Events Articles

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...

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...
VBS schedule | June 27, 2024

VBS schedule | June 27, 2024

CENTRAL BAPTIST CHURCHEvery day is an adventure at Breaker Rock Beach, from the morning waves crashing against the shore to evenings filled with...

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Local NAACP sets July 20 event

Local NAACP sets July 20 event

BY ANITA STIEFELANITAS@OPELIKA OBSERVER.COM LEE COUNTY — The community is invited to a Friends & Family Fun Day/Old School NAACP Picnic in the...

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VBS 2024

VBS 2024

CENTRAL BAPTIST CHURCHEvery day is an adventure at Breaker Rock Beach, from the morning waves crashing against the shore to evenings filled with...

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OPD steals the show at Burger Wars

OPD steals the show at Burger Wars

Wins Tailgater’s Crowd Favorite for third year in a row OPELIKA — Members of the Opelika Rotary Club have hosted the annual Burger Wars event in...

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