Compiled by Jackie Romine Walburn
Submit events to: cpappas@partnersmultimedia.com
JANUARY
What: Gadsden Museum of Art
Who: Gadsden Museum of Art exhibiting local artists
When: January — Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Where: 515 Broad St., Gadsden
Why: Artworks featured in January include Amanda Burks
What: Bumper Cars at Christmas on the Coosa
Who: Greater Gadsden Area Tourism
When: January 1-6 and 10, 2-9 p.m.; January 8-9, 5-9 p.m.; closed January 7
Where: 344 1st St., Gadsden, AL 35901
Why: Family fun, tickets $10-$15
What: Christmas at the Falls
Who: Noccalula Falls Park
When: January 1-3, 4-10 p.m.
Where: Noccalula Rd., Gadsden
Why: Lights, displays, decorations. $12-$18, tickets sold online
What: Knights of Columbus Charity Bingo Night
Who: Leeds Knights of Columbus Council 5597, Leeds
When: January 2 and 16, 5-8 p.m. Doors open at 5 p.m., and bingo starts at 6 p.m. Food available for purchase.
Where: Leeds Civic Center, 1000 Park Dr.
Why: Play bingo for cash prizes while raising money for local charities. Call Don Tice at (205) 542-0671 for information.
What: Time to Read Book Club
Who: Leeds Jane Culbreth Library
When: January 7, 10-11 a.m.; held first Wednesdays
Where: Library at Parkway Drive
Why: All welcomed; bring a snack to share
What: Second Friday on Main
Who: City of Oxford
When: Friday, January 9, 4-8 p.m.
Where: Historic Downtown Oxford
Why: Explore all Historic Oxford offers. More at www.oxfordmainstreet.com
What: Second Saturday
Who: Downtown Talladega Merchants
When: January 10, 8-11 a.m. and 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; every second Saturday
Where: Talladega Bottling Works
Why: Music and more each Second Saturday
What: Magic City Octane Car Show
Who: Magic City Octane and car enthusiasts
When: January 10, 8-11 a.m.; every second Saturday
Where: The Shops at Grand River, Leeds
Why: A family-friendly car show
What: Dinner and Dance
Who: American Legion Attalla Post 71
When: January 10 and 23, 5-11 p.m.; second and fourth Saturdays each month
Where: 201 Griffin St., Attalla
Why: Dinner and dancing fun
What: Wild and Wonderful Wednesday
Who: Pell City Library
When: Wednesday, January 21; every third Wednesday
Where: Pell City Municipal Complex, Bruce Etheredge Parkway, Pell City, AL
Why: Interesting and entertaining events
What: Classic Car Cruise In
Who: Talladega Chamber
When: January 24, 5-8 p.m.; every fourth Saturday
Where: Talladega Chamber parking lot, 210 East St. So., Talladega, AL
Why: Show off our classic car. Contact Edward Waller at (256) 493-5318
What: Monthly gathering for all ages and abilities
Who: Leeds Chess Club
When: January 23, 10 a.m.-noon; fourth Saturday
Where: Leeds Jane Culbreth Library
Why: Come to learn, brush up on chess skills, have fun.
What: Legends Boat Show
Who: Woods Surfside Marina, Rodney’s Marine, Woods + Water Powersports
When: January 16-18
Where: International Motorsports Hall of Fame, Talladega Superspeedway
Why: Showcasing new boats and watercraft, vehicles, ATVs, four-wheelers, realtors and free concert Saturday featuring Deputy 5. Free admission.
What: Presentation of Madagascar Musical Adventure Jr.
Who: Alabama Repertory Theatre
When: Friday and Saturday, January 30-31
Where: Gadsden City High School
Why: Local music performance by this Christ-centered youth theater group. Ticket info and more at www.alabamareptheatre.com
What: The Tyn Tymes Mardi Gras Party 2026
Who: The Tyn Tymes Mardi Gras Party 2026
When: Saturday, January 31, 2026, 6-10 p.m.
Where: Mary G. Hardin Center for Cultural Arts, 501 Broad St., Gadsden, AL 35901
Why: Cost $35-$280
FEBRUARY
What: Gadsden Museum of Art
Who: Gadsden Museum of Art exhibiting local artists
When: February — Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Where: 515 Broad St., Gadsden
Why: Artworks featured in February include Tom Wegvzynowski
What: Time to Read Book Club
Who: Leeds Jane Culbreth Library
When: February 3, 10-11 a.m.; held first Wednesdays
Where: Library at Parkway Drive
Why: All welcomed; bring a snack to share
What: Sundi Hawkins Art Show
Who: Museum of Pell City
When: February 5-21, Thursday-Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Where: Pell City Municipal Complex, Bruce Etheridge Parkway, Pell City, AL
Why: Featuring the art of local artist Sundi Hawkins
What: Breaking Barriers III, Foundation for Success
Who: Museum of Pell City
When: Thursday, February 5, 11 a.m., through February 28
Where: Pell City Municipal Complex, Bruce Etheridge Parkway, Pell City, AL
Why: Opening reception of exhibit and short film in connection with Black History Month
What: Father/Daughter Dance
Who: Pell City Rotary Club
When: February 7
Where: Pell City High School
Why: Make lasting memories
What: Annual Chili Cook-off
Who: Downtown Gadsden Inc.
When: February 7, cooking starts at 8 a.m.; tasting at 11 a.m.; winners at 2 p.m.
Where: Downtown Gadsden, Broad Street between 4th and 6th streets
Why: Crowning champs of chili cooking, fundraiser for downtown improvements
What: Mardi Gras Parade
Who: Krewe of Rowdy Revelers & Downtown Gadsden Inc.
When: February 7, 4 p.m.
Where: Downtown Gadsden starting at 7th St.
Why: Family-friendly event
What: Knights of Columbus Charity Bingo Night
Who: Leeds Knights of Columbus Council 5597, Leeds
When: February 6 and 20, 5-8 p.m. Doors open at 5 p.m., and bingo starts at 6 p.m. Food available for purchase.
Where: Leeds Civic Center, 1000 Park Dr.
Why: Play bingo for cash prizes while raising money for local charities. Call Don Tice at (205) 542-0671 for information.
What: Second Friday on Main
Who: City of Oxford
When: Friday, February 13, 4-8 p.m.
Where: Historic Downtown Oxford
Why: Explore all Historic Oxford offers. More at www.oxfordmainstreet.com
What: Dinner and Dance
Who: American Legion Attalla Post 71
When: February 14 and 28, 5-11 p.m.; second and fourth Saturdays each month
Where: 201 Griffin St., Attalla
Why: Dinner and dancing fun
What: Magic City Octane Car Show
Who: Magic City Octane and car enthusiasts
When: February 14, 8-11 a.m.; every second Saturday
Where: The Shops at Grand River, Leeds
Why: A family-friendly car show
What: Second Saturday
Who: Downtown Talladega Merchants
When: February 14, 8-11 a.m. and 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; every second Saturday
Where: Talladega Bottling Works
Why: Music and more each Second Saturday
What: Monthly gathering for all ages and abilities
Who: Leeds Chess Club
When: February 27, 10 a.m.-noon; fourth Saturday
Where: Leeds Jane Culbreth Library
Why: Come to learn, brush up on chess skills, have fun
What: Classic Car Cruise In
Who: Talladega Chamber
When: February 28, 5-8 p.m.; every fourth Saturday
Where: Talladega Chamber parking lot, 210 East St. So., Talladega, AL
Why: Show off your classic car. Contact Edward Waller at (256) 493-5318
