First Friday Raleigh

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 👇 bit.ly/37u84T3 Sponsored by Maeve

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 👇 bit.ly/37u84T3

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 👇 bit.ly/37u84T3

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 🔗 bit.ly/2In56Df

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

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

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. bit.ly/37u84T3

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 👇 bit.ly/47OU8QU

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 🔗 bit.ly/37u84T3

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 👇 bit.ly/37u84T3

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 👇 bit.ly/37u84T3

Happy First Friday! 🎉 Head to Downtown Raleigh for the Raleigh Shop & Rock happening now in City Plaza! Find more First Friday events 👇 bit.ly/3rYSvMq

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 🔗 bit.ly/37u84T3

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 👇 bit.ly/37u84T3

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 👇 bit.ly/37u84T3

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. bit.ly/37u84T3

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 👇 bit.ly/37u84T3

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