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Saturday, July 1

Madagascar The Musical RiverCenter for the Performing Arts, 900 Broadway, 900 Broadway, Columbus, Ga Join Alex, Marty, Melman and Gloria as they bound out of the zoo and onto the stage in this live musical spectacular. This smash hit musical features all of your favorite cracka-lackin’ friends as they escape from their home in New York’s Central Park Zoo and find themselves on an unexpected journey to the madcap world of King Julien’s Madagascar. www.rivercenter.org/event/madagascar-the-musical-2/

Arti Gras

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Russell Crossroads, 27 Russell Farms Rd, Alexander City Arti Gras features dozens of artists from throughout the south. You find handmade work of all of our exhibitors that includes, but isn’t limited to paintings, jewelry, photography, sculpture and more. Arti Gras is held on the Town Green at Russell Crossroads. Come join us! Come early as a lot of this merchandise will sell out fast! For more information contact Sydnee Riley. 256.212.1431 sriley@russelllands.com

Second Saturday at Pioneer Park

9:30 AM - 12:30 PM, 650 Stage Road, Loachapoka, Al www.leecountyhistoricalsociety.org/second-saturday

On the second Saturday of every month, a group of history re-enactors gather at the LCHS Museum in period attire to demonstrate their arts and crafts. Blacksmiths are working at the forge, spinners and weavers are in the textile room, the gardeners are in the gardens, crafts and seasonal activities are scheduled, and someone is always cooking up a meal in the fireplace or outdoors.

Sunday, July 2

Arti Gras

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Russell Crossroads, 27 Russell Farms Rd, Alexander City Arti Gras features dozens of artists from throughout the south. You find handmade work of all of our exhibitors that includes, but isn’t limited to paintings, jewelry, photography, sculpture and more. Arti Gras is held on the Town Green at Russell Crossroads. Come join us! Come early as a lot of this merchandise will sell out fast!

256.212.1431 sriley@russelllands.com

Grandma Val’s Summer Picnic at the Midsummer Market

2:00 PM - 7:00 PM, Heritage House Lodging and Events, 714 2nd Ave, Opelika There will be local crafts folks, homemade goodies, and more! Heritage House and Grandma Val’s want you to bring a blanket and settle into the east lawn to enjoy an afternoon of eats and treats while listening to live music from iAm Unique Music & Free to attend! All Ages. Check facebook for updates.

Monday, July 3

Opelika Freedom Celebration

6:30 PM - 9:30 PM, Opelika High School, 1700 LaFayette Pkwy, Opelika, 1700 LaFayette Pkwy, Opelika www.opelika-al.gov/749/freedom-celebration

Join the Opelika Parks & Recreation and Opelika community at the Freedom Celebration at Opelika High School on July 2nd! This event is packed full of fun including seeing the Silver Wings Parachute Team, music by Route 66, concessions, and a firework show at dark. There will be hamburgers, hotdogs, popcorn, musical entertainment and activities for the whole family.

Tuesday, July 4

Russell Marine’s 4th of July Boat Parade

10:00 AM Decorate your boat and join the patriotic crowd at Kowaliga Marina as boats of all sizes, shapes, and decoration will “parade” from Kowaliga Marina to Children’s Harbor circling just past the lighthouse. Spectators line the shoreline along the parade route to cheer on their favorite patriotically decorated boats and contestants. Registered boats will be vying for top honors and CASH for the Largest Flag, Tallest Flag, Most Patriotic, Most Creative, and the Best Crew.

(256) 472-5665

4th of July Fireworks and Concert at the Amp www.theAmpOnLakeMartin.com

5:00 PM Lake Martin, Eclectic, Al, Eclectic, Al Find your place on the grassy lawn at The AMP for the largest 4th of July Fireworks Display in the Southeast. Gates open at 5pm. Come listen to Lake Martin’s favorite cover band, The Bank Walkers and Andrew Jannakos will take the stage right before and just after the Fireworks.

