Kids and family events in Florence, AL

There are 42 family-friendly events coming up in Florence, AL, including Shrek KIDS!, Trade Days in Cherokee, and Miss UNA Scholarship Competition 2026.

Friday Today

November 13
  • 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.
  • 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM Babies Love the LibraryFlorence-Lauderdale Public Library · 350 N Wood Ave, Florence, AL
    A music-and-movement session with songs, fingerplays, poetry and book exploration for infants up to 24 months.
  • 11:00 AM Little Leapers!250 Mangum St, Florence, AL
    Family event at 250 Mangum St. Check the venue for details.
  • 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.
  • Headliner 7:00 PM Shrek KIDS!The Ritz Theatre · 111 Third St, Sheffield, AL
    Young performers bring the swamp-to-castle musical to the Ritz Theatre in Sheffield.

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.
  • 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.
  • 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM Teen Tech ClubFlorence-Lauderdale Public Library · 350 N Wood Ave, Florence, AL
    Hands-on club for teens exploring 3D printing, electronics, coding, animation and interactive art. Registration required by email.
  • 2:00 PM Shrek KIDS!The Ritz Theatre · 111 Third St, Sheffield, AL
    Matinee of the kids' Shrek musical at the Ritz Theatre in Sheffield.
  • Headliner 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM Miss UNA Scholarship Competition 2026Norton Auditorium · 500 North Pine Street, Florence, AL
    The 53rd Miss University of North Alabama scholarship competition crowns a new titleholder. Doors open one hour before the show.

Sunday

November 15
  • Headliner 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Step Up for the BridgeOld Railroad Bridge · 2210 Ashe Boulevard, Sheffield, AL
    A two-mile fundraising walk across the Old Railroad Bridge to support bridge preservation; registered participants receive a T-shirt.
  • 2:00 PM 8u travel softball tryouts
    Tryouts for an 8U travel softball team. Contact Kailey McQuarrie for more information and requirements.
  • 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.

Monday

November 16
  • 10:30 AM Baby & MeHelen Keller Public Library
    A morning program for caregivers and babies with songs, stories and social time. Held Monday at 10:30 a.m.
  • 4:15 PM – 5:15 PM Game OnFlorence-Lauderdale Public Library · 350 N Wood Ave, Florence, AL
    After-school board- and video-game session; registration is required to attend.

Tuesday

November 17
  • 11:00 AM & 1:30 PM Ready, Set, Read!Florence-Lauderdale Public Library · 350 N Wood Ave, Florence, AL
    Class to prepare four-year-olds for kindergarten with motor skills, letter ID and beginning sight words. Registration required; contact Youth Services to sign up.
  • 4:00 PM Anime ClubHelen Keller Public Library
    A weekly anime club meeting for fans to watch and discuss anime at the library.
  • Toddlertime Storytime (Ages 18-36 months)Muscle Shoals Public Library
    Songs, stories, and age-appropriate activities for toddlers ages 18–36 months at the Muscle Shoals Public Library.

Wednesday

November 18
  • 10:30 AM ABCs Under the TreesFLPL Youth Services
    Children’s storytime focused on the letter H today. Activities include songs and early literacy play.
  • 4:15 PM – 5:15 PM Silent Book ClubFlorence-Lauderdale Public Library · 350 N Wood Ave, Florence, AL
    A quiet group reading hour for ages 11–18. Registration is required; email teens@flpl.org to reserve your spot.

Thursday

November 19
  • 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM Kaffee und KuchenMemorial Ampitheater
    Free German coffee and traditional cakes, with T-shirts, hot chocolate, and stickers.
  • 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM Terrific 2'sFlorence-Lauderdale Public Library · 350 N Wood Ave, Florence, AL
    A short program of music, poems, stories and crafts designed for two-year-olds with a caregiver.
  • 1:30 PM – 2:15 PM Ready, Set, ReadFlorence-Lauderdale Public Library · 350 N Wood Ave, Florence, AL
    A class to prepare four-year-olds for kindergarten with motor skills, letter work, and sight words. Registration required.
  • 3:30 PM – 4:00 PM 8-9-10Florence-Lauderdale Public Library · 350 N Wood Ave, Florence, AL
    After-school activities for kids ages 8–10 with crafts, games, and more. Drop-in friendly fun.
  • Headliner 7:00 PM The Great Christmas Cookie Bake-Off!Shoals Community Theatre · 123 N Seminary St, Florence, AL
    A festive, family-friendly musical full of Christmas cheer, competition, and plenty of cookies.

Friday

November 20
  • 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM Babies Love the LibraryFlorence-Lauderdale Public Library · 350 N Wood Ave, Florence, AL
    A lap-sit program for infants and caregivers featuring music, motion, poetry, finger plays, and book exploration.
  • 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM Babytime Storytime (Birth to 18 months)Muscle Shoals Public Library
    Weekly baby storytime for infants and caregivers; caregivers must remain with children for the program.
  • Headliner 2:00 PM Science Fair for the Shoals3103 Florence Blvd, Florence, AL
    Community event at 3103 Florence Blvd. Check the venue for details.
  • 7:00 PM Great Christmas Cookie Bake Off!Shoals Community Theatre · 123 N Seminary St, Florence, AL
    Festive, family-friendly musical full of Christmas cheer, competition and plenty of cookies.

Saturday

November 21
  • 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM Saturday StoriesFlorence-Lauderdale Public Library · 350 N Wood Ave, Florence, AL
    Stories and crafts for all ages every Saturday morning at the library.
  • Headliner 7:00 PM Great Christmas Cookie Bake Off!Shoals Community Theatre · 123 N Seminary St, Florence, AL
    A 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, AL
    A family-friendly holiday musical directed by Ashley and Johnathan Grimes, featuring seasonal cheer, baking rivalry and live music.
  • Headliner 5:00 PM North Court Street Tree LightingNorth Court Street · Downtown Florence
    An evening of holiday cheer featuring Christmas carols and UNA Culinary; bring family and friends to help light up Florence.

Monday

November 23

Thursday

November 26
  • Headliner Morning Trax4Max 5K Turkey Trot & 1 Mile Fun RunFirst Baptist Church of Florence · 209 N Walnut St, Florence, AL
    Thanksgiving-morning 5K and fun run through downtown Florence, benefiting Trax4Max.

Thursday

December 10
  • Headliner 7:00 PM Florence Christmas ParadeHistoric Downtown Florence · Court St to Tennessee St and Seminary St, ending at Wilson Park
    The 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, AL
    A 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 Tuscumbia
    16th 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, AL
    A 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, AL
    Closing matinee of the condensed Nutcracker ballet with live music at the Ritz Theatre.

Saturday

January 9
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