November 24–January 19
Evans on Ice – Evans Towne Center Park
Outdoor holiday attraction with skating, lessons, marshmallow roasting, more. Hours vary. $14 weekdays, $17 weekends. evansonice.com
November 25
A Christmas Story – The Musical – CCPAC
Stage musical of the classic 1983 film. 7:30 p.m.
thecenterofcc.com
November 28–30
The Nutcracker – Imperial Theatre
Colton Ballet performs holiday classic: 7 p.m. on 11/28; 1 p.m. & 5 p.m. on 11/29–30. imperialtheatre.com
November 29
Christmas at the Cottage – Savannah Rapids Visitor Center
Craft vendors, food, free Santa photos. Noon–4 p.m.; Santa 1–3 p.m. Free.
November 30
Messiah Sing-In/Christmas Concert – Kiokee Baptist Church
Columbia County Orchestra performs selections from Handel’s Messiah. 6 p.m. Free.
December 3
A Motown Christmas – Miller Theater
Holiday concert with The Motortown All-Stars. 7 p.m.
December 4
Christmas in Columbia County – Evans Towne Center Park
Lights, ice skating, vendors, Santa, Grinch & more. 4–9 p.m. Free.
December 4
Thomson Christmas Tree Lighting – Thomson Depot
Carolers, Santa, vendors, more. 6–8 p.m.
December 4
Augusta Symphony – Sounds of the Season – Miller Theater
Holiday pops concert with Augusta Players, Colton Ballet & more. 7:30 p.m.
December 4
Music for Memories Concert – Bell Auditorium
Fundraiser with Cole Swindell. 7:30 p.m.
December 5
The Sail On Christmas Concert – Jabez Hardin Auditorium
Beach Boys tribute holiday show. 7:30 p.m. $48.95.
December 5
Russell Joel Brown – Home for the Holidays – Gilbert Lambuth Memorial Chapel
Holiday concert with choir and band. Fri 7 p.m., Sat 4 p.m. $35–$100.
December 5
Festivus of Bands – Imperial Theatre
Four local bands perform rock Christmas music. 7:30 p.m.
December 5–6
Christmas Tour of Homes – North Augusta
Self-paced tour of six decorated locations. Fri 5:30–9:30 p.m., Sat 11:30–3:30 p.m. $25–$30.
December 5–8
Hayride Through the Life of Christ – Columbia County Fairgrounds
Hayride through 12 reenactment scenes. Free. 7–9 p.m.
December 5–16
Vendor Village Market – Evans Market Pavilion
Holiday market with vendors, live entertainment & more. 6–9 p.m. Free.
December 6
Trot to Adopt – Blanchard Woods Park
5K fundraiser + family fun run. Registration 9 a.m., race 10 a.m.
December 6
The Nutcracker – CCPAC
Augusta Ballet presents Tchaikovsky’s classic. 2 p.m. & 7 p.m.
December 6
Grovetown Christmas Festival – Liberty Park Community Center
Once Upon a Christmastime festival with Santa, snow & vendors. 5–8 p.m.
December 6
Who’s Bad – Miller Theater
Ultimate Michael Jackson Experience. 8 p.m.
December 7
Columbia County Christmas Parade – Evans
Nearly 150 entries. Parade begins 3 p.m.
December 7
Augusta Symphony Holiday Spectacular – Miller Theater
Family holiday concert. $10–$25.
December 7
Thomson-McDuffie Christmas Parade – Downtown Thomson
Parade 3–4:30 p.m.
December 7, 14
All Aboard! The Museum Express – Augusta Museum of History
Polar Express storytime with hot chocolate & special guest. 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m.
December 9
A Festival of Nine Lessons & Carols – Sacred Heart Cultural Center
Traditional program with lessons & carols. 7:30 p.m. $32.
December 11
Clue Live On Stage – CCPAC
Whodunit stage play based on the classic game. 7:30 p.m.
December 12–14
Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas – Imperial Theatre
Stage musical of the holiday classic.
December 13
Auggie’s Holiday BUZZar & Toys for Tots Drive – SRP Park
Vendors, contests, fun run, Santa photos. 10 a.m.–1 p.m. Bring toy donation.
December 13
Christmas in Harlem Festival, Holiday Market & Twilight Parade – Downtown Harlem
Festival 11–5; twilight parade 6 p.m. Free.
December 13
Chelcie Lynn – Miller Theater
Loose Lips Tour comedy show. 7:30 p.m.
December 17
Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland – Miller Theater
Christmas show transports audiences to a magical holiday show with acrobats, aerialists, hijinks and holiday cheer. 7 p.m.
millertheateraugusta.com
December 20
Celtic Angels Christmas – Hardin Auditorium
Holiday celebration of Christmas in Ireland features music from across the centuries. 4 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. $59.45.
augustaamusements.com
Candlelight Concerts – Sacred Heart Cultural Center
Under the glow of candlelight, the Listeso String Quartet performs a tribute to Queen at 6:45 p.m. and the music of Christmas Carols on Strings at 8:45 p.m. $26-$57.
sacredheartaugusta.org
To have your event considered for publication, please submit materials to info@columbiacountymag.com. All listings require a two-month lead time.
