TUSCUMBIA-The Holidays are going to rock in Colbert County this year. Nearly every day in December there will be fun events to help get you in the holiday sprit…and keep you there!
Check out all the fun here:
November 29 – December 1, 2024 – RBD 2024 at Hawk Pride Offroad – Hawk Pride Mountain Offroad, 3874 Hawk Pride Mountain Road, Tuscumbia. The 18th annual RBD event returns with open trail riding, a scavenger hunt, and plenty of fun! Download the RBD edition Hawk Pride map closer to the event and participate in the Saturday scavenger hunt for prizes. For more information, email Ricky@rickybphotography.com or call 256-349-4150.
December 3, 2024 – Tuscumbia Christmas Parade – Downtown Tuscumbia. The parade begins at 6 PM at Deshler High School and proceeds down Main Street. After the parade, the train at Spring Park will be open from 6–8 PM. For more information, call 256-386-7200.
December 3, 2024 – Sheffield Christmas Parade – North Montgomery Avenue, Sheffield. The parade begins at 6 PM, starting at 10th Street and ending at 2nd Street. Rain date: December 14. For more information, contact Cindy Evans at 256-394-1556.
December 3 – December 23, 2024 – TVAA’s Winter Art Market – Tennessee Valley Museum of Art, 511 N. Water Street, Tuscumbia. The Winter Art Market features unique, high-quality, handmade items across various media, including painting, photography, ceramics, fibers, wood, glass, jewelry, printmaking, and more. A separate “Mercantile” area will showcase artisan candles, soaps, and other goods. For more information, call 256-383-0533 or visit tennesseevalleyarts.org.
December 5, 2024 – Muscle Shoals Christmas Parade – Starts at the Police Department on Gusmus Avenue and proceeds to City Hall. Parade begins at 7 PM. For more information, contact Shannon Bevis at 256-386-9250 or visit cityofmuscleshoals.com.
December 5-8, 2024 – Million Dollar Quartet – Cypress Moon Studios, 1000 Alabama Ave., Sheffield. If you loved Million Dollar Quartet, you are going to have rocking great time at Million Dollar Quartet Christmas! Join Elvis, Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins, Jerry Lee Lewis and Sam Phillips as we celebrate the Christmas season! Produced by Tonya Holly and Directed by Jennifer Adams, Assistant Director – Mike Adams. Production is December 5-8 & 12-15, and tickets are now available for purchase by clicking here. For additional information, contact (256)-335-6961.
December 6-7, 2024 – Holiday Tour of Homes 2024 – The CaringPlace of the Shoals presents its 2024 Holiday Tour of Homes featuring 11 beautifully decorated homes. Hours: December 6, 5–9 PM; December 7, 2–7 PM. Tickets: $50, available at Kennedy Douglas Art Center, Sheffield Public Library, First United Methodist Church Florence, and Colbert County Tourism. For more information, contact Eileen Nunnelly at 256-762-1166 or email Enunnelly@comcast.net.
December 6-22, 2024 – Spring Park Christmas Train – Spring Park, 1 Spring Park Road, Tuscumbia. Enjoy a Tuscumbia tradition! The Christmas Train runs Fridays–Sundays from 4–8 PM. For more information, contact 256-389-1357.
December 7, 2024 – Best Christmas Pageant Ever – The Ritz Theatre, 111 W Third Street, Sheffield. Time Out for Theatre presents this hilarious holiday classic! Show begins at 7 PM. For tickets, visit tennesseevalleyarts.org or call 256-383-0533.
December 7, 2024 – Paint with Santa – The Artsy Place, 710 E 6th St, Muscle Shoals. Join Santa Claus for a fun painting session. Reservations are required, and the cost is determined by your chosen piece. For more information, call 256-443-4220.
December 7, 2024 – Festival of Yule – Downtown Tuscumbia. Celebrate Winter Solstice Yule with themed entertainment, food, vendors, and a coat and blanket drive. For more information, visit eventsbyhesperia.com or call 256-320-7416.
