Week of July 6–12, 2026 and Beyond — Opelika, Alabama
This Week (July 6–12)
- July 7 — Stars, Stripes & Splash Pool Party: 7–9 p.m. at Opelika SportsPlex Outdoor Pool. Popsicles, music, beach balls, and giveaways. Free for SportsPlex members; $4 for nonmembers.
- July 7 — Flag Football Registration Opens: Opelika Parks & Recreation opens fall flag football registration (ages 5–7) at opelikaparks.com. Registration closes July 21.
- July 7 — Opelika City Council Meeting: 6 p.m. at Opelika Municipal Court Building, 300 Martin Luther King Blvd. Council to vote on BS Logistics America tax abatement.
- July 8 — OLLI Brown Bag Lecture: “Gold and Years — A Short History of Money in America,” 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. at Sunny Slope Annex, 1031 S. College St., Auburn. Free and open to the public.
- July 9 — OYP Summer Social: Opelika Young Professionals Summer Social at Z&Z Cigar Co., 6–7:30 p.m.
Later in July
- July 14 — She Means Business: Mahjongg with Two Dot Mahjongg: 5–7 p.m. Opelika Chamber of Commerce event for businesswomen.
- July 14 — Gogue Center Summer Film Series: “Miracle”: Food trucks at 6 p.m., film at 7 p.m. at the renovated Bill & Carol Ham Amphitheatre. Free with registration.
- July 16 — Blues & Boil at The Sound Wall: Doors 6:30 p.m., dinner 7 p.m. Live music by The John Bull Trio; coursed Southern-inspired dinner by Chef Chris Wilton.
- July 17 — Food Truck Friday: 5–9 p.m. on N. Railroad Ave. & 1st Ave., downtown Opelika. 20+ food vendors, live music, family fun. Hosted by the Opelika Chamber.
- July 20 — Long Shot Classic Golf Tournament: Annual golf fundraiser for TBI survivor Collin Long.
- July 23 — Namaste Boba Ribbon Cutting: 4–4:30 p.m. inside the Walmart Supercenter, Opelika. New local boba shop and beverage vendor.
- July 24 — Cheers on the Corner, Downtown Auburn: 6–9 p.m. Annual sip-and-stroll event through 20+ restaurants, bars and shops. 21+. $45 advance / $50 day-of. Hosted by ADMA.
- July 28 — Caliber Collision Ribbon Cutting: 10–10:30 a.m. at 1648 S. College Street, Auburn. Auto, glass, and collision repair shop.
- July 28 — Gogue Center Summer Film Series: “Apollo 13”: Food trucks 6 p.m., film 7 p.m. Free with registration.
- July 29 — 2026 State of the City Address: 7:30–9:15 a.m. at Opelika Center for the Performing Arts, 1700 Lafayette Pkwy. Mayor Eddie Smith delivers the annual address. Hosted by the Opelika Chamber.
- July 30–Aug. 1 — Pierre Bensusan Guitar Mastery Retreat: Three-day immersive retreat with internationally acclaimed fingerstyle guitarist Pierre Bensusan at The Sound Wall in Opelika.
Recurring Weekly Events:
• Mondays: Lunch at the Chamber, 11 a.m.–2 p.m., 200 S. 6th St., Opelika
• Tuesdays: O Grows Farmers Market, 3–6 p.m., Courthouse Square, Opelika
• Fridays: Free evening music at MARIA Jewelers, 231 S. 8th St., Opelika, 6–8:30 p.m.
• Saturdays (excl. July 4): City Market at Town Creek Park, Auburn, 8–11 a.m.
• Wednesdays: Singo Bingo at Whistle Stop Bottle & Brew, 7 p.m. (July only: benefiting OPD Shop with a Cop)
Source: Opelika Observer Community Calendar (June 30, 2026); Opelika Chamber Events Calendar; City of Opelika Parks & Recreation; Auburn Tourism
From the Opelika Weekly News Digest — June 30 – July 5, 2026 | Compiled by Viktor AI for Opelika Daily News
