PAST 2022 EVENTS & ACTIVITIES
Although ChristmasVille 2022 has come and gone, it's always fun to take a look back at all the events and activities that took place so we can look forward to what 2023 has in store!
Thursday, December 1st
10am
Merry Mornings: Magical Holiday Fun at the Main Street Children's Museum!
Main Street Children's Museum (133 E Main St.)
Activity Coordinated by Main Street Children's Museum
Head over to the Main Street Children's Museum for the first four Thursday mornings in December for whimsical winter fun! Each week we'll celebrate a new festive theme that will be sure to put you in the holiday spirit.
Regular Library Hours
Gingerbread Scavenger Hunt
York County Library (138 E Black St.)
Activity Coordinated by York County Library
Gingerbread people are loose in the library! See if you can find them all by picking up the clue sheet in the Children's Department from December 1-22. The final clue will lead you to a prize (while supplies last)! Be sure to check out the new Whimsical World of Vernon Grant mural on the exterior wall along Black Street.
10am - 5pm
Ornament Decorating for Adults & Children
Rock Hill Pottery Center (201 E. Main St.)
Activity Coordinated by Rock Hill Pottery Center
Pick out one the Rock Hill Pottery Center's hand-crafted ornament shapes, paint it any way you'd like, and hang it on your Christmas tree at home! $10 per ornament - purchased onsite. Please enjoy the gallery and shop area on your way out.
10am - 5pm
Secret Shop
Hickory Post (202 E. Main St.)
Activity Coordinated by Hickory Post
Secret Shop is a unique shopping experience where children are able to shop for their family members with assistance from our Secret Shop Elves. Everything in the shop is $10 or less. The Elves will assist in shopping and wrapping presents for kids of all ages.
6pm - 6:30pm
Opening Ceremony
Fountain Park (300 E Main St.)
Event Sponsored by Founders Federal Credit Union
Santa Claus is coming to town...Old Town! The Winthrop RockHettes officially kick off the festival with their precision dance routines. Dancing, singing, bell ringing, lighting, and perhaps a bit of snowing are the perfect ways to welcome Santa and learn more about all the fun in the days to come. Mother Goose will lead families over to First Presbyterian for Cookies & Cocoa with Santa, and the merriment continues with music and singing at Deck the Hall in the City Hall Amphitheater.
6:30pm - 8:30pm
Cookies & Cocoa with Santa
First Presbyterian Church (234 E Main St.)
Event Sponsored by Michele Boyne Pediatric Dentistry
After the Opening Ceremony, head next door for one of the few opportunities where you're guaranteed to not just see Santa, but capture that highly coveted photo and time with the big man in red! What can be better than that? The 3 Cs: cookies, cocoa, and coloring! Please enter via the lower level gym door on the opposite side of the building from Fountain Park.
7pm - 8pm
Deck the Hall
City Hall Amphitheatre (144 E Black St.)
Activity Coordinated by the City of Rock Hill
Deck the Hall is a tradition that started as a way to "sing in" the holiday season more that 25 years ago. Come sing Christmas Carols with children from Old Pointe Elementary and enjoy other performance by Rock Hill youth.
8pm - 2am
Karaoke with DJ Bernie
Player 1Up (140 E. Main St.)
Activity Coordinated by Player 1Up
Player 1UP is Rock Hill's only arcade bar, offering games for all ages including skee-ball, pinball, air hockey, classic cabinets, and more! We're family friendly every day until 8pm. Karaoke with DJ Bernie is always a hit, open late until 2am with your favorite craft beer and cocktails, with the kitchen open until 1am. Karaoke is an awesome mix of people singing and dancing the night away!
Friday, December 2nd
8am - 10am & 11am - 1:30pm
Old Town Kitchen & Cocktails Senior Day Buffet
Lowenstein Building | (300 Technology Center Way, Suite 203)
Activity Coordinated by Old Town Kitchen & Cocktails
Created with the active adult community in mind, but available for anyone who loves a delicious meal at a reasonable price, Old Town Kitchen & Cocktails will be offering your favorite and most popular items curated by Chef Drew Carter and team.
9am, 10am, 11am & 1pm
Historic Trolley Tours SOLD OUT!
Lowenstein Building | Warehouses on White Lot (130 W. White St.)
Event Sponsored by Historic Rock Hill, Tuttle Company & Williams & Fudge
Embark on a 45 minute trolley ride for an interactive tour where you're learn about the past, present, and future of Old Town Rock Hill and the University Center. The trolley will depart from the parking lot by the Warehouses on White (130 W. White St.) and you'll be joined by Chip Hutchison, Skip Tuttle, and/or Gary Williams. $5 reserves your spot and provides you with a voucher for a brew of your choice during Senior Day Happy Hour. Enjoy a beverage (or two) from the Warehouses on White - Knowledge Perk and Dust Off Brewing Co.
9am
Santa's 6 Lessons in Entrepreneurship
The Gravity Center (153 S Oakland Ave.)
Activity Coordinated by The Gravity Center
The world's most successful entrepreneur isn't in Silicon Valley or Wall Street-- he's in the North Pole making millions of customers happy each year. Learn six important lessons of success in entrepreneurship, from Santa, in this interactive, fun business education workshop.
9am - 2pm
Comporium Museum Tours
Comporium Museum (117 Elk Ave.)
Activity Coordinated by Comporium
Walk through the history of Rock Hill and learn how the telephone played a vital role in the development of our city--plus get a sweet holiday treat!
9am - 2pm
Gingerbread House Contest Display
Center for the Arts (121 E. Main St.)
Stroll through the gallery to see and vote on the pieces of gingerbread art/houses created by professional bakers, amateurs, culinary students and youth. Free smells too! Winners will be announced during the Closing Ceremony on Sunday, December 4th, beginning at 5pm.
Want to see your work of art on display, and maybe even win some cash? Here's how!
9am - 2pm
Cardboard Ornament Contest Display & Ornament Making Station
Center for the Arts (121 E. Main St.)
Event Sponsored by New Indy Containerboard
One-of-a-kind CARDBOARD ornaments are on display, and we need your vote to determine the winners in the various age categories, as well as the People's Choice - all of which will be announced during the Closing Ceremony. Stop by to view and vote through 3pm Sunday, 12/4.
We'll also have a cardboard ornament making station set up within the Lowenstein Building during Senior Day while supplies last.
10am - 12pm
Senior Day Expo
Lowenstein Building (Park & Ride from 130 W. White St.)
Event Sponsored by Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Rock Hill
This expo is designed with the active adult community in mind, as well as those who are caregivers for our older generation. Various tables/booths will have representation from area organizations and businesses, while being both educational and interactive with a "Seniors Helping Seniors" component. The expo is adjacent to additional activities taking place, including workshop and craft stations, historic exhibits, handbells, cornhole, and more!
