First Friday Raleigh

Self-guided gallery walk to Raleigh's art, music, shopping, and dining scene. 🎨 A program of @downtownraleigh

[First Friday Raleigh @FirstFridayRal]

Pride First Friday returns next week with a celebration made for everyone! 🌈 Bring your family, friends, or just your fabulous self to this free block party in Commerce Place

📆 June 5th, 5-8pm
🔗 https://t.co/WOtOptIpkW

First Fridays are sponsored by @TheNCCourage

[First Friday Raleigh @FirstFridayRal]

Feminist First Friday is tomorrow! 💕 Join us as we celebrate the impact women have on Downtown Raleigh every day with free headshots, flash tattoos, a local vendor market, and more.

📍Hartwell
📆 Mar. 6, 5-8pm
Vendors & programming 👇
https://t.co/WOtOptIpkW

Sponsored by Maeve

[First Friday Raleigh @FirstFridayRal]

Self-expression is personal, and sometimes it’s permanent. ✍️💘 At Feminist First Friday, Tiny Ghost Tattoo will be on site offering curated flash tattoos, with sign-ups available at the event.

📍Hartwell
📆 Mar. 6, 5-8pm
More First Friday programming 👇
https://t.co/WOtOptIpkW

[First Friday Raleigh @FirstFridayRal]

First Friday is about more than art; it’s about community. 🫶

This week, we’re hosting Feminist First Friday—a celebration of the women who make Downtown Raleigh stronger, more creative, and more connected.

📆 Mar. 6, 5-8pm
Vendors & programming 👇
https://t.co/WOtOptIpkW

[First Friday Raleigh @FirstFridayRal]

Confidence looks good on you. Let’s capture it! 📸 We’re celebrating YOU at @DowntownRaleigh's Feminist First Friday with free professional headshots and glam touch-ups from downtown businesses.

📍Hartwell, 620 W South St
📆 Friday, March 6 🕔 5-8pm
🔗 https://t.co/ROMXCYIZ45

[First Friday Raleigh @FirstFridayRal]

Feminist First Friday isn’t just a night out, it’s a celebration of the amazing women in our community! 💕 Come to West South Street on March 6th for free headshots + hair touch-ups, local vendors, live music, flash tattoos, and more!

📍Hartwell
📆 Friday, March 6th 🕔 5-8pm

[First Friday Raleigh @FirstFridayRal]

You're invited to the ultimate girls' night out! 💌 🎉

DRA’s Feminist First Friday returns to kick off Women’s History Month for a third year with a night full of shopping, art, music, and community.

📍Hartwell, 620 W South Street
📆 Friday, March 6th 🕔 5-8pm

[First Friday Raleigh @FirstFridayRal]

In celebration of the New Year and the 𝙛𝙞𝙧𝙨𝙩 First Friday of 2026, we challenge you to go out and try something new! 💡 Head downtown this evening to discover Illuminate Art Walk, live music, pop-ups, & parties worth crossing off your bucket list.

https://t.co/WOtOptIpkW

[First Friday Raleigh @FirstFridayRal]

This Friday we switch on the lights for DTR's brightest time of the year: Illuminate Art Walk presented by Cooperating Raleigh Colleges! ⚡

🎨 "Light Lane" by Le Monde debuting Friday
A full map of installations will release later this week 👇
https://t.co/RbED27SgRX

[Downtown Raleigh Alliance @DowntownRaleigh]

Downtown Raleigh comes to light with Illuminate Art Walk presented by Cooperating Raleigh Colleges! 🌟 This annual tradition transforms plazas and public spaces with large-scale installations. A highlight of this year is Trumpet Flowers by Amigo & Amigo.

📅 Dec. 5 – Jan. 6

[First Friday Raleigh @FirstFridayRal]

Spooky Hollow First Friday is bringing a sustainable twist to Halloween! ✨👻 This Friday, shop our vintage pop-up featuring fall wardrobe essentials and costume-ready finds from Origami Styling & One For All Thrift

📆 Oct. 3📍@smokyhollowral
🔗 https://t.co/WOtOptIpkW

[First Friday Raleigh @FirstFridayRal]

Spooky Hollow First Friday is where local love meets autumn magic. 🧡

Come out this Friday for Halloween activities, the Mandala Sky art installation, and specials by @smokyhollowral businesses.

Learn more and find things to do this First Friday 👇
https://t.co/WOtOptIpkW

[First Friday Raleigh @FirstFridayRal]

Who’s ready for chills, thrills, and fall feels? 🍂🦇 Spooky Hollow First Friday is back for a night of Halloween festivities. This annual event is a family-friendly party with music, craft activities, local shopping, & specials by @smokyhollowral businesses.

📆 Oct. 3

[First Friday Raleigh @FirstFridayRal]

Between First Friday and @hopscotchfest, there’s no better place to be this Friday than Downtown Raleigh! 🎶 🎨

Stroll through galleries, shop from local makers, dance to live music, and discover pop-up events around every corner.

First Friday events 👇
https://t.co/WOtOptIpkW

[First Friday Raleigh @FirstFridayRal]

Happy First Friday! 🎉 Head to Downtown Raleigh for the Raleigh Shop & Rock happening now in City Plaza!

Find more First Friday events 👇
https://t.co/5UmjzP7DM7

[First Friday Raleigh @FirstFridayRal]

Community Event – Raleigh Shop & Rock: Battle of the Bands 🎶

This First Friday, discover local makers, tasty eats, and live music in Downtown Raleigh at a new block party hosted by NC Vibes!

📆 Friday, August 1st 📍City Plaza
🔗 https://t.co/WOtOptIpkW

[First Friday Raleigh @FirstFridayRal]

Community Event – Beat the Heat Party 🛍️🔥

Beat the heat on July 4th and come shop for vintage clothing, accessories, and decor at Origami Styling.

📍111 E Hargett Street
Find more First Friday activities on our events calendar 👇
https://t.co/WOtOptIpkW

[First Friday Raleigh @FirstFridayRal]

Community Event – 4th of July First Friday 🕺

Get into the First Friday groove with DJ Moeskieno and handcrafted cocktails at @HaymakerRaleigh.

📍555 Fayetteville Street
Find more First Friday activities on our events calendar 👇
https://t.co/WOtOptIpkW

[First Friday Raleigh @FirstFridayRal]

Pride First Friday returns today with a celebration made for everyone! 🌈

Bring your family, friends, or just your fabulous self to this free block party honoring love and community.

📆 Friday, June 6th 🕔 5-8pm 📍Commerce Place, 319 W Martin St.
https://t.co/WOtOptIpkW

[First Friday Raleigh @FirstFridayRal]

Community Event — Live Muralist and Grand Opening 🧘‍♀️

Yoga Soul-Lec-Tive is celebrating their new studio location with an open house and live mural painting by Tavyn Lovitt.

📍400 W Morgan Street
Find more First Friday events 👇
https://t.co/WOtOptIpkW