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Aiken Events to Get Exicited About

AIKEN EVENTS & THINGS TO LOOK FORWARD TO

From live music and festivals to gardening, pickleball, equestrian events, and family fun, there’s always something happening in and around Aiken.

Check back often for upcoming events and recurring favorites!

REOCCURING EVENTS

Aiken Symphony Orchestra

Experience performances by Aiken’s full professional symphony orchestra throughout the year.

Click here to view the show schedule! 

Rick N. Osbon Amphitheater Dedication & Friday Night Live Music Series

Celebrate the opening of Aiken’s newest outdoor music venue with a dedication ceremony and inaugural concert featuring the Kenny George Band! Following the grand opening, enjoy free live music every Friday evening throughout the fall. Bring your lawn chairs and gather with friends and family for outdoor entertainment.

WHEN: The recurring Friday Night Live Music Series runs every Friday, October 23–November 27, from 6:00–9:00 PM.

WHERE: Rick N. Osbon Amphitheater at Aiken Towne Park, 2441 Whiskey Road, Aiken, SC

COST: FREE

Click here for more details! 

Pizza & Pickleball

Pizza Hut supplies the pizza—you supply the fun! Loaner paddles are available, and all skill levels are welcome.

WHEN: Every First Friday

WHERE: Virginia Acres Outdoor Pickleball Courts, 1745 Two Notch Rd, Aiken, SC

HOURS: October–April: 5:30–7:30 PM, and May–September: 6:00–8:00 PM

Click here for more details!

NOVEMBER

Foodees Fest

Come hungry and enjoy a weekend of food, shopping, and family-friendly fun at Foodees Fest. Explore more than 100 food vendors along with crafters and artisans throughout Downtown Augusta.

WHEN: November 6–8, 2026

  • Friday: 1:00–7:00 PM
  • Saturday–Sunday: 11:00 AM–7:00 PM

WHERE: Downtown Augusta, Augusta, GA

ADMISSION: FREE

Click here to learn more and register for free tickets.

Dirty Dancing: The Musical

Get ready to have the time of your life! Based on the beloved film, Dirty Dancing: The Musical brings Baby and Johnny’s unforgettable summer to the stage with live music, electrified dancing, romance, and the story you know and love.

WHEN: November 10–15, 2026

WHERE: Peace Center Concert Hall, 300 S Main Street, Greenville, SC

Click here to purchase tickets and learn more.

30th Annual Native American Indian Film & Video Festival

Celebrate the 30th anniversary of this long-running festival with a weekend of films, screenings, and conversations highlighting Indigenous storytelling and Native-made cinema. Additional film titles and schedules will be announced as the event approaches.

WHEN: November 12–15, 2026

WHERE: Nickelodeon Theatre, 1607 Main Street, Columbia, SC

Click here for more information about the festival.

Lights. Camera. Impact. – A Teal-Carpet Event

Join the Community Medical Clinic of Aiken County for an evening celebrating the impact of community healthcare. The event will highlight patient stories, celebrate community support, and raise funds to help provide lifesaving care.

WHEN: November 12 at 5:00 PM

WHERE: Newberry Hall, 117 Newberry Street SW, Aiken, SC

ADMISSION: See event organizers for ticket and event information.

INFO: cmaiken@gmail.com | 803-226-0630

Click here to learn more about the event.

NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet

Experience a breathtaking holiday production of NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet, featuring international dancers, spectacular costumes, acrobatics, towering puppets, and Tchaikovsky’s iconic score.

WHEN: November 20 at 7:00 PM

WHERE: Miller Theater, 708 Broad Street, Augusta, GA

Click here to purchase tickets and learn more.

DECEMBER

A Motown Christmas

Enjoy a holiday spectacular featuring world-class vocalists assembled from past and present members of some of Motown’s most legendary groups. The show combines classic Motown hits with favorite holiday songs, dazzling choreography, and unforgettable harmonies.

WHEN: December 1 at 7:00 PM

WHERE: Township Auditorium, 1703 Taylor Street, Columbia, SC

Click here to purchase tickets and learn more.

Leanne Morgan: The Time of Our Lives Tour

Get ready for an evening of comedy with Leanne Morgan as her The Time of Our Lives Tour comes to Columbia.

WHEN: December 4 at 7:00 PM

WHERE: Colonial Life Arena, 801 Lincoln Street, Columbia, SC

Click here to purchase tickets and learn more.

Veterans Card Signing at Good Girl Brewing

Help spread some holiday cheer to our veterans by signing cards while enjoying trivia, food, and drinks at Good Girl Brewing. Project Lifting Spirits will be on hand to collect cards for veterans.

WHEN: December 9 from 5:00–8:00 PM

WHERE: Good Girl Brewing Co., 880 Banks Mill Road SE, Aiken, SC

Click here for more information.

Aiken Philharmonic Presents The Nutcracker

For the first time in Aiken, a full cast of ballet dancers and a live orchestra will come together to perform Tchaikovsky’s beloved The Nutcracker. The Aiken Philharmonic will be joined by talented dancers from the Columbia Ballet School for this special holiday performance.

WHEN: December 17 at 7:00 PM

WHERE: Aiken High School Performing Arts Theater, 449 Rutland Drive, Aiken, SC

Click here for more information and tickets.

Columbia Anime-Fest 2026

Enjoy a day celebrating all things anime with panels, cosplay contests, an artist alley, vendors, and more. Whether you’re a longtime anime fan or new to Japanese pop culture, there will be something for everyone.

WHEN: December 27 from 10:00 AM–5:00 PM

WHERE: DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Columbia, 2100 Bush River Road, Columbia, SC

ADMISSION: Check the event website for current ticket information. Free parking and free admission for children under 11 were included in the information provided, but I could not independently verify those two details from the current official event listings.

Click here to learn more about Columbia Anime-Fest.

HAVE AN EVENT TO SHARE?

Know about an upcoming event that Woodside residents should know about?

Send the details to jordan@wppoa.com and help us keep our community calendar growing!