Aiken County Recreation Center

09/14/2026

📢 Recreation Center Building Closure Notice

Due to limited staffing, the Aiken County Recreation Center building may be closed during daily operation hours 8a-5p this week. All outdoor park amenities will remain available during normal park hours.

We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate the community’s patience and understanding.

09/10/2026

09/09/2026

🎃👻 Spooktacular is BACK! 👻🎃

Join us for an evening of Halloween fun and fill your treat bags with goodies from our amazing community! 🍭🍫🎃

A huge THANK YOU to our wonderful sponsors for helping make Spooktacular possible:
✨ Sarah Chapman, United Real Estate Aiken
✨ Pelican’s SnoBalls Aiken
✨ Serenity Charity Club
✨ Moody's Tire Service
✨ The Parker Aiken
✨ Keep Aiken County Beautiful
✨ BubbleLicious Divaz Social Club
✨ Velocity Choreography & Dance Education
✨ Gerald Jones Auto Group
✨ Spiritual Medium Megan Riemer
✨ Soccer Shots Augusta

Come dressed in your favorite costume and get ready for a spooktacular evening of treats, fun, and community!

📅 Friday, October 16�⏰ 5–7 PM

We can’t wait to see you there! 🎃👻🍬

09/08/2026

Aiken County Parks & Rec and Serenity Charity Club are accepting Christmas Assistance Applications!

October 12 to 16 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

Please bring:
• Valid photo ID
• Birth certificates & Social Security cards for each child
• Proof of income
• Proof of residency

Eligibility: Children MUST LIVE IN AIKEN COUNTY and be 14 years old or younger.

Please do not apply if you have already applied through another agency. Duplicate applications will be denied.

Wish List Reminder: Please keep wish list items around $40 or less per item. Thank you for helping us serve as many families as possible this holiday season!

Serenity Charity Club

09/01/2026

Dance is coming to the Rec Center! 🧑🏼‍🩰👩🏽‍🐰‍👩🏻🩰

Velocity Choreography & Dance Education begins September 8!

Join in on Tuesdays and Thursdays for fun, technique-focused classes for ages 2–18 in a positive, encouraging environment.

📅 Starts September 8
📍 Aiken County Recreation Center
📧 [email protected]
📞 803-226-2056

See the schedule below for class times and ages. Contact Ms. Brittany Gates for pricing and registration!

Follow Velocity Choreography & Dance Education on Facebook or on Instagram.

08/26/2026

The Rec Manager headed to the park after the rain and got lucky, not once, but twice! 🌦️🌈

The rainbow was spotted in North Augusta, then again in Clearwater.

08/21/2026

We had our first large gathering in the building!

Today, Valley Fair Baptist Church fed the Midland Valley football and cheerleading teams! 🏈📣

Full bellies. Big smiles.

Safe travels to Lexington! Go Mustangs!
💙🐎🧡

08/11/2026

👻 WE NEED YOU! 🎃

Become a Spooktacular Sponsor or Vendor!

We are preparing for our annual Spooktacular, a FREE Halloween celebration for local children and families!

We’re looking for local businesses and community partners to join us and help make this year’s event a night to remember!

🎃 Sponsors Needed
🍬 Businesses & Vendors (to hand out treats)
👻 Help Us Create a Spooktacular Experience!

Your support helps us provide candy, activities, prizes, and a safe, fun Halloween experience for hundreds of local children.

Interested in participating with a table or becoming a sponsor?

📧 Contact Tandra
[email protected]

Let’s make this Halloween Spooktacular! 🎃👻

08/10/2026

FALL 2026 CHEER IS BACK!

Ready to cheer your way into fall? 📣

Fall 2026 Cheer is open to ages 4 and up, and all skill levels are welcome! Whether you're brand new to cheer or already have some experience, we'd love to have you join us!

📅 Classes: Every Wednesday
💰 Season Membership Fee: $15
💵 Class Fee: $12 per class

Come learn, have fun, build confidence, and make new friends! ✨

📞 For more information or to register, call 919-535-8304.

Let's cheer!

SC- CIM Cheerleading, Aiken

07/21/2026

TUESDAY - August 18 – AARP Smart Driver Course - 9 am to 1 pm! To register, please call 504.250.2746.

$20 for AARP members and $25 for non-members.

🚗 Refresh your driving skills.
🚗 Learn techniques.
🚗 Help keep you and your loved ones safe.