Things To Do in Augusta This Weekend: December 19-December 21
Join in the fun this holiday season with Augusta’s premier events. Experience outdoor educational activities, attend an exciting variety of concerts, and create memories with loved ones from your past.
Join in the fun this holiday season with Augusta's premier events. Experience outdoor educational activities, attend an exciting variety of concerts, and create special memories with loved ones from your past. There will be something for everyone, featuring highlights such as Eco Explorers, Candlelight Christmas Carols on Strings, and Liam Sings Elvis, blending science, music, and holiday spirit for a truly unforgettable experience.
Eco Explorers
- What: Become a scientist for a day with Eco Explorers
- When: Friday, Dec. 19, 2025, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
- Where: Phinizy Swamp Nature Park, 1858 Lock and Dam Road, Augusta
- Cost: $26.03 per person
Become an Eco Explorer at Phinizy Swamp Nature Park, and discover how experts protect the safety and quality of Augusta's water. This one-and-a-half to two-hour, mostly outdoor experience immerses adults in real environmental science. Slip into waders, collect water samples, and assess the health of the swamp's ecosystem as you analyze water quality firsthand. This day presents an interactive way to learn how vital the work of research scientists is to the sustainability of our local waters.
Candlelight: Christmas Carols on Strings
- What: Candlelit strings performing timeless Christmas classics
- When: Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025, at 4:15 p.m. and 8:45 p.m.
- Where: Sacred Heart Cultural Center, 1301 Greene St., Augusta
- Cost: Tickets start at $26
Candlelight: Christmas Carols on Strings is sure to be memorable with its cozy, inviting ambience. Illuminate the Sacred Heart Cultural Center with flickering candlelight as you enjoy a string quartet performing holiday classics, such as "Silent Night," "Joy to the World," and "Carol of the Bells.” Relax in the candlelit ambiance as you revel in this one-hour festivity.
Liam Sings Elvis — Merry Christmas, Baby!
- What: A powerful live tribute to Elvis's greatest hits
- When: Friday, Dec. 19, 2025, at 7 p.m.
- Where: Hardin Auditorium, 7022 Evans Town Center Blvd., Evans
- Cost: Tickets start at $34.56
Experience a night of nostalgia with Liam Sings Elvis — A Tribute to the King, a live concert celebrating the timeless music of Elvis Presley. An exceptionally skilled performer, Liam brings Elvis's great songs to life, capturing the King of Rock 'n' Roll's energetic and regal spirit. Come enjoy this unique, fun-filled tribute show. the timeless classic rock 'n' roll songs, and strong vocal performances.
Other Events
This season, Augusta's calendar offers a variety of unique experiences, including shopping, festive activities, and artistic/cultural events. Whether exploring creative markets, enjoying meaningful museum time, or attending a powerful film premiere, there's something for every interest and mood:
- Holiday Market at the Marina: Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025, from noon to 4 p.m. at the Fifth Street Freedom Pedestrian Bridge, 1 Fifth St., Augusta
- Documentary Premiere — Murder in Monaco: Friday, Dec. 19, 2025, from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Miller Theater, 708 Broad St., Augusta
- Free Sundays at the Morris: Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025, from noon to 5 p.m. (recurring event) at Morris Museum of Art, 1 10th St., Augusta
