Free events in Aiken, SC

Dr Factenstein hosts free, all-ages bingo at FreshTake Grocery every Wednesday. Four games are played with prizes awarded throughout the evening, including chances to turn good luck into grocery money. Enjoy FreshTake’s hot food selections along with drinks from Jackson’s bar service while you play.

Fresh, local, and for everyone, the Veggie Park Farmers Market connects the community directly with local farmers, producers, and crafters. Shoppers will find a beautiful selection of seasonal and sustainably grown foods, available rain or shine because it takes place indoors. As a project of Augusta Locally Grown, the market strives to serve all communities and income levels and proudly accepts SNAP.

At Bootleggers Augusta, enjoy a live trivia game where players guess the top answers from audience surveys, similar to Family Feud, and earn points for landing anywhere in the top three. It is free to play, there are no wrong answers, and phones are allowed since the survey results are not posted online. Prizes include $50 cash up for grabs, with second place receiving a $35 gift card and third place receiving a $25 gift card. Food and drinks are available, including a full menu, draft beer, and a full bar, and on Thursday nights there are $4.99 cheeseburger baskets.

Dr. Factenstein hosts a weekly live trivia night at Local Junction, featuring a mix of topics that appeal to multiple generations and are suitable for families. It is free to play and open to the public. Top teams will take home prizes provided by Local Junction.

Celebrate a free family fall festival where thousands of rubber ducks splash into the Augusta Canal for a lively race with prizes, highlighted by a $2,000 grand prize. The Augusta Duck Dash, presented by Duckworth Development, blends playful activities with a meaningful mission to help ensure children have a safe place to sleep. Enjoy bounce houses, food trucks, vendors, games, a costume contest, trunk or treat, and a jeep contest. Proceeds from the event and duck sales support the YMCA’s A Place to Dream program. Since 2017, the Family YMCA of Greater Augusta has provided 2,100 beds to children in need, and in partnership with News 12 NBC 26 and Wellstar MCG Health, also offers pack n plays to families with infants. Support for the 2026 event comes from Duckworth Development, Harlem Attic Treasures, Crane Funds for Widows & Children, Security Federal Bank, GEICO/ORN Agency, Liz Skowronski Team, Josh Anderson, DeFoor Realty, Augusta Flooring, Cheryl Mulvehill, Georgia Power, WellStar MCG Health, Georgialina Networks, Busby’s Heating and Air, Weinberger’s, SRNS, Augusta Entertainment Complex, 1790 Club, Savannah Riverkeepers, Southway Crane and Rigging, News 12/NBC 26, Azalea Outdoors, Columbia County Parks and Recreation, and the City of North Augusta. Sponsorship opportunities are available.

A weekly live trivia night hosted by Dr. Factenstein takes place at American Legion 205 in Augusta. The game lasts a little over an hour, is free to play, and is open to the public. Questions span a range of subjects and appeal across generations. Top teams receive prizes courtesy of the American Legion.

Dr. Factenstein hosts a weekly live edition of Peer Review trivia at FreshTake Grocery in Augusta. Teams try to predict the most popular responses from a survey of 100 people, aiming for the highest scoring answers. The game lasts a little over an hour, there is no cost to participate, and it is family friendly. Questions cover a wide range of subjects and are designed to engage multiple generations. Top teams take home prizes provided by FreshTake.