Christmas at Hopelands
Experience the magic of the holidays at Hopelands Gardens during Christmas in Hopelands. This beloved Aiken tradition transforms the gardens into a winter wonderland with more than 100,000 twinkling lights illuminating the pathways and landscapes. Guests of all ages can stroll through the beautifully decorated grounds, enjoy holiday music, and take in the festive atmosphere. Admission is free, and donations are accepted to help support this community event.
Performance Schedule:
- Saturday, December 13th – Aiken tuba Christmas
- Sunday, December 14th – South Carolina Brass Band
- Monday, December 15th – Aiken High Jazz Band
- Tuesday, December 16th – HCA Band, Family & Friends
- Wednesday, December 17th – The Aiken High School Hornets
- Thursday, December 18th – East Aiken School of Arts
- Friday, December 19th – Sheriffs Pipes and Drums
- Saturday, December 20th – Renovate Ballet
- Sunday, December 21st – Suzuki Strings
- Monday, December 22nd – Southern Elite Cloggers
- Tuesday, December 23rd – Josh Martin
All guests should use the shuttle service to Hopelands, which runs continuously from Citizens Park, located at 1060 Banks Mill Road, from 5:45 pm – 8:45 pm each night. The last shuttle leaves Citizens Park at 8:45 pm. General public parking is not allowed at Hopelands, Rye Patch,
Fermata Club, or Green Boundary Club. Handicapped parking is available at 135 Dupree Place. There is no cost to enter the event or to utilize the shuttle service.