Parking and access are easy! Just park in the Warehouses on White lot behind the Cotton Factory, hop on the trolley or Encompass Health golf carts, a get dropped off at the door!
Various Hours (mirrors that of the venues listed)
Vernon Grant Gallery Walk
Center for the Arts (121 E. Main) | Toms S. Gettys Center (201 E. Main) | City Hall Rotunda (144 E. Black)
Activity Coordinated by Arts Council of York County
Enjoy a walking gallery including over 100 original works by Vernon Grant, best known for his creation of Kellogg’s Rice Krispies Snap!® Crackle!® Pop!® however, Vernon Grant insisted that his favorite subject was Santa Claus! Don't miss the brand new (and HUGE) mural on the exterior wall of the York County Library that highlights the Whimsical World of Vernon Grant Mural designer, Jill Pratzon's work will be on display within the Center for the Arts' Dalton Gallery.
Regular Library Hours
Gingerbread Scavenger Hunt
York County Library (138 E Black St.)
Activity Coordinated by York County Library
Gingerbread people are loose in the library! See if you can find them all by picking up the clue sheet in the Children's Department from December 1-22. The final clue will lead you to a prize (while supplies last)! Be sure to check out the new Whimsical World of Vernon Grant mural on the exterior wall along Black Street.
10am
Jingle Bell Parade & Singing with Seniors
Lowenstein Building (Park & Ride from 130 W. White St.)
Tag along with Santa as he leads our friends attending Senior Day through the halls of Lowenstein to the beautiful sound of bells ringing and merriment. Bells will be provided, but feel free to bring your own! The "parade route" ends just in time for the handbell choir performance.
10am - 12pm
Holiday Greeting Cards in Watercolor *WORKSHOP*
Center for the Arts Studio (121 E. Main St.) - Hosted by Marcia Kort Buike
Join the fun as we paint holiday cards in watercolor. This is a festive experience with homemade soup, Christmas carols, and sugary snacks! No experience necessary. The workshop is adult only.
10am - 11:30am
Candle Making *WORKSHOP*
Cambria Hotel Rock Hill - 354 Technology Center Way | Hosted by Tanisha Burke
Come out, set your intentions and allow the candles you create to help support you in achieving the new things you are manifesting in your life! Includes candle making supplies, rose quartz and amethyst stones crystals, water and snack bar.
10am - 12pm
Reading & Rhymes with Mother Goose
York County Library (138 E. Black St.)
Immerse yourself in your favorite childhood stories and rhymes read by Mother Goose. Readings takes place indoors, and then Mother Goose will lead everyone outside where you can try to spot her on the new Vernon Grant mural that pays tribute to his life and illustrations, including Santa and gnomes! Hear from the mural artist herself as Jill Pratzon tells you more about how a little imagination can turn into a HUGE creation that thousands upon thousands will see and enjoy.
10am - 12pm
Kids Day Painting *WORKSHOP*
Creative Expressions - 224 E. Black St. | Hosted by Stephanie Harris
10am - 2pm
Airing of the Quilts
Episcopal Church of our Saviour (144 Caldwell St.)
Activity Coordinated by SewEndipitous
Observe the craftsmanship of numerous, handmade quilt creations as they're beautifully draped over the pews of the oldest church building in the city.
Times Vary
Dickens Carolers
Strolling
"One seems to hear - words of good cheer - from everywhere - filling the air", and that's just what you'll experience as the Dickens Carolers roam throughout the festival, setting the tone (literally) through song!
10am - 5pm
Ornament Decorating for Adults & Children
Rock Hill Pottery Center (201 E. Main St.)
Activity Coordinated by Rock Hill Pottery Center
Pick out one the Rock Hill Pottery Center's hand-crafted ornament shapes, paint it any way you'd like, and hang it on your Christmas tree at home! $10 per ornament - purchased onsite. Please enjoy the gallery and shop area on your way out.
10am - 5pm
Secret Shop
Hickory Post (202 E. Main St.)
Activity Coordinated by Hickory Post
Secret Shop is a unique shopping experience where children are able to shop for their family members with assistance from our Secret Shop Elves. Everything in the shop is $10 or less. The Elves will assist in shopping and wrapping presents for kids of all ages.
10:30am
Handbell Choir Performance
Lowenstein Building - Park and Ride (130 W. White St.)
"Hark, how the bells - sweet silver bells - all seem to say - throw cares away". Sounds nice, doesn't it? Throw those cares away as the sounds of the bell ringers take you back to a simpler time. Performance by Musicality Ringers from Rock Hill | Nancy Smith, director. Get there early to catch Santa ringing and singing!
10am - 1pm
Brunch & Banter with Jim Shore *TICKETED*
The Gathering Space (135 E. Main St.)
Event Sponsored by Rock Hill Coca-Cola Bottling Company
Enjoy the company of award-winning artist, Jim Shore, during an expected sell-out brunch. $35 per person includes brunch prepared by Chef Rob of Kre8 Catering & Events and the neighboring restaurant, Kounter, as well as a welcome ChristmasVille cocktail or mocktail, and up to two signatures on Jim Shore pieces brought from your personal collection or purchased onsite.
11am
Jingle Bell Parade
Main Street by Haven Miller State Farm Office
Tag along with Santa as he leads children along Main Street to the beautiful sound of bells ringing and children's laughter. Bells will be provided outside of Haven Miller State Farm, but feel free to bring your own!
11am - 12pm & 2pm - 3pm
Bingo in the Mill Room
Cambria Hotel Rock Hill (354 Technology Center Way)
Activity Coordinated by Cambria Rock Hill - University Center
B-I-N-G-O!!! Check out Rock Hill's only hotel located in Old Town, and try your luck at winning gift cards to food and beverage prepared by their onsite chef! The hotel is easily accessible from the activities taking place within the Lowenstein Building during Senior Day.
11am - 1pm
Senior Day Cornhole
American Cornhole League (300 Technology Center Way, Suite 205)
Activity Coordinated by American Cornhole League
Did you know that The American Cornhole League is headquartered in Rock Hill? They promote and develop cornhole as a sport for any age and any skill level, so it's the perfect activity for Senior Day! Stop in to check out their courts and throw some bags in their state of the art facility.
11am-2pm
Bethel UMC Soup Kitchen
Bethel United Methodist Church Soup Kitchen (1232 Curtis St.)
Activity Coordinated by Bethel United Methodist Church
Come support the Bethel Soup Kitchen and enjoy the fellowship of a community lunch during ChristmasVille. Friday's lunch will include a choice of Chicken and Rice or Vegetable Beef soup (16 oz cup) with a cornbread muffin, and a beverage. Enjoy desserts and sandwiches for an additional $1.50 each. You may eat in or take out.
11am-3pm
Player 1UP Cruise-In at ChristmasVille
Player 1UP Parking Lot off Black Street (140 E Main St.)
