First Friday
Guide To First Friday
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First Friday is a highly anticipated monthly event in downtown Temple that offers a variety of exciting activities for visitors. Each month…
First Friday
Join us downtown for First Friday on October 3 as we bring in the Oktober vibes! Stroll the streets, sip something delicious, snack on local favorites, and soak up all the energy that makes Downtown Temple the place to be.
Unplugged
Rebecca Jane - Catch First Friday Unplugged from 5:30–7:30 PM presented by Discover Temple. Don’t miss the perfect soundtrack to your evening in Downtown! The performance will take place at the Extraco Parklet by Treno.
Live Music
Bird Creek Brewing - Live in the Biergarten — Covie starting at 7pm, don’t miss it!
United in Jesus - Enjoy live music on the side-walk at the corner of Central and 1st!
The Academie Musique of Central Texas - Virtuoso Violinists and Violists will be strolling and performing throughout downtown. Find them at these locations: 6:00 Bird Creek Brewing | 6:30 pm Cantina 1948 | 7:00 PM Nami | 7:30 PM Pignetti's | 8:00 The HUB
Downtown Specials
17 South: A Contemporary Italian Steak House - Welcoming First Friday guests all evening
Amanda Kay Brow Studio - Come join us brow waxes, permanent jewelry, readings, lemonade, treats, tattoos + more waiting for you!
The Art Department - Make art, find treasures! Art à la Carte walk-in projects + Vintage Treasures Sale all day (9am–9pm).
Bird Creek Brewing - Prost! Sip $5 Alley Cat Pilsners & catch Covie in the Biergarden at 7pm.
BJ's Brewery & Tasting Room - Will serve up lots of cold craft brews to their First Friday guests.
Blessings Restaurant & Bakery - Bite into fall! Any burger + fries just $10—plus a free mini cookie with your order.
BonBon Market - Doors open for First Friday visitors.
Butcher Baker - Brews and Brats starting at 5 PM until 8 PM. Enjoy Bratwurst for $3.99 and beer & brat combos for $6.99. Stop in for tasty bites & seasonal sips — all in one spot!
Cantina 1948 - Ready to host your First Friday stop.
Cha Community - Our fall menu is here! Sip on Ube Matcha Lattes, Ube & Cream, and housemade Horchata Boba.
Green Door On Second - Don't miss Karaoke starting at 9 PM.
Helados La Azteca - Free single scoop of ice cream with every purchase!
J. Kowboy Wine Bar - Welcoming First Friday shoppers one glass at a time.
Knob Creek Masonic Lodge - Offering free bottles of cold water and building tours from 5:00 to 7:00 PM.
‘Las Marias’ - Weekday Special Empanada Plate $11.99. Las Marias is now serving alcohol.
Main Street Design & Consign - Come in & shop the season!
Will offer the following First Friday happy-hour specials:
$4 California Sushi Roll $10 Monster Sushi Roll
$8 Texas Sushi Roll $3 Domestic Pints
$6 Japanese Plum Riesling, and $4 Imports and Special Pints
Neighbors on 7th - Enjoy drinks, good times, and great company.
O'Briens Irish Pub - Open to serve First Friday guests.
Sweet & Savory Seasons Bakery - Come join us at The Yard for sweet treats & Mean Girls at Trackside Cinema!
Thai Cafe - Will be open until 10 PM.
The Hub - The largest boutique in Central Texas, The Hub, will open until 8 pm and offer complimentary refreshments to First Friday shoppers.
The Parlour Lounge - open for First Friday guests.
Treno Pizzeria & Taproom - Sip, play & twist! Happy Hour 5–9pm, Balloon Twister 6pm, Music Bingo 6:30pm. Oktoberfest beers ready to sample!
The Wreck Room - Open for First Friday guests to splatter paint and wreck some stuff.
Water Street Waffle Co Local Eatery - Open to serve First Friday guests.
Wild Meadow - Fall fun is brewing! Local vendors, tarot readings, and a spooky-cute bath bomb DIY bar await you this First Friday.
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Free street parking is available Downtown in the City Hall parking lot, Extraco Parking Plaza located at 1st Street, and marked street spaces outside street closure areas. Check out the latest street closures on letstalktemple.com