Upcoming Special Events
May 16th National Trails Fest Ride
Lock & Dam 8:00am
Want to discuss adventure? Join this annual Bicycling Event for a scenic route of Augusta. Beginning at the Lock and Dam Park (Behind Bush Field Airport) traveling path and road to the Savannah Rapids Pavilion and back, The National Trails Fest Ride is an opportunity to spend a Sunday morning with your family and friends as you discover the real Augusta! Pre-Registration is required at Andy Jordan’s Bicycle Shop located on 13th Street Downtown until Saturday, May 14th at 5:00p.m. The Pre-Registration fee is $15 and onsite $25. All ages are invited! For more information, please call 706-724-2453.
May 21st Community Block Party
Turpin St. & MLK 3:00pm - 7:00pm
This event is held every year to kick off the start of summer vacations. Held on the last day of school every year, this program has become a city wide event! With giveaways, food, remote shows for local radio stations and much more, the Community Block Party has become the party to put on your calendar for the year! For more information please call 706-796-5025.
October 8th - Small Fry Fun Day
Bernie Ward Community Center
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
For children in grades Pre-K – 1st, we offer this program as a fun way for kids to enjoy new things and just play! Pre-registration is required for each participant, and forms are sent to all schools, daycares, and past participants. This program is open to the public. The fee is $2 per child. Games, rides, and lunch will be provided for every participant signed up! Lunches will be available for purchase for parents and chaperones (only two teacher lunches per class are provided). Please call (706) 821-1754 for more information.
October 28th - Time to Scare Halloween Carnival
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
WRDW Channel 12, Clear Channel Radio, and The Augusta Recreation and Parks Department team up each year for this annual event for those in the CSRA. This event is free for children 12 and under. A haunted house and game carnival will keep your ghosts and goblins entertained the whole time! Come dressed in your best Halloween costumes and enter to win the Costume Contest during the event. For more information please call (803) 278-1212 or (706) 821-1754.