The Shoals has a variety of upcoming events that provide a great way to be a part of your community whether you enjoy music, art, games, food, or outdoor events. Check it out and get involved!
Upcoming Events
An Evening with James LeBlanc and the Winchesters
Enjoy performances by James LeBlanc, Angela Hacker, and Jimmy Nutt at the Ritz Theatre in Sheffield on Nov. 15. Show starts at 7pm.
Portrait Exhibit at Belle Mont Mansion
Colbert County Historical Landmarks Foundation will host its quarterly meeting on Sunday, November 17, 2024 at Belle Mont Mansion in Tuscumbia. Mr. Richard Dowd, a distinguished expert in portraiture, will present "The Evolution of Portrait Painting from the 18th and 19th Centuries to the Present."
Crafted Conversations at Singin' River Brewing
Grab a beverage and go over to the Live Room for great music and wonderful dialogue. Hosted by Dale Cohen with musical guest Walker Reeves.
Mac McAnally with the Shoals Symphony
Mac McAnally will be performing with the Shoals Symphony at Norton Auditorium at UNA on Nov 22 at 7pm. Record-setting 10x CMA Musician of the Year, Mac McAnally is a Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame, Mississippi Musicians Hall of Fame, and Alabama Music Hall of Fame inductee.
Murder Mystery Show at Singin' River Brewing
Visit Singin’ River Brewery for dinner and a murder mystery show “Who Killed Valentino?” Audience members are stars of the show! Dinner starts at 6:30pm. The show begins at 8pm.
Santa's Arrival at the Mall
Get ready for Santa's Special Arrival at the Florence mall on November 29 at 11am! The community is invited for a grand entrance that's sure to sleigh! Visit Florence Mall to help welcome Santa with a festive parade featuring the North Alabama Twirlers!
Stuff the Bus Toy Drive
This year’s Stuff the Bus Toy Drive will be starting on Dec 2nd! Singing River Media Group will be accepting toys for kids from kindergarten through high school. We will have (3) locations for your toy drop-offs this year.
Tuscumbia Christmas Parade
Downtown Tuscumbia is hosting its annual Christmas Parade on December 3rd at 6:00 pm! For information about entering the parade, contact James McCorgle at 256-483-6786.
John Paul White: Home for the Holidays
John Paul White’s Home for the Holidays performance will be on Dec 7 at 7pm at Norton Auditorium on UNA’s campus.
Muscle Shoals Christmas Parade 2024
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! The City of Muscle Shoals' 22nd Annual Christmas Parade is scheduled for Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 7:00 PM.
Holiday Tour of Homes 2024
CaringPlace of the Shoals presents its 2024 Holiday Tour of Homes. They will be leading a tour of 11 homes in the Shoals. The event will be on Dec 6th from 5-9pm and Dec 7th from 2-7pm.
NWSCC Breakfast with Santa
The Northwest Shoals Community College Foundation is happy to announce its third annual Breakfast With Santa event taking place on the Muscle Shoals Campus on Saturday, December 7. Come out for breakfast, crafts, Christmas carols, and meet Santa and some of his special friends, Including Elsa, Olaf, and the Grinch!
2024 Lawrence County Christmas Parade
The Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce will host the 68th Annual Lawrence County Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 2, 2023 at 5:00pm in Downtown Lawrenceburg. This year’s theme is "Christmas Through the Decades".
Green Day Tribute Concert
On December 13 at 9pm, JTyme is bringing the energy and rebellion of Green Day to the Vivian Theater with an unforgettable tribute show! Experience the iconic "American Idiot" album performed in its entirety.
Dickens Christmas in Tuscumbia
This year’s “It’s a Dickens Christmas, Y’all” in downtown Tuscumbia, AL will be on Saturday, Dec 14th.
Polar Express at the Ritz Theatre
The Ritz Theatre is hosting two evenings of magic, all themed around the holiday classic The Polar Express! The event will be on December 20th and 21st starting at 6pm each night. You’ll get to ride a trolley with Santa, enjoy hot cocoa and cookies, make an ornament, and have festive family fun!
Fall Flea Market Fest
Church Road Storage in Florence, AL is having a Fall Flea Market Fest. Visit them on November 8th and 9th to support the Florence Lauderdale Animal Shelter and Shoals Sav-A-Life.
FAME Girls Ranch Benefit Concert
T. Graham Brown is coming to Sheffield! Join us on November 7th for the FAME Girls Ranch Benefit in Honor of Rick Hall at The Ritz Theatre. The show begins at 7pm.
Newsies performed by CHHS Theatre
Colbert Heights High School Theatre will be performing the musical Newsies on Nov 7-10.
1 Table Florence 2024
1 Table Florence will be happening again this year on Mobile Street in Downtown Florence on Nov 7, 2024.
Good Stand Up Comedy
Good Stand Up Comedy at 8pm on a Tuesday night 11/5 at Lava Room with Dan Alten plus local favorites Duell F. Aldridge, Jarrod Prestage, Joyce Liles, Kay Domer, and Morgan McRight . Just $10.
One Nation Under God Event 2024
The Florence Exchange Club is hosting its annual One Nation Under God (ONUG) event on Tuesday, November 5th at the Shoals Marriott Conference Center. ONUG is a prayer breakfast for the community to come together and pray for our nation.
Florence Lauderdale Animal Services Adoption Event
Florence Lauderdale Animal Services is hosting its annual pet adoption event at Tractor Supply Co in Rogersville on Sunday, Nov 3. This event will be from 12-3pm.
