--- title: "Aiken Events" url: https://www.hereaiken.com/events-aiken-sc/ date: 2026-05-28T21:35:00-04:00 modified: 2026-06-01T14:49:31-04:00 author: "" site: "HERE Aiken" attribution: "HERE Aiken" --- # Aiken Events *Source: [HERE Aiken](https://www.hereaiken.com/events-aiken-sc/) — May 28, 2026 by * HERE Aiken Events # Aiken Events Weekday thru Weekend — We Got It All Aiken's community events hub — pulled daily from Aiken County, Aiken Technical College, Aiken County Public Library (ABBE), USC Aiken, and Visit Aiken. County government, civic & municipal, college events, workshops, and continuing education, all in one place. Real sources. No guesswork. County GovernmentCivic & MunicipalCollege EventsWorkshopsContinuing EducationLibrary ProgramsStory TimeFree Workshops 8 Upcoming Events 5 This Week 4 Categories Updated Thursday, June 18, 2026 | Sources: Aiken County, Aiken Technical College, Aiken County Public Library (ABBE), USC Aiken, Visit Aiken Events Sponsor Want your business in front of every event-goer in Aiken? Sponsor the Events Page. [Learn More](/advertise/) The Aiken events calendar is pulled directly from 5 authoritative local sources: Aiken County, Aiken Technical College, Aiken County Public Library (ABBE), USC Aiken, and Visit Aiken. We don't scrape Facebook Pages. We don't synthesize fake recurring events. Every listing here points back to a real organization with a real public calendar, refreshed daily. On any given week in Aiken, you'll find city council meetings and public hearings; college lectures, workshops, and concerts; free library programs and story time; and downtown festivals, art walks, and seasonal markets. Filter by category to narrow the calendar to what fits your week. Each event card tells you where it's held, whether it's free or ticketed, and links back to the host organization for tickets or RSVPs. Aiken's seasonal rhythm gives families clear anchor points all year. Spring brings outdoor festivals and farmers markets. Summer fills with concert series, youth sports tournaments, and library reading programs. Fall lights up downtown with art walks and harvest festivals. Winter shifts to holiday parades, tree lightings, and indoor performing arts. The calendar fills January through December. HEREAiken covers every corner of that calendar: weekend roundups, free-vs-ticketed breakdowns, and family-friendly filters. We track food-truck festivals, pop-up markets, and neighborhood events so nothing gets missed. If it's happening in Aiken this weekend, it's HERE. Have an event we're missing? Submit it free below. This Week in Aiken ## Events Happening This Week Jun 18 ART OF WORDS Poets' Open Mic with Big Bailey and CathyB education [Event Details](https://www.abbe-lib.org/events/art-of-words-poets-open-mic-24/) Jun 18 Live Music: Amp the Alley mixed [Event Details](https://www.visitaikensc.com/event/live-music-amp-the-alley-2026-06-18/) Jun 18 Test & Tune - Carolina Dragway mixed [Event Details](https://www.visitaikensc.com/event/test-tune-carolina-dragway-2026-06-18/) Jun 20 Wagener Polo Club: USPA Congressional Cup 6 Goal mixed [Event Details](https://www.visitaikensc.com/event/wagener-polo-club-uspa-congressional-cup-6-goal/) Jun 20 New Bridge Polo: Tommy Hitchcock Memorial 8 Goal mixed [Event Details](https://www.visitaikensc.com/event/new-bridge-polo-tommy-hitchcock-memorial-8-goal/) Full Events Calendar ## Upcoming Aiken Area Events All Events (8) mixed (18) Civic & Municipal (17) education (4) Chamber & Networking (0) Jun 18 ART OF WORDS Poets' Open Mic with Big Bailey and CathyB education [Event Details](https://www.abbe-lib.org/events/art-of-words-poets-open-mic-24/) Source: Aiken County Public Library (ABBE) Jun 18 Live Music: Amp the Alley mixed [Event Details](https://www.visitaikensc.com/event/live-music-amp-the-alley-2026-06-18/) Source: Visit Aiken Jun 18 Test & Tune - Carolina Dragway mixed [Event Details](https://www.visitaikensc.com/event/test-tune-carolina-dragway-2026-06-18/) Source: Visit Aiken Jun 20 Wagener Polo Club: USPA Congressional Cup 6 Goal mixed [Event Details](https://www.visitaikensc.com/event/wagener-polo-club-uspa-congressional-cup-6-goal/) Source: Visit Aiken Jun 20 New Bridge Polo: Tommy Hitchcock Memorial 8 Goal mixed [Event Details](https://www.visitaikensc.com/event/new-bridge-polo-tommy-hitchcock-memorial-8-goal/) Source: Visit Aiken Aug 6 Master Gardener Volunteer Training Info Session — Lexington/Aiken **Clemson Extension — Aiken County Office** — 1555 Richland Ave E, Aiken, SC 29801 | 12:30 PM – 4:30 PM | Course tuition varies — info session free [Event Details](https://www.clemson.edu/extension/mg/) Source: Clemson Cooperative Extension Feb 26 Southern Home & Garden Show — 2027 Three-Day Expo **TD Convention Center (regional show — CSRA visitors welcome)** — 1 Exposition Dr, Greenville, SC 29607 | Fri 10 AM – 7 PM · Sat 10 AM – 7 PM · Sun 12 PM – 5 PM | Adults $8 · Seniors $5 · Under 12 FREE [Event Details](https://southernhomeandgardenshow.com) Source: Southern Home & Garden Show May 15 The Aiken Garden Show — Six Featured Gardens Open **Aiken County Historical Museum** — 433 Newberry St SW, Aiken, SC 29801 | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM | $30 advance / $35 day-of [Event Details](https://www.aikencountysc.gov/Calendar.aspx) Source: Aiken County Events Calendar Sponsor Put your brand at the center of Aiken's event calendar — 100% of event-seekers see this spot. [Sponsor This Section](/advertise/) Events Coverage ## Latest Event Stories [Tony Awards Ceremony Spotlights Broadway, Resonates With Aiken's Arts Community The 79th annual Tony Awards ceremony is scheduled for Sunday evening, June 7, at Radio City Music Hall in New... June 7, 2026](https://www.hereaiken.com/2026/06/07/tony-awards-ceremony-spotlights-broadway-resonates-aikens/) [Hollywood Consolidation Debate Resonates Locally as Paramount-Skydance Deal Faces Scrutiny Hollywood workers rallied this weekend against the proposed merger of Paramount and Skydance, voicing concerns that further consolidation in the... June 7, 2026](https://www.hereaiken.com/2026/06/07/hollywood-consolidation-debate-resonates-locally-paramount/) Community Events ## Submit Your Event to Aiken ### Free Community Event Listing Church socials, car washes, bake sales, block parties, fundraisers, community meetings, school activities — if it is happening in Aiken or the Central Savannah River Area (CSRA), it belongs here. Submit your event and we will publish qualifying community events at no charge. Business events, corporate functions, and promotional events may qualify for our sponsored event placement. Church Events Fundraisers Community Meetings School Activities Sports Arts and Culture Festivals Neighborhood Business Events Promote your corporate event, grand opening, or business function to the Aiken community. [Paid Options](/corporate-communication/) Tell Aiken What's Happening Qualifying community events are published free within 24 hours. Event Name * Event Date * Event Type * Select type... Church / Faith Event Youth / School Fundraiser Community Meeting Neighborhood Event Sports / Recreation Arts and Culture Food and Market Charity / Nonprofit Other Time Location / Address * Brief Description Your Name Contact Email Event Website or Registration Link Submit My Event Qualifying community events are published free. We review all submissions within 24 hours. For businesses, [see our paid options](/corporate-communication/). What's Happening ## Aiken Events: Questions and Answers What events are happening in Aiken this week?+ Aiken's weekly events calendar includes business networking, chamber events, college activities, church events, community meetings, and festivals. Events are sourced directly from local colleges, the City of Aiken, and local chambers of commerce. Scroll up to the "This Week" section for the latest. How do I submit a community event to HERE Aiken?+ Use the "Submit Your Event" form on this page. Qualifying community events — church socials, fundraisers, school activities, neighborhood events — are published free within 24 hours. Business events and corporate functions may qualify for sponsored event placement through our paid options. Where do you get your event listings?+ We source events directly from local colleges, chambers of commerce, the City of Aiken's official calendar, community submissions, and verified local news. Every event is real and verified — we do not use automated AI-generated event listings. Is it free to list my event?+ Yes. Community events — church events, school fundraisers, neighborhood block parties, charity drives, and similar non-commercial events — are listed free. Business promotions, corporate events, and grand openings can be featured through our sponsored event packages. What types of events can I find here?+ Our events calendar covers chamber and networking events, college and university activities, community and government meetings, conferences and expos, career and workforce events, workshops and training, young professionals gatherings, church services, youth sports, festivals, fundraisers, and more across Aiken and the greater Central Savannah River Area (CSRA). How often is the events calendar updated?+ Our events calendar is updated daily. New events from verified sources are added as they are announced, and community submissions are reviewed and published within 24 hours.