CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — On Saturday, Jan. 11, which is National Human Trafficking Awareness Day, Worthy Squared will host the first annual Warriors for Freedom 5K, a way for the community to stand strong alongside survivors and advocate for dignity,...

The contest is on to see who has Opelika’s best Christmas decorations.Keep Opelika Beautiful has challenged city residents to pull out all the stops on outdoor light displays this year. Online poll voting & secret judges will be used to determine the winners. Two...

DEC. 19 — CRAFTERNOON: THANK YOU FIRST RESPONDERSThe Auburn Public Library will host crafters who want to make holiday themed “Thank You” cards for first responders on Thursday, Dec. 19, at 3:30 p.m. DEC. 19-21 — ROCKY BROOK ROCKET REINDEER EXPRESSCome take a train...

Come take a train ride through the lights! Enjoy food, hot chocolate, pictures with Santa and a Christmas Market.  2024 Date/Time December 19-215:00-8:00 p.m.Monkey Park Ages Family friendly event for children and adults of all ages. Cost Train rides are $2 per ride....