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
Pumpkin Bash 2025
Gather your family and friends for one of our favorite fall traditions—an evening full of fun, laughter, and community on Oct. 29 from 5-7pm at Underwood Baptist Church in Florence. Kids can enjoy safe trunk-or-treating with creatively decorated cars, bounce around on inflatables, and soak in all the fall festivities.
The Sheffield Fall Festival
The Sheffield Fall Festival will be on Oct 30th from 3-6pm, featuring a parade, pep rally, games, and vendors! This is a community event and everyone is welcome to attend.
Halloween at Til Death
HALLOWEEN AT TIL DEATH DO US ART on Cloverdale Rd.
Oct 31st @ 12PM. Ft Live music, Flash tattoos from 9 artists, Permanent jewelry specials, Piercing specials, Limited edition.
Halloween at Skylar's Skoops
They will have two bouncy houses at Skylar Skoops from 12 to 6:30 PM on Halloween. Please park in the overflow parking. The bouncy houses will be in their parking lot. They will also be handing out candy for those trick-or-treaters so come in your costume.
Cars and Coffee at Turbo Coffee
Start your morning with horsepower and caffeine! Join us next to Turbo Coffee (312 E Tennessee St) on South Wood Avenue for a family-friendly Cars & Coffee on Nov 1 from 9AM-12PM.
Hope for the Holidays
The Healing Place in Muscle Shoals invites the community to attend Hope for the Holidays, a special evening program on Tuesday, November 4, from 6-7:30pm at the Healing Place.
1 Table Florence 2025
Join us for 1 Table Florence on Thursday, November 6 from 11 to 1. There’s no cost, no catch, and no agenda - just a free lunch shared with our neighbors.
7 Points Press Book Release
7 Points Press will be hosting a book release celebration at Southall House on Thursday Nov. 6, at 6pm. Admission is free for this event. The authors will read and discuss their work, and books will be available for sale. Authors include Donna Geise, J. D. Manders, Jeanie Thompson, and Wayne Sides.
Fall Fest Flea Market
Church Road Storage is having its 2nd Annual Flea Market on Nov 7th & 8th. Discover vintage treasures, handmade crafts, and great deals from local vendors.
Muscle Shoals Songwriter's Festival 2025
The 6th Annual Muscle Shoals Songwriters Festival will be Nov 7-9, 2025. Over 30 hit songwriters and musicians will perform across the Shoals area during this 3-day event.
UNA Marching Band Send-Off to NYC
Florence First Fridays will be on Nov 7. Help us send off the UNA MARCHING BAND to their upcoming Macy's Thanksgiving Day performance in NYC. The UNA Marching Band will parade down the middle of Court Street three separate times.
Joelton Mayfield at the Rocker Gallery
Joelton Mayfield, is bringing music from his debut album, Crowd Pleaser to Rocker Gallery in Sheffield on Friday, November 7, opening for Shovels & Rope.
Memory Walk for Domestic Violence Victims
Colbert County Domestic Violence Response Coalition is hosting a memory walk in honor of those lost to domestic violence. The walk will be in Downtown Tuscumbia on Nov 8.
"Silenced No More!" Music Fest
Colbert County Domestic Violence Response Coalition presents “Silenced No More!” Celebrating Survivors of Domestic Violence Music Fest. The festival will be on Nov 8 at Spring Park in Tuscumbia, AL from 11am-4pm.
Flag Football Benefit Tournament
The 1st Annual Roster Benefit Classic : A charity Co-Ed Flag Football Tournament will be on Saturday, Nov 15, 2025 at East Limestone High School. Kickoff will be at noon. The proceeds benefit youth and foster programs.
Salsa Showdown at Singin' River Brewing
Join us for the Florence Education Foundation’s 8th Annual Salsa Showdown at Singin’ River Brewing! Taste salsa from your favorite local restaurants
Cramer's Cluckin' For A Cause Throwdown
A fall event, "Cramer's Cluckin' For A Cause Throwdown," is taking place on Saturday, November 22nd at The Cotton Gin at Roberson Farms in Rogersville, AL. Featuring a Fall Vendor Market, Live music, and Twiggy the World-Famous Water-Skiing Squirrel!
