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Gadsden, AL
17Events this week
5Free things to do
74New spots
92New stories

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This week in Gadsden

Five picks from this week's calendar. See all 17 events, day by day →

Line Dancing

Tuesday 3:30pm · Centre

Low-Impact Aerobics

Wednesday 10am · Centre

Wheelin From Wigs (WFW)

Wednesday 5:30pm · Wig's Wheels

Ribbon Cutting for McDonald's - Attalla

Thursday 9am · Attalla

2026 Intro to Beekeeping Workshop - Hosted by Sand Mountain Beekeepers' Association

Thursday 6:30pm · Guntersville Public Library · Free

New in Gadsden

Places that opened, reopened, or earned a mention this month — the ones we'd go back to.

J & J Candles

Shopping

Freshen up everything: When your house, car, and laundry need an instant vibe upgrade, J & J Candles delivers with concentrated room sprays, 1 oz oils, car fresheners, and even liquid laundry detergent.

jandjcandles.com ↗

Sleep Outfitters of Gadsden

Home & Garden

Upgrade your sleep game: From firm to plush and everything between, Sleep Outfitters of Gadsden has the big-name mattresses and bedding, plus real humans who listen and steer you to the right fit.

sleepoutfitters.com ↗

Wine Down Spa

Health & Wellness

Hit pause here: If your week’s got you knotted up, Wine Down Spa trades the noise for private, tailored bliss with zero gravity massage pods, aromatherapy steam, and LED facials.

winedownspa.com ↗

Gadsden’s best businesses

Every spot worth knowing, in one place.

The restaurants, shops, and services the newsletter recommends, all in one place — every listing checked, and paid pins marked every time.

Browse Gadsden’s best →

Most read in Gadsden

The five stories Gadsden readers clicked most this month, from the daily editions.

  1. Fall fairs and festivals in Alabama: 40 don’t-miss events in 2026

    Fall has arrived in Alabama, with 40 events scheduled for October and November, including Greek food, live music, dancing, self-guided church tours, and more.

    Full story at al.com ↗

  2. Great Alabama 650 returns in October; here’s where Alabamians can watch the 650-mile race

    The eighth Great Alabama 650 paddle race, known as the longest paddle race in the United States, will take place on Oct.

    Full story at yellowhammernews.com ↗

  3. Gadsden Awarded $822,634 Grant for Splash Pad and Park Improvements

    The City of Gadsden has been awarded $822,634 in grant funding to develop a new splash pad and make additional recreational improvements at Joseph T.

    Full story at abc3340.com ↗

  4. LaMont Kyle defeats incumbent Tonya Latham in Gadsden City Council runoff

    Gadsden City Council District 1 will have new representation after LaMont Kyle defeated incumbent Tonya Latham in a runoff.

    Full story at abc3340.com ↗

  5. Alabama law takes effect this week; targets neglect of dogs

    A new Alabama law, Beau's Law, aims to protect dogs from neglect and could result in changes in pet care.

    Full story at waff.com ↗

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