As the summer heat kicks into high gear, our community is coming alive with an incredible lineup of activities, live music and family-friendly fun. To ensure you don’t miss a moment of the action, I’ve rounded up my must-attend June 2026 events in Auburn and Opelika.
Lunch at the Chamber, June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
- What: The Opelika Chamber hosts Lunch at the Chamber, a recurring event each Monday featuring a rotating lineup of local food trucks and pop-up vendors. It is the perfect opportunity to try something new each week—like the upcoming vendors, India Palace Carryout or Turn and Burn.
- Where: 200 S. Sixth St., Opelika
- When: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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Kids Night Out at Glazed, June 4, 11, 18, 25
- What: Happening each Thursday throughout June, Kids Night Out at Glazed offers the perfect drop-off experience where children can paint a custom pottery piece and complete a take-home craft in a fun, guided environment. Sign-up is open and costs $45.
- Where: 1345 Opelika Road, Auburn
- When: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
- Visit the website.
Friday Karaoke, June 5, 12, 19, 26
- What: Kick off your weekend every Friday night at the Dublin Loft inside the Irish Bred Pub! Head to the DJ booth starting at 9 p.m. to take the stage for an unforgettable evening of karaoke.
- Where: 833 S. Railroad Ave., Opelika
- When: 9 p.m.
- Visit the website.
SummerNight Downtown Art Walk, June 5
- What: Hosted annually, the SummerNight Downtown Art Walk is a free, family-friendly arts festival that features local and regional artists, live musical performances and kid activities. This celebration also includes extended shopping hours at downtown merchants and an annual culinary contest.
- Where: Downtown Auburn
- When: 6 to 10 p.m.
- Visit the website.
Family Splash, June 6
- What: Family Splash is a free family event hosted by the Auburn Parks and Recreation Department offering complimentary admission to the city’s public pools. In addition to swimming, there are interactive water safety stations designed to teach safety tips.
- Where: 2000 Grove Hill Rd., Auburn | 328 E. Samford Ave., Auburn
- When: 8 to 11:30 a.m. | 12 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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KPNC Summer Ecology Camps, June 8-12
- What: The Kreher Preserve & Nature Center Summer Ecology Camps offer children in upcoming grades 1–7 a nature-based educational experience that features experiments, hikes and wildlife encounters. Parents can register their children for $175 per week, which includes all camp materials, a daily snack and T-shirt.
- Where: 2222 N. College St., Auburn
- When: 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
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Staycation Book Club, June 8, 29
- What: The Staycation Book Club at Auburn Oil Co. Booksellers is a flexible summer program designed to explore three beach reads over three consecutive months. Perfect for summer travelers, the club allows readers to buy tickets and join discussions, one book at a time, without committing to the entire series.
- Where: 149 E. Magnolia Ave., Suite A, Auburn
- When: 6 p.m.
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Argentina vs. Iceland at Jordan-Hare Stadium, June 9
- What: Argentina vs. Iceland is coming to Auburn! Serving as a historic pre-World Cup tune-up for the Road to ’26 series, this event marks the first soccer match ever played in the 87-year history of the stadium.
- Where: 251 S. Donahue Drive, Auburn
- When: 7:30 p.m.
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Opelika Book Festival, June 16
- What: The Opelika Book Festival and Auburn Oil Co. Booksellers welcome New York Times bestselling author Katherine Center as part of the lineup of June 2026 events in Auburn and Opelika. Attendees can purchase a $35 ticket that includes admission and a copy of her newest novel, The Shippers, or request a free admission-only ticket.
- Where: 1100 Glenn St., Opelika
- When: 6:30 p.m.
- Visit the website.
Southern Union Celebrates America 250, June 18
- What: Southern Union State Community College will host Southern Union Celebrates America 250! This free, public event will feature a keynote address by dynamic history educator Val Crofts, exploring the people, ideas and events that shaped the nation.
- Where: 301 Lake Condy Road, Opelika
- When: 10 a.m.
- Visit the website.
Summary
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