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! Planning ahead? View our full Events Calendar

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.

Holly Jolly Christmas Trolley
The Holly Jolly Christmas Trolley will return on December 21. Mark your calendars for Thursday, December 21 at 5:30 pm.

UNA Planetarium Holiday Program
UNA Planetarium will be having one of its annual holiday programs the evening of Saturday, December 16, starting at 7:00pm.

Mike Farris’ Soul of Christmas ‘23 in Florence
Grammy, Americana, and Dove Award Winner, Mike Farris lights up the season each year with his acclaimed holiday show; “Mike Farris Sings! The Soul of Christmas!” This year, he will be coming to Florence, AL where he will perform at the Shoals Theatre on December 16 at 7pm.

Holiday Sip & Shop at Singin' River Brewing
Singin’ River Brewing Company in Downtown Florence will be having a Holiday Sip & Shop on Saturday, Dec 16.

A Grinchy Breakfast
Visit Pinspiration the Shoals for a fun-filled donut extravaganza on Saturday, Dec 16 at 10am. Personalize your donut with your favorite toppings, but be on the lookout, the grumpy and cynical Mr. Grinch might have some tricks up his sleeve.

Charles Dickens’ Christmas Story
Tim Lowry, Storyteller, will perform Charles Dicken’s Christmas Carol on December 15th at Kennedy-Douglas Arts Center at 7:00-8:30 evening and is free and open to the community. This event is brought to you by The Shoals Storytelling Festival.

The Polar Express Family Holiday
Ride a trolley with Santa, enjoy hot chocolate and cookies, and watch the Polar Express at the Ritz Theatre on Dec 15 and 16.

Nutcracker, Reimagined: All-Starz Dance
All-Starz Dance will present "Nutcracker, Reimagined" on Thursday, December 14th at 5:00 and 6:30 at Norton Auditorium.

Sip & Shop Holiday Market
There will be a Holiday Market at the Stricklin Hotel in Downtown Florence on December 13 and 14 from 5-9pm. Shop local and enjoy your choice of hot chocolate, apple cider, or beer or wine. This is the perfect opportunity to support local businesses and get gifts and decorations for the Holidays.

Court Street Holiday Pop-Up Market
On Monday, December 11th from 3pm-7pm, Court Street Books will be hosting their very first pop-up event. Do some holiday book shopping, grab a bite to eat, and support local.

Christmas with Lee Greenwood
Enjoy an evening of Christmas Music with American Country singer-songwriter Lee Greenwood. The performance will be on Sunday, Dec 10 at 7:30pm at Norton Auditorium in Florence.

Night Moves December Market
Night Moves December Market will be on Saturday, Dec 9 from 5-10pm on East Mobile Street in Florence. This vintage and maker’s market will be featuring 35+ local vendors.

Hippopotamus for Christmas Performance
Time Out for Theatre, The Ritz’s children’s theatre program performing Hippopotamus for Christmas written and directed by Jaleesa Escott, and produced by special arrangement with Tennessee Valley Art Association.The performance will be on Saturday, Dec 9 at the Ritz Theatre at 2pm.

A Deibert Christmas!
Get ready for Christmas at Deibert Park. There will be Christmas activities throughout the day on Saturday, Dec 9, including Brunch with Buddy the Elf, pictures with Santa, and a Christmas Bike race.

A Grinchy Breakfast
Visit Pinspiration the Shoals for a fun-filled donut extravaganza on Saturday, Dec 9 at 10am. Personalize your donut with your favorite toppings, but be on the lookout, the grumpy and cynical Mr. Grinch might have some tricks up his sleeve.

Christmas Hike Along the River 2023
Get ready for the 3rd annual ranger-led hike along the riverbank on the Island Loop Trail at Pickwick Landing State Park.

13th Annual It's A Dickens Christmas Y'all
The 13th Annual Dickens Festival will be in historic downtown Tuscumbia, AL on Saturday Dec 9 from 8am-2pm.

Holiday Tour of Homes
CaringPlace of The Shoals presents Holiday Tour of Homes. Tour 11 historic homes in the Shoals. Tours will be on Dec 8 from 5-9pm and Dec 9 from 2-7pm.

The Ritz Holiday Cabaret
The Ritz is having its annual Holiday Cabaret on December 7—9 at 7 pm each night. The performances will be in the Ritz Studio located next door to the Ritz Theatre in Sheffield, AL. It will be a charming evening of classic holiday songs by a stellar cast of local vocalists.

Russellville Christmas Parade 2023
Russellville is having its annual Christmas parade on Thursday, Dec 7 at 6pm. This year’s theme is “Miracle on Jackson Avenue.”Applications can be found at the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce or online!

Alabama Chanin Holiday Market
Enjoy small bites and coffee provided by All the Best, and shop with unique designers and artists from across the South, including Elidia, 3 Oak Lane, Zkano, and more at the Alabama Chanin Holiday Market. The market will be on Dec 7 from 4pm-7pm.

Visit the Shoals Christmas Open House
On Thursday, December 7th at the Florence-Lauderdale Visitor Center from 10AM - 5PM there will be a HUGE Christmas sale & open house.

Jingle Bell Square
Enjoy the Holiday Season at McBride Elementary School for Jingle Bell Square, a holiday shopping market. The market will be on Dec 2 from 10am-4pm. There will be over 25 vendors, and there will be performances by MSMS Chorus McBride Chorus, and MSHS Brass Choir

4th Annual Crafty Christmas Market 2023
Shop local this Christmas at the 4th Annual Crafty Christmas Market on Saturday, Dec 2. Local vendors will be set up at the St. Florian Senior Center from 9am-2pm.

An Act of Congress Christmas at The Ritz
Alabama-based singer-songwriter group, Act of Congress, will be performing a Christmas special at the Ritz Theatre in Downtown Sheffield on Friday, December 1, 2023 at 7pm.

Lighting at Wilson Park
Bring a lawn chair and enjoy the Lighting at Wilson Park on Friday, December 1 at 6pm. Enjoy a live performance by the Forest Hills Show Choir. There will be special appearances by Santa Manley and The Grinch.

Ice Skate Days with Judge Hays
Circuit Court Judge Mitch Hays and the Shoals Chamber of Commerce are sponsoring two days of ice skating at The Shoals’ only ice-skating rink at Muscle Shoals Amphitheater for students in Colbert County.

Santa at Florence Mall
Santa will be coming to the Florence Mall on December 1st and will be there throughout the season. Reservations are encouraged but it will be welcome for anyone to walk up as well.

John Paul White - Home for the Holidays
Join John Paul White, on November 29th at Norton Auditorium, in celebrating the holiday season with a special holiday show featuring some of his friends.