Matt Nagin Book Signing
2025-05-17 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | DeDe’s Book Rack, 104 S Chalkville Rd, Trussville, 35173
Local author and comedian Matt Nagin is hosting a book signing at DeDe’s Book Rack! Matt will be signing his humor book, Do Not Feed The Clown, as well as his latest short story collection, The Book of Outcasts. Matt hails from New York but has lived in Alabama for the past four years. If you enjoy edgy humor, social satire, or suspense, then this event is for you. More info at mattnagin.com.

Saturday in the Park: Traditional Tools and Weapons
2025-05-17 10:00 - 14:00 | Moundville Archaeological Park, 634 Mound Park, Moundville, AL, 35474, United States
Bill Skinner will be at Moundville Archaeological Park to demonstrate ancient technologies like stone tools, atlatls, and flint knapping. Visitors can observe and even try using some of the tools themselves in this interactive, hands-on program. The event offers a unique opportunity to learn about traditional Native tool and weapon-making techniques. Participation is open to all, though those under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Adults – $8
Seniors (55-years-old and older) – $7
Students – $6
Under 5 – Free
Moundville Residents – Free
Native American visitors – Free with tribal membership card
UA Museums members – Free with museum membership
Circle of Champions members – Free with museum membership

Cahaba Lily Festival 2025
2025-05-17 09:00 - 17:00 | West Blocton, 1054 Main St, West Blocton, 35184
Celebrate the Cahaba Lily! During the morning program, visitors can enjoy a presentation by Dr. Larry J. Davenport, the foremost authority on the Cahaba Lily, and presentations by area environmental groups. The Miss Cahaba Lily Pageant will also be held during the morning. Afternoon activities include trips to the river with shuttles to and from the Cahaba Lily Center and canoes available for rent by the Cahaba River Society.

Cahaba Lily Festival 2025
2025-05-17 | Cahaba River National Refuge, County Road 24, West Blocton, 35184

Brierfield Ironworks Family Fun Fest
2025-05-10 10:00 - 14:00 | Brierfield, 240 Furnace Parkway, Brierfield, 35035
Join Brierfield for their Family Fun Fest & Flea Market! They will have live music, food trucks, craft booths, games, water slides and a petting zoo. The Flea Market vendors will be selling a variety of antiques, handmade items, wooden furniture, jewelry, art and so much more. This event is for all ages! Regular gate admission required.

Aliceville Dogwood Festival
2025-04-26 10:00 - 14:00
The City of Aliceville is preparing for the annual Dogwood Festival.
The Dogwood Festival is a 5k walk featuring fun entertainment. The festival will be held on Saturday, April 26, at Aliceville City Hall walking track.
A variety of food vendors and local craft vendors will be present.
The 5k starts at 9 a.m., and the festival will begin at 10 a.m.

Arts on The Cahaba Festival 2025
2025-04-12 10:00 - 14:00 | Uptown Centreville Courthouse Sqaure, 35 Court Sq E, Centreville, 35042
Free event on April 12, 2025 10am-2pm on the Bibb County Courthouse Square! There will be vendor booths, arts and crafts, music, games, demonstrations, activities for all ages, Cupcake Competition, Egg Hunt, Egg Toss, bouncy house, and more!!

Paul R. Jones Museum presents the exhibition Picture This: The Story Quilts of Yvonne Wells
2024-09-27 17:00 - 20:00 | Paul R. Jones Museum, 2308 6th Street, Tuscaloosa, AL, 35401
The Paul R. Jones Museum is pleased to present the exhibition Picture This: The Story Quilts of Yvonne Wells from August 2 through September 27, 2024. The exhibition will be held in conjunction with the release of the new book The Story Quilts of Yvonne Wells by the artist and University of Alabama professor of American Studies Stacy Morgan. A reception and book signing with remarks by Wells and Morgan will be held in the Jones Museum during Tuscaloosa’s First Friday Art Walk on Friday, September 6 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., with the author talk beginning at 6:00 p.m.

New Permanent Collection Exhibition Opens in August at the SMGA
2024-09-25 16:00 - 18:00 | Sarah Moody Gallery of Art, 103 Garland Hall, Tuscaloosa, AL, 35487-0270, United States
The Sarah Moody Gallery of Art presents Tracking: A Long Gaze at Contemporary Art, a fall exhibition of the SMGA’s Permanent Collection, August 22- September 25, 2024. The public is invited to a reception, Thursday, August 22, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.
This fall, the Sarah Moody Gallery of Art unveils another unique exhibition featuring works from its Permanent Collection of contemporary art. Established in the early 1950s, the collection numbers over 1,600 works of contemporary art by international, national and regional artists. Each year, the curation staff, longtime and new donors and working artists expand the collection’s range of works through purchases and donations of prints, paintings, sculptures, photography and other media, allowing for an infinite variety of exhibition possibilities.

