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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

Sweet Sounds of the Shoals
Apr
30

Sweet Sounds of the Shoals

Sweet Sounds of the Shoals will feature an indulgent sampling of desserts from our local restaurant and cafe community and live entertainment, including an exciting dueling piano performance featuring music made famous in Muscle Shoals and more surprises throughout the night.

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Open House at KD Art Center
May
1

Open House at KD Art Center

KD Art Center will be open late for First Friday in May! On Friday, May 1st, Florence Arts & Museums staff will be here from 5pm-7:30pm to share about upcoming events & summer camps. We are also planning some fun community projects as part of our KD at 50 Anniversary celebration!

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Elvis Benefit Concert for St. Jude
May
2

Elvis Benefit Concert for St. Jude

There will be an Elvis benefit concert raising money for St. Jude Children’s Hospital in Downtown Haleyville on May 2nd from 6-8PM. This is a free concert but they will be collecting donations for St. Jude. Performance will be by Dawson Horn, the Tupelo Youth Competition Winner from 2025.

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Shoals Christian Spring Market
May
9

Shoals Christian Spring Market

Visit Shoals Christian School on May 9 for shopping, food, fun, and oldies! They are sold out with over 60 vendors perfect to shop for your favorite lady (or yourself). $3 entry for 12+, all proceeds go straight back to support Shoals Christian School.

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Benefit for Austin Young
May
9

Benefit for Austin Young

There will be a benefit for Austin Young to help support his fight against Pulmonary Fibrosis on May 9th at Joel’s Custom Paint in Muscle Shoals. There will be a bake sale, car wash, and silent auction. It will be from 9am-4pm.

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Sheffield Porchfest
May
9

Sheffield Porchfest

Presented by Visit the Shoals, Sheffield PorchFest is a free, family-friendly music festival held on the historic porches, sidewalks, and front yards of Sheffield, Alabama. For one afternoon each year, neighbors become hosts, porches become stages, and the city’s streets fill with the sound of local musicians. The 2026 Porchfest will be on May 9!

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Arts Alive 2026
May
16
to May 17

Arts Alive 2026

Arts Alive 2026 will take place in Wilson Park in downtown Florence, Alabama the weekend of May 16th & 17th. The festival hours will be Saturday from 9 am to 5 pm and Sunday from 10 am to 4 pm. Local, regional, and national artists will sell original works in the park. Kennedy-Douglass Center for the Arts will showcase a gallery exhibit in conjunction with the festival from May 16th through June 26th.

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Pope's Tavern Junior Archaeology Camp
Jun
1
to Jun 5

Pope's Tavern Junior Archaeology Camp

Pope's Tavern Museum, in conjunction with Project Archaeology, will host a JUNIOR ARCHAEOLOGY CAMP for students ages 10-18 during the first two weeks of June, 2026. The two-week camp will run from Monday, June 1 through Friday, June 5, and Monday, June 8 through Friday, June 12, 2026. The camp will be divided into two groups based on age.

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Lavender Festival at Oak Grove Lavender
Jun
6
to Jun 7

Lavender Festival at Oak Grove Lavender

Join Oak Grove Lavender in TN for their 3rd Annual Lavender Festival on June 6th-7th, 2026. Celebrate summer in bloom at the 3rd Annual Lavender Festival — a relaxing two-day farm experience filled with fragrance, flavor, and local charm.

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Miss Courtland Pageant
Jun
6

Miss Courtland Pageant

  • 215 College Street Courtland, AL, 35618 United States (map)
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There will be a Miss Courtland Pageant at the Annual Courtland Picnic in the Park on Saturday Jun 6, 2026. Check begins at 9:30AM, Line up is at 11:45AM, and the pageant starts at 12PM.

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Pope's Tavern Junior Archaeology Camp
Jun
8
to Jun 12

Pope's Tavern Junior Archaeology Camp

Pope's Tavern Museum, in conjunction with Project Archaeology, will host a JUNIOR ARCHAEOLOGY CAMP for students ages 10-18 during the first two weeks of June, 2026. The two-week camp will run from Monday, June 1 through Friday, June 5, and Monday, June 8 through Friday, June 12, 2026. The camp will be divided into two groups based on age.

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Savannah Riverfest 2026
Jun
27
to Jun 28

Savannah Riverfest 2026

  • 470 Main Street Savannah, TN, 38372 United States (map)
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Mark your calendars for Saturday, June 27 for the 2026 Savannah Riverfest. We’re kicking things off with an incredible lineup: HEADLINED by Sara Evans with Easton Corbin, Greylan James, Trea Landon, and Wyatt Putman!

