School may be out for the summer, but the Auburn and Opelika community is still bustling with activity! Join various organizations as they host concerts, food competitions, runs, arts and crafts, and so much more. Check out these fun June 2018 events in Auburn and Opelika!
Alabama Avenue at Eighth & Rail, June 1
Love sushi and cheesecake? What about pop party, Southern rock, and country music? Then spend an evening at Eighth & Rail with the party music cover band Alabama Avenue to hear your favorite songs!
- When: Fri, June 1 at 8:30 p.m.
- Where: Eighth & Rail, 807 S Railroad Avenue, Opelika
- Admission: Free
- More information: Click here.
IAMBK Summer Blast Family Fun Run, June 2
Run with your family while dodging water balloons on a hot summer day! This run features a 1K for ages 6 and older at 8 a.m., followed by the 5K at 8:30 a.m.—both starting at the Boykin Community Center.
- When: Sat, June 2 at 8 a.m.
- Where: Boykin Community Center, 400 Boykin Street, Auburn
- Admission: $15
- More information: Click here.
Touch-A-Truck, June 2
Take the kids out and explore a variety of vehicles from military to sport cars—even dump trucks! Visitors can touch and enter the cars and trucks. Get the chance to take a photograph with Aubie, too!
- When: Sat, June 2 at 9 a.m.–12 p.m.
- Where: Downtown Opelika on South Railroad Avenue, Opelika
- Admission: Free
- More information: Click here.
Burger Wars 2018, June 2
Put your grilling skills to the test during the Burger Wars 2018 competition and tasting event! Beyond the great food from a variety of participants, expect lively music and family fun.
- When: Sat, June 2 at 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Where: Downtown Opelika on North Railroad Avenue, Opelika
- Admission: Open to the public
- More information: Click here.
SummerNight Downtown Art Walk, June 8
Appreciate the works of community artists and creators as downtown Auburn transforms into a bustling art district! Enjoy the wares of local vendors, live entertainment, children’s activities, and delicious food.
- When: Fri, June 8 at 5–10 p.m.
- Where: Downtown Auburn on South College Street, Auburn
- Admission: Free
- More information: Click here.
Cruise N Brews Scavenger Hunt, June 9
Follow the clues, don a clever costume, and take a picture with a buddy during a scavenger hunt hosted by James Bros Bikes in Opelika! The most creative photograph makes the winner—not the first to uncover all the clues!
- When: Sat, June 9 at 4–7 p.m.
- Where: James Bros Bikes, 113 South 9th Street, Opelika
- Admission: Free
- More information: Click here.
Mean Mary in Concert at Sundilla, June 15
Enjoy Nashville-native Mean Mary play lively bluegrass and folk music at the Sundilla this June! Mean Mary isn’t mean at all, so come on over to AUUF with a chair, food, and beverage for this concert!
- When: Fri, June 15 at 7:30–10 p.m.
- Where: Auburn Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 450 Thatch Avenue, Auburn
- Admission: $12 in advance, $15 at the door
- More information: Click here.
Dad’s Night Out, June 16
Take your dad out for Father’s Day at A·T Ariccia Trattoria and be treated to chef demos, beer tasting, dinner, and a gift card for your dad! Limited space, so get your tickets soon!
- When: Sat, June 16 at 5:30–8 p.m.
- Where: A·T Ariccia Trattoria, 241 South College Street, Auburn
- Admission: $75
- More information: Click here.
Bee Auburn: A Celebration of Pollinators, June 23
During this week-long event, celebrate the vital environmental importance of pollinators with Bee Auburn! If you can’t make the weekday events, at least stop by during the street block party on Friday from 6–9 p.m.! This event will feature live entertainment, vendors, a farmer’s market, and more.
- When: Fri, June 23 at 6–10 p.m.
- Where: Downtown Auburn, 122 West Magnolia Avenue, Auburn
- Admission: Free
- More information: Click here.
Downtown Auburn Restaurant Week, June 24–30
Create a memorable dining experience throughout the last week of June in Downtown Auburn during Restaurant Week! Participating downtown fine dining restaurants will offer pre-set menus with three-course meals for lunch and dinner, whereas casual restaurants will offer a special menu only for that week!
- When: Sun–Sat, June 24–30
- Where: Downtown Auburn on South College Street, Auburn
- Admission: $30 for fine dining experience
- More information: Click here.
Join your community with these June 2018 events in Auburn and Opelika to kick off the summer! Keep up with monthly community events in Auburn and Opelika by following the Ryan Roberts blog! For all of your real estate needs, call Ryan Roberts at 334-750-9872 or email [email protected]!
