Aiken County Calendar of Events
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Progressive Show Jumping: C Series
Highfields Event Center 118 Gaston Street, Aiken, SC2023 Progressive Show Jumping Series - C Series Jan 27-29 Highfields, Aiken, SC Feb 24-26 Highfields, Aiken, SC Mar 17-19 Mullet Hall, John's Island, SC April 7-9 SCEP, Camden, SC […]
Karey Santos Art Exhibit
Aiken County Visitors Center 133 Laurens St NW, Aiken, SCCome check out the Aiken County Visitors Center Monthly Artists Exhibit displaying a new local artist each month. Make sure you stop and see the talent. Our business hours are […]
Mike Super – Magic & Illusion
Amentum Center for Performing Arts 126 Newberry Street SW, Aiken, SCThe Aiken Performing Arts Group presents Mike Super - Magic & Illusion. As the winner of NBC's hit TV show 'Phenomenon', Mike Super is the only magician in history to […]
Aiken County Farmers Market
Aiken County Farmers Market 115 Williamsburg St NE, Aiken, SCTuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays 8:00am-12:00pm (or until the farmers sell out) WE'RE OPEN YEAR ROUND Come enjoy fresh, local goodness with vendors selling produce, baked goods, honey, artisan goods, beef, eggs, and […]
Dressage Tests of Choice
Full Gallop Farm 3828 Wagener Rd., Aiken, SCDressage Tests of Choice We also offer extended stabling, temporary stabling, winter stabling - contact us for more information.
Dressage in the Park
Aiken Horse Park 931 Powderhouse Road, Aiken, SCDressage In The Park USEF/USDF Level 3 January 28 - 29, 2023 Free & Open to the Public
Historic Trolley Tour
Aiken Train Depot 406 Park Ave SE, Aiken, SCOn the tour, youâll see and hear about... Historic Homes and Churches Equestrian Sites The Civil Warâs Battle of Aiken The Live Oak Canopy on South Boundary A guided walk […]
Books-N-Things Fair
Graniteville Marketplace 3770 Jefferson Davis Hwy, Graniteville, SCBooks-N-Things Fair is back for 2023! Instead of one big sale, there ill be a series of mini Books-N-Things Fairs this year. The first sale will be Saturday, January 28th […]
EastWind Cleanup and Beautification Weekend
EastWind Castle 527 Johnston Hwy., Trenton, SCEastwind needs some work. There are two big objectives for this work weekend. The first is to build the gazebo. If you are the building type bring your gloves, safety […]
Karey Santos Art Exhibit
Aiken County Visitors Center 133 Laurens St NW, Aiken, SCCome check out the Aiken County Visitors Center Monthly Artists Exhibit displaying a new local artist each month. Make sure you stop and see the talent. Our business hours are […]
Magic Tree House: Space Mission
DuPont Planetarium 471 University Parkway, Aiken, SCMagic Tree House: Space Mission will be shown on January 7, 14, 21 & 28 with showtime at 6:00pm. Travel with brother-sister duo, Jack and Annie, in their Magic Tree […]
Ancient Sky Lore
DuPont Planetarium 471 University Parkway, Aiken, SCAncient Sky Lore will be shown on January 7, 14, 21 & 28 with showtime at 7:00pm. In this live show, the presenter points out constellations and stars while sharing […]
Seven Wonders
DuPont Planetarium 471 University Parkway, Aiken, SCSeven Wonders will be shown on January 7, 14, 21 & 28 with showtime at 8:00pm. Travel back thousands of years in time and witness spectacular marvels of the ancient […]
Recognized Horse Trials
Full Gallop Farm 3828 Wagener Rd., Aiken, SCFull Gallop Farm - Recognized Horse Trials Choose your phases - 3 phases, CT, dressage only, Jump rounds - coaching encouraged. All Full Gallop Farm Horse Trials, Combined Tests, Dressage […]
Tuesdays in the Park
Aiken Horse Park 931 Powderhouse Road, Aiken, SCThe Winter season gives us the chance to share Bruce's Field with our local equestrian community. Jumper and Hunter rings and a Dressage arena. Our Tuesday schooling days provide an […]
Whiskey Road Foxhounds Hunt Week
SCIncorporating four hunts and social events every evening, Hunt Week is an annual festival of hunting held during the first week of February. Hunt Week 2023 is scheduled for February […]
Nong Von B Art Exhibit
Aiken County Visitors Center 133 Laurens St NW, Aiken, SCCome check out the Aiken County Visitors Center Monthly Artists Exhibit displaying a new local artist each month. Make sure you stop and see the talent. Our business hours are […]