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Spirit of Freedom Celebration 2026
Jul
4

Spirit of Freedom Celebration 2026

The 43rd Annual Spirit of Freedom Celebration will be on Saturday, July 4th 2026 at McFarland Park. There will be food trucks, live music, fireworks, and a day full of fun by the river. Celebrate 250 years of the US with us on Independence Day!

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5th Annual Autism Awareness Fundraiser
Aug
22

5th Annual Autism Awareness Fundraiser

The 5th Annual Autism Awareness Fundraiser & Car Show will be on August 22 at Rogersville Recreational Park. It will be from 8am-6pm. There will be Disney characters, vendors, crafts, live music, and inflatables. This event is benefitting JM’s journey.

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Tim Stevenson Art Exhibition
Apr
25

Tim Stevenson Art Exhibition

  • 119 Wildwood Trail Florence, AL, 35630 United States (map)
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There will be an art exhibition of Tim Stevenson’s artwork at his home in Florence on April 25th from 12-5PM. This event is coordinated by Stella & Goose Gallery.

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Cars & Coffee at Turbo
Apr
25

Cars & Coffee at Turbo

Start your morning with horsepower and caffeine! Join Trissl Sports Cars in front of Turbo Coffee (312 E Tennessee St) for a family-friendly Cars & Coffee on April 25 from 9AM-12PM.

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5K & Fun Run by Little Red School House
Apr
25

5K & Fun Run by Little Red School House

Little Red School House is hosting a 5K & Fun Run on April 25th at Heritage Park in Rogersville, AL. All the proceeds go to fun LRSH student readiness program that provides school supplies, clothes, shoes, and afternoon snacks to students at Lauderdale County Elementary and High School.

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Storytime at the Museum
Apr
23

Storytime at the Museum

Storytime at the Museum will be at the Florence Mound and Museum on Tuesday, April 23 at 3:30PM. This is a free family program featuring the story Berry Song by Michaela Goade and a nature walk.

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Wanda with the Shoals Symphony Strings
Apr
18

Wanda with the Shoals Symphony Strings

In April, the Record Room Sessions series continues as the Shoals Symphony partners with a local artist to present an intimate concert of their music. Wanda will be performing with the Shoals Symphony Strings on April 18th at the Shoals Gold Record Room.

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Open House at Pope's Tavern
Apr
16

Open House at Pope's Tavern

Florence Arts & Museums is excited to announce an open house event at Pope's Tavern Museum on Thursday April 16, 2026, from 5 to 7pm. We invite you to come see all the many things we've been working on and have planned for the near future at Pope's Tavern Museum. Admission fees will be waived for the duration of the event, and light refreshments will be provided.

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FBSS Training Conference
Apr
16
to Apr 17

FBSS Training Conference

  • Northwest Shoals Community College Shoals Campus (map)
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The Agency for Substance Abuse Prevention (ASAP) is proud to announce an upcoming Faith-Based Support Specialist (FBSS) Training Conference to be held on April 16-17, 2026, at the Northwest Shoals Community College, Shoals Campus.

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Senior Citizen Prom
Apr
13

Senior Citizen Prom

There will be a senior citizen prom on April 13th at the Florence-Lauderdale Coliseum st 2PM! Celebrate our senior citizens with an evening full of great food, dancing, and unforgettable fun!

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Backdraft Bingo
Apr
11

Backdraft Bingo

Center Point Fire & Rescue is having a Backdraft Bingo event at the Loretto Civic Center on April 11th. Meal starts at 6pm. Games start at 7pm.

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Night Moves April Market
Apr
11

Night Moves April Market

  • East Mobile Street Florence, AL, 35630 United States (map)
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Night Moves is back!!! Join them for their first market of the year on Saturday, April 11th! They’ll have 40 vendors slinging all the vintage and handmade goodies, and as always DJ Pedialyte will be spinning records and getting the party started!

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Celebrate Your Creativity Mini Retreat
Apr
11

Celebrate Your Creativity Mini Retreat

Florence Arts & Museums is happy to host Monica Yother of Studio 127 on Saturday, April 11 from 9am - 4pm at the Kennedy-Douglass Center for the Arts in Florence for a mini retreat. Participants can attend one of two sessions or both. The first session will focus on junk journal making while the second session will focus on gel plate printing and open art journaling

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Upscale Resale Consignment
Apr
10
to Apr 12

Upscale Resale Consignment

There will be an Upscale Consignment sale at the Willow Event Center on April 10-12th. They will have clothing for women, men, and children, home decor, shoes, boutique close out, and more!

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