Spring Blooms with Things To Do Around Augusta
Families looking for a little local entertainment in the Augusta area are in luck. There are plenty of things to do around town this spring.
Take them out to the ballgame. An evening at SRP Park is only one of many options when confronting those who criticize the Augusta area for having nothing to do.
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Now that the Masters Tournament is over, things are getting back to normal. People who rented their homes have put everything back where it belongs. Those who went on vacation have washed and folded the laundry. Even those who stuck around have taken the moment needed to decompress from the excitement and crowds.
So, now what do we do?
Certainly, there are people with plans. Perhaps a summer wedding or family trip. Things aren’t actually going to slow down. Still there are people who think there’s nothing to do.
That is just not true.
There are many events scheduled and attractions to see in the Augusta area over the next few months.
So, as we see the end of the school year quickly approaching, and prepare for those dreaded words - “I’m bored” – on the horizon, here’s a look at events and attractions to keep even the most jaded occupied. If you’re still bored, we tried.
1301 Greene Street
Augusta, Georgia
10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Friday, April 25 and 26
Behind Shelia’s Baking Company
West Avenue and West Pine Grove
North Augusta, South Carolina
10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Saturday, April 26
1501 Aviation Way
Augusta, Georgia
Saturday, April 26
Sunday, April 27
Gates open at 9 a.m.
Newberry Street
Downtown Aiken
1 – 7 p.m. May 1 and 2
Columbia County Performing Arts Center
1000 Market Street
Evans, Georgia
8 p.m. Friday, May 2
The corner of Highway 25 & Highway 56
Waynesboro, Georgia
5 – 11 p.m. Friday, May 9
10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Saturday, May 10
Downtown Trenton, South Carolina
9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Saturday, June 21
Recurring events are plentiful in the area. Whether it is taking advantage of the summer sun or beating the heat indoors, there’s something for every inclination. These include:
SRP Park
187 Railroad Avenue
North Augusta, South Carolina
1005 Market Street
Evans, Georgia
9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Saturdays
419 Seventh Street
Augusta, Georgia
10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Wednesday – Saturday
Downtown Aiken
Thursday nights
15 8th Street
8 a.m. – 2 p.m. Every Saturday between the third Saturday in March and the third Saturday in November
115 Williamsburg Street
Aiken, South Carolina
7:30 – 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
1 Tenth Street
Augusta, Georgia
Noon – 5 p.m.
Hopelands Gardens
Aiken, South Carolina
6:30 p.m. every Monday April - June
Augusta has a wealth of live performance venues – from historic theaters to state-of-the-art performing arts centers. Despite the under-construction status of the James Brown Arena, the local area still has a host of touring acts coming through town. Among the scheduled shows are:
708 Broad Street
Augusta, Georgia
An Evening with Illusionist Rich Thomas
7: 30 p.m. May 31
A Brothers Revival, Featuring former Members of The Allman Brothers Band
7:30 p.m. June 14
Pam Tillis and Lorrie Morgan,
7:30 p.m. June 27
The Summer Beach Party featuring Chairmen of the Board, the Tams, and Tony Howard and the Motowners
7 p.m. July 12
The Miller also screens free throwback movies every Sunday with titles such as ‘Steel Magnolias,” “Back to The Future,” “Jaws,” and more. Movies start at 2 p.m.
1000 Market Street
Evans, Georgia
Newsboys
7 p.m. May 4
Gary Allan
7:30 p.m. May 8
Vince Gill
7:30 p.m. June 21
Brad Williams
7:00 p.m. July 10
Anne Wilson
7:00 p.m. July 12
Tom Segura
6:00 p.m. August 31
712 Telfair Street
Augusta, Georgia
Gladys Knight
7:30 p.m. April 23
Gaither Vocal Band
7:00 p.m. April 28
Alison Kraus & Union Station Featuring Jerry Douglas
7:30 p.m. April 29
Ian Munsick & Flatland Calvery
7:30 p.m. June 13
The Augusta area also offers great parks including Evans Towne Center Park, Langley Pond in Warrenville, Citizens Park in Aiken, and the Greenway in North Augusta.
There is a lot going on over the next few months, and things will only get busier as new events and concerts pop up. Keep an eye on AugustaToday.com. We will keep you updated all summer long with fun events, concerts, and things to do for the whole family.
