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Whether you’re visiting for the first time or have spent years in the Greenville area, The Local 5 Newsletter is your one stop destination to find out what you don’t want to miss this weekend in the Upstate.

Every Thursday, we will highlight our ‘top 5 musts’ that will include everything from restaurants, activities, parks, concerts and festivals that are all right here in beautiful Greenville, SC.

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Tinker bell has gone missing! It’s up to Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Goofy, and fellow Disney special guests to find out where she is. Come experience a world like no other, filled with whimsical ice skating, high flying acrobatics, and daring stunts. Guests 13 and under are invited to dress as their favorite Disney character! Tickets start at $20. Be sure to purchase tickets ahead of time to reserve your spot today.

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What is a better way to kick off the Christmas season than with a tree lighting in scenic Traveler’s Rest? There isn’t one! Enjoy activities for the whole family: a scavenger hunt, ornament craft station, snowball fight, and train ride. Participants are invited to take pictures with Santa Claus and read with Mrs. Claus. Come ready to “deck the halls!”

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Relax this Thanksgiving weekend with a trip to three distinguished breweries in Greenville, presented by The Brewing Experience. Experience a tour and beer tasting at each stop, with commentary given by a local beer connoisseur. Use promo code “blackfriday” at online checkout to receive $10 off your visit!

Four

Greenville has a new holiday tradition: visiting the Greenville Christmas Market at the Grand Bohemian Lodge. Shop from local vendors while listening to live music around the clock. Young visitors are invited to stop by the Kid’s Korner and Santa’s Workshop. The lodge’s stunning European architecture and nature overlooks make it the perfect destination to create new holiday memories in the heart of downtown Greenville.

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“A spectacle of magic and music, Disney and Cameron Mackintosh’s MARY POPPINS will take audiences of all ages on a delightful adventure celebrating imagination and family.” Experience the magic of beloved Mary Poppins live at the South Carolina Theatre Company this holiday season. It’s true what they say, “when you’re with a sweep, you’re in glad company!” Single tickets start at $25.