Fall break marks a few things. It is the beginning of fall festivities, the calm after midterms and for some students, the chance to go home for a long weekend.
However, according to the 2021 College Factual Diversity Report, under 40% of Auburn’s student population is from out-of-state. For some of these students, a trip home may be unfeasible.
That being said, non-homebound students are in luck this year; Auburn’s offering a host of activities throughout the long weekend. Here’s the ultimate guide to spending Fall Break in Auburn.
Tipoff at Toomer’s:
Thursday, Oct. 7 at 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Tipoff at Toomer’s is back! The City, University and Auburn Athletics are partnering up once again to bring Auburn Basketball to Toomer’s Corner. Tipoff at Toomer’s will feature Auburn men’s basketball head coach Bruce Pearl, women’s head coach Johnnie Harris, as well as a pre-season look at both teams. The free event, which was first held in 2019, was canceled for the 2020 season due to COVID restrictions and is back for the first time since its onset.
Book Signing with Madison Prewett
Thursday, Oct. 7 at 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Auburn native and Bachelor star Madison Prewett will be hosting a book signing to promote her new book, “Made for this Moment.” The book is a Christian read that focuses on navigating “the complex realities of living in an age of social media and confusing standards,” according to her website.
The book, which is currently available for pre-order but will not be released to the public until Oct. 19, will be offered exclusively to attendees. The signing is free to attend and will take place in downtown Auburn at J&M bookstore.
Football, Fans and Feathers
Friday, Oct. 8 at 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Football, Fans and Feathers, hosted by the Southeastern Raptor Center, is back for another pre-gameday Friday night.
The event offers the chance to see various birds of prey up close in a live raptor show. The event will be held at the Edgar B. Carter Educational Amphitheater. Tickets are $8 and can be purchased in advance.
The Haunted Auburn Walking Tour
Friday, Oct. 8 at 6:00 and 8:00 p.m.
The Annual Haunted Auburn Walking Tour is kicking off this Friday for its ninth year in a row. The tour, which is led by local paranormal investigators Brandon Stoker and John-Mark Poe, will lead attendees to discover the history of paranormal activity in Auburn.
The tour is free and is offered twice every Friday and Saturday night throughout the month of October. The family-friendly tour begins at 6:00 p.m. and lasts approximately 45 minutes, while the 8 p.m. tour is rated PG-13 and lasts approximately 2 hours.
Come Home to the Corner
Friday, Oct. 8, 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Come Home to the Corner is back for another Friday evening of live music and extended shopping hours downtown. The event, which is sponsored by the Auburn Downtown Merchants Association, is free to the community and occurs every Friday night before a home football game.
Auburn Football v. Georgia
Oct. 9, 2:30 p.m.
The Deep South’s oldest rivalry is back at Jordan-Hare Stadium. After two weeks on the road, Auburn Football will be taking on the Bulldogs at home this Saturday. The kick-off is at 2:30 p.m.
O Grows Farmer’s Market
Saturday, Oct. 9 at 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Opelika local farmer’s market is back for another Saturday of shopping, eating and various community activities. Vendors feature homegrown seasonal fruits and veggies, as well as handmade bread, condiments and much more.
This event occurs every Saturday morning throughout the fall.
Women’s Basketball Tip-Off Celebration
Sunday, Oct. 10 at 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
The Auburn women’s basketball team will be hosting a meet-and-greet on Sunday night to celebrate the upcoming start of the 2021-22 season.
Attendees will have an opportunity to meet new head coach Johnnie Harris as well as the rest of the staff and team. Tickets, which can be purchased at AuburnTigers.com, are $25 per person and will include a meal.
The event will take place at the Anderson-Thorne Tigers Den at Jordan-Hare Stadium.
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Sabina Crisitello, junior in journalism, is the assistant culture editor at The Auburn Plainsman.
