Holiday Activities for the Whole Family in the Shoals

When the weather gets cold, children get restless. Listed here are seasonal events that let you stretch your legs and shake the sillies out. There are so many fun ways your family can make memories together this holiday season – Christmas in the Shoals is full of special events.

For more holiday fun, including all the places to hear music, catch Santa, watch holiday plays, cavort with holiday cheerfulness, and just plain get in the holiday spirit, visit the main page of our comprehensive 2024 North Alabama Holiday Guide sponsored by the Galaxy of Lights at Huntsville Botanical Garden.

2024 Holiday Events and Activities

November

Winter Blanket Drive

Pace Family Chiropractor is partnering with Home Free Haven to collect new/like new sleeping bags, blankets, winter coats, and other warm items for their Winter Shelter. A collection box will be in the office now until the start of their shelter on November 15. Let’s fill their shelter with what is desperately needed!!

When: Now until November 15
Cost: FREE
Where: Pace Family Chiropractic, 907 Woodward Ave, Muscle Shoals
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Friendsgiving Potluck Dinner

Gather around the table to share laughter, gratitude, and a feast with friends who feel like family—this is what Friendsgiving is all about! Please bring a dish.

When: November 17 | 2-5 PM
Cost: FREE
Where: 2222 Chisholm Road Suite 2, Florence
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Teen Friendsgiving Meet-up

SEER is hosting their first Friendsgiving! This event is free for teens and tweens ages 9 years and up! You are invited to bring a dish to share!

When: November 22 | 5-7 PM
Cost: FREE
Where: SEER, 113 Hermitage Dr, Florence
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Black Friday Sale Event

SEER is hosting a two day event full of activities and great shopping deals.
When: November 29-30| 9AM-5PM
Cost: FREE
Where: SEER, 113 Hermitage Dr, Florence More Info.

December

My Total Wellness Christmas Party

Receive exclusive deals, giveaways, and holiday treats!

When: December 3 | 4-7 PM
Cost: FREE
Where: 202 E Dr Hicks Blvd, Florence
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Santa Claus is Coming to Town

Meet Santa and grab a picture for the holidays.
When: December 4| 3-4:30PM
Cost: FREE
Where: Sheffield Public Library More Info.

Tinsel Trail

Stop by Killen Park and admire the creative and beautiful trees on the Tinsel Trail!

When: December 5-31
Cost: FREE
Where: Killen Park, 830 Lock Six Rd, Killen
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Grinchmas at CMS

Visit Children’s Museum of the Shoals for a photo op with everyone’s favorite green grump.

When: December 7 | 11AM – 1PM
Cost: $10
Where: Children’s Museum of the Shoals More Info.

Festival of Yule

Come out to learn about the festival of the winter solstice.
When: December 7 | 12PM – 8PM
Cost: FREE
Where: Downtown Tuscumbia More Info.

Lighting of Wilson Park

Visit Wilson Park for live music and lighting of the Christmas decorations in downtown Florence.
When: December 7 | 5PM
Cost: FREE
Where: Wilson Park More Info.

Jump Night with Santa Creel

Jump into Christmas with Mr. and Mrs. Claus at 72 Play Factory.

When: December 7| 5PM-7PM
Cost: $15
Where: 72 Play Factory More Info.

White Christmas at The Shoals

The Shoals Theatre and Tessa Goggans present White Christmas. Concessions will be available.

When: December 8 | 2 PM
Cost: $5
Where: The Shoals Theatre, 123 N Seminary St, Florence
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Christmas at Sloss Lake

Visit Sloss Lake for vendors, music, food trucks, and more.
When: December 8 | 1-7PM
Cost: FREE
Where: Sloss Lake, Russellville, AL More Info.

Holiday Fellowship Luncheon

Let’s fellowship as One Community! There will be a surprise guest appearance. Start practicing your Christmas carols and get ready to sing!

When: December 8 | 1-5 PM
Cost: FREE
Where: W.C. Handy School Gym, 1050 Pruitt Street, Florence
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It’s Dickens Christmas, Y’all

Go back in time for the Fourteenth Dickens Festival. Snow will be falling, s’mores by the fire pit, Scones & Moans, Cookie Decorating, Strut your mutt, Dickens Characters, Clydesdale Carriage Rides, live music, Holiday Tea, Petting Zoo, Street Vendors, Calliope music, Storyteller Dolores Hydock and much more.

When: December 14 | 10 AM-4 PM
Cost: FREE but some events are ticketed
Where: Downtown Tuscumbia, S Main Street
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Santa Manley at The Deibert Barn

Head over to Deibert Park to grab a picture with Santa Manley.

When: December 14| 10am -2pm
Cost: FREE
Where: Deibert Park More Info.

Teen/Tween Christmas Party

**When:** December 14| 2-4PM
**Cost:** $10
**Where:** SEER, 113 Hermitage Dr, Florence More Info.

The Year Without Santa Claus at The Shoals

Sidelined by a nasty cold and feeling unneeded, Santa decides not to make his annual Christmas journey. Elves Jingle and Jangle scour the world to find people who still believe, hoping to convince the jolly old elf to make his trip anyway.

When: December 15 | 2 PM
Cost: $5
Where: The Shoals Theatre, 123 N Seminary St, Florence
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