Aiken County Calendar of Events

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Event Series Black History Month Exhibit

Black History Month Exhibit

Aiken Thoroughbred Hall of Fame 135 Dupree Pl., Aiken, SC, United States

Celebrate 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. […]

Recognized Horse Trials

Full Gallop Farm 3828 Wagener Rd., Aiken, SC, United States

Full 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 […]

Event Series Nong Von B Art Exhibit

Nong Von B Art Exhibit

Aiken County Visitors Center 133 Laurens St NW, Aiken, SC, United States

Come 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 […]

Event Series Aiken County Farmers Market

Aiken County Farmers Market

Aiken County Farmers Market 115 Williamsburg St NE, Aiken, SC, United States

Tuesdays, 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 […]

Up & Atom

Newberry Hall 117 Newberry Street SW, Aiken, SC, United States

Up & Atom Presenter: Fred Beranek, Director of Engineering, Fluor Nuclear Power Newberry Hall Cost: $20/person RSVP Required

Coffee and Cookies for Veterans!

Nancy Bonnette Public Library 204 Park St NE, Wagener, SC, United States

Coffee and Cookies for Veterans! Thursday, February 9th at 4pm Nancy Bonnette Library 204 Park St., NW Wagener, SC 803-564-5396

Winter Nocturne

The Etherredge Center 340 Scholar Loop, Aiken, SC, United States

The Winter Nocturne has become a tradition to welcome the New Year with an enchanting evening of brilliant music. In 2009, Ben Cox, a dedicated supporter of USC Aiken Music, […]

Valentine’s Drop-In

Aiken County Visitors Center 133 Laurens St NW, Aiken, SC, United States

Drop-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, SC, United States

Carolina 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, SC, United States

Grab 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 […]

Event Series Carolina Jamboree

Carolina Jamboree

Belvedere Jaycees Building 98 Johnson Rd.,, North Augusta, SC, United States

Live music venue with concession stand, family atmosphere, donations accepted. Shows are from 7 to 10 pm

Disc Golf: Veterans for Vets

Riverview Park 100 Riverview Park Dr., North Augusta, SC, United States

Following in the footsteps of the Trilogy Challenge, Veterans for Vets is an event designed to meet three goals. First, it gives disc golfers a chance to play in an […]

Event Series Historic Trolley Tour

Historic Trolley Tour

Aiken Train Depot 406 Park Ave SE, Aiken, SC, United States

On the tour, you’ll see and hear about... Historic Homes and Churches Equestrian Sites The Civil War’s Battle of Aiken The Live Oak Canopy on South Boundary A guided walk […]

Event Series Books-N-Things Fair

Books-N-Things Fair

Graniteville Marketplace 3770 Jefferson Davis Hwy, Graniteville, SC, United States

Books-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 […]

Bluebird Seminar

Cold Creek Nurseries 398 Hitchcock Pkwy, Aiken, SC, United States

Bluebird 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 […]

Event Series Road n’ Rails

Road n’ Rails

Aiken Train Depot 406 Park Ave SE, Aiken, SC, United States

Join 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 […]

Cupid’s Vendor Market

940 Dougherty Rd., Aiken 940 Dougherty Rd., Aiken, SC, United States

Food Truck and Vendors! February 11th 10:00am-2:00pm K & B Apparel Shop 940 Dougherty Rd., Aiken, SC 29803

Live Music: Aiken Visitors Center & Train Museum

Aiken Train Depot 406 Park Ave SE, Aiken, SC, United States

Enjoy live music at the Depot on select Saturdays. Come tap your foot and sing along. Bring a lawn chair and join us on the back porch. Acoustic. Americana. Country. […]

Event Series Habitat Earth

Habitat Earth

DuPont Planetarium 471 University Parkway, Aiken, SC, United States

Habitat 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 […]

Valentine’s Day Dinner

American Legion Post 71 333 East Spring Grove Ave., North Augusta, SC, United States

The American Legion Jesse C. Lynch Memorial Post 71 invites you to celebrate Valentine's Day with Dinner & Entertainment on Saturday, February 11th, from 6:00 - 9:00pm. Tickets may be […]

Valentine’s Ball

Crown Plaza North Augusta 1060 Center St., North Augusta, SC, United States

Join us this upcoming Valentine's weekend for the second annual banquet-style dinner and dance event at the Crowne Plaza North Augusta hotel. 6:00pm - Doors Open. Cash Bar Open 7:00pm […]

