Things to do with kids in Florence, AL this weekend

There are 12 kid-friendly events in Florence, AL this weekend (Nov 13 to Nov 15), 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
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