Summer in The Shoals 2023
Summer events in The Shoals
| Event Name | Date | Location | Additional Information | Website |
| First Fridays Florence | June 2nd | Downtown Florence | Visit historic Downtown Florence every first Friday of the month to see a variety of booths from unique local vendors, listen to talented musicians, and grab a bite to eat from some of your favorite food trucks. | https://www.facebook.com/FirstFridaysFlorence |
| Friday Night Stars and Guitars | June 2nd | Wilson Park, Florence | The City of Florence Parks and Recreation is excited to be adding a Friday night concert series called Friday Night Stars and Guitars to our annual Music in the Park concerts. Friday Night Stars and Guitars will consist of live bands playing at Wilson Park every Friday night during the month of June. The Florence Parks and Recreation Department would like to invite everyone to attend these free music events as we hope to enhance the family atmosphere of community in the downtown area. | https://fb.me/e/3DKvIK7qu |
| Muscle Shoals TVA Trail Clean-Up | June 3rd | TVA Trails, Muscle Shoals | Grab a garbage bag and some gloves! (Or use some of ours) June 3rd is National Trails Day and we want to show our trails some TLC. Bring your pets along and join us in caring for our beautiful home! | https://www.visitflorenceal.com/events/muscle-shoals-tva-trail-clean-up/ |
| Ritz Season Cocktail Party For TVAA Members | June 3rd | The Ritz Theatre | This event is FREE for Circle Level members (Scholar's Circle and above). Members at the Individual and Family/Friend level are also welcome, with a $10 admission at the door. Enjoy hors d'oeuvres and cocktails as we announce the upcoming theatre season and open Early Bird Season Tickets to our VIPs. Season tickets at the party will be $60 (public tickets will be $75). Plus, enjoy preview performances by some of our Into the Woods cast members and meet the directors of this season's production! Fantasy fairytale attire is optional. | https://tennesseevalleyarts.org/events/advanced-oil-portrait-painting-with-martha-carpenter/ |
| 2023 Motor Show Fundraiser | June 4th | Mcfarland Park- Florence | Florence Professional Firefighters union Local 270 invites you to attend our 2023 Motor Show fundraiser. This show will be voted on by the people in attendance as well as contestants. | https://fb.me/e/11XTf2cRY |
| UNA Percussion Camp 2023 | June 5-8 | UNA | Our Summer Percussion Camp gives students the chance to study concert, world, marching, and drumset over a 4-day intensive. For the marching portion, students will be drumming side by side with the UNA Drumline! | https://fb.me/e/3D38PPZY7 |
| The Shoals: Classic Studio Workshop @ The Factory | June 5-9 | Alabama Chanin @ The Facotry | The week-long event invites participants into The School of Making's expanded studio for a total immersion into our philosophies, methods, materials, and products. Participants will experiment with several different techniques in hand sewing and will be guided through each step in the process of creating a garment from The School of Making. | https://fb.me/e/2FqMlrd4w |
| Camp KD | Week 1 | June 5-9 | Kennedy-Douglas Center for the Arts, Florence | Camp KD is an annual summer camp held at the Kennedy-Douglass Center for the Arts. This program is made possible by the on-going support of the Kennedy-Douglass Volunteers - a 501(c)(3). Each day at Camp KD students are taught traditional artistic techniques through fun, creative activities led by local art Educators. To wrap up each week, the students have an opportunity to show off their work to parents and family at small reception and exhibit. | https://www.florencealmuseums.com/calendar/camp-kd-week-1 |
| Dining for Dollars: The Helen Keller Festival | June 6th | Palace Ice Cream and Sandwich Shop, Tuscumbia | Come out and support the Helen Keller Festival! Mention this event while you are there and a portion of the day's proceed will be donated to the festival. | https://fb.me/e/ZhXzWFXk |
| Night Moves June Market | June 10th | E Mobile St.- Florence | Join us for our second market of the year! Featuring 40 local vendors selling vintage & handmade goods and live music from DJ Pedialyte! Grab a blue cupped beverage from your favorite downtown establishment and come shop with us! | https://fb.me/e/1eJrP9RIO |
