First Fridays Downtown Youngstown takes place every first Friday of the month in and around Downtown Youngstown at various locations. During First Fridays, visitors have the opportunity to enjoy live music, shopping, local dining, entertainment, arts, activities, recreation, and more.
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First Fridays Downtown Youngstown- April 4, 2025 5-8PM
ADULTS ONLY 18+
Please join First Fridays on April 4, 2025 for an ADULTS ONLY 18+ Nerdy Night Out “A Night Rooted in Color”.
Location: OH WOW! 15 Central Square, Youngstown, OH
5-8PM
First Fridays Adults Only 18+ Nerdy Night Out “A Night Rooted in Color” will feature live music with Ke’Von & the Vybes
5:30-7:30PM
Activities Vendors Organizations Games and more!
During First Fridays- Youngstown April event Adults will have the opportunity to enjoy a number of activities provided by OH WOW! Including:
- Homemade Hues: making paint with natural ingredients – colors from the earth
- Conductive Slime
- A take home 3D Printed Earth Puzzle
In addition explore a number of other area organizations who will be providing demonstrations, games, activities, and more!
Tabletop Station
Tabletop Station will be providing onsite games throughout the evening during First Fridays in April.
Ford Nature Center- Mill Creek Park Presents:
Wild Colors!
“Color mimicry, color in animal courtship, and feathers under the microscope along with other activities.
YSU Environmental Sustainability Society
Showcasing native pollinators and sharing native species for your own yard!
Friends of the Mahoning River
Showcasing an interactive display on macroinvertebrates and wetlands.
ECO Edventures & Climb Youngstown
Showcasing their upcoming environmental and outdoor-based programs for the Spring and Summer along with activities.
ALL AGES WELCOME TO THE PLANETARIUM SHOW
Upcoming First Fridays Summer Info:
Upcoming Vendor Market
We are currently accepting applications for our Summer First Fridays Vendor Market. Please note that application is not a guarantee of invitation. Invited vendors will be notified via email.
About Downtown Youngstown Partnership (DYP)
The Downtown Youngstown Partnership (DYP) is a component of Youngstown CityScape. This stakeholder group promotes and supports downtown businesses, hosts events and encourages area-wide involvement of fun, community building activities. DYP rotates its quarterly meetings from member to member, sharing news, exploring projects, and creating events downtown like our upcoming First Fridays. In conjunction with the Mahoning Valley Historical Society, DYP helps organize “Happy Birthday Youngstown!” an annual party celebrating the city and offering walking tours. The group also conducts service projects downtown, planting bulbs, removing graffiti, and cleaning sidewalks. We hope you’ll consider joining DYP as we bring more live music, fun, food, and exciting events downtown!