Ryan’s Picks

DISCOVER OLD TOWN GREENWOOD HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Nov. 17, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 18, Main Street and Madison Avenue, Greenwood

Support all your favorite Old Town Greenwood businesses this weekend during two full days of special deals, unique activities and prizes. Friday starts the festivities out with Girls Night Out, as area businesses stay open late to help you cross over everyone on your gift list. Then on Saturday, a rundown of special events will keep shoppers of all ages busy. Check out homemade goods at the Mistletoe Market from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Kids activities and crafts will be held at various locations, while young ones can get their photos taken with the Grinch and Santa. The lighted parade will start at 5:30 p.m., while the tree lighting and silent auction starts at 7 p.m.

GOBBLE WOBBLE 5K RUN/WALK, 9-11 a.m. Nov. 18, John R. Drybread Community Center, 100 E. Main Cross St., Edinburgh

With Thanksgiving coming up, heaping plates of turkey, stuffing, gravy and pumpkin pie threaten to bust your waistline. Why not burn a few calories before the big day during this family-friendly 5K through historic Edinburgh? The event will start at the Drybread Community Center before heading out to Timbergate Golf Course and back.