Activity Coordinated by Player 1UP
Carolina Regional Mustang Club and Southeastern Stangs will conduct a car show in the parking lot off Black Street prior to the parade. Player 1UP will be opening at 11am for Senior Day - Food, Drinks and Games!
11am - 4pm
Gift Market & Farmers Market
Parking Area Adjacent to Dave Lyle Blvd. Between White St. and Main St., (101 E. Main St.)
Gift Market Sponsored by Gala Affairs & Knoble Ingle CPAs
Browse unique handmade gift items including jewelry, lotions, soaps, wreaths, crocheted gift items, solid wood turned boards, and SOOO much more at the open air Vendor Market. The market will provide the opportunity to enjoy irresistible food items (packaged to be enjoyed onsite or at home), and you'll find fresh produce, local meats, and so much more. See you at the market!
12pm-2pm
Book Signing with Shari Franklin
Overhead Station (212 E Main St.)
Activity Coordinated by Overhead Station
Author and mother of 5, Shari Franklin has written a book for all mothers to live by as they navigate the challenges of life with children from diapers to college dorms. Every mother needs to hear the messages in, "What I need You to Know".
1pm - 3pm
Holiday Storybook Santas in Watercolor *WORKSHOP*
Center for the Arts Studio 1 (121 E. Main St.) - Hosted by Marcia Kort Buike
Join the fun as we paint a watercolor Storybook Santa This is a festive experience with homemade soup, Christmas carols, and sugary snacks!
4pm
Holiday Happy Hour Candle Workshop *WORKSHOP*
Cambria Hotel Rock Hill (354 Technology Center Way | Hosted by Tanisha Burke
Come out ready to have a fun and energetic time making a drink inspired candle like an EGGNOG MARTINI! Also get ready to dance down our Soul Flame line to put good energy into your drink inspired candle! Includes candle making supplies, water, and snack bar.
4pm-6pm
Phone Calls to the North Pole
Comporium Museum (117 Elk Avenue)
Activity Coordinated by Comporium
Join the Comporium Pioneers for a tour of the Museum, Photo Op with Mrs. Claus, and the opportunity to make a phone call directly to the North Pole! Candy Canes for all upon exit. Fun for kids of all ages!
4pm-8:30pm
Food Vendors
Food Trucks and Vendors Throughout Entire Festival
Be sure to come hungry and grab a bite at some of your favorite food trucks and pop-ups.
5pm - 8pm
Amusement Rides
Lot by Fountain Park (300 E. Main St.)
Ferris Wheel Sponsored by Comporium | Carousel Sponsored by Cambria Hotel Rock Hill
Many things in life aren't FREE, but the amusement rides at ChristmasVille are - thanks to generous, community-minded sponsors!
Enjoy the mechanical rides until your heart is content (or you get too dizzy)!
5pm - 8pm
Inflatables & Rock Wall
Main Street (near Dave Lyle Blvd. - 108 E. Main)
Sponsored by G. Campbell Construction
Bounce on down towards Dave Lyle Blvd. to enjoy numerous inflatables, as well as a rock wall for those who are a bit more adventurous. Leave your wallet in your pocket or bag...thanks to generous, community-minded sponsors, these are free too!
6pm
Winthrop University 87th Annual Tree Lighting
Winthrop University, Tillman Front Lawn (1894 Alumni Dr.)
Activity Coordinated by Winthrop University
The Winthrop Alumni Association and Student Alumni Council will host the 87th annual tree lighting on the Tillman front lawn on Friday, Dec. 2 at 6 pm. This event brings a sense of holiday cheer to the campus’s community as students, alumni, faculty/staff and community members enjoy this annual tradition. All are invited to enjoy some holiday performances!
6:30pm
Rock Hill Christmas Parade
Oakland Ave, White St. to Main St.
Activity Coordinated by The City of Rock Hill
Join us again this year for our annual "Light Up the Night" parade. Over 80 parade entries will be lighting up the streets of Rock Hill for you and your family's enjoyment. *Parade has reached maximum capacity for entries - no new entries are being accepted.
7pm - 10pm
Paint and Sip Holiday Wine Classes *WORKSHOP*
Creative Expressions (244 E. Black St.) | Hosted by Stephanie Harris
All supplies included! Wine is complimentary with paid registration.
Friday (9am - 2pm) is designated as Senior Day, for our active adult community. Sponsored by Encompass Health.
Saturday, December 3rd
7am Girls on the Run Festival | 8am Race
The Reindeer Romp 5k
Fountain Park (300 E Main St.)
Activity Coordinated by Girls on the Run
Each season comes to an end with a celebratory 5K. This closing event gives program participants of all abilities a tangible sense of accomplishment. Crossing the finish line instills confidence through completion and is a joyful moment program participants always remember! Every child in our program receives a commemorative medal to celebrate this incredible achievement.
Registration required - click here.
8:30am - 10am
Very Important Gnome (VIG) Club *SOLD OUT*
The Gathering Space (135 E Main St.)
Event Sponsored by The Tuttle Company
Not only does this exclusive kid/gnome club provide access to Santa, it also includes a playful and tasty breakfast, hot coca bar, story time, photos, and fun, VIG Club Members will receive a swag bag that includes a limited-edition shirt, ChristmasVille coloring book, take and make craft from Nailed It DIY, a VIG access pass to Movies in the Park with designated seating, character interaction, and a popcorn treat while watching Elf, and well as a few surprises! Club membership is best for those ages 2 -10.
Regular Library Hours
Gingerbread Scavenger Hunt
York County Library (138 E Black St.)
Activity Coordinated by York County Library
Gingerbread people are loose in the library! See if you can find them all by picking up the clue sheet in the Children's Department from December 1-22. The final clue will lead you to a prize (while supplies last)! Be sure to check out the new Whimsical World of Vernon Grant mural on the exterior wall along Black Street.
10am - 11:30am & 4pm - 5pm
Candle Making *WORKSHOP*
The Cambria Hotel - Tanisha Burke
10am, 12pm & 2pm
Handbell Choir Performances
Corner of Main St. and Oakland Ave.
"Hark, how the bells - sweet silver bells - all seem to say - throw cares away". Sounds nice, doesn't it? Throw those cares away as the sounds of the bell ringers take you back to a simpler time. Performances will take place on the corner of Oakland Ave., in front of the building.
10am performance by St. Phillip Neri Handbell Ensemble from St. Phillip Neri Catholic Church | Linda Liberty, director.
12pm performance by Oakland Ringers from Oakland Baptist Church | Suzanne Ringer, director.
2pm performance by Revelation Ringers of Oakland Avenue Presbyterian Church | Ed West, director.
10am - 12pm
Piedmont Medical Center’s Cheer Creations
Community Table (121 E. Main St.)
Activity Sponsored by Piedmont Medical Center
Join Piedmont Medical Center in making spirits bright, one card at a time! A card creation station will be positioned at the community table outside of Santa’s Workshop for kids and adults to create holiday cards that will be delivered to PMC patients this holiday season.