49th Annual Black Belt Folk Roots Festival
2024-08-24 11:00 - 18:00 | Thomas Gilmore Courthouse Square, 101 Tuscaloosa St, Eutaw, 35462
Handmade quilts, baskets and crafts with blues on Sat. and gospel on Sun. Downhome cooking, soul food, skins, fish, homemade ice cream. Children’s tent with art activities, pottery making, face painting. and games.
This free event is a unique celebration which brings together craft persons, musicians, dancers, storytellers, food specialists, artists and community workers–all of whom are considered bearers of the traditions and folkways of the West Alabama region. Held the fourth Sat. and Sun. in Aug., Saturday 11-6, Sunday 2-7

The Ultimate Summer Night At Midtown Village
2024-06-20 17:30 - 20:00 | Midtown Village, 1800 McFarland Boulevard, East Tuscaloosa, 35404, United States
Celebrate the second year of the Ultimate Summer Night at Midtown Village on June 20th from 5:30 to 8:00 PM! Join us for a wonderful evening featuring a live performance by the Derek Day band , over 20 local vendors , child-friendly activities , and more. Bring your lawn chair, your family, friends, and even your pets, and enjoy the festivities! Come and make this summer night truly special!

Live at The Plaza
2024-06-14 18:00 - 21:00 | Tuscaloosa Government Plaza, 618 21st Ave, Tuscaloosa, 35401, United States
The City of Tuscaloosa’s popular Live at the Plaza concert series is back for summer 2024! Sponsored by Coca-Cola and Avenue Pub, join us every Friday in May and June from 6 – 9 p.m. on Government Plaza for free, live and local music. Live at the Plaza is family (and pet!) friendly with a Kid Zone available for fun activities. Grab your crew, a picnic blanket, and some folding chairs and we’ll see you there.

Celebrate Local
2024-06-11 11:00 - 19:00 | Tuscaloosa River Market, 1900 Jack Warner Pkwy, Tuscaloosa, 35401
The event brings community members and local merchants together for a one-of-a-kind social, shopping and tasting event and will feature vendors from all over west Alabama. Attendees can shop for a variety of items, including local clothing, accessories, home decor, art, gifts and more. Several restaurants will also be on hand to offer samples of their most popular entrees.

Live @ the Plaza
2023-06-02 18:00 - 2023-06-03 21:00 | “2106 6th Street, Tuscaloosa, Alabama 35401”, AL, United States
Live at the Plaza is a free summer concert series that occurs in downtown Tuscaloosa at Government Plaza every Friday in June and July from 6pm to 9pm. The event features local live performances, food trucks, and vendors in the family-friendly atmosphere of Government Plaza.

Spring Birding and Nature Tour
2023-04-22 09:00 - 17:00 | AL, United States
Come explore with us as Spring is in full swing at the farm. Come to the heart of Alabama’s Blackbelt region to see the diversity not just of the birds but the entire ecosystem.

Aliceville POW Camp Reenactment
2022-05-13 18:30 - 2022-05-15 18:30 | Downtown Aliceville
Aliceville POW Camp Reenactment
Friday, May 13, 2022 – Sunday, May 15, 2022
Aliceville, Alabama
Join us for the WWII Aliceville POW Camp Reenactment! The festivities begin with a WWII movie at the Aliceville Entertainment Complex at 7pm on Friday. At 9:30 am on Saturday, the reenactors will arrive at the former site of the Aliceville Frisco depot at the railroad crossing on 3rd Avenue NW and commence the march along AL Hwy 17 to the site of the original camp, now the Aliceville Industrial Park as spectators look on. After a welcoming ceremony at 10:00, the reenactors will proceed to the mock camp site along Memorial Parkway at the Broad Street intersection, where they will engage in a variety of activities depicting life at the camp.
At 6pm Saturday there will be a USO Dinner Dance at the Aliceville City Hall featuring swing music by the Ed Jones Orchestra for listening and dancing and dinner by local caterers. 1940s era clothing encouraged, but not required. Admission $15 – tickets available online or at the Aliceville Museum. On Sunday reenactors will present more camp-life scenarios.
Schedule of Events
Friday, May 13, 2022
6:30 to 9:00 pm – WWII movie, cartoon, war newsreel at Aliceville Entertainment complex, 210 Broad Street NE – Free Admission
Saturday, May 14, 2022
9:30am-10:00am – POW march from 3rd Ave NW railroad crossing along Highway 17 South to original camp site @ Aliceville Industrial Park.
10:00am – Official Welcome – Event Kick-off – Historic Marker, Aliceville Industrial Park, Highway 17 South
10:30am-5:00pm – Reenactment Camp Site Memorial Parkway & Broad. Watch Various scenarios of POW activities. Lunch Break noon-1:00pm.
6:00pm-10:00pm – USO Dinner Dance – Aliceville City Hall, 419 Memorial Parkway NE, Aliceville – Admission $15 per person.
Sunday, May 15, 2022
10:00am-3:00pm – Reenactment Camp Site Memorial Parkway & Broad. Watch Various scenarios of POW activities. Lunch Break noon-1:00pm.

