May First Friday kicks off Carbondale’s summer season of events on May 2, featuring extended hours and events at shops, galleries, restaurants, plus outdoor food trucks and street activities and games offered by community booths.
**UPDATE: The Carbondale Pride celebration will move to June’s First Friday as part of recognizing the nationwide month of Pride as June. Read the full press release here.
What’s Happening:
Family Block Party | Chacos Park, 4th St Plaza | 4-8pm
Local food, music by youth, and activities for kids of all ages! Proceeds go back to the community and Colorado Animal Rescue. Learn more.
A Mama’s Garden Collaborative Installation | The Launchpad | 4-8pm
Help create an interactive floral installation celebrating Mother's Day. Free! Learn more.
Beerworks | 8pm
Nine Year Anniversary Party with DJ Kid Knowledge & Head Hooligan
Bodegón | 6:30pm
The outdoor patio will be open with live music by Aggie Flores. A live DJ set begins at 10pm.
Carbondale Clay Center | 5-8pm
Open late for preview of Pairings
Community Booths | Main Street | 5-8pm
Activities for all by The Meeting Place, TACAW, the Roaring Fork Fencers Club, Colorado Agrivoltaic Learning Center. Find them throughout the pedestrian corridor on Main Street.
The Crow & Key | 5-8pm
Open late for scavenger hunt and live music with Ted Frisbie & Friends
El Dorado | 8:30pm
DJ Brandon Jones spins live
Carbondale Rotary Club Fireball Drop | Village Smithy | 5pm
Get your ball for a chance to win $5,000 cash! Learn more
Gallery Craftivation & Scavenger Hunt | Carbondale Arts | 5-7pm
Current exhibition, subject/matr/mother, will be on display with a special craftivation and scavenger hunt with gallery sponsor, The Crow & Key. Learn more.
KDNK | 2nd & Main | 5-7pm
Live DJs & impromptu dance parties
Main Street Food Trucks | 5-9pm
This month’s food vendors are: Bumbu and Señor Mango
Nido & Mariposa Hats | 5-8pm
Open late with refreshments and light snacks.
Rootz Hair Salon | 4-7pm
In celebrating their anniversary, Rootz will be hosting kids activities and drawings to win special salon products and services.
Steve’s Guitars | 8pm
Presents award-winning singer-songwriter Jeremy Dion
Thunder River Theatre Company | 7:30pm
Opening night of These Shining Lives.
True Nature Healing Arts | 5- 6:15pm
Pranayama (breathwork) and Yoga Nidra (guided deep rest). All ages and levels welcome.
Youth Entrepreneurial Zone | Patio at 55 N 4th Street | 5-8pm
Youth entrepreneurs sell custom hats, stickers, Sky Ice snow cones, and more!
STREET CLOSURE: Main Street becomes a pedestrian corridor from 5-9pm and is closed to thru traffic from Weant Blvd to Snowmass Ave. New this year: 2nd and 3rd Streets will remain open for cross traffic, with a detour on Sopris Ave.
