Events Articles

Olivine to bring elevated Italian dining to Auburn’s skyline

CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER AUBURN — Olivine, Auburn’s newest rooftop restaurant and cocktail lounge, opened Wednesday, Nov. 19, offering guests a lively gathering place and serene escape above downtown Auburn — perfect for golden-hour cocktails, leisurely dinners and...

Christmas Market on the Square returning to Opelika for third annual event

BY KAYLEIGH FREEMANFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — The third annual Christmas Market on the Square will be hosted Dec. 6 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Opelika’s Courthouse Square.Christmas Market on the Square is a free-admission event hosting small business vendors and a...

The Alabama Urban Forestry Association, the Arbor Day Foundation and Niagara Cares Team Up to Host a Tree Planting and Distribution Event in Opelika 

Local tree planting and distribution event aims to engage community members to take an active role in the overall health of their communities Opelika, Ala. (Nov. 12, 2025) – On Nov. 12, the Alabama Urban Forestry Association (AUFA) will partner with Niagara Cares, the...

Auburn-Opelika Tourism honored with Reader’s Choice Award

CONTRIBUTED BY AUBURN-OPELIKA TOURISM AUBURN-OPELIKA — Auburn-Opelika Tourism has been honored with a 2025 Readers’ Choice Award from ConventionSouth, the national multimedia resource for event planners across the South. This year marks the tenth time Auburn-Opelika...