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 artists, live music, hands-on activities, and community connection—all at no cost to attend.
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kentuck's art night
October 1, 2026 | 5-8pm | Free & Family-Friendly
Location: Kentuck Art Center, 503 Main Avenue Northport, AL
Join us for exhibition openings, open artists’ studios, live music in the courtyard, extended Gallery Shop hours, and pop-up shops from local vendors.
What's happening this month?
-Museum Gallery: ODD-yssey of the Mind by Charlie Frye
-Teer Gallery: Digital Duplicity and the Divine Cosmic Truth by Joslin Thorn
-SoNo Gallery: Visiting demo artist Yanmei Shi
-Live Music
-Drop-in Clay Activity: For $20, create art with 2lbs of clay & glazes!
-Pop up shops from local vendors
Frequency: Select first Thursdays (February, April, May, August, October, December)
Location: Kentuck Art Center, 503 Main Ave Northport
Kentuck's exhibitions are sponsored in part by the National Endowment for the Arts and Alabama State Council on the Arts.
near future:
first friday
November 6, 2026 | 5-8pm | free & family-friendly
Location: Kentuck at Queen City, 1901 Jack Warner Pkwy Tuscaloosa, AL
- Gifts of the Spirit: Selections from Kentuck's Permanent Collection a celebration of artwork from Kentuck’s permanent collection.
-Browse The Deep End gift shop
-Live Music
-Add to our community art project “Here Comes Clip Clop”
Kentuck's exhibitions are sponsored in part by the National Endowment for the Arts and Alabama State Council on the Arts.
near future:
kentuck's art market
November 21, 2026 | 8:30am-1pm | Rain or Shine
Location: Kentuck at Queen City, 1901 Jack Warner Parkway Tuscaloosa, AL
Located just across from the Tuscaloosa Farmers Market, this FREE event features local artists and family-friendly activities.
-Enjoy the crafts for kids
-Community art project
-Explore the art gallery in Kentuck at Queen City
-Free and open to the public
- Connect with local artists and vendors