Ultimate Fall Lover's Shopping Guide
Fall never quite arrives when the calendar says it should. Greenville holds onto summer through most of September, and then one morning the air on the porch is cool enough to want a sweater. Regardless of the weather, fall vibes can’t be stopped. The game day gear is out, pumpkin spice is everywhere, and nobody is waiting for permission. The Shops at Greenridge is here for all of it.
Whether you’re decorating the porch or planning a tailgate, our Greenville outdoor mall at 1125 Woodruff Road has stores that make fall feel like fall. This guide walks through the highlights so you can make a day of it. Snap some pics while you’re at it and tag us on Instagram @shopsatgreenridge.
Fall Décor & Entertaining
The porch is not going to decorate itself.
This is the season of a few mums by the front door and a table set for people who tend to stay a while. Here's where to find the pieces.
Start at World Market. Their Fall Shop is the easy first stop, with woven placemats and ceramic pumpkins in the colors everyone is chasing this year, along with the kind of serving pieces that make a Tuesday dinner feel like a gathering. Wander a few aisles past the décor for the fall snacks and specialty coffee and you’ll leave with more than you planned. Then head to Marshalls HomeGoods for throw pillows and table runners in autumn tones, plus wall art and wreaths that look far more expensive than they are. Their fall inventory moves fast, so if you see the thing, buy the thing. Burlington is worth the extra stop for the home section too, especially for accent pieces and bedding refreshes at prices that leave room for everything else on the list.
Outside, Lowe’s has the front porch covered. Mums and pumpkins by the pallet, plus the planters and outdoor lanterns that pull it together. It’s also where the fire pits and patio heaters live, and their staff can walk you through the difference between wood-burning and propane. A quick look at lowes.com ahead of time tells you what’s in stock before you drive over.
For the finishing touch, Bath & Body Works and Yankee Candle have the scents that make a room feel like the season. More on those below.
World Market
Wreaths, lanterns, and the ceramic pumpkins that make the porch.
Lowe’s
Mums, planters, and the fall hosting collection.
Marshall’s HomeGoods
Pillows and table runners in autumn tones.
Lowe’s
Wood-burning bowls and propane tables.
All Things Pumpkin Spice
Yes, all of it.
There's no shame in it. Here's where to get your fix, from breakfast through the end of the day.
Start with breakfast at First Watch. Their pumpkin pancakes are the reason to show up early, and the pumpkin spice donuts are the reason to order extra for the table. Later in the day, Panera has its seasonal menu rolling, with pumpkin spice drinks and the snickerdoodle and cinnamon bakery items that seem to disappear from the case by mid-afternoon.
To take the flavor home, World Market’s Fall Shop stocks Sticky Fingers Pumpkin Spice Scone Mix and Bones Frosted Pumpkin Roll Ground Coffee, which is exactly the kind of slow Saturday morning setup fall is for.
Pumpkin spice isn’t just for eating. Buff City Soap‘s fall collection brings the scent into the shower with handmade bars and body butters, and Bath & Body Works has the Pumpkin Pecan Waffles candle that sells out most years for good reason.
Panera
The pumpkin cookie is back, along with the seasonal drinks.
Bath & Body Works
Pumpkin Pecan Waffles and the rest of the fall candle wall.
First Watch
Pumpkin pancakes and pumpkin spice donuts.
Buff City Soap
The fall collection, handmade in store.
Cozy Nights In
Blanket, book, and something warm in a mug.
Some of the best fall evenings never leave the couch. Here's how to set one up.
World Market and Marshalls HomeGoods are the two stops for throws and blankets. World Market leans toward woven and chunky knit pieces in rich fall colors, while Marshalls HomeGoods is where you’ll find the oversized plush ones the whole family fights over. Get both. There is no such thing as too many blankets in October.
Next, Barnes & Noble. Fall is a big season for new releases, and their fall romance table is stacked with the cozy reads made for a rainy Sunday. Ask a bookseller what’s coming out this month if you want to be first in your group chat, and stop by the Starbucks Café on your way out for the drink that goes with the book.
For the room itself, Bath & Body Works’ new Preserve Collection is worth seeing in person. It’s a farm-to-fragrance line with scents like Wild Blackberry Jam and Sweet Cinnamon Pumpkin that smell like someone has been baking all day. Yankee Candle’s fall lineuprounds it out with the classic autumn scents you already know by heart. Pick up a bag of that pumpkin roll coffee from World Market on the way home, and the night is set.
Bath & Body Works
Wild Blackberry Jam from the Preserve Collection.
