The Opelika Parks and Recreation department will host a free outdoor concert every Tuesday at 7 p.m. in Municipal Park.
The concert series will run for 15 weeks this summer.
The series will feature a wide range of music including country, jazz, R&B and folk.
Dinner will be available for purchase from 6:15-7:30 p.m.
The Opelika Band Boosters will prepare hamburgers, hotdogs and homemade ice cream, making the night ideal for a picnic with friends and families.
The Rocky Brook Rocket, an antique miniature train with intriguing history, has been restored and will be back on the tracks for complimentary train rides during concerts.
Auburn also held a concert series this month.
With three shows over and one remaining, Auburn Parks and Recreations considering this annual event a success.
The program tried to use local bands to further its business and allow the public to become familiar with the good music being produced right here in Auburn.
"This event has been going on for about four years," said Dana Stewart, program director for Auburn Parks and Recreation.
Concerts take place every Thursday night this May from 6-7:30 p.m. at Town Creek Park.
Each week's concert is free and open to the public.
The concerts are great for people of all ages.
"It's fun for families and nice for college students to relax and be outside," said Lady Macintosh, a student at Auburn.
The concerts so far have included local bands such as Crossroads Band, County Road 12 and Summer Breeze.
"Our band loved playing at this event, it was the perfect weather, atmosphere and everything," said Will Mooty, lead singer of Summer Breeze,
Stewart said, the bands seem to have fun as they play and watch people within the community enjoy a relaxed evening on blankets and lawn chairs.
The final concert, with a performance by Satin Soul, will take place May 26.
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