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Bike to give back at Water Cycle 2026

KADIE TAYLORTHE OBSERVERAUBURN — Ride for a cause, Water Cycle 2026, will be held on March 28 at 8 a.m. to raise money for Auburn University's Engineers Without Borders projects in Bolivia, Guatemala and Tennessee.“We are an organization that focuses on helping...

Fourth annual Black History Showcase set for Feb. 20 weekend

CONTRIBUTED BY OPELIKA COMMUNITY THEATRE OPELIKA — The fourth annual Black History Showcase will be presented the weekend of Feb. 20 and hosted at Opelika Community Theatre, located at 1220 Fox Run Ave., Suite 216, in the USA Town Center.The showcase is presented by...

Community Calendar | Jan. 19, 2026

NOW THROUGH JAN. 2026 — “HEY DAY HOLIDAY” AT GREENS SPACE, AUBURNBundle up and enjoy a magical winter season at the greenspace outside Hey Day Market, featuring a 24-foot Christmas tree and an ice-skating rink. Open daily from noon to 8:30 p.m. beginning in...

Global Community Day Festival returns to Opelika in March

BY MICHELLE KEYPUBLISHER OPELIKA-AUBURN — The 5th Annual Global Community Day Festival will return to the Opelika SportsPlex Amphitheater on Saturday, March 28, 2026, bringing together cultures, traditions and communities from across the region for a full day of...

Good News Neighbors to host community conversation with author Brian Goldstone

Jan 13, 2026

CONTRIBUTED BYAUBURN UMC AUBURN — Auburn United Methodist Church will host a community conversation titled “Good News Neighbors Presents: In...

Community Market of East Alabama

Community Market of East Alabama

Jan 13, 2026

BY MICHELLE KEY PUBLISHER AUBURN — Community leaders and faith representatives gathered Tuesday, Jan. 6, to dedicate the new Community Market...

‘Something Rotten’ kicks off OCT’s 2026 season

‘Something Rotten’ kicks off OCT’s 2026 season

Jan 13, 2026

BY OBSERVER STAFF OPELIKA — Opelika Community Theatre will open its 2026 season with the Broadway musical comedy “Something Rotten,” beginning...

Kreher Preserve & Nature Center opens 2026 camp registration

Kreher Preserve & Nature Center opens 2026 camp registration

Jan 6, 2026

BY MICHELLE KEYTHE OBSERVER AUBURN — Registration is now open for spring and summer camps at the Kreher Preserve & Nature Center (KPNC),...

Numerous holiday events make Opelika a Christmas Destination

Numerous holiday events make Opelika a Christmas Destination

Dec 9, 2025

BY MICHELLE KEYPUBLISHER OPELIKA — With its historic neighborhoods glowing, downtown buzzing and long-standing traditions returning in full force,...

Six shows, one big milestone

Six shows, one big milestone

Dec 9, 2025

BY HANNAH HERRERAFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — The Arts Association of East Alabama is celebrating 60 years in the Auburn-Opelika community with a...

Handmade for the holidays: Potters raise funds for food bank

Handmade for the holidays: Potters raise funds for food bank

Dec 2, 2025

BY ANN CIPPERLYFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — As a kickoff for the upcoming Empty Bowls event, the Rocky Brook Potters are holding 12 Days of Christmas...

COMMUNITY CALENDAR | Week of December 1, 2025

COMMUNITY CALENDAR | Week of December 1, 2025

Dec 2, 2025

NOVEMBER THROUGH DECEMBER — DOWNTOWN AUBURN HOLIDAY SEASONThe downtown Auburn–Opelika district transforms into a holiday destination starting in...

East Alabama Arts announces Christmas concert featuring East Alabama Civic Chorale

Dec 2, 2025

CONTRIBUTED BY EAST ALABAMA ARTS ASSOCIATION OPELIKA — Following a joint debut on the OPAC stage last Sunday night, East Alabama Arts announces the...

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