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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: June

June 5, 2025; 5-8pm
 

-Museum Gallery: From the Earth: Broom Traditions by George Jones, Jr.

-Teer Gallery: Selections from Nature by Sam Sullivan

-Live music by TBA

-Clay Studio Drop in Hours ($20)

-Cob oven pizza

-pop up shops from local vendors

-chess matches 

-Kids craft table (free)

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Kentuck's exhibitions are sponsored in part by the Alabama State Council on the Arts.

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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. Pick up a Mother's Day gift or a wedding gift for someone you love! While you're there, be sure to step inside Kentuck at Queen City to see the debut of the Edward Guy Collection—a major new addition to our permanent collection.

Kentuck's Art Market: May
May 10, 2025 | NEW TIME: 8:30am-1:00pm


Participating artists:
TBA

 

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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: Kentuck's Members Juried Show Opening Reception
June 6, 2025; 5:30-8pm

Details coming soon

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artists, musicians, and food vendors: we want you to participate in these events! 

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