Stable View Schooling Jumper Show
Stable View 117 Stable Dr., Aiken, South CarolinaA unique opportunity for horse and rider to jump at Stable View on the 1st Wednesday of each month. We will not host a schooling jumper show on the month's […]
Rock Climbing at the Carolina Bay
Carolina Bay Nature Preserve Price Ave, Aiken, SCClimb on our 1,200 square foot rock climbing facility, located near Carolina Bay on Price Ave. Our instructor is fully trained and will ensure a safe and enjoyable experience. Climbing […]
Rock Climbing at the Carolina Bay
Carolina Bay Nature Preserve Price Ave, Aiken, SCClimb on our 1,200 square foot rock climbing facility, located near Carolina Bay on Price Ave. Our instructor is fully trained and will ensure a safe and enjoyable experience. Climbing […]
Up & Atom
Newberry Hall 117 Newberry Street SW, Aiken, SCCNTA Up & Atom Series Presents... Savannah River Site: Landlord Transition from DOE to NNSA Join NNSC Principal Deputy Administrator Frank Rose and DOE Senior Advisor for Environmental Management Ike […]
Aiken Winter Encore
Aiken Horse Park 931 Powderhouse Road, Aiken, SCThe Aiken Winter Encore will be held at the Aiken Horse Park and will take place February 2 - 5, 2023. USEF National A Rated Level 2 Jumper Free & […]
Thursday Night Jazz
The Willcox 100 Colleton Ave, Aiken, SCEnjoy jazz music every Thursday evening at The Willcox.
Black History Month Exhibit
Aiken Thoroughbred Hall of Fame 135 Dupree Pl., Aiken, SCCelebrate the contributions made by Aiken's African-American community in Thoroughbred racing. Aiken natives Wilbert "Boots" Breland, James "Pockets" Carter and others are featured in the exhibit. On exhibit February 3-20. […]
Aiken Antique Show
Aiken Center For the Arts 122 Laurens St SW Aiken, SC 29801, Aiken, SCFebruary 3-5, 2023 The Aiken Center for the Arts' Aiken Antique Show is celebrating its 23rd year. Come experience and celebrate one of the Southeast's most distinctive events. The show […]
Road n’ Rails
Aiken Train Depot 406 Park Ave SE, Aiken, SCJoin us every 1st Saturday at the Aiken Visitors Center and Train Museum for live music by Roads n' Rails (Songs n' Tales). You will hear railroad songs and a […]
Camellia Seminar
Cold Creek Nurseries 398 Hitchcock Pkwy, Aiken, SC11am-Waxing Camellia Blooms Demonstration Join camellia expert, Anna Sheets, to learn the art of waxing camellia blooms. Waxing camellias will preserve their beauty for several weeks. Participants are encouraged to […]
Schofield’s Founder’s Day Observance
Friendship Baptist Church 515 Richland Ave, Aiken, SCMartha Schofield's Founder's Day Observance & Awards Program Saturday, February 4th at 12:00pm at Friendship Baptist Church Special Guest Speaker: Harold Y. Finigan, Educator/Historian & Member of the Darby Quaker […]
Aiken Horsepower Association’s Monthly Cruise-In
The Home Depot 1785 Whiskey Road, Aiken, SCMonthly cruise-in located in The Home Depot parking lot. The 2022 monthly cruise-ins are held on the first Saturday of the month with the exception of April, May, September and […]
Habitat Earth
DuPont Planetarium 471 University Parkway, Aiken, SCHabitat Earth will be shown on February 4, 11, 18 & 25 with showtime at 6:00pm. Dive below the ocean's surface and travel beneath the forest floor to explore how […]
To the Moon and Beyond
DuPont Planetarium 471 University Parkway, Aiken, SCTo the Moon and Beyond will be shown on February 4, 11, 18 & 25 with showtime at 7:00pm. Experience the exciting adventures of Apollo astronauts on the Moon with […]
Digistar Special Effects
DuPont Planetarium 471 University Parkway, Aiken, SCDigistar Special Effects Extravaganza will be shown on February 4, 11, 18 & 25 with showtime at 8:00pm. Join us for a fun-filled experience of sight and sound as we […]
Aiken Antique Show
Aiken Center For the Arts 122 Laurens St SW Aiken, SC 29801, Aiken, SCFebruary 3-5, 2023 The Aiken Center for the Arts' Aiken Antique Show is celebrating its 23rd year. Come experience and celebrate one of the Southeast's most distinctive events. The show […]
Dressage Tests of Choice
Full Gallop Farm 3828 Wagener Rd., Aiken, SCDressage Tests of Choice We also offer extended stabling, temporary stabling, winter stabling - contact us for more information.
