Things To Do in Augusta This Weekend: December 5-December 7
Augusta’s weekend events are packed with festive fun, offering immersive historic charm and high-energy musical entertainment.

Augusta's weekend events are packed with festive fun, offering immersive historic charm and high-energy musical entertainment. With events such as Christmas at Meadow Garden Candlelight Tours and Who's Bad: The Ultimate Michael Jackson Tribute, there's something to spark joy for every age and interest.
Films on Friday. Shadow of a Doubt (1943)
- What: A Hitchcock classic on the big screen
- When: Friday, Dec. 5, 2025, from noon to 2 p.m.
- Where: Morris Museum of Art, 1 Tenth St., Augusta
- Cost: Free
In Alfred Hitchcock's secretly unsettling thriller, Shadow of a Doubt (1943), a teenage girl becomes concerned that she may have a charming uncle who has a dark secret. People can see this classic film at the Morris Museum of Art — the small venue size and curated film series add texture and context to Hitchcock's genius blend of suspense, atmosphere, and psychological intrigue.
Christmas at Meadow Garden Candlelight Tours
- What: An immersive 18th-century Christmas experience
- When: Friday, Dec. 5, 2025, and Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025, from 6 to 8 p.m.
- Where: Meadow Garden, 1320 Independence Drive, Augusta
- Cost: General admission: $10; seniors/military/teachers: $8; children ages 6-18: $5; and children ages 5 and under are free
Christmas at Meadow Garden invites guests to step back into the 18th century at the historic home of George Walton, a signer of the Declaration of Independence. Attend candlelight tours, listen to live music, and explore the elegantly furnished period rooms and the historic cellar while learning how families celebrated Christmas during the American Revolution.
Who's Bad: The Ultimate Michael Jackson Tribute
- What: An exciting Michael Jackson tribute show
- When: Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025, at 8 p.m.
- Where: Miller Theater, 708 Broad St., Augusta
- Cost: $36.85 to $109.65
Who's Bad is the longest-running Michael Jackson tribute act and the only one established before his passing. The group has thrilled audiences worldwide and sold out major venues from London's O2 to top House of Blues venues across the U.S. With over a century of combined professional experience, Who's Bad celebrates Jackson's legacy and showcases his greatest hits with unmatched energy and precision.
Other Events
There are plenty of festive things to do in Augusta this weekend. Enjoy a holiday celebration at Better World Studios, catch a breathtaking symphony performance, or participate in outdoor races:
- Holiday Open House and Graniteville Tree Lighting Celebration: Friday, Dec. 5, 2025, from 5 to 8 p.m. (with the tree lighting at 6:30 p.m.), and Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Better World Studios, 125 Marshall St., Graniteville, South Carolina
- Augusta Symphony: Holiday Spectacular: Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025, at 4 p.m. at Miller Theater, 708 Broad St., Augusta
- Run Santa Run Holiday Race Series: Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025, at 8 a.m. at Southbound Smokehouse at SRP Park, 1009 Center St., North Augusta, South Carolina




