City of Aiken, South Carolina Parks, Recreation and Tourism

🎶 Mark Your Calendars for Next Monday! 🎶

The 52nd Annual Hopelands Concert Series continues with a special evening of live music featuring first-time Hopelands performers, Shiloh Woods & Chris Reed Music! 🌳🎸

Join us as these talented musicians make their Hopelands Concert Series debut and bring an unforgettable night of music to the gardens.

A special thank you to Breezeline for sponsoring the evening and helping make this community tradition possible! 💙

Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, family, friends, and a picnic, and enjoy a beautiful summer evening surrounded by great music and great company.

📅 Monday
⏰ 7:00 PM
📍 Hopelands Gardens

Parking is available at Hopelands Gardens, Rye Patch, and Green Boundary Club (780 Whiskey Road).

☔ In case of rain, the concert will move indoors to Odell Weeks Center Gym 2.

We can't wait to welcome Shiloh Woods & Chris Reed Music to the Hopelands stage and see everyone out for another wonderful night in the gardens! 🎶✨

🎉 Celebrate Juneteenth in Aiken! 🎉

Join the Friends of the Center for African American History, Art, and Culture tomorrow, Saturday, June 20, from 11 AM – 2 PM for Aiken's annual Juneteenth Celebration!

Held at the Center for African American History, Art, and Culture and Founder’s Park, this special event honors freedom, resilience, and achievement while bringing the community together for an afternoon of culture and celebration.

Enjoy:
🎶 Live musical performances
🎨 Local artists and cultural demonstrations
🛍️ Community vendors
🤝 Family-friendly activities and community fellowship

With hundreds attending each year, this has become one of Aiken's premier Juneteenth celebrations. Come experience the rich history, culture, and spirit of our community.

📍 Center for African American History, Art, and Culture & Founder's Park
🗓 Saturday, June 20
⏰ 11 AM – 2 PM

🍑☀️ Fresh Flavors of Summer Are Here! ☀️🍓

There’s no better place to spend your Saturday morning than the Aiken County Farmers Market! June is bringing some of the sweetest treats of the season, including juicy peaches, fresh berries, and a variety of locally grown fruits and vegetables straight from the farm.

While you shop, explore a great selection of local meats, baked goods, fresh flowers, handmade crafts, and more from our amazing vendors.

Come support local, stock up on fresh ingredients, and enjoy a taste of summer!

📅 Saturday
⏰ 7:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
📍 115 Williamsburg St. SE, Aiken

See you at the market! 🌻🛍️

Why do families love Family Game Night? 🎲✨

Because it’s more than just a night out — it’s a chance to unplug, connect, and make memories together! From grandparents to little ones, everyone can join in on the fun.

Families love Family Game Night because it’s:
💲 Affordable for the whole family
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Designed for all ages
🎯 Interactive and hands-on
😂 Filled with laughs, teamwork, and friendly competition
🏆 Packed with exciting games, challenges, and prizes

Whether you’re racing through Minute-to-Win-It challenges, cheering each other on, or just enjoying time together, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

Plus, with light refreshments and plenty of activities throughout the evening, it’s the perfect way to spend a summer night in Aiken! ☀️

📅 Join us Friday, August 7 from 6–8 PM at the Odell Weeks Activities Center.
💲$18 for a family of 4 or $5 for an individual (ALL AGES WELCOME!)
📝 Register today at coa.page/pfaa before spots fill up!

Looking for a peaceful way to stay active? 🌿
Join us next week for a FREE traditional yoga session at Hopelands Gardens—open to all ability levels.

🗓 Next Wednesday (4th Wednesday)
⏰ 9:00 AM
📍 Amphitheater across from the Hopelands Gardens stage

No registration needed—just show up and stretch it out with us!

Ready for some fall fun? Registration for our 2026 Fall Sports opens July 1-16! Choose from flag football, cheerleading, volleyball, and soccer ⚽

📍 First-time participants must register in person at Odell Weeks with a birth certificate. Returning players? Register online using the QR code!
👇
coa.page/pfaa
💲Cost: $85 | Scholarships available
🛑 No games Oct 5–9 (Fall Break)
Visit AikenFC.com for soccer sign-ups.

Congratulations to our 8U softball All-Stars for winning the Central District Championship this past weekend! 🏆🥎

🎺✨ What a Night at Hopelands! ✨🎺

Thank you, to The Experiment and the I-20 Horns, for bringing the energy and keeping the crowd dancing with an amazing performance at Hopelands Gardens last night! 🎶

A special thank you to Cumberland Village Independent Living for sponsoring the evening and for sharing fans with our concertgoers. With a warm summer evening in the gardens, they were definitely appreciated! ☀️🪭

And to everyone who came out and filled the lawn—thank you! Whether you brought a picnic, danced along to the music, or simply enjoyed the beautiful evening with family and friends, you helped make it another memorable night at the Hopelands Concert Series. 💚

We love seeing our community come together to enjoy live music in one of Aiken’s most beautiful settings. We can’t wait to do it all again next Monday!

🎶🌳💚✨

The sun's clocking out, but the market is just getting started!

Fresh After 5 is tonight at the Aiken County Farmers Market! Grab some fresh vegetables for tomorrow night dinner, browse local baker's sweet treats, and enjoy a summer evening filled with friendly faces.

📍 115 Williamsburg St. SE, Aiken
🕔 Tonight | 5–8 p.m.

🤠🎉 **Get Ready for a Boot-Scootin’ Good Time, Aiken!** 🎉🤠

The City of Aiken Parks, Recreation & Tourism Department invites you to our **Country Western Bingo Ball** on **Saturday, June 27, 2026**, from **4:30–7:30 p.m.** at the **Lessie B. Price Aiken Senior & Youth Center**!

🕓 **Doors Open:** 4:00 p.m.
👥 **Ages:** 50 and older only

Enjoy an evening of:
⭐ Bingo
🍽 Delicious Food
🎁 Fabulous Prizes
🤠 Country Western Fun

🎟 **Tickets**
• $15 Individual
• $25 Couple

📅 **Tickets available through June 19, 2026** at:
• **Odell Weeks Activities Center**
• **Smith-Hazel Recreation Center**
• **Lessie B. Price Aiken Senior & Youth Center**

Dust off your boots, grab your friends, and join us for an unforgettable evening of fun, fellowship, and friendly competition!

🤠✨ **Yeehaw! We’ll see you there!**