Coloring for Adults
Aiken County Public Library 314 Chesterfield St S, Aiken, SCBring your coloring pencils and felt pens! Coloring sheets and refreshments will be provided. Sign up at the information desk on the 2nd floor! Meets on the first Tuesday of […]
Breeze Day at the Aiken Training Track
Aiken Training Track 538 Two Notch Road, Aiken, SCSave the Date... Breeze Days at the Aiken Training Track - January and February 2023 Aiken Training Track and The City of Aiken proudly invite the Aiken Community to join […]
Up & Atom
Newberry Hall 117 Newberry Street SW, Aiken, SCUp & Atom Presenter: Fred Beranek, Director of Engineering, Fluor Nuclear Power Newberry Hall Cost: $20/person RSVP Required
Progressive Show Jumping: Cupid Classic
Highfields Event Center 118 Gaston Street, Aiken, SC2023 Aiken Classic Series USEF National Rated Feb 10-12 Cupid Classic Feb 17-19 Carolina Classic Apr 19-23 Spring Classic I April 26-30 Spring Classic II
Valentine’s Drop-In
Aiken County Visitors Center 133 Laurens St NW, Aiken, SCDrop-In to the Aiken County Visitors Center for a Valentine's goodie bag. Includes: Craft, coloring page and candy (While supplies last)
CAROLINA Series – Lisa Gilyard-Rivers Exhibit
The Etherredge Center 340 Scholar Loop, Aiken, SCCarolina Series  The Etherredge Center Friday, Feb 10, 2023 at 6:00 PM (ET) Single tickets on sale August 1 Anyone interested in purchasing a Carolina Series season subscription for all […]
Aiken Community Theatre: Coffee House
Aiken Community Theatre 126 Newberry St Sw, Aiken, SCGrab some coffee and sweets. Seating is first come, first serve. Open mic begins at 7:00 and the featured entertainment will start by 8:00. Doors open at 6:30. We look […]
Bluebird Seminar
Cold Creek Nurseries 398 Hitchcock Pkwy, Aiken, SCBluebird Seminar with Glen Hendry Saturday, February 11th 10am Cost $5 Join us for a talk on attracting bluebirds to your backyard. Glen Hendry, a member of the South Carolina […]
Cupid’s Vendor Market
940 Dougherty Rd., Aiken 940 Dougherty Rd., Aiken, SCFood Truck and Vendors! February 11th 10:00am-2:00pm K & B Apparel Shop 940 Dougherty Rd., Aiken, SC 29803
Romantic Masterpieces
The Etherredge Center 340 Scholar Loop, Aiken, SCSoloist: Cellist Jonathan Swensen Sunday, February 12 3:00pm Etherredge Center Weber â Oberon Overture Lalo â Cello Concerto Brahms â Symphony No. 2
Schooling Show Series
Sporting Days Farm 3549 Charleston Hwy, Aiken, SCSporting Days Farm Schooling Show Series Information Sporting Days Farm is excited to announce the 2023 Schooling Show Series. All shows will be SCDCTA Recognized. All show dates will offer […]
Schooling Horse Trials
Full Gallop Farm 3828 Wagener Rd., Aiken, SCFull Gallop Farm - Schooling Horse Trials/Combined tests Choose your phases - 3 phases, CT, dressage only, Jump rounds - coaching encouraged. We also offer extended stabling, temporary stabling, winter […]
University Theatre: One Act Performances
The Etherredge Center 340 Scholar Loop, Aiken, SCwww.usca.edu/visual-and-performing-arts For tickets, call 803.641.3305
Art Exhibit: Bernice Tate
Aiken Center For the Arts 122 Laurens St SW Aiken, SC 29801, Aiken, SCExhibits will be on display February 16 - March 23, 2023 The Art of Bernice Tate is first and foremost a personal tribute recognizing the life and times of her […]
Savannah River Site Public Tour (SRS)
SRS Badge Station 46, Aiken, SCRegistration is now open for the 2023 Savannah River Site (SRS) public tour program. The program is managed by Savannah River Nuclear Solutions (SRNS) for the U.S. Department of Energy-Savannah […]
Art Exhibit: Bernice Tate Reception
Aiken Center For the Arts 122 Laurens St SW Aiken, SC 29801, Aiken, SCExhibits will be on display February 16 - March 23, 2023 The Art of Bernice Tate is first and foremost a personal tribute recognizing the life and times of her […]
Progressive Show Jumping: Carolina Classic
Highfields Event Center 118 Gaston Street, Aiken, SC2023 Aiken Classic Series USEF National Rated Feb 17-19 Carolina Classic Apr 19-23 Spring Classic I April 26-30 Spring Classic II
Cultural Series – Empire Wild
The Etherredge Center 340 Scholar Loop, Aiken, SCCultural Series The Etherredge Center Friday, Feb 17, 2023 at 7:30 PM (ET) Single tickets on sale August 1 Anyone interested in purchasing a Cultural Series season subscription for all […]
The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe
Aiken Community Theatre 126 Newberry St Sw, Aiken, SCYouth Wing Show This dramatization of C.S. Lewis' classic work faithfully recreates the magic and mystery of Aslan, the great lion, his struggle with the White Witch, and the adventures […]
Dressage At Bruce’s Field
Aiken Horse Park 931 Powderhouse Road, Aiken, SCDressage At Bruce's Field USEF/USDF Level 2 February 18 - 19, 2023 Free & Open to the Public
Mardi Gras
Downtown Aiken Aiken, SCSave the Date!! Mardi Gras in Downtown Aiken!
