Past Events

An archive of everything that has appeared on the Opelika Daily News events calendar, newest first. Events move here automatically once they have passed. Spot an error? Email jerry@opelikadailynews.com.

September 2026

Saturday, September 26

Auburn hosts Vanderbilt for Homecoming4:15 p.m. · Jordan-Hare Stadium · ODN weekly calendar
Greater Peace Missionary Baptist churchwide yard saleOpelika · ODN weekly calendar
Auburn vs. Vanderbilt Homecoming4:15 p.m. CT · Jordan-Hare Stadium · ODN weekly calendar
Churchwide Yard SaleOpelika · ODN weekly calendar

Friday, September 25

Auburn Parks & Rec Member Appreciation WeekSep 23–Sep 25 · Frank Brown and Boykin centers · ODN weekly calendar
Turn lanes closed at Geneva Street and Columbus Parkway for ADA sidewalk and signal workSep 23–Sep 25 · Opelika · ODN weekly calendar
Opelika football open date; Friday Night Lights with Krazzy 88, 6 p.m., Garden Bar6 p.m. · Opelika · ODN weekly calendar
Member Appreciation WeekSep 19–Sep 25 · Lake Wilmore, Frank Brown and Boykin centers · ODN weekly calendar
Friday Night Lights with Krazzy 886 p.m. · Garden Bar · ODN weekly calendar
Connect over Coffee with the Opelika Chamber8 a.m. · Opelika · City of Opelika
National Day of RemembranceAll day · Opelika · City of Opelika

Thursday, September 24

Keys for Kids dueling pianos fundraiser5:30 p.m. · Spring Villa Lodge · ODN weekly calendar
Lunch Bunch – Shrimp Basket11 a.m. · Opelika · City of Opelika

Wednesday, September 23

Lunch Break Lecture: Joshua Dairen on “Talking to Ghosts”Noon · Museum of East Alabama · ODN weekly calendar
ROOM TO SWING AN AX7:30 p.m. · BOXCAR · ODN weekly calendar
Opelika volleyball hosts BeauregardOpelika · ODN weekly calendar
Opelika Volleyball vs. BeauregardOpelika · ODN weekly calendar

Tuesday, September 22

AI Literacy WorkshopOpelika campus · ODN weekly calendar
Opelika Planning Commission Meeting3 p.m. · City Hall · CivicClerk

Monday, September 21

Legends on the Links Fall Golf Tournament8 a.m. to 2 p.m. · Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail at Grand National · ODN weekly calendar
Lunch at the Chamber11 a.m. to 2 p.m. · Opelika Chamber, 601 Avenue A · ODN weekly calendar

Saturday, September 19

Family Story Time: Claydate, A Playdate with Clay10 to 11 a.m. · Opelika Public Library · ODN weekly calendar

Friday, September 18

Food Truck Friday5 to 10 p.m. · Downtown Opelika · ODN weekly calendar
Opelika football hosts J.A.G.7 p.m. · Bulldog Stadium · ODN weekly calendar

Thursday, September 17

East Alabama Early Care & Education Summit8 to 10:30 a.m. · Opelika Chamber of Commerce · ODN weekly calendar

Wednesday, September 16

Lunch Break LectureMuseum of East Alabama · ODN weekly calendar

Tuesday, September 15

Opelika Job Fair9 a.m. to noon · Opelika Public Library · ODN weekly calendar
Walk-In Scanning at the Archives3 to 6 p.m. · Opelika Public Library · ODN weekly calendar
Opelika City Council Regular Meeting6 p.m. · City Hall · CivicClerk
Opelika City Council Work Session5:30 p.m. · City Hall · CivicClerk

Saturday, September 12

Hobby Swap9 a.m. to noon · Opelika Public Library · ODN weekly calendar
Auburn Football Home Opener6:45 p.m. · Jordan-Hare Stadium · ODN weekly calendar

Friday, September 11

Family Story Time10 a.m. · Opelika Public Library · ODN weekly calendar
Opelika Football vs. Central-Phenix City7 p.m. · Bulldog Stadium · ODN weekly calendar
Auburn High Football at EnterpriseEnterprise · ODN weekly calendar

Thursday, September 10

Messy Story Time11 a.m. · Opelika Public Library · ODN weekly calendar
CeCe Winans in ConcertGogue Center Amphitheatre · ODN weekly calendar
Historic Preservation Commission4:30 p.m. · City Hall · CivicClerk

Tuesday, September 8

Lee County Board of Education work session and meeting4 p.m. · Lee County · ODN weekly calendar
Dancercise9 a.m. · Southside Center for the Arts · ODN weekly calendar
Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting9 a.m. · City Hall · CivicClerk

