Can you believe students and teachers are returning to the classroom soon? But there is still time to squeeze in summer fun before then and more fun after with these August 2023 events in Auburn and Opelika.
Summer Swing Concert Series, Aug. 1
- What: It’s the final show of the summer! Don’t miss the Back to School Bash on Tuesday, Aug. 1st, in Opelika’s Monkey Park! Come early for hamburgers and hot dogs, plus train rides for the kids from 6:30 to 7 p.m.
- Where: Municipal Park, North Fifth Street, Opelika
- When: 7 p.m.
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National Night Out, Aug. 1
- What: It’s the 40th anniversary of this nationwide community-building event! Learn more about our community’s public services, safety, youth programs, health services and more. Sponsored by the City of Auburn and Auburn University, see a K9 demonstration, meet local school resource officers and participate in Touch-a-Truck.
- Where: Ag Heritage Park, South Donahue Drive, Auburn
- When: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
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Choctafaula Wagon Rides, Aug. 4-6, 11-13, 18-20 & 25-27
- What: Take a wagon ride to see exotic animals. Let the kids run wild in a play area. See animals up close and personal at a petting zoo. Get a bite to eat at the café at Choctafaula. Wagon rides start at 10:30 a.m. and run each hour until 3:30 p.m.
- Where: 929 Lee Road 14, Auburn
- When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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Food Truck Friday, Aug. 4 & 18
- What: Spend the first and third Fridays of the month in historic downtown Opelika enjoying bites, brews and more from local restaurants and food trucks.
- Where: Downtown Opelika
- When: 5 p.m. to Midnight
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Gourmet Gals, Aug. 7
- What: Cheers to one of the many fun August 2023 events in Auburn and Opelika. Join the professionals at Botanic for a wine tasting and charcuterie class in The Grille. Learn about ideal pairings of wines, cheeses and meats—and take home your own perfect charcuterie board!
- Where: 1702 Frederick Road, Opelika
- When: 6 p.m.
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Second Saturday at Pioneer Park, Aug. 12
- What: Go back in time on the second Saturday each month at the Lee County Historical Society Museum. See live demos from blacksmiths, spinners, weavers, gardeners and more. Enjoy arts and crafts, music and food.
- Where: 6500 Stage Road, Loachapoka
- When: 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
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Margee Bright-Ragland and Friends at Opelika Art Haus, Aug. 18-19
- What: Join the artists for a special evening of art and fellowship! There will be ceramics, wood art, paintings, books, and original art clothing. All work in the show will be for sale. Stop by for a reception from 5 to 8 p.m. on Friday with beverages and hors d’oeuvres.
- Where: 500 N. Railroad Ave., Opelika
- When: Fri., 3 to 9 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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Sundilla presents Three on a String Concert, Aug. 25
- What: Don’t miss Three on a String, musicians intent on bringing “mirth and merriment” to the audience with a fun combination of music, songs and humor.
- Where: Auburn Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 450 E. Thach Ave., Auburn
- When: 7:30 to 10 p.m.
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Ride & Seek: A Bike Safety Adventure, Aug. 26
- What: Get safety tips from Auburn Bicycle Committee experts and test your skills on a mountain bike trail and a paved trail. Ride and Seek teaches kids in kindergarten through 8th grade and their parents how to ride bikes safely and have fun. There will be free prizes and a raffle for bike equipment!
- Where: Chewacla State Park, 124 Shell Toomer Pkwy., Auburn
- When: 8:30 to 11 a.m.
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Summary
Live music, public safety, community, local dining, exotic animals, charcuterie boards, art and more are all coming up as part of these August 2023 events in Auburn and Opelika. Don’t forget to take a break from your busy schedule to learn more about our local real estate market by reading our blogs!