| Young Learners Series: Mary Golda Ross | June 10th | Florence Indian Mound Museum | Join us on Saturday, June 10th at 10 for a program and activity about Cherokee engineer Mary Golda Ross. Mary was born in 1908 and is the great-great granddaughter of Principal Chief John Ross. Mary graduated college with a mathematics degree and started studying astronomy while earning her master's degree. Ross worked for the Lockheed Aircraft Corporation during World War II and helped to develop a new fighter plane. When the space race began, Ross became the first woman engineer among a team of 40 engineers to work on a top-secret program. Mary Golda Ross is recognized as the first Native American female engineer. | https://www.florencealmuseums.com/calendar/young-learners-series-mary-golda-ross |
| The Palace After Dark Presents: 18 & Under Dance Party | June 10th | Palace Ice Cream and Sandwhich Shop | Join us for our first 18 & Under Dance Party of the Summer. Admission is FREE!! | https://fb.me/e/Z8KOvnML |
| Summer Mini Twil Camp | June 12th- 14th | Florence City Coliseum | Fun 3 Day Mini Camp for students ages 3-12 who want to give twirling a try or continue learning new skills. Camp will be divided into two groups with our younger twirlers participating in a fun princess camp with dress up days and a routine set to Disney music. Older students will take part in the Just Twirl Camp learning fun tricks, basics and a group routine. No twirling experience required, but twirlers will need to provide their own batons. Cost $75.00 | https://fb.me/e/3DFCvynor |
| Ritz Theatre Camp (3rd-6th Grade) – Cycle 1 | June 12th- 16th | The Ritz Theatre | The Ritz Theatre Summer Camp is instructed by Jaleesa Escott and administered by the Tennessee Valley Art Association. Jaleesa Escott is a graduate of the University of North Alabama. While there, she participated in various groups such as UNA's vocal jazz and opera/musical theatre program. She attained both her undergraduate and master's degree in music education from UNA. Miss Escott has worked in her field for the past five years and directed several shows throughout her career, including Honk, A Charlie Brown Christmas, and The Wizard of Oz. She is also working with TVAA and the Ritz for upcoming performances. | https://tennesseevalleyarts.org/events/ritz-theatre-camp-3rd-6th-grade/ |
| Camp KD | Week 2 | June 12th- 16th | Kennedy-Douglas Center for the Arts | Camp KD is an annual summer camp held at the Kennedy-Douglass Center for the Arts. This program is made possible by the on-going support of the Kennedy-Douglass Volunteers - a 501(c)(3). Each day at Camp KD students are taught traditional artistic techniques through fun, creative activities led by local art Educators. To wrap up each week, the students have an opportunity to show off their work to parents and family at small reception and exhibit. | https://www.florencealmuseums.com/calendar/camp-kd-week-2 |
| Junior Archaeology Camp | June 12th- 16th | Florence Arts and Museums | The camp will introduce students to the concepts of archaeology through hands-on investigation and research. Students will learn how to research, plan, excavate, and process artifacts at Pope's Tavern Museum. Archaeology can help children grasp concepts relating to mathematics, history, geology, chemistry, social science, and more; this camp will utilize archaeological concepts for teaching the methods of archaeology and the history of the Pope's Tavern site, while also incorporating age-appropriate and hands-on activities that relate to these various academic subjects. | https://www.florencealmuseums.com/calendar/junior-archaeology-camp |
| The Palace After Dark Presents: The Cheaper Than Therapy Comedy Show | June 16th | Palace Ice Cream and Sandwich Shop | Join us for a night of laughs at the R-rated show. | https://fb.me/e/118tm9eBq |
| We Rocked The World: A Tribute To Muscle Shoals Music | June 17th | The Ritz Theatre | The Colbert County Tourism & Convention Bureau and the Muscle. Shoals National Heritage Area present this concert celebrating the musical legacy of Muscle Shoals, Alabama. | https://tennesseevalleyarts.org/events/we-rocked-the-world-a-tribute-to-muscle-shoals-music/ |