10am - 12pm
Kids Day Painting *WORKSHOP*
Creative Expressions - Stephanie Harris
10am - 2pm
Cultural Celebrations of the Season
York County Library and City Hall Amphitheatre
Event Sponsored by Family Trust Federal Credit Union
This holiday season is celebrated in a variety of ways across the globe, as well as right here in our very own community. Learn how various cultures and groups celebrate the season through a multitude of traditions and specific holidays. Learn through books, through people and their story-telling, dances, songs, and more! Children will be given a passport to be stamped during their visit to each country and will also receive a treat or trinket from various countries.
10am, 2pm & 4:30pm
Jingle Bell Parades
Along Main Street (140 E. Main St.)
Tag along with Santa as he leads children along Main Street to the beautiful sound of bells ringing and children's laughter. Bells will be provided outside of Haven Miller State Farm, but feel free to bring your own!
10am - 2pm
Airing of the Quilts
Episcopal Church of our Saviour (144 Caldwell St.)
Activity Coordinated by SewEndipitous
Observe the craftsmanship of numerous, handmade quilt creations as they're beautifully draped over the pews of the oldest church building in the city.
10am-2pm
Phone Calls to the North Pole
Comporium Museum (117 Elk Avenue)
Activity Coordinated by Comporium
Join the Comporium Pioneers for a tour of the Museum, Photo Op with Mrs. Claus, and the opportunity to make a phone call directly to the North Pole! Candy Canes for all upon exit. Fun for kids of all ages!
10am - 5pm
Santa’s Workshop
Center for the Arts (lower and back deck) (121 E Main St.)
Event Sponsored by Piedmont Medical Center & Carolina Recruitment
Creation Central with various stations for kids to make and take seasonal crafts and even a special reindeer mix for Christmas Eve!
Travel to Santa’s Workshop at the North Pole where children can create some fun and useful things to properly prepare for Santa’s arrival on Christmas Eve, including the ever-popular reindeer mix for helping the reindeer find your house and fuel up on their busiest night of the year!
There might just be a few tiny reindeer (puppets) to entertain the little ones. Don't miss all the gingerbread houses on display!
10am - 5pm
Santa's Office
Cotton Alley (across from the Center for the Arts)
Event Sponsored by Rock Hill Coca-Cola Bottling Company
Catch Santa at work, or sneak in while he's out, and explore his office to see what he's been working on. Either way, it's the perfect photo opportunity. You can even leave Santa a note with your Christmas wish list!
10am - 5pm
Gnome Dorm
The Exchange (117 E. White St.)
Event Sponsored by The Exchange
Imaginations come to life as children get a glimpse into the life of a gnome. First, you'll board the trolley from Santa's Workshop to the Gnome Dorm. Upon arriving to the dorm, make sure to check the mail (Santa receives A LOT of mail), and head to the kitchen for a snack before getting into gnome-like clothing for dress-up (or dress-down if you're ready for bed). Mother Goose may even be there to read you a bedtime story between 10am - 11am & 2pm - 3pm! Our friends at Carolinas Dream Team will make you feel right at home while at The Exchange, and the trolley will be making its rounds to take you back to Santa's Workshop if you'd like!
10am - 5pm
Ornament Decorating for Adults & Children
Rock Hill Pottery Center (201 E. Main St.)
Activity Coordinated by Rock Hill Pottery Center
Pick out one the Rock Hill Pottery Center's hand-crafted ornament shapes, paint it any way you'd like, and hang it on your Christmas tree at home! $10 per ornament - purchased onsite. Please enjoy the gallery and shop area on your way out.
10am - 5pm
Gift Market & Farmers Market
Parking Area Adjacent to Dave Lyle Blvd. Between White St. and Main St., (101 E. Main St.)
Gift Market Sponsored by Gala Affairs & Knoble Ingle CPAs
Browse unique handmade gift items including jewelry, lotions, soaps, wreaths, crocheted gift items, solid wood turned boards, and SOOO much more at the open air Vendor Market. The market will provide the opportunity to enjoy irresistible food items (packaged to be enjoyed onsite or at home), and you'll find fresh produce, local meats, and so much more. See you at the market!
10am - 5pm
Make an Ornament with Rock Hill Clean & Green
Outside of the Center for the Arts, (101 E. Main St.)
Activity Coordinated by Rock Hill Clean & Green, A Keep America Beautiful Affiliate
Kids of all ages are invited to make a holiday ornament out of household objects that may have found their way to the trash. Find out how you can reduce, reuse, and recycle this holiday season.
10am - 5pm
Secret Shop
Hickory Post (202 E. Main St.)
Activity Coordinated by Hickory Post
Secret Shop is a unique shopping experience where children are able to shop for their family members with assistance from our Secret Shop Elves. Everything in the shop is $10 or less. The Elves will assist in shopping and wrapping presents for kids of all ages.
10am - 6pm
Nailed It Ornament Making
Nailed It! DIY (139 E. Main St.)
Activity Coordinated by Nailed It! DIY
While supplies last! $5 per ornament.
10am - 6pm
Amusement Rides
Lot by Fountain Park
Ferris Wheel Sponsored by Comporium | Carousel Sponsored by Cambria Hotel Rock Hill
Many things in life aren't FREE, but the amusement rides at ChristmasVille are - thanks to generous, community-minded sponsors!
Enjoy the mechanical rides until your heart is content (or you get too dizzy)!
10am - 6pm
Inflatables & Rock Wall
Main Street near Dave Lyle (113 E. Main St.)
Sponsored by G. Campbell Construction
Bounce on down towards Dave Lyle Blvd. to enjoy numerous inflatables, as well as a rock wall for those who are a bit more adventurous. Leave your wallet in your pocket or bag...thanks to generous, community-minded sponsors, these are free too!
10am - 6pm
Trackless Train
Oakland Ave. near Main St.
Sponsored by Smooth Move
There's just something about trains that kids can't get enough of. Thanks to our friends with Smooth Move, we're climbing aboard and enjoying a ride along the streets of Old Town. It's kid-sized, but adults are able to accompany children when needed.
10am - 6pm
Gingerbread House Contest Display
Center for the Arts (121 E Main St.)
Stroll through the gallery to see and vote on the pieces of gingerbread art/houses created by professional bakers, amateurs, culinary students and youth. Free smells too! Winners will be announced during the Closing Ceremonies Sunday, December 4th, beginning at 5pm.
10am - 7pm
Holiday Rum Tasting and Food Pairing
Sleeping Giant Distillery (122 Southern St.)
Activity Coordinated by Sleeping Giant Distillery
Our friends at Sleeping Giant Distillery will be making spirits bright with their first ever ChristmasVille Spiced Rum! Be jolly and stop in to enjoy small-batch craft rum samples along with festive food pairings. Bring home the season with a bottle of the commemorative ChristmasVille Spiced Rum! $10 per tasting and no reservations required.
