What is there to do in Etowah County, Alabama?

Etowah County has downtown Gadsden, Noccalula Falls Park, the Coosa River waterfront and community events across Attalla, Rainbow City, Southside and Hokes Bluff. Hollr lists what is coming up, and Ask Hollr can suggest something that fits your night.

What events are in Gadsden, AL this weekend?

Open Hollr, tap Explore, choose Events, pick Etowah County and then Weekend. You can also ask Ask Hollr: what is there to do in Gadsden this weekend? Listings are live, so they change as organizers post.

What is there to do in Gadsden, AL today?

Choose Today on the Etowah County events page to see what is on now, or ask Ask Hollr for ideas near you. Gadsden has downtown shops and restaurants, Noccalula Falls Park and the Coosa River.

Are there family-friendly events in Gadsden, AL?

Yes. Hollr's Family & Kids filter lists kid-friendly events, and Noccalula Falls Park has a waterfall, trails, a train ride and a petting zoo. Check each listing for ages and times.

Is there a First Friday in downtown Gadsden?

Downtown Gadsden hosts a First Friday event each month with entertainment, food and shopping. Dates and details come from the organizers, so check the event listing on Hollr before you go.

Where can I see concerts and shows in Gadsden, AL?

Check the Etowah County events page for concerts and shows listed on Hollr, and the venue's own page for tickets. The Venue at Coosa Landing in Gadsden is a place to look.

Where can I eat in Gadsden, AL?

Browse Food & Drink under Businesses, or ask Ask Hollr for the kind of food you want. Local restaurants, food trucks and bars are listed with their city and category.

How do I list my business or event in Etowah County?

Claim your business for free in the Hollr App or on thehollrapp.com, then post events from your dashboard. Hollr Pro adds menus, deals and insights.

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Q: Are there free things to do in Etowah County?

Yes. Many events on Hollr are free, including downtown events and community programs. Use the price filter on the events page, or ask Ask Hollr for free ideas.

Q: What are the main cities in Etowah County?

Gadsden is the county seat. Attalla, Rainbow City, Southside, Hokes Bluff, Glencoe and Altoona are other cities and towns in the county.

Discover local businesses, events, and things to do in Etowah County, Alabama — including Gadsden, Rainbow City, Attalla. Known for the Coosa River, Noccalula Falls, downtown Gadsden, and local events.

