Ryan’s Top 10: April 2023 Events in Auburn and Opelika

Spring is in full swing with community-wide fundraisers, Easter fun, sports, festivals and more! You won’t want to miss these top April 2023 events in Auburn and Opelika for all-around fun this season.

12^th Annual Going Blue for Autism, April 1

• What: It’s time to go blue for autism at this family-friendly community event! There will be food trucks, a DJ, a petting zoo, inflatables, arts and crafts vendors, a car show, games and more.
• Where: Opelika Courthouse Square
• When: 6 to 8 p.m.
• Visit the event website.

Opelika Theatre Company presents CLUE on Stage, April 1-2

• What: You don’t want to miss this funny whodunit adaptation of the board game Clue. The Opelika Theatre Company actors will have you rolling in the aisles throughout the performance!
• Where: Southside Center for the Arts, 1103 Glenn St.
• When: 7 to 9 p.m.
• Visit the event website.

Flashlight Egg Hunt, April 6

• What: Hunt for eggs in the dark! Children in third grade through fifth grades are invited to bring their flashlights and baskets to the Opelika SportsPlex Amphitheater to look for colorful eggs, golden eggs and special prizes.
• Where: Opelika SportsPlex, 1001 SportsPlex Pkwy.
• When: 7:30 p.m.
• Visit the event website.

The Wing Fling, April 7-8

• What: Get a bird’s eye view of birds of prey flying from towers and around the amphitheater while learning more about these AU-some animals, conservation and rehabilitation. Tickets for the all-ages show are $8 per person.
• Where: Auburn Raptor Center, 1350 Pratt-Carden Drive
• When: April 7^th, 4 p.m.; April 8^th, 10 a.m.
• Visit the event website.

Auburn’s 43^rd Annual Egg Hunt, April 8

• What: Next up on April 2023 events in Auburn and Opelika is Auburn’s 43^rd Annual Egg Hunt! The hunt is staggered by age group with the first one starting at 10:15 a.m. Pre-registration for this free event is required.
• Where: Kiesel Park, 520 Chadwick Lane
• When: 10 a.m. to noon
• Visit the event website.

Easter on the Square, April 8

• What: Geared toward second-graders and younger children, Easter on the Square is another big Easter egg hunt! This free egg hunt is staggered by age group. The fun starts at 10 a.m.
• Where: Opelika Courthouse Square
• When: 10 a.m. to noon
• Visit the event website.

Auburn Football’s A-Day, April 8

• What: Auburn football fans get their spring preview with the annual A-Day game on Saturday, April 8^th. Tickets are on sale now.
• Where: Jordan-Hare Stadium, 251 S. Donahue Drive
• When: 1 p.m.
• Visit the event website.

Smokey Robinson at Gogue Performing Arts Center, April 22

• What: Tickets for American Motown legend singer-songwriter Smokey Robinson are selling fast! You don’t want to miss this live show at the Ham Amphitheater. Get your tickets now.
• Where: Gogue Performing Arts Center, 910 S. College St.
• When: 7:30 p.m.
• Visit the event website.

Bo Bikes Bama, April 23

• What: Bike for a good cause! It’s the 12^th Annual Bo Bikes Bama event in Auburn. Choose from a 20-mile and a 60-mile route, or register to “ride from home” if you are unable to attend in person. Registration is currently open, but it does end on April 2^nd.
• Where: Auburn Arena, 250 Beard-Eaves Court
• When: 60-Mile ride, 7 a.m.; 20-Mile ride, 9:45 a.m.
• Visit the event website.

Auburn CityFest, April 29

• What: Auburn’s largest free outdoor festival is back! Live music, arts and crafts, fine arts vendors, children’s activities, food and more! CityFest is a rain or shine event.
• Where: Kiesel Park, 520 Chadwick Lane
• When: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Visit the event website.

Summary

Whew! With all the fun April 2023 events in Auburn and Opelika, it’ll be May before we know it! Check out more community events here to add to your action-packed April! For more community news, including real estate trends, keep reading our blogs!