We’ve compiled a list of events happening across The Shoals this holiday season! We know we couldn’t have found them all, so be sure to check the other websites and local organizations for more festive fun.
The events and items listed are not associated with the Shoals EDA. Please confirm the information with the host of each event or direct any questions to each host.
| Event Name | Event Location | Event Date | Link for more info |
| Boot-H Scootin Boogy | Funky Monkey of the Shoals, Muscle Shoals | November 28th-30th | https://www.facebook.com/share/1AUdQcfHQf/ |
| 2025 Holiday Christmas Vendor Market | Rudy’s Nursery & Garden Center, Killen | November 29th | https://www.facebook.com/share/1ANhccqRQf/ |
| Young Entrepreneurs Christmas Market on Small Business Saturday | SEER, Florence | November 29th | https://www.facebook.com/share/17rLZNQ71A/ |
| Christmas Handprint Pottery- Muscle Shoals | The Artsy Place Muscle Shoals | November 29th & December 5th | https://www.facebook.com/share/1ZYMnCjtyv/ |
| Messy Maker- November 29- Christmas Snow Globes | SEER, Florence | November 29th | https://www.facebook.com/share/17bbAa2ZkT/ |
| Brunch with Santa | Cypress Lakes, Muscle Shoals | November 30th | https://www.facebook.com/share/19wFG1Ahbm/ |
| Tuscumbia Christmas Parade | Tuscumbia Historic District | December 2nd | https://www.colbertcountytourism.org/all-events/?event=4898 |
| Home for the Holidays with John Paul White & Friends | Norton Auditorium, Florence | December 3rd | https://www.facebook.com/share/1JJHhgxoFi/ |
| Holiday Hoopla- The Gingerbread Man | SEER, Florence | December 3rd | https://www.facebook.com/share/17SjVmhj5i/ |
| Pictures with Santa | Sheffield Public Library | December 3rd | https://www.colbertcountytourism.org/all-events/?event=4852 |
| Killen Christmas Tree Lighting | Killen Park, Killen | December 4th | https://www.facebook.com/share/1Yf8jL2LH3/ |
| Santa is coming to Alfa! | Alfa Insurance, Florence | December 4th | https://www.facebook.com/share/17W1ftFrsn/ |
| Cherokee Public Library Cooke Swap | Cherokee Public Library | December 4th | https://www.colbertcountytourism.org/all-events/?event=4910 |
| Muscle Shoals Christmas Parade | Avalon Ave, Muscle Shoals | December 4th | https://www.colbertcountytourism.org/all-events/?event=4901 |
| Christmas Cabaret at the Ritz | The Ritz Theatre, Sheffield | December 5th | https://www.facebook.com/share/19BsCfwr9N/ |
| The Best Christmas Pageant Ever | The Ritz Theatre, Sheffield | December 5th & 6th | https://www.facebook.com/share/1BZhiuBV7D/ |
| Downtown Rogersville Christmas Parade | Rogersville | December 5th | https://www.facebook.com/share/1CtwNsBmZ8/ |
| Paint with Santa Handprint Pottery- Muscle Shoals | The Artsy Place Muscle Shoals | December 5th | https://www.facebook.com/share/17TpKFJ91J/ |
| Holiday Rejuvenation Event | Full Life Wellness Center, Florence | December 5th | https://www.facebook.com/share/1J148A74An/ |
| Shoals Christian Christmas Market | Shoals Christian School, Florence | December 6th | https://www.facebook.com/share/1Ddi2APHPG/ |
| Cars & Coffee: Toy Drive | Turbo Coffee, Florence | December 6th | https://www.facebook.com/share/1DbtpSnq4M/ |
| NWSCC Breakfast with Santa | NWSCC, Muscle Shoals | December 6th | https://www.facebook.com/share/1A5C17d53j/ |
| Mistletoe Marketplace 2025 | North Alabama State Fair, Muscle Shoals | December 6th | https://www.facebook.com/share/16kaAGdmeJ/ |
| Holiday on the Silver Screen | Norton Auditorium, Florence | December 6th | https://www.facebook.com/share/1AyuxMfWKH/ |
| Christmas at The Forge | The Forge Coffeehouse, Muscle Shoals | December 6th | https://www.facebook.com/share/1EaQPjTrFj/ |
