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1,500 lanterns will line the pathways of Pine Hill Cemetery on Oct. 19-20 from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. for the biennial Pine Hill Cemetery Lantern Tour. For this historic walking tour through the cemetery, 100 volunteers will make the history of Auburn come alive through costumes and creativity.
Even with the blockbuster Eras tour overseas, Auburn students are buzzing about the upcoming Eras Tour movie, which hits theaters October 13, the Friday of fall break.
In honor of the Halloween season, the annual Haunted Auburn Walking Tour is back for its 11th consecutive year. The tour takes place every Friday and Saturday of October – as well as Halloween night – at 8 p.m. Guests meet downtown across from Toomer’s Corner.
The annual Lee County Fair is back in town from Oct. 3-7 and is open each night from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. The fair returns every year on the first Tuesday of October. Located at the fairgrounds in Opelika, the Lee County Fair first debuted in 1948.
Chewacla State Park celebrates the importance of bats and other Alabama-native animals with its new event, Bats and Boos, on Saturday, Oct. 7, from 6 p.m. to 8. p.m. The event aims to educate the public about the importance of bats and other small animals in Alabama with a Halloween theme.
This week, Ralph Brown Draughon Library is hosting Banned Books Week to educate the public on book censorship. Displays, interactive boards and a book reading event will be available this week, Oct. 1 through Oct. 7 at the library.
One of Auburn’s deepest traditions is that students are continuously finding love within the Auburn family and instilling their love for Auburn into the next generation. Auburn’s vibrant campus has witnessed countless love stories that have transcended time and distance, lasting for years to come.
Auburn means the world to many students, alumni and others living in the small college town. To Auburn University President Christopher B. Roberts, it means everything.
Laura Collard, a third grade teacher at Wrights Mill Road Elementary School, truly embodies the orange-and-blue spirit. She is an Auburn alumna who values both her education and the opportunities that Auburn offers its community.
Finding the right place to shop for clothing can be a difficult task. Luckily, downtown Auburn is home to many fashion-forward boutiques. From long-term staples such as Behind the Glass or brand new shops like The Tiny Closet, downtown Auburn is the place to shop.
This Sunday, Oct. 1, Botanic in Opelika is hosted its second annual Botanic’s Got Talent starting at 5 p.m. Over 35 contestants participated in front of judges, showcasing their talent to the Auburn community.
In 1896, Sheldon Toomer brought an infamous fresh-squeezed lemonade recipe to the corner of Magnolia Avenue and College Street, Toomer's Corner, where the notorious paw print and Toomer's Oaks are found with a fresh layer of toilet paper snow, flowing in the wind after an Auburn victory.
With the excitement of October's arrival, there are so many things to look forward to. Colder weather, warmer clothing and of course, the thrills of Halloween.
In front of St. Dunstan’s Episcopal Church on East Magnolia Ave., a book box resides with the intention of passersby either taking a book or leaving one — promoting literacy and allowing people the opportunity to let their used books be adopted and loved by a new owner.
With summer weather coming to an end, Auburn’s Parks and Recreation hosted the Dog Days of Summer Pool Party on Sept. 23, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Samford Pool.
Electric vehicle owners and a local bicycle shop gathered for National Drive Electric Week at the Gogue Performing Arts Center on Friday, Sept. 22 from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. to showcase their vehicles and answer questions about living electric.
With trees shedding their leaves, a chill in the air, Halloween approaching and the flavor of pumpkin spice brewing, many people are excited that fall is approaching. Some current students, alumni and Auburn residents shared some of their thoughts on local fall-themed activities they love to partake in.
Auburn University Dance Marathon is an organization that raises money for Piedmont Columbus Regional, which is Auburn’s local Children’s Miracle Network Hospital in Columbus, Georgia. The executive board discussed upcoming events and their favorite memories of being involved in the organization.
An abundance of Auburn’s students, alumni, staff and fans gathered for the annual Homecoming Parade and festivities on Friday, Sept. 15, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. The parade consisted of a variety of performances and floats by various on-campus organizations and community members.
Auburn University and the surrounding Auburn community are home to a rich history of game day traditions and activities for the whole family.
