Looking for cheap summer fun in Tuscaloosa? Check out our 11 ideas for completely FREE summer fun in Tuscaloosa, AL:
1. Visit a playground in Tuscaloosa
Some of our favorites are Mason's Place at Sokul Park, Randall Family Park, and Harmon Park. All three have covered pavillions to cool off in the shade as well as great playgrounds and public restrooms.
Check out our Parks & Playgrounds Guide.
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2. Splash at Hurricane Creek or Lake Lurleen
We love both of these to splash and hike.
Check our 12 Places to Swim & Cool off In & Around Tuscaloosa.
3. Celebrate Independence Day with Celebration on the River
It's such an exciting display. You can watch from the ampitheatre, almost anywhere downtown or even across the river for beautiful views.
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4. Go to the library!
The Tuscaloosa Public Library is hosting some amazing programs this summer. You can also check out Moundville LIbrary, Reform, and Carrolton. HERE is our list of summer reading programs.
5. Enjoy live music at the Plaza & Midtown Shopping Center
Friday nights you can enjoy "Live at the Plaza." There will be food trucks, live music, and fun! Wednesdays in July you can enjoy "Summer Nights" at Midtown Village Shopping Center. They have a great line up!
6. Take a hike in Tuscaloosa
For a leisurely hike, the river walk is perfect.
7. Go on a mural hunt in T-town
One of my favorites is on the strip at the University of Alabama!
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8. Take a bike ride in Tuscaloosa
We love riding bikes on the Northport side of the river walk.
9. Get wet at Palmore Splash Pad!
This is a family favorite!
10. See a movie under the stars
Saturday nights for a limited time, you can enjoy Movies in the Park happening at sunset at Government Plaza. You can also drive to Guin, AL for a retro drive-in movie theatre experience.
11. See a FREE Family Drama Production at Calico Street
Click HERE for this week's details. Check our event calendar for details each week. When they ask for visitors, tell them Macaroni Kid invited you!
12. Check out the Macaroni KID Tuscaloosa calendar!
We have all the FREE summer events we can find on our Macaroni KID Tuscaloosa events calendar, which is always free to see!
