Christmas and holiday events in Florence, AL
Lighted parades, holiday markets, Santa visits, light displays, and holiday concerts around Florence. 18 events are coming up, starting Friday, November 13.
Friday Today
November 13Saturday
November 14- 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Cloverdale Christmas MarketOld Cloverdale School · 12101 Hwy 157, Florence, ALShopping event at 11485 Highway 157. Check the venue for details.
- Headliner 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM Trade Days in CherokeeMain StreetHoliday trade days on Main Street with local vendors selling crafts, gifts and food, plus a visit from Santa. Free admission.
- 9:30 AM Lydia Marie Photography: Christmas Mini Sessions at Flower Chick Farm Greenhouse 🎄Community event at this venue. Check the venue for details.
- 10:00 AM Stella & Goose Christmas Open HouseStella & Goose · 228 North Court Street, Florence, ALOpen house Nov 14 10am–5pm and Nov 15 12pm–5pm; special guest Dinah Rhodes on Saturday.
Thursday
November 19- Headliner 7:00 PM The Great Christmas Cookie Bake-Off!Shoals Community Theatre · 123 N Seminary St, Florence, ALA festive, family-friendly musical full of Christmas cheer, competition, and plenty of cookies.
Friday
November 20- 7:00 PM Great Christmas Cookie Bake Off!Shoals Community Theatre · 123 N Seminary St, Florence, ALFestive, family-friendly musical full of Christmas cheer, competition and plenty of cookies.
Saturday
November 21- 10:00 AM Christmas Open House BrunchProvisional Events · 107 E 6th St, Tuscumbia, ALGuests can shop while enjoying the return of the fall menu, blending festive shopping and seasonal dining in one celebration.
- 10:00 AM Delightful Discoveries market Count down to Christmas sale840 County Road 7, Florence, ALShopping event at 840 County Road 7. Check the venue for details.
- Headliner 7:00 PM Great Christmas Cookie Bake Off!Shoals Community Theatre · 123 N Seminary St, Florence, ALA family-friendly musical full of Christmas cheer, competition, and plenty of cookies.
Sunday
November 22- 2:00 PM Great Christmas Cookie Bake Off!Shoals Community Theatre · 123 N Seminary St, Florence, ALA family-friendly holiday musical directed by Ashley and Johnathan Grimes, featuring seasonal cheer, baking rivalry and live music.
- 3:30 PM Universus Spotlight Tournament - My Hero Academia248 Seville St, Florence, ALCommunity event at 248 Seville St. Check the venue for details.
- Headliner 5:00 PM North Court Street Tree LightingNorth Court Street · Downtown FlorenceAn evening of holiday cheer featuring Christmas carols and UNA Culinary; bring family and friends to help light up Florence.
Thursday
December 10- Headliner 7:00 PM Florence Christmas ParadeHistoric Downtown Florence · Court St to Tennessee St and Seminary St, ending at Wilson ParkThe Shoals' big downtown Christmas parade, presented by Bank Independent. 2026 theme: A Storybook Christmas.
Friday
December 11- Headliner 7:00 PM A Taste of the NutcrackerThe Ritz Theatre · 111 Third St, Sheffield, ALA condensed Nutcracker ballet with live music at the Ritz Theatre in Sheffield.
Saturday
December 12- Headliner 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM It's A Dickens Christmas Y'allDowntown Tuscumbia16th Dickens festival: falling snow, Santa, Dickens characters, Clydesdale carriage rides, petting zoo, cookie decorating and live street music.
- 2:00 PM A Taste of the NutcrackerThe Ritz Theatre · 111 Third St, Sheffield, ALA condensed Nutcracker ballet with live music at the Ritz Theatre. Also at 7 PM.
Sunday
December 13- 2:00 PM A Taste of the NutcrackerThe Ritz Theatre · 111 Third St, Sheffield, ALClosing matinee of the condensed Nutcracker ballet with live music at the Ritz Theatre.
Past events
- 4:00 PM Merry Little Holiday Party301 Cox Creek Pkwy, Florence, ALCommunity event at 301 Cox Creek Pkwy. Check the venue for details.
- 9:00 AM Janice's Christmas Open House251 Hillsboro Cir, Florence, ALCommunity event at 251 Hillsboro Cir. Check the venue for details.
- 7:30 PM Irish Christmas Show — 'A Celtic Christmas by A Taste of Ireland'Mark C. Smith Concert HallYuletide Irish dance and music show featuring World Champion Irish dancers.
- 9:00 AM A Very Nellie Christmas - Florence Store!366 Cox Creek Pkwy, Florence, ALA holiday-themed shopping event at the Nellie Florence store with seasonal items and in-store promotions.
- 8:00 AM Tiny Cubs Ornament FundraiserUniversity of North Alabama · 1 Harrison Plaza, Florence, ALPlease consider supporting Tiny Cubs initiatives by purchasing a Roar Lions ornament! 💜💛 Featuring a UNA fountain design on a purple backdrop, this ornament is a perfect addition to your Christmas tree or a thoughtful gift for a fellow Lion.
- Doors and kitchen open at 1 PM; sale starts at 2 PM Christmas saleDoors and kitchen open at 1 PM; the Christmas sale begins at 2 PM. Donation boxes for Toys for Tots will be on site.
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