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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: October
October 2, 2025 | 5-8pm | Free & Family-Friendly
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What's happening this month?
-Museum Gallery:Museum Gallery: From Earth to Art Here for a Gourd Time by Teresa Wamble and Susan Davis
-Teer Gallery: Better Things And Blood Across: Recent Works by Patrick O'Sullivan
-Music: Rachel Edwards
-Drop-in Clay Activity: For $20, create art with 2lbs of clay & glazes!
-Pop up shops from Janet Estrada and Sunnyside Jewelry
Kentuck's exhibitions are sponsored in part by the Alabama State Council on the Arts.
kentuck's art markets
Frequency: third Saturday each month, unless otherwise noted
Location: Kentuck at Queen City, 1901 Jack Warner Parkway
Located just across from the Tuscaloosa Farmers Market, this free outdoor event features local artists and hands-on activities. While you're there, be sure to step inside Kentuck at Queen City to see Stories Shaped & Shared: Selections from The Edward Guy Collection!
Kentuck's Art Market: November
November 15, 2025 | NEW TIME: 8:30am-1:00pm | Rain or Shine
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: Opening Reception of *TBA*
November 7, 2025; 5-8pm
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