This weekend in Tuscaloosa County, AL

The City of Tuscaloosa Farmers Market brings a lively mix of local flavors to the Tuscaloosa River Market, rain or shine. Explore offerings from more than 60 vendors, including seasonal produce from Sweet Grown Alabama, baked treats, handcrafted goods, and processed meats that meet USDA standards. Free parking is available next to the Riverwalk, with accessible spaces near the River Market building, and there is always a broad selection to browse.

Now in its fifth year, Boo in the Park pairs Halloween excitement with a Touch-a-Truck feature at a free, family-friendly community gathering. Highlights include games and other activities, inflatable attractions, food trucks, friendly farm animals, a costume competition, and vendors from the community, plus more to discover. Expect entertainment, treats, and interactive fun for every age. Costumes are welcome for a festive Halloween morning.

Enjoy a day at Tuscaloosa Barnyard with hands-on animal time and plenty of outdoor fun. Hand feed barnyard animals, fish, and ducks, then explore several play areas that include a 50 foot super slide, a web-style climbing structure, a giant jumping pillow, a corn crib, a hay play space, swings, a tire mound, and rat racers. The farm also offers a fiberglass cow for pretend milking, duck races, wagon rides, and the cow train, with pony rides available for an additional $5. Admission is $12 per person plus tax for ages 1 through 99, and babies under one are free. Outside food is welcome, and snacks, drinks, and candy are available for purchase. Participation is at your own risk.

Celebrate Halloween with games, contests, a potluck, and casual free play. Costumes are encouraged, with special prizes, discounts, and treats for those who wear one. The potluck begins at 5:00 p.m., and the costume contest starts at 6:00 p.m.

Tuscaloosa Barnyard offers a hands-on petting and play farm experience for nearly all ages. Hand feed friendly animals, give treats to fish and ducks, and visit with chicks, rabbits, and chickens. The grounds feature several playgrounds, a fiberglass milking cow, a tire mound, rat racer tunnels, hay play, swings, and a 50 foot super slide. Kids can climb the web, bounce on the jumping pillow, sift in the corn crib, and enjoy duck races. Water fun includes a pool and a splash pad. Bring a fishing pole for on-site fishing. When the full activity lineup is running, wagon rides and the cow train are available, and pony rides are offered for an additional $5 fee. A weekday limited play option is available and does not include the wagon rides or cow train. Outside food is welcome, and snacks, drinks, and candy are sold on site. Admission is listed as $12 per person plus tax for ages 1 through 99, with children under one admitted at no charge, and weekend pricing is noted at $15. Attendance is at your own risk, and offerings or hours may change.

A memorial service will celebrate Gordo’s life and the contributions he made to the lodge. Food donations are requested. Those wishing to bring something can contact the lodge or respond to the original post.