SkyDog - The Shoals Experience, is a new music event in Florence, AL bringing highly curated live music, food, film, and storytelling to the Renaissance Shoals Resort and Convention Center on Aug 28-30.

The 2nd Annual Bulls, Broncs, & Barrels at Midsouth Arena in Leighton will be on August 28-29.

Laissez les bons temps rouler! We’re very exited to announce this year’s rendition of The Hootenanny: A Celebration of Southern Music! Saturday, August 29th - we’re gathering with our friends in the 7-Points neighborhood to eat good food, drink good drinks, and listen to good music all while enjoying each other’s company.

Join Florence Alabama Museums on Saturday, August 29th from 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM at Southall at KD to make something beautiful together! This event marks the first installment of our FAM Gatherings. FAM Gatherings is a series that seeks to bring together communities across Florence to have critical conversations, establish a sense of belonging, and create and examine art.

The Kennedy-Douglass Center for the Arts is pleased to present the dynamic metal works of Birmingham artist, Royal Miree, beginning August 30 and continuing through October 8, 2026.

Recovery at the River will be on Saturday, September 5 at McFarland Park. There will be recovery and community resources, food & fellowship, and live music by Tyler Stonehawker. The featured speakers are Kala S (NA), Kelli P (AA), and Rhoda E (CR.) The event will be from 5-8PM.

A 2 week series of Wednesday classes 1:00 to 2:30pm, September 9 & 23. Bring a picture of something you want to paint or a project you have already started to Stella & Goose. They will provide all the rest. This is a kind and supportive group of painters who encourage each other and like to laugh.  

Visit Spring Park in Tuscumbia, AL on September 11-12 for the Oka Kapassa Return to Coldwater Festival. This is festival celebrating the rich traditions and culture if Alabama’s first people featuring music, storytelling, dance, vendors, authentic food, and children’s activities.