hall | The Mockingbird at The Peace Center | Theatrical folk duo Sons of Town Hall creates an entirely new performance genre combining live music and performance art. American songwriter and author David Berkeley and British songwriter and producer Ben Parker portray 19th-century vagabonds Josiah Chester Jones and George Ulysses Brown, traveling the world in a hand-built boat while searching for adventure and love. Peace Center |
| Nov. 14 | Journey – Final Frontier | Bon Secours Wellness Arena | Spend a special evening with legendary rock band Journey. Bon Secours Wellness Arena |
| Nov. 15 | The Real SC: Gamecocks vs. Trojans Women’s Basketball | Bon Secours Wellness Arena | The University of South Carolina Gamecocks and University of Southern California Trojans women’s basketball teams face off in Greenville. The matchup is dubbed “The Real SC,” highlighting the two programs’ shared USC initials and status as premier college basketball programs. Bon Secours Wellness Arena |
| Nov. 15 | Chili Cookoff | Greer City Market | Warm up with chili during the annual Chili Cookoff fundraiser for the Greer Farmers Market. The event takes place during the Sunday market from 11 a.m.–2 p.m., with 45+ vendors and cookoff contestants in scenic Greer City Park. |
| NOVEMBER 16–22 | WEEK THREE | ||
| Nov. 19 | for KING + COUNTRY: A Drummer Boy Christmas | Bon Secours Wellness Arena | Four-time GRAMMY Award-winning brothers Joel and Luke Smallbone bring their holiday celebration back to Greenville with an evening of Christmas music, storytelling, live performances, and special looks from their new film Drummer Boy. Bon Secours Wellness Arena |
| Nov. 19–22 | Little Women: The Musical | Mauldin Cultural Center | Based on Louisa May Alcott’s life, Little Women follows sisters Jo, Meg, Beth, and Amy March as they navigate family, ambition, love, and growing up during the Civil War. |
| Nov. 20–22 | Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer | South Carolina Children’s Theatre | The holiday classic comes to the stage in a musical adaptation of the beloved television special. Join Rudolph, Santa and Mrs. Claus, Hermey the Elf, Bumble the Abominable Snow Monster, Clarice, Yukon Cornelius, and more for a family-friendly Christmas adventure filled with holiday favorites. |
| Nov. 20–21 | Song Sessions with Maia Sharp, with Kim Richey and The Accidentals | The Mockingbird at The Peace Center | Nashville songwriter Maia Sharp leads this intimate singer-songwriter series featuring stories and songs from a rotating lineup of guest musicians. This session features acclaimed songwriter Kim Richey and The Accidentals, known for their artistry and mesmerizing harmonies. Peace Center |
| Nov. 21 | Greenville Swamp Rabbits vs. Greensboro Gargoyles | Bon Secours Wellness Arena | Come cheer on the Greenville Swamp Rabbits as they take on the Greensboro Gargoyles in professional hockey action. |
| Nov. 22 | Greenville Swamp Rabbits vs. Greensboro Gargoyles | Bon Secours Wellness Arena | Come cheer on the Greenville Swamp Rabbits as they take on the Greensboro Gargoyles in professional hockey action. |
| Nov. 21–22 | Beethoven’s Violin Concerto | Peace Concert Hall | The Greenville Symphony presents a program featuring Carlos Simon’s Fate Now Conquers, Beethoven’s majestic Violin Concerto performed by Brazilian violinist Nathan Amaral, and Schumann’s Symphony No. 3 (“Rhenish”). Amaral, winner of the 2024 Sphinx Competition and the Grand Prize of the Concert Artist Guild and Young Concert Artist Trust competitions, brings his acclaimed artistry to Beethoven’s masterpiece. Peace Center |
| NOVEMBER 23–30 | WEEK FOUR | ||
| Nov. 23 | Grateful GVL | Main Street Bridge | This free public Thanksgiving meal brings neighbors, families, coworkers, and strangers together around one long table on Main Street for a celebration of community, connection, gratitude, and belonging. All food is generously donated and safely prepared by local restaurant partners, with surplus funding supporting the community year-round. |
| Nov. 24 | MOMIX: Botanica | Peace Concert Hall | MOMIX Botanica is a lush, surreal journey through nature’s ever-changing imagery, following the rhythms of the seasons and the passing of a day. The larger-than-life spectacle combines world-class athleticism with an eclectic score ranging from birdsong to the elegance of Vivaldi. Peace Center |
| Nov. 25–29 | Disney on Ice presents Spotlight Magic | Bon Secours Wellness Arena | Lights, camera, magic! Mickey and his friends welcome audiences to a star-studded gala experience filled with Disney magic at Bon Secours Wellness Arena. Bon Secours Wellness Arena |
| Nov. 27–29 | Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer | South Carolina Children’s Theatre | The holiday classic returns to the stage in a musical adaptation of the beloved television special. Enjoy favorite characters and holiday songs as Rudolph saves Christmas and makes his place in history. |
| Beginning Nov. 28 | The Greenville Christmas Market | Grand Bohemian Lodge | Create a new holiday tradition at this European-inspired Christmas market. Wander through the beautifully decorated Grand Bohemian Lodge while enjoying live music, local vendors, holiday-themed food and beverages, and photos with Santa. Greenville Christmas Market |
| Nov. 27–29 | The Village Holiday Market | Mill Village Ministries | Shop from more than 30 small-business vendors while enjoying s’mores stations, live musical entertainment, and children’s crafts. |
| Nov. 28 | The Holiday Flea | Swamp Rabbit Café | Browse a festive holiday market featuring hand-selected artisans and artists from the area. Swamp Rabbit Café |



