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First Friday Turners Falls Downtown’s monthly event for late-night shopping, dining, and activities in Turners Falls!

09/28/2026

First Friday October 2nd 👻✨ Welcome back for First Friday! Looking to keep it spooky this week? We've got you covered.

First Friday is spearheaded by local businesses, bringing the downtown community together and offering an opportunity to see the best of Turners Falls. Events take place from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. on the first Friday of every month.

October 2nd Schedule of Events

Great Ghouls Night Market
147 2nd Street, 5-9 p.m.
20+ spooky vendors and entertainers bring the Nova Motorcycles parking lot to life! Shop and savor the ghoulish atmosphere for the second year of this can’t miss night market!

Hilltown Ham Hocks on the LOOT Tiny Stage!
LOOT Found + Made
62 Avenue A., 5-7:30 p.m.
Modern folk with old-time roots.

All Vinyl DJ Set
Breakdown Records
59 Avenue A, 5-7 p.m.
Live DJ set by E-Mag spinning all vinyl at Breakdown Records from 5-7 p.m.

Sam Grisman Project
Shea Theater
71 Avenue A, 8:00-10:00
Live acoustic music in the tradition shaped by Jerry Garcia and David Grisman.

Drew Paton, live @ The Rendezvous
The Rendezvous
78 3rd St., 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Memorable Hits and Love Songs from the 30s right thru to the 80s.

Oodelally, live @ The Rendezvous
The Rendezvous
78 3rd St., 9:30-11:30 p.m.
Five-piece rock band from Portland, Maine.

First Friday: Immigrant Institutions Tour
Great Falls Discovery Center
2 Avenue A, 4-5:30 p.m.
Take a tour of downtown Turners Falls through the institutions that immigrants built in the 19th and 20th centuries. Meet outside the Great Hall.

Bites, Bevs, & Witchy Movies
Dreamhouse Restaurant
37 Third Street, 5-8 p.m.

Reception for "Open Up" : an installation by Lo Roux
Waterway Arts
102 Avenue A, 5-8 p.m

Local Live Hip-Hop Showcase
Music Connection
187 Avenue A, 6-9 p.m.
Showcasing some of the most talented local hip-hop artists in western mass! Lineup includes Unagi, Dome Lettuce, D Toro Bravo, Ricci Rock, and Hymn.

Spooky stories, Crafting, & Movies
Two Ghosts Vinyl Cafe
104 Avenue A, 6-8 p.m.
Local artist/musician "Name Secrets" reading spooky stories called The Spooky Basement. Alongside, crafters are invited in for some hands-on seasonal craft time while spooky movies play.

A big thank you to everyone who stopped by for our free dance classes this past First Friday, and an even bigger THANK Y...
09/08/2026

A big thank you to everyone who stopped by for our free dance classes this past First Friday, and an even bigger THANK YOU to Hayley Descavich of Catherine Grace Studios for hosting! 💃✨The weather was perfect!

Dance at Sunset was just one of many events this past Friday. Follow to stay up to date! See you next First Friday, October 2nd.

First Friday Turners Falls is spearheaded by local businesses, bringing the downtown community together and offering an opportunity to see the best of Turners Falls. Events take place from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. on the first Friday of every month.

It's almost Friday! Here's tomorrow's schedule and map (see comments) for First Friday in Turners Falls ✨💃First Friday i...
09/03/2026

It's almost Friday! Here's tomorrow's schedule and map (see comments) for First Friday in Turners Falls ✨💃

First Friday is spearheaded by local businesses, bringing the downtown community together and offering an opportunity to see the best of Turners Falls. Events take place from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. on the first Friday of every month.

September 4th Schedule of Events

Dance at Sunset!
Shea Theater Parking Lot, 71 Avenue A
6:00-7:15 p.m.
Two free outdoor dance classes hosted by Catherine Grace Studios! 6:00 p.m. family dance class, 6:45 p.m. adult beginner ballet class. Stay for both or drop in for one - no sign-up required.

Paper City Picture Show live at LOOT!
LOOT Found + Made
62 Avenue A., 5-8 p.m.

All Vinyl DJ Set
Breakdown Records
59 Avenue A, 5-6:30 p.m.

First Fridays at the Brick House
Brick House Community Resource Center
24 Third Street, Doors 6 p.m., Music 6:30 p.m.
Featuring Corey Laitman & Matthew Thornton, Parchment, and Sable Island Pony
Free to attend; donations split between artists. All ages, substance-free

Drew Paton, live @ The Rendezvous
The Rendezvous
78 3rd St., 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Memorable Hits and Love Songs from the 30s right thru to the 80s!

