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...
Dates from Nov 27 until Jan 5See Details for specific dates and times.
HolidIce is a Synthetic Ice skating rink located in Citizens Park. Please come join us for Aiken's New Holiday Tradition!
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Dates from Nov 29 until Dec 21See Details for specific dates and times.
Carriage rides will be available in downtown every Friday from 5-8 p.m. and every Saturday from 2-5 p.m.
Dates from Dec 1 until Dec 22See Details for specific dates and times.
Composer and Pianist John Vaughn and Accomplished Vocalist Brooke Lundy have both relocated back to Aiken from Los Angeles and are excited to be bringing a musical flare of Old Hollywood Glamour to The Willcox during the Holiday Season!
Dates from Dec 3 until Jan 4See Details for specific dates and times.
Mr. Jingles Choo-Choo will be watching from a different diorama each week. A prize will be given for those who spot him!
Dates from Dec 5 until Jan 4See Details for specific dates and times.
Join us for the third annual Festival of Trees at the Aiken Visitors Center and Train Museum. Be sure to stop by on Thursday, December 5 at 4:00 p.m. as we light the trees. Vote for your favorite tree until Thursday, December 19. The winner will be announced on Friday, December 20.
Dates from Dec 14 until Dec 26See Details for specific dates and times.
The 28th Annual Christmas in Hopelands event will transform Hopelands Gardens in Aiken, South Carolina December 14-23, 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
Date: Dec 20
Get into the holiday spirit and join us for a fun-filled morning creating jumping elves and a holiday painting. Ages 4K - 4th grade.
This classic holiday tradition is sure to delight both young and old. Join Clara and the Nutcracker Prince for a magical sleigh ride through the snow to the Land of the Sweets for a whimsical and enchanting celebration with the Sugar Plum Fairy and her Cavalier.
Date: Dec 21
Join us as we celebrate Christmas at the Depot with Santa!
Spreading Holiday Cheer on Horseback through downtown Aiken. Stops at Trinity on Laurens and The Willcox.
Dates from Dec 21 until Dec 22See Details for specific dates and times.
Date: Dec 31
Calling all Flappers and Dappers! Put on your glad rags, done your feathers and fedoras and meet us in the juice joint for a swell night of shenanigans, delectable food and live music by Anybody’s Guess. Come and get your wiggle on with us as we ring in the NEW Roaring 20’s!! Complimentary buffet and champagne toast, prizes, balloow drop and more. It’s sure to be the Bee’s Knees!
Ring in the New Year with the decadence and glamour of the roaring 20’s with our New Year’s Eve Celebration at The Willcox. Enjoy this lavish celebration with your most shimmery flapper dress or your best 3 piece suit as we toast the New Year and celebrate our 10th Anniversary.
Walk the RED CARPET and channel your inner Old Hollywood Glamour! We're ringing in NYE Live with Alex Whalen and the Lost Dog! Countdown to 2020 and celebrate with the Highland Park Grille gang.
Date: Jan 1
Start your New Year's resolution out on the right foot and hit the Jungle Trail. Along the way, you will learn about nature and the park's history. This walk promises to be invigorating to the mind and body! The hike is free with paid park admission. Admission fees are $2/adult age 16 and up, free for children age 15 and under. Make sure to bring water, binoculars, insect repellent, hiking shoes, and a camera if you desire. Don't forget to dress for the weather!
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