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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Celebrate the start of LGBTQ+ Pride Month at Pride @FirstFridayRal in Commerce Place! 🏳️‍🌈 Come by for karaoke, bingo, free portraits, and more. This block party is free, family-friendly, and open to Sip N’ Stroll beverages. 📆 Friday, June 6th 🕔 5-8pm 📍319 W Martin Street

Community Event — Fiber Friends Night 🧶 Unwind, connect, and create at Parcero Studio's Fiber Friends Night during First Friday. Crafters of all skill levels are invited to join! 📍120 S Wilmington St Find more events happening this First Friday 👇 https://t.co/WOtOptIpkW

This week May First Friday! 🚴‍♀️ 🌃 In celebration of May being National Bike Month, we're hosting a First Friday Slow Roll Bike Parade with @OakCityCycling starting at 6pm. Build your custom itinerary of activities and discover more things to do 👇 https://t.co/WOtOptIpkW

Community Event – Dreamville Eve Party 🥂 @longleafhotel is celebrating the start of Dreamville weekend with a Dreamville Eve Party and DJ to get everyone in the mood for the weekend ahead. 📍300 N Dawson St. Plan your First Friday 👇 https://t.co/5UmjzP7DM7

We hope you're ready for a can't-miss April First Friday! 🥳 With @Dreamvillefest in town, there are plenty of fun things to check out including parties, art exhibitions, live music, pop-up markets, and more. Start planning your Friday👇 https://t.co/WOtOptIpkW

Flashback to an unforgettable Feminist First Friday! 🤩 We’re so grateful to the hundreds of community members everyone who showed up to celebrate Women's History Month, support small businesses, and connect with one another. THANK YOU! 📸: Sarah Devoti

Feminist First Friday is tomorrow! 🎉 Join us as we celebrate the impact of women throughout history and today. Everyone’s invited, including your leashed furry friends. 📍Hartwell 📆 3/7, 5-8pm Market vendors, parking info, and event programming 👇 https://t.co/5UmjzP7DM7