First Friday: A Sampling of Labor Sentiments
Great Falls Discovery Center
2 Avenue A, 4-5:30 p.m.
One-mile walk along the Canalside Rail Trail to get a glimpse into the sentiments of workers, owners, and newspaper editors during the late 18th & 19th Centuries.

Dreamhouse x Orla
Dreamhouse Restaurant
37 Third Street, 5-8 p.m.
Find Orla on the Dreamhouse Deck with found and curated treasures. Enjoy late summer bites and bevs with us!

Sleeping Giant: Opening Reception
Waterway Arts
102 Avenue A, 5-8 p.m
Opening reception for local Artist, Jae Southerland.

Voices on Vinyl Karaoke - Working for the "LABOR DAY" Weekend
Music Connection
187 Avenue A, 7-9 p.m.
Voices on Vinyl Karaoke singing songs around work and work-related themes. 20% off any pre-owned Vinyl, CDs, Movies, and Cassettes that have a work-themed title or song!

08/31/2026

First Friday September 4th 💃✨ Welcome back for First Friday! Looking to keep it local on September 4th? We've got you covered.

First Friday is spearheaded by local businesses, bringing the downtown community together and offering an opportunity to see the best of Turners Falls. Events take place from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. on the first Friday of every month.

September 4th Schedule of Events

Dance at Sunset!
Shea Theater Parking Lot, 71 Avenue A
6:00-7:15 p.m.
Two free outdoor dance classes hosted by Catherine Grace Studios! 6:00 p.m. family dance class, 6:45 p.m. adult beginner ballet class. Stay for both or drop in for one - no sign-up required.

Paper City Picture Show live at LOOT!
LOOT Found + Made
62 Avenue A., 5-8 p.m.

All Vinyl DJ Set
Breakdown Records
59 Avenue A, 5-6:30 p.m.

First Fridays at the Brick House
Brick House Community Resource Center
24 Third Street, Doors 6 p.m., Music 6:30 p.m.
Featuring Corey Laitman & Matthew Thornton, Parchment, and Sable Island Pony
Free to attend; donations split between artists. All ages, substance-free

Drew Paton, live @ The Rendezvous
The Rendezvous
78 3rd St., 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Memorable Hits and Love Songs from the 30s right thru to the 80s!

First Friday: A Sampling of Labor Sentiments
Great Falls Discovery Center
2 Avenue A, 4-5:30 p.m.
One-mile walk along the Canalside Rail Trail to get a glimpse into the sentiments of workers, owners, and newspaper editors during the late 18th & 19th Centuries.

Dreamhouse x Orla
Dreamhouse Restaurant
37 Third Street, 5-8 p.m.
Find Orla on the Dreamhouse Deck with found and curated treasures. Enjoy late summer bites and bevs with us!

Sleeping Giant: Opening Reception
Waterway Arts
102 Avenue A, 5-8 p.m
Opening reception for local Artist, Jae Southerland.

Voices on Vinyl Karaoke - Working for the "LABOR DAY" Weekend
Music Connection
187 Avenue A, 7-9 p.m.
Voices on Vinyl Karaoke singing songs around work and work-related themes. 20% off any pre-owned Vinyl, CDs, Movies, and Cassettes that have a work-themed title or song!

Our first Night Market was such a smash, we thought we'd do it again! We are now actively recruiting vendors for our 2nd...
08/26/2026

Our first Night Market was such a smash, we thought we'd do it again! We are now actively recruiting vendors for our 2nd Great Ghouls Night Market held during First Friday October 2nd.

We are seeking folks with spooky/witchy/ghoulish vibes to help us set the mood. This is a curated market, vendors will be contacted on a rolling basis within 48 hours of application. You do not have to have exclusively thematic products to qualify, don't worry, just the ability to be "spooky-forward" for an event like this. No MLMs and absolutely no AI.

Event info
Date: 10/2/26
Time: 5pm - 9pm
Location: "Nova lot", 147 2nd Street, Turners Falls

Event schedule
4:00 Vendors can arrive
5:00 Market opens
9:00 Market closes

Sign Up to Vend
Visit bit.ly/nightmarketfirstfriday and fill out the form with your deets! Contact market organizer Alice Glass with any questions at [email protected].

