Looking to fill up your calendar with exciting new events to kick off the New Year? January is the month to wind down from a bustling holiday season of shopping, gift giving, and feasting with family. A host of exciting activities is coming your way this month, so check out these January 2018 events in Auburn and Opelika to get started!
- USA Team Handball and USA Junior National Team Handball Tryout
USA Team Handball in Auburn is holding tryouts for its full-time residency program to compete in the 2020 Olympics and World Championships! Show off your athletic, Olympic-worthy skills for a shot at the team. For more information, click here.
When: January 6, 2017 from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Where: Beard Eaves Memorial Coliseum, 650 Biggio Drive, Auburn
- AU Men’s Basketball vs. Arkansas and AU Women’s Basketball vs. Texas A&M
Come out and support the AU men and women’s basketball team as they face off Arkansas and Texas A&M in the first home game of the season!
When: January 6 (Men’s) and 7 (Women’s), 2017 at 5 p.m.
Where: Auburn Arena, 250 Beard-Eaves Court, Auburn
Admission: Click here for information on admission
- Lee County Literacy Movie Night
Put this inspiring documentary on your calendar for January 2018 events in Auburn and Opelika. “Look to the Sky” is exploration of the true lives of young people who motivate us with hope and positivity. For more information, click here!
When: January 9, 2017
Where: AMC Movie Theater, 2130 East University, Auburn
Admission: $10 per person; must be purchased in advance
- AuburnServes Spring Volunteer Fair
Are you a student looking to enrich your life by volunteering for a cause? Join the Auburn Serves Spring Volunteer Fair and connect with nonprofits to help a community and bolster your career. Click here for more information.
When: January 12, 2018 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Where: Auburn University Student Career Center, 255 Heisman Drive, Auburn
Admission: Free for Auburn students, faculty, and staff
- Opelika-Auburn News Bridal Extravaganza
If you have bridal needs, then the Bridal Extravaganza is just the place for you to find information and talk to various venders. A “Style for the Aisle” fashion show will highlight beautiful dresses and include giveaways for up to thousands of dollars in prizes!
When: January 14, 2017
Where: Auburn Marriott Opelika Hotel & Conference Center, 3700 Robert Trent Jones Trail, Opelika
Admission: $10 in advance, $12 at the door. Cash or check accepted.
- Dan Navarro in Concert
Another of the January 2018 events in Auburn and Opelika brings Dan Navarro, a famed songwriter for many hit musicians like Pat Benatar and a voice actor in The Book of Life, Family Guy, Fallout 4, and more to perform at the Sundilla! Bring your preferred food and beverage, or enjoy free coffee, tea, water, and food! Find tickets at Spicer’s Music, Blooming Colors, or at www.sundillamusic.com.
When: January 19, 2017 from 7:30 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Where: AUUF, 450 Thatch Avenue, Auburn
Admission: $12 in advance; $15 at the door. $12 at the door for Auburn University employees.
- Monthly Market
Support your local economy by visiting the Monthly Market, a partnership between Auburn Parks and Recreation and local growers! Vendors will be selling anything from produce, jellies, and more—all from Lee County! Click here for more information!
When: January 23, 2017 from 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Where: Harris Center, 425 Perry Street, Auburn
Admission: Free
- 6th Annual Polar Plunge
You can help raise money for the athletes in the Lee County Special Olympics by taking an icy plunge at the Samford Pool! Register, find sponsors for the plunge, and take part in prizes and a costume contest!
When: January 27, 2017
Where: Samford Pool, 328 E Samford Avenue, Auburn
Admission: Click here for registration information!
- 5th Annual Alabama Oyster Social
Celebrate the Alabama oyster with local oyster farmers and the Auburn University Shellfish Laboratory for their fifth and final annual social. Help raise funds to support the AU Shellfish Laboratory, meet other farmers, and enjoy good food! For more information, click here!
When: January 27, 2017 from 3 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Where: Alfa Pavilion (Big Red Barn), 620-A S Donahue Drive, Auburn
Admission: Click here to view ticket information!
- East Alabama Arts: Cinderella
Enjoy the musical edition of Cinderella by Rodgers + Hammerstein, creators of South Pacific and The Sound of Music. This delightful show features everything you loved about the Cinderella story, plus a beautiful orchestra and jaw-dropping performance on stage. For more information, visit the website!
When: January 29, 2018
Where: Opelika Center for the Performing Arts, 1700 Lafayette Parkway, Opelika
Admission: Click here to buy tickets online!
Out of all the January 2018 events in Auburn and Opelika, you’re sure to find something to do while getting back on track after the holiday season! For more events in the Auburn, Opelika, and Lake Martin area, continue following the Ryan Robert Realtor Blog! If you’re looking to buy or sell a house in the Auburn-Opelika or Lake Martin area, call Ryan at 334-750-9872 or email at [email protected]!
