Aiken Downtown Development Association

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Aiken Downtown Development Association The ADDA focuses on promotion, design, and economic vitality within the downtown while also growing strong business and community partnerships.
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Celebrating National Women’s Small Business Month and the incredible women who help make Downtown Aiken what it is. 💛Beh...
10/16/2026

Celebrating National Women’s Small Business Month and the incredible women who help make Downtown Aiken what it is. 💛
Behind so many of the shops, restaurants, services, organizations, and experiences we love downtown are talented, hardworking women who own, co-own, lead, and pour their hearts into their businesses every single day.
We are incredibly grateful for the creativity, determination, leadership, and passion these women bring to our downtown community. Their ideas bring storefronts to life, their hard work creates jobs and opportunities, and their dedication helps Downtown Aiken continue to grow while maintaining the charm and sense of community that makes it so special.
To all of the amazing women pictured here—and the many others who play a part in the success of Downtown Aiken—thank you for investing in our community, supporting one another, and helping make downtown a place we are so proud to call ours. 🤍
This month, and every month, we celebrate you! ✨
Happy National Women’s Small Business Month from ADDA! 🛍️🌷

Scarecrow Contest voting has officially begun!Here is the official map of this year’s scarecrows! Use it to make your wa...
10/15/2026

Scarecrow Contest voting has officially begun!

Here is the official map of this year’s scarecrows! Use it to make your way through Downtown Aiken and check out all of the creative scarecrow displays in person! 👀🍂

Once you’ve picked your favorite, head over to our page and cast your vote by liking the photo of your favorite scarecrow! Each like counts as one vote. ❤️

🗳️ Want to get in an extra vote? There will be ONE opportunity to vote in person during Fall in Love with Downtown on October 24th!

Check out the map, take a stroll through downtown, and show some love to all of the businesses, organizations, and groups who put their creativity to work for this year’s contest! 🎃🍁

Happy scarecrow hunting & happy voting!

🍂 Voting is OPEN for the 2026 Downtown Aiken Scarecrow Contest! 🍂Come visit the scarecrows downtown and see the creativi...
10/13/2026

🍂 Voting is OPEN for the 2026 Downtown Aiken Scarecrow Contest! 🍂

Come visit the scarecrows downtown and see the creativity our participants have brought to the streets! Then help us choose this year’s winner.

How to vote:
👍 Like the individual photo of your favorite scarecrow in this Facebook post. Make sure you like the photo itself so your vote counts!

🗓️ Voting runs today, October 13, through October 24.

🍁 Join us on Saturday, October 24, during Fall in Love with Downtown Aiken for your opportunity to vote in person!

🏆 The winner will be announced on October 28.

Come stroll, shop, dine, and enjoy a little fall fun in downtown Aiken! 🎃

🍂 Fall in Love with Downtown Aiken! 🍂Join us Saturday, October 24 from 10 AM–5 PM for a festive fall day in Downtown Aik...
10/10/2026

🍂 Fall in Love with Downtown Aiken! 🍂
Join us Saturday, October 24 from 10 AM–5 PM for a festive fall day in Downtown Aiken! 🎃
Enjoy trolley rides, the Scarecrow Scavenger Hunt, in-person voting for the Scarecrow Contest, pop-ups, Fox & The Bee Farm’s mini horses, and more! This is the only day to vote in person for the Scarecrow Contest, so stop by and get an extra vote in for your favorite!
Shop, dine, explore, and enjoy all things fall in Downtown Aiken! 🍁🧡

🎉 LilianHaus is celebrating a birthday! 💗Head downtown this Friday, October 9 to help LilianHaus celebrate with a day fu...
10/07/2026

🎉 LilianHaus is celebrating a birthday! 💗
Head downtown this Friday, October 9 to help LilianHaus celebrate with a day full of shopping, treats, and giveaways! The first 20 guests through the door will receive gift bags, plus there will be flavored coffee, bagels, snacks, and plenty of fun throughout the day. ✨
With any purchase, you’ll also be entered into giveaways featuring two large gift baskets and a $100 LilianHaus gift card! 🎁
📍 101 Laurens St SW
📅 Friday, October 9
Stop by, celebrate, and show some love to one of our Downtown Aiken businesses! 💕

✨ The Market Upstairs at Local Threads is officially OPEN! ✨We’re so excited to welcome you to this new upstairs shoppin...
10/06/2026

✨ The Market Upstairs at Local Threads is officially OPEN! ✨

We’re so excited to welcome you to this new upstairs shopping experience featuring a wonderful collection of local small businesses, makers, and creatives all under one roof! 💕 From unique finds and handmade treasures to stationery, candles, clothing, crochet creations, jewelry, and so much more, there’s something for everyone to discover.

🛍️ Shop from:
🌸 Heirloom and Bloom Collective
🌸 Magnolias Plus Boutique
🌸 Plan B Stationery
🌸 Hoonemade
🌸 The Pierced Collective
🌸 Sew Edgy Creations
🌸 The Crochet Dreamer + Beanie Bar
🌸 Dear Soul Candles
🌸 Kaleidoscope
🌸 TG’s Treasures
🌸 ElizziMo Designs

Stop by, explore upstairs, and show some love to these amazing local businesses! We can’t wait for you to see what The Market Upstairs has to offer. 🛍️✨

📍 Local Threads | 142 Laurens St SW, Downtown Aiken

🎉 Join us in celebrating Local Threads and the grand opening of The Market Upstairs! We’re so excited for them and wish ...
10/02/2026

🎉 Join us in celebrating Local Threads and the grand opening of The Market Upstairs! We’re so excited for them and wish them the best of luck in this new venture. Be sure to stop by and check out all of the local vendors who have set up upstairs!

You’re also invited to join us for their ribbon cutting Today at 3:00 PM at 142 Laurens Street SW. We hope to see you there! ✂️✨

Address

406 Barnwell Avenue NW
Aiken, SC
29801

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+18036492221

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