December 7, 2024 – Cherokee Public Library Cookie Swap – Cherokee Public Library, 118 Church Street, Cherokee. Bring three dozen cookies to share and swap! Event starts at 11 AM. To register, call 256-359-4384.
December 7, 2024 – Cherokee Christmas Parade – Downtown Cherokee. The parade begins at 5:00 PM. Lineup starts at Cherokee High School. For more information, call 256-856-8774.
December 7, 2024 – Monster Truck War – Longhorn R Arena, 2576 3 Mile Lane, Tuscumbia. Enjoy car-crushing Monster Trucks, Quad Wars, and more! Matinee: 12 PM; Evening Show: 6 PM. Tickets available online. For more information, call 256-383-0533.
December 7-8, 2024 – Mistletoe Marketplace – North Alabama State Fairgrounds, 65 Sportsplex Drive, Muscle Shoals. Shop for unique holiday gifts at this two-day event. Interested vendors can email lindsey.allstarz@gmail.com.
December 8, 2024 – Sheffield Christmas Trolley Tour – Sheffield City Hall, 600 North Montgomery Avenue, Sheffield. Explore the rich history of Sheffield this holiday season on an entertaining two-hour trolley tour. Guided by the knowledgeable Jimmy Austin! Tickets are $15, and available for purchase at Sheffield Public Library. For additional information, call (256)-386-5633.
December 8, 2024 – Angel Band Christmas Cantata, Sheffield Methodist Church, 701 N. Montgomery Avenue, Sheffield. The Sheffield Methodist Church Chancel Choir and Chamber Orchestra will present a new Christmas Cantata, “Angel Band”, Sunday, December 8th at 6:00 p.m. in the church sanctuary, 701 N. Montgomery Avenue. The musical, written by Timothy Michael Powell and Tim Sharp, is directed by the church’s Choral Director, Drew Mills. “Angel Band” tells the Christmas story through 10 rarely heard songs and original compositions. Doors open to the public at 4:00 p.m. The program begins at 4:30 and is free of charge.
December 10, 2024 – Shoals Chamber Singers Present: Peace on Earth, Good Will to Men – Grace Episcopal Church, 103 Darby Ave, Sheffield. Enjoy a Christmas concert from 7–9 PM. For more information, visit shoalschambersingers.org.
December 11-21, 2024 – Christmas at Belle Mont Mansion – Belle Mont Mansion, 1569 Cook Lane, Tuscumbia. Visit Belle Mont Mansion decorated with fresh greenery for the holidays. Guided tours: Wednesday–Saturday, 10 AM–4 PM. For more information, call 256-381-5052.
December 12, 2024 – Leighton Christmas Parade – Downtown Leighton. Parade begins at 7 PM. For more information, contact 256-446-5380.
December 12-15, 2024 – Million Dollar Quartet – Cypress Moon Studios, 1000 Alabama Ave., Sheffield. If you loved Million Dollar Quartet, you are going to have rocking great time at Million Dollar Quartet Christmas! Join Elvis, Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins, Jerry Lee Lewis and Sam Phillips as we celebrate the Christmas season! Produced by Tonya Holly and Directed by Jennifer Adams, Assistant Director – Mike Adams. Production is December 5-8 & 12-15, and tickets are now available for purchase at cypressmoonstudios.org. For additional information, contact (256)-335-6961.
December 13, 2024 – Jingle All the Way – The Ritz Theatre, 111 W Third Street, Sheffield. Join storyteller Dolores Hydock and musical master Bobby Horton for a mix of holiday stories, songs, and singalongs. Show starts at 7 PM. For more information, visit tennesseevalleyarts.org.
December 13, 2024 – Run Run Rudolph 5K & 1 Mile – Spring Park, 1 Spring Park Road, Tuscumbia. Join this fun holiday run with Christmas Carol Crawl strolls, train rides, and more. Race starts at 6 PM. For more information or early sign-up, visit the Run Run Rudolph webpage.
