Events Articles

Opelika’s Victorian Front Porch Tour gets fresh new look

BY MICHELLE KEYEDITOR@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — Step back into time with Opelika’s Victorian Front Porch Tour, scheduled for Dec. 13 through 17. The setting for the tour is the year 1899 and dressing in period costumes is welcomed.Ride, stroll or bike through the...

Collinwood luminaries tell Christmas story

BY ANN CIPPERLYFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — For the 57th year, Collinwood residents will continue their Christmas gift to the community with the annual Collinwood Luminaries Friday, Dec. 13, from 5 until 9 p.m. Over 1,300 flickering candles in sand filled bags will line...

What to Expect at SNOPELIKA 2024

BY THE OPELIKACHAMBER OF COMMERCE OPELIKA — The Opelika Chamber of Commerce invites you to experience the magic of the holiday season at the SNOPELIKA Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting on Friday, Dec. 6, in downtown Opelika. This beloved event, presented by Autosport...

AUMC Christmas Market to feature arts, crafts, food

BY ANN CIPPERLYFOR THE OBSERVER Over 50 vendors featuring art, handmade crafts, food and other items will be featured at this year’s annual Christmas Market Saturday, Dec. 7 from 8:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the Auburn United Methodist Church. The creative cooks in the...
Guests Get a Taste of Opelika

Guests Get a Taste of Opelika

OPELIKA — As the sun lowered on the horizon in the back of the Museum of East Alabama Tuesday evening, music and tantalizing aromas began to drift...

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Boogie on down 280

Boogie on down 280

WAVERLY — Hundreds turned out to the Old 280 Boogie at Standard Deluxe in Waverly, Alabama, on April 22. Kicking off the night before and running...

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The Fair Is Back in Town

The Fair Is Back in Town

BY MICHELLE KEYMICHELLE@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — Spring weather is here, and that means it is time for the fair to return to Opelika. Modern...

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Go Bo Go!

Go Bo Go!

Bo Bikes Bama is an annual charity bike ride led by Alabama native and Auburn University great Bo Jackson. Every year, Jackson bikes across the...

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Sip, Spike and Support

Sip, Spike and Support

CONTRIBUTED BYAUBURN HOSPITALITY OPELIKA —  Newly opened Tigertown Sports is hosting an all-day charity event, partnering with United Way of Lee...

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Family Fun Makes a Difference

Family Fun Makes a Difference

BY HANNAH LESTER HLESTER@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM BEULAH — Beulah Family Fun Day is just that — fun. And fun for the whole family, too. The event is...

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