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Upcoming Events

First Friday in Downtown Gadsden — November 27, 2026
4th Annual DEF Fishing Apparel Veterans Day Bass Tournament — 2026-11-07
HALLOWEEN AT RIVER ROCKS LANDING — 2026-10-31
The EYO Rock and Roll Christmas Concert — 2026-12-12
How the Grinch Stole Downtown — 2026-12-12
Snacks with Santa — 2026-12-12
Gadsden Gun & Knife Show — 2026-12-13
Gadsden Gun & Knife Show — 2026-12-12
Kings of Swing Free Christmas Concert — 2026-12-08
Annual Holiday Tour of Homes — 2026-12-06
The 1940’s Radio Hour Hosted by Theatre of Gadsden — 2026-12-06
The 1940’s Radio Hour Hosted by Theatre of Gadsden — 2026-12-05
The 1940’s Radio Hour Hosted by Theatre of Gadsden — 2026-12-04
Altoona Christmas Parade 2026 — 2026-12-04
Gadsden Christmas Parade — 2026-12-04
Paws On The Falls — 2026-12-01
City of Gadsden’s Tree Lighting for the Tallest Christmas Tree in Alabama — 2026-11-21
Ballyoo Revival Show — 2026-11-12
Love Never Dies: A Patsy Cline Anthology — 2026-11-08
Trunk or Treat at New Harmony Baptist Church — 2026-10-24
Freedom Church Fall Festival — 2026-10-24
Altoona Harvest Festival and Car Show — 2026-10-24
River Rocks Landing Youth Fishing Tournament — 2026-10-17
HARVEST & HUE: Paint, Plant & Sip! — 2026-10-17
Grip Autocross Season 5 DATES — 2026-10-17
Smokeneck Acoustic Society — 2026-12-14
Smokeneck Acoustic Society — 2026-11-09
Coosa River Irish Session — 2026-12-11
Coosa River Irish Session — 2026-11-13
Music Trivia Night at Baja Rainbow City — 2026-12-10
Music Trivia Night at Baja Rainbow City — 2026-11-12
Fright Night at Noccalula Falls Park — 2026-10-24
RainBOO City Fall Festival — 2026-10-24
Trick-or-Treat Village at Noccalula Falls Park — 2026-10-24
BINGO Night at Back Forty Beer — 2026-10-21
Shred Day — 2026-10-17
Fall on the Block presented by CCRC — 2026-10-24
Pretty in Pink Brunch — 2026-10-17
Trick-or-Treat Village & Fright Fest at Noccalula Falls Park — 2026-10-24
Aladdin Jr. Hosted by Theatre of Gadsden — 2026-10-18
Aladdin Jr. Hosted by Theatre of Gadsden — 2026-10-17
Downtown Gadsden: Plaid Friday and Shop Small Saturday — 2026-11-27
Downtown Gadsden: Plaid Friday and Shop Small Saturday — 2026-11-28
Mistletoe Market — 2026-11-13
Mistletoe Market — 2026-11-14
Home Winemakers Class — 2026-12-05
Home Winemakers Class — 2026-11-07
First Saturday Friends and Family Day — 2026-12-05
First Saturday Friends and Family Day — 2026-11-07
Downtown Dance Conservatories Nutcracker Princess — 2026-11-20
Downtown Dance Conservatories Nutcracker Princess — 2026-11-21
Downtown Dance Conservatories Nutcracker Princess — 2026-11-22
A Night Among Stars Special Needs Prom — 2026-11-21
Big D’s Jeep Night — 2026-12-01
Big D’s Jeep Night — 2026-11-03
Sensory Friendly First Saturdays — 2026-12-05
Sensory Friendly First Saturdays — 2026-11-07
Third Thirsty Thursday Wine Tasting — 2026-11-19
Downtown Attalla Small Business Saturday — 2026-11-28
Southside Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting — 2026-12-01
Attalla Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting — 2026-12-03
Habitat for Humanity Dancing With the Stars — 2026-11-12
Historic Downtown Gadsden Christmas Open House — 2026-11-06
Historic Downtown Gadsden Christmas Open House — 2026-11-07
GPL’s Prom at the Pitman — 2026-11-06
The Gadsden Rainbow City Coin Show — 2026-11-07
The Gadsden Rainbow City Coin Show — 2026-11-06
Southside Christmas Village — 2026-11-14
Lights & Sirens 5K, 10K, and 1 Mile Fun Run — 2026-11-07
Let It Snow — 2026-11-07
Downtown Attalla Christmas Open House — 2026-11-07
The Museum of Attalla Presents Ghost Trails and Tales — 2026-11-07
Dry Creek Greenhouse Fall Festival and Pumpkin Patch — 2026-10-25
Dry Creek Greenhouse Fall Festival and Pumpkin Patch — 2026-10-31
Dry Creek Greenhouse Fall Festival and Pumpkin Patch — 2026-10-30
Dry Creek Greenhouse Fall Festival and Pumpkin Patch — 2026-10-23
Dry Creek Greenhouse Fall Festival and Pumpkin Patch — 2026-10-24
Dry Creek Greenhouse Fall Festival and Pumpkin Patch — 2026-10-17
Dry Creek Greenhouse Fall Festival and Pumpkin Patch — 2026-10-18
Show Me Reptile and Exotics Show — 2026-10-31
Downtown Gadsden Trick or Treat! — 2026-10-31
Glencoe Fall Festival — 2026-10-31
Patriots Hall of Honor Luncheon — 2026-11-04
Veterans Parade — 2026-11-04
Yellawood 500 @ Talladega Superspeedway — 2026-10-25
Zombie Crawl: Gadsden Elks #1314 — 2026-10-31
Garden Opry 2026 at Hooten Holler — 2026-10-25
Tuck Everlasting Hosted by Theatre of Gadsden — 2026-10-25
Tuck Everlasting Hosted by Theatre of Gadsden — 2026-10-23
Tuck Everlasting Hosted by Theatre of Gadsden — 2026-10-24
Rainbow City Community Market — 2026-10-26
Rainbow City Community Market — 2026-10-28
Rainbow City Community Market — 2026-10-19
Rainbow City Community Market — 2026-10-21
Southern Gothic: Appalachian Requiem – Downtown Dance Conservatory — 2026-10-18
Southside Fall Festival — 2026-10-22
2026 Harvest Howls FallFest — 2026-10-18
2026 Harvest Howls FallFest — 2026-10-17
American Legion Pro Rodeo — 2026-10-17
Loblolly Fest at The Bluff Amphitheatre and Campground — 2026-10-17
Attalla Heritage Day — 2026-10-17
Sunset Sips on the Memorial Bridge — 2026-10-20
17th Annual “A Walk Through Time” — 2026-10-18
Ice Skating at Christmas on the Coosa — 2026-11-19
Bumper Cars at Christmas on the Coosa — 2026-11-19
Knitting for Beginners — 2026-10-17
Bingo at AJs Neighborhood Bar and Grill — 2026-10-21
Open Mic Night at Blackstone Pub & Eatery — 2026-10-21
Useless Trivia with Shane Noles — 2026-10-22
Friday Evening Wine Down at Wills Creek Winery — 2026-10-23
Bingo at AJs Neighborhood Bar and Grill — 2026-10-19
Spartan Pro Wrestling Tuesday Event — 2026-10-20

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Things to do in Etowah County, Alabama

By Jaret Prater, Founder of Hollr · Updated October 11, 2026

Etowah County sits in northeast Alabama along the Coosa River. Gadsden is the county seat, and Attalla, Rainbow City, Southside, Hokes Bluff, Glencoe and Altoona make up the rest of the area most people travel between. This guide is organised the way people look for something to do: this weekend, today, with kids, for free, by season, by venue.

This weekend in Etowah County

Events change every week, so Hollr shows them live instead of listing them here. Open the Etowah County events page, choose Weekend, and you will see what is on across Gadsden and the surrounding towns.

Today and tonight

Choose Today on the events page for what is on right now, or ask Ask Hollr in the app: what is there to do in Gadsden tonight? It answers from real Hollr listings.

With kids and family

Noccalula Falls Park is a long-standing family stop in Gadsden, with a waterfall, trails, a train ride, a petting zoo and miniature golf. Hollr also tags family-friendly events. Filter by Family & Kids on the events page and check each listing for ages and times.

Free things to do

Many Etowah County events cost nothing, including downtown events and community programs. Use the price filter on the events page to see free listings. Downtown Gadsden hosts a First Friday event each month with entertainment, food and shopping.

Through the year

Seasonal events such as fall festivals, Christmas events and Fourth of July events appear on Hollr as organizers post them. Fall events at Noccalula Falls Park are a regular part of the calendar. Open the events page and pick the month you are planning for.

Venues and places to know

Noccalula Falls Park, Gadsden
Downtown Gadsden, home of First Friday
The Venue at Coosa Landing, Gadsden
The Coosa River waterfront in Gadsden

Tickets and prices

Each event listing shows what the organizer provided, including price and where to buy. Hollr does not set prices, so check the listing or the organizer before you go. For concerts and shows, check the venue's own page for tickets.