

# First-friday Events | List Of All Upcoming First-friday Events In State College

- **Subtitle**: Explore all upcoming first-friday events in State College, find information & tickets for upcoming first-friday events happening in State College.
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## About

Explore all upcoming first-friday events in State College, find information & tickets for upcoming first-friday events happening in State College.

## Events in State College

- **Event Name**: Downtown First Friday
  - **Description**: Experience the cool vibe of downtown State College during our monthly First Friday events. A casual atmosphere features art, people-watching, mingling with friends, shopping, and dining at the diverse and delectable State College restaurants. First Fri
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 1
  - **Date**: Fri Apr 03 2026 – Fri Dec 04 2026 (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/state-college/downtown-first-friday-tickets/80005718072058
  - **Venue**: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4yLmFsbGV2ZW50cy5pbi90aHVtYnMvdGh1bWI2OTVlODRlYzkyNjMwLmpwZw.avif
  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: first-friday, music, live-music, art, entertainment, shopping
- **Event Name**: May First Friday
  - **Description**: Experience the cool vibe of downtown State College during our monthly First Friday events.

A casual atmosphere features art, people-watching, mingling with friends, shopping, and dining at the diverse and delectable State College restaurants.

First Frid
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 46
  - **Date**: Fri May 01 2026 at 05:00 pm – Fri May 01 2026 at 08:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/state-college/may-first-friday/200029823771658
  - **Venue**: Downtown State College
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy9mMGEzNTg3ZWJjZjUwM2JmYTI4MDczOWYxZjI2NDgwMmFiYTc0YWE2MDllYzIyMjY0OWIzY2FiNjc0ZWMwNzU5LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kY2E1YTZhYS1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NDk3NjkzMA.avif
  - **Categories**: first-friday, music, live-music, art, entertainment, shopping
- **Event Name**: April First Friday
  - **Description**: Experience the cool vibe of downtown State College during our monthly First Friday events.

A casual atmosphere features art, people-watching, mingling with friends, shopping, and dining at the diverse and delectable State College restaurants.

First Frid
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 26
  - **Date**: Fri Apr 03 2026 at 05:00 pm – Fri Apr 03 2026 at 08:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/state-college/april-first-friday/200029800948436
  - **Venue**: Downtown State College
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvODA2MjY3YzRhY2ZlM2Y2MTJhNTBmN2I5ODYxZjVmYjExNzcyMDZlMWZmMDgxYmZkNjU0ODFmNjViODBhNWNmNS1yaW1nLXcxMjAwLWg2NzUtZGNmMWYwZWYtZ21pcj92PTE3NzQ2MDEzNzk.avif
  - **Categories**: first-friday, music, live-music, art, entertainment, shopping
- **Event Name**: June First Friday
  - **Description**: Experience the cool vibe of downtown State College during our monthly First Friday events. 

A casual atmosphere features art, people-watching, mingling with friends, shopping, and dining at the diverse and delectable State College restaurants.

First Fri
  - **Date**: Fri Jun 05 2026 at 05:00 pm – Fri Jun 05 2026 at 08:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/state-college/june-first-friday/200029829262147
  - **Venue**: 127 S Fraser St, State College, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 16801
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy8zMjdjYzM0Yjg5MDNiNzM2NWUwNmRjNDk0OWIyOTkyODdjM2IxOWY0MDUzN2ZhMzFiN2NjOTRkYzc0NGVhM2UzLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kYzViMmExOS1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NDc3NTc5Ng.avif
  - **Categories**: first-friday, music, live-music, art, entertainment, shopping
- **Event Name**: Market Jam
  - **Description**: The Downtown Improvement District (DID) is excited to announce the First Friday Market Jam! 

