# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Christmas in Hopelands 
- **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 23 Dec, 2025 at 06:00 pm – Tue, 23 Dec, 2025 at 09:30 pm
- **Event Description**: ? City of Aiken Presents the 34th Annual Christmas in Hopelands ?

? December 13 – 23, 2025
? 6:00 PM – 9:30 PM nightly
? Hopelands Gardens, 135 Dupree Place, Aiken, SC
? Free shuttle from Citizens Park (1060 Banks Mill Rd)

✨ Experience the Magic of the Season!
Join us for one of Aiken’s most beloved holiday traditions as Hopelands Gardens transforms into a sparkling winter wonderland filled with over 100,000 twinkling lights and more than two miles of illuminated pathways.

Enjoy a peaceful evening stroll with friends and family while sipping hot cocoa, munching on cookies, and soaking in the sights and sounds of the holidays.

? Festive Fun for the Whole Family

Visit the Doll House, Clifford S. Gerde Carriage Museum, Aiken Thoroughbred Racing Hall of Fame, and Rye Patch Stables — all beautifully decorated for the season!

Stop by Rye Patch for s’mores, available for a $5 donation benefiting Helping Hands. Roast marshmallows, enjoy children’s crafts, and meet Santa Claus for a photo opportunity! ?
(Children must be accompanied by an adult.)

☕ Complimentary Refreshments
Enjoy hot cocoa, cider, and cookies served in the Hall of Fame Courtyard and outside the Guest Cottage.

? Live Entertainment – Nightly at 7:00 PM
Bring a blanket and enjoy performances on the Roland H. Windham Performing Arts Stage!

Performance Schedule:
? Sat, Dec 13 – Aiken Tuba Christmas
? Sun, Dec 14 – South Carolina Brass Band
? Mon, Dec 15 – Aiken High Jazz Band
? Tue, Dec 16 – HCA Band, Family & Friends
? Wed, Dec 17 – Aiken High School Hornets
? Thu, Dec 18 – East Aiken School of the Arts
? Fri, Dec 19 – Sheriff’s Pipes and Drums
? Sat, Dec 20 – Renovate Ballet
? Sun, Dec 21 – Suzuki Strings
? Mon, Dec 22 – Southern Elite Cloggers
? Tue, Dec 23 – Josh Martin

(Performers subject to change.)

? Parking & Shuttle Information
All guests must use the free shuttle service from Citizens Park (1060 Banks Mill Rd).

Shuttles run continuously from 5:45 PM – 8:45 PM

Last shuttle leaves Citizens Park at 8:45 PM

No public parking is allowed at Hopelands, Rye Patch, Fermata Club, or Green Boundary Club

Handicapped parking available at 135 Dupree Place

✨ Lights-Only Nights
Couldn’t make it during the main event? Visit December 27 & 28 for Lights-Only Nights — stroll the gardens and enjoy the displays without additional activities.
? Parking for these nights available at Rye Patch (100 Berrie Rd) and Hopelands Gardens (135 Dupree Pl).

? Admission & Donations
Christmas in Hopelands is free and open to the public!
? Donations are welcomed and can be made at event entrances or mailed to:
City of Aiken Parks, Recreation & Tourism Department
P.O. Box 1177, Aiken, SC 29802

? Thank You to Our Sponsors!
A special thanks to Aiken Physicians Alliance, Nothing Bundt Cakes, Southern Recipe, Chick-fil-A, and Breezeline for helping make this event possible!

Interested in sponsoring or volunteering?
? Call 803-642-7650 to learn more.

☔ Weather Updates
In case of inclement weather, the event may be canceled.
? Get updates by calling the Rain Out Hotline (803-643-4661) or text AIKENRAINALERT to 91896 for notifications.

?✨ Bring your family, bundle up, and make magical memories at the 34th Annual Christmas in Hopelands! ✨?
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/aiken/christmas-in-hopelands/200029395812528
- **Event Categories**: entertainment, christmas, music, nonprofit, performances, holiday, sports, art, jazz, volunteering, pictures-with-santa
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 12

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: http://facebook.com/200029395812528?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=aiken-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Aiken
- **state**: SC
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Hopelands Gardens
- **lat**: 33.548127083047
- **long**: -81.723099787588
- **full address**: Hopelands Gardens, 215 Dupree Pl SW, Aiken, SC 29801-4813, United States

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Hopelands Gardens (https://allevents.in/org/hopelands-gardens/25946969)

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: banner
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/cf97831088dc85afaa09f37c8bd0648d99a3017ccd84a4f8ade5e6cb7e18fd88-rimg-w1200-h675-dc4a7392-gmir?v=1766460565
- **Alt text**: thumbnail
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/3cae62dd6a9b16d824443e674c2b2678196dc650e143216afe54ec67bb4435d8-rimg-w300-h300-dc4a7393-gmir?v=1766460568

## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Tue, 23 Dec, 2025 at 06:00 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Hopelands Gardens, 215 Dupree Pl SW, Aiken, SC 29801-4813, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Hopelands Gardens
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** entertainment, christmas, music, nonprofit, performances, holiday, sports, art, jazz, volunteering, pictures-with-santa
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Christmas in Hopelands  ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

## Structured Data (JSON-LD)

```json
[
    {
        "@context": "https://schema.org",
        "@type": "Event",
        "name": "Christmas in Hopelands",
        "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/cf97831088dc85afaa09f37c8bd0648d99a3017ccd84a4f8ade5e6cb7e18fd88-rimg-w1200-h675-dc4a7392-gmir?v=1766460565",
        "startDate": "2025-12-23",
        "endDate": "2025-12-23",
        "url": "https://allevents.in/aiken/christmas-in-hopelands/200029395812528",
        "location": {
            "@type": "Place",
            "name": "Hopelands Gardens",
            "address": {
                "@type": "PostalAddress",
                "streetAddress": "215 Dupree Pl SW, Aiken, SC 29801-4813, United States",
                "addressLocality": "Aiken",
                "addressRegion": "SC",
                "addressCountry": "US"
            },
            "geo": {
                "@type": "GeoCoordinates",
                "latitude": "33.548127083047",
                "longitude": "-81.723099787588"
            }
        },
        "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode",
        "description": "? City of Aiken Presents the 34th Annual Christmas in Hopelands ?\n\n? December 13 – 23, 2025\n? 6:00 PM – 9:30 PM nightly\n? Hopelands Gardens, 135 Dupree Place, Aiken, SC\n? Free shuttle from Citizens Park (1060 Banks Mill Rd)\n\n✨ Experience the Magic of the Season!\nJoin us for one of Aiken’s most belov",
        "organizer": [
            {
                "@type": "Organization",
                "name": "Hopelands Gardens",
                "url": "https://allevents.in/org/hopelands-gardens/25946969",
                "description": "Hopelands Gardens, Aiken. 3,463 likes · 311 talking about this · 4,790 were here. Hopelands Gardens is owned and operated by the City of Aiken. A popular..."
            }
        ]
    }
]
```