Event Series To the Moon and Beyond

To the Moon and Beyond

DuPont Planetarium 471 University Parkway, Aiken, SC, United States

To 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 […]

Event Series Digistar Special Effects

Digistar Special Effects

DuPont Planetarium 471 University Parkway, Aiken, SC, United States

Digistar 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 […]

Romantic Masterpieces

The Etherredge Center 340 Scholar Loop, Aiken, SC, United States

Soloist: Cellist Jonathan Swensen Sunday, February 12 3:00pm Etherredge Center Weber – Oberon Overture Lalo – Cello Concerto Brahms – Symphony No. 2

Event Series Tuesdays in the Park

Tuesdays in the Park

Aiken Horse Park 931 Powderhouse Road, Aiken, SC, United States

The 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 […]

Schooling Show Series

Sporting Days Farm 3549 Charleston Hwy, Aiken, SC, United States

Sporting 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, SC, United States

Full 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 […]

Event Series Art Exhibit: Bernice Tate

Art Exhibit: Bernice Tate

Aiken Center For the Arts 122 Laurens St SW Aiken, SC 29801, Aiken, SC, United States

Exhibits 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 […]

Third Thursday in North Augusta

Downtown North Augusta Georgia Ave., North Augusta, SC, United States

Go Local in 2023 and embrace what makes the North Augusta community so unique. Shop Local - Dine Local - Enjoy Local. Stroll downtown or catch a ride on the […]

Art Exhibit: Bernice Tate Reception

Aiken Center For the Arts 122 Laurens St SW Aiken, SC 29801, Aiken, SC, United States

Exhibits 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 […]

Cultural Series – Empire Wild

The Etherredge Center 340 Scholar Loop, Aiken, SC, United States

Cultural 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 […]

Mardi Gras

Downtown Aiken Aiken, SC, United States

Save the Date!! Mardi Gras in Downtown Aiken!

Dressage Tests of Choice

Full Gallop Farm 3828 Wagener Rd., Aiken, SC, United States

Dressage Tests of Choice We also offer extended stabling, temporary stabling, winter stabling - contact us for more information.

Event Series Art Exhibit: Artists of Color

Art Exhibit: Artists of Color

Arts & Heritage Center of North Augusta 100 Georgia Ave, North Augusta, SC, United States

Please join us in welcoming the "Artists of Color" Exhibit. In recognition of Black History Month, we are presenting the works of a number of area artists of color. We […]

Event Series Exhibit: Legacies in Fiber

Exhibit: Legacies in Fiber

Center for African American History, Art and Culture 120 York St. NE, Aiken, SC, United States

The Center invites you to the gallery exhibition "Legacies in Fiber: The African American History Quilts of Dr. Marlene O'Bryant-Seabrook". Dr. Marlene O'Bryant-Seabrook, a third generation educator, held a BS […]

Mardi Gras Mingle

Newberry Hall 117 Newberry Street SW, Aiken, SC, United States

Mardi Gras Mingle to raise funds for community programs provided by the Aiken (SC) Links. Programs include: Go Red Event, Breast Cancer Walk, Girls Mentoring Program, Scholarships, Banking and Budgeting, […]

$60.00
Event Series UKI Agility Trial

UKI Agility Trial

Paw Pack Training & Sport, LLC 160 Pigeon Rd, Wagener, SC, United States

UKI 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, SC, United States

Sandlapper 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 […]

Event Series Battle of Aiken

Battle of Aiken

Battle of Aiken 1210 Powell Pond Rd., Aiken, SC, United States

Come 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, SC, United States

Join 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'. […]

Enslaved Women

Redcliffe Plantation State Historic Site 181 Redcliffe Rd, Beech Island, SC, United States

Redcliffe Plantation State Historic Site Join a ranger for an exploration into the experiences of enslaved women across four plantations. Discover individual stories, daily life, roles they held, and families […]

Annual Black History Jazz Concert

Lessie B. Price Aiken Senior & Youth Center 841 Edgefield Ave., NW, Aiken, SC, United States

Join 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, SC, United States

Join 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, SC, United States

Dressage 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, SC, United States

Full 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 […]

Event Series Ted Atkinson Exhibit

Ted Atkinson Exhibit

Aiken Thoroughbred Hall of Fame 135 Dupree Pl., Aiken, SC, United States

An 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 - […]

