FIRST FRIDAYS DOWNTOWN.

First Fridays Downtown

Join us the First Friday of every month for a free community event that is meant to showcase our beautiful Downtown businesses! Your downtown Middletown neighborhood businesses, boutiques, eateries, & galleries keep their doors open late, just for you! Explore all the new faces and places downtown, visit with your neighbors, and have a great time! The fun is from 5-8 p.m. unless otherwise stated.

April First Friday

Spring Shop Hop
📅 Friday, April 10th | 🕔 5 PM – 8 PM
📍 Downtown Middletown

Spring has arrived, and it’s the perfect time to get out and explore downtown! Join us for our Spring Shop Hop during First Friday and discover all the amazing shops, restaurants, and businesses that make downtown special.

📍 Pick up your Spring Shop Hop Passport at the check-in tent.

🤳 Visit the businesses listed on the passport and snap a selfie while you’re there.

📝 Check off your stops and complete your passport.

🎁 Turn it in and show your selfies to be entered into a giveaway featuring prizes from downtown businesses!

Bonus entry for if you post your selfies on social media and tag the businesses!

Whether you’re shopping for something new, grabbing dinner, or just enjoying a night out, the Spring Shop Hop is a fun way to explore downtown and support local.

Local Specials

Monarch Designs

New DIY bar!
Three Moons Boutique

New jewelry launching
Crooked Dog Comics

Magic: The Gathering Friday Night Magic 6-10pm $5 at the door
Studio of Broken Things

Free watercolour bookmark with every purchase - no two are the same
Iron Rose Merchantile

Take a selfie with our mural and receive an entry into our own raffle! You’ll also get a free fun gift!
Contemporary Art of Sandra Reff

Buy one 8x10" fine art print, get one half price
The Shop

Art of the oddities and curiosities
Merkel's Tavern

$14 Specialty Pitchers all month of April $4 Pink Starburst $5 Bombe
Monday-Friday 3-6 Happy hour $1.50 domestic bottles and $9 Traditional Wings
Primeau's Purls

Your favorite blue unicorn is always creating new things! New items include potholders. They are the perfect way to freshen your space for spring.
Salvage Threads

Free gift with purchase (while supplies last).
Cherry Vintage Designs

BOGO sewing class 50% off
Whistle Stop Shop

Back by request - discounts/prizes Easter Mini Ducks Hunt!