| Father's Day Craft | June 17th | Joe Wheeler State Park | Join us for a fun Father's Day Craft! | https://fb.me/e/15EH9vsMr |
| The Shoals: Patternmaking Workshop @ The Factory | June 19th- 23rd | Alabama Chanin @ The Facotry | This workshop highlights Alabama Studio Sewing Patterns and focuses on taking measurements, creating a customized sloper using our T-shirt pattern and Drawstring Pant pattern, making alterations to existing The School of Making patterns, and reviewing how to create and adjust commercial garment patterns for cotton jersey. | https://fb.me/e/4HUDlO7vO |
| Helen Keller Festival | June 22nd- 25th | Spring Park- Tuscumbia | Helen Keller Festival 2023 starts on Thursday, June 22, 2023 with our kickoff street party in downtown Tuscumbia, AL. featuring live music and tasty food. Then, join us in Spring Park on June 23-25, 2023 for more live music, arts and crafts vendors, kids area, educational booths and more. It is fun for the whole family! | https://helenkellerfestival.com/site/ |
| An Evening with Crystal Gayle | June 24th | Norton Auditorium | The legendary Crystal Gayle shares her phenomenal catalog of songs which includes 22 #1 hits and earned her numerous awards from the CMA, ACM and Grammy. | https://fb.me/e/2YinxsAm5 |
| 5th Annual Food Truck Festival | June 24th | Singin' River Brewing Company | Join us Saturday, June 24th, 2023, 6-9pm at the Singin' River Brewing Co. for our 5th Annual Food Truck Festival presented by First Southern Bank. Children's Museum Shoals has recruited some of the best food trucks in North Alabama. A ticket will get you into the event where you can enjoy a sampling from each food truck | https://fb.me/e/2if074FLo |
| Yoga Between the Trees | June 24th | Joe Wheeler State Park | Yoga while hiking, a balanced blend of mindful meditation by the water, hiking through the beautiful Joe Wheeler State Park pausing for yoga throughout the trail and ending where we began our journey with a fully relaxed yoga Nidra. | https://fb.me/e/3vrliLgSE |
| Event Name | Date | Location | Additional Information | Website |
| First Fridays Florence | July 7th | Downtown Florence | Visit historic Downtown Florence every first Friday of the month to see a variety of booths from unique local vendors, listen to talented musicians, and grab a bite to eat from some of your favorite food trucks. | https://www.facebook.com/FirstFridaysFlorence |
| Junior Art Camp (3rd-6th Grade) | July 10th- 14th | Tennessee Valley Museum of Art | Students will develop fundamental skills while exploring multiple mediums such through engaging art experiences. The Junior Artist sessions will be led by veteran artists & art instructors. The instructors will include Amita Bhakta, Provie Musso, Cynthia Infanger, and others. Each instructor is accompanied by assistants to allow as much direct contact with the students as possible. This year's junior camp class will be divided into two groups: 3rd & 4th graders and 5th & 6th graders. | https://tennesseevalleyarts.org/events/junior-art-camp-3rd-6th-grade/ |
| Advanced Art Camp (7th-12th Grade) | July 10th- 14th | Tennessee Valley Museum of Art | Advanced Artists will work with the highly skilled portrait artist Martha Carpenter to explore advanced drawing methods, learn new skills and refine existing techniques. This class is limited capacity to allow for one-on-one instruction and feedback. | https://tennesseevalleyarts.org/events/advanced-art-camp-7th-12th-grade/ |
| Gross Out Camp! | July 10th- 14th | Joe Wheeler State Park | If it is icky, stick or gross, it's Gross Out Camp! Slimy salamanders, slugs, bugs, crawdads and roly polies are all found at Joe Wheeler State Park as campers explore their world at camp through hands-on field biology. (It's science but please don't tell the kids.) | https://fb.me/e/zxw9BPus |
| The Shoals: Three-Day Workshop @ The Factory | July 12th-14th | Alabama Chanin @ The Facotry | Our popular Classic Weekend Workshop is reintroduced as our Three-Day Workshop in a new and improved format. This workshop opens our studio doors at The Factory in Florence, Alabama, and allows participants to work with our in-house team, a selection of our most loved DIY garment patterns, and our extensive DIY stencil library. | https://fb.me/e/UJohbsNn |
