First Friday

Experience the cool vibe of downtown State College during our monthly First Friday events. A casual atmosphere features art, people-watching, mingling with friends, shopping, and dining at the diverse and delectable State College restaurants. First Friday goers will experience after-hours access to galleries and shops, free bites and beverages, live music, retail and restaurant specials, and more. And there’s free parking in the Pugh, Fraser and Beaver garages with validations from participating merchants.

First Friday Map

Sidewalk Sales

Participating downtown stores are hosting sidewalk sales all day on First Friday!

Lion & Cub: 9am-8pm
The Family Clothesline: 10am-8pm
Growing Tree Toys: 10am-8pm
Downtown Farmers Market on Locust Lane: 11:30am-5:30pm
Appalachian Outdoors: 12-5pm

First Friday Market Jam with Phil Reeder
Downtown Farmers Market on Locust Lane
12-2pm

Stop by the Downtown Farmers Market between noon and 2pm and enjoy live music as you peruse the locally produced items! This month’s performer is Phil Reeder!

Coal Aly in the MLK Plaza
127 S Fraser St
5:30-8pm

Enjoy the music of Coal Aly live on the MLK Plaza from 5:30-8pm! Many thanks to The Band Junkies for their booking, photography and promotional skills!

First Friday at the DSCID Office
127 S Fraser St
5-8pm

Art of Ann Pangborn on display as part of the Art Alliance Outreach Program! Light refreshments provided!

First Friday at Harpers
224 E College Ave
5-6pm

Stop by Harpers from 5-6pm for a complimentary beverage while you shop!

Grand Opening Celebration: Pop Up Store by Bixi Awotan
236 E Calder Way
5-8pm

The Pop Up Store by Bixi Awotan hosts its grand opening on First Friday! Come down for the celebration, and keep shopping all month long at the Pop Up Store!

First Friday at Master Goblin Games
324 E College Ave, Suite D
3-8pm

Master Goblin Games is hosting an Open Game Night from 3-8pm!

First Friday at The Nittany Quill
111 S Fraser St
5pm-?

The Nittany Quill offers light refreshments during First Friday! Snack while you shop! 5pm-?

First Friday at Woskob Family Gallery
146 S Allen St
5-8pm

5:45-6pm Juneteenth-inspired poetry reading (Jasmine Ward & Allen McGriff)
6pm Meet the Artist – a conversation with KO, featured artist of the Fourth Annual Juneteenth Art Exhibition
7-7:30pm Live performance by Jeff Martin and his drum Band

On Display
Fourth Annual Juneteenth Art Exhibition
Various Artists, curated by Grace Hampton
A diverse array of artistic expressions celebrating freedom, unity, peace, and justice.

On Display
UNDER PRESSURE | a participatory experimental art installation
Ryan Kough
UNDER PRESSURE centers on the abandonment of normalcy, reimagining new perspectives, and embracing new forms of both being and making.

First Friday at Kitchen Kaboodle
104 W Beaver Ave
Open until 7pm

Enjoy Kitchen Kaboodle’s Sizzling Summer Sale during First Friday!

First Friday at 3 Dots
137 E Beaver Ave
5-8pm

Join us for a night of Ecstatic Dance with DJ Pastelle inside 3 Dots from 5-8 PM!

First Friday at Tempest Studios
140 Kelly Aly
5-8pm

Join us for visual art and music!

Kirtan at First Friday
Corner of Beaver & Allen (outside Schlow Library)
5-8pm

Join us on July 5th from 5-8pm for a welcoming and inclusive First Friday celebration brought to you by Bhakti House of State College!  Bring your friends, family, and community members to enjoy an evening of delightful entertainment, featuring live Kirtan music performances that will have you singing and dancing along. Free cookies will be available for everyone, so don’t hesitate to stop by and join in on the fun!
This event is held in association with the Downtown State College First Friday celebration, and we are grateful to Schlow Library for providing the outdoor space located at the corner of Allen and Beaver. Special thanks to the Downtown State College Improvement District for creating such a fantastic community event to contribute to bringing the State College community closer together. All are welcome and encouraged to participate in this joyful gathering!

First Friday at Juana’s
129 S Fraser St
5-8pm

Mention “First Fridays” for a 10% discount!

First Friday at Growing Tree Toys
202 S Allen St
Open until 8pm

First Friday at Duck Donuts
125 S Fraser St
5-8pm

Mention “First Fridays” for a Buy One Get One donut deal!

First Friday at Appalachian Outdoors
131 S Allen St
5-8pm

Join us this Friday July 5th, from 5 PM to 8 PM at Appalachian Outdoors for another great start to the month! We will have our food and drinks available as well as a raffle for a free pair of oofos! We look forward to seeing you here!

First Friday at McLanahan’s
116 S Allen St
5-9pm

First Friday at The Makery
123 S Fraser St
6-8pm

Stop by The Makery to make Joyful Jellyfish on First Friday! This is a free, family-friendly event.

First Friday at the Blue Brick Theatre
209 W Calder Way
show starts at 7pm

Happy Valley Improv presents a special discounted improv comedy performance! Join us at 7 pm at the Blue Brick Theatre, located at 209 W Calder Way. To celebrate First Friday, guests will receive 20% off of tickets with the promo code “FIRSTFRIDAY” at checkout. Come out to the Blue Brick Theatre this First Friday for an evening of roaring laughs! Click here for tickets!

First Friday at The State Theatre
130 W College Ave
8pm

The State Theatre is showing National Lampoon’s Vacation at 8pm on First Friday!

Movies Under the Stars
New Location: State College Municipal Building in the Community Room (Room 201)
Starting at Dusk

Free Rides with Vamos! Lion Chariot
6-8pm

Keep an eye out for Vamos! Lion Chariot from 6-8pm and enjoy a free ride on us!