Around Auburn in the Winter
- Nathan R.

- Dec 29, 2025
- 2 min read
Winter in Auburn brings festive lights, cozy gatherings, and plenty of seasonal events to enjoy. From holiday traditions to fun with friends, here are some must-attend events to enjoy winter around Auburn.

Ice Skating at Montgomery Whitewater
Although it may not snow in Alabama, you can still enjoy the winter activity of Ice Skating! Get a group of friends together and visit Montgomery Whitewater. Only an hour away, the ice rink offers 90 minutes of skate time for only $20. The rink is open now until February 16th! To learn more about Ice Skating at Montgomery Whitewater visit their website.
Hey Day Holiday
With a grand kickoff on November 28th, the annual Hey Day Holiday will feature a multitude of events such as Christmas Movie Marathons at 5pm, Christmas Caroling, $15 Ice Skating, and more all throughout the month of December. To learn more about events see the Movie Marathon Schedule below and visit Hey Day Market's website.
Movie Marathon Schedule
December 10th: Home Alone
December 17th: National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation
December 19th: Nightmare Before Christmas
December 20th: Elf
December 21st: The Grinch (2000)
December 22nd: The Grinch (2018)
December 23rd: Polar Express
Basketball in Neville
Nothing is more festive than watching your Auburn Tigers dominate in Neville Arena! View the men's schedule and the women's schedule to see when they play. Completely free for Auburn students, your night will certainly be filled with excitement and joy.

Polar Plunge
Visit the Auburn University Recreation and Wellness center on January 21st from 5-6 p.m. for the annual Polar Plunge event. Jump in the cold pool and then warm up in the hot tub. Sweet treats, coffee, and hot chocolate will also be available. Free beanies to those who jump, while they last! Jump is at 5:15 p.m., with snacks and freebies to follow. We're #freezinforareason, so bring a small donation (not required) for Special Olympics of Lee County. To learn more, visit the Polar Plunge event page on Auburn Recreation Center's website.

With all this and more, your winter in Auburn is sure to be filled with fun and festive activities!
Be Well, Auburn.