We are also seeking hauntingly-entertaining performers! The Night Market is the perfect place for that oddball act you’re not sure where to roll out. A troop of dancing skeletons? Yes! An otherworldly chorus singing disco covers? Hell yes! A death defying sword swallower with a penchant for balloons? You betcha! Whatever your schtick is, we want to hear about it. Please reach out to [email protected] to discuss.

It’s time to dance! 💃🩰✨Join us at sunset on First Friday, September 4th for Dance at Sunset! Free Outdoor Dance Classes ...
08/24/2026

It’s time to dance! 💃🩰✨Join us at sunset on First Friday, September 4th for Dance at Sunset! Free Outdoor Dance Classes hosted by Catherine Grace Studios of Montague.

Two free dance classes will be held in the Shea Theater Parking Lot during golden hour! Stay for both or drop in for one - no sign up required. Enjoy a late summer evening out on the town while keeping active and having fun!

6:00 - 6:30 p.m. - Family Dance Class! A playful creative movement/dance class with basic ballet, music, movement games, and activities that families can do together. Accessible for all ages.

6:45 - 7:15 p.m. - Adult Beginner Ballet Class! Always wanted to try out ballet but never made the time? Now’s your chance! Try out a very approachable, beginner-friendly ballet class while making your First Friday rounds.

Featuring ! Catherine Grace Studios is a boutique ballet school in Montague City, MA, offering high-quality, technique-driven dance training for ages 3–adult. Our dancers receive individualized attention, strong foundations, and a nurturing creative home.

Dance at Sunset! is part of First Friday, an event that brings the downtown community together and highlights the best of Turners Falls. Shops are open late, with live music, restaurant specials, and more! Events occur from 4 p.m. - 9 p.m. on the first Friday of every month. Supported by RiverCulture and Mass Cultural Council

08/10/2026

Views from First Friday August 7th! Missed out this month? Mark your calendars for next First Friday, September 4th!

Featured (just a fraction of all the fun on Friday!)

Turners Falls Vinyl Crawl:
Two Ghosts Vinyl Cafe
Breakdown Records
Music Connection TFMA
Dan Becker The Pianist

The Brick House Community Resource Center
LOOT found + made
Orla
Great Falls Harvest

08/07/2026

Here's the schedule for First Friday in downtown Turners Falls tonight! 📀✨ See you there!

August 7th Schedule of Events

Turners Falls Vinyl Crawl
, , & , Avenue A
4:00-8:00 p.m.
Celebrate Turners Falls’ three downtown record stores, all located within ¼ mile on Avenue A! Shop, sip, and sing all evening, featuring live music, karaoke, and plenty of records to peruse. This is the perfect evening for fans of physical media! Live music and events are free to attend.

Face Painting with Emma Rose at LOOT!

62 Avenue A., 5-8 p.m.

First Fridays at the Brick House

24 Third Street, Doors 6 p.m., Music 6:30 p.m.
Sponsored by Brick House with grants from the Montague Cultural Council and RiverCulture, the Creative Economy Program of the Town of Montague

x .stories
37 Third Street, 5:00-8:00 p.m.

First Friday: McLane Silk Mill Walk
Great Falls Discovery Center
2 Avenue A, 4-5:30 p.m.
Meet at the main entrance.

Please Touch - An interactive Group Show: Closing

102 Avenue A, 5-7 p.m

Drew Paton, live @ The Rendezvous

78 3rd St., 6:30-8:30 p.m.

MOVIE IN THE PARK: P*e Wee's Great Adventure (1985/PG)
Peskeompskut Park, Avenue A, 8 p.m.
All movies are free and open to the public. Donations to benefit the Turners Falls Thunder Music Booster. The 2026 Summer Movie Series presented through a partnership with Montague Parks and RiverCulture with funding from the MCC Cultural District Grant.

First Friday is spearheaded by local businesses, bringing the downtown community together and offering an opportunity to see the best of Turners Falls. Events take place from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. on the first Friday of every month.

Here’s the deluxe (updated) edition of the Turners Falls Vinyl Crawl for this Friday! 📀✨Update 1: Lou Barlow won’t be ab...
08/05/2026

Here’s the deluxe (updated) edition of the Turners Falls Vinyl Crawl for this Friday! 📀✨

Update 1: Lou Barlow won’t be able to be at Two Ghosts in person (he will be a VERY busy guy with the show at the Shea that night!), but has dropped off a batch of signed posters to give away at the shop on Friday evening! Limited quantities, so stop by early!

