First Friday
In the Heart of the Creative District
Each month, a family-friendly community celebration with a wide range of local arts, galleries, shopping, award-winning restaurants and spirits, live music and entertainment takes place in the heart of the Carbondale Creative District and historic downtown core.
Main Street businesses open their doors with extended hours and special offerings; local businesses and organizations host booths, games or activities. Locals and visitors alike generate community spirit on streets closed to traffic to create an expanded promenade feel.
Día de los Muertos | November First Friday,
Photo by AT Drone Services
Are interested in: bringing a food truck, setting up a community booth, performing or looking for a busking gig, and/or seeking promotional support for a First Friday event. Reach out to emily@carbondalearts.com with questions.
First Friday Calendar
Involvement Opportunities
Volunteers Needed for First Friday
This well loved monthly event brings the community en masse to the downtown core with so much wonderful energy. We need helping hands to set up/take down and to keep the vibes high.
First Friday Feedback
Over the past year Carbondale Arts has invested serious time, effort, sponsorship funding, and acquired volunteers to elevate year-round First Friday events and offerings. What did you think? We’d love to hear your feedback. If you could take a quick minute for a short and sweet survey, those answers go a long way. Thank you!
Photo by Mark Burrows
Seeking First Friday Buskers
Calling all musicians, performers, and entertainers! Carbondale Arts is looking for buskers to play on Main Street during First Friday events in June, July, August and September, a stipend is now available thanks to support from the Wheeler Opera House and Cool Brick Studios.
2026 busking opportunities will open early in the new year.
