Wondering what to do now that fireworks and the Fourth of July are behind us? Fear not social butterflies! These July 2022 events in Auburn and Opelika are sure keep your calendar full of good times.
Beauty and the Beast (Live-Action Sing-Along), July 7
- What: It’s a “tale as old as time” with a soundtrack that never gets old! Pack up the family, lawn chairs and blankets for a movie night at the Gogue. Event is free, but bring money for the movie-themed concessions. Come early to enjoy fun arts activities too!
- Where: Gogue Performing Arts Center Amphitheatre
- When: Gates open at 6 p.m., movie starts at 7 p.m.
- Website: Click here.
City Market, July 9, 16, 23, 30
- What: We’re right in the middle of City Market season! Don’t miss out on fresh produce, local goods and handmade products crafted with care.
- Where: Town Creek Park
- When: 8 to 11 a.m.
- Website: Click here.
Science on Saturdays: Honeybees, July 9
- What: For this Saturday’s edition, learn all about the lives of honeybees. Their numbers are declining. Find out how you can help them survive! Admission is $5. Children under 3 are free.
- Where: Kreher Preserve and Nature Center
- When: 10 to 11 a.m.
- Website: Click here.
Lucy’s Disco Brunch, July 10, 17, 24, 31
- What: Forget about partying like it’s 1776; party like it’s 1976 at Lucy’s every Sunday for the rest of July! Sip on groovy cocktails like the Dancing Queen or the Super Freak while you wait for your delish ’70s-inspired dish. Good vibes only.
- Where: Lucy’s, 2300 Moores Mill Road
- When: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., DJ starts at 11 a.m.
- Website: Click here.
Fit Week 2022, July 10-16
- What: Auburn residents, celebrate National Recreation and Parks Month with a free week-long membership at both Frank Brown and Boykin!
- Where: Frank Brown Recreation Center and Boykin Community Center Fitness Center
- When: Mon.-Thurs. 6 a.m. to 8 p.m., Fri. 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sat. 8 a.m. to noon and Sun. 1 to 6 p.m.
- Website: Click here.
Summer Swing Concert Series, July 12, 19, 26
- What: The sounds of music continue every Tuesday in Opelika! Get down to the tunes of the James Brown Trio, Murray Brown and Martha’s Trouble. (P.S. Go ahead and mark your calendars for August 2 and the Back to School Bash, the last Summer Swing concert.)
- Where: Monkey Park, Opelika
- When: 6:15 p.m.
- Website: Click here.
Wild Wild West Day Camp, July 18-22
- What: It’s a week of fun for rising 2nd-5th graders! Campers will enjoy crafts, games, daily programs and more while experiencing the adventures of Cub Scouts. Cost for registered Cub Scouts is $90 and $115 for non-registered campers.
- Where: Auburn Church of Christ
- When: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Website: Click here.
Sing 2, July 21
- What: The Gogue Center’s Summer Film Series continues with a free outdoor screening of Sing 2. Don’t miss Buster Moon and the gang as they get ready for an out-of-this-world performance!
- Where: Gogue Performing Arts Center Amphitheatre
- When: Gates open at 6 p.m.; movie starts at 7 p.m.
- Website: Click here.
Cheers on the Corner 2022, July 22
- What: Cheers! Make your way downtown if you are 21 and older for this popular annual event. Enjoy savory bites and beverage samples at more than 20 participating stops. Tickets are on sale now. $45 in advance and $50 day of.
- Where: Downtown Auburn
- When: 6 to 9 p.m.
- Website: Click here.
Jimbo Mathus, July 30
- What: Next up? End July 2022 events in Auburn and Opelika on a high note with a performance by American singer-songwriter Jimbo Mathus. Enjoy cold drinks and hot food from HOTBOX while you’re there too.
- Where: Standard Deluxe, Waverly
- When: 5 p.m.
- Website: Click here.
Summary
Outdoor movies. Fresh goods. Honeybees. Disco days. Day camps and more! These July 2022 events in Auburn and Opelika are bringing the heat—and good times. Searching for a place to cool your jets? Contact Ryan Roberts today. Keep reading our blogs for more community news, events and local spotlights.