Various Hours (mirrors that of the venues listed)
Vernon Grant Gallery Walk
Center for the Arts (121 E. Main) | Toms S. Gettys Center (201 E. Main) | City Hall Rotunda (144 E. Black)
Activity Coordinated by Arts Council of York County
Enjoy a walking gallery including over 100 original works by Vernon Grant, best known for his creation of Kellogg’s Rice Krispies Snap!® Crackle!® Pop!® however, Vernon Grant insisted that his favorite subject was Santa Claus! Don't miss the brand new (and HUGE) mural on the exterior wall of the York County Library that highlights the Whimsical World of Vernon Grant Mural designer, Jill Pratzon's work will be on display within the Center for the Arts' Dalton Gallery.
10am - 6pm
Cardboard Ornament Making Station & Contest Display
Center for the Arts (121 E. Main St.)
Event Sponsored by New Indy Containerboard
One-of-a-kind CARDBOARD ornaments are on display, and we need your vote to determine the winners in the various age categories, as well as the People's Choice - all of which will be announced during the Closing Ceremony. Stop by to view and vote through 3pm Sunday, 12/4.
We'll also have an ornament making station set up at the community table outside on Main Street.
10am-7pm
Food Vendors
Food Trucks and Vendors Throughout Entire Festival
Be sure to come hungry and grab a bite at some of your favorite food trucks and pop-ups.
11am - 12pm
Saturday Silly Santa Ornament *WORKSHOP*
The Gathering Space - Roseanne Koellner
11am-12:30pm
Story with Santa in the Garden
Glencairn Garden Bigger House (725 Crest St.)
Activity Coordinated by City of Rock Hill
Come enjoy "A Story with Santa in the Garden" at Glencairn Garden. To get everyone in the spirit of the season, Santa will read "Rudolf the Red Nosed Reindeer". After the story, children are invited to tell Santa what they want for Christmas. Parents are welcome and encouraged to take photographs. Before Santa arrives, children and adults can enjoy hot chocolate and cookies as well as children's activities provided by City of Rock Hill Parks, Recreation & Tourism. FREE EVENT (Rain or Shine)
11am & 2pm
Ice Sculpting Demonstrations
Main St. (exact location to be announced)
Event Sponsored by G. Campbell Construction
Ice, ice, baby. Award-winning ice carvers will dazzle you as they make art out of HUGE blocks of ice! Two times will be announced in the coming days.
11am - 5pm
Stage Entertainment
Fountain Park & Corner of Main & Dave Lyle
Sponsored by McKinney, Tucker, & Lemel LLC
What's better than one stage of entertainers? TWO!
Grab a seat and enjoy the talent of various performers including dancers, musicians, vocalists, actors, and martial artists. Full schedule to include specific groups to come. Stay tuned!
12pm - 2pm
Cookie Decorating *WORKSHOP*
The Gathering Space - Robin Reno
12pm - 2pm
Quilled Snowflake Ornament *WORKSHOP*
The Gathering Space - Debra Baumgart
12pm and 1:30pm
How The Grinch Stole Christmas
South State Bank
Event Sponsored by South State Bank
Who better to tell the story of "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" than the Grinch himself? We're not sure if he'll be in a naughty or nice mood, so plan to be entertained during this story time. Readings will take place outside, in front of the bank, but be sure to head inside afterwards for a quick photo and sweet treat.
12pm - 5pm
ChristmasVille Cruise-In
Caldwell St.
Calling all car enthusiasts! Head to Caldwell Street to check out all the cruisers - Saturday only.
12pm - 9pm
Horse Drawn Carriage Rides *TICKETED*
Off Charlotte Ave. Near Main St.
Sponsored by Consolidated Pipe and Supply Company & York County Natural Gas Authority
Clip clop down and around our beautifully decorated ChristmasVille Corridor. Each of the 3 carriages seat up to 6 people. Reserve your seats today for a unique way to enjoy the sights and sounds of ChristmasVille!
1pm - 2pm
Adventure Kit *WORKSHOP*
Hill Rock Shop - Michael and Miranda Williams
2pm - 3pm
Saturday Nativity Workshop *WORKSHOP* Workshop Closed
The Gathering Space - Roseanne Koellner
3pm - 4pm
Reading at the Red Caboose
214 S. Oakland Ave. (near the corner of White St.)
Event Sponsored by Rock Hill Coca-Cola Bottling Company
You may be wondering what happened to the sweet, red caboose that was a landmark along Dave Lyle for years. Not to worry, our friends at The Exchange moved it to an even better spot and one that provides the perfect scene for a little train-inspired reading. Freddy, the Rock Hill Coca-Cola Polar Bear will be there for the reading and photos, and might just have a few friends join in for the fun!
3pm - 5pm
Rock Hill Symphony Orchestra
Main Street (in from of Freedom Temple)
Activity Coordinated by Rock Hill Symphony Orchestra
Enjoy the sounds of the season as your stroll by, or stop and listen for a while as members of the Rock Hill Symphony Orchestra perform.
3pm-8pm
Mulling on Main
Overhead Station (212 E Main St)
Activity Coordinated by Overhead Station
Come enjoy samples of our spiced mulling wine and other holiday beverages while you browse through our store looking for those perfect gifts. ChristmasVille merchandise available! Free gift wrapping for instore purchases.
Times Vary
Dickens Carolers
Strolling
"One seems to hear - words of good cheer - from everywhere - filling the air", and that's just what you'll experience as the Dickens Carolers roam throughout the festival, setting the tone (literally) through song!
4pm - 6pm
Bourbon & Scotch Tasting
Courtroom at Getty's Art Center
Activity Coordinated by O'Darby's Fine Wine & Spirits
Fine spirits and a shot of education make learning both fun and memorable. Whether you are an enthusiast, newcomer, mixologist, or just looking for some fun, come taste a few! Free to attend, but must be 21 years of age to participate - IDs will be checked at the door.
5pm - 8pm
Journey to Bethlehem
St. John's United Methodist Church (321 S Oakland Ave.)
Activity Coordinated by St. John's United Methodist Church
Journey to Bethlehem is a live, walk through reenactment of what it would have been like to walk through biblical Bethlehem and ends at the manger where Jesus is born. It includes over 100 actors that bring the reenactment to life.
5:30pm and 8pm
Movies at Fountain Park
Fountain Park Stage
Event Sponsored by Morton & Gettys
What's better than a family-friendly movie night under the stars? One that's FREE and surrounded by twinkling Christmas lights! Elf will be shown during both times. Bring a blanket and comfy chair, and we'll have food vendors nearby to satisfy those snack cravings!
6pm - 10pm
Hopps & Stops SOLD OUT
Old Town Brewery Locations (beginning at 130 W. White St.)
