Home Depot Build a School House Bank Nov. 28th

Start a project with the kids that you can take to the bank! With the School House Bank Workshop at The Home Depot, teach them the basics of working with tools, while letting them take pride in building a functional object to keep.

All kids get to keep their craft, receive a FREE certificate of achievement, a Workshop Apron, and a commemorative pin while supplies last.

Children must be present at the store to participate in the workshop and receive the kit, apron and pin.

Kids Workshop activities are scheduled on a first come/first served basis. Please do not arrive before 9:00 a.m.

Register online to reserve your spot.

Auburn's DowntownTrick or Treat Thursday, Oct. 29th

Get ready for the Monster Mash! Bring your monsters, warriors, clowns and cuties to the best Halloween party in town – the 15^th Annual Downtown Trick-or-Treat! Join the City of Auburn for this spooktacular alternative to door-to-door trick-or-treating on Thursday, October 29 from 6 – 8 p.m. in downtown Auburn.
 
Downtown merchants will provide treats for the children and DJ Ozz will return as our musical entertainment to have you feeling “ghouly.”

Everyone is invited to dress up and come in costume, adults and children alike! You could be the Pick of the Patch in our costume contests. The costume judging will begin at 7p.m. for best pet, individual (12 years of age or younger) and Family costume. 

 

The Downtown Trick-or-Treat is FREE to the public and will be held rain or shine. Downtown streets will close at 5:30 p.m. However, parents must accompany children to this event.  Check out our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/CityofAuburnAL for more details.

Haunted Auburn Walking Tour October 9-10, 23-24 from 7-10 pm

Alabama Spectral Investigators lead you past some of Auburn's most famous haunted locations.  You'll learn interesting histories and haunted facts about what has been named "Loveliest Village on the Plains".  Tours last approximately 45 minutes.  Two tours will occur, the fist will begin at 7 pm and the second at 9 pm.  Plan to meet your tour guides between Auburn's stone eagles located diagonally from Toomer's Corner.

Auburn's Indian SummerNight on Friday, Oct. 9th from 6-9:30 pm

 

Indian SummerNight is an arts festival that transforms downtown Auburn into an arts district, featuring the work of local and regional artists, live musicians, street performers, food and drink vendors, and children's activities. Each year the Auburn Arts Association, City of Auburn, Jan Dempsey Community Arts Center and Auburn Downtown Merchants Association host this event to highlight the many talented artists in our area in addition to promoting our unique downtown area. 

 

During this event downtown merchants and restaurants remain open after regular business hours and people of all ages are encouraged to take advantage of this great opportunity to shop, dine and relax while enjoying the arts in downtown Auburn. Artists will have their works on display and live musical entertainment is provided.  Make sure to bring your kids too as children also have an opportunity to participate in arts and crafts, as well as enjoy other kid specific attractions that change each year! Don’t miss out on this great, family-friendly experience in downtown Auburn! 

 

In addition to the arts festivities, we are encouraging culinary artists to display their talents through a BBQ sauce contest and a cornbread contest. All are encouraged to submit their best sauces and cornbreads for entry in the contests!

 

SummerNight is free to the public and open to all ages. For more information, please contact the Jan Dempsey Community Arts Center at 501 - 2963 or contact Cari Cleckler, SummerNight co-coordinator at ccleckler@auburnalabama.org

Home Depot Kids Workshop Sept. 5th

This month's kids workshop is teaching how to make a football toss.  It will be held Saturday, Sept. 5 from 9-12.  These free workshops are designed for kids ages 5-12.  All kid get to keep their craft, receive a FREE certificate of achievement, a Workshop Apron, and a commemorative pin while supplies last. Please register to reserve your child's spot in the workshop.

Carmike Cinemas Summer Kid Series starts Thursday, June 4th at 10 am

Carmike Cinemas Summer Kid Series starts Thursday, June 4th at 10 am.  $4 for admission which includes a small drink and popcorn.  Movies will be shown at both the Auburn and Opelika Carmike Cinemas.  For more information, visit www.carmike.com.

Free Summer Swing Concerts Every Tuesday in Opelika

Every Tuesday evening beginning in May the Opelika Parks and Recreation Department hosts a free outdoor concert at 7:00 p.m. at Municipal Park in Opelika, Alabama. This 15-week concert series offers a wide variety of musical entertainment including Gospel, Jazz, R & B, Praise and Worship, Oldies, Country, Big Band Swing, Folk, and Community Band music

 

The Opelika Band Boosters will prepare hamburgers and hotdogs in the park for a nominal fee from 6:15-7:30 p.m. These are ideal for a family picnic. Charter Bank of Opelika will provide complimentary lemonade during the concerts.Kona Ice will have shaved ice for sale at each concert as well.

 The Rocky Brook Rocket, a vintage train with a long, rich history, has been restored and is back on the tracks for complimentary train rides.

 

Come out early! Bring the whole family, a quilt or lawn chair and relax on the bank of Rocky Brook Creek for an evening of musical fun, fellowship and relaxation.

