You’ve stuffed yourself with turkey and all the trimmings, and now the cabin fever is setting in. You’ve got all the family in town and you need to show them a good time. Lucky for you, we’ve rounded up the top activities going on across York County to get every family member out and moving!

 

1. Glide into Fun! Grab Your Skates and Hit the Ice at Founders Ice Skating Rink

Ice Skating

Photo courtesy of City of Rock Hill

Hit the ice and show off your skating moves. The family will surely be impressed. The Founders Ice Skating Rink in Old Town Rock Hill will be open on select days starting November 16th. The cost to skate is $15 (includes skate rental). Tickets Required: Onlyinoldtown.com/icerink

 

2. Eat, Drink, & Be Merry at Windy Hill Orchard

Two people cheersing small glasses of cider together with a half a dozen donuts in a container in between them on the wooden table

Mark your calendars for Friday, November 29th! Windy Hill Orchard & Cidery will be offering hayrides for the whole family, fire pits to stay warm, and yummy cider to sip on! Hayrides happen every hour, starting at 10:00 AM and ending at 5:00 PM, while the cider bar is open from 12:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Be sure to stay into the evening when the fire pits.

 

3. Get a Head Start on Holiday Shopping

Hickory Post

Show your support for small businesses and find the perfect gift for everyone on your list during Small Business Saturday on November 30th. Don't miss this opportunity to get a head start on your Christmas shopping with deals and discounts at York County small businesses!

 

4. Get Festive at Carowinds Winterfest

WinterFest

Photo courtesy of Carowinds

Carowinds is transforming once again! Starting November 17th, you can step inside this rollercoaster theme park turned into a winter wonderland. Experience Winterfest with ice skating, 5 million shimmering lights, a 70-foot tree, and, new this year, a daily parade. Festive fun and hands-on holiday activities are located throughout the park, and sweet aromas from special holiday dishes and desserts fill the midways. Plus, up to 24 of your favorite rides will be open to complete your night of memory-making.

 

5. Complete the YoCo Brew Trail

Two arms cheersing beers together

Show the family all the new breweries that York County has to offer on the YoCo Brew Trail. Take a break from shopping and enjoy a food truck and drink at one of our 12 locations across York County. Just visit our office or any one of our breweries to pick up your passport today. Be sure to get a stamp when you purchase a beer. If you hit over 10 stops, visit the York County Visitor Center to pick up your custom "I drank my way through York County T-Shirt."

 

6. Get Outside and Hike Kings Mountain

Kings Mountain Spillway

Ready to get outside but don’t need a grueling hike? Kings Mountain State &  Kings Mountain National Military Park is the place for you. Enjoy a beautiful walk on a paved path through the last of the fall leaves. This path will take you up to a gorgeous monument that marks the Battle of Kings Mountain, which was a turning point in the American Revolution. If you want a more strenuous hike, head next door to Kings Mountain State Park.

 

7. Experience History at Historic Brattonsville

Historic Brattonsville Drone

Brush up on your American Revolutionary history with this interactive living history farm. Historic Brattonsville knows how to make history fun. You’ll learn from interpreters what it was like on the Bratton family farm in the 1700s and 1800s. Treat the kids to some old-fashioned fun this holiday weekend.

 

8. Pick out the Perfect Tree at Penland Christmas Tree Farm

Penland Christmas Tree

Photo by Penland Christmas Tree Farm

No need to head to the mountains for your live Christmas Tree, you can get it right here in York County, SC. Instead of shopping for deals, head to Penland’s Christmas Tree Farm. You can roast marshmallows, take a hayride, pick out your perfect Christmas Tree, and more. Don’t miss out on the farm fun at Penland’s.