• Village School Volunteer Workday

    Village One School Sheffield, AL

    Join us for our next volunteer event at Village One School. We'll provide supplies and direction -- no experience necessary. Work will include anything from cleaning, painting, scraping, to yard work, to organizing materials and more. Email or get in touch via social media to sign up and/or alert us to specialized skills you might […]

  • Cypress Creek Cleanup

    Cox Creek Bridge Canoe Ramp 802 Cox Creek Parkway, Florence, AL, United States

    Join us for a scenic & impactful cleanup on Cypress Creek! Paddle with a purpose as we float downstream, collecting litter and helping protect the beauty and health of our local waterways. Meet us anytime between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. at the Cox Creek Bridge Canoe Ramp. We will see you at the other […]

  • Backpacking 101

    541 W. College St., Florence, Alabama 541 W. College St., Florence, AL, United States

    Join League of Outdoor Women for a hike at to learn backpacking basics! This is a one-hour session where Summer McCreless will teach you how to pack a backpack, set up a tent & more. This is a free event for women.

  • Pollinator Count at UNA

    Rogers Hall, University of North Alabama 500 N. Court St., Florence, United States

    Join us in front of Roger's Hall on UNA's campus to count pollinators! Counting will begin at 9 a.m. but you can stop by until 2 p.m. Co-hosted by Lauderdale County Auburn Extension, Muscle Shoals National Heritage Area and UNA Student Engagement.

  • SkyDog: The Shoals Experience

    Renaissance Shoals Resort & Spa 10 Hightower Place, Florence, AL, United States

    Whether you're a lifelong fan of Southern music or simply looking for an unforgettable Labor Day weekend getaway, SkyDog: The Shoals Experience is your chance to experience the music, culture & hospitality that made Muscle Shoals famous around the world. This event includes live performances across three days, songwriter sessions & artist interviews, films & […]

  • Oka Kappasa — Return to Coldwater Festival

    Spring Park Tuscumbia, AL, United States

    The Oka Kapassa Festival is a Native American gathering held annually the second full weekend of September to celebrate the culture and traditions of Native Americans who once thrived in north Alabama. Friday evening activities focus on music & storytelling. Saturday's events also include demonstrations, dance, vendor booths, children's activities & authentic food.

  • Biotic Index

    Wildwood Park Canoe Ramp, 1211 Waterloo Road, Florence 1211 Waterloo Road, Florence, AL, United States

    Join us at the Wildwood Park Canoe Ramp on Cypress Creek as we perform a biotic index under the instruction of Dr. Kara Million from the University of North Alabama Department of Biology! Initial instruction will begin at 9 a.m. by the creek. This event is for those 8+ and will require adult supervision at […]

  • Oka Kapassa — Return to Coldwater Festival

    Spring Park Tuscumbia, AL, United States

    The Oka Kapassa Festival is a Native American gathering held annually the second full weekend of September to celebrate the culture and traditions of Native Americans who once thrived in north Alabama. Friday evening activities focus on music & storytelling. Saturday's events also include demonstrations, dance, vendor booths, children's activities & authentic food.

  • Kayak Class

    McFarland Park Boat Ramp 200 Jim Spain Drive, Florence, AL, United States

    Have you always wanted to learn how to kayak? Join us at the McFarland Boat Ramp! Both children 9 years & older and adults are welcome to attend. The children's class will begin is 8-10 a.m. The adult class is 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Both classes are at the McFarland Boat Ramp. Bring water, […]

  • Village School Volunteer Workday

    Village One School Sheffield, AL

    Join us for our next volunteer event at Village One School. We'll provide supplies and direction -- no experience necessary. Work will include anything from cleaning, painting, scraping, to yard work, to organizing materials and more. Email or get in touch via social media to sign up and/or alert us to specialized skills you might […]

  • Tennessee Valley Old Timers Fiddlers Convention Concert Series–Wyatt Ellis

    McCandless Hall, Athens State University 302 Bryan St., Athens, AL, United States

    Born in the rich music bed of east Tennessee, Wyatt Ellis has quickly become one of the most-watched young musicians in bluegrass music. A devotee of Bill Monroe, Ellis has been mentored by many iconic bluegrass musicians, including Bobby Osborne. He's studied with mandolin masters, composed his own original instrumentals and transitioned from playing alone […]

  • Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Convention

    Athens State University 300 N Beaty St, Athens, AL, Athens, AL, United States

    venThe Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Convention is an annual musical event and competition held in the first full weekend of October, where the Alabama State Fiddle Champion is crowned along with state champions in over a dozen other categories. Local area craftsmen display their arts and crafts, offering several unique and custom-made souvenirs to […]

  • Village School Volunteer Workday

    Village One School Sheffield, AL

    Join us for our next volunteer event at Village One School. We'll provide supplies and direction -- no experience necessary. Work will include anything from cleaning, painting, scraping, to yard work, to organizing materials and more. Email or get in touch via social media to sign up and/or alert us to specialized skills you might […]

  • Carver’s Creepy Crawly Halloween Festival III

    Shoals Community Theatre 123 N. Seminary St., Florence, AL, United States

    Local band Carver Commodore hosts its recurring Halloween festival with more than 20 artists & multiple stages.