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Roper Mountain Holiday Lights

Roper Mountain Science Center - 402 Roper Mountain Road - Greenville

You'll find lighted elves, reindeer, candy canes and even climbing bears along this 1.5-mile drive-through. At the Winter Wonderland you can roast marshmallows, sip hot chocolate, take pictures with Santa and check out a large lighted Christmas card display.

Pet Dairy Celebration of Lights

Upper South Carolina State Fairgrounds - 3800 Calhoun Memorial Highway - Easley

Check out the dazzling 276 lighted displays that also include a Victorian village, candy workshop and flying reindeer. For $5per person, visitors can try outdoor ice skating. Runs 6-9 p.m.Sundays-Thursdays and 6-10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, from Thanksgivingthrough Dec. 26. Admission $10 per car or minivan; $20 for larger vansand buses. 269-0852 or www.wmyi.com.

Anderson Lights of Hope

This year Lights of Hope, a 7/10 of a mile drive through Christmas light displays, will feature more than 3.5 million lights, a made over Santa Lodge and new displays at the front entrance. Visitors come from as far as 200 miles away to see the display, which benefits a non-profit volunteer agency. Admission costs $5 per car, but visitors can also bring five canned goods, one new toy, five pairs of glasses, hearing aids or blankets.

Holiday Lights Safari Benefit

Hollywild Animal Park - 2325 Hampton Road - Wellford

Drive your car through 100 acres covered in lights and holiday-themed decorations. Special features include the Enchanted Deer Forest and The Walk, where you can interact with the parks animals and hang out around a bonfire. If youre feeling nostalgic, Santa and his elf will be on hand to listen to your holiday wish list. Call for closing times.

Christmas at Biltmore

Biltmore Estate - 1 Approach Rd. - Asheville

See the Biltmore Estate in all its Christmas decoration glory, including dozens of hand-decorateed Christmas trees. Enjoy shopping, special holiday menus, free holiday how-to seminars and complimentary wine tastings. Tickets are discounted when purchased online.

107.3 Jamz Black Party with Ray J

Carolina First Center - 1 Exposition Dr. - Greenville

Wear all black to this post-Thanksgiving concert featuring Ray J, Kevon Edmonds and more. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.1073jamz.com.

Holiday 2009 Crafts Show and Sale

The Arts Center - 212 Butler St. - Clemson

Peruse handcrafted gifts made by local artists including Laura Dahl, Del Kimbler and Sue Grier.

Shane Pruitt Trio

Gottrocks - 200 Eisenhower Dr - Greenville

Mac Arnold & Plate Full O' Blues

The Handlebar - 304 E Stone Ave - Greenville