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First Friday
Join us on May 3 for First Friday in Downtown Temple! Featuring live music and entertainment, food and drink specials, things to do, local favorites, and so much more, First Friday is one of the most exciting events in Downtown Temple. Discover why First Friday is a favorite among locals and visitors alike. First Friday occurs every month on the first Friday of each month. Don't miss First Friday!
Check out these brand-new businesses. Please be sure to give them a big welcome to Downtown Temple.
Susan Maire's- stay open late, offering Buy One Get One 1/2 Off all day and champagne.
17 South: A Contemporary Italian Steak House – Will be open all evening at 17 S Main Street to serve First Friday customers.
Bird Creek Brewing - Happy Hour 3-5 for $1 off all Bird Creek pints.
BJ's Brewery & Tasting Room Will serve up lots of cold craft brews to their First Friday guests.
BonBon Market - Will be open until 8 p.m. for First Friday shoppers!
Cha Community - Join Cha Community this First Friday, 5/3, as they offer all-day food service with extended hours from 11 am-8 pm! They will also have $1 off drinks from 5-8 pm! Find them at 7 N Main St in Downtown Temple.
Cheeves Bros. Steak House - Take your pick of half-price appetizers from 5 to 7 p.m. in the bar and lounge. Cheeves will also offer half-priced specials on selected beers, wines by the glass, and call-level liquors.
Green Door On Second – Will offer 20% off an appetizer when you mention First Friday, and don't miss Karaoke starting at 9 PM.
Hat Trick Sports Bar – Open for First Friday customers.
J. Kowboy Wine Bar – Open for first Friday customers.
La Dalat - Will offer 10% off an appetizer and $3 for coffee or hot tea to anyone who mentions First Friday.
Lagniappe Bridal—Open House from 5 - 8 p.m.! Book an appointment and receive $200 off your gown during your first visit! Don't miss our special vendors :
-Scooping & Squeezin serving ice cream and lemonade in a cute trailer outside
- Hat Trick Hat Bar - Design your perfect trucker hat with various patch choices!
-Accessorize My Soul - Permanent Jewelry by Susan Shires Young. Get a beautiful bracelet done.
‘Las Marias’ – Weekday Special Empanada Plate $11.99. Las Marias is now serving alcohol.
Main Street Design & Consign - Will be open for First Friday shoppers!
Mo's Railyard Saloon & The Grill at Mo's - Party with a live DJ for First Friday with great food and drinks!
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
O'Briens Irish Pub – Will offer 20% off an appetizer when you mention First Friday.
Artist Noel Johnson – Will sell her art on the sidewalk at 17 E Central Ave., next door to O’Briens Irish Pub.
Pignetti's Italian Restaurant -– It will be Lobster Night at Pignetti’s, and they’ll be open all evening to serve First Friday guests.
Precious Memories Florist and Gift Shop - Open for First Friday shoppers. Happy hour with 50% off florals in the cooler on the last hour of the day. 4 pm-5 pm on 2nd
Thai Cafe - Will be open until 10 pm on First Friday. Don't miss their delicious offerings.
The Hub -The largest boutique in Central Texas, The Hub, will open until 8 pm and offer complimentary refreshments to First Friday shoppers. They have free gift wrapping! Hint hint: Mother's Day is quickly approaching.
The Parlour Antiques and Oddities - Open for First Friday shoppers!
Treno Pizzeria & Taproom - Enjoy Happy Hour on the tapwall 3-6P and grab an exotic balloon animal from the Balloon Lady!
Wick & Burn - will be offering a complimentary wine bar plus The Concrete & Candles Workshop. Where you can create your own cement container and once it sets, you can make your candle with it.
The Wreck Room - Open for First Friday guests to splatter paint and wreck some stuff.
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Guide To First Friday
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First Friday is one of downtown Temple's most exciting special events each month. With new themes every month, block parties, food, and drink deals…