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
September 3, 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: In the Spirit by John "Jahni" Moore
-Teer Gallery: Aspiring Artists by Students in the Aspiring Artists Summer Camp
-SoNo Gallery: Visiting demo artist Yanmei Shi
-Live Music by Jameson Hubbard
-Kentuck's Red Dog Potters OOPS Sale
-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.
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kentuck's art market
September 19, 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:
first friday
November 6, 2026 | 5-8pm | free & family-friendly
Location: Kentuck at Queen City, 1901 Jack Warner Pkwy Tuscaloosa, AL
- Selections from the 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”