Florence Arts & Museums is happy to host an evening of storytelling with nationally staged playwright, essayist, and performer Shannon Milliman. Join us Saturday, January 24th, 2026 at 7pm at Southall House at KD Art Center.

Counts Brothers Music is kicking off its 2026 Legends Series with recording engineer Steve Melton on Wed, Jan 21st at 10:30AM.

The Kennedy-Douglass Center for the Arts is pleased to present 𝐀 𝐋𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧: 𝐇𝐢𝐫𝐚𝐦 & 𝐊𝐃 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐮𝐫𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐲 beginning January 18th, and continuing through March 5th, 2026. This exhibition showcases the life of Reverend Hiram Kennedy Douglass. The opening reception that will be held 𝟐-𝟒 𝐩𝐦 𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐉𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟏𝟖𝐭𝐡.

Off-Road Misfits is hosting a Freedom Hills Freeze Out Ride on January 17th.

Florence Arts and Museums is happy to announce the continuation of our Storytime at the Museum series. Museum Educator Ana Peeples is inviting families of all ages, but especially students ages 7 and older to celebrate and remember Martin Luther King Jr. and how his words changed the world.

The Rare Reserve: Wine Tasting Night at the Gunrunner Bar. Join us for The Rare Reserve on Wednesday, January 14th from 6–8 PM at the Gunrunner Bar. This special evening features a curated selection of standout wines available for tasting—perfect for wine enthusiasts and those looking to discover something new.

See Paul Ivy and the Prologue perform live at the Lava Room in Downtown Florence.

Kick off the 2026 year right at Shoal Creek Preserve. This short day hike will feature a hike, yoga with Ashley and Mika from Yoga House, time to reflect on the upcoming year. Hike will be about 2.5 miles at most. It will be a relaxed ramble with lots of stops.

Meet at McFarland Beach @ 1PM on New Year’s Day to plunge into 2026 for the 10th annual Polar Bear Plunge!

Watch A Foreigner's Journey to Boston bring the hits to life on stage — the ultimate tribute to Foreigner, Journey, and Boston! Get ready to sing along, relive the classics, and make memories with friends, family, and a few cold brews

Get ready for a magical holiday shopping experience at Santa’s Workshop Holiday Market on Saturday, December 20th at Gym 3 at Gattman Park.

Elf will be showing at the Shoals Theatre on Dec 20th at 2pm. Before the movie, kids can get pictures with Santa in the lobby at 1pm.

Get into the holiday spirit this Thursday from 5-7 at the 7 Points Christmas Crawl! Where select businesses will stay open until 7PM.

The Shoals Holiday Concert is back at the Alabama Music Hall of Fame, bringing a delightful blend of holiday cheer and exceptional music. This year’s concert will be held on Tuesday, December 16th, 2025 at the Alabama Music Hall of Fame. Doors open at 6:00 PM, with the music starting at 6:30 PM.

The 15th Annual It's A Dickens Christmas Y'all is happening on December 13! Be prepared for snow falling, a wonderful Christmas market, s'mores, Santa, carriage rides, and more!! Dickens boasts a packed weekend of all the nostalgic holiday magic you can dream of, and we cannot wait to celebrate the season in style!

The Muscle Shoals Christmas Parade will be on Dec 4th, 2025 at 6:30PM on Avalon Ave in Muscle Shoals. Celebrate the Christmas season with the Muscle Shoals Community!

The annual Downtown Florence Christmas Parade will be on Dec 11th at 7pm.

The Sheffield Christmas Parade will be on Dec 9th, 2025 starting at 6pm. The parade will go along N Montgomery Ave in downtown Sheffield.

St. James Methodist Church is hosting a Live Nativity on Dec. 7, 5pm - 7pm! Experience the magic of the season like never before at our Drive-Thru Live Nativity! Bring your family and friends for a heartwarming evening filled with joy and fellowship

Florence Arts & Museums is excited to announce a Holiday Gift-Making Demo with Mothering Herbs. Hosted by Summer McCreless, this event will provide an opportunity for participants to learn tips, tricks, and recipes for hand-made holiday gifts they can make on their own at home. This event will take place on December 7th, 2025, from 1-2pm at Pope's Tavern Museum

Celebrate the holiday season with a symphonic tribute to the music of our most beloved holiday films. The Shoals Symphony will bring to life iconic scores from favorites like Home Alone, It’s A Wonderful Life, Elf, The Polar Express, and more, each set to memorable moments from the films that have defined our most treasured holiday traditions.

Celebrate the season with your NWSCC family! Join them for Breakfast with Santa — a morning filled with great food, joyful memories, and a touch of Christmas magic. It will be on Dec 6 from 9AM-11AM.

Get ready for festive fun at Shoals Christian Christmas Market on Dec 6fh from 9am-4pm. Shop for gifts from over 60 vendors while socializing and listening to Christmas music. Grab a coffee or hot chocolate from Wander Coffee, and stay for lunch from the food truck!

Florence Arts & Museums is happy to announce another one of our Storytime at the Museum class series. They will have a winter story and craft on Friday, December 5th from 10-11am at the Kennedy-Douglass Center for the Arts. The story read aloud will be, The Lights that Dance in the Night by Yuval Zommer