Holidays at Greenridge returns Dec. 9 with movies, Santa and giving back
December 2, 2025
Family event runs 5–8 p.m.; Happy Wheels book drive with Barnes & Noble; Greenridge invites 2026 nonprofit partners
The Shops at Greenridge will kick off the season with its free, family-friendly “A Charlie Brown Christmas” celebration on Tuesday, December 9 from 5-8 p.m. The open-air party features three classic holiday movies, complimentary photos with Santa, and a book-donation drive benefitting Happy Wheels, a local nonprofit that delivers books to hospitalized children, in partnership with Barnes & Noble. Event details/updates: https://shopgreenridge.com/cal-event/holidays-at-greenridge-2/.
“Greenridge is where families often gather, especially during the holiday season, and we wanted to create a celebration that combines family fun with opportunities to engage and give back to our community,” said Kimberly Jepsen, Property Manager, Colliers. “We’re excited to bring movies back on property and to offer a free, festive event for our shoppers. ”
Event schedule — Tuesday, Dec. 9
• 5:00 p.m. — Santa arrives (complimentary photos; bring your own phone/camera)
• 6:00 p.m. — A Charlie Brown Christmas
• 6:45 p.m. — Frosty the Snowman
• 7:30 p.m. — Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
Free for everyone:
• Santa photos (BYO phone/camera)
• Hot chocolate and apple cider
• Popcorn and sweet treats
• Kids’ crafts
• Balloon artist
• Surprise giveaways
What to bring: Tailgate chairs and blankets. Shops at Greenridge will provide a limited number of chairs for watching the movies but encourage guests to bring their own just in case, as well as a blanket in case of low temperatures.
Book Drive with Barnes & Noble and other tenant activations
Shoppers can purchase children’s books on-site from the Barnes & Noble table to donate directly to Happy Wheels, which will deliver them to hospitalized children. This tradition has been part of Holidays at Greenridge for several years. Other early participating tenants include Buff City Soap, Cold Stone Creamery and LongHorn Steakhouse, with others anticipated to join as the event approaches.
Greenridge Gives Back: Now Inviting 2026 Partners
Greenridge Gives Back is the shopping center’s quarterly community program focused on amplifying local organizations by providing space, access to shoppers, and promotional support. In addition to Happy Wheels, Shops at Greenridge has served as a platform of visibility and awareness to several community organizations focused on youth, family, the arts and education. Other organizations Shops at Greenridge have supported include Girl Scouts of South Carolina Mountains to Midlands, Mauldin Cultural Center, J.L. Mann Spirit Week, and The Salvation Army of Greenville, Pickens and Oconee Counties, SC.
“Shops at Greenridge has been an incredible partner to our Girl Scouts,” said Nikki Iagnemma, Director Product Program, Girl Scouts of South Carolina—Mountains to Midlands. “The visibility and welcoming environment give our girls real-world experience as they build confidence, set goals, and develop as leaders running their cookie booths.”
Any community organization who would like to learn more about participating in this program can reach out to propose an activation by contacting [email protected].
About The Shops at Greenridge
The Shops at Greenridge is Greenville’s go-to open-air destination for national brands, local favorites, and convenient dining—centrally located with easy access from I-85. Through its Greenridge Gives Back program and free community events like Holidays at Greenridge, the center celebrates the people and causes that make the Upstate unique.
