Kara's Blog ( Aiken, SC real estate, things to do, and other stuff!)

Hey there!  It's been awhile since I've added any updates - sorry.    It's time for the Hopelands Gardens Concerts! What: Hopelands Gardens Concert SeriesWhen:  Mondays in April at 6:30 pm              Mondays in May & June 7:00pm Where:  Hopelands Gardens schedule:4/16/18.  6:30pm:   Preston & W...

December is a magical time, and Aiken is no different!   So many things happening, check it out! www.AikenisMagical.com December Events:1st:  Downtown Christmas Tree Lighting  (Newberry Street) 1st - 31st:  Festival of Trees at the Depot    1st - 2nd:  Christmas Craft Show  (Odell Weeks) 1st - 2n...

It's beginning to look like Christmas here in Aiken SC!   Downtown is adorned with holly and lights, storefronts are dressed in holiday cheer, too.  What:  Christmas Tree LightingWhen:   December 1, 2017. 6pmWhere:   Newberry Street, Downtown Aiken SC                             this pic is the R...

 Happy Thanksgiving!If you are new to town and looking for something to do....  or maybe it's already your Thanksgiving tradition....   here's what's happening in Aiken! First up:Bloodies and Bagels,    - exactly what it sounds like, haha -  enjoy bloody mary's and bagels (with different cream ch...

Downtown Aiken merchants are keeping their shoppes open late to offer you a special pre-Christmas sneak peak!!  Stop by and check out the deals!shop where you play!  shop local! Participating Businesses:3 Monkeys Fine GiftsATS of AikenLionel Smith LTDKatherine By DesignBeyond BijouxPaisley Peacoc...

Not sure why, but for some reason Towns/Cities are not having Memorial Day Parades like they used to ...they are becoming a thing of the past :(  It's a shame.  Memorial Day is a time for us to say THANK YOU to our servicemen.  I always try to thank them when I see them.  They put their lives on ...

One of the most fun fundraising events in Aiken!  Fun because the celebrity waiter teams are raising money for Childrens Place, and they  will do anything (well, almost anything!!) for extra tips!!  It's a super fun event.  Dinner for a good cause! Even a chance to win a beautiful grand prize!  I...

April was a pretty good month for buyers and sellers :)     I recently searched our MLS for Aiken SC residential sales, between April 1 - 30, 2017,  here are the results: Statistics on 94 Listings Description Low High Average Median Total List Price $31,800 $699,000 $176,945 $160,538 $16,632,803 ...

Go fly a kite!  Yes, spring is here, and with it comes the Aiken Kite Festival!! Woo hoo!! Come on out and check out all of the creativity, and flying skills of the community :)   Fun for all ages!  What:  Aiken Kite Festival When:   Saturday, May 6, 2017Time:  10am - 3pm,  free kite flying! Wher...

Are you looking for something to do this Spring-Summer, in Aiken SC ?!  Look no further, your Monday nights are covered :)  it's time for concerts at Hopelands Gardens!  And they are free.  Yes, FREE! Concerts are held Monday nights, at Hopelands Gardens.   Whiskey Rd / Dupree.Bring a lawn chair,...