Hello Auburn! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Sam’s Club renovation, Ella Langley’s tour stop, and sensory friendly screening + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Big projects across Alabama: Alabama issued 17 new $1M-plus construction permits, and Auburn’s Sam’s Club received the biggest one, a $9.5 million renovation, suggesting a significant update for shoppers -- read the full permit roundup.
Auburn’s concert partnership grows: Country star Ella Langley will bring her Dandelion Tour to Auburn’s Neville Arena with ERNEST and Gabriella Rose, fresh off seven ACM awards, with ticket presales beginning June 25 -- see the concert lineup.
New production footprint: Italian synthetic leather maker Vulcaflex will open its first U.S. facility in Auburn with almost $70 million, supplying materials to automakers in the United States, Canada, and Mexico -- see the Auburn facility plans.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Mood-lifting stems, stat: Auburn Flowers nails those just-because, birthday, and big-apology moments with crisp, modern arrangements that feel like you actually planned ahead. Do yourself a favor this week and snag something cheerful… your coffee table and conscience will both look better.
A quick green escape: Between the shaded walking trail, a pair of off-leash dog areas, and a pond view that basically tells your brain to unclench, Dinius Park is an easy midweek reset. Bring the kids for the playground or just loop the 0.75-mile trail and call it self-care.
Fix that silverball: If your garage pin is stuck on tilt, Vintage Pinball Repair specializes in electromechanical machines from the 1930s to 1970s and does on-site fixes that actually stick, with a father-and-son team that has refurbished 300-plus games. Time to unbox that family heirloom and play again.
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05 — The event calendar Fun for the famOur favorite upcoming kid and family-friendly events. All events are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🐍 The Snake Show Company @ Opelika Public Library | Wednesday (6/24) at 2:00 PM – If you have been meaning to tell a kingsnake from a corn snake, this hands-on reptile meet-up at the Opelika Public Library has you covered. The Snake Show Company brings the scales, the facts, and chill vibes, perfect for curious grownups, kids, and brave grandpas.
🎨 Kids Art Class @ The Camellia Room | Thursday (6/25) – If your fridge could use some fresh museum-grade originals, The Camellia Room is hosting a hands-on art class for ages 6 to 12, with a new lesson on the elements of art each week. You get a quiet spell, they get paint, pride, and stories.
🎨 Pajama Painting Pottery Night @ The Fired Fox Art Studio (Opelika) | Friday (6/26) at 6:00 PM – Finally, a socially acceptable reason to wear pajamas in public, and it is at The Fired Fox. Settle in for a low-key paint-your-own pottery hang with snacks, Mr. Jay’s antics, BYO beverage of choice, and a $10 entry, pottery priced separately.
🎥 Sensory Friendly Screening @ AMC Tiger 13 (Opelika) | Saturday (6/27) at 10:00 AM – AMC Tiger 13 in Opelika is hosting a sensory friendly screening, lights turned up a touch, volume down, and no one side-eyes your kid for standing or snacking. Great for autistic viewers, families, and anyone who prefers movies without the sonic boom, or the shushing.
🎬 Float in Movies: The Greatest Showman @ Samford Pool | Saturday (6/27) at 7:45 PM – Summer nights call for floating at Samford Pool while The Greatest Showman lights up the screen. Parks and Rec is bringing back Float-In Movies, so the kids can splash, you can drift with a guilt-free snack, and everyone leaves happily pruney, humming show tunes.
🕺 Summer Swing: GP-38 @ Municipal Park (Opelika) | Tuesday (6/30) at 7:00 PM – Nothing beats live tunes at Monkey Park on a Tuesday night. GP-38 fires up the Summer Swing stage. It’s free, neighbor-friendly, and fueled by the Opelika Band Boosters’ hamburgers, lawn chair lounging, and the kind of small-town charm you can’t DoorDash.
🎬 Summer Film Series @ Jay and Susie Gogue Performing Arts Center at Auburn University | Tuesday (6/30) – The Summer Film Series is back at the all-new Bill and Carol Ham Amphitheatre at the Gogue Center, and yes, the seats are friendlier than memory. Think classics under the pines, cicadas for surround sound, neighbors you actually like, and room for lawn chairs.
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07 — The Auburn report Weather forecastToday — High: 86°F — Low: 68°F — Precip: 2%
Sunny, with a high near 86. North wind 0 to 5 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Northwest wind around 0 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 88°F — Low: 72°F — Precip: 14%
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