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  • Enter our Photo Contest!

    We've opened our photo contest and are looking for photos that illustrate this year's "Landmarks & Legacies" theme -- and connect northwest Alabama to America's 250th birthday. Go here to […]

  • MSNHA Grants Workshop

    We've simplified the application process -- learn how to navigate the new platform at our free grants workshop -- lunch included! This in-person workshop takes you through MSNHA's new streamlined […]

  • Shoals Music Archive exhibition opens

    UNA Downtown Gallery 126 Tombigbee St., Florence, AL, United States

    Join us for the opening reception of "Visualizing Shoals Music," an exhibition celebrating the launch of the Shoals Music Archive at UNA. The exhibit features photography by Abraham Rowe and […]

  • Sustainable Trails Work Day

    TVA Reservation Florence, AL

    Join us at the Muscle Shoals TVA Trails Complex to help maintain historic Civilian Conservation Core trails for our first RiverTown event of 2026! An initial demonstration will begin at […]

  • Community Cleanup at TVA Nature Trails

    Join us along with the University of North Alabama's College of Business and Technology & Keep the Shoals Beautiful for a community cleanup at the TVA Nature Trails, on TVA's […]

  • Village School 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 […]

  • Village One School Volunteer Workday

    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 […]

  • Project Threadways Symposium

    The Factory 462 Lane Drive, Florence, AL, United States

    Since 2019, Project Threadways has hosted annual symposia exploring the intersections of design, art, making, power, labor, and community. Each gathering has expanded on a central inquiry: how can making—especially […]

  • “Echoes of the Forks of Cypress”

    Shoals Theatre 123 N. Seminary St., Florence, AL

    Frederick Murphy is the founder of History Before Us, a project that aims to capture, preserve & advocate for influential history. His film “Echoes of the Forks of Cypress” follows […]

  • Keep the Natchez Trace Beautiful!

    Natchez Trace Parkway

    Muscle Shoals National Heritage Area is partnering with Southern Native and Wildwood Tavern, both in Florence, to host a clean-up event on the Natchez Trace Parkway. We’ll have teams at […]

  • Belle Mont Celtic Fest

    Belle Mont 1569 Cook Lane, Tuscumbia, AL, United States

    Join us at Belle Mont Mansion for the 5th annual Belle Mont Celtic Fest! We will have returning favorites such as the Sean Heely Band, Chambless and Muse and the Piper Jones Band. There will also be Celtic themed vendors, food trucks, a Kids Tent, highland cows, historical discussions, demonstrations and more More information about […]

  • Sheffield PorchFest

    Sheffield North Montgomery Avenue, Sheffield, AL, United States

    Presented by Visit the Shoals, Fernhill Realty, WLAY, Noble Steed Music, and Russell Barbecue, Sheffield PorchFest is a free, family-friendly music festival held on the historic porches, sidewalks and front […]

  • Belle Mont Mansion

    Belle Mont 1569 Cook Lane, Tuscumbia, AL, United States

    Join us at Belle Mont Mansion for the 5th annual Belle Mont Celtic Fest! We will have returning favorites such as the Sean Heely Band, Chambless and Muse and the Piper Jones Band. There will also be Celtic themed vendors, food trucks, a Kids Tent, highland cows, historical discussions, demonstrations and more More information about […]

  • Oakville Indian Mounds Festival

    Oakville Indian Mounds Education Center 1219 County Road 187, Danville, AL, United States

    This annual educational festival features music, dancing, crafts, history and other family-friendly activities. Free admission. Friday, May 8, is for school groups.

  • Shoals Storytelling Festival

    Shoals Theatre 123 N. Seminary St., Florence, AL

    The Shoals Storytelling Festival, listed as a Top Twenty Events in the Southeast, began in 2011 as the Front Porch Storytelling Festival. It was originally hosted on the campus of […]

  • Village School 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 […]

  • Athens Fiddlers Concert Series — Wood Box Heroes

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

    Wood Box Heroes, the American acoustic super-group, is hardly anything like the bluegrass music you used to find in the cassette player of your grandad’s old chevy pickup truck. Deeply rooted in tradition while melding together an eclectic-array of sounds from the country, bluegrass, blues, jazz, rock & classical varieties, paired with crafty & authentic […]

  • Cane Creek Canyon Spring Kickoff Fundraiser — NEW DATE

    Cane Creek Canyon Nature Preserve 251 Loop Road, Tuscumbia, AL, United States

    Join MSNHA along with the Friends of the Cane Creek Canyon Nature Preserve & the Land Trust of North Alabama  at Cane Creek Canyon for a wonderful family-friendly day of exploring, […]

  • Stars and Guitars

    Wilson Park 250 E. Tuscaloosa St., Florence, AL, United States

    Join Florence Parks & Recreation for a night of live music with Shoal Nuff Band! Don't miss "Stars and Guitars" on Friday nights during June with a fun evening of music in the park. This event is made possible through the support of sponsors and grant partners, including Muscle Shoals National Heritage Area, Alabama State […]

  • Landscape Sketch

    1399 N Montgomery Ave, Sheffield, AL 35660-7346, United States 1399 N. Montgomery Ave., Sheffield, AL, United States

    Join us at the standpipe in Sheffield as we learn the basics of landscape sketching! Initial instruction will begin at 10 a.m. where participants will get an overview on how to sketch a landscape. After the instruction is complete, participants will be able to sketch on their own and receive guidance from the instructor. Bring […]

  • Women in Wildwood

    Wildwood Park State Route 13, Florence, United States

    Join League of Outdoor Women for a hike in Wildwood Park to explore forest flora, fauna and fungi. This is a moderate hike with some inclines in order to reach some of Wildwood Park's eco treasures. These include native wetland plants and insects and fungi hotspots. This is a free event for women.

  • Muscle Shoals Music Camp Showcase

    Mane Room 310 N. Pine St., Florence, AL, United States

    Students who participated in the week-long Muscle Shoals Music Camp, hosted by the University of North Alabama, perform their original compositions in a free concert.

  • Stars and Guitars

    Wilson Park 250 E. Tuscaloosa St., Florence, AL, United States

    This free outdoor family-friendly concert with local performers is held in Wilson Park every Friday in June. Bring chairs, blankets, picnics and bug spray!

  • 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 […]

  • Stars and Guitars

    Wilson Park 250 E. Tuscaloosa St., Florence, AL, United States

    A free family-friendly outdoor concert in Wilson Park, featuring local performers. Bring blankets, chairs, picnics and bug spray!

  • Spring Creek Pick Up & Paddle

    Spring Park Kayak Launch West 9th St., Tuscumbia, AL, United States

    Join us for a scenic and impactful cleanup on Spring Creek! Paddle with a purpose as we float downstream, collecting litter and helping protect the beauty & health of our local waterways. Meet us anytime between 9 a.m. and noon, at the Spring Park Kayak Launch. We will see you at the other end at […]

  • 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–Michael Reno Harrell & Josh Goforth

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

    Michael Reno Harrell & Josh Goforth are from the Blue Ridge Mountains of western North Carolina where acoustic music and storytelling are part of life. Having been fans of each other’s work for over two decades, their performances are as natural as the harmonies of brothers. Josh is a multi-instrumentalist, storyteller & songwriter who carries […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • Village School Volunteer Workday

    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 […]