Piano State of Mind
2022-04-06 19:30 - 21:00 | Frank M. Moody Music Building (Univ. of AL), 810 Second Avenue, Tuscaloosa, 35487
Join Dr. Kevin Woosley, piano for Piano State of Mind, a fairly unique concert that most anyone might find appealing. It will feature everything from “classical” Debussy tunes and Pirates of the Caribbean to Simon & Garfunkel and musical tellings of Edgar Allan Poe stories.
Though piano will be the focus, joining on stage will be the UA dancers, the University Chorus, members of the Huxford Symphony Orchestra, and many other musicians. The concert will end with two rock songs with full rock band: Superstition by Stevie Wonder and Born to Be Wild by Steppenwolf (including a member of Steppenwolf on organ).
This event is FREE and open to the public (appropriate for all ages). University of Alabama’s Frank M. Moody Music Building Concert Hall.

Aliceville "Holly Jolly" City Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting
2021-12-06 18:00 - 19:00 | AL, United States
Join us in our Annual Aliceville Christmas Parade and Tree lighting ceremony! We will have hot chocolate, photos taken, and a special guest from the North Pole! We look forward to sharing the seasons joy with everyone in the community!

First Annual Lake View Day
2021-11-13 10:00 - 14:00 | AL, United States
Join us for our First Annual Lake View Day! There will be food trucks, games for the kids, face painting, and vendors. Come out and meet our Mayor, Police Department and Fire Department! It will be a fun day for the whole family! The event will be held at City Hall 22757 Central Park Drive Lake View, AL 35111

Remembering and Honoring our Veterans
2021-11-11 08:00 - 12:00 | AL, United States
Join Mayor Dudley of Lake View for Coffee and Donuts at the City Hall on November 11.

Stallion Street Fair
2021-11-06 08:00 - 14:00 | Main Street Millport, AL, Main Street, Millport, 35576
Join us for our annual Stallion Street Fair November 6th from 8 AM to 2 PM. There will be live music, food, crafts, and more!
Booths are $25 for vendors and food trucks are $100. If you would like a vendor form, send us your email and we will send you one! Also available for pick up as West Alabama Bank & Trust or Tammy’s Tangles in Millport, AL.
Vendors you can post and share items you will be selling at the street fair! Share and help spread the word! Let’s make this our biggest event yet!

Freaky Friday Annual 8k run
2021-10-29 19:30 - 22:00 | Dreamland BBQ, 101 Bridge Avenue, Northport, 35476
The 11th annual Freaky Friday 8K Run takes place on a scenic yet scary course during the darkness of the Friday before Halloween “Freaky Friday”. The event also includes a post-race event complete with food and drinks at Dreamland Barbecue. A costume contest prior to the start of the run will take place at 7:30 PM. Local radio stations and craft beer will also be on hand for registered runners.
Event details and schedule

The Freaky Friday 8K run begins at 8:00 p.m. at Dreamland BBQ under the bridge in Northport. Parking is available at the restaurant and surrounding area. Please arrive early for check in.
On-line registration deadline is at noon on Thursday, October 28th. A free tshirt is included for those who register up to October 11th . Additional tshirts are available for purchase with registration. Costume Contest will be at 7:30 PM in the covered patio of the restaurant and will be judged by employees with Dreamland. 1st, 2nd and 3rd place prizes will be awarded.
Packet pick up will be from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. Thursday, October 28th at Wagner’s Run Walk, 420 Queen City Avenue, Tuscaloosa AL. 35401

MES Fall Festival
2021-10-24 17:00 - 19:00 | Capstone Church, 4115 Watermelon Rd, Northport, 35473
Fall Festival Hosted by Capstone Church.
Come enjoy a night of fun!
Free Food, Games, and More!!

