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First Friday Raleigh

Date: Fri, Oct 2, 2026

Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Venue: Various Locations in Raleigh, Raleigh

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Category: Community

Image: Downtown Raleigh Alliance The first Friday of every month, Downtown Raleigh showcases its art, music and food at First Friday Raleigh. It's a free self-guided tour and a chance to visit art galleries, studios, alternative art venues and more. Each venue sets its own hours, but in general, the walk is from 6 to 9 p.m. Read on for what's going on during Raleigh's First Friday Gallery Walk, but make sure to check out these other First Friday events in Raleigh and beyond: Artspace First Friday First Friday Under the Stars with Raleigh Astronomy Club and Triangle Land Conservancy First Friday October 2, 2026 Learn all about the First Friday events at Downtown Raleigh's First Friday Raleigh Events page.

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First Friday Raleigh

“Park in the Moore Square deck for easy access to Artspace galleries.”

When
This Friday
Fri, Oct 2, 2026
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Where
Raleigh
Raleigh, NC
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First Friday Raleigh is a beloved monthly tradition where downtown's galleries, studios and alternative art venues open their doors for a free, self-guided walk. Hours vary venue to venue but generally land between 6 and 9 p.m., so you can pick a few stops and string them into a relaxed dinner-and-art evening. It is family-friendly enough for older kids and tweens — if your kids like art, music or just being downtown when it is buzzing, this is the easiest no-cost evening plan in Raleigh. Each month brings new exhibits, so it is fun even if you go regularly. What to Know: Free, runs 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM on Fri, May 1, 2026 across downtown Raleigh. Park at one of the downtown decks; wear comfortable shoes and check the Downtown Raleigh Alliance site for participating venues.

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First Friday Raleigh runs Fri, Oct 2, 2026, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM.

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