It’s a holly, jolly time of year, as anyone can see with the merry and bright December 2024 events in Auburn and Opelika throughout the holiday season. Are you ready to find your holiday spirit and end the year with a bang?
Downtown Auburn Holiday Fair and Tree Lighting Ceremony, Dec. 1
- What: Kick off holiday festivities with the Downtown Auburn Holiday Fair and the Auburn University Tree Lighting Ceremony on Sunday, Dec. 1. Shop downtown and save with exclusive offers, specials, giveaways, gift wrapping and extended hours. There will be Holiday Market vendors with art, baked goods and more. Enjoy children’s activities, Santa, live music and the tree and Menorah lighting on Samford Lawn at 5 p.m.
- Where: Downtown Auburn and Samford Lawn
- When: 2 to 6 p.m.
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The Farm at Rocky Top Country Christmas, Dec. 1, 6-8, 13-15 & 20-22
- What: Celebrate a country Christmas on the farm this season! Pick the perfect North Carolina Fraser Fir from the tree lot. Write a letter to Santa. Make reindeer food, ride a train, play games, take photos, visit the “Snow Castle” and more.
- Where: 2910 Lee Road 145, Salem
- When: Times vary.
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Ain’t Too Proud—The Life and Times of The Temptations at The Gogue Performing Arts Center, Dec. 3-4
- What: Prepare for a memorable evening at The Gogue Performing Arts Center. Experience the remarkable journey of The Temptations, from the streets of Detroit to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, in the critically acclaimed Broadway musical, “Ain’t Too Proud: The Life and Times of The Temptations.” Known for their signature dance routines and flawless harmonies, The Temptations achieved incredible success with 42 Top Ten Hits, 14 of which reached No. 1.
- Where: 910 S. College St., Auburn
- When: 7 p.m.
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Snopelika Parade & Tree Lighting, Dec. 6
- What: This is one of the December 2024 events in Auburn and Opelika that is snow much fun every year! The Christmas Parade kicks off festivities at 5:30 p.m. with over 90 displays. There will be snowfall on the Courthouse Square, Santa sightings, food trucks, music, tree lighting and more.
- Where: Downtown Opelika
- When: 5:30 to 9 p.m.
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Santa on the Corner and the Auburn Christmas Parade, Dec. 7-8
- What: You have two days to see Santa on the Corner in Auburn on Saturday and Sunday. Bring your camera for free photos and consider donating to the United Way of Lee County. Pictures with Santa end at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, with the Auburn Christmas Parade starting at 2 p.m.
- Where: Downtown Auburn
- When: Sat., 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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Hey Day Holiday, Dec. 7-Jan. 4
- What: Celebrate a Hey Day Holiday all season with festive events daily all month long, from an ice rink to holiday movies! Save the date for the grand opening on Saturday, Dec. 7. Enjoy the holiday magic with ice skating, hot chocolate and Santa visits. Join the Hey Day Market for the Auburn Gingerbread Village unveiling on Sunday, Dec. 8. Get ready for tons of fun for the whole family!
- Where: 211 S. College St., Auburn
- When: 12 p.m.
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Christmas in a Railroad Town, Dec. 13
- What: Wagon rides, trolley trips, a children’s train, pony rides, a petting zoo with big and tiny animals, late-night shopping and dining are just a few of the events during Christmas in a Railroad Town. Don’t forget to add more magic with a wagon ride through the Victorian Front Porch Christmas Tour!
- Where: Downtown Opelika
- When: 6 to 9 p.m.
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Victorian Front Porch Christmas Tour 2024, Dec. 13-17
- What: Celebrate like it’s 1899 with Opelika’s Northside Historic District! Sixty Victorian and historic homes near downtown transform into bright, nostalgic reminders of Christmas past for five days in December. And you don’t want to miss the first-ever Victorian Front Porch Tour Pub Crawl on Saturday, Dec. 14! Sip and stroll visiting various downtown locations and support the tour in a spirited way.
- Where: Downtown Opelika
- When: Times vary.
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Rocky Brook Rocket Reindeer Express, Dec. 19-21
- What: Join the Opelika Parks and Recreation Department for the Rocky Brook Reindeer Express in Monkey Park! Bring cash for $2 train rides to see sparkling Christmas scenes aglow with thousands of twinkle lights. Sip hot chocolate, enjoy a bite, take pictures with Santa and shop at a Christmas market.
- Where: Monkey Park, Opelika
- When: 5 to 8 p.m.
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New Year’s Eve Bash- Marriott Grand National Resort & Spa, Dec. 31
- What: End the year in luxury with a stay at the Marriott Grand National Resort & Spa. Can’t make a staycation? Several packages, including a “dinner and drinks” option for the New Year’s Eve Bash, are available! Enjoy a gourmet meal for two, drink tickets, music, a balloon drop and a Champagne toast at midnight.
- Where: 3700 Robert Trent Jones Trail, Opelika
- When: 6 p.m. to 1 a.m.
- Visit the website.
Summary
It’s hard to pick the top 10 December 2024 events in Auburn and Opelika with the holiday spirit in full glow! Check out the Auburn-Opelika Tourism event calendar throughout the month for updates and more festive events to add to your calendar. Contact Ryan Roberts, your local expert, to find a new home in our thriving community. Keep reading our blogs for more community news.