July SECOND Friday in Royal Square
Friday July 11, 2025 from 5-9pm (some earlier, too!)
Come celebrate Second Friday with us!
In observance of the July 4 holiday, we moved July's First Friday to SECOND FRIDAY! We have all kinds of fun things planned for you (see below), so come out and join us for Second Friday!
- CREATIVES ON KING - 6-8PM. Join us in celebrating the opening of "Collage: A Strata of Metaphor" in the Upper Room Gallery. Collage artist Jessica Lee has created and curated a wonderfully dynamic show. Join us for light refreshments from 6-8PM.
- CASTA CIGARS - Info pending.
- GLASS TURTLE STUDIO - Open 12-9. New Exhibit! "Phases: A Progression of Artworks by Suzanne Rende." This exhibit will showcase some of the different phases into which Suzanne's art has progressed. It includes 40 paintings from the last eight years. (Meet the Artist on Saturday July 12 from 12-4.)
- HIVE artspace - Open 5-9pm. We have refreshed our bird-themed June-July exhibit "Aviary 4" with new artworks, new gift items, and will have a special selection of artworks on discount. Plus Mercy will have some of her works on special sale for one night only, and Wendy Lane Smith and Frances Pugh will have their studios open with select items on special sale as well!
- IN BETWEEN PAGES (The York Emporium) - Info pending.
- JOSH JOHNSON CREATIVE STUDIO - Open 6-10. Plant Portrait Group Show, handmade ceramic plant pockets by Erin Bastian, and Tarot Readings by Rissa Miller.
- KING'S COURTYARD - Open 5-9pm. Join us to celebrate our 13th Anniversary from 5-9pm. We will have free hotdogs for the first 50 people, Music by Soji from 6:30-8:30, free York Revolution tickets, free surprises, new Angel Drawings by Heather Bowser, an eclectic collection of artworks by 22 artist-members - some of whom will be there to say hello, and more! Rain or Shine!
- NOEL'S ROCK SHOP - Open 6-8. Guitars, amplifiers, effects pedals, and accessories are all available at Noel's Rock Shop.
- OMG STUDIOS - Open 5-9. See works by Carol Oldenburg.
- PCAD YORK - Pending info.
- ROAMING ROAST - Pending info.
- VENTURE - Open 12-9. Venture continues its “Sand and Sea” show and is also participating in the Starving Artist Sidewalk Sale from noon to 7pm.
- SELECT MERCHANTS - 12-7pm: Starving Artists' Summer Sidewalk Sale. This special event features deeply discounted artwork from talented local and regional artists looking to make room in their studios. Come find your next favorite piece of art at an unbeatable price while supporting creatives in our community. Don’t miss this one-day-only celebration of art, deals, and summer vibes!
- ALLEYS - 5pm-12am. You new favorite neighborhood bar! Happy Hour from 5-7 with 1/2 price beers & well drinks, $5 margaritas, and daily food specials. Late night DJ on Fridays. No cover charge.
- RSD MURAL PARK - Over 30 larger-than-life murals are located in the Royal Square Mural Park & around the district. Pick up a map at a participating merchant & see if you can find them all!
FOOD & BEVERAGES:
- LEVANT MEDITERRANEAN CUISINE - 11am-8pm. So delicious! Try the Mediterranean Platter for a taste of several items, and don't miss the baklava for dessert!
- COLLUSION TAP WORKS - Open noon-10pm. $20 Flatbread + Flights all day on Friday! Great bar food + 24 beers on tap.
- GRANFALLOONS TAVERN - Open 12-10pm+. Friday Night Special - Half-Price Backside of the Food Menu! American bar fare, wings, burgers, steak.
- WORLD GRILLS - Open 11am-8pm. Asian-fusion. Vegetarian / vegan options available.
- THE YORKTOWNE HOTEL - Continental cuisine with a twist from 5-10pm. The Rooftop Lounge is open 4-11, so come on out to the district for the main event from 5-9, then end the night enjoying some stellar views and a nightcap!
WHERE: The Royal Square District is located in downtown York, PA, in the area surrounded by King, Queen, Duke, and Princess streets. Get to the intersection of King & Duke & you are there.
FREE PARKING:
Free parking is available on weekdays after 5:00pm and all day on weekends at the following locations:
- RSD Mural Park lot at Newton & Howard
- Corner lot of E. Newton Ave and S. Duke Street
- E. King Street and S. Queen Street Lot (directly across from The Bond)
- Collusion Tap Works Customers: Corner lot of S. Howard Street and E. Newton Avenue (directly behind the Bond)
- King Street Parking Garage & Market Street Parking Garage (each just 1 block away)
We can't wait to see you!
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