December 14, 2024 – Dickens Christmas, Y’all – Downtown Tuscumbia. Enjoy carriage rides, carolers, Dickens characters, and falling snow at this holiday festival. Admission charged for some events. For more information, call 256-383-9797 or email tuscumbiaretaildevelopment@gmail.com.
December 14, 2024 – No Humbug! – Locust Hill, 209 S Cave St, Tuscumbia. Join us at the Annual “It’s A Dickens Christmas, Y’all” for a captivating storytelling event! This year, we feature Dolores Hydock, an accomplished actress and storyteller from Birmingham, Alabama, known for her vivacious stage presence and a palette of characters that bring to life personal stories. Don’t miss her engaging presentation, “NO HUMBUG! The Surprising True Story Behind the Creation of A Christmas Carol.” Admission: $5 (Pay online or in-person at the Colbert County Tourism office, 719 U.S. Highway 72 West) For More Information: Call 256-383-0783. Click here for online ticket purchase.
December 14-21, 2024 – Christmas at Ivy Green – Ivy Green, 300 N Commons West, Tuscumbia. Visit Helen Keller’s birthplace adorned with beautiful holiday decorations. Admission is charged. For more information, call 256-383-4066.
Dec 15, 2024 – Sheffield Christmas Trolley Tour, Sheffield City Hall, 600 North Montgomery Avenue, Sheffield. Explore the rich history of Sheffield this holiday season on an entertaining two-hour trolley tour. Guided by the knowledgeable Jimmy Austin! Tickets are $15, and available for purchase at Sheffield Public Library. For additional information, call (256)-386-5633.
December 17, 2024 – ELF Movie Screening – The Ritz Theatre, 111 West Third Street, Sheffield. Buddy (Will Ferrell) was accidentally transported to the North Pole as a toddler and raised to adulthood among Santa’s elves. Unable to shake the feeling that he doesn’t fit in, Buddy travels to New York in search of his real father, Walter Hobbs (James Caan), a cynical businessman. Chaos and hilarity ensue as they attempt to build a relationship. Rated PG. Admission is $10 in advance and $12 at the door. Sponsored by J. S. Holland & Co., Inc. For additional information, contact 256-383-0533.
December 17, 2024 – Shoals Holiday Concert – Alabama Music Hall of Fame, 617 US-72 W, Tuscumbia. The Shoals Holiday Concert is back for its second year, featuring Grammy-nominated artists Mark Narmore and Bobby Tomberlin, along with country music legacy Tess Frizell. Presented by Colbert County Tourism and the Alabama Music Hall of Fame, the concert begins at 6:30 PM, with doors opening at 6 PM. Tickets are $15 and available at the Hall of Fame, Colbert County Tourism, or online. For ticket inquiries, call 256-383-0783.
December 19, 2024 – It’s a Wonderful Life Film Screening – The Ritz Theatre, 111 West Third Street, Sheffield. Follow the heartwarming story of George Bailey as his guardian angel, Clarence, shows him how his life has touched others and the impact he has had on his community. Rated PG. Admission is $10 in advance and $12 at the door. Sponsored by J. S. Holland & Co., Inc. For additional information, contact 256-383-0533.
December 20-21, 2024 – Polar Express at the Ritz – The Ritz Theatre, 111 West Third Street, Sheffield. Enjoy two magical evenings themed around the holiday classic The Polar Express! Begin at 6 PM with a trolley ride with Santa, hot cocoa and cookies, ornament making, and festive fun, followed by a screening of The Polar Express at 7 PM. Tickets are $18 (plus tax) and must be purchased in advance. For more information, call 256-383-0533 or visit tennesseevalleyarts.org.
December 31, 2024 – New Year 2025 Decades Bash – Kingpin’s, 203 E 6th St. Suite B, Tuscumbia. Ring in 2025 with a night of live music, food, and drinks! Dress up in your favorite decade’s attire and celebrate the new year. Entry is free. For additional information, contact Kingpin’s at 256-366-7779.
Media Release/Julie R. Schlosser
Marketing Assistant
Colbert County Tourism Bureau