Shoals Christian Christmas Market
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 Christmas Parade 2025
The annual Downtown Florence Christmas Parade will be on Dec 11th at 7pm.
Rock the South 2026
The music festival, Rock the South, will be in Decatur, AL June 11-13, 2026 with Headliners Jason Aldean, Riley Green, and Zach Top.
Frights and Lights: First Responder Truck-or-treat
Join the Florence Police Department and Shoals Area First Responders for a fang-tastic night of spook-tacular fun on Oct. 28.
The Alabama Renaissance Faire 2025
The Alabama Renaissance Faire is a free event that is family friendly. It is held in Wilson Park, downtown Florence, Alabama. Hours are Saturday, October 25, 2025 10 am-6 pm and Sunday, October 26, 12 pm - 6 pm. The 39th annual Faire has 85+ vendors, 17+ performers, and free activities for children and adults!
Carver's Creepy Halloween Festival II
The second annual Carver’s Creepy Crawly Halloween Festival is back, better, and bigger! This year's festival will take place on October 24th and 25th throughout historic downtown Florence, Alabama. Your ticket gets you access to all of the bands on Saturday, October 25th.
The Phantom of the Shoals Ghost Tour
Join the Southern Ghost Girls for a spooky night of ghost hunting at the Shoals Theatre on October 23rd. The tour begins at 7:30pm and ends at 9:30pm.
Little Shop of Horrors at the Ritz Theatre
The Ritz Theatre in downtown Sheffield is announcing its production of The Little Shop of Horrors with performances from Oct 23-25.
Pilot Club Fundraiser
The Pilot Club of Florence will be having a Swamp John’s fundraiser at the Fashion Exchange in Killen, AL on Monday, October 20th from 3:30-6:30pm.
Sunset Sessions on Mobile Street Plaza
Join Downtown Florence Alliance for an evening of live music under the lights at Mobile Street Plaza in Downtown Florence from 5 PM – 8 PM on Friday, October 17.
Renovation Church Camp Meeting 2025
Renovation Church in Vinemont, AL, invites you to its Fall Camp Meeting on October 16th through the 19th. Services start at 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday, 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
Frankenstein at Cypress Moon Studios
Cypress Moon Studios will be putting on a production of Frankenstein by Ric Averill on Oct 16-19, 2025 in The Full Moon Theater.
Tuscumbia Fall Festival
The Tuscumbia City Schools Fall Festival in downtown Tuscumbia is Oct. 16 from 5:30-8PM. The festival is free to attend. All attendees must register on the corner of 5th and Main.
7 Points Art Crawl XI
The Seven Points Arts Community welcomes you to the 11th annual Art Crawl Thursday, October 16th, from 5-9. The 7 Points Art Crawl is a self guided tour of art exhibits, open studios, installations, pop-up's, and music, all in 7 Points! Other shops in the area will be staying open late.
United Way Witches Ride 2025
The United Way Witches Ride is a whimsical, family-friendly Halloween parade hosted annually in downtown Florence, Alabama to raise funds for Dolly Parton's Imagination Library. It will be on Oct 16th starting at 5pm in Downtown Florence. Participants dress as witches and ride decorated bicycles, golf carts, and floats along a festive route, tossing candy and spreading joy to cheering spectators.
Shoalsfest 2025
ShoalsFest returns to Florence, AL this October 11th-12th, 2025 at McFarland Park.
Laucktoberfest 2025
The 2025 Laucktoberfest wull be happening on Main Street in Cherokee, AL on October 11 from 8am-2pm. There will be a car show and swap meet, live music, raffles, food, and auction, and more!
Lizzie's Place Birthday Bogo
Lizzie’s Place Coffee and CUTS are turning two and having a Birthday Bogo on Sat, Oct 11 from 8am-12pm.
