It’s New Year’s Eve! And there’s no better way to celebrate the new year than planning for all the fun ahead with these upcoming January 2025 events in Auburn and Opelika.
Boozie Bubbles at The Collegiate, Jan. 1-5
- What: Kick off the year with Boozie Bubbles at The Collegiate! Reserve your “bubble”—one of three heated and furnished igloos on the Rooftop Bar of The Collegiate Hotel—for a special evening with friends. Each tent accommodates up to eight guests.
- Where: 205 S. Gay St., Auburn
- When: Reservation blocks start at 4 p.m.
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Small Business Summit, Jan. 10
- What: Are you about to start your own business? Register for the Opelika Chamber of Commerce’s Small Business Summit for a full day of action-packed work sessions and learning. Topics include business fundamentals, branding, finances, funding, hiring, technology and more.
- Where: 200 S. Sixth St., Opelika
- When: 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
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Worthy Squared’s Warriors for Freedom 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run, Jan. 11
- What: Race to the Opelika Sportsplex for the first-ever Worthy Squared – Warriors for Freedom 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run. Participate in National Human Trafficking Awareness Day with each step you take during this community-wide event.
- Where: 1001 SportsPlex Parkway, Opelika
- When: 8 a.m.
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Sundilla presents The Honey Badgers, Jan. 17
- What: The 2025 Sundilla Concert Series starts with a visit from The Honey Badgers at Auburn Unitarian Universalist Fellowship. Listen as the folk duo brings their brand of Americana to town through unique harmonies, lyrics and melodies.
- Where: 450 E. Thach Ave., Auburn
- When: 7:30 p.m.
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Polar Plunge, Jan. 18
- What: January 2025 events in Auburn and Opelika wouldn’t be the same without the 13th Annual Polar Plunge at Samford Pool behind East Samford School! Recruit sponsors as you prepare to take the plunge to benefit the Lee County Special Olympics. Registration is now open. Dress up and take the plunge to make a difference.
- Where: 332 E. Samford Ave., Auburn
- When: 9 a.m.
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The Gryphon Trio at The Gogue Performing Arts Center, Jan. 23
- What: Experience the sounds of The Gryphon Trio at The Gogue. Be swept away by the internationally renowned piano trio, known for their highly refined and dynamic performances redefining chamber music for the 21st century.
- Where: 910 S. College St., Auburn
- When: 7 p.m.
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Auburn Swim and Dive vs. Alabama, Jan. 24
- What: Dive into an exciting all-day meet as the Auburn Swim and Dive team takes on Alabama at the James E. Martin Aquatics Center.
- Where: 664 Biggio Drive, Auburn
- When: 3 p.m.
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Czech National Philharmonic, Jan. 25
- What: Head to the Opelika Performing Arts Center for The Czech National Philharmonic’s first-ever U.S. tour. Hear acclaimed and celebrated works of Czech masters and music from Central Europe.
- Where: 1700 Lafayette Parkway, Opelika
- When: 7 p.m.
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An Evening with Nashville’s Goldpine, Jan. 30
- What: The Sound Wall invites you to an evening with the husband-wife duo, Goldpine, as they bring their bold, harmony-driven Americana to the stage. Seating is limited so get your tickets ahead of time, and it’s a BYOB event.
- Where: 605 Avenue B, Opelika
- When: 7:30 p.m.
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Ballet Hispánico: CARMEN.maquia at The Gogue Performing Arts Center, Jan. 30
- What: End the month at The Gogue to see the nation’s renowned Latino dance organization, Ballet Hispánico, perform a Picasso-inspired modern take on Georges Bizet’s opera “Carmen.” The choreography blends contemporary dance with nods to the Spanish paso doble and flamenco
- Where: 910 S. College St., Auburn
- When: 7 p.m.
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Summary
These January 2025 events in Auburn and Opelika will rock the beginning of the new year! Contact Ryan Roberts to be your East Alabama Realtor when you want to rock a new home in the coming year. Keep reading our blogs for more community news and events.