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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. 6th St., Opelika.
EVERY TUESDAY — O GROWS FARMERS MARKET
The farmers market will be in Courthouse Square in downtown Opelika every Tuesday from 3 to 6 p.m. 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 E Magnolia Ave., 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.
STARTING SOON — STREET CORNER JAM
Every Friday night in June, July and August Maria’s Jewelers, located at 231 S 8th St. in downtown Opelika, will be hosting an evening of free music and jamming beginning at 6 until 8:30 or 9:00 p.m in front of the business (inside on rainy days). The event is open and free to everyone — any musician or singer, beginner or semi-pro, is encouraged to come perform. Performers must bring their own portable instrument and any power equipment needed — microphones, a mixer and power amp with large speakers will be supplied as well as about 8 folding chairs furnished for musicians and about 25 to 30 for audience members. All music genres such as Country, Jazz, Pop etc. are welcome except Rap and nothing with vulgar language. Order will be random as long as everyone gets chances to play or sing. Applause recommended and smiles required! Food/Drink: Possible sidewalk cart vendor. FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL: (334) 663-2408 or (334) 663-4561
MAY 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.
NOW THROUGH AUG. 29 — CITY MARKET RETURNS TO TOWN CREEK PARK
City Market will return for the 2026 season beginning Saturday, May 23, at Town Creek Park and will continue each Saturday through Aug. 29 from 8 to 11 a.m. (excluding July 4). The market features fresh produce, locally made goods, handcrafted items, live music and children’s activities. Community members are invited to shop and support local growers, makers and artisans throughout the summer. For more information, visit City Market Auburn.
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.
JUNE 14 — FLAG DAY CEREMONY
The Auburn-Opelika Elks Lodge No. 1834 would like to invite the public to our Flag Day Ceremony. This event will be held on June 14, at 1220 Fox Run Ave., No. 207, Opelika, at 2 to 4 p.m. This event will cover the history of the flags from the very first flag to the one we had now. Light refreshments to follow. Any questions call (334) 524-0574.
OLLI BROWN BAG SERIES
Save the date for the OLLI Brown Bag Series on select Wednesdays throughout summer. From 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Sunny Slope Annex, we’ll host the following presenters:
- June 3 – Mollie Waters | Book Talk and Signing for Historic Resting Places of Alabama
- June 17 – Kathryn Braund | Bartram’s Travels: A Naturalists View of the American South
- July 8 – Mark Thornton | Gold and Years: A Short History of Money in America
- July 22 – Joe Giambrone | Infection, Immunity and How Vaccines Work
The Sunny Slope Annex is located at 1031 S College Street in Auburn. These presentations are free and open to the public.
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)
