From jingle bells and “Ho, Ho, Ho’s” to ringing in the New Year, these December 2023 events in Auburn and Opelika have it all!
Downtown Auburn Holiday Open House, Dec. 1
- What: There’s no better time to check off your gift list than the Downtown Auburn Holiday Open House! Shop till you drop while enjoying extended shopping hours, special offers, children’s activities, Santa, live music, cocktails to go and more!
- Where: Downtown Auburn
- When: 5 to 8 p.m.
- Visit the website.
Santa on the Corner, Dec. 3
- What: Come see the big man in red Saturday and Sunday as he gets cozy on the corner, sponsored by United Way of Lee County and Auburn Downtown Merchants. Bring your kids and your pets for free photos with Santa; just remember to bring your own camera. Donations are welcome.
- Where: Toomer’s Corner
- When: Sunday, 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
- Visit the website.
SNOPELIKA Parade and Tree Lighting, Dec. 3
- What: It’s time for Opelika’s kick-off to Christmas! Don’t miss this free festive event, complete with artificial snowfall and the annual tree lighting.
- Where: Courthouse Square/Railroad Avenue
- When: 8:30 p.m.
- Visit the website.
Downtown Auburn Christmas Parade, Dec. 3
- What: Next on Ryan’s list of December 2023 events in Auburn and Opelika is another community favorite! Don’t miss the annual Auburn Christmas Parade on Sunday, Dec. 3rd, which promises a surprise ending they are “snow” excited about this year!
- Where: Downtown Auburn
- When: 2 p.m.
- Visit the website.
Auburn Gingerbread Village Unveiling, Dec. 3
- What: Feast your eyes upon the largest gingerbread village in East Alabama, with more than 10 gingerbread buildings on display in the pre-function foyer of the culinary science center. The big unveiling will take place right after Auburn’s Christmas Parade.
- Where: Tony and Libba Rane Culinary Science Center, 205 S. College St.
- When: 3 p.m.
- Visit the website.
Christmas in a Railroad Town, Dec. 8
- What: A family-friendly festive night of holiday traditions awaits! There will be wagon and trolley rides, children’s activities, train rides, a petting zoo, shopping, hot chocolate and so much more.
- Where: Downtown Opelika
- When: 6 to 9 p.m.
- Visit the website.
Victorian Front Porch Christmas Tour 2023, Dec. 9-12
- What: It’s a Christmas classic you don’t want to miss. Opelika’s Northside Historic District will party like it’s 1899 for five days with more than 60 Victorian and historic homes, taking it back to a simpler time. Be sure to visit the website for more details and times.
- Where: Opelika Historic District
- When: Times vary. Driving tours from 5 to 9 p.m.
- Visit the website.
Rocky Brook Rocket Reindeer Express, Dec. 14-16
- What: Holiday lights, treats, hot chocolate, pictures with Santa, a Christmas market, a train ride and more can be expected at this annual holiday event!
- Where: Monkey Park, Opelika
- When: 5 to 8 p.m.
- Visit the website.
Christmas Wreath Workshop at KPNC, Dec. 17
- What: Get in the holiday spirit by creating your very own wreath from natural materials at the Kreher Preserve and Nature Center. The cost is $20 per person for all materials. Meet up in the covered pavilion to get crafty!
- Where: 2222 N. College St., Auburn
- When: 1 to 3 p.m.
- Visit the website.
Drop and Pop New Year’s Bash, Dec. 31
- What: Make plans for an evening to remember as you ring in the New Year with style and excitement at Grand National! There will be two bands, drink packages, dancing, food, a complimentary champagne toast and a “drop and pop” balloon celebration.
- Where: Auburn Marriot Opelika Resort & Spa
- When: 6 p.m. to 1 a.m.
- Visit the website.
Summary
Get ready to be merry and bright thanks to these December 2023 events in Auburn and Opelika, but that’s not all that’s happening around town next month! Check out more fun festivities on the Auburn Opelika Tourism calendar for an action-packed holiday season. Keep reading our blogs for more local news.
