Events Articles

24th annual Auburn CityFest scheduled for April 26

Applications now open for vendors, artists, volunteers CONTRIBUTED BY CITY OF AUBURN AUBURN — Auburn Parks and Recreation announced the 24th annual Auburn CityFest — one of the most anticipated events in Lee County — will take place on Saturday, April 26, from 9 a.m....

Australian Rick Price to perform at The Sound Wall Jan. 10

CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Get ready for an unforgettable evening with Australian singer/songwriter Rick Price on Friday, Jan. 10, at The Sound Wall in downtown Opelika.Price’s biggest hit, Heaven Knows, has racked up over 50 million streams on Spotify, and...

Rocky Brook Rocket Reindeer Express

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....

Christmas in a Railroad Town returns on Friday

BY ANITA STIEFELEDITOR@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — Historic downtown Opelika will come to life again this holiday season with the annual Christmas in a Railroad Town event, set for Friday, Dec. 13, from 6 to 9 p.m.Christmas in a Railroad Town features a wide range...
Sundilla Presents Ian Sherwood 

Sundilla Presents Ian Sherwood 

CONTRIBUTED BY SUNDILLLA  AUBURN — Sundilla welcomes an award-winning Ian Sherwood to town on Friday, July 21. Showtime at Pebble Hill is 7:30...

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Books for a Cause

Books for a Cause

BY HANNAH GOLDFINGER HLESTER@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM AUBURN — Stop by Chappy’s Deli Friday night for a book signing and a chance to help a worthy cause....

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Celebrating City Spirit

Celebrating City Spirit

BY HANNAH GOLDFINGER HLESTER@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — The Opelika Chamber of Commerce held its 82nd Annual Meeting last Friday and presented...

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