First Friday
December 6, 2024 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
UPDATE: Due to the cold weather, Santa will be located inside Tempest Studios at 140 Kelly Aly – adjacent to the MLK Plaza, lower level of Fraser Parking Garage. The Krist KIDL Market will move inside the United Way and Downtown Improvement District offices on the MLK Plaza. The Lions Foundation will not be able to join us.
Don’t miss this winter-themed First Friday to close out our 2024 season! Visit with Santa and hop on a FREE trolley to take a look at the lighting displays downtown. Stop by the Enchanted Forest (decorated by local non-profits) on Locust Lane, the evergreen tree at the Allen Street Gates, and the dynamic holiday display in the MLK Plaza! Enjoy FREE holiday parking and CATA bus tokens – click here for more info!
Keep an eye out for The Clef-Hangers of Mount Nittany Middle School, caroling around downtown from 6:30-8pm!
First Friday Map
First Friday with Santa
NEW LOCATION: Tempest Studios
140 Kelly Aly
5-8pm
Stop by Tempest Productions to visit with Santa between 5 and 8pm!
Krist KIDL Market
NEW LOCATIONS: CC United Way & DID Offices
131 S Fraser St, Suite 3 & 127 S Fraser St
5-8pm
The Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts is thrilled to partner with the Downtown Improvement District to host our first ever Krist KIDL Market at December’s First Friday event. A small selection of youth exhibitors from last summer’s Children & Youth sidewalk sale will be on hand once again selling their handmade wares. This is another great opportunity to support these young creative entrepreneurs while shopping for some unique holiday gifts.
Hop on a FREE Trolley
Board on Fraser St at the MLK Plaza
5-8pm
The FREE holiday trolley will be making continuous loops through downtown – don’t miss this holiday tradition!
Blake Shelton Raffle
NEW LOCATION: DID Office
127 S Fraser St
5-8pm
The Downtown Improvement District is giving away two pairs of Blake Shelton tickets – enter our raffle during First Friday!
First Friday at Appalachian Outdoors
131 S Allen St
5-7pm
Appalachian Outdoors presents Warren Miller’s 75: A New Chapter at The State Theatre at 7pm. Stop by Appalachian Outdoors beforehand for a Happy Hour 5-7pm.
First Friday at Centre LGBT+
204 E Calder Way Suite 304
5-7pm
Stop by Centre LGBT+ from 5-7pm during First Friday for a winter craft!
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!
First Friday at Harpers
224 E College Ave
5-8pm
Stop by Harpers from 5-8pm for a complimentary beverage while you shop!
First Friday at Juana’s
129 S Fraser St
5-8pm
Mention “First Fridays” for a 10% discount!
First Friday at Drip Studios
148 E Calder Way, 4th Floor
5-8pm
First Friday at Duck Donuts
125 S Fraser St
5-8pm
Mention “First Fridays” for a Buy One Get One donut deal and warm up with a free small coffee!
First Friday at Woskob Family Gallery
146 S Allen St
Workshop 5:30-7pm; Performance 7-7:30pm
Workshop 5:30-7pm
Join Aaron Knochel (Associate Professor of Art Education at PSU) for a Caretelling session, a workshop focused on expressing our self-assessment of care and our capacity to support different dimensions of caring relationships. The session involves artmaking and discussion about the ethics of care.
Performance 7-7:30pm
Soundscapes by Zontaluma
First Friday at Kitchen Kaboodle
108 W Beaver Ave
open until 7pm
Stop by Kitchen Kaboodle during First Friday and pick up your 2024 Collectible Holiday Ornament!
First Friday at 3 Dots
137 E Beaver Ave
5-8pm
Put 3 Dots on your First Friday itinerary! Celebrate the opening of ClearWater Conservancy’s Art & Chocolate exhibit with us.
First Friday at Growing Tree Toys
202 S Allen St
5-8pm
Enter the Count the Cookies Raffle at Growing Tree Toys during First Friday for the chance to win a Polar Express Train!
First Friday at Kish Bank
114 S Allen St
5:30-7:30pm
Winter Wonderland at Tempest Studios
140 Kelly Aly
5-8pm
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! From Kwanzaa to Hanukkah, Christmas, Solstice and many other holidays, it’s time to celebrate. Join us for a snowball fight, a mini-Nutcracker Ballet, caroling, crafts, treats, and more. Family Fun for all ages – “Yule” have a great time! Free
First Friday at The Makery
123 S Fraser St
6-8pm
Don’t miss this winter-themed First Friday to close out our 2024 season! Make painted wooden ornaments in the studio with us, visit with Santa in the MLK Plaza, and hop on a FREE trolley to take a look at the lighting displays downtown. This free family-friendly event is perfect for makers of all ages! We hope to see you there.
First Friday at McLanahan’s
116 S Allen St
6-9pm
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 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!
First Friday at The State Theatre
130 W College Ave
7 & 7:30pm
Appalachian Outdoors Presents Warren Miller’s 75: A New Chapter at 7pm in the Friedman Auditorium
$12 ($10 for students)
Open Music presents Agamemnon at 7:30pm in the Attic
$20 ($10 for students)