Update 2: Karaoke at Music Connection will officially run from 6 to 9, with a live piano set by Dan Becker in between at 7.

Join us on First Friday, August 7th, for the Turners Falls Vinyl Crawl, a celebration of 3 record stores within a ¼ mile stretch on Avenue A!

Shop, sip, and sing from 4 to 8 p.m. while strolling walkable downtown Turners. Featuring live music, karaoke, and plenty of records to peruse, this is the PERFECT evening for fans of physical media.

August 7th Schedule

4:00 p.m. - First Friday events begin

5:30 p.m. - Live: All Vinyl DJ Set by E-Mag at Breakdown Records

6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. - Karaoke at Music Connection

7:00 p.m. - Live: Dan Becker, contemporary solo pianist, at Music Connection

Limited Quantities - Signed Poster Giveaway from Lou Barlow at Two Ghosts Vinyl Cafe

The Turners Falls Vinyl Crawl is part of First Friday, an event that brings the downtown community together and highlights the best of Turners Falls. Shops are open late, with live music, restaurant specials, and more! Events occur from 4 p.m. - 9 p.m. on the first Friday of every month. Supported by RiverCulture and Mass Cultural Council

08/03/2026

First Friday August 7th 📀✨ Welcome back for First Friday! Looking to keep it local on August 7th? We've got you covered.

First Friday is spearheaded by local businesses, bringing the downtown community together and offering an opportunity to see the best of Turners Falls. Events take place from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. on the first Friday of every month.

August 7th Schedule of Events

Turners Falls Vinyl Crawl
Two Ghosts Vinyl Cafe, Breakdown Records, & Music Connection, Avenue A
4:00-8:00 p.m.
Celebrate Turners Falls’ three downtown record stores, all located within ¼ mile on Avenue A! Shop, sip, and sing all evening, featuring live music, karaoke, and plenty of records to peruse. This is the perfect evening for fans of physical media! Live music and events are free to attend.

First Fridays at the Brick House
Brick House Community Resource Center
24 Third Street, Doors 6 p.m., Music 6:30 p.m.
Join us at the Brick House for our fourth monthly show in the First Friday series! For this August show, we have vulnerable folk songs, soaring indie rock, and dreamy pop tunes from Care O’Leary, Corey Laitman, Grazer, and Dollflower. Free to attend, donations to the artists optional! All ages, substance-free.

Sponsored by Brick House with grants from the Montague Cultural Council and RiverCulture, the Creative Economy Program of the Town of Montague

Dreamhouse x Orla
37 Third Street, 5:00-8:00 p.m.
Find Orla on the Dreamhouse Deck with found and curated treasures. Enjoy late summer bites and bevs with us!

First Friday: McLane Silk Mill Walk
Great Falls Discovery Center
2 Avenue A, 4-5:30 p.m.
Meet at the main entrance. Join us on a walk to the site of the former McLane Silk Company, which was near today’s Swanson’s Fabrics. Hear the stories of two creative businesses and what they have in common.

Face Painting with Emma Rose at LOOT!
LOOT Found + Made
62 Avenue A., 5-8 p.m.
Free face painting with Emma Rose in LOOT Alley on the Tiny Stage! Bring the kiddos and face art ideas!

Drew Paton, live @ The Rendezvous
The Rendezvous
78 3rd St., 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Memorable Hits and Love Songs from the 30s right thru to the 80s to Dine and Unwind. C'Mon out if ya feel like it boys n girls! Always First Friday of the Month...6:30-8:30

Please Touch - An interactive Group Show: Closing
Waterway Arts
102 Avenue A, 5-7 p.m
Join us for the closing reception of Please Touch, an interactive group show. Featuring interactive art from fifteen artists, this will be the last chance to view the exhibit!

MOVIE IN THE PARK: P*e Wee's Great Adventure (1985/PG)
Peskeompskut Park, Avenue A, 8 p.m.
Eccentric, childlike man-child P*e-wee Herman embarks on a madcap cross-country journey to recover his stolen, highly customized red bicycle. All movies are free and open to the public. Donations to benefit the Turners Falls Thunder Music Booster. The 2026 Summer Movie Series presented through a partnership with Montague Parks and RiverCulture with funding from the MCC Cultural District Grant.

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Avenue A
Turners Falls, MA
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