 

2015 Summer Swing Schedule 

For more information on Summer Swing Artists, click the link on their names.

 

May 5       OHS Symphonic, Concert and Jazz Bands

May 12     Lee-Scott Academy Jazz Band

May 19     Kidd Blue

May 26     East Alabama Community Band
June 2      Conner Lorre, Neil Daimond Tribute Artist
June 9      Route 66
June 16     Bill J. Brooks, ELVIS Lives Concert
June 23     Martha's Trouble
June 30     Dave Potts
July 7        Fedoras
July 14      Crossroads
July 21      Muse
July 28      James Brown Trio
August 4   Back to School Bash

 

 For more information call the Opelika Parks and Recreation Department at 334-705-5560 or e-mail lchesser@opelika-al.gov.

Auburn Cityfest being held Sat, April 25th

Auburn Cityfest will be held this Saturday, April 25 from 9-4 at Kiesel Park.  There will be live music, food vendors, and a huge children's imagination station.  Many arts and crafts vendors will be there as well.  This is a rain or shine event.  It is a great activity for both children and adults alike.

Saxophone Quartet Community Concert on April 26th

Louise Kreher Forest Ecology Preserve is hosting a free community concert featuring the Auburn University Music Department’s Saxophone Quartet on Sunday, April 26. Food vendors will be on hand to purchase light refreshments beginning at 3:00 p.m. The concert will begin at 3:30 p.m. Picnics and chairs are welcomed. Free admission. Canceled in the event of rain.

Auburn Stride Walkers free walking group

Auburn Stride Walkers meet three times a week at Town Creek Park for a walk around Auburn.  They meet every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 9 am.  Click here for more details and schedule.

Free Tai Chi Class on Thursday, March 19th

Escape from the chaos of the work week and enjoy Tai Chi at the Kreher Preserve & Nature Center. The essence of Tai Chi practice is balance and harmony. Tai Chi allows us the opportunity to slow down and be present in a fast-paced and often stressful world. The slow, gentle, mindful way of moving imparts grace to the body, calmness to the mind and lifts the spirits. A centuries old practice, Tai Chi is being recommended by health organizations around the world as an effective exercise that can improve balance and posture, prevent falls, build immunity, reduce stress and chronic pain, and even promote cognitive function. The instructor, Kitty Frey, is certified in several Tai Chi for Health programs.

Tai Chi class is free and scheduled at the pavilion from 5:15 – 6:15, on Thursday, March 19, at the Kreher Preserve & Nature Center located at 2222 N. College Street, Auburn. The nature center is located 3 miles north of Toomer’s Corner and the entrance is just north of the AU Fisheries complex. Canceled in the event of rain.

Lowe's Build and Grow Workshop this Saturday, March 14th

Lowe's Build and Grow workshop for kids is being held this Saturday, March 14 at 10 am.  Kids will be building a Monster Jam project featuring El Toro Loco®.  Please register online before workshop.  Each month Lowe's hosts a Build and Grow workshop for kids to build a wooden project.  Kids get a free apron, goggles, patch, and more!  

Home Depot Kid's Workshop Saturday, March 7th

Learn How to Build Bookends

Home Depot is offering their monthly kids workshop this Saturday, March 7th from 9 -12.  This month they are offering to teach your kids how to build a pair of bookends with sports or flowers stickers.  These workshops are designed for children ages 5-12.  All kids get to keep their craft, receive a free certificate of achievement, apron, and commemorative pin while supplies last.  Please register before workshop.

Try hockey for free this Saturday!

This Saturday, February 21st, Auburn Ice Hockey is assisting the Columbus Hockey Association in hosting kids ages 4-12 to come try hockey for free at the Columbus ice rink!  Register your child at www.tryhockeyforfree.com. The event will last from 9:00-10:30.  This will be held at the Columbus Ice Rink located at 400 Fourth Street, Columbus, Georgia.  If your child has shown an interest in hockey, this is the perfect opportunity to come try it out!

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Lowe's Build and Grow Workshop: February 14, 2015

Lowe's is hosting its monthly Build and Grow workshop for kids.  For the month of February, love is the theme.  On Saturday, February 14, 2015 at 10:00 am, kids can come and make this sweetheart picture holder.  Please visit their website to register.

Jim Bob's Chicken Fingers Kids Eat Free Every SATURDAY!

It is rare to find Kids Eat Free deals at restaurants on the weekends.  But Jim Bob's is the exception!  Every Saturday, Kids 12 and under can dine in for free with an adult meal purchase.  One free meal per adult meal purchase.  Kids must order off the kids' menu.  Pretty standard requirements for these deals.  Visit their website to view their menu and other daily specials.

Home Depot Free Kids Workshop: Build a Heart Box

Home Depot is offering its free kids workshop on February 7, 2015 from 9am-12pm.  This month, they are going with a Valentine's Day themed Heart Box.  It is designed for kids ages 5-12.  All kid get to keep their craft, receive a FREE certificate of achievement, a Workshop Apron, and a commemorative pin while supplies last.  Please register online before workshop.  This is a great craft to get ready for Valentine's Day!