First Friday

New this year: Sidewalk Sales!

Participating downtown stores are hosting sidewalk sales all day on First Friday! Click here for more info!

First Friday Market Jam with Joe Tombasco
Downtown State College Farmers Market on Locust Lane
12-2pm

We are excited to announce the return of First Friday Market Jam! In coordination with the Downtown Farmers Market, we are sponsoring live, local music at the market on Locust Lane in conjunction with First Friday programming for the months of May through September. 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 Joe Tombasco!

Miss Melanie in the MLK Plaza
127 S Fraser St
5:30-8pm

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

Jana Marie Foundation in the MLK Plaza
127 S Fraser St
5-8pm

Stop by Jana Marie Foundation’s table and contribute to a collaborative art project highlighting the power of community.

Bethany in the MLK Plaza
127 S Fraser St
5-8pm

Bethany believes every child deserves to be safe, loved, and connected. For more than 75 years, our faith has inspired us to stand for children close to home and around the world. Together, we can change the world through family.

May is National Foster Care Awareness Month, and right now there is over 400,000 children are in the U.S. foster care system. The average age of a foster child is 8.

At Bethany, we believe foster care is fierce love — the type of selfless love that can empathize with a child’s hurt and boldly step up to be that child’s advocate.

You will have a chance to help support Foster Care awareness during the DID First Friday event at the Bethany Table.

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

Come see the works of Maxine Jones as part of the Art Alliance Outreach Program! Light refreshements provided!

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

Visit the gallery to unwind and recharge from 5-8pm. Experience Mengqi Xu’s immersive installation I See Fish in the Somber Woods. Join for the Window Flower Paper Cutting Workshop led by the artist from 5-7pm.

Window Flower Paper Cutting Workshop
5-7pm

Discover the traditional Chinese paper cutting technique that is commonly used during important festivities like weddings, childbirth, and especially during the Chinese New Year. The intricate cut-paper artwork is believed to represent good luck and happiness, and is often displayed on doors and windows across China. Create your own design or choose from provided templates.

No experience necessary. 4 years and up. All materials provided.

First Friday at Master Goblin Games
234 E College Ave, Suite D
5-10pm

Master Goblin Games is hosting an Open Game Night, starting at 5pm! Come bring your friends! Come bring your games! Come meet new friends! Come learn new games!

Rhoneymeade Fest Showcase at 3 Dots
137 E Beaver Ave
5-8pm

3 Dots Downtown is thrilled to announce its collaboration with Gorinto Productions for the official Rhoneymeade Pre-Party, as part of Downtown State College’s May First Friday Celebration. The Rhoneymeade Festival is a three-day music and arts extravaganza scheduled to take place from June 2nd to June 4th in both Downtown State College and Rhoneymeade Arboretum in Centre Hall.

The Rhoneymeade Festival promises an exciting lineup of experimental and international music, captivating art installations, and delightful family-style food offerings. With its family-friendly atmosphere and over 45 artists from all over the country set to take the stage, the festival is sure to be a unique and unforgettable experience for music and arts enthusiasts of all ages.

As a prelude to the Rhoneymeade Festival, 3 Dots will host a special Rhoneymeade Pre-Party on Friday, May 5th from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM on its terrace. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn more about this amazing weekend while enjoying live performances by RMF artists in the vibrant ambiance of 3 Dots.

First Friday at The Nittany Quill
111 S Fraser St
5-8pm

The Nittany Quill offers light refreshments during First Friday! Snack while you shop! 5-8pm

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

Juana’s will have a table set up in the MLK Plaza to take orders while you listen to Miss Melanie! Mention “First Fridays” for a 10% discount!

First Friday at Growing Tree Toys
202 S Allen St
5-8pm

Growing Tree Toys open late 10am-8pm and giving away free Cinco De Mayo treats! *one per child*

First Friday at Kitchen Kaboodle
108 E Beaver Ave

Enjoy a gift with purchase when you buy a stovetop espresso maker on First Friday!

First Friday at Kish Bank Expect More Store
114 S Fraser St
5:30-7:30pm

Pop-up Playtime at Tempest Studios
140 Kelly Aly (behind the Fraser Street Garage)
6-7:30pm

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

First Friday at A’s Pub
114 S Allen St
6-9pm

First Friday at Appalachian Outdoors
133 S Allen St
6-8pm

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 on Friday, May 5 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!

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!