| Messy Maker- December 6- Igloos and Grow Snow | SEER, Florence | December 6th | https://www.facebook.com/share/17AjxGTDJW/ |
| Breakfast with Santa | Petersville Church of Christ, Florence | December 6th | https://www.facebook.com/share/19QEUZiw17/ |
| Wilson Park’s Christmas Lighting | Wilson Park, Florence | December 6th | https://www.visitflorenceal.com/events/wilson-parks-christmas-lighting/ |
| Jumping with Santa Creel | 72 Play Factory, Tuscumbia | December 7th | https://www.facebook.com/share/1DLJNzwNEA/ |
| Breakfast with Santa | Swampers Bar & Grille, Florence | Deecember 7th, 14th & 21st | https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1ANtaY9the/ |
| Shoals Chamber Singers Christmas Concert: The Blessed Arrival | Grace Episcopal Church, Sheffield | December 9th & 16th | https://www.facebook.com/share/1JiR1ogTi1/ |
| Nutcracker: Reimagined | Norton Auditorium, Florence | December 9th | https://www.facebook.com/share/1A5tRdvwty/ |
| Florence Christmas Parade | Downtown Florence | December 11th | https://www.visitflorenceal.com/events/florence-christmas-parade-2/ |
| Christmas Gnome Sip & Paint | Pinspiration of the Shoals | December 12th | https://www.facebook.com/share/1BMyGvZ8PS/ |
| The Rising Crust Christmas Party | The Rising Crust, Florence | December 12th | https://www.facebook.com/share/1BMyGvZ8PS/ |
| Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol | Florence-Lauderdale Public Library, Florence | December 12th | https://www.visitflorenceal.com/events/charles-dickens-a-christmas-carol/ |
| 15th Annual It’s A Dickens Christmas Y’all | Tuscumbia Historic District | December 13th | https://www.facebook.com/share/1AFHLFS6hT/ |
| Paint with Santa | The Artsy Place Muscle Shoals | December 13th | https://www.facebook.com/share/17bKmhxYwZ/ |
| Messy Maker- December 13- Clay Ornaments and Snow Dough | SEER, Florence | December 13th | https://www.facebook.com/share/1AfVoYPiTa/ |
| Bank Independent Mortgage Lending presents The Muppet Christmas Carol at The Shoals Theatre | The Shoals Theatre, Florence | December 14th | https://www.facebook.com/share/1H2mB8Arcz/ |
| Christmas STEAM Camp- A Magical Harry Potter themed adventure | SEER, Florence | December 17th | https://www.facebook.com/share/1SHnBsqNVg/ |
| A Taste of the Nutcracker | The Ritz Theatre, Sheffield | December 18th-21st | https://www.facebook.com/share/1Kty938DGU/ |
| FREE Pictures with Santa | Florence Federal Credit Union, Downtown Florence | December 19th | https://www.facebook.com/share/18ycjn5nPG/ |
| Lost Pizza Co. Shoals presents Christmas Vacation at The Shoals Theatre | The Shoals Theatre, Florence | December 19th | https://www.facebook.com/share/17mgkTnvqH/ |
| Santa’s Workshop: Holiday Market | Gattman Park, Muscle Shoals | December 20th | https://www.facebook.com/share/1FuEiKBTZK/ |
| Kelli Lamber RE/MAX Tri-State presents Elf at the Shoals Theatre | The Shoals Theatre, Florence | December 20th | https://www.facebook.com/share/1BnNHRHmhH/ |
| Crossroads Annual Christmas Event | Handy Recreation Center, Florence | December 20th | https://www.facebook.com/share/1EhHcDCSkT/ |
| DIY Holiday Doormat Workshop | Pinspiration of the Shoals | December 20th | https://www.facebook.com/share/14MvmGXksG4/ |
| Santa at Adventure World | Adventure World, Sheffield | December 22nd | https://www.facebook.com/share/17qEG6sM9G/ |
| 2nd Annual New Year’s Eve Bash- New York Style | Singin’ River Brewing Company, Florence | December 31st | https://www.facebook.com/share/16kaEmcNiY/ |
| New Year’s Eve Countdown with Second Creek | FloBama, Florence | December 31st | https://www.facebook.com/share/1GyzXhRbs2/ |
| 10th Annual Plunge into the New Year! | McFarland Park, Florence | January 1st | https://www.facebook.com/share/1AxR3Ehf76/ |