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
Fall in love with Downtown Temple at First Friday on February 6th sip, snack, stroll, and enjoy all the good vibes for a sweet night downtown.
Block Party
Celebrate Galentine’s at the First Friday Market on N 2nd Street, hosted by Amanda Kay Brow Studios Come shop, sip, enjoy live music by Samantaha Moore, and support local in the heart of Downtown Temple.
Live Music
The Academie Musique- Virtuoso Violinists and Violists will be strolling and performing throughout downtown. Find them at these locations: 6:00 PM Bird Creek Brewing | 6:30 PM Cantina 1948 | 7:00 PM Nami | 7:30 PM Pignetti's | 8:00 PM The HUB
Jacob All Trades- Bringing the vibes downtown! Show some love and catch the DJ spinning from 5–9 at The Parlour Antiques & Oddities for their anniversary celebration, then slide over to The Parlour Lounge at 9:30 and keep the party going with a sweet late-night afterparty.
Keelan Donovan- Follow the beat to Bird Creek Brewing at 7 PM for some sweet tunes to set the mood and a night made for great sips and even better company.
Megan Drew- Come listen to one of your favorite local artists and enjoy her sweet tunes at O’Brians from 8–11 PM.
Samantha Moore- Catch live tunes Unplugged at the Galentine’s Market hosted by Amanda Kay Brow Studio on the corner of E. Central & N. 2nd from 5–8 PM. Stroll, shop, and soak in the sweet sounds of the night while you celebrate love, friendship, and all things local.
SmokinMaxx- Live at 7 PM, come out to Neighbors on 7th for good tunes, great company, and a night full of flavor with LulaMae’s Cajun Food Truck serving up bites made to love.
United in Jesus - Enjoy live music on the side-walk at the corner of Central and 1st!
Downtown Specials
17 South: A Contemporary Italian Steak House - Feeling the love and ready to be your First Friday stop. Swing by, say hi, and celebrate the sweet season with us downtown.
Amanda Kay Brow Studio - Galentine’s Market 4–8 PM for a girls’ night of shopping, sips, live music, and fun with your downtown besties.
The Art Department - Make art, find your spark. Join Art à la Carte for all-day walk-in projects from 9 AM to 9 PM and create something you love.
Bird Creek Brewing - Follow the beat to Bird Creek Brewing, grab a bite, share a pint, and toast to good company and sweet moments, with live music from Keelan Donovan setting the mood at 7pm!
BJ's Brewery & Tasting Room - Serving up plenty of cold craft brews for First Friday guests, perfect for raising a glass to good vibes and great company.
Blessings Restaurant & Bakery - Bite into something sweet! Any burger and fries just $10, plus a free mini cookie to share a little love with every order.
BonBon Market - Open doors and warm hearts. Join us this First Friday to gather, shop, and share a little love with every visit.
Butcher Baker - Make Valentine’s Day easy with Westphalia Market’s $79.99 dinner special: ribeye steaks, bacon-wrapped asparagus, twice-baked potato casserole, and dessert.
Cantina 1948 - Feeling the love this First Friday. We’re ready to host, welcome friends, and share in the sweet fun together.
Cha Community - Our sweet seasonal menu is here. Sip on Ube Matcha Lattes, Ube & Cream, and house-made Horchata Boba, crafted to fall in love with at first taste.
Green Door On Second - Don’t miss karaoke starting at 9 PM, the perfect chance to grab the mic and sing your heart out.
Helados La Azteca - Enjoy a little extra sweetness this First Friday with a free single scoop of ice cream with every purchase.
The Hive Beauty Lounge - Come see us as we open our doors for our very first First Friday and celebrate the start of something sweet.
J. Kowboy Wine Bar - Pouring up a little love this First Friday, welcoming 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 love on a plate. Enjoy an Empanada Plate for $11.99 at Las Marias, now serving alcohol so you can sip something special with every bite.
Main Street Design & Consign- Come shop the season and find something you'll fall in love with!
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 - Spice up your night with live music from SmokinMaxx at 7 PM, delicious bites from LulaMae’s Cajun Food Truck at 5 PM, and festive décor and drinks that set the mood for a night full of flavor and fun.
O'Briens Irish Pub - Open to serve First Friday guests and share a little love with every visit.
Studio 13 - We’re joining the First Friday fun with a $10 all-ages dance class this Friday at 7:30 PM don’t miss it!
Sweet & Savory Seasons Bakery - Come see us at the First Friday Block Party on S. 2nd Street and enjoy sweet treats, warm vibes, and feel-good fun all around.
Thai Cafe - Open until 10 PM, serving up cozy flavors and sweet downtown vibes for a night you’ll fall in love with.
The Hub - The largest boutique in Central Texas, The Hub Executive Suites, will be open until 8 PM sharing a little Valentine love with complimentary refreshments for First Friday shoppers.
The Parlour Lounge - Bring your bestie and come enjoy sweet sips and cool vibes this First Friday downtown.
Treno Pizzeria & Taproom - Sip, play & twist! Happy Hour 5–9pm, Balloon Twister 6pm, Music Bingo 6:30pm. What a sweet way to spend your evening!
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.
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