Event Sponsored by Tarheel Contractors Supply
Hop on and off (and on and off) the trolley and enjoy entertainment and cold brews with your favorite people at each of the 4 breweries in Old Town. The best part? You don’t have to worry about how you’re getting to each of them! Your ticket will also include a ChristmasVille pint glass sponsored by the YoCo Brew Trail. You’ll also have the opportunity to win some pretty cool merch and prizes from the breweries by entering the onsite raffle.
6pm - 10pm
Fezziwig Ball *TICKETED*
The White Home
Event Sponsored by Allen Tate Realtors, Schiller and Hamilton Law Firm, & Atlas Copco
Event Proceeds Benefiting: Rock Hill Schools Education Foundation and Historic Rock Hill
Join us at the beautifully decorated White Home in Old Town for an elegant evening of festive fun as we celebrate the season with Chef Rob's Kre8 Catering and dance the night away to the musical stylings of the Chunky Daddy Band! Black Tie Optional.
With proof of ticket purchase, take advantage of these ChristmasVille offers when shopping for your Fezziwig Ball Attire:
$25 off Full Tuxedo Rental at Gregory's Formal Wear | 15% off purchase at McFadden's Mens Shop
6:30pm and 8pm
Youth Poet Laureate Paint and Sip
York County Library (138 E. Black St.)
Activity Coordinated by York County Library
Enjoy an evening of poetry with Rock Hill's Youth Poet Laureate, Abigail McCluney, and other Poetry Ambassadors. Participants will be able to paint their own unique creation. There will also be a hot cocoa bar with plenty of fun toppings!
Ages 14 and up. No registration required.
7pm - 10pm
Paint and Sip Holiday Wine Classes *WORKSHOP*
244 E Black Street | Hosted by Stephanie Harris
All supplies included! Wine is complimentary with paid registration.
Sunday, December 4th
9am - 12pm
Sensory Sensitive Santa *TICKETED*
Knowledge Perk - 130 W. White St.
Event Sponsored by Knowledge Perk
We’ve created an environment for our friends who get a bit anxious and overwhelmed when overstimulated, so that they can visit with Santa prior to the festival. Sensory stations will be positioned in a covered area outside of the space for those who wish to explore a bit.
There is no cost for this experience, but we do require registration so that we can limit the wait-time and crowds for participating families.
10am - 11:30am & 4pm - 5pm
Candle Making *WORKSHOP*
The Gravity Center AM | Cambria Hotel PM - Tanisha Burke
10am - 5pm
Ornament Decorating for Adults & Children
Rock Hill Pottery Center (201 E. Main St.)
Activity Coordinated by Rock Hill Pottery Center
Pick out one the Rock Hill Pottery Center's hand-crafted ornament shapes, paint it any way you'd like, and hang it on your Christmas tree at home! $10 per ornament - purchased onsite. Please enjoy the gallery and shop area on your way out.
Regular Library Hours
Gingerbread Scavenger Hunt
York County Library (138 E Black St.)
Activity Coordinated by York County Library
Gingerbread people are loose in the library! See if you can find them all by picking up the clue sheet in the Children's Department from December 1-22. The final clue will lead you to a prize (while supplies last)! Be sure to check out the new Whimsical World of Vernon Grant mural on the exterior wall along Black Street.
10am - 5pm
Secret Shop
Hickory Post (202 E. Main St.)
Activity Coordinated by York County Library
Secret Shop is a unique shopping experience where children are able to shop for their family members with assistance from our Secret Shop Elves. Everything in the shop is $10 or less. The Elves will assist in shopping and wrapping presents for kids of all ages.
12pm - 2pm
Make an Ornament with Rock Hill Clean & Green
Outside of the Center for the Arts (101 E. Main St.)
Activity Coordinated by Rock Hill Clean & Green, A Keep America Beautiful Affiliate
Kids of all ages are invited to make a holiday ornament out of household objects that may have found their way to the trash. Find out how you can reduce, reuse, and recycle this holiday season.
12pm-5pm
Food Vendors
Food Trucks and Vendors Throughout Entire Festival
Be sure to come hungry and grab a bite at some of your favorite food trucks and pop-ups.
12pm - 3pm
Cardboard Ornament Making Station & Contest Display
Center for the Arts (121 E. Main St.)
Event Sponsored by New Indy Containerboard
One-of-a-kind CARDBOARD ornaments are on display, and we need your vote to determine the winners in the various age categories, as well as the People's Choice - all of which will be announced during the Closing Ceremony. Stop by to view and vote through 3pm Sunday, 12/4.
We'll also have an ornament making station set up at the community table outside on Main Street while supplies last.
12pm - 4pm
Horse Drawn Carriage Rides *TICKETED*
Off Charlotte Ave. Near Main St.
Sponsored by Consolidated Pipe and Supply Company & York County Natural Gas Authority
Clip clop down and around our beautifully decorated ChristmasVille Corridor. Each of the 3 carriages seat up to 6 people. Reserve your seats today for a unique way to enjoy the sights and sounds of ChristmasVille!
12:30pm-4pm
Ukuleles on Main
Overhead Station (212 E Main St)
Activity Coordinated by Overhead Station
What could be more fun than singing Christmas carols accompanied by ukuleles? Come be a part of this unique take on a holiday tradition. Live street performances!
12pm - 5pm
Gift Market & Farmers Market
Parking Area Adjacent to Dave Lyle Blvd. Between White St. and Main St., (101 E. Main St.)
Gift Market Sponsored by Gala Affairs & Knoble Ingle CPAs
Browse unique handmade gift items including jewelry, lotions, soaps, wreaths, crocheted gift items, solid wood turned boards, and SOOO much more at the open air Vendor Market. The market will provide the opportunity to enjoy irresistible food items (packaged to be enjoyed onsite or at home), and you'll find fresh produce, local meats, and so much more. See you at the market!
12pm - 5pm
Amusement Rides
Lot by Fountain Park
Ferris Wheel Sponsored by Comporium | Carousel Sponsored by Cambria Hotel Rock Hill
Many things in life aren't FREE, but the amusement rides at ChristmasVille are - thanks to generous, community-minded sponsors!
Enjoy the mechanical rides until your heart is content (or you get too dizzy)!
12pm - 5pm
Inflatables & Rock Wall
Main Street near Dave Lyle (113 E. Main St.)
Event Sponsored by G. Campbell Construction
Bounce on down towards Dave Lyle Blvd. to enjoy numerous inflatables, as well as a rock wall for those who are a bit more adventurous. Leave your wallet in your pocket or bag...thanks to generous, community-minded sponsors, these are free too!
12pm - 5pm
Trackless Train
Oakland Ave. near Main St.
Sponsored by Smooth Move
There's just something about trains that kids can't get enough of. Thanks to our friends with Smooth Move, we're climbing aboard and enjoying a ride along the streets of Old Town. It's kid-sized, but adults are able to accompany children when needed.
