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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...

Forestdale Christmas Story tradition returns to Auburn

BY ANN CIPPERLYFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA —The Forestdale Christmas Story will once again be on display starting the week of Dec. 9th. Located between Samford Drive and Moore’s Mill Road in Auburn, the neighborhood in three-fourths a mile from College Street, can be...

Celebrate the Season at the Springer

A musical Christmas classic and a new twist to an ‘Old Tale’ promises new holiday traditions CONTRIBUTED BY THE SPRINGER COLUMBUS, GEORGIA — The Springer Opera House, Georgia’s State Theatre, is ringing in the holiday season with two spectacular productions designed...
Preserving Auburn History

Preserving Auburn History

CONTRIBUTED BY THE AUBURN HERITAGE ASSOCIATION AUBURN — The Auburn Heritage Association will conduct two historic marker dedications in Lee County...

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A New Perspective on Books

A New Perspective on Books

Award-Winning Author Inspires New Love of Reading for Local Students BY KENDYL HOLLINGSWORTH KENDYLH@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — Anything is...

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Opelika Hosts CCAA Conference

Opelika Hosts CCAA Conference

CONTRIBUTED BY OPELIKACHAMBER OF COMMERCE OPELIKA — Opelika hosted the 2023 Chamber of Commerce Association of Alabama’s Executive Leadership...

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It’s a New Season at The Gogue

It’s a New Season at The Gogue

BY HANNAH GOLDFINGER HLESTER@ OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM AUBURN — Acrobats and fire dancers and The Broadway Boys, oh my! The Jay and Susie Gogue...

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Noon Tunes Fill the Square

Noon Tunes Fill the Square

Music fills the air in Courthouse Square in Opelika every Wednesday during May. Noon Tunes, sponsored by the Opelika Parks and Recreation...

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