Fourth Friday Fayetteville

09/07/2026

Happy Labor Day!

The weather is absolutely gorgeous, and the holiday vibes are calling!
Did you know that parking is FREE in all City Lots Downtown today?
It is the perfect excuse to head down, soak up the sunshine, and enjoy a perfect day out.
Grab your favorite strolling shoes and head on over:
🍔 Lunch Time: Treat yourself to something delicious at one of our incredible downtown restaurants.
🛍️ Shop Small: Stroll through the streets and pop into the unique local shops to find a little something special.
We can't wait to see you enjoying the heart of our city!


These businesses will be open (check with them for their hours)
Stevies on Hay
Blue Moon Cafe
A Bit Of Carolina
Muse & Co
Rude Awakening coffee house
Cursive
Cameo Art House Theatre
Trench Nutrition
Pierro's Italian Bistro
City Center Gallery & Books
Taste Of West Africa
Bound & Vine

07/24/2026

Fetch the glitter, don your wings, and don't forget the key to open faerie doors! Midsummer Magic is back, and taking over 4th Friday.

Rain or shine, the faeries are coming to sprinkle magic all over Downtown Fayetteville 🧚‍♀️

Midsummer Magic brought to you by partnership with Downtown Alliance, Spark Downtown, and Cool Spring Downtown District.

See you in the District tonight, from 6-9 PM!

On Friday, July 24, from 6–9 p.m., Downtown Fayetteville transforms into an enchanting playground filled with performers, local vendors, fairy doors to discover, and magical fun for the whole family.

Dress as your favorite fairy, wizard, dragon, elf, princess—or any mystical creature—and join the Fairy Door Quest for an unforgettable evening of adventure!

Read more about this enchanting Downtown Fayetteville tradition in our latest story:
https://www.upandcomingweekly.com/entertainment/12437-midsummer-magic-awaits-at-fourth-friday

03/16/2026

4th Friday is back and Downtown is calling your name! Follow Downtown Fayetteville page for all that you need to know about the event.

Cool Spring Downtown District is ready to welcome you back to 4th Friday Festivities!

What is 4th Friday?
It’s the a night to amplify the district!
- Parts of Downtown streets close.
- Businesses bring their stores outside.
- Local Artists, performers, food vendors, and makers showcase their talents
This is the moment when the district comes alive with creativity, culture, and community.

Whether you’re coming to shop, eat, dance, connect to our downtown neighborhood, 4th Friday is where you need to be.

Serve as a Volunteer:
We could not produce these events without your help. We’re looking for volunteers to:
- Help with setup & breakdown
- Serve as block captains
- Work at point of sales (we will train you)
- Manage the bounce house area

Sign up yourself or your group here: https://www.eventeny.com/events/volunteer/application/?id=13527

Follow the 4th Friday event here: https://www.facebook.com/events/3711391065670337

4th Friday events are produced by Cool Spring Downtown District. If you have any questions please call our office at (910) 223-1089 or email us at [email protected]

11/15/2025

Looking for something fun this 4th Friday? Step back in time and don your finest Victorian attire for Downtown Alliance’s A Dickens Holiday on November 28! Enjoy a variety of festive events and activities throughout the celebration.

Check out all event details on their page: https://www.facebook.com/adickensholiday

10/31/2025

Don't let the Zombie Walk Festivities end! Come to Downtown Fayetteville today to trick or treat with participating businesses along Hay Street and Person Street from 4pm-6pm! See you Downtown if you dare! 🎃👻

10/29/2025

Cool Spring Downtown District has enjoyed seeing all your photos and videos from the Zombie Walk 4th Friday last week. Check out our last 4th friday of the season through the eyes of Amber Little () and let us know what your favorite part of the zombie walk.

Don’t forget to come back to downtown Fayetteville on October 31 from 4 PM to 6 PM for the annual trick or treat event.

10/25/2025

Cool Spring Downtown District would like to thank all the Zombies for crawling to Downtown Fayetteville for the Zombie Walk 4th Friday! Thank you to the many volunteers, staff, production, vendors, performers,Johnny Awesome and Paco for hosting the Costume Contest! Thank you to DJ G-Moniy as well as Hugh Swaso and the Vandals for performing on the Person Street Stage! Thank you to Black Ops Haunted House for leading the zombie walk. There is a lot of hands that help us to create a fun, safe, and family friendly event and we could not produce these events without you.

There are more ways to celebrate Halloween this week!

Come back downtown to Trick or Treat on October 31 from 4pm-6pm 🎃 👻

10/25/2025

Check out the sweet sounds Hugh Swaso and the Vandals on the Person Street Stage until 10pm during the zombie walk

10/24/2025

Congratulations to the winners of the Zombie Costume Contest!!

Zombie Processional begins in five minutes

10/24/2025

Are you at the Zombie Walk? Join us until 10pm for the Zombie Walk 4th Friday!

View all event information here: https://www.facebook.com/events/990920432989776/