First Friday
Guide To First Friday
First Friday is a highly anticipated monthly event in downtown Temple that offers a variety of exciting activities for visitors…
First Friday
Join us downtown for First Friday, July 4, for amazing drinks, food, and specials. Downtown Temple turns into a party!
17 South: A Contemporary Italian Steak House –Open to serve First Friday guests.
Amanda Kay Brow Studio - Open to serve First Friday guests.
The Art Department - Creative Center in Downtown Temple, TX- Gallery, Workshops & Classes, Makerspace/Studio.
Bird Creek Brewing - A locally owned, scratch-based Brew Pub in Downtown Temple. Open for drinks and food, but live music will be the following day, on July 5 with Ghee Germaine at 7 PM.
BJ's Brewery & Tasting Room Will serve up lots of cold craft brews to their First Friday guests.
Blessings Restaurant & Bakery- Open to serve First Friday shoppers during the day.
BonBon Market - Open to serve First Friday shoppers!
Cantina 1948- Red, White and Blue Frozen Margaritas for $5. Karaoke from 9 PM to 12 AM.
Cha Community - Open regular hours from 10 am-7 pm with lunch service, including pan-fried dumplings from 11 am-2 pm.
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 – Open for First Friday shoppers.
‘Las Marias’ – Weekday Special Empanada Plate $11.99. Las Marias is now serving alcohol.
Main Street Design & Consign - Lots of boutique clothes on sale!
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 4th of July DJ Mondo and food truck Flexin Texan at 5 PM
O'Briens Irish Pub – Will have live music the following day on July 5 with All Request Piano Show with Ray Palousek
Sweet & Savory Seasons Bakery hours are 8am-3pm & 5pm to 8pm for First Friday. We will be offering our jumbo soft Pretzels tonight as well as a 10% off orders of $20 or more. 2 of the summer flavors are back for June, the Pink lemonade cookie and the Rootbeer float cupcake. I also have 2 dozen individual mixed cupcakes available today as well. Boxed and ready to go. Flavors are Italian Cream, blueberr cheesecake, and red velvet.
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. 2 PM to 7 PM all ages are welcome. $4 slushes perfect for the kids. 7 PM to 2 AM is 21+ with $4 drink specials. There will be a DJ on site and hot dog bites specials.
Treno Pizzeria & Taproom - Brick oven artisan pizza in the heart of downtown Temple, TX! 36 beer and wine taps!
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 - Pop-Up from 4 PM to 8 PM. Enjoy matcha, shop some plants, and get your caricature done!
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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
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