Confetti Interiors Tuscaloosa, AL hosting Silhouette Artist Edward Casey
2021-10-23 10:30 - 14:00 | Confetti Interiors, 4851 Rice Mine Rd NE, Suite 530, Tuscaloosa, 35406
Edward Casey is an internationally recognized, award winning silhouette artist and former top selling portrait artist with Walt Disney World. He is considered by many to be one of the best in the industry.
Using only scissors, fine quality silhouette paper and a keen eye for detail, Edward creates heirloom quality keepsakes.
Silhouettes are cut freehand in minutes without the use of mechanical devices or photographic equipment.
Edward attributes his ability to create amazing likenesses to his almost 50 years experience in portraiture.
Silhouettes make wonderful gifts for parents, grandparents, spouses or any other family member. Let Edward create an heirloom for you of your child, pet or other loved ones. The first silhouette is $35. Additional copies of the same subject are only $15. Framing will be available.
The $10 sitting fee (ticket price) is refundable if you cancel within 7 days prior to the event. The sitting fee reserves your appointment and is deducted from your total at checkout.
Major Credit Cards accepted.
No age limit. Squirmy little ones are our favorite!! Can work from your profile photos. Please schedule one appointment per person. Multiple appointments not required for additional copies of the same person.

2nd Annual Wyatt Spann Memorial Car Show
2021-10-23 | Hampton Inn, Winfield, AL 35594, 7005 AL-129 North, Winfield, 35594
Car show with food and drink.

Six Mile Music Festival
2021-10-16 12:00 - 21:30 | Centreville, Al, 2943 Copperas Creek Crossing, Centreville, AL, 35042
Featured acts include Pink T, Dave Yavoo, Blue Mother Tupelo, Sugarcane Jane, Love Rat, Thomas Henry Band, and Tim Boykin. Free camping available Friday and Saturday night. BYOB. Food $10.

The 50th Kentuck Festival of the Arts
2021-10-16 09:00 - 2021-10-17 16:00 | Kentuck Park, 3401 5th Street, Northport, Alabama, 35476
Kentuck has a rich 50-year history as a nationally known crossroads of creativity and community. The two-day festival has its roots in folk art and features 260+ artists, live music, spoken word, activities for children, folk and contemporary craft demonstrations, food trucks, and local craft brews.
TICKETS: $10 single day pass, $15 weekend pass, kids 12 & under get in free.

Griffin Farms 7th Annual Car Show
2021-10-09 | Griffin Farms, 826 Griffin Rd, West Blocton, 35184
Car show open to vehicles of all ages. There will be vendors, food, music, pumpkins & fun!

Live at the Plaza
2021-07-30 18:00 - 2021-09-24 21:00 | Government Plaza, 2106 6th Street, Tuscaloosa, 35401
The City will feature local live performances in the family-friendly atmosphere of Government Plaza. Admission is free and open to the public.
Each Live at the Plaza event will have a selection of local food trucks parked around Government Plaza where food and beverages can be purchased. Government Plaza is also located in the Downtown Entertainment District, so you may purchase alcoholic beverages to go from nearby participating establishments and bring them onto the plaza. Alcoholic beverages from home are not allowed. Please feel free to bring lawn chairs and picnic blankets to spread out with your family and friends. We just ask that you leave your pop-up tents at home so everyone gets a clear view of the stage!

JON PARDI WITH SPECIAL GUEST LARRY FLEET
2021-06-17 19:30 - 22:00 | Tuscaloosa Amphitheater, 2710 Jack Warner Parkway , Tuscaloosa, AL, 35401, United States
This American country music singer and songwriter is no stranger to the spotlight. This super star is ready to give Tuscaloosa the performance of a lifetime this summer! Head Over Boots is one of his most popular ultra-melodic radio hit, showing off that southern attitude with its playful proclamations and Texas dancehall influence. But there’s plenty more where that came from with hits like Out Of Style, She Ain’t In It, and Heartache On The Dance Floor. With his soulful tone and southern draw, Pardi is far from a one-dimensional artist. Enjoy Tuscaloosa’s nightlife and immerse yourself in an amphitheater experience unlike any other while listening to some phenomenal music. This is a socially distanced event. Tickets will be sold in various sized pods. Entire pods must be purchased together. There is reduced capacity with reserved seating and masks will be required.
