Free things to do in Florence, AL this weekend

There are 18 free events in Florence, AL this weekend (Nov 13 to Nov 15), including Trade Days in Cherokee, Thanksgiving In The Park, and LifeSouth Bloodmobile - Sheffield High School.

Friday Today

November 13
  • 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM LifeSouth Bloodmobile - Sheffield High SchoolSheffield High School
    LifeSouth bloodmobile at Sheffield High School; donors welcome during the scheduled hours.
  • 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDBA Dissertation Defense – Chris SmithUniversity of North Alabama · 1 Harrison Plaza, Florence, AL
    Public defense of an EDBA dissertation by Chris Smith on predicting small-firm success in craft breweries using a sector-specific Lussier extension.
  • 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM BabytimeMuscle Shoals Public Library
    Weekly baby storytime for infants up to 18 months with songs, simple books and caregiver interaction.
  • 4:00 PM Stuffie SleepoverFLPL Youth Services
    Bring a stuffed animal for a short drop-off sleepover. Registration required; pick up next day starting at 10:30 AM.
  • 7:00 PM Back Alley String BandChampy's Shoals · 120 2nd St, Muscle Shoals, AL
    Blues and string bands on the patio at the Muscle Shoals fried-chicken joint, from touring harp players to local pickers.
  • 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM Live Music at The Rising CrustThe Rising Crust
    Local bands four nights a week over pizza and craft cocktails: rock, blues and Shoals soul (Tu Blu Cats, The Midnighters, Tim Cannon, Trey Nichols).
  • 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM Bryson Bishop & Chandler BrewerSwampers Bar & Grille · 800 Cox Creek Pkwy S, Florence, AL
    Late weekend sets at Swampers, the hotel bar named for the Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section. Local players, no cover.

Saturday

November 14
  • Headliner 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM Trade Days in CherokeeMain Street
    Holiday trade days on Main Street with local vendors selling crafts, gifts and food, plus a visit from Santa. Free admission.
  • 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM 24th Annual Walk of LifeTuscumbia Landing · 141 Blackwell Rd, Sheffield, AL
    Free 2-mile memorial walk on the Trail of Tears removal route, from Tuscumbia Landing to Spring Park, welcoming tribes home.
  • 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM Saturday StoriesFlorence-Lauderdale Public Library · 350 N Wood Ave, Florence, AL
    Weekly half-hour of stories and crafts for families every Saturday morning.
  • 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Storytime Atop the Mound - NovemberThe Florence Mound and Museum · 1028 S Court St, Florence, AL
    Read-aloud of Keepunumuk, Weeâchumun's Thanksgiving Story and a gratitude quilt activity. Free; best for families with kids 5–12.
  • 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM Paint and Create!- Guided Community Painting Event at the UNA Honors CollegeCoby Hall 459 N. Court Street Florence
    Guided outdoor painting and brief historic tour at Coby Hall. Art materials and refreshments provided; free but registration required for 18 spots.
  • 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM Eli HannonSwampers Bar & Grille · 800 Cox Creek Pkwy S, Florence, AL
    Late weekend sets at Swampers, the hotel bar named for the Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section. Local players, no cover.
  • 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM Live Music at The Rising CrustThe Rising Crust
    Local bands four nights a week over pizza and craft cocktails: rock, blues and Shoals soul (Tu Blu Cats, The Midnighters, Tim Cannon, Trey Nichols).

Sunday

November 15
  • 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM LifeSouth Bloodmobile - Walmart - Cloverdale (Florence)Walmart - Cloverdale
    A LifeSouth bloodmobile will be on site accepting donations during the posted hours.
  • Headliner 3:00 PM – 5:30 PM Thanksgiving In The ParkWilson Park, Downtown Florence
    An afternoon in the park with food, music and family-friendly activities. Free and open to the community.
  • 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM Live music with Trey NicholsThe Rising Crust
    Local bands four nights a week over pizza and craft cocktails: rock, blues and Shoals soul (Tu Blu Cats, The Midnighters, Tim Cannon, Trey Nichols).
  • 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM Brett CarlisleSwampers Bar & Grille · 800 Cox Creek Pkwy S, Florence, AL
    The Shoals' every-night music bar, inside the Renaissance Shoals Resort and lined with Muscle Shoals recording history. A different local singer-songwriter takes the stage each night.

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