ONGOING — 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.
ONGOING — 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
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.
JUNE 19 — JUNETEENTH ON THE SQUARE
The Opelika community will celebrate Juneteenth on the Square from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Lee County Courthouse Square, 215 S. Ninth St. The free event will feature food, live music, vendors and family-friendly activities as the community commemorates Juneteenth. For more information, contact Janataka Holmes at (334) 559-5183, Henrietta Snipes at (334) 444-4449 or Jacquetta Ward at (251) 554-0031.
JUNE 20 – OPELIKA SUMMER NATURE DAY
The Friends of Wood Duck Nature Preserve of Opelika and Friends of Creekline Trails will host Opelika Summer Nature Day on Saturday, June 20, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Wood Duck Nature Preserve parking lot and pavilion at the west end of Waverly Parkway. The free, family-friendly event will feature guided nature walks, children’s nature activities and opportunities to learn about local plants, wildlife and natural habitats. O-Town Ice Cream will be on site from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Participants are encouraged to bring water, sunscreen, insect repellent, comfortable walking shoes and binoculars. Guests may attend a single activity or stay for the entire event.
JUNE 27 — CLEAR THE LIST FUNDRAISER
Rock N’ Roll Pinball, located at 815 S. Railroad Ave. in Opelika, will host a pinball fundraiser benefiting the Lee County Sheriff’s Foundation’s Clear the List initiative. The event will run from noon until closing, with 50% of all wristband sales going toward helping fulfill local teachers’ classroom wish lists for the upcoming school year. For more information, visit Rock N’ Roll Pinball.
JUNE 28 — STAR SPANGLED SPECTACULAR
Christ Methodist Church of Auburn will host the Star Spangled Spectacular on Sunday, June 28, at 6 p.m. at the Woltosz Theatre at the Jay and Susie Gogue Performing Arts Center. The patriotic celebration will feature special guest Lee Greenwood and include a community choir of more than 100 singers, a children’s choir and tributes honoring members of the military. The event will also commemorate America’s 250th anniversary through music and community celebration. Organizers invite the public to attend this special evening of patriotism, gratitude and music featuring one of the nation’s most recognizable patriotic performers.
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:
- 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
- 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)
July 25,26 — CRAFTERNOONS
Join CRAFTERNOONS, hosted by Ariel Ryberg of Studio 344, for an ACEO class for beginners on July 25 and 26, 2026, from 8 to 11 a.m. at Family Roots Garden Center. For $45, participants will create artist’s cards, editions and originals and receive coffee, tea and a beginner ACEO kit to take home. No experience required; max 10 students per class.