June 29
An American Music Concert
Kiokee Baptist Church
Columbia County Orchestra, directed by founding music and executive director Dr. Rob Nordan, will perform American patriotic music and selections by American composers. Open to the public. Free refreshments served at 4:30, free concert begins 5 p.m. columbiacco.org
June 28
SummerJam & Fireworks
Liberty Park
The City of Grovetown’s family friendly event features music, food, beverages and fireworks. Bring chairs and blankets. 5-8 p.m. cityofgrovetown.com
Ninja Kidz Live: Infinite Possibilities
CCPAC
Live-action stage adventure is filled with audience participation, physical challenges, games and epic battles. 3 p.m. thecenterofcc.com
Interstellar Echoes
Miller Theater
The tribute artists present A Tribute to Pink Floyd in the Retro Concert Series. 7:30 p.m. $29-$99. millertheateraugusta.com
June 27
Food Truck Friday
Evans Towne Center Park
Evening features live music and a variety of food and beverage vendors. 6-9 p.m. Admission is free. Bring chairs and blankets. Music begins 7 p.m. columbiacountyga.gov
Pam Tillis and Lorrie Morgan
Miller Theater
The country music artists perform their Grits and Glamour Tour at 7:30 p.m. $39-$109.
millertheateraugusta.com
June 20-22
JoeFest Augusta Toy and Comic Show
Augusta Marriott at the Convention Center
Show features celebrity guests, cosplay, panels and more than 40,000 square feet of toys, comic books and collectibles. joefestusa.com
June 21
Betty’s Bash Paddle Race & Music Festival
Riverside Park
Kayak, canoe and paddleboard event includes 6.2-mile loop, food trucks, music with DJ at 4 p.m. and live bands. Race begins 9 a.m. $30. Festival and concerts are free. 9 a.m.-10 p.m. oariverside.com
Ridge Peach Festival
Downtown Trenton
Festival celebrates all things peach, from pies and cobblers to ice cream, jams and more. Includes live music, food and beverage vendors, arts and crafts, agricultural displays, children’s entertainment and a parade. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. ridgepeachfestival.org
Build the Band
Miller Theater
Area musicians and singers battle it out to be crowned ultimate champion in this musical fundraiser for Habitat for Humanity. 7 p.m. $29-$79. millertheateraugusta.com
June 14, 28
The Dinner Detective
The River Golf Club
Solve a hilarious true crime murder mystery while feasting on appetizer, salad, choice of three entrees and dessert. The culprit is hiding in plain sight in the room. Will you be the prime suspect? Prize package for top sleuth. 6-9 p.m. thedinnerdetective.com
A Brother’s Revival
Miller Theater
Former Allman Brothers Band bassist David “Rook” Goldflies leads the band in performing
Allman Brothers classics. 7:30 p.m. $29-$89. millertheateraugusta.com
June 13
Ian Munsick and Flatland Cavalry
Bell Auditorium
The country music artists perform at 7:30 p.m. $29 and up. augustaentertainmentcomplex.com
June 12
Harlem Movies Under the Stars
Columbia Theatre and Library Plaza
Featured movie is Matilda. Matinee is 5 p.m. in the theater, under the stars showing is 8 p.m. on library plaza (moves inside if it rains). Kids are invited to do movie-related crafts in the theater 2-3:30 p.m. All events are free. harlemmuseumandwelcomecenter.com
June 7, 14, 21, 28
Evans Market
Market Pavilion
Weekly market features local artisans, farmers, producers and vendors. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. columbiacountyga.gov
June 7
Boondock Revival Music Festival
Boondock Farms
Music festival under the stars features dancing and bluegrass jams with Electric Sparrows, Reedy River String Band, Aubrey & The Clydes and Swamptooth. 2:30-11:50 p.m. $60. RV campsite $20. boondockfarms.com
Summer Beach Blast
Evans Towne Center Park
Family friendly event features food vendors, games and activities and live music by The Landsharks, a Jimmy Buffet tribute band. Bring chairs and blankets. 5-10 p.m. Admission is free. Columbia County Parks, Recreation & Events Facebook page
May 31, June 7
Free Fishing Days
Georgia waters
See if fishing is for you. Georgia residents do not need a fishing, trout or wildlife management area license to fish in any public fresh water and saltwater areas on these two days. georgiawildlife.com
May 25-July 3
Art Exhibition
Sacred Heart Cultural Center
Works from artists Rebecca Congleton, Kelly Igo, Jacki Mayo Van Dyke and Cameron Young are displayed in the Art Hall. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. sacredheartaugusta.org
May 3-June 29
Ag + Art Tour
22 counties in SC
Take free weekend self-guided tours of farms and markets to see where food comes from, watch artists in action, listen to musicians and learn more about rural life. Tour is the largest free farm and art tour in the nation. Map and schedule available online. agandarttour.com
To have your event considered for publication, please submit materials to info@columbiacountymag.com. All listings require a two-month lead time.