Barnes & Noble
The fall romance table and this month’s new releases.
World Market
Chunky knit throws in fall colors.
Yankee Candle
The classic autumn scents.
Gameday Attire & Celebrations
Saturdays are spoken for.
Whether you're headed to the stadium or hosting the watch party, here's how to look the part and feed the crowd.
Start with the outfit. Lizard Thicket's GameDay collection has the orange and purple, and the garnet and black, in the boutique styles that look nothing like a stadium giveaway tee. Think game day dresses and the kind of layers that work for a noon kickoff and a chilly fourth quarter. Then head to DICK'S Sporting Goods for official team gear, from jerseys and caps to the flags that mark your tailgate spot.
DICK'S is also the tailgate headquarters. Folding chairs and coolers for the lot, plus the yard games that keep everyone busy until kickoff. For the food side, Lowe's has the tailgating essentials, from portable grills and griddles to the big coolers that hold enough for a full parking lot. And if you'd rather not cook, Panera catering is the low-stress way to feed a crowd of guests before the game.
Lizard Thicket
Game day dresses and the boutique take on team colors.
DICK’S Sporting Goods
Coolers, griddles, and official team gear.
Lowe’s
Portable grills and the big coolers.
Panera
Catering for the watch party.
Outdoor Must-Haves
Stay outside a little longer.
Cooler weather is the whole point of the season. These stops make the most of it.
Lowe’s is the anchor here. Patio heaters and string lights sit right alongside the fire pits mentioned above, and the seasonal aisle has the leaf blowers and rakes for the weekend the oaks finally let go. Grab lawn bags and a fresh pair of work gloves while you’re there.
For the layers, Burlington and Marshalls HomeGoods both stock fall outerwear at a fraction of department store pricing. Sweaters and quarter-zips for the mild days, and puffers and wool coats for the ones that catch you off guard. Burlington in particular is strong on coats, and the selection is best in early October before the first real cold snap sends everyone shopping at once.
Lowe’s
Patio heaters, string lights, and fire pits.
Burlington
Puffers and wool coats at a fraction of the tag.
Marshalls HomeGoods
Sweaters and quarter-zips for the mild days.
DICK’S Sporting Goods
Hiking boots and fleece for Paris Mountain.
Halloween
Halloween lands on a Saturday this year. Plan accordingly.
A Saturday Halloween means a full day of it, and probably a party the night before. Here's where to get ready.
Halloween Express is the store that takes over for the season with costumes for the whole family, from the toddler pumpkin to couples costumes, plus the wigs and face paint to finish the look. Go early for the best selection in your size, because the popular costumes go first and the week before Halloween is a scramble.
For the house, Lowe's runs from tasteful porch pumpkins to the giant skeleton your neighbors will talk about until Thanksgiving, with inflatables and lighting for everything in between. World Market even has a Halloween shop, the sophisticated side of the holiday, with black and gold serveware for a grown-up party and Halloween candy you won't find at the grocery store. Yankee Candle's Cauldron Confections collection is the seasonal scent that ties it together.
And for the trick-or-treaters, Five Below is the cheap stop for glow sticks and treat buckets before the big night starts.
Halloween Express
Costumes for the whole crew — kids, adults, couples and even the dog.
Five Below
Candy, treat buckets, costume extras and spooky finds without the scary price tag.
Lowe’s
Porch décor, from tasteful to the one the neighbors talk about.
World Market
Black and bats tableware for a grown-up party.
Fall goes by fast around here. That’s the whole reason to make a day of it! From the first pumpkin pancake in September to the last trick-or-treater on Halloween night, The Shops at Greenridge has the season covered, all in one place at 1125 Woodruff Road. Happy haunting! 😄
Frequently Asked Questions
Where are The Shops at Greenridge?
We’re at 1125 Woodruff Road in Greenville, SC. Easy access from I-385 and I-85 with plenty of parking.
When does fall start?
September 22 on the calendar. In Greenville it starts whenever the first cool morning shows up, usually a few weeks later.
What time do stores open?
Hours vary by store, but most open by 10 a.m. and stay open until 9 p.m. Check individual store pages in our directory for specific hours.
Is Halloween Express open all season?
It’s a seasonal store, so it opens for the fall and closes after Halloween. Check the directory for current hours, and shop early for the best costume selection.
Where can we grab lunch or a coffee break?
Plenty of options. First Watch for brunch, or Panera for a pumpkin spice latte and a sandwich.
The Shops at Greenridge | 1125 Woodruff Road, Greenville, SC