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Events in Anderson, South Carolina: concerts, shows, festivals, games, holiday lights and markets on our checked calendar, with this weekend first and every upcoming date below. Each date and price was read on the organizer’s own page.
17 upcoming events in Anderson on our checked calendar, next up: Colorito: Annual Art Auction (Anderson Arts Center) (Nov 7); Anderson County Veterans Parade (Nov 8); Steel Magnolias (Anderson University Theatre) (Nov 11).
This list is rebuilt from our South Carolina events dataset (calendar last re-checked Oct 25, 2026). Every date and price was read on the organizer’s own page; “See event site” means the organizer does not publish one. Plans change, so check the organizer’s page before you drive.
Anderson This Weekend (Oct 31-Nov 1, 2026)
No one-off events on our Anderson calendar this weekend. See everything on this weekend in South Carolina.
Upcoming Anderson Events
| Event | When | Where | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colorito: Annual Art Auction (Anderson Arts Center) | Sat, Nov 7 | Anderson · Upstate | See event site |
| Anderson County Veterans Parade | Sun, Nov 8 (3:00 PM) | Anderson · Upstate | See event site |
| Steel Magnolias (Anderson University Theatre) | Nov 11-15 (7:30 PM (Nov 11, 12, 14); 2:00 PM (Nov 14, 15)) | Anderson · Upstate | See event site |
| Holly Jolly Holiday Fair (2026) | Nov 13-15 (Fri 3 pm and 6 pm; Sat 9 am, noon, 2 pm; Sun 11 am) | Anderson · Upstate | $9-$17 |
| Anderson Symphony Orchestra concert (Anderson University) | Sun, Nov 15 (3:00 PM - 5:00 PM) | Anderson · Upstate | See event site |
| Anderson University men's basketball vs. Clayton State (Trojan Toss) | Thu, Nov 19 (6:00 PM) | Anderson · Upstate | See event site |
| Electric City Gobbler 5K (Anderson) | Thu, Nov 26 (5K 8:30 AM) | Anderson · Upstate | See event site |
| Electric City Gobbler 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run | Thu, Nov 26 (8:30AM-10:00AM) | Anderson · Upstate | See event site |
| Anderson County Tree Lighting with Olivia Pellerin ice skating performance | Fri, Dec 4 (Tree lighting 6:00 PM; skating performance 7:30 PM) | Anderson · Upstate | Free |
| Downtown Anderson Holiday Market | Fri, Dec 4 (5:00 PM - 9:00 PM) | Anderson · Upstate | Free |
| City of Anderson Christmas Parade | Sun, Dec 6 (3 PM) | Anderson · Upstate | Free |
| Free Santa Night in the Park | Sat, Dec 12 (5:00 PM - 7:00 PM) | Anderson · Upstate | Free |
| Anderson University men's basketball vs. Coker (Black History Month Celebration) | Wed, Feb 10 (7:30 PM) | Anderson · Upstate | See event site |
| Anderson University men's basketball vs. Tusculum (Senior Night) | Sat, Feb 27 (4:00 PM) | Anderson · Upstate | See event site |
| The Champions Run for Special Children | Sat, Mar 6 (8:30 AM) | Anderson · Upstate | See event site |
Running For Weeks In Anderson
Not checked for each date: these run for weeks, and some open only on certain days or nights.
| Event | When | Where | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denver Downs Fall Festival (corn maze, pumpkin patch, 35+ activities) | Sep 25-Nov 14 | Anderson · Upstate | See event site |
| Ice in the Park | Nov 30-Jan 3, 2027 | Anderson · Upstate | Ages 6 and up $5.00 per person (includes skate rental and skate aid if needed); more prices on the event page |
Anderson Events By Month
- November 2026 9 in Anderson
- December 2026 4 in Anderson
- February 2027 2 in Anderson
- March 2027 1 in Anderson
More nearby: Upstate SC Events: Oct 2026 to Mar 2027.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is happening in Anderson this weekend?
The “This Weekend” list at the top of this page shows every one-off event on our Anderson calendar for the coming Saturday and Sunday. It changes on its own every week.
Where do these Anderson events come from?
From the organizers’ and venues’ own pages. Each event links to the page we read, and our South Carolina events dataset shows the date each row was checked.
Which towns does this page cover?
Anderson. Events elsewhere in the Upstate are on the Upstate events page.
How do I add an event in Anderson?
Send it through our submit an event form with a link to the organizer’s page. We check it there before it is listed.
Keep Planning
- Upstate events
- South Carolina this weekend and events by month
- South Carolina venues and all events by region
Sources
- Each event links to the organizer’s or venue’s own page, where its date and price were read.
- South Carolina events dataset and the venues dataset, each with a checked date per row.
How we check: editorial standards, corrections.
Cite this page: It's South Carolina, “Anderson SC Events”, itssouthcarolina.com/anderson-events/ (updated ). By the It's South Carolina editorial team. Free to quote with attribution and a link to this page; data and tables are licensed CC BY 4.0.