Joye in Aiken: New Orleans-Style Funeral Parade

Newberry St Newberry St, Aiken, SC, United States

We invite you to the Joye in Aiken Kickoff New Orleans-Style Funeral Parade on March 2nd. This is a fun family event with a horse-drawn caisson, a jazz band led […]

Event Series Grand-Prix Eventing

Grand-Prix Eventing

Aiken Horse Park 931 Powderhouse Road, Aiken, SC, United States

Grand-Prix Eventing at Bruce's Field An Event Like No Other In 2019, The Aiken Horse Park Foundation was pleased to introduce Aiken's first Eventing Showcase. Now in its fifth year, […]

Event Series USEF March Madness I

USEF March Madness I

Highfields Event Center 118 Gaston Street, Aiken, SC, United States

2023 Aiken Classic Series USEF National Rated Jan 6-8 Winter Classic I Jan 13-15 Winter Classic II Feb 10-12 Cupid Classic Feb 17-19 Carolina Classic Mar 3-5 March Madness I […]

Joye In Aiken: Jazz at Lincoln Center

The Etherredge Center 340 Scholar Loop, Aiken, SC, United States

Jazz at Lincoln Center Presents - Songs We Love An all-star ensemble from Jazz at Lincoln Center (including Festival favorites Mathis Picard, Shenel Johns and Vuyo Sotashe) takes us on […]

Event Series USEA/USEF Horse Trials

USEA/USEF Horse Trials

Sporting Days Farm 3549 Charleston Hwy, Aiken, SC, United States

USEA/USEF Horse Trials March 4-5, 2023 Sporting Days Farm welcomes you to come out and watch their long lasting Horse Trials. Show runs all day, come and watch a great […]

11th Annual March Madness

Carolina Dragway 302 Dragstrip Rd., Aiken, SC, United States

Come out to Carolina Dragway for the 11th Annual March Madness Racing. $25 Spectator Fee Kids 10 & Under Free Event Schedule: Gates open - 10AM Racing - 12Noon Driver's […]

Joye In Aiken: The Joye of Jazz at The Willcox

The Willcox 100 Colleton Ave, Aiken, SC, United States

Joye in Aiken's signature event returns to the most spectacular jazz venue in South Carolina. Enjoy the ambience of this glamorous Gilded Age inn while listening to some of the […]

Event Series Big Bird’s Adventure

Big Bird’s Adventure

DuPont Planetarium 471 University Parkway, Aiken, SC, United States

Big 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 […]

Joye In Aiken: The Joye of Jazz at The Willcox

The Willcox 100 Colleton Ave, Aiken, SC, United States

Joye in Aiken's signature event returns to the most spectacular jazz venue in South Carolina. Enjoy the ambience of this glamorous Gilded Age inn while listening to some of the […]

Event Series Engineering ISS

Engineering ISS

DuPont Planetarium 471 University Parkway, Aiken, SC, United States

Engineering 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 […]

Event Series Sunstruck

Sunstruck

DuPont Planetarium 471 University Parkway, Aiken, SC, United States

Sunstruck will be shown on March 4, 11, 18 & 25 with showtime at 8:00pm. Explore the sun in all its glory as you take a journey to the center […]

Dog Walk for Charity

Aiken Steeplechase Racecourse 2020 Richland Avenue East, Aiken, SC, United States

The 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, […]

Aiken County Historical Museum Lecture Series

Aiken County Historical Museum 433 Newberry Street SW, Aiken, SC, United States

The lecture series is produced by the Friends of the Aiken County Historical Museum and will be held in the ballroom of the museum. Lecture Series Dates: February 19 February […]

Event Series Coloring for Adults

Coloring for Adults

Aiken County Public Library 314 Chesterfield St S, Aiken, SC, United States

Bring 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 […]

Event Series Story Time In The Gardens

Story Time In The Gardens

Rye Patch 100 Berrie Rd., Aiken, SC, United States

The City of Aiken Parks, Recreation, and Tourism Department is pleased to announce the return of Story Time, a cherished reading program that promotes literacy in our community's youth. The […]

SRP Park College Baseball Showcase

SRP Park 187 Railroad Ave., North Augusta, SC, United States

Come out to SRP Park for a College Baseball Showcase. Don't miss the Match Up on the River. Georgia Southern University vs. University of Georgia Tuesday, March 7th at 6:35pm […]