Tuscaloosa County

Fall is here in Alabama with cooler weather and more seasonal activities with the changing of the leaves. Families, residents and students are making plans for the break at the end of the month, Crimson Tide fans are enjoying the last games of football season, and many events are set for around Tuscaloosa for November.

The City of Tuscaloosa is breaking ground on the new Burrell Odom Park. Improvements to the neighborhood park will include new lighting and security, a new walking track, two new playgrounds and a new basketball court.

The City of Tuscaloosa Farmers Market is getting recognition for being voted Best Farmers Market in Alabama in the 2024 America’s Farmers Market Celebration Awards. This is the third consecutive year the Druid City’s market has won the majority of votes for best market in the Yellowhammer State.

Music lovers have the opportunity to attend the Woodstock Music Festival on Saturday, May 18th. The festival is $20 per vehicle and family friendly for all ages. No coolers or pets are allowed but guests are highly encouraged to bring their own lawn chair. There will be dozens of food venders and concessions available.

Before the rain came down in the Yellowhammer State, The University of Alabama’s department of physics and astronomy had heads turned upward at their solar eclipse viewing event on April 8. Those foiled by cloudy weather or who weren't along the path of Monday's total solar eclipse still have more chances to catch a glimpse.

The 15th annual Druid City Arts Festival, a free two-day event highlighting local artists and musicians, is coming back to Tuscaloosa. The event will take place Friday, April 5 and Saturday, April 6 at Government Plaza.

Tuscaloosa has officially launched Tuscaloosa’s Business Opportunity Program. The program’s expanded scope and mission will include an information hub, continuous improvements to ensure the program is meeting the needs of the community, and a network of community leaders.

Druid City Arts Festival (DCAF), a free two-day event highlighting local artists and musicians, will take place Friday, April 5 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., and Saturday, April 6, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Government Plaza.

Kendall Jenner took her 818 Tequila to Tuscaloosa. She poured shots and made margaritas for crowds at Innisfree and Houndstooth.

The 11th annual Tuscaloosa Africana Film Festival, co-sponsored by The University of Alabama College of Community Health Sciences, will be Saturday, Feb. 10 from 2 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the UA Student Center.