Fall Festival Fundraiser for Leighton Volunteer Fire Department
The Leighton Volunteer Fire Department is hosting a Fundraising Fall Festival to gain funds for the LVFD. The date is going to be November 2nd, 2024 held on Railroad Street in Leighton.
9th Annual Tennessee River Litter Tournament
Join Keep The Shoals Beautiful for the 9th Annual Tennessee River Litter Tournament on Saturday, November 2nd. Fish for litter in the water, on the shorelines at Riverfront or McFarland Park, or anywhere that matters to you in the Shoals!
Velcro Pygmies at the Ritz Theatre
Hit rock cover band Velcro Pygmies are raising funds for the Historic Ritz Theatre with a benefit concert November 1, 2024. The show begins at 7pm. The funds raised for tickets will support the renovations of the Encore Room.
40th Annual Woodcarvers Show and Competition
The North Alabama Woodcarvers Association will host the 40th Annual Mid-South Woodcarving Show and Competition on Friday and Saturday, November 1 and 2, 2024.
Under the Christmas Tree 2024
The 40th annual Under the Christmas Tree shopping market will be from November 1-3, 2024 in the South Hall of the Von Braun Center!
Truck And Treat at Colbert Heights Volunteer Fire Department
Colbert Heights Volunteer Fire Department is having a Truck and Treat on Oct 31 at 6pm! Bring the whole family to see some fire trucks and enjoy some goodies.
MSHS Key Club Trunk-or-Treat
There will be a trunk-or-treat at Muscle Shoals High School on Oct 29 from 5:30-7:30pm hosted by the Key Club and Anchor Club. There will be candy for all children ages 3-12. Kona Ice will also be there!
Carver's Creepy Crawly Halloween Festival
Carver Commodore Presents Carver's Creepy Crawly Halloween Festival: Florence Alabama's biggest Halloween concert with three stages featuring over 15 local artists. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26th from 12PM-11PM.
The Alabama Renaissance Fair 2024
The 38th Annual Alabama Renaissance Faire recreates a village market in beautiful Wilson Park, downtown Florence, AL. Admission is FREE. All entertainment is family-friendly.
The Sandlot in the Outfield
On October 25, 2024 at 6:30PM there will be a FREE showing of The Sandlot on the outfield of a baseball diamond at the Florence Sportsplex! Make sure to bring your blankets and lawn chairs
1st Annual Shoals Symphony Golf Tournament
Step onto the green and get ready for an unforgettable day at the Shoals Symphony golf tournament on October 25th, 2024. The tournament will be at the RTJ Golf Trail in Muscle Shoals. There will be a shotgun start beginning at 8:30am.
2024 United Way Witches Ride
United Way of Northwest Alabama is hosting a Witches Ride through downtown Florence on Thursday, October 24th at 6:00pm starting at Wilson Park.
Trunk or Treat by Medical Associates of the Shoals
Medical Associates of the Shoals, PC, and Helen Keller Hospital are hosting a Trunk or Treat on October 24, 2024, from 5:30-7:30pm. Free candy, face painting, games, prizes, and tons of fun.
Exceptional Fall Festival
The Chadwick Foundation is thrilled to announce a fantastic array of businesses and organizations that will be hosting trunks at their upcoming Exceptional Fall Festival dedicated to our exceptional needs community! Come out on October 24, 2024, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Christ Chapel in Florence for an evening filled with fun, community spirit, food trucks, and trick-or-treating!
Shoals City Showdown Finale
The first-ever Shoals City Showdown live finale will be at the Vivian Theatre in Florence on Oct. 12. It all comes down to this as the Final Four Artists from the online SCS competition perform live for your vote to win studio time, cash prizes, radio airplay & more.
Night Moves October Market
Florence Night Moves is having its last market of the year. This month's Halloween themed market will feature 40 local vendors selling vintage & handmade goods and live music from DJ Pedialyte!
Big Little Gala
On October 11, 2024, BBBS of the Shoals will hold its 2nd annual Big Little Gala. Come celebrate an evening of incredible live and silent auction packages, food, music, and special "Big" guests with us.
Annual Records & Retro: A Market to Celebrate All Things Groovy
The 3rd Annual Records & Retro: A Market to Celebrate All Things Groovy will take place at The Orion Amphitheater on Sunday, October 6 from 11 AM -5 PM!
65 Years of FAME Concert
The celebration will commemorate 65 years of FAME’s profound impact on American music and kick-starts a series of festivities that pay homage to the timeless hits and artists that have become the bedrock of American popular music.
North Alabama Speedway Benefit Race
On October 5th, Alabama Speedway will be having a benefit race for baby Josie and her family.
Tharptown Elementary Haunted Gym
Tharptown Elementary School will be hosting their annual Haunted Gym! Admission is $8. Please come out, get a good scare and support a great school!
7 Points Art Crawl X
The Seven Points Arts Community welcomes you to the 10th annual Art Crawl Thursday, October 3rd, from 5-9. The 7 Points Art Crawl is a self guided tour of art exhibits, open studios, installations, and pop up food stands, all in 7 Points! Other shops in the area will be staying open late.
Hurricane Disaster Relief Drive
There will be a drive at the Muscle Shoals Fire Department to help aid relief efforts from Hurricane Helene. Muscle Shoals Fire Department Station 1 will be a drop point for any donations. That address is 1002 Avalon ave. Muscle Shoals, Al. 36551.