Monday, September 7

Labor DayOpelika and Auburn · ODN weekly calendar

Saturday, September 5

Auburn football vs. Baylor2:30 p.m. CT · Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta · ODN weekly calendar

Friday, September 4

Opelika Football vs. Enterprise7 p.m. · Bulldog Stadium · ODN weekly calendar
CatVideoFest 20266, 8 and 10 p.m. · BOXCAR Theater · ODN weekly calendar

Thursday, September 3

Business After Hours: CoLab5 to 7 p.m. · 216 S. 8th St. · ODN weekly calendar

Tuesday, September 1

Prenatal Clinic OpeningEAMC-Lanier campus · ODN weekly calendar
Ribbon Cutting: Magnolia Social Media Management4 p.m. · Opelika · ODN weekly calendar
Opelika City Council Regular Meeting6 p.m. · City Hall · CivicClerk
Opelika City Council Work Session5:30 p.m. · City Hall · CivicClerk

August 2026

Saturday, August 29

Paint the Town9 a.m. to 1 p.m. · Downtown Opelika · ODN weekly calendar
‘Legally Blonde Jr.’2:30 p.m. · Opelika Community Theatre · ODN weekly calendar
Michelle Malone in concertThe Sound Wall · ODN weekly calendar
Brewzle Fest 2026Opelika · ODN weekly calendar

Friday, August 28

Opelika football season opener vs. HooverBulldog Stadium · ODN weekly calendar
OHS Football Season OpenerBulldog Stadium · ODN weekly calendar

Thursday, August 27

Opelika football season opener vs. HooverBulldog Stadium · ODN weekly calendar

Wednesday, August 26

Opelika girls flag football vs. Park Crossing6 p.m. · Bulldog Stadium · ODN weekly calendar

Tuesday, August 25

Auburn Municipal ElectionAuburn · ODN weekly calendar
O Grows Farmers MarketOpelika · ODN weekly calendar
Opelika Planning Commission3 p.m. · City Hall · CivicClerk

Monday, August 24

Opelika City Council work session and regular meetingOpelika · ODN weekly calendar
Library Board Meeting6 p.m. · City Hall · CivicClerk

Friday, August 21

Food Truck Friday: Back to School Bash5 to 9 p.m. · N. Railroad Ave. · ODN weekly calendar

Thursday, August 20

West Ridge Park inclusive playground opensWest Ridge Park · ODN weekly calendar

Tuesday, August 18

Goodwill/EAMC multi-employer hiring eventOpelika Chamber · ODN weekly calendar
Sharp Street Extension sealed bids opened2 p.m. · Opelika City Hall · ODN weekly calendar
O Grows Farmers MarketGlenn Street · ODN weekly calendar
Opelika City Council Regular Meeting6 p.m. · City Hall · CivicClerk
Opelika City Council Work Session5:45 p.m. · City Hall · CivicClerk

Monday, August 17

Lunch at the Chamber11 a.m. to 2 p.m. · 200 S. 6th St. · ODN weekly calendar

Sunday, August 16

Opelika Crush Soccer Playdate #2Aug 15–Aug 16 · Opelika SportsPlex · ODN weekly calendar

Saturday, August 15

2nd Mission Alliance Dedication Ceremony9 to 10:15 a.m. · Opelika Public Library · ODN weekly calendar
Auburn City Market8 to 11 a.m. · Town Creek Park · ODN weekly calendar

Thursday, August 13

Historic Preservation Commission4:30 p.m. · City Hall · CivicClerk

Wednesday, August 12

Ribbon Cutting: RyRowsie BoutiqueOpelika Chamber · ODN weekly calendar
RyRowsie Boutique Ribbon Cutting4 p.m. · 229 S 8th Street, Opelika · ODN weekly calendar

Tuesday, August 11

O Grows Farmers Market4 to 7 p.m. · Opelika · ODN weekly calendar
BOXCAR German-Language Film Series opens7 p.m. · downtown Opelika · ODN weekly calendar
Alabama Special Primary ElectionAlabama · ODN weekly calendar
August Park Board Agenda5:30 p.m. · City Hall · CivicClerk
Zoning Board of Adjustment9 a.m. · City Hall · CivicClerk

Friday, August 7

Food Truck Friday5-9 p.m. · N. Railroad Ave. & 1st Ave. downtown · ODN weekly calendar

Thursday, August 6

First Day of SchoolOpelika City Schools · ODN weekly calendar

Tuesday, August 4

One Love National Night Out5-8 p.m. · Friendship Missionary Baptist Church · ODN weekly calendar
Opelika City Council Regular Meeting6 p.m. · City Hall · CivicClerk
Opelika City Council Work Session5:30 p.m. · City Hall · CivicClerk

