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Upcoming Events and Activities in Aiken This January

A collection of exciting community events happening in Aiken this January.

News Summary

Aiken is filled with engaging events from January 15 to January 31, 2025, including senior meetings, gaming at the library, job fairs, and community celebrations. From arts workshops to musical nights, there’s something for everyone to enjoy throughout the month.

Exciting Events and Activities Coming Up in Aiken This January

Aiken is bustling with excitement mid-January, as the community gears up for a variety of engaging events and activities from January 15 to January 31, 2025. Whether you’re looking to socialize, learn something new, or just have a bit of fun, there’s something for everyone!

Kick Off the Fun on January 15

Start your Aiken adventure on **January 15**! If you’re a senior man, don’t miss the Aiken Senior Men’s Club meeting at Woodside Country Club at noon featuring the insightful guest speaker Mack Morris. He’ll share knowledge on **Critical Infrastructure Resilience** which you won’t want to overlook. The cost is a modest $27 without dessert or $31 if you want to indulge a little.

For those looking to get active, the Empowering Older Adults program at Aiken Senior Life Services focuses on preventing Type 2 Diabetes at **9:30 a.m.** Also, young and old alike can dive into the fun at the Gaming at the Library event. From **12:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.**, head over to Aiken County Public Library to enjoy some exciting Nintendo Switch and META VR games!

Bridge, Workshops, and Colorful Fun

If you enjoy card games, the weekly ACBL Bridge Game at the Lessie B. Price Aiken Senior and Youth Center will be held every Monday and Wednesday at **1 p.m.**. It’s a great opportunity to sharpen your skills or learn something new while meeting fellow bridge enthusiasts!

On **January 16**, don’t miss the Ancestry Workshop at Aiken County Public Library at **2:30 p.m.** But make sure to register beforehand! Later, you can unleash your inner artist during the Coloring for Grownups session from **2 p.m. to 4 p.m.**, held every Thursday. Just bring your own supplies and let those creative juices flow.

Job Fair and Musical Nights

Also taking place on January 16 is the S.C. Works Lower Savannah Job Fair at Horry Street Church of Christ from **10 a.m. to 1 p.m.** It’s a wonderful opportunity for anyone looking for new job prospects! If you’re in the mood for some live music, check out **4 Cats in the Doghouse**, a local jazz band performing at The Willcox from **7 p.m. to 9 p.m.**.

Flora and Community Spirit

Things really heat up on **January 18**, starting with the Aiken Camellia Society’s annual show at St. Thaddeus Episcopal Church from **noon to 4 p.m.** If you’re a green thumb, consider entering your blooms for judging between **7 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.** The same day, a Trash & Treasure Sale will benefit community mission work at First Christian Church from **9 a.m. to 1 p.m.**

On this busy day, the Metropolitan Opera Laffont Competition kicks off at **10 a.m.** at the Wright-Spears Center for the Arts, while theater lovers can catch the original play “Lobster Man” by Jonathan Cook at 7 p.m. at Etherredge Center—tickets are just $20!

Honoring MLK and More Workshops

Save some emotional energy for **January 26**, when Aiken celebrates the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with a community celebration at the USCA Convocation Center, beginning at **3 p.m.** This promises to be a moving event with guest speaker Christale Spain, aimed at promoting unity and remembrance.

As January wraps up, be sure to check out the Teen After Hours event on January 31 from **6 p.m. to 7 p.m.** at Aiken County Public Library, designed specially for teens in grades 6-12. Also, there’s a fantastic concert, A Night at the Copa, featuring Brandywine Brass at St. John’s Methodist Church at **7 p.m.** with free admission. It’s a brilliant way to close out an action-packed month!

And a gentle reminder: through the end of February, you can enjoy a round of golf at Chalk Mine for only $20—perfect for those looking to hit the links during the quieter months!

So, mark your calendars, Aiken! It’s going to be a vibrant and engaging end of January packed with activities sure to bring the community together.