| Saddle Up for St. Jude | July 13th- 15th | Tuscumbia | Welcome to the 27th annual Northwest Alabama Saddle-Up for St. Jude Trail Ride and Concert! There are over 300 acres of riding trails to enjoy along with our featured entertainment of local musicians and country music star, SAWYER BROWN - Pam Tillis, and Shenandoah. | https://saddleup4kids.org/ |
| Young Learners Series: Dragging Canoe | July 15th | Florence Indian Mound Museum | https://www.florencealmuseums.com/calendar/young-learners-series-dragging-canoe | |
| Basic Oil Painting With Martha Carpenter | July 20th- 22nd | Tennessee Valley Museum of Art | Working from a still-life, the instructor will open class with a demonstration using a limited palette of the 3 primary colors, red, yellow and blue, supplemented by white. Emphasis will be on the "alla prima" painting technique. Alla prima is Italian for "at first attempt." It is a painting technique done in one layer in one sitting. During the remainder of each class, students will work on their own still-life while receiving individualized instruction throughout the day. / | https://tennesseevalleyarts.org/events/basic-oil-painting-with-martha-carpenter |
| Sax in the City Concert 2023 | July 21st | Wilson Park, Florence | Neighbors, mark your calendars for the 20th ANNUAL Sax in the City Concert featuring The Midnighters! Join us as we kick-off the W.C. Handy Music Festival on Friday, July 21st at Wilson Park in Downtown Florence! | https://fb.me/e/5n65js15Q |
| W.C. Handy Festival | July 21st- July 30th | The Shoals | Stay tuned for more information and a finalized schedule of events! | https://www.wchandymusicfestival.com/ |
| Yoga Between the Trees | July 29th | Joe Wheeler State Park | Yoga while hiking, a balanced blend of mindful meditation by the water, hiking through the beautiful Joe Wheeler State Park pausing for yoga throughout the trail and ending where we began our journey with a fully relaxed yoga Nidra. | https://fb.me/e/2A2BGhLU9 |
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| Event Name | Date | Location | Additional Information |
| Killen Farmers Market | Saturdays |
Lock 6 Road, Killen | Join us Saturday mornings at Killen Park. A family friendly place to come together as a community for fellowship around fresh, nutritious foods, local farmers and artisans! Farmers rooted here connecting with the local community. Open Saturdays 8am to noon through September. https://www.facebook.com/killenfarmersmarket/ |
| Florence-Lauderdale Farmers Market | Saturdays (Tuesdays & Thursdays start in June) | 451 Fairground Rd., Florence | Our market is open to producers and retailers who reside in Lauderdale County and surrounding counties within a 50 mile radius. Our goal is to provide access to wholesome, locally grown produce to the consumers in the surrounding area. https://www.facebook.com/FlorenceLauderdale-Farmers-Market-161838843844406/ |
River Heritage Splash Pad
Open May 28th -September 5th
Monday-Thursday: 11:30am- 8:00pm
Friday- Sunday: 11:30am- 9:30pm
15 Hightower Pl, Florence
Riverfront Park (Splash Pad)
6am- 10pm Daily
1416 Alabama Ave. Sheffield
Handy Recreation Center (Pool)
Open Memorial Day- July 29th
Tuesday-Saturday: 1pm- 5pm
Sunday: 2pm- 5pm
1105 Beale St. Florence
Spring Park Splash Pad
Tuesday-Saturday: 11:00am - 2:00pm
Sunday: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Is available for rental. For more information contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or (256)389-1357
Gattman Park (Splash Pad)
Opens Memorial Day Weeken
Monday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday: 10am- 8pm
Tuesday & Thursday: 10am- 6pm
Sunday: 1pm- 5pm
901 Gattman Park Dr, Muscle Shoals
Rogersville Recreation Park
Monday: 12:00 – 9:00 PM
Tuesday – Sunday: 9:00 am – 9:00 pm
AL-207, Rogersville
Royal Avenue Recreation Center (Pool)
420 N Royal Ave, Florence
https://florenceal.org/departments/parks_&_recreation/royal_avenue_recreation_center.php
Lori Putnam: Far From Home
Tennessee Valley Museum of Art
May 23rd- June 20th
This exhibition includes select paintings from the larger body of work Lori Putnam: Far From Home. Modern Impressionism stretches the boundaries with artists painting in styles ranging from near realism to almost abstraction. Putnam's work is closer to the latter.
