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Event Series Event Series: Christmas in Hopelands

Christmas in Hopelands

December 17, 2022 @ 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm

The 31st Annual Christmas in Hopelands event will transform Hopelands Gardens in Aiken, South Carolina December 10-22 from 6:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Guests can spend time with friends and family as they stroll through Hopelands Gardens, taking in the sights and sounds of the holiday season, while sipping hot cocoa or apple cider. This enchanting walk-through exhibit features over two miles of lighted pathways and illuminated displays. With over 100,000 twinkling lights in the peaceful setting of Hopelands Gardens, this event should be at the top of your holiday bucket list.
All guests should use the shuttle service to Hopelands available each night. Shuttles run continuously from Citizens Park, located at 1060 Banks Mill Road, from 5:45 p.m. – 8:45 p.m. The last shuttle to view Christmas in Hopelands leaves Citizens Park at 8:45 p.m. General public parking is not allowed at Hopelands, Rye Patch, Fermata Club or The Green Boundary Club. However; handicap parking is available at 135 Dupree Place and 100 Berrie Road. No animals are allowed on shuttle vehicles. There is no cost to enter the event or to utilize the shuttle service.
While Christmas in Hopelands is a free event, donations are accepted and are used to help support the growth of the program. Donation boxes are located at each entrance. Donations may also be mailed to: City of Aiken Parks, Recreation & Tourism Department Christmas in Hopelands, P.O. Box 1177, Aiken, SC 29802. If you have any further questions about Christmas in Hopelands, please contact the PRT Department at 803-642-7631 or visit www.aikenismagical.com . In the case of inclement weather, Christmas in Hopelands may be cancelled. You can call the City of Aiken Rain Out Hotline at 803-643-4661. You can also check the City Channel 4 on Atlantic Broadband, the City of Aiken website, City of Aiken PRT social media accounts or download the City of Aiken Explorer app for instant notification of any changes. You will need to sign up and enable notifications.
If someone in your party needs to borrow a wheelchair to enjoy the program, call 803-642-7631 ahead of time to reserve one.

Details

Date:
December 17, 2022
Time:
6:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Series:
Website:
https://www.facebook.com/events/860170455369071/870641237655326/?active_tab=about

Organizer

Aiken City PRT
Phone
803-644-1902

Venue

Hopelands Gardens
135 Dupree Pl
Aiken, SC 29801 United States
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Phone
803-642-7631
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