In coordination with the Downtown Farmers Market, the DID will be sponsoring live, local music at the market on Locust Lane in conjunction with First Friday prog
  - **Date**: Fri Jun 05 2026 at 12:00 pm – Fri Jun 05 2026 at 02:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/state-college/market-jam/200029859876137
  - **Venue**: Locust Ln, State College, PA 16801, United States
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy84MWZkZWIwNzZlNWFiZGFjMjU1NWE0ZmVlYzBkNWVlMzg1ODg0YTM4NjI1NjliZDYzNzZiNDAxNmQxZDdjNzRiLXJpbWctdzEwODAtaDEzNTAtZGNjMGQ1ZWQtZ21pcj92PTE3NzQ0NzQ2MDg.avif
  - **Categories**: Entertainment, Music, performances, Festivals, Art
- **Event Name**: September First Friday
  - **Description**: Experience the cool vibe of downtown State College during our monthly First Friday events.

A casual atmosphere features art, people-watching, mingling with friends, shopping, and dining at the diverse and delectable State College restaurants.

First Frid
  - **Date**: Fri Sep 04 2026 at 05:00 pm – Fri Sep 04 2026 at 08:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/state-college/september-first-friday/200029844353655
  - **Venue**: 127 S Fraser St, State College, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 16801
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy9kNGZmZGY3YWUxMzMxOTI4MTU4ZDgxMzM5MDYwZDE2ZTk2MjVjZWFkNmRiODM0YWNhOGQ1MzliZDFmMTMyMGFkLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kYzAzMTMxOS1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NDE0MDM1NA.avif
  - **Categories**: first-friday, music, live-music, art, entertainment, shopping
- **Event Name**: August First Friday
  - **Description**: Experience the cool vibe of downtown State College during our monthly First Friday events.

A casual atmosphere features art, people-watching, mingling with friends, shopping, and dining at the diverse and delectable State College restaurants.

First Frid
  - **Date**: Fri Aug 07 2026 at 05:00 pm – Fri Aug 07 2026 at 08:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/state-college/august-first-friday/200029859875732
  - **Venue**: 127 S Fraser St, State College, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 16801
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy85ODRkYjI1OTU1ODFlN2UzZmQwYzdhNGUzODJjYmUxNjRjOTc1NWUxYzFiYTRhZmViOWQxYWZkNjJiOTA3ZTA0LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kY2Q5YzRhNi1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NDQ3NDU5MQ.avif
  - **Categories**: Music, Art, Entertainment

## Trending Events in State College

- **Event Name**: A Boogie Wit da Hoodie in College Township
  - **Description**: 🎤 Experience A Boogie Wit da Hoodie Live at Bryce Jordan Center on Friday, April 24, 2026! 🎤
The countdown has begun! A Boogie Wit da Hoodie is taking over Bryce Jordan Center on Friday, April 24, 2026
  - **Venue**: Bryce Jordan Center
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/30fd8e80-d1b3-11f0-8e6b-3d758292774f-rimg-w1200-h675-dc080808-gmir.webp?v=1764922800
- **Event Name**: Journey in College Township
  - **Description**: 🎤 Experience Journey Live at Bryce Jordan Center on Wednesday, May 27, 2026! 🎤
The countdown has begun! Journey is taking over Bryce Jordan Center on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, and with hits like
  - **Venue**: Bryce Jordan Center
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/7822ce60-d1b8-11f0-8847-13c74ce67ee0-rimg-w1200-h675-dc181833-gmir.webp?v=1764925067
- **Event Name**: Béla Fleck at State Theatre State College
  - **Description**: ✨ Discover the extraordinary at Béla Fleck at State Theatre State College, where magic meets reality in ways you've never imagined! 🏛️ Set in State Theatre State College nestled in bustling State College
  - **Venue**: State Theatre State College
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/05a31090-2c29-11f1-ae8b-4112d0299dd3-rimg-w1100-h1600-dc181719-gmir.png?v=1774869012
- **Event Name**: The Machine Performs Pink Floyd
  - **Description**: “They duplicate the sound and hits of Pink Floyd with chilling accuracy, and they play for a hell of a long time.” – Matt Diehl, Rolling Stone

“These guys are great!” – Bob Ezrin, Co-Producer, Pink Floyd’s The Wall

“The Machine look nothing like Pink Fl
  - **Venue**: 130 W College Ave, State College, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 16801
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- **Event Name**: State College Mac & Cheese Festival
  - **Description**: Get ready for the ooeyist, gooeyist food celebration in Centre County history...the Second Annual State College Mac &amp; Cheese Festival, presented by Allied Milk Producers and Seven Mountains Media.

