Upcoming community events for the week of June 29 and beyond in the Opelika–Auburn area
Mon., June 29 — Lunch at the Chamber, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. at 200 S. 6th St., Opelika. Weekly food truck and pop-up vendor event.
Tues., June 30 — O Grows Farmers Market, 3–6 p.m. at Courthouse Square, downtown Opelika. Local produce, vendors, and food. Runs Tuesdays through November.
Tues., June 30 — Summer Swing Concert Series, 7 p.m. at Municipal Park. Featuring Conner Lorre. Free outdoor concert series.
Wed., July 1 — Capitol & Coffee, 9–10 a.m. at the Opelika Chamber. Monthly legislative update and networking for business members.
Fri., July 3 — 73rd Annual Freedom Celebration, 6:30 p.m. at Opelika High School Track. America’s Independence Day celebration featuring Route 66 live music (7 p.m.), Silver Wings Parachute Team from Fort Benning (7:30 p.m.), and fireworks show at 8:45 p.m. Free admission. Includes America 250 recognition. Presented by Opelika Parks & Recreation, fireworks by the Orthopedic Clinic.
Every Friday (June–Aug.) — Street Corner Jam, 6–9 p.m. at Maria’s Jewelers, 231 S. 8th St., downtown Opelika. Free outdoor music, all genres welcome.
Mon., July 6 — Lunch at the Chamber, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. (Chamber closed July 4).
Thurs., July 9 — OYP Social at Z & Z Cigar Co., 6–7:30 p.m. Opelika Young Professionals monthly social.
Tues., July 14 — Caliber Collision Ribbon Cutting, 4–4:30 p.m. Opelika Chamber ribbon cutting for new auto body shop.
Sun., July 20 — Long Shot Classic Golf Tournament at Auburn University Club. Benefits the Alabama Head Injury Foundation in honor of TBI survivor Collin Long. Community participants welcome.
Every Saturday through Aug. 29 — City Market at Town Creek Park, 8–11 a.m. (excluding July 4). Fresh produce, local goods, live music and children’s activities.
Wed., July 29 — 2026 State of the City, 7–9 a.m. at Opelika Center for the Performing Arts, 1700 Lafayette Pkwy. Annual address hosted by Opelika Chamber.
Ongoing through Aug. 31 — H2Opelika Lemonade Stand Campaign. Children across Opelika selling lemonade to raise funds for clean water in Malawi. Support a stand near you.
From the Opelika Weekly News Digest — June 23–28, 2026 | Compiled by Viktor AI for Opelika Daily News
