There’s no better time to scare up family fun, frights and fall festivities than with these October 2023 events in Auburn and Opelika.
Botanic’s Got Talent, Oct. 4, 11, 18 & 27
- What: Make plans to support local talent during the 2nd Annual Botanic’s Got Talent. Contestants who make it through initial auditions will return to perform in Round One on Wed., Oct. 4th. Those who make it through all three Wednesday night rounds have the chance to win a $5,000 cash prize and a Friday night performance at the Botanic. The winner is voted on by the public during the Friday Finale on Oct. 27th.
- Where: 1702 Frederick Road, Opelika
- When: 5 to 7 p.m.
- Visit the website.
Lee County Fair, Oct. 3-7
- What: The Lee County Fair is back! The fun starts at 4 p.m. on Oct. 3rd and doesn’t stop until closing on Oct. 7th at 11 p.m. Don’t miss the fall fun with live music, the Miss Lee County Beauty Pageant, fair food, rides and much more!
- Where: Lee County Fair Grounds, 2408 Lafayette Pkwy.
- When: 4 to 11 p.m.
- Visit the website.
Auburn Food & Wine Dinner at The Depot, Oct. 4
- What: Support the Lee County Youth Development Center at this special benefit dinner. There will be a cocktail hour from 5 to 6 p.m., followed by a four-course meal and wine pairings. Tickets are limited.
- Where: 124 Mitcham Ave., Auburn
- When: 6 p.m.
- Visit the website.
Sleepy Hollow Haunted Farm, Oct. 6-7, 13-14, 20-21 & 27-31
- What: Next on the list of October 2023 events in Auburn and Opelika is a scary ghoul time! Are you brave enough to check out Sleepy Hollow’s three attractions? There’s the Psycho Path, Clown Cabin and RIP Ride. Get your tickets for spooky fun now.
- Where: 929 Lee Road 14, Auburn
- When: 7:30 to 11 p.m.
- Visit the website.
Friday Fright Night Movies at Kiesel Park, Oct. 13
- What: It will be a Friday the 13th to remember with a spooky double feature. Find your Halloween spirit with “Harry and the Hendersons” (1987) at 6:45 p.m., followed by “Friday the 13th Part III” (1982). Bring your blankets or chairs and money to buy tasty treats to enjoy during the movies at Kiesel Park.
- Where: 520 Chadwick Lane, Auburn
- When: 6 to 10 p.m.
- Visit the website.
Great Pumpkin Splash, Oct. 20
- What: You don’t want to miss the Opelika SportsPlex pool’s floating pumpkin patch transformation! Pumpkins are in varying depths of the pool for children of all swim levels to participate. Pick a pumpkin out of the pool and then decorate it. Don’t forget to register by Oct. 13th.
- Where: 1001 Andrews Road, Opelika
- When: 6 to 8 p.m.
- Visit the website.
9th Annual Fall Bash at the Red Clay Brewing Taproom, Oct. 20
- What: Live music, cold beer, food trucks, raffle prizes and family fun ahead! This free event is open to kids and dogs too.
- Where: 704 N. Railroad Ave., Opelika
- When: 6 p.m.
- Visit the website.
Beat Bama Run Fest – Color Run 5K and 1-mile, Oct. 22
- What: Put your running shoes on for a good cause! The Beat Bama Run Fest is a Color Run benefiting the Food Bank of East Alabama. Do a one-mile fun run or a 5K race, and don’t forget to bring non-perishable goods to donate to the Food Bank as part of the Beat Bama Food Drive.
- Where: Auburn University Campus – Cater Lawn
- When: 4 p.m.
- Visit the website.
Fall Festival on the Square, Oct. 29
- What: Presented by First Baptist Church of Opelika, there will be 5,000 pounds of candy, 26 inflatables, food trucks, prize drawings, fireworks and more treats than you can imagine!
- Where: Downtown Opelika
- When: 4:30 to 7:30 p.m.
- Visit the website.
Downtown Auburn Trick-or-Treat, Oct. 31
- What: Put on your costumes and come downtown for a “ghoulishly good time.” Get candy from local businesses and organizations. Listen to live music. Take scary-good photos in front of a balloon backdrop and more.
- Where: Downtown Auburn
- When: 6 to 8 p.m.
- Visit the website.
Summary
Remember, Opelika and Auburn will both host neighborhood trick-or-treating on Tuesday, October 31st. Opelika’s is from 5 to 8 p.m., while Auburn’s is from 6 to 8 p.m. And don’t be afraid to pack your calendars with more fangtastic October 2023 events in Auburn and Opelika. Keep reading our blogs for other community news and events.
