First Fridays

Join us for First Fridays in Fuquay-Varina every month! From 5-9 pm on the first Friday of each month, enjoy live music, local shopping, and vibrant community activities. Bring friends and family to explore our charming downtown, discover special deals, enjoy delicious food, and experience a lively arts scene.

Make it a monthly tradition and support our wonderful downtown community!

2025 First Friday Dates

  • January 3

  • February 7

  • March 7

  • April 4

  • May 2

  • June 6

  • July 4

  • August 1

  • September 5

  • October 3

  • November 7

  • December 5

Kids’ Day Downtown is Any Day Downtown

Bring your family for a day a day of exploration with the kids. Make a day of being Downtown. Here are some ideas

  • Decorated Windows: Wander through town and take in the decorated windows stores like KnB Market Place. Stop in to discover some kid friendly treasures.

  • Parks and Outdoor Fun: Spend time in our parks, where you can enjoy a winter day outside and let the kids run around.

  • Dance: Dance is alive Downtown. Learn more about all the youth dance programs such as Kilpatrick Irish Dance, Arts inspired Dance, Center Stage School of Dance & Fuquay-Varina Arts Center.

  • Shop Local: Explore kids' clothing stores for year-round holiday outfits or gifts.

  • Comic Store Adventure: Dive into imagination at the Yellow Bird Comics, full of stories and collectibles.

  • RC Hobby Racing: Stop by RC Hobby for remote control car races—perfect for little racers!

  • Ice Cream Delights: Treat yourself at Pints or Fat Cat Ice Cream for a sweet break.

  • Kids' Menus: Find special kids' menus at local restaurants for delicious and family-friendly dining options.

  • Fuquay-Varina Arts Center plan ahead to see a show at the Fuquay-Varina Arts Center.

Mark your calendar for a day filled with cheer, treats, and family fun!

EN PLEIN AIR

April 5-6, 2024

Artists from across the region share their talents and capture the beauty of Fuquay-Varina! Since 2012, Fuquay-Varina Downtown Association has been able to support local artists and provide public art. This event offers a variety of ways to be involved: sponsor an artist, watch artists at work as they paint in our community, and view enlarged canvases of past winners installed on building facades. Prints from each year’s winning art are available for purchase. This event is a fan favorite, this showcases the talent and beauty of our community, as well as sharing an age old past time – painting outside in open air!

CANDY HOP

Easter bunnies, eggs, and candy galore!

Bring your Peeps downtown during this family favorite event! Hop along Main & Broad Streets and fill your Easter baskets with treats from participating merchants and make some memories along the way. The Easter Bunny and Spring Chick join in the fun for adorable photo ops!

The Downtown Candy Hop is rain or shine, immediately following the Town of Fuquay-Varina Egg Hunt. 

DINNER IN DOWNTOWN

Fuquay-Varina Downtown Association presents Dinner in Downtown – A Night in the Garden!

Join us for an evening of Downtown Awards, Dinner, and Dancing under the stars. The 11th annual Dinner in Downtown combines local culinary delights, live auction, entertainment from the Carolina Moondogs, and dancing. This ticketed Fundraising and Downtown Awards Event began in 2013 and has become an anticipated yearly celebration.