Dressage Tests of Choice
Full Gallop Farm 3828 Wagener Rd., Aiken, SCDressage Tests of Choice We also offer extended stabling, temporary stabling, winter stabling - contact us for more information.
2023 Winter Heart Show Benefit
The Etherredge Center 340 Scholar Loop, Aiken, SCMark you calendars for the 2023 Aiken Women's Heart Board Show. Don't miss out on this special show and your opportunity to support the American Heart Association. The show is […]
The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe
Aiken Community Theatre 126 Newberry St Sw, Aiken, SCYouth Wing Show This dramatization of C.S. Lewis' classic work faithfully recreates the magic and mystery of Aslan, the great lion, his struggle with the White Witch, and the adventures […]
Progressive Show Jumping: C Series
Highfields Event Center 118 Gaston Street, Aiken, SC2023 Progressive Show Jumping Series - C Series Jan 27-29 Highfields, Aiken, SC Feb 24-26 Highfields, Aiken, SC Mar 17-19 Mullet Hall, John's Island, SC April 7-9 SCEP, Camden, SC […]
UKI Agility Trial
Paw Pack Training & Sport, LLC 160 Pigeon Rd, Wagener, SCUKI Agility International Paws Pack Dog Training & Sports, LLC & Oakley Canine Athletics UKI Agility Trial February 25-26, 2023 Paw Pack Training & Sports, LLC 160 Pigeon Rd Wagener, […]
Sandlapper Dual Sport
Hollow Creek Fire Dept. 858 Hollow Creek Rd., Salley, SCSandlapper Dual Sport Sponsored by Columbia Enduro Riders February 25, 2023 Entry: Pre-Registration fee is $65, after 2/05/2023 post entry fee is $70 passenger $10. This is an AMA Sanctioned […]
Battle of Aiken
Battle of Aiken 1210 Powell Pond Rd., Aiken, SCCome see history come alive with cannons, cavalry horses and living history experts. For two days, reenactors eat, sleep, live and fight in a painfully recreated version of the world […]
Book Signing with Dr. Walter Curry
Aiken County Visitors Center 133 Laurens St NW, Aiken, SCJoin the Aiken County Visitors Center for a book signing with Dr. Walter B. Curry for his award-winning book 'The Awakening: The Seawright-Ellison Family Saga, Vol 1, A Narrative History'. […]
Annual Black History Jazz Concert
Lessie B. Price Aiken Senior & Youth Center 841 Edgefield Ave., NW, Aiken, SCJoin us for the 13th annual Black History Concert. Enjoy an evening of lively music performed by local artists as we celebrate Black History Month. Take part in dancing, refreshments […]
Annual Aiken Oyster Roast: One Shell of a Good Time
Western Carolina State Fairgrounds 561 May Royal Dr., Aiken, SCJoin The Gifting Tree Foundation for 'One Shell of a Good Time' on Saturday, February 25th 2023. The all-inclusive event will feature roasted oysters & a low country boil (shrimp, […]
Dressage Tests of Choice
Full Gallop Farm 3828 Wagener Rd., Aiken, SCDressage Tests of Choice We also offer extended stabling, temporary stabling, winter stabling - contact us for more information.
