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.
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 Jewelers, located at 231 S. 8th St., in downtown Opelika, will be hosting an evening of free music and jamming from 6 until 8:30 or 9 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 eight folding chairs furnished for musicians and about 25 to 30 for audience members. All music genres such as country, jazz, pop and more, are welcome. Please no 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 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 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.
JULY 3 — 73RD ANNUAL FREEDOM CELEBRATION
Opelika Parks and Recreation will host the 73rd Annual Freedom Celebration Friday, July 3, at the Opelika High School Track. The free event begins at 6:30 p.m. and will feature patriotic entertainment, family activities, food vendors and one of the largest fireworks displays in the area. This year’s celebration will also recognize America 250, the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Route 66 will perform live music beginning at 7 p.m. At 7:30 p.m., the Silver Wings Parachute Team from Fort Benning, Georgia, will make a patriotic descent into the event carrying the American flag. Before the jump, children may write their names on paper plates that will be placed on the baseball field. After landing, each skydiver will select a nearby plate, and those children will receive prizes. A fireworks show sponsored by the Orthopaedic Clinic will begin at approximately 9 p.m. and will be accompanied by patriotic music for those watching from the Opelika High School track. Attendees may bring coolers, picnic dinners and nonalcoholic beverages. The Opelika Band Boosters will operate the concession stand, and additional food trucks and mobile vendors will offer barbecue, nachos, funnel cakes, ice cream, shaved ice and other festival foods. Parking will be available at Opelika High School and Southern Union. Parking on grass is prohibited at both locations. For more information, visit opelikaparks.com.
JULY 4 — AUBURN INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION
Auburn Parks and Recreation will host an Independence Day celebration Saturday, July 4, at Duck Samford Park. Gates open at 5 p.m. The evening will feature live music, DJ OZZ, food vendors, inflatables, face painting, giveaways, a street magician, a petting zoo, pony rides and other children’s activities. A fireworks show will begin at approximately 9 p.m. as part of Auburn’s America250 celebration. Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets, lawn chairs and patriotic spirit. The rain date is Sunday, July 5.
JULY 8 — OLLI BROWN BAG SERIES: GOLD AND YEARS — A SHORT HISTORY OF MONEY IN AMERICA
OLLI at Auburn will present “Gold and Years: A Short History of Money in America” from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, July 8, at the Sunny Slope Annex, 1031 S. College St. The program is free and open to the public. Economist Mark Thornton will discuss major developments in the history of money in the United States from the nation’s founding to the present, with special reference to Auburn. Drawing on his expertise in economic history, Thornton will examine how systems based on gold and other forms of “sound money” have influenced American economic development, public policy and financial stability. Thornton is a senior fellow at the Mises Institute and served as the Peterson-Luddy Chair in Austrian Economics from 2021 to 2023. He has served on the graduate faculties of Auburn University and Columbus State University and was assistant superintendent of banking and economic adviser to Alabama Gov. Fob James from 1997 to 1999.
JULY 16 — BLUES & BOIL SUPPER CLUB
The Sound Wall in Opelika will host its Blues & Boil Supper Club on Thursday, July 16, featuring live music by The John Bull Trio and a coursed Southern-inspired dinner prepared by Chef Chris Wilton. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., and dinner begins at 7 p.m. Communal chef’s table seating will be available in The Sound Wall’s studio space.The menu will include a charcuterie board with meats, cheeses, deviled eggs, pickled vegetables, bread and crackers; Southern pepper coleslaw; and a main course featuring shrimp, Conecuh sausage, andouille sausage, Brussels sprouts, corn, potatoes, mushrooms and sweet onions. The meal will be served with Old Bay tartar sauce, cocktail sauce and jalapeño cheddar biscuits. Banana pudding will be served for dessert. Guests may bring their own wine or beer. Glassware, water and ice will be provided. A Sip-n-Support Bar will also be available, with proceeds benefiting The Sound Wall Music Initiative. The Sound Wall is located in Opelika. Advance tickets are required and may be purchased through The Sound Wall’s website or event page.
JULY 30-AUG. 1 — PIERRE BENSUSAN SOUTHEASTERN GUITAR MASTERY RETREAT
The Sound Wall in Opelika will host internationally acclaimed fingerstyle guitarist Pierre Bensusan for a three-day immersive guitar retreat from Thursday, July 30, through Saturday, Aug. 1. The retreat will include 18 hours of hands-on instruction focused on fingerstyle technique, tone, phrasing, rhythm, creativity and musical expression. Topics will include right- and left-hand techniques, harmony, chord voicings, fretboard fluency, harmonics, tapping and ornamentation. Instruction will take place from 2 to 7 p.m. Thursday; 9 a.m. to noon and 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Friday; and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 3 to 6 p.m. Saturday. Bensusan will also perform in concert Friday, July 31. Doors open at 7 p.m., and the show begins at 7:30 p.m. Enrollment is limited to allow participants more personal instruction and detailed feedback. Discounted lodging may be available through local partners, including Heritage House Bed & Breakfast in downtown Opelika. The Sound Wall is located in Opelika. For registration, ticket and lodging information, visit The Sound Wall’s website or event page.
JULY 25 AND 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; maximum of 10 students per class.
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 22 – Joe Giambrone | Infection, Immunity and How Vaccines Work
The Sunny Slope Annex is located at 1031 S. College St. 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)