12pm - 5pm
Santa’s Workshop
Center for the Arts (lower and back deck)
Event Sponsored by Piedmont Medical Center & Carolina Recruitment
Creation Central with various stations for kids to make and take seasonal crafts and even a special reindeer mix for Christmas Eve! Travel to Santa’s Workshop at the North Pole where children can create some fun and useful things to properly prepare for Santa’s arrival on Christmas Eve, including the ever-popular reindeer mix for helping the reindeer find your house and fuel up on their busiest night of the year!
There might just be a few tiny reindeer (puppets) to entertain the little ones. Don't miss all the gingerbread houses on display!
12pm - 5pm
Santa's Office
Cotton Alley (across from the Center for the Arts)
Event Sponsored by Rock Hill Coca-Cola Bottling Company
Catch Santa at work, or sneak in while he's out, and explore his office to see what he's been working on. Either way, it's the perfect photo opportunity. You can even leave Santa a note with your Christmas wish list!
12pm - 5pm
Gnome Dorm
The Exchange (117 E. White St.)
Event Sponsored by The Exchange
Imaginations come to life as children get a glimpse into the life of a gnome. First, you'll board the trolley from Santa's Workshop to the Gnome Dorm. Upon arriving to the dorm, make sure to check the mail (Santa receives A LOT of mail), and head to the kitchen for a snack before getting into gnome-like clothing for dress-up (or dress-down if you're ready for bed). Mother Goose may even be there to read you a bedtime story between 2pm - 3pm! Our friends at Carolinas Dream Team will make you feel right at home while at The Exchange, and the trolley will be making it rounds to take you back to Santa's Workshop if you'd like!
Various Hours (mirrors that of the venues listed)
Vernon Grant Gallery Walk
Center for the Arts (121 E. Main) | Toms S. Gettys Center (201 E. Main) | City Hall Rotunda (144 E. Black)
Activity Coordinated by Arts Council of York County
Enjoy a walking gallery including over 100 original works by Vernon Grant, best known for his creation of Kellogg’s Rice Krispies Snap!® Crackle!® Pop!® however, Vernon Grant insisted that his favorite subject was Santa Claus! Don't miss the brand new (and HUGE) mural on the exterior wall of the York County Library that highlights the Whimsical World of Vernon Grant Mural designer, Jill Pratzon's work will be on display within the Center for the Arts' Dalton Gallery.
12pm - 5pm
Gingerbread House Contest Display
Center for the Arts
Stroll through the gallery to see and vote on the pieces of gingerbread art/houses created by professional bakers, amateurs, culinary students and youth. Free smells too! Winners will be announced during the Closing Ceremonies Sunday, December 4th, beginning at 5pm.
Want to see your work of art on display, and maybe even win some cash? Here's how!
2pm
Ice Sculpting Demonstrations
Main St. (exact location to be announced)
Event Sponsored by G. Campbell Construction
Ice, ice, baby. Award-winning ice carvers will dazzle you as they make art out of HUGE blocks of ice!
1pm and 3pm
How The Grinch Stole Christmas
South State Bank
Event Sponsored by South State Bank
Who better to tell the story of "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" than the Grinch himself? We're not sure if he'll be in a naughty or nice mood, so plan to be entertained during this story time. Readings will take place outside, in front of the bank.
1pm-3pm
Book signing with Lisa Bzowski
Overhead Station (212 E Main St)
Activity Coordinated by Overhead Station
Local author Lisa Bzowski will be signing her delightful children's book available for purchase, about Alice as she takes a walk through Rock Hill. You will easily recognize all the locations Alice visits. Maybe your child has a story about the same places!
1pm - 3pm
Stage Entertainment
Fountain Park & Corner of Main & Dave Lyle
Sponsored by McKinney, Tucker, & Lemel LLC
What's better than one stage of entertainers? TWO!
Grab a seat and enjoy the talent of various performers including dancers, musicians, vocalists, actors, and martial artists. Full schedule to include specific groups to come. Stay tuned!
1pm - 4pm
Needlepoint *WORKSHOP*
Two’s Company Needlepoint Michelle Hamilton
1pm - 4pm
Kids Workshop at Carolina *WORKSHOP*
Creative Expressions - Stephanie Harris
2pm - 3pm
Reading at the Red Caboose
214 S. Oakland Ave. (near the corner of White St.)
Sponsored by Rock Hill Coca-Cola Bottling Company
You may be wondering what happened to the sweet, red caboose that was a landmark along Dave Lyle for years. Not to worry, our friends at The Exchange moved it to an even better spot and one that provides the perfect scene for a little train-inspired reading. Freddy, the Rock Hill Coca-Cola Polar Bear will be there for the reading and photos, and might just have a few friends join in for the fun!
2pm - 4pm
Cookie Decorating *WORKSHOP*
The Getty’s Art Center - Robin Reno
2pm - 5pm
Self-Guided Holiday Home Tour & Craft Fair
The White Home (258 E. White St.)
Activity Coordinated by Historic Rock Hill
Join Historic Rock Hill on a self-guided tour of the White Home all decked out for the holidays! Local craft vendors will be selling their wares, and ticket price of $10 for non-members & $5 for HRH members includes a glass of wine, beer, or non-alcoholic beverages. Activity supports the Historic Rock Hill's mission to preserve the White Home and the collective history of Rock Hill! Click here to get your ticket today!
1pm & 4pm
Jingle Bell Parades
Along Main Street (140 E. Main St.)
Tag along with Santa as he leads children along Main Street to the beautiful sound of bells ringing and children's laughter. Bells will be provided outside of Haven Miller State Farm, but feel free to bring your own!
3pm - 5pm
Piedmont Medical Center’s Cheer Creations
Community Table (121 E. Main St.)
Activity Coordinated by Piedmont Medical Center
Join Piedmont Medical Center in making spirits bright, one card at a time! A card creation station will be positioned at the community table outside of Santa’s Workshop for kids and adults to create holiday cards that will be delivered to PMC patients this holiday season.
4pm
York County Choral Society: Bach Magnificat
St. John's United Methodist Church (321 S Oakland Ave)
Activity Coordinated by St. John's United Methodist Church
The York County Choral Society, a 60-voice choir, will present JS Bach's Magnificat with orchestral accompaniment. Also featured will be the YCCS Chamber Singers performing Daniel Pinkham's Christmas Cantata accompanied by brass and organ. Both groups are under the direction of Dr. Katherine Kinsey and are in their 41st season.
4pm-5pm
Community Christmas Hymn Singing
Episcopal Church of Our Saviour (144 Caldwell St)
Activity Coordinated by Episcopal Church of Our Saviour
Finish off a wonderful ChristmasVille celebration singing traditional carols accompanied by our choir and organ music.
5pm - 8pm
Journey to Bethlehem
St. John's United Methodist Church (321 S Oakland Ave.)
