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 November 7 as we bring in the thankful 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.
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Block Party
Follow the beat and shop the streets!
Join us on South 2nd Street for the First Friday Block Party — enjoy love music under the lights, late-night shopping, delicious dining, and cold drinks!
Live Music
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
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 thankful and ready to host our First Friday stop — swing by, say hi, and celebrate the season with us!
Amanda Kay Brow Studio - It’s been a year of First Fridays — and we’re throwing a girls’ night to celebrate! Join us Nov 7 from 4–8 PM at Amanda Kay Brow Studio for shopping, sips, flash tattoos, 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 (9 AM–9 PM) and let your creativity run wild!
Bird Creek Brewing - Follow the beat to Bird Creek! Grab a bite, enjoy an award-winning pint (or two), and soak up the perfect weather outside.
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 - Grateful hearts, open doors! Join us this First Friday as we welcome visitors to gather, shop, and give thanks downtown.
Butcher Baker - Drinks, treats, and local eats! Kick back and enjoy a laid-back First Friday vibe.
Cantina 1948 - Thankful to be part of First Friday! We’re ready to host, welcome friends, and share in the fun downtown.
Cha Community - Our fall menu is here! Sip on Ube Matcha Lattes, Ube & Cream, and house made 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!
The Hive Beauty Lounge - Come see us as we open our doors for our very first First Friday! Enjoy $10 brow waxes, dipped treats, refreshing lemonades, fun sodas, a hat bar, and more!
J. Kowboy Wine Bar - Pouring up gratitude 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 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 see us at the First Friday Block Party on S. 2nd Street and enjoy sweet treats, good vibes, and all the fall fun!
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.
Want to see more things to do content? Check out The Temple Ticket. This issue of Discover Temple's digital magazine features upcoming events, things to do, and plenty of fun. Read our digital magazine and travel Temple like a local this season.
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