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
Easter Activities

UNA Pop-Up Art Exhibition
An exclusive one-night-only pop-up gallery showcasing the incredible talent of UNA students & local artists across various mediums. This event will be on Monday, April 7 from 4-8 pm at Singin’ River Brewing Co. It is a free event and everyone is invited to attend.

The Wild Women of Winedale Production at the Ritz
The Ritz Theatre is pleased to present its CenterStage at the Ritz production of The Wild Women of Winedale, running from Thursday, August 15th through Saturday, August 17th at 7:30PM and Sunday, August 18th at 2PM.

Seussical The Musical
The Gingerbread Players present Seussical The Musical directed by Emily Borden and Katie Dalrymple. Performances will be at The Shoals Theatre from March 7—March 10. Seussical is based on the fantastical stories by Dr. Seuss and is fun for all ages.

Galentines Paint Night
Emily Cooper Studio is hosting a Galentines paint night on Feb 10 from 4-7pm. Grab some friends and come to historic downtown Tuscumbia and enjoy a night out at the studio.

6th Annual Northwest Alabama Farm Toy Show
The 6th Annual Farm Toy Show will be at the Clarion Inn on Feb 9th and 10th. Buy, sell, and trade farm toys! There will be a display competition, door prizes, and a pedal tractor raffle.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Winter Dreams
The Shoals Symphony at UNA will be performing Tchaikovsky's Winter Dreams at Norton Auditorium on December 3, 2023. Celebrate the joys of the holidays with Tchaikovsky's First Symphony and beloved holiday classics.

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.

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.

Tuscumbia Christmas Parade 2023
The Tuscumbia Christmas Parade will be on Tuesday, Nov 28. It will start at 6pm. For parade registration, contact James McCorkle at 256-483-6786.

Stuff the Bus Toy Drive
Help us “Stuff the Bus” this Christmas for kids in our area. Please bring a new toy (still in the package) for kids K-12. Last year over 5,000 toys were distributed to children throughout Colbert & Lauderdale Counties. This year we hope to give out even more!

Dashing Through The Shoals
Shoals Chamber is hosting Dashing Through The Shoals, a community-wide Christmas event featuring an ice skating rink, food trucks, pictures with Santa Claus, live entertainment, free hot chocolate, a vendor market, kids activities, and a Christmas tree lighting.

Trax4MAX 5K Turkey Trot & 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk
On Thanksgiving morning, Trax4MAX will be having a 5K Turkey Trot and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk in memory of Max Burnett. The race will be benefitting YCMA of The Shoals. There will also be a costume contest and prizes!

35th Annual Christmas in the Country
Celebrate the 35th anniversary of LaGrange Site Park’s Christmas in the Country on Nov 17-18, 2023 as the historic park transforms into a site of Christmas Past. The park will be open from 10am to 4pm each day. Admission is free.

A Christmas Story
The Gingerbread Players present A Christmas Story directed by Jacob Adams. Performances will be from Thursday, November 16 through Sunday, November 19, 2023, at the Shoals Theatre in Downtown Florence. This play is based on the 1983 motion picture A Christmas Story.

Colbert Heights High School Theatre Presents: Cinderella
Colbert Heights High School Theatre Department will be performing Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella the Musical on November 9-12.

Big Little Art Gala
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Shoals is hosting an Art Gala on Nov 3 from 6-9pm at Pickett Place in Downtown Florence. There will be silent and live art auctions.

Muscle Shoals Songwriters Festival 2023
The 2023 Muscle Shoals Songwriter Festival will take place on November 3-5, 2023 in The Shoals, Alabama, and will feature some of the biggest songwriters in the music industry.

1 Table Florence 2023
The annual 1 Table free community lunch will be Thursday, November 2, 11:00 am-1:00 pm at Mobile Plaza in Downtown Florence. 1 Table is a day to share space, conversation, and a meal with neighbors we may not have otherwise gotten to know. Everyone is invited. There is no cost, no catch, no agenda.