Community Calendar
The cosmopolitan flair of Aiken is only enhanced by the myriad
cultural activities to be found here. Whether your interest
is in theatre, music, visual arts, antiques or fun-filled
fairs, Aiken offers something to please your palate.
Aiken After Hours
March - May – Aiken,
SC
Downtown Aiken's visual arts galleries, studios and
businesses open for a monthly walk from 6p.m. to 9p.m. the third
Thursday of each month. Walking maps are available at
participating locations. Contact: 803-641-4405
Triple Crown Street Fair
March 17 – Aiken,
SC
The City of Aiken Parks, Recreation & Tourism
Department will host this fun, family event on the Newberry
Street Festival Center from 6p.m. - 11p.m.. Admission is free. Contact: 803-642-7631.
Polo Trials
March18 - Aiken, SC
Come to the 64th running of The Aiken Trials. The Trials is
one of the first outings of spring. Tailgate along the rail and
in the infield of the Aiken Training Track on Two Notch Road.
Contact: Aiken Training Track, 803-648-4631.
Aiken Steeplechase
March 25 - Aiken, SC
Come watch the 40th annual Aiken Spring Steeplechase. The race
will be held at the Ford Conger Field. This years featured race
is the Regions Bank Imperial Cup located on Powderhouse Road and
Audubon Drive. Contact: Aiken Steeplechase Association,
803-649-2221.
Lobster Races
May 5 - Aiken, SC
The lobster race in historic Downtown Aiken. Events include
the lobster races, beach music, and lots of great food. Come
celebrate the 21st annual running of the lobsters. Contact:
Aiken Downtown Development Association,
803-649-2221.
Aiken Bluegrass Festival
May 12 & 13 - Aiken, SC
This event is a fundraiser for Star Riding & Driving Inc., a
non-profit organization committed to enriching the lives of
children and adults with disabilities through safe, therapeutic
interaction with horses. The event will be held on the Newberry
Street Festival Center from 7p.m. - 11p.m. May 12 and 12p.m. -
11p.m. May 13. Contact: 803-648-6719.
Celebrity Waiter Night
May 15 – Aiken,
SC
This annual fund raising event for Children's Place, Inc. is
fun for everyone. Enjoy a fine meal, be served by one of Aiken's
celebrities and help kids all in the same evening. Contact:
803-641-4144.
A Taste of Downtown Aiken
May 18 – Aiken,
SC
Enjoy Downtown Aiken's many fine restaurants by strolling
from one to the other in search of the tastiest morsels. Tickets
are $15 advance, $200 day of. Contact: Aiken Downtown
Development Association, 803-649-2221.
Memorial Day Parade
May 27 – Aiken,
SC
The eighth annual Memorial Day Parade sponsored by the Marine
Corps League, will be held beginning at 1p.m.. Contact:
803-649-4019.
Seminar with Tom Rapp
June 3 - Aiken, SC
City of Aiken Horticulturist, Tom Rapp will discuss summer
gardening issues from 9a.m. - 11a.m. at Newberry Hall. Cost is
$20. Proceeds benefit the Aiken Downtown Development
Association. Contact: Aiken Downtown Development Association,
803-649-2221.
Aiken After Hours
September - December -
Aiken, SC
Downtown Aiken's visual arts galleries, studios and
businesses open for a monthly walk from 6p.m. to 9p.m. the third
Thursday of each month. Walking maps are available at
participating locations. Contact: Aiken Downtown Development
Association, 803-649-2221.
Red Cross Blood Drive
August 18 - Aiken, SC
Come downtown between 10a.m. and 4p.m. to give a donation
that will save a life. Look for the Red Cross Blood Mobile on
Laurens Street between New Moon Cafe and Eulalie Salley
Realtors. Contact: Aiken Downtown Development Association,
803-649-2221.
Labor Day Weekend Sidewalk Sale
September 1 - 3 - Aiken,
SC
Come downtown to find the best bargains on the highest
quality goods. Contact: 803-649-2221
Seminar with Tom Rapp
City of Aiken Horticulturist, Tom Rapp
will discuss fall gardening topics from 9a.m. - 11a.m. at
Newberry Hall. Cost is $20. Proceeds benefit the Aiken Downtown
Development Association. Contact 803-649-2221.
Aiken's Makin'
September 8 - 9 - Aiken,
SC
Held in the parkways of downtown Aiken. Arts and crafts,
family entertainment, and concessions. Contact: The Aiken
Chamber of Commerce, 803-641-1111.
St. Mary's Chocolate Festival
October 7 - Aiken, SC
Come to St. Mary's School from 10a.m. - 4p.m., for a day
dedicated to chocolate. There will be games for kids, a bake
sale, entertainment and plenty of fun for the entire family.
Rain date, October 8. Contact: 803-649-2071.
Midday Music and Lunch
October 12,19 & 26 - Aiken, SC
Concert series sponsored by First Presbyterian Church at 12N
in the sanctuary at Laurens St. and Barnwell Ave. Lunch is
available at 12:30p.m. with reservations. Contact: 803-648-2662.
A Taste of Wine & Art
October 19 - Aiken, SC
An expansive variety of domestic and imported wines, foods
from the finest restaurants, music, three galleries of paintings
and a host of items for silent auctions. Contact: Aiken Center
for the Arts, 803-641-9094.
Halloween Fun in Downtown
October 31 - Aiken, SC
Downtown Aiken businesses are opening their doors, from
3p.m. - 5p.m., to kids 12 and under, in costume, for safe and
fun trick or treating. Contact: Aiken Downtown Development
Association, 803-649-2221.
Midday Music & Lunch
November 2,9 & 16 - Aiken, SC
Concert series sponsored by First Presbyterian Church at
12N in the sanctuary at Laurens St. and Barnwell Ave. Lunch is
available at 12:30p.m. with reservation. Contact: 803-648-2662.
St. John's Apple Fest
November 4 - Aiken, SC
A fun filled day, 8a.m. - 2p.m., eat a variety of apple
desserts from the Apple Bake Shop, games for kids, trash'n
treasure, variety of booths and silent auction. Enjoy breakfast
and lunch in the Apple Seed Cafe, fresh apples for sale. Contact
803-648-6891.
Blessing of the Hounds
November 23- Aiken, SC
This annual event opens the hunt season in Hitchcock Woods
at 11a.m. Park by the Aiken County Historical Museum, and enter
the woods from South Boundary for a 20 minute walk to the
Memorial Gate. Children welcome, please, no pets. Contact
803-643-DRAG.
Holly Days in Aiken
November 25 - Aiken, SC
Downtown Aiken's twelfth annual Holiday kickoff event has
something for everyone. Pictures with Santa, crafts with kids,
shopping bargains, outdoor concerts, and much more. Contact:
Aiken Downtown Development Association, 803-649-2221.
Tree Lighting Ceremony
December 1 - Aiken, SC
A tradition for many years, Mayor Cavanaugh lights the City
Christmas Tree, refreshments provided by the Red Cross and Aiken
Community Playhouse. Meet at 5:30p.m. on the Newberry Street
Festival Center. Contact: Aiken Downtown Development
Association, 803-649-2221.
Holly Days Concert Series
December 2,9 & 16 - Aiken, SC
The Holly Days fun continues with live music throughout
downtown. Come shop, have lunch and listen to your favorite
musicians. Contact: Aiken Downtown Development Association,
803-649-2221.
Jaycees Christmas Parade
December TBA - Aiken, SC
Come downtown to see the traditional Christmas Parade
sponsored by the Aiken Jaycees. Contact: 803-648-8955.
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