What: Storytime in the Gardens Where: Hopelands Gardens, 135 Dupree Place, Aiken, SC When: Tuesdays - March 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31 TIme: 4pm More info: 803.642.7631 For ages 8 and under. Every Tuesday - at the sand patio located near the Thoroughbred Racing Hall of Fame Museum, at Hopelands Gardens.
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03/09/2015
Aiken Triple Crown is upon us! Enjoy this Aiken Tradition! Saturday, March 14th - AIKEN TRIALS 73rd year! Where: Aiken Training Track. Two Notch Road. Gates open at 10, carriage parade starts at 1pm, first race starts at 2pm. Tickets: $10 each in advance, $15 at gate. VIP Tent Party - ticket
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03/09/2015
What: 2nd Annual Peeps diorama contest When: entries accepted Marcy 27 -31 Where: Aiken County Public Library. 314 Chesterfield Street SW, Aiiken SC. More info: 803.648.1438 Entry age groups: children grade 5 and under, teens greades 6-12, and adults. Create a literary themed diorama using
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03/08/2015
It's been happening for about a decade, and the next nature series is due to begin in January 2015! What: Nature Series. 19 Seminars and field trips are planned! Where: Birds & Butterflies - Laurens Street NE, Aiken SC - Downtown Aiken. When: multiple events throughout the year. - some of t
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12/15/2014
Aiken is one of the prettiest places to live (if you can't be at the beach or in the mountains!).. I'm lucky to live near South Boundary Avenue - one of the pretties streets in town. Lined with Live Oaks that create a beautiful leafy canopy. The perfect place for a stroll, and USA Today agrees
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12/04/2014
We've been decking the halls, streets and shop windows, now it's time to light the Christmas tree! Our tree is located in the center of Downtown Aiken, at the intersection of Richland Ave and Laurens Street - it sits atop the fountain! Come join the community in singing Christmas Carols and wel
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11/29/2014
Aiken SC is unlike any other place I have ever lived - we have Hitchcock Woods, over 2100 acres in the center of town (it's 3 times the size of NY's Central Park, y'all!!) - Aiken Hounds hold fox hunts in the 'woods', we have an annual horse show in the 'woods'. and most importantly, the annual
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11/24/2014
It's that time of year - time for the annual Salley Chitlin Strut! This the 49th!!Come one, come all and enjoy! For many this is an annual tradition -- give it a try and maybe it will become one of your family traditions, too :) - more than chitlins, enjoy turkey legs, other food items, handm
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11/23/2014
Here's something fun to do with the kids! Enjoy a movie at the Train Museum :) Start a tradition, make some memories, have some fun. Aiken, the best little city I know! What: Movie viewing - "The Polar Express" Where: Aiken Train Depot, Park Ave SE, Downtown Aiken SC (Aiken Visitors Cente
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11/23/2014
Aiken did it again!! Our awesome city was chosen by 'Where to Retire' magazine as one of the top Cities...this is our 5th time to be selected! It really is a cool little city with something for everyone - not just retirees :) Check out the magazine on the news stand, or read more about it no
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10/20/2014