Sunday, August 2

Opelika’s Got TalentAug 1–Aug 2 · Covington Recreation Center · ODN weekly calendar

July 2026

Friday, July 31

Pierre Bensusan Friday Night Concert7:30 p.m. · 605 Avenue B, Opelika · ODN weekly calendar

Thursday, July 30

Pierre Bensusan Guitar Mastery RetreatThe Sound Wall, Opelika · ODN weekly calendar

Wednesday, July 29

2026 State of the City7–9 a.m. · Opelika Center for the Performing Arts · ODN weekly calendar
State of the City7:30 a.m. · Opelika Chamber · ODN weekly calendar

Tuesday, July 28

Summer Swing Finale: Back to School Bash6 PM · downtown Opelika · ODN weekly calendar
Zoning Update Public WorkshopCity of Opelika · ODN weekly calendar
Caliber Collision Ribbon Cutting10–10:30 a.m. · 1648 S. College Street, Auburn · ODN weekly calendar
Gogue Center Summer Film Series: “Apollo 13”6 p.m. · Auburn · ODN weekly calendar
Summer Swing: Back to School Bash7 p.m. · Monkey Park · ODN weekly calendar
Zoning Update Workshop6 p.m. · 1100 Glenn Street · ODN weekly calendar
Planning Commission3 p.m. · City Hall · CivicClerk

Sunday, July 26

Back-to-School Supplies Giveaway3:30–5:30 PM · Covington Recreation Center · ODN weekly calendar

Saturday, July 25

Downtown Opelika Christmas in JulyAll day · Downtown Opelika · ODN weekly calendar

Friday, July 24

AHSAA All-Star Sports WeekJul 20–Jul 24 · Montgomery · ODN weekly calendar
Cheers on the Corner6–9 p.m. · Downtown Auburn · ODN weekly calendar

Thursday, July 23

Namaste Boba Ribbon Cutting4–4:30 p.m. · Walmart Supercenter, Opelika · ODN weekly calendar

Tuesday, July 21

Summer Swing: Crossroads7 p.m. · Monkey Park · ODN weekly calendar
Opelika City Council Regular Meeting6 p.m. · City Hall · CivicClerk
Opelika City Council Work Session5:15 p.m. · City Hall · CivicClerk

Monday, July 20

Long Shot Classic Golf TournamentAuburn University Club · ODN weekly calendar

Friday, July 17

Food Truck Friday5–9 p.m. · N. Railroad Ave. & 1st Ave., Opelika · ODN weekly calendar

Thursday, July 16

Blues & Boil at The Sound Wall6:30 p.m. · The Sound Wall · ODN weekly calendar

Tuesday, July 14

She Means Business: Mahjongg5–7 p.m. · Opelika Chamber of Commerce · ODN weekly calendar
Gogue Center Summer Film Series: “Miracle”6 p.m. · Bill & Carol Ham Amphitheatre · ODN weekly calendar
Caliber Collision Ribbon Cutting4–4:30 p.m. · Caliber Collision · ODN weekly calendar
Park Board July Meeting5:30 p.m. · City Hall · CivicClerk
Zoning Board of Adjustment9 a.m. · City Hall · CivicClerk

Thursday, July 9

OYP Summer Social6–7:30 p.m. · Z&Z Cigar Co. · ODN weekly calendar
OYP Social6–7:30 p.m. · Z & Z Cigar Co. · ODN weekly calendar
Historic Preservation Commission4:30 p.m. · City Hall · CivicClerk

Wednesday, July 8

OLLI Brown Bag Lecture11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. · Sunny Slope Annex, Auburn · ODN weekly calendar

Tuesday, July 7

Stars, Stripes & Splash Pool Party7–9 p.m. · Opelika SportsPlex Outdoor Pool · ODN weekly calendar
Flag Football Registration Opensopelikaparks.com · ODN weekly calendar
Opelika City Council Regular Meeting6 p.m. · City Hall · CivicClerk
Opelika City Council Work Session5:15 p.m. · City Hall · CivicClerk

Monday, July 6

Lunch at the Chamber11 a.m.–2 p.m. · Opelika Chamber · ODN weekly calendar

Friday, July 3

73rd Annual Freedom Celebration6:30 p.m. · Opelika High School Track · ODN weekly calendar

Wednesday, July 1

Capitol & Coffee9–10 a.m. · Opelika Chamber · ODN weekly calendar

June 2026

Tuesday, June 30

O Grows Farmers Market3–6 p.m. · Courthouse Square, downtown Opelika · ODN weekly calendar
Summer Swing Concert Series7 p.m. · Municipal Park · ODN weekly calendar

