Fresh Wreath Making

Date: Oct 5

Join the owner of Cloudberry and Willow Floral Design to inspire your creativity and come make a beautiful fresh bespoke wreath

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Pumpkin Decorating Contest

Dates from Oct 13 until Oct 30
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Come on down to the Train Depot and pick up a pumpkin to decorate. Take it home and paint it (children ages 5-8) or carve it (children ages 9-12). One winner from each category will be
chosen and receive a prize.

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Banksia After Dark

Date: Oct 16

The "Banksia After Dark event returns to the Aiken County Historical Museum ... online. For the first time ever, our Spooky Tours program is going virtual! Join us for "Virtual Villains" as we tell gruesome stories from Aiken County's past on Friday, October 16th via Zoom. Tickets will be $10/household. Proceeds to benefit the Aiken County Historical Museum.

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Thanksgiving Story Time

Date: Nov 10

Come out and listen to Thanksgiving stories about sharing together. 

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Creative Saturday Youth Workshop: Christmas Tree Decoration

Date: Nov 14

Using handbuilding techniques, create a tree decoration that can be lit with a candle.

Ages:  5th - 8th grades

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Winter Cardinal on Basswood

Date: Nov 16

Paint a beautiful cardinal on a piece of basswood in this winter scene.

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Holiday Card - Printmaking

Date: Nov 21

Make your own holiday cards to send to friends & family. Create your own print by carving on block linoleum. Bring your own idea or use ideas provided. 12 blank cards & envelopes provided.

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Christmas Crafts at The Market

Date: Nov 28

Do some Christmas shopping at the Aiken County Farmers Market!

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Small Business Saturday

Date: Nov 28

Small Business Saturday is a day to celebrate and support small businesses.

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Christmas in Hopelands 2020

Dates from Dec 1 until Dec 23
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The Annual Christmas in Hopelands event will transform Hopelands Gardens in Aiken, South Carolina December 12-23, and 26 from 6:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. An enchanting walk-through light exhibit with over 100,000 lights.

Photo Credit: Mark Hudson

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Night of 1,000 Lights

Date: Dec 3

Luminaries will line the streets of beautiful Downtown Aiken. 

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Festival of Trees

Dates from Dec 4 until Jan 2
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Join us for the fourth annual Festival of Trees at the Aiken Visitors Center and Train Museum. Be sure to stop by on Thursday, December 3 at 4:00 p.m. as we light the trees. Vote for your favorite tree until Friday, December 18. The winner will be announced on Sunday, December 20.

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Christmas Craft Show

Dates from Dec 4 until Dec 5
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The show features crafts with over 100 talented artisans from across the Southeast. There are sure to be crafts for everyone’s style, taste, and budget. The Christmas Craft Show is a great place to shop for you holiday gifts and décor.

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Annual Downtown Tree Lighting

Date: Dec 4

Join us as we celebrate the holidays with a special evening on Newberry Street in downtown Aiken.

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Fresh Wreath Making Holiday Workshop

Date: Dec 4

Join the owner of Cloudberry and Willow Floral Design to inspire your creativity and come make a beautiful fresh bespoke wreath

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Fresh Winter Wreath Making

Date: Dec 5

Join the owner of Cloudberry and Willow Floral Design to inspire your creativity and come make a beautiful fresh bespoke wreath.

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Polar Express

Dates from Dec 5 until Dec 6
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Pull out those Christmas pajamas, a soft blanket and a pillow and join us for a showing of The Polar Express!

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Set of Hand Painted Wine Glasses

Date: Dec 7

Make your own set of personalized wine glasses in just one morning. Dishwasher safe. Many holiday images to choose from. Great for your home or to give as a gift.

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Breakfast and a Book

Date: Dec 12

Fun-fi lled morning with the Clauses! Come enjoy breakfast and make holiday crafts. Mrs. Claus will read holiday stories to all the children and give away a free book to every family in attendance. But don’t leave just yet because Santa is making a special appearance to listen to everyone’s holiday wishes!

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Paint a Set of Hand Painted Holiday Wine Glasses

Date: Dec 12

Make your own set of personalized wine glasses in just one morning. Dishwasher safe. Many holiday images to choose from. Great for your home or to give as a gift

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Aiken Symphony Orchestra presents 'Home for the Holidays'

Date: Dec 12

The Aiken Symphony Orchestra delights in making this concert an annual tradition for the Aiken community. The afternoon will be filled with all your favorite holiday melodies as well as the added bonus of including two of Aiken’s beloved groups, the Aiken Choral Society and the Aiken Civic Ballet.

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Christmas Fun Camp 2020

Date: Dec 19

Get into the holiday spirit and join us for a fun-filled morning painting, creating and having a good time!
Ages 4K - 4th grade.

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Santa at the Depot

Date: Dec 19

Join us as we celebrate Christmas at the Depot with Santa!

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Virtual Kiddie Countdown

Date: Dec 31

Bring in the New Year with your family, friends, and the PRT STAFF! Kiddie Countdown is scheduled for New Year’s Eve. The countdown will be virtual, and you can purchase our New Year’s Eve programming box. The package will include hats, noisemakers, sparkling grape juice, & other unique items. Please tune in to watch our videos throughout the evening with a ball drop at 9 p.m.
Thursday, December 31, 2020

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