Haunted Hayride by Colbert Heights Volunteer Fire Department
Colbert Heights Volunteer Fire Department will be hosting a Haunted Hayride on every weekend of October leading up to Halloween. The Hayrides start at dusk and continue until the last ride. It will be at 2225 County Farm Rd in Tuscumbia, AL.
Ghost Tour at Muscle Shoals Sound Studios
Welcome to the Musical Spirits of the Past Ghost Hunt at Historic Muscle Shoals Sound Studio! Join us on October 10, 2025 at 6:00 pm or 9:00 pm Central Time) for a thrilling adventure. Explore the Muscle Shoals Sound Studios where legendary musicians once recorded their hits.
Restoration Ranch Indoor Yard Sale
Indoor Rummage Sale to benefit Restoration Ranch will be on Friday, October 10th, 8am to 4pm and Saturday, October 11th 8am to 2pm at Parkway Community Church.
Steak Sandwich Dinner
The Colbert Co. Cattleman’s Association is selling Steak Sandwich dinners at the Foodland at 3001 Woodward Ave in Muscle Shoals on Oct. 9th at 4pm.
Shoals City Showdown Finale 2025
Join us on October 4th at 7pm at FLoBama Music Hall in Downtown Florence for the 2025 Shoals City Showdown Finale as our final four artists hit the stage, competing for the grand prize and the title of Shoals City Showdown Champion.
2025 Walk to End Alzheimer's - Shoals
The 2025 Walk to End Alzheimer’s will be at McFarland Park on Saturday, Oct 4th staring at 1pm. All funds raised through Walk to End Alzheimer's further the care, support and research efforts of the Alzheimer's Association.
First Fridays Florence Fall Festival Celebration
First Fridays on October 3rd will feature a fall festival celebration with a pumpkin drop at 7pm, Makers Market, food trucks, kids bouncy houses, and live music from the MainStage.
Colbert County School Car Show
Colbert County School System is having a car show Saturday the 27th from 10 am - 2 pm at Faith Church in Tscumbia.
Mule Day 2025
Winfield, Alabama will be having its annual Mule Day festival on September 26-27, 2025. Mule Day offers mule judging, flea market vendors, arts and crafts vendors, fireworks, live music and dance, food vendors, 5k run, parade, car show, antique tractors, cornhole tournament, disc golf tournament, and so much more.
Getting Started with Chickens
"Getting Started with Chickens" is a presentation that is free and open to the public. It will be Tuesday, Sept. 23, at the library, 350 N. Wood Ave. in Florence. The program will be from 4 to 6 p.m.
Rosie's 20th Anniversary Celebration
Rosie’s is turning 20! Celebrate with them on Monday, September 22 and enjoy live music with the Swinging River Jazz Quartet (11am–1pm) and The Midnighters (6–9pm)
Northwest Shoals Volleyball Breast Cancer Awareness Night
Join the Northwest Shoals Volleyball team for their Breast Cancer Awareness night on Sunday, Sep 21 at 6:45pm. They will be playing against Reid State at CB&S Arena, Flower Hall UNA.
10th Annual Tennessee River Litter Tournament
Join Keep The Shoals Beautiful for the 10th Annual Tennessee River Litter Tournament Saturday, September 20th. Fish for litter in the water, on the shorelines at Riverfront or McFarland Park, or anywhere that matters to you in the Shoals!
Sunset Sessions on Mobile Street Plaza
Join Downtown Florence Alliance for an evening of live music under the lights at Mobile Street Plaza in Downtown Florence from 5 PM – 8 PM on Friday, September 19.
Secret Sisters with the Shoals Symphony at UNA
The 25-26 Shoals Symphony season kicks off the with a special homecoming performance by Grammy-nominated artists and Shoals natives, The Secret Sisters. Lydia and Laura Rogers will fill Norton Auditorium with their signature blend of effortless harmonies and heartfelt Americana, backed by the full power of the Shoals Symphony at UNA.