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Ongoing
- Evans on Ice will run through Jan. 15, 2024 at Evans Towne Center Park. For more information, visit https://evansonice.com.
- Bela Family Dentistry will donate a smile makeover to a veteran. To nominate a veteran, submit a photo of his/her smile and a short nomination story at https://www.beladentistry.com/veteran-smile-makeover/. The nomination deadline is Dec. 18, and the winner will be announced on Dec. 25. Bela Family Dentistry locations include Augusta, Aiken, Edgefield, Wagener, Lexington, Newberry and Columbia, S.C.
- The Holiday Market at the Marina will start Nov. 12 and will be held every Sunday through Dec. 17 from noon to 4 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 3
- The Columbia County Christmas parade is scheduled to begin at 3 p.m. For more information and updates on cancellation, visit columbiacountyga.gov.
- The 50th annual Edgefield Christmas parade will take place from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, visit https://www.exploreedgefield.com/event/50th-annual-edgefield-christmas-parade-1.
- Town of Jackson Christmas parade will take place at 2 p.m. on Highway 125 in Jackson. For more information, visit https://www.jackson-sc.gov/news-events.
- Joye to the World holiday concert will take place from 3 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. at the USC Aiken Etherredge Center. For more information, visit https://www.joyeinaiken.com.
- The Aiken Christmas parade will be from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. in downtown Aiken. For more information, visit https://www.visitaikensc.com/event/downtown-christmas-parade/.
Tuesday, Dec. 5
- The Columbia County Public Facility Authority will meet at 4 p.m. in the Commissioners conference room of building B at the Evans Government Center complex.
- The Columbia County Board of Commissioners will meet for a regular meeting at 6 p.m. in the auditorium at the Evans Government Center complex.
- The Augusta Commission will meet at 2 p.m. in the commission chambers at the Augusta Municipal Building.
Thursday, Dec. 7
- The Columbia County Planning will meet for a regular meeting at 6 p.m. in the auditorium at the Evans Government Center complex.
Friday, Dec. 8
- Grovetown Christmas Festival will be held from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Liberty Park. There will be vendors, live entertainment, a train ride and the Christmas tree lighting. For more information, visit the City of Grovetown website or call Grovetown Leisure and Recreation at 706-863-4576, ext. 307.
Saturday, Dec. 9
- Christmas in Harlem will take place on Saturday, Dec. 9 in downtown Harlem. Vendors will be out from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., the parade will be at 6 p.m. and the tree lighting will take place at 6:30 p.m. For more information, visit harlemga.org or Facebook.
- Thomson Christmas parade will be from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. For details, visit visitthomsonga.com.
- Wagener Christmas parade will be held at 11 a.m. For more information, visit https://www.wagenersc.com/event/hometown-holiday-christmas-parade-0.
- The Augusta Christmas parade will take place at 1 p.m. in downtown Augusta. For more information, visit the Facebook event.
- The City of Augusta Christmas light up spectacular and tree lighting event will take place from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the Augusta Common. The tree lighting and a fireworks show will begin at 6:15 p.m. The activities will include a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus, a train ride, crafts, the mayor’s Christmas card contest and entertainment from local schools. For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=658591133124931&set=a.177007307949985.
- Tinseltown Forest will take place at 336 Georgia Ave. in North Augusta from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Enjoy fresh cut fir trees and wreaths, s’mores, beverages and more. For more information, visit the Downtown North Augusta Facebook page.
- The Augusta Choral Society will present a Christmas Concert at Saint Paul’s Church, 605 Reynolds St. at 7:30pm. Music selections will be portions of Handel’s “Messiah” and “The Ballad of the Brown King” by Margaret Bonds. Tickets may be purchased online at augustacs.org or at the door the night of the concert.
Sunday, Dec. 10
- Christmas at First Sunday, will take place at 6:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary of First Baptist Church of Augusta, 3500 Walton way as the church celebrate Christmas with music from our Adult Choir and orchestra. This free, family friendly concert will be sure to help celebrate the season.
- The North Augusta Christmas parade will be Sunday, Dec. 3 at 3 p.m. in downtown North Augusta. For more information, visit the North Augusta Lions Club Facebook page.
Friday, Dec. 15
- The Augusta Ballet will present The Nutcracker at 7 p.m. at the Columbia County Performing Arts Center. For tickets, visit https://www.thecenterofcc.com/event/augusta-ballet-presents-the-nutcracker/.
- The Christmas Trail will take place from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at 4207 Wheeler Road in Martinez. This is a walk through Christmas experience with lights, carolers, food and more. This event is free to the public. For more information, visit the Facebook event page.
Saturday, Dec. 16
- The Hoofbeats & Christmas Carols parade will take place in downtown Aiken. Visit the Hoofbeats & Christmas Carols parade Facebook page for details.
- The Nutcracker Tea will take place at the Aiken Historical Museum at 1 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. Parents and children can dress up and meet cast members of the Aiken Civic Ballet’s performance of the Nutcracker. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit https://www.tickettailor.com/events/aikencivicballetcompany/1058444?ref=website#.
- The Christmas Trail will take place from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at 4207 Wheeler Road in Martinez. This is a walk through Christmas experience with lights, carolers, food and more. This event is free to the public. For more information, visit the Facebook event page.
- Appling Christmas Festival will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in downtown Appling.
Sunday, Dec. 17
- The Nutcracker Tea will take place at the Aiken Historical Museum at 1 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. Parents and children can dress up and meet cast members of the Aiken Civic Ballet’s performance of the Nutcracker. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit https://www.tickettailor.com/events/aikencivicballetcompany/1058444?ref=website#.
- The Harlem Globetrotters World Tour will take place at 5 p.m. at the James Brown Arena. For tickets, visit https://www.augustaentertainmentcomplex.com/events-tickets/.
