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Downtown Tree Lighting Moved to Thursday, November 30!

Aiken, SC – “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year” to “Rock Around the Christmas Tree!” Due to pending inclement weather, the City of Aiken Parks, Recreation & Tourism Department will now be hosting the 35th annual Downtown Tree Lighting on Thursday, November 30, 2023 from 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm This event will still take place on Newberry Street in Historic Downtown Aiken. Make sure you download the Aiken Explorer app or text “AIKENRAINALERT” to 91896 to get the latest event updates.

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