free events
Looking for free, family-friendly events in the Tuscaloosa and Northport area? Kentuck offers a variety of events that are open to the public, including Art Nights, Art Markets, and First Fridays. These events celebrate local artists, live music, hands-on activities, and community connection—all at no cost to attend.
kentuck's art nights
Frequency: first Thursday each month
Location: Kentuck Art Center, 503 Main Ave Northport
Join us for exhibition openings, open artists’ studios, live music in the courtyard, extended Gallery Shop hours, and pop-up shops from local vendors.
Kentuck's Art Night: November
February 5, 2025 | 5-8pm | Free & Family-Friendly
What's happening this month?
-Museum Gallery: My Spiritual Odyssey by Scott McQueen
-Teer Gallery: The Auguries of the Planter by Casey Roberts
-Music: TBA
-Drop-in Clay Activity: For $20, create art with 2lbs of clay & glazes!
-Pop up shops from local vendors
Kentuck's exhibitions are sponsored in part by the Alabama State Council on the Arts.
kentuck's art market
February 21, 2025 | 8:30am-1pm | Rain or Shine
Location: Kentuck at Queen City, 1901 Jack Warner Parkway
Located just across from the Tuscaloosa Farmers Market, this FREE event features local artists and family-friendly activities.
-Enjoy the crafts for kids
-Explore the art gallery in Kentuck at Queen City
-Free and open to the public
- Connect with local artists and vendors
Participating artists:
TBA
first fridays
Frequency: The Tuscaloosa Arts Council and other downtown galleries participate in this event the first Friday each month (details here). Kentuck at Queen City will host exhibition opening receptions on select First Fridays.
Location: Kentuck at Queen City, 1901 Jack Warner Parkway
NEXT EVENT: TBA