Auburn Independence Day Celebration

5:00 PM, Behind Duck Samford Stadium, Auburn Celebrate Independence Day with the entire Auburn Community. Enjoy great food and treats for purchase while listening to amazing music from a live band and D.J. Free inflatables. Special Guest Aubie. Gates open at 5:00 p.m. - Fireworks begin at 9:00 p.m. Families are encouraged to drive to Duck Samford Stadium, 1840 East Glenn Avenue, Duck Samford and Bo Cavin Baseball fields, 333 Airport Rad for parking. The fireworks will be set off in a centrally located area, the old water tower site on East University Drive, next to Duck Samford Park. Duck Samford Baseball Fields www.auburnalabama.org/4th-of-July/

1-3, 1720 East University Drive will be closed to the public to accommodate the fireworks shoot site.

Concert & Fireworks

6:30 PM, Phenix City, Alabama Free Patriotic Concert & Fireworks. The show will be held in the Amphitheater located on the West bank of the Chattahoochee River in Russell County/Phenix City, Alabama. www.RussellCountyTourism.com

July 4th Star Spangled Beach Party

Callaway Gardens, Pine Mountain, Ga Celebrate summer days and starry nights with our weekend-long

July 4th Star Spangled Beach Party! Enjoy four days of family adventures on the sunny shores of Robin Lake Beach with beach volleyball, putt putt, and water activities like stand-up paddleboarding and kayaking. Play all day on floating obstacle course Aqua Island, where your family can race across twisting bridges, scale towering inflatable mountains, and slip down gigantic slides into the sparkling waters below. Each day ends with a bang thanks to our nightly Fireworks Extravaganza; a spectacular salute to summer. callawaygardens.com/the-gardens/events/4th-of-july/

Saturday, July 8

Float-In-Movie: Luca (FREE admission with Splash Pass or $2 per person.) 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM,, Samford Pool, Auburn Join the Aquatics Staff for a float-in-movie. Enjoy a movie under the stars while relaxing and floating on a tube or lounging on the pool deck. Participants are encouraged to bring their favorite inflatable from home, as some will be provided. Concessions will be available throughout the evening. Pool floats are allowed for float-in-movies. Concessions will be available for purchase during the movie.

Sunday, July 9

Grossology Day

10:00 AM - 3:00 PM, Zoo Atlanta Find out the scoop on animal poop, the details of disgusting diets, and more during Grossology Day at Zoo Atlanta. We will be exploring the purpose of animal behaviors that many think of as gross, but that help animals to survive and fulfill their roles in the ecosystem. Come check out activity stations, a scavenger hunt, a themed storybook reading and more, celebrating some of the?less appreciated aspects of nature.? www.zooatlanta.org/event/grossology-day/

Tuesday, July 11

Family Discovery Hikes: Pollinators www.wp.auburn.edu/preserve/events/

3:30 PM Kreher Preserve & Nature Center, 2222 North College Street, Auburn.

3:30pm. Join the monthly guided hikes through the Kreher forest. Hikes offer excellent opportunities for the entire family to learn about nature and see wildlife up close, while enjoying fresh air and exercise in our beautiful outdoors. Free – donations are welcomed and we will meet at the covered pavilion.

Summer Swing: Fedoras (Free) www.opelika-al.gov/746/Summer-Swing

7:00 PM, Municipal Park, Opelika 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. Food vendors available.

Thursday, July 13

Flatland Cavalry www.mpaconline.org

Montgomery Performing Arts Center, 201 Tallapoosa Street, Montgomery. Flatland Cavalry is breaking out into a gallop. After years of hot trotting across their native Texas, the country outfit is primed for a breakout with the release of their third full-length album, the sonically sprawling and wistfully written Welcome to Country land.

Summer Film Series

‘National Treasure’

6:00 PM Gogue Center for the Performing Arts, 910 South College Street, Auburn Our 2023 Summer Film Series concludes with the edge-of-your-seat adventure National Treasure. All 2023 Summer Film Series screenings are free and open to the public. Registration is required. Amphitheatre gates open at 6 p.m.; activities begin at 6:15 p.m.; films starts at 7 p.m. Food trucks will be on-site. Guests are welcome to bring blankets, cushions and lawn chairs. No outside food, beverages or pets are permitted. For more information, contact the Gogue Center box office.

334.844.TIXS (8497)

Saturday, July 15

20th Annual Lions Lake Martin Charity Poker Run

8:30 AM - 5:00 PM,, Lake Martin, Al The day is filled with boating, fun, family and friends all while raising money for local Lake Martin charities. This year, participants will start at Kowaliga Marina and end at The Ridge Marina for food and awards.