This weekend in Tuscaloosa, AL

The City of Tuscaloosa Farmers Market takes place at the Tuscaloosa River Market every Saturday, rain or shine. Shop Sweet Grown Alabama seasonal produce, baked goods, artisan crafts, and USDA-processed meats. With more than 60 vendors, the market provides a consistently wide selection. Free parking is available beside the Riverwalk, and accessible parking is located near the market building.

Tuscaloosa Barnyard offers a hands-on day with friendly farm animals and plenty of outdoor fun for all ages. Guests can feed the animals, including fish and ducks, and spend time in multiple playground areas. Activities include a fiberglass cow for pretend milking, a tire mound, a rat racer activity, hay play, and classic swings. Big attractions feature a 50-foot super slide, a climbing web, a jumping pillow, a corn crib, and duck race stations. Wagon rides and the cow train are included with the full-play option, and pony rides are available within that option for an additional $5. Admission is $12 per person for ages 1 through 99, plus tax, and children under one are not charged. Outside food is welcome, and snacks, drinks, and candy are available for purchase. Participation is at your own risk. For more information, call (205) 454-8841.

East Carolina travels to Tuscaloosa to face the Alabama Crimson Tide at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Alabama brings depth and a fast tempo, while the Pirates favor assertive play-calling and momentum-shifting sequences. In a loud SEC setting, this early-season meeting serves as a gauge of execution and a chance for both teams to set the tone for the year.

Tuscaloosa Barnyard offers a hands-on petting farm experience where visitors can interact with animals and enjoy a variety of outdoor activities. Feed the animals, as well as fish and ducks, explore several playgrounds, try a fiberglass milking cow, climb the tire mound, race through the rat racers, and play in the hay. The grounds also feature swings, a 50 foot super slide, a climbing web, a jumping pillow, a corn crib, and duck races. Bring a fishing pole for catch and release fishing, and cool off at the pool or splash pad. Wagon rides and the cow train are available as part of the Full play experience, and pony rides are offered for a $5 fee. Admission is $12 per person plus tax for ages 1 through 99, with no charge for children under one. Guests may bring their own food, and snacks, drinks, and candy are available for purchase. All activities are undertaken at your own risk.

Tuscaloosa Barnyard offers animal encounters, play areas, and classic farm attractions for visitors of all ages. Guests can hand feed barn animals as well as fish and ducks, meet rabbits and chickens, and try a fiberglass milking cow. Play options include multiple playgrounds, a tire mound, a climbing web, a 50 foot slide, a jumping pillow, hay play, rat racers, a corn crib, duck races, and swings. Full play includes wagon rides and the cow train, and pony rides are available for a $5 fee. Outside food is allowed, and snacks, drinks, and candy are available for purchase. Admission is $12 per person plus tax for ages 1 to 99, with no charge for children under one. Participation is at your own risk.