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Events in Aiken and North Augusta, South Carolina: concerts, shows, festivals, games, holiday lights and markets on our checked calendar, with this weekend first and every upcoming date below. Each date and price was read on the organizer’s own page.
15 upcoming events in Aiken on our checked calendar, next up: Aiken Fall Steeplechase (33rd running) (Oct 31); Experimental Relief (USC Aiken ten-minute play festival) (Nov 5); Jerron Paxton and Dennis Lichtman (Cultural Series) (Nov 17).
This list is rebuilt from our South Carolina events dataset (calendar last re-checked Oct 25, 2026). Every date and price was read on the organizer’s own page; “See event site” means the organizer does not publish one. Plans change, so check the organizer’s page before you drive.
Aiken This Weekend (Oct 31-Nov 1, 2026)
| Event | When | Where | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aiken Fall Steeplechase (33rd running) | Sat, Oct 31 | Aiken · Midlands | Patron ticket $47.25 (required for entry; children 10 and under free with an adult); more prices on the event page |
Upcoming Aiken Events
| Event | When | Where | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aiken Fall Steeplechase (33rd running) | Sat, Oct 31 | Aiken · Midlands | Patron ticket $47.25 (required for entry; children 10 and under free with an adult); more prices on the event page |
| Experimental Relief (USC Aiken ten-minute play festival) | Nov 5-8 (Nov 5-7 at 7:00 PM; Nov 8 at 2:00 PM) | Aiken · Midlands | Adults and non-USCA students $5 |
| Jerron Paxton and Dennis Lichtman (Cultural Series) | Tue, Nov 17 (7:00 PM) | Aiken · Midlands | See event site |
| Aiken Turkey Trot 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run (15th annual) | Thu, Nov 26 (1-mile fun run 8:00 AM; 5K 8:30 AM) | Aiken · Midlands | $20-$30 |
| 38th Annual Downtown Christmas Tree Lighting (Aiken) | Thu, Dec 3 (6:00 PM to 7:30 PM) | Aiken · Midlands | Free |
| 56th Annual Christmas Craft Show (Aiken) | Dec 4-5 (9:00 AM to 5:00 PM) | Aiken · Midlands | Free |
| USC Aiken men's basketball vs. Lander | Sat, Jan 2 (3:30 PM) | Aiken · Midlands | See event site |
| USC Aiken men's basketball vs. Augusta | Wed, Jan 13 (7:30 PM) | Aiken · Midlands | See event site |
| Carolina Series: Drama Cabaret (SC Governor's School for the Arts) | Sun, Jan 24 (2:00 PM) | Aiken · Midlands | Free |
| Mike Wiley's Breach of Peace (Cultural Series) | Tue, Feb 2 (7:00 PM) | Aiken · Midlands | See event site |
| Carolina Series: Dance Showcase and Visual Art Gallery | Sun, Feb 7 (3:00 PM) | Aiken · Midlands | Free |
| Winter Nocturne with pianist Spencer Myer and the Aiken Philharmonic | Thu, Feb 11 (7:00 PM) | Aiken · Midlands | See event site |
| UTP One Act Play Festival (USC Aiken) | Feb 17-20 (7:00 PM) | Aiken · Midlands | Adults $10; non-USCA students $7 |
| Carolina Series: Music Concert (SC Governor's School for the Arts) | Sun, Mar 14 (2:00 PM) | Aiken · Midlands | Free |
| Artrageous (Cultural Series) | Sun, Mar 21 (2:00 PM) | Aiken · Midlands | See event site |
Aiken Events By Month
- November 2026 3 in Aiken
- December 2026 2 in Aiken
- January 2027 3 in Aiken
- February 2027 4 in Aiken
- March 2027 2 in Aiken
More nearby: Midlands SC Events: Oct 2026 to Mar 2027.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is happening in Aiken this weekend?
The “This Weekend” list at the top of this page shows every one-off event on our Aiken calendar for the coming Saturday and Sunday. It changes on its own every week.
Where do these Aiken events come from?
From the organizers’ and venues’ own pages. Each event links to the page we read, and our South Carolina events dataset shows the date each row was checked.
Which towns does this page cover?
Aiken and North Augusta. Events elsewhere in the Midlands are on the Midlands events page.
How do I add an event in Aiken?
Send it through our submit an event form with a link to the organizer’s page. We check it there before it is listed.
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Sources
- Each event links to the organizer’s or venue’s own page, where its date and price were read.
- South Carolina events dataset and the venues dataset, each with a checked date per row.
How we check: editorial standards, corrections.
Cite this page: It's South Carolina, “Aiken SC Events”, itssouthcarolina.com/aiken-events/ (updated ). By the It's South Carolina editorial team. Free to quote with attribution and a link to this page; data and tables are licensed CC BY 4.0.