Tickets on Sale January 20, 2026 at 10:00 AM

A porti
  - **Venue**: The Penn Stater Hotel & Conference Center
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/02fb4cc7b39a4ad90781c42252945aa24090f8ae98a12ce5584f973f3cb8440a-rimg-w820-h360-dc010101-gmir?v=1774399314
- **Event Name**: Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts - Children & Youth Day
  - **Description**: Children &amp; Youth Day, taking place on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, will showcase the creativity, energy, and entrepreneurial spirit of young people from across the region. The day features:

• More than 250 youth artists (ages 8–18) selling their original
  - **Venue**: 403 S. Allen St., Suite 205A, State College, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 16801
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/4e1d823027366fd2a83916ed6c5714a921547f591e74a569e42525bb03bd89ef-rimg-w1200-h799-dcdcdad9-gmir?v=1774554863
- **Event Name**: State College Pride Festival
  - **Description**: Join us for the 2026 State College Pride Festival! FREE
  - **Venue**: Downtown State College
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/ed759c925a69ad9cd8f9d3f5f6bd8c9d80e89a1ede0109b83ba319da794255b7-rimg-w1200-h1553-dca160ba-gmir?v=1774367316
- **Event Name**: Downtown First Friday
  - **Description**: Experience the cool vibe of downtown State College during our monthly First Friday events. A casual atmosphere features art, people-watching, mingling with friends, shopping, and dining at the diverse and delectable State College restaurants. First Fri
  - **Venue**: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza
  - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb695e84ec92630.jpg
- **Event Name**: May First Friday
  - **Description**: Experience the cool vibe of downtown State College during our monthly First Friday events.

A casual atmosphere features art, people-watching, mingling with friends, shopping, and dining at the diverse and delectable State College restaurants.

First Frid
  - **Venue**: Downtown State College
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/f0a3587ebcf503bfa280739f1f264802aba74aa609ec222649b3cab674ec0759-rimg-w1200-h675-dca5a6aa-gmir?v=1774976930

## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top events in State College?
  - **A:** Downtown First Friday (Fri Apr 03 2026 at Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza), May First Friday (Fri May 01 2026 at 05:00 pm at Downtown State College), April First Friday (Fri Apr 03 2026 at 05:00 pm at Downtown State College), June First Friday (Fri Jun 05 2026 at 05:00 pm at 127 S Fraser St, State College, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 16801), Market Jam (Fri Jun 05 2026 at 12:00 pm at Locust Ln, State College, PA 16801, United States).
- **Q**: What are the top free events in State College?
  - **A:** Downtown First Friday (Fri Apr 03 2026 at Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza).
- **Q**: What events are happening in State College this weekend April 3–5, 2026?
  - **A:** Downtown First Friday (Fri Apr 03 2026 at Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza), April First Friday (Fri Apr 03 2026 at 05:00 pm at Downtown State College).
- **Q**: What events are happening in State College in April 2026?
  - **A:** Downtown First Friday (Fri Apr 03 2026 at Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza), April First Friday (Fri Apr 03 2026 at 05:00 pm at Downtown State College).
- **Q**: How can I find events in State College?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming events in State College on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for events in State College?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for events in State College?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting events in State College include Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza, Downtown State College, 127 S Fraser St, State College, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 16801.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in State College?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in State College include Downtown State College Improvement District, Downtown State College.
- **Q**: Are there any online events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new events in State College?
  - **A:** Follow the  category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new events are listed in State College.

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