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. For more information, please click here to follow our Facebook event.

Raven and the Wren at First Friday Market Jam
Downtown State College Farmers Market
100 Block of Locust Lane
12-2pm

The Downtown Improvement District (DID) is excited to announce the First Friday Market Jam! In coordination with the Downtown Farmers Market, the DID will be 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!

Mellow Honey
MLK Stage
127 S Fraser St
5:30-8pm

Mellow Honey will be playing in the MLK Plaza from 5:30-8pm on First Friday!

Ice Cream Social Hosted by the Central PA Festival of the Arts
Schlow Library Arcade
Corner of Allen St and Beaver Ave
5-7pm

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FREE Family Movie – Encanto
Sidney Friedman Park
241 S Fraser St
8:45pm

The Borough of State College Office of Community Engagement and Downtown State College are inviting everyone to “Movies Under the Stars” at Sidney Friedman Park (241 S Fraser St, State College, PA 16801). Bring your blankets and sit in the park to watch a movie outside with your friends, family, and community members.

This event is FREE and for all ages.

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First Friday at the Blue Brick Theatre
209 W Calder Way
7-8:30pm

Happy Valley Improv will be performing at the Blue Brick Theatre! The show starts at 7pm. Buy your tickets in advance with coupon code FIRSTFRIDAY at checkout for 20% off of the July 1 show!

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

Master Goblin Games will be hosting an Open Game Night from 5-10pm!

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First Friday at the Downtown Improvement District
127 S Fraser St
5-8pm

Come see the works of Tim Reeder as part of the Art Alliance Outreach Program! Light refreshements provided!

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First Friday at The State Theatre
130 W College Ave

The State Theatre will be showing their Silent Film Series featuring Harold Lloyd this Friday from 6-8pm. This day’s short films will be:

Number Please
Bumping Into Broadway
Never Weaken
Ask Father
High and Dizzy

Also, come see the works of Charlie O’Neil as part of the Art Alliance Outreach Program.

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First Friday at Kish Bank
114 S Allen St
5:30-7:30pm

Kish presents the Art Alliance of Central PA Annual Members Show (Part 2) during First Friday in downtown State College! Stop by to view original works of art from local Pennsylvania artists, cast a vote for your favorite artwork, and enjoy cheeses, wine, and beer.

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Mixed-By-Me Putty Workshop at Growing Tree Toys
202 S Allen St
5-8pm

Kids create their own one-of-a-kind, Hide Inside putties. Possibilities are endless!

• Pick a putty and pieces to hide inside.
• Design, label and name the creation.
• Then, find the hidden pieces.

Time to make: 30-45 min
For ages 4 yrs +

*Purchase a spot for each child attending, additional siblings are 1/2 off
*Please put child’s name and age in the notes box during checkout. 
*Adult must be present during the class, this is not a drop off event. 

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Gorinto Productions Presents at 3 Dots
137 E Beaver Ave
5-8pm

Gorinto Productions Presents:

Travis McCoy
Doo Crowder
Wicked Chicken

For more information and a calendar packed with upcoming summer shows, please click here!

Mocktails by Oli available for purchase
Wine available for purchase

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

Stop by the Woskob Family Gallery during First Friday for a FREE open collage workshop for all ages! Feel free to bring your own supplies and creative ideas! Supplies and materials will be offered at the event. See you there!

Gallery Hours:
Friday, July 1st | 5 – 8 PM
Collage Event:
Friday, July 1st | 5 – 7 PM

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Rotary Club on the MLK Plaza
127 S Fraser St
5-8pm

Fourth of July is Monday! Celebrate with a new flag, made in America, by Valley Forge Flags! Each flag is $25 and ALL proceeds benefit State College Downtown Rotary projects.

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

Stop by The Makery for First Friday Open Studio!

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

Stop by Juana’s while you listen to Mellow Honey play in the MLK Plaza, and mention “First Friday” for a 10% discount!

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

Appalachian Outdoors will be having a raffle as well as light refreshments, so come on down for a chance to win some prizes during First Friday!

First Friday at A’s Pub
116 S Allen St
5-8pm

Stop by A’s Pub for live music 7-9!