Monday, June 29

Lunch at the Chamber11 a.m.–2 p.m. · 200 S. 6th St., Opelika · ODN weekly calendar

Saturday, June 27

Harris Family 40th Reunion & Gala6 p.m. · BJ’s Event Center, Opelika · ODN weekly calendar

Tuesday, June 23

Summer Swing Concert Series7 p.m. · Municipal Park · ODN weekly calendar
Uniquely You Magazine Ribbon Cutting4 p.m. · Opelika/Auburn · ODN weekly calendar
Mill Village Roundabout Bid Deadline2 p.m. · City Hall · ODN weekly calendar
Beach Ball Bonanza7–9 p.m. · SportsPlex Outdoor Pool · ODN weekly calendar
Planning Commission 3 p.m. · City Hall · CivicClerk
Zoning Board of Adjustment 9 a.m. · City Hall · CivicClerk

Friday, June 19

Food Truck Friday5–9 p.m. · Downtown Opelika · ODN weekly calendar
Juneteenth Celebration5–9 p.m. · Downtown Opelika · ODN weekly calendar

Thursday, June 18

Southern Union Celebrates America’s 250th Birthday10 a.m.–noon · Opelika · ODN weekly calendar

Wednesday, June 17

Leadership Lee County Ribbon Cutting4 p.m. · Opelika/Auburn · ODN weekly calendar
OYP Singo Bingo7 p.m. · Whistle Stop · ODN weekly calendar

Tuesday, June 16

ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification CourseJun 15–Jun 16 · Opelika · ODN weekly calendar
Opelika City Council Regular Meeting6 p.m. · City Hall · CivicClerk
Opelika City Council Work Session5:45 p.m. · City Hall · CivicClerk

Monday, June 15

LifeSouth Blood Drive10 a.m.–4 p.m. · Opelika Chamber · ODN weekly calendar
Library Board Meeting6 p.m. · City Hall · CivicClerk

Sunday, June 14

Flag Day Ceremony2–4 p.m. · Auburn-Opelika Elks Lodge · ODN weekly calendar

Friday, June 12

Threadmob Custom Apparel Ribbon Cutting10 a.m. · Opelika/Auburn · ODN weekly calendar
Chamber Day at Synovus Park6–9 p.m. · Synovus Park · ODN weekly calendar
The Sound Wall Supper Club7–9 p.m. · Downtown Opelika · ODN weekly calendar
Sundilla Concert Seriesevening · Auburn/Opelika · ODN weekly calendar

Thursday, June 11

Historic Preservation Commission4:30 p.m. · City Hall · CivicClerk

Tuesday, June 9

Float-In Movie: Zootopia 27–9 p.m. · SportsPlex Outdoor Pool · ODN weekly calendar
Argentina vs. Iceland Soccer Match7:45 p.m. · Jordan-Hare Stadium · ODN weekly calendar

Monday, June 8

Lunch at the Chamber11 a.m.–2 p.m. · 200 S. Sixth St., Opelika · ODN weekly calendar

Sunday, June 7

Auburn Baseball Super RegionalJun 5–Jun 7 · Plainsman Park · ODN weekly calendar

Friday, June 5

SummerNight Downtown Art Walk6–10 p.m. · Auburn · ODN weekly calendar
Food Truck Friday5–9 p.m. · Opelika · ODN weekly calendar

Thursday, June 4

Home2Suites by Hilton Ribbon Cutting4 p.m. · Opelika/Auburn · ODN weekly calendar
OYP Dog Walking3:45–5 p.m. · CARE Humane Society · ODN weekly calendar

Wednesday, June 3

Boulangerie French Bakery Ribbon Cutting10 a.m. · downtown Opelika · ODN weekly calendar
OLLI Brown Bag Book Talk11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. · Sunny Slope Annex, Auburn · ODN weekly calendar

Tuesday, June 2

Opelika City Council Regular Meeting6 p.m. · City Hall · CivicClerk
Opelika City Council Work Session5:45 p.m. · City Hall · CivicClerk

Monday, June 1

Lunch at the Chamber11 a.m.–2 p.m. · Opelika · ODN weekly calendar
Auburn Baseball NCAA Regional Championship5 p.m. CT · Plainsman Park · ODN weekly calendar

Compiled from the Opelika Daily News weekly events roundups, CivicClerk (Council, Planning Commission, Historic Preservation, Zoning and other boards), City of Opelika calendar and reader submissions. Listings are as announced beforehand. Last updated Sep 27, 2:31 p.m..

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