Activity Coordinated by St. John's United Methodist Church
Journey to Bethlehem is a live, walk through reenactment of what it would have been like to walk through biblical Bethlehem and ends at the manger where Jesus is born. It includes over 100 actors that bring the reenactment to life.
5pm - 6pm
Closing Ceremonies & Santa Sendoff
Stage on Main near Dave Lyle
Event Sponsored by the City of Rock Hill & Pyro Shows
All good things must come to an end, and we must say farewell to Santa as he leaves to prepare for Christmas. In addition to a performance by the Winthrop RockHettes, the Gingerbread House contest winners will be announced, as will the People's Choice Santa Illustration that will be utilized during the 2023 festival. We'll go out with a bang, as we light up the sky with fireworks!
7pm - 10pm
Paint and Sip Holiday Wine Classes *WORKSHOP*
Creative Expressions - Stephanie Harris
Monday, December 5th
6pm - 9pm
Chef’s Table Collaboration Dinner *TICKETED*
The Gathering Space
Event Sponsored by Heath Sessions & Vinyet Architecture
Delight your multiple senses during an immersive dining experience with Chef Rob Masone (Kounter & Kre8) and Chef Jon Fortes (Flipside Restaurant Group). The Chefs will join forces as they creatively marry some of their best dishes over four courses, along with live jazz standards and holiday tunes provided to us by JazzGroupProject, a Rock Hill based band.
Tickets and tables can be purchased for this exclusive event.
Ticketed, ChristmasVille-Coordinated Events
Click the hyperlink below to be redirected to the eventbrite registrations.
Friday, December 2nd
9am, 10am, 11am & 1pm
Historic Trolley Tours SOLD OUT
Lowenstein Building | Warehouses on White Lot (130 W. White St.)
Event Sponsored by Historic Rock Hill, The Tuttle Company & Williams & Fudge
Embark on a 45 minute trolley ride for an interactive tour where you're learn about the past, present, and future of Old Town Rock Hill and the University Center. The trolley will depart from the parking lot by the Warehouses on White (130 W. White St.) and you'll be joined by Chip Hutchison, Skip Tuttle, and/or Gary Williams. $5 reserves your spot and provides you with a voucher for a brew of your choice during Senior Day Happy Hour. Enjoy a beverage (or two) from the Warehouses on White - Knowledge Perk and Dust Off Brewing Co.
Saturday, December 3rd
8:30am - 10am
Very Important Gnome (VIG) Club SOLD OUT
The Gathering Space
Event sponsored by The Tuttle Company
Not only does this exclusive kid/gnome club provide access to Santa, it also includes a playful and tasty breakfast, hot coca bar, story time, photos, and fun, VIG Club Members will receive a swag bag that includes a limited-edition shirt, ChristmasVille coloring book, take and make craft from Nailed It DIY, a VIG access pass to Movies in the Park with designated seating, character interaction, and a popcorn treat while watching Elf, and well as a few surprises! Club membership is best for those ages 2 -10.
12pm - 9pm
Horse Drawn Carriage Rides
Off Charlotte Ave. Near Main St.
Sponsored by Consolidated Pipe and Supply Company & York County Natural Gas Authority
Clip clop down and around our beautifully decorated ChristmasVille Corridor. Each of the 3 carriages seat up to 6 people. Reserve your seats today for a unique way to enjoy the sights and sounds of ChristmasVille!
6pm - 10pm
Fezziwig Ball
The White Home
Event sponsored by Allen Tate Realtors, Schiller and Hamilton Law Firm, & Atlas Copco
Event Proceeds Benefiting: Rock Hill Schools Education Foundation and Historic Rock Hill
Join us at the beautifully decorated White Home in Old Town for an elegant evening of festive fun as we celebrate the season with Chef Rob's Kre8 Catering and dance the night away to the musical stylings of the Chunky Daddy Band! Black Tie Optional.
With proof of ticket purchase, take advantage of these ChristmasVille offers when shopping for your Fezziwig Ball Attire:
$25 off Full Tuxedo Rental at Gregory's Formal Wear | 15% off purchase at McFadden's Mens Shop
6pm - 10pm
Hopps & Stops SOLD OUT
Old Town Brewery Locations (beginning at 130 W. White St.)
Event Sponsored by Tarheel Contractors Supply
Hop on and off (and on and off) the trolley and enjoy entertainment and cold brews with your favorite people at each of the 4 breweries in Old Town. The best part? You don’t have to worry about how you’re getting to each of them! Your ticket will also include a ChristmasVille pint glass sponsored by the YoCo Brew Trail. You’ll also have the opportunity to win some pretty cool merch and prizes from the breweries by entering their onsite raffles.
Sunday, December 4th
9am - 12pm
Sensory Sensitive Santa
Knowledge Perk (130 W. White St.)
Event Sponsored by Knowledge Perk
We’ve created an environment for our friends who get a bit anxious and overwhelmed when overstimulated, so that they can visit with Santa prior to the festival. Sensory stations will be positioned in a covered area outside of the space for those who wish to explore a bit.
There is no cost for this experience, but we do require registration so that we can limit the wait-time and crowds for participating families.
12pm - 4pm
Horse Drawn Carriage Rides
Off Charlotte Ave. Near Main St.
Sponsored by Consolidated Pipe and Supply Company & York County Natural Gas Authority
Clip clop down and around our beautifully decorated ChristmasVille Corridor. Each of the 3 carriages seat up to 6 people. Reserve your seats today for a unique way to enjoy the sights and sounds of ChristmasVille!
Monday, December 5th
6pm - 9pm
Chef’s Table Collaboration Dinner
The Gathering Space
Event Sponsored by Heath Sessions & Vinyet Architecture
Delight your multiple senses during an immersive dining experience with Chef Rob Masone (Kounter & Kre8) and Chef Jon Fortes (Flipside Restaurant Group). The Chefs will join forces as they creatively marry some of their best dishes over four courses, along with live jazz standards and holiday tunes provided to us by JazzGroupProject, a Rock Hill based band.
Tickets and tables can be purchased for this exclusive event.
Stage Entertainment
We have 2 stages of entertainment (at Fountain Park & the Municipal Lot adjacent to Dave Lyle Blvd. between Main St. and White St.), and lots of performances to look forward to.
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Showtime Community Chorus
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Knight Voices
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Showtime Academy TNT
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Showtime Academy Fundamentals
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Joy Dance Academy
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Winthrop Brass Quintet, Trumpet Ensemble, and Trombone Ensembles
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Northside Elementary
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Jim and Tonic
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Oakdale Baptist Reef
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Harp Ensemble
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Dance U Indian Land
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Fort Mill High School Dance Team
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Kelly's School of Dance & Aerial
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Elite Dance Academy
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Dance Center Center USA
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Darryl Evans Martial Arts and Fitness
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Fascinating Rhythm
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Adagio School of Dance
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KIPP Change Academy Dance Team
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JazzGroupProject