Recognized Horse Trials
Full Gallop Farm 3828 Wagener Rd., Aiken, SCFull Gallop Farm - Recognized Horse Trials Choose your phases - 3 phases, CT, dressage only, Jump rounds - coaching encouraged. All Full Gallop Farm Horse Trials, Combined Tests, Dressage […]
Ted Atkinson Exhibit
Aiken Thoroughbred Hall of Fame 135 Dupree Pl., Aiken, SCAn exhibit about the life and career of Ted Atkinson, the only jockey to ever ride the Hall of Fame and Aiken trained Tom Fool. On exhibit March 1 - […]
Gretchen Hash-Heffner Art Exhibit
Aiken County Visitors Center 133 Laurens St NW, Aiken, SCCome check out the Aiken County Visitors Center Monthly Artists Exhibit displaying a new local artist each month. Make sure you stop and see the talent. Our business hours are […]
Grand-Prix Eventing
Aiken Horse Park 931 Powderhouse Road, Aiken, SCGrand-Prix Eventing at Bruce's Field Our vision for Grand-Prix Eventing at Bruce's Field is to showcase the best of the sport of eventing. It will demonstrate the highest quality and […]
Gretchen Hash-Heffner Art Exhibit
Aiken County Visitors Center 133 Laurens St NW, Aiken, SCCome check out the Aiken County Visitors Center Monthly Artists Exhibit displaying a new local artist each month. Make sure you stop and see the talent. Our business hours are […]
Big Bird’s Adventure
DuPont Planetarium 471 University Parkway, Aiken, SCBig Bird's Adventure will be shown on March 4, 11, 18 & 25 with showtime at 6:00pm. Follow Big Bird and Elmo as they explore the night sky with Hu […]
Engineering ISS
DuPont Planetarium 471 University Parkway, Aiken, SCEngineering the International Space Station will be shown on March 4, 11, 18 & 25 with showtime at 7:00pm. This interactive show describes how 15 nations worked together to create […]
Dog Walk for Charity
Aiken Steeplechase Racecourse 2020 Richland Avenue East, Aiken, SCThe Aiken Steeplechase Association will host its Second Annual Dog Walk for Charity on Sunday, March 5, 2023. The beneficiary for the 2023 Walk is Friends of the Animal Shelter, […]
Up & Atom
Newberry Hall 117 Newberry Street SW, Aiken, SCUp & Atom Presenter: Fred Beranek, Director of Engineering, Fluor Nuclear Power Newberry Hall Cost: $20/person RSVP Required
Triple Crown Road Race
Odell Weeks Activity Center 1700 Whiskey Rd., Aiken, SCThere are Three Events: 5k, 10Miler, and Virtual 100 Mile Challenge. Net proceeds from all three events will benefit Great Oak Therapeutic Riding Center.
Movie Night In The Park
Generations Park Columbia Hwy North, Aiken, SCLights, camera, action...it's the City of Aiken's Movie Night in the Park. Come and enjoy a fun filled evening with the family at the beautiful Beverly D. Clyburn Generations Park. […]
Recognized Horse Trials
Full Gallop Farm 3828 Wagener Rd., Aiken, SCFull Gallop Farm - Recognized Horse Trials Choose your phases - 3 phases, CT, dressage only, Jump rounds - coaching encouraged. All Full Gallop Farm Horse Trials, Combined Tests, Dressage […]
Schooling Horse Trials
Full Gallop Farm 3828 Wagener Rd., Aiken, SCFull Gallop Farm - Schooling Horse Trials/Combined tests Choose your phases - 3 phases, CT, dressage only, Jump rounds - coaching encouraged. We also offer extended stabling, temporary stabling, winter […]
Breakfast at the Gallops
Aiken Training Track 538 Two Notch Road, Aiken, SCWatch Aiken's Future Racing Stars Workout. This will be an opportunity to observe juveniles who are preparing to go to the races and older campaigners, work before leaving to go […]
Second Annual Spring Has Sprung!
Sage Creek Community Park Sage Creek Blvd., Graniteville, SCAiken Small Businesses presents... Second Annual Spring Has Sprung! March 18th 9am-2pm Sage Creek Park Graniteville, SC $25 vendor fee to help cover expenses Interested vendors please text 803-522-4752 or […]
2023 Aiken Trials
Aiken Training Track 538 Two Notch Road, Aiken, SCThe Aiken Trials have become a time-honored tradition as the first leg of Aiken's Triple Crown. This is a fun, family friendly event. Beginning in 1942, the Aiken Trials have […]
Aiken Civic Orchestra
St. John's United Methodist Church SCAiken Civic Orchestra presents 'Sensational Strings'. Come enjoy an evening concert with the Aiken Civic Orchestra and friends 'Under the Steeple' at St. John's UMC. $20 suggested donation
A Tribute to Louis Armstrong
Amentum Center for Performing Arts 126 Newberry Street SW, Aiken, SCThe Aiken Performing Arts Group presents A Tribute to Louis Armstrong "What A Wonderful World". Louis Armstrong is perhaps the most important figure in the history of American music and […]