Your complete guide to family events, free activities, splash pads, libraries & more across Augusta, Evans, Martinez, Aiken, North Augusta & Grovetown.
Free tickets are REQUIRED for 2026. Columbia County residents get first access. Check columbiacountyga.gov for ticket pickup info — don't show up without one!
Columbia County's massive July 4th celebration with live music, food vendors, and a spectacular fireworks finale. Bring blankets and chairs — and get your free tickets in advance!
📍 Evans Towne Center Park, Evans, GA | Free (ticketed)
Get Tickets InfoThe world's most extreme action sports show comes to SRP Park with FMX, BMX, scooters, world-record stunts, and the legendary Giganta Ramp. Older kids and teens will go wild.
📍 SRP Park, 187 Railroad Ave, North Augusta, SC | From ~$90
Buy TicketsSRP Park's minor league baseball is the perfect family night out. Sunday Funday games include pre-game catch on the field, Kids Run the Bases, and face painting. The July 5th Independence Weekend fireworks show is a must.
📍 SRP Park, North Augusta, SC | From $16
View ScheduleA free, intimate indoor concert at the Morris Museum of Art — soulful music surrounded by stunning Southern art. Combine it with the museum's free Sunday admission for a full cultural afternoon.
📍 Morris Museum of Art, 1 Tenth St, Augusta, GA | FREE
Event DetailsNorth Augusta's highest-rated splash pad — a 4.9 Google rating from local families. Playground right next door. Great for toddlers through elementary age.
FREE · North Augusta, SC
Two free spray pad locations within Aiken city limits. No lifeguards on duty — open during summer months. Check visitaikensc.com for exact addresses and hours.
FREE · Aiken, SC
Augusta's best rainy-day water option — lazy river, small slides, kids' splash pad, jacuzzi, and a 180-ft enclosed slide. Great for all ages year-round.
Day pass fee · Augusta, GA
Newly upgraded public pool that opened June 8, 2026. Spray jets, slides, shaded seating, and fenced-in playground nearby. Located in Graniteville.
Low admission · Graniteville, SC
A free natural swim area with a sandy beach and lifeguards on duty. Perfect for families who want a real lake-beach experience without the drive.
FREE · Langley, SC (near Aiken)
A spring-fed swimming area with a sandy bottom — feels like a Florida spring! Adults $3, kids ages 6–15 $1. Open May–September.
$1–$3 · Aiken, SC
All ages welcome! Track reading minutes on Beanstack and earn prizes at milestones. Branches in Evans, Grovetown & Harlem. All summer long.
columbiacountyga.gov/calendar →Three sessions daily: 10:30, 11:00 & 11:30 AM. FREE tickets handed out at 10 AM — arrive early! First come, first served at the ticket window.
Evans Library →Mondays, 11 AM–12 PM. Drop in for free-build and themed Lego creations. No registration. Augusta, GA — great for ages 5 and up.
CSRA Kids Calendar →Mondays, 4:30–6:30 PM at Columbia County Library, Evans. Free drop-in chess for kids. A wonderful low-key summer activity for sharp young minds.
View Calendar →Tuesdays, 4:00–5:00 PM. Read a book, then create art inspired by it. The Kroc Center, Augusta. Perfect for kids who need variety in their summer routine.
View Calendar →Tuesdays, 10 AM–12 PM. Drop in to make a craft or grab a take-home kit. Augusta headquarters branch. Free, no registration required.
View Calendar →| Program Name | Day & Time | Location / City | Ages | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tiny Tales Storytime | Tuesdays · 10:00–10:30 AM | Wallace Branch Library, Augusta | Little ones | FREE |
| Children's Storytime | Tuesdays · 10:00–11:00 AM | Friedman Branch Library, Augusta | All kids | FREE |
| Baby Bookworms | Tuesdays · 10:00–10:30 AM | 1237 Laney Walker Blvd, Augusta | Infants/babies | FREE |
| Storytime @ Harlem Library | Tuesdays · 10:30–11:30 AM | Harlem Library, Harlem, GA | All kids | FREE |
| Book Buddies | Tuesdays · 10:30–11:00 AM | Grovetown Library, Grovetown, GA | Early readers | FREE |
| Maxwell Library Story Time | Tuesdays · 10:30–11:30 AM | Maxwell Library, Martinez, GA | Preschool | FREE |
| Preschool Playdate | Tuesdays · 10:30–11:30 AM | Grovetown Library, Grovetown, GA | Preschool | FREE |
| Evans Baby Storytime (Ages 0–2) | Multiple sessions · 10:30, 11:00, 11:30 AM | Evans Library, 7022 Evans Town Center Blvd | 0–2 years | FREE |
* Evans Baby Storytime tickets distributed at 10 AM — arrive early as they go fast.
Every Saturday · 8 AM – 2 PM · March 21 – November 21, 2026. Free admission, rain or shine. Local farmers, artists, food vendors & live music on the Savannah River. A family Saturday staple.
theaugustamarket.com →Tuesday & Thursday · 8 AM–12 PM; Saturday · dawn to noon. Year-round at 115 Williamsburg St SE, Aiken. Local produce, baked goods, honey, meats & handmade crafts. Listed on the Aiken Historic Register.
visitaikensc.com →Rain? Perfect excuse to spend the afternoon surrounded by beautiful Southern art — and the kids' crafts room. Free every single Sunday.
themorris.org →Lazy river, splash pad, slides, and a 180-ft enclosed slide — all indoors. The ultimate rainy day save for waterlogged kids who still need to burn energy.
CSRA Kids Splash Guide →Every branch has summer programs, craft kits, reading challenges, and cozy corners. Evans, Grovetown, Harlem, Wallace, Friedman, Maxwell — all free.
Columbia County Library →Augusta's neighborhood children's museum is built for rainy days — hands-on exhibits and unstructured play designed for curious little minds. Check their schedule for playtime hours.
Check Schedule →Mondays 11 AM–12 PM. Free drop-in, no registration. Augusta kids build, create, and collaborate. A calm, screen-free rainy morning activity.
CSRA Kids Calendar →Tuesdays 4–5 PM. Listen to a story, then make art inspired by it. A perfect blend of reading and creativity for kids — free or low cost.
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