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City Events

Tuscaloosa is a hub for culture, arts and activities. With a dedication to entertainment, the City of Tuscaloosa hosts and permits many family-friendly and memorable events for the public to enjoy. Check out the upcoming City-sponsored events below!

Tuscaloosa Farmers Market

Every Saturday Year-Round from 7:00AM – 12:00PM

Featuring fresh, locally grown produce; grass-fed meats; unique artisan crafts; and an Alabama authenticity that cannot be replicated, the City of Tuscaloosa's Farmers Market has something for everyone! Support local farmers and artisans at our Saturday Markets, held year-round.

Blake Shelton

Friday, October 17, 2025 7:00PM

Blake Shelton is coming to the Mercedes-Benz Amphitheater on Friday, October 17 2025, at 7:00 p.m.Tickets go on sale Friday, February 14, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. on Ticketmaster and at the Box Office, open Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m

Tech or Treat

Thursday, October 23, 2025 6:00PM-8:00PM

Gather up your trick-or-treat enthusiasts and join the City of Tuscaloosa for Tech or Treat at The Gateway on Thursday, October 23 from 6 to 8 p.m.

Similar to “trunk-or-treat,” at the City’s Tech or Treat, families go from table to table collecting candy. At each table, children are introduced to science, technology, engineering, arts and math (STEAM) opportunities by interacting with City departments and community organizations. Tech or Treat is free and open to all ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Holidays on the Plaza

Monday, November 24, 2025 - Thursday, January 1, 2026

The City of Tuscaloosa’s seasonal ice skating rink, Holidays on the Plaza, will return to Government Plaza in downtown Tuscaloosa on November 24 and remain open through January 1. This event will feature outdoor ice skating alongside Tuscaloosa's One Place's Tinsel Trail, private parties, and other holiday festivities.

Admission to Holidays on the Plaza is free, but guests must purchase skate passes to access the ice rink.

Druid City Arts Festival

Friday, April 10, 2026 5PM-9PM &
Saturday, April 11, 2026 10AM-5PM

The 17th annual Druid City Arts Festival will take place on Friday, April 10 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturday, April 11 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Located at Government Plaza 618 Almon Ave, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401

Applications for Artists, Live Performers, Food & Beverage Vendors, and Kids Zone Vendors will open on October 1, 2025.

Mayor's Cup

Saturday, April 25, 2026 8:00AM

The City of Tuscaloosa and Mayor Walt Maddox will host the 2026 Mayor’s Cup 5K for Pre-K on Saturday, April 25 at 8 a.m. in Downtown Tuscaloosa. The Mayor’s Cup raises funds for the Tuscaloosa Pre-K Initiative, which aims to expand Pre-K access for Tuscaloosa children.

The 5K is open to all ages and participants are welcome to run or walk.

Registration opens January 1, 2026.

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