Aiken is Magical - Visit Aiken SC

The City of Aiken is the perfect place to begin a Holiday Tradition. Christmas in Aiken means exciting holiday packages, magical events, festive shopping + dining experiences, caroling on the street corners and so much more...

Experience the Magic of Aiken! This your chance to win a getaway to Aiken, SC to enjoy decadent dining, exciting events and small town charm!

Calendar Of Events

Polar Express

Dates from Nov 16 until Nov 17
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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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Bloodies and Bagels

Date: Nov 22

The Bloodies and Bagels event will be held on the lawn of the Aiken County Historical Museum.

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Blessing of the Hounds

Date: Nov 22

This ceremony pays homage to the various traditions of foxhunting, to the heritage of Aiken’s historic hunt culture, and to the skilled hounds that make this sport so engaging.

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One Table

Date: Nov 22

This Thanksgiving Dinner is open to the entire community, located in the Alley in beautiful Downtown Aiken.

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Holiday Clay Workshop (multi-age)

Date: Nov 24

Join us for a multi-age holiday clay workshop where students will make a Christmas angel and snowflake ornament.

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Christmas Craft Show

Dates from Nov 30 until Dec 1
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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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30th Annual Downtown Tree Lighting

Date: Nov 30

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

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ACS 6th Annual Madrigal Dinner "A Renaissance Yuletide Feast"

Date: Nov 30

Aiken Choral Society Invites you to renaissance yuletide madrigal feast with entertainment and merriment at the Reserve Club in Woodiside Plantation. Entertainment featured including Aiken Community Theatre Youth Wing, Carl Purdy’s instrumentalists, David Brown.

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Festival of Trees

Dates from Dec 1 until Dec 29
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Join us for the second annual Festival of Trees at the Aiken Visitors Center and Train Museum December 1st - December 29th!

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Drive-A-Train

Dates from Dec 1 until Dec 29
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Painting to Christmas Card Workshop

Date: Dec 1

In this popular class, students will follow Sharon step-by-step through an Aiken winter scene, with the final painting to become
your own Christmas Cards when ordered through a local print shop.

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Storytime with Mrs. Claus

Date: Dec 4

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Night of 1,000 Lights

Date: Dec 6

Luminaries will line the streets of beautiful Downtown Aiken.

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Christmas Crafts at The Market

Dates from Dec 8 until Dec 16
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Do some Christmas shopping at the Aiken County Farmers Market!

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Jaycees Christmas Parade

Date: Dec 9

Join us for the annual Aiken Jaycees Christmas parade in Downtown Aiken!

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Aiken Symphony Orchestra presents 'Home for the Holidays'

Date: Dec 9

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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Friday Night Fun (Parent Date Night) - Mickey's Christmas

Date: Dec 14

For ages K-5th grade, come watch Mickey’s Twice upon a Christmas movie on our big screen and create an art related masterpiece while parents enjoy a leisurely evening downtown.

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