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LUNCH AT THE CHAMBER
The Opelika Chamber is hosting “Lunch at the Chamber,” a weekly food truck and pop-up vendor event held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. each Monday at 200 S. Sixth St., Opelika. The event runs from late February through November and features a rotating lineup of local restaurants and vendors serving lunch outside the Chamber building. For weekly lineups and updates, visit opelikachamber.com or follow @opelikachamber on social media.
TUESDAYS IN THE GARDEN —
Tuesdays in the Garden will take place at St. Dunstan’s Episcopal Church, 136 East Magnolia Avenue, Auburn, from 2 to 4 p.m. each Tuesday. All are welcome to drop by St. Dunstan’s, enter the beautiful garden and relax and enjoy its beauty. Seating will be provided. St. Dunstan’s has one of the last green-space areas in downtown Auburn. Thomas Joyner, Rector at St. Dunstan’s and all its members warmly welcome everyone into our beautiful space that God has provided.
NOW THROUGH MAY 10 — MODERN MIDWAYS CARNIVAL AT USA TOWN CENTER
Enjoy rides, games and food at the traveling carnival in Opelika. Hours are Monday through Thursday 5 to 10 p.m., Friday 5 to 11 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday 1 to 11 p.m. Wristbands are $30; individual tickets $1.25 each (discount bundles available). Located at 1220 Fox Run Ave. in Opelika.
MAY 4 — FOOD TRUCK MONDAY
Opelika Chamber continues its Food Truck Monday series every Monday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Downtown Opelika welcomes food trucks offering a variety of lunch options, inviting residents to gather and enjoy local cuisine in a community setting.
MAY 7 — BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS TO HOST GREAT FUTURES GALA
Boys & Girls Clubs of East Alabama will host its 36th Annual Great Futures Gala on Thursday, May 7, at the Jay & Susie Gogue Performing Arts Center in Auburn. The event will feature stories from Club youth and tastings from local chefs, with proceeds supporting programs that serve area youth. Tickets and sponsorships are available at www.linktr.ee/BGCEASTAL
MAY 7, 14, 21, 28 — LIVE & LOCAL CONCERT SERIES
The City of Auburn’s free Live & Local Concert Series returns to Kiesel Park with weekly concerts from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, blankets and friends to enjoy live music, food and fellowship. Food concessions will be available for purchase. The lineup includes Auburn High School and Junior High Jazz Bands (May 7), The Band Established (May 14), The Sally Brown Band (May 21) and Chee Chee Jordan & Friends Choir (May 28). Kiesel Park is located at 520 Chadwick Lane. For more information, visit auburnal.gov/parks or follow @COAParksAndRec on social media.
MAY 8–9 — S’MORE FUN UNDER THE STARS
The Kreher Preserve & Nature Center will host its annual S’more Fun Under the Stars from 6–8:30 p.m. each evening. This family-friendly event includes a hike, dinner around the pond, crafting stations, storytelling, s’mores and stargazing with a telescope. Designed for all ages, the evening offers a relaxed outdoor experience filled with nature, food and hands-on activities. Cost is $10 per person.
MAY 8, 9, 15, 16 and 17 — OCT STAGES “HAMLET”
Opelika Community Theatre performances of “Hamlet” are scheduled May 8 at 7 p.m.; May 9 at 2:30 p.m. and 7 p.m.; May 15 at 7 p.m.; May 16 at 7 p.m.; and May 17 at 2:30 p.m. Tickets available online or at the door. Presented by Opelika Community Theatre, 1220 Fox Run Ave., Opelika.
MAY 10 — STAMP OUT HUNGER FOOD DRIVE
The Food Bank of East Alabama invites the community to participate in the nation’s largest single-day food drive to help combat food insecurity across the region. Residents are encouraged to donate nonperishable food items to support local families in need. Organizers say high rates of food insecurity make community participation especially important.
MAY 16 — CITY-WIDE CLEAN UP
Keep Opelika Beautiful will partner with the city of Opelika for its annual City-Wide Clean Up on May 16 from 8 to 10 a.m. The anti-litter campaign promotes community pride and brings together residents, businesses and organizations to help keep Opelika clean.
MAY 25 — MAYOR’S MEMORIAL DAY BREAKFAST
The Auburn community is invited to attend the 26th annual Mayor’s Memorial Day Breakfast at 8 a.m. at the Hotel at Auburn University and Dixon Conference Center. This year’s guest of honor is U.S. Air Force Col. John R. Wingfield III, recipient of the Distinguished Veteran Award, and the Auburn Heroes Remembered Award will be presented to the family of U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Eugene Sledge. Tickets are $25 per person or $250 for a table of 10 and are available at Auburn City Hall, 144 Tichenor Ave. A free wreath-laying ceremony will follow at 10 a.m. at the Auburn Veterans Memorial Monument at Ross Street and Glenn Avenue, featuring a rifle detail by VFW Post 5404. Parking is available at the Douglas J. Watson Municipal Complex, Felton Little Park and the East Glenn Avenue Municipal Parking Lot. Road closures will be in place around the ceremony area.
MAY 31 — 250TH CELEBRATION
Come Celebrate America’s 250th at the Auburn Marriott Opelika-Book this celebration package by May 31,2026, to enjoy 25% off your resort stay and a $25 USD gas card for your perfect summer road trip.
JUNE 5 — SUMMERNIGHT DOWNTOWN ART WALK
Applications and sponsorship opportunities are now available for the 20th annual SummerNight Downtown Art Walk, set for Friday, June 5, from 6 to 10 p.m. in downtown Auburn. The free, family-friendly arts festival will feature local and regional artists, live music, food vendors and activities for children. Artists, vendors and volunteers may apply through May 22 at auburnsummernight.org or auburnal.myrec.com.
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SUNDILLA CONCERT SERIES & RADIO HOUR — 2026
June 12 — Abbie Gardner
July 16 — Jessica Willis Fisher
Aug. 28 — Act of Congress (tentative)
Sept. 11 — Joe Crookston (AUUF)
September — TBA
Oct. 9 — Brown Mountain Lightning Bugs (AUUF)
Oct. 15 or 16 — Jefferson Ross and Todd Hoke (AUUF)
Nov. 5 — Griffin House (AUUF)