https://tennesseevalleyarts.org/events/lori-putnam-far-from-home/
Student Exhibition With NW-SCC
Tennessee Valley Museum of Art
May 23rd- June 20th
Students from Northwest-Shoals Community College will have paintings and drawings on display in this exhibition. The student artists included in the show are Coby Fuller, Nayely Mojica, Daniel Galvez, Ismael Lopez, Emma Cole, Martha Lee and Amanda Jacobs.
https://tennesseevalleyarts.org/events/student-exhibition-with-nw-scc/
PORTALS: Collaborative Member Artist Exhibition
Tennessee Valley Museum of Art
May 23rd- June 20th
PORTALS is an interactive, organically evolving installation at Tennessee Valley Museum of Art. Doors can represent entrances, beginnings, transitions, gateways, thresholds, boundaries, or endings. Tennessee Valley Art Association member artists are invited to interpret these neutral doors (portals) as works of art. Artists can bring materials into the museum and paint, puncture, staple, découpage, etc. to their hearts' content. The exhibition will evolve through June 30. Each door will be auctioned off at the annual artist members exhibition, ARTWORKS, at the end of Summer.
https://tennesseevalleyarts.org/events/portals-collaborative-member-artist-exhibition/
Helen Keller Art Show Of Alabama
Tennessee Valley Museum of Art
June 2nd- 30th
The Helen Keller Art Show of Alabama is an annual traveling juried art show. The show is open to students from throughout the state who have visual impairments, blindness, and or deaf blindness. The artists are of various age attending public, private, residential, and home schools. The show provides artists an opportunity to showcase their special talents and abilities.
https://tennesseevalleyarts.org/events/helen-keller-art-show-of-alabama-3-2/
Artworks Member Exhibition
Tennessee Valley Art Association
June 29th- August 18th
ArtWorks is the Tennessee Valley Museum of Art's annual show featuring work by members of the Tennessee Valley Art Association. This large and diverse exhibition showcases the extraordinary skill of artists across the Tennessee Valley and surrounding regions.
https://tennesseevalleyarts.org/events/artworks-member-exhibition/
The Miracle Worker Play
Ivy Green- Helen Keller Birthplace
Friday & Saturday Evenings: June 2nd-24th & July 7th- 15th
Gates open at 7:00 p.m. Patrons are welcome to walk the grounds prior to curtain. The Miracle Worker at Ivy Green is performed out-of-doors at the Helen Keller Birthplace Amphitheater, 300 North Commons West, Tuscumbia, Alabama 35674. Tickets may be purchased now by calling 256.383.4066. General Admission Tickets may be purchased online.
We try to include as many events as possible, but we don't know about them all! Here are a few websites to watch this summer for events & things to do:
- Colbert County Tourism http://colbertcountytourism.org/index.php
- Florence- Lauderdale Tourism https://www.visitflorenceal.com/
- Children's Museum of The Shoals https://cmshoals.org/
- Tennesee Valley Arts Association https://tennesseevalleyarts.org/
- The Shoals Theatre https://www.theshoalstheatre.org/
- Kids of The Shoals https://www.facebook.com/kidsoftheshoals
Summer Library Programs
The Florence-Lauderdale Public Library has programs for children, teens and adults.
Children programs include Yoga @ the Library, Story Times, crafts and so much more. More information and sign-up links can be found at: https://flpl.org/kids/.
Teen programs include Anime Club, Hunt a Killer, Writing Your Tale and even more. More information can be found at: https://flpl.org/teens/.
Adult summer reading includes an adult book club, art class, virtual reality and more. More information can be found at: https://flpl.org/services/
The 2022 Helen Keller Summer Reading program features weekly programs for infants, toddlers, kids and teens; family movie matinee; prizes and more! Programs begin June 6 at 2:00 pm. Register online at hkpl.org or in person at the library. Check out this link for more information and a detailed calendar: https://drive.google.com/file/d/10p_ws6LBecqe74PgKl0i-XfaREYtZreH/view?usp=sharing.
Sheffield public library has Children Summer Reading programs and Story Time events. For a detailed schedule and more information, please visit: http://www1.youseemore.com/sheffieldpl/default.asp
Muscle Shoals Public Library has Summer Reading programs for children, teens, and even adults! They have events, such as story times, as well. Check out all of the details here: https://www.youseemore.com/muscleshoals/default.asp.
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