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.
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kentuck's art market
April 18, 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
Frequency: Third Saturdays of each month, unless otherwise noted
near future:
kentuck's art night
May 7, 2026 | 5-8pm | Free & Family-Friendly
Location: Kentuck Art Center, 503 Main Avenue Northport, AL
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​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: Energy, Color & Spirit : Multidimensional Explorations by Spero Art, artist talk at 6:30pm
-Teer Gallery:
-Music: The Dirty Rain Revelers
-Featured Gallery Shop artist: Megan Austin will have a special selection of jewelry available!
- ANNUAL FUNDRAISER: Bring $5 to donate to The Growing Arts United Appeal Fund and get a margarita!
-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
June 5, 2026 | 5-8pm | free & family-friendly
Location: Kentuck at Queen City, 1901 Jack Warner Pkwy Tuscaloosa, AL
