First Friday Activities, Performances & Specials
First Friday in Historic Downtown Bryan is always packed full of entertainment & business specials! Plus, every month brings something different! Check out just some of the First Friday activities below.
First Friday - May 2
Thank you to our May First Friday Community Partners!
Map of Activities
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Free Shuttle From Texas A&M University To Downtown BryanGet Directions
Ride the free shuttle with pick-up and drop-off at Texas A&M University's Memorial Student Center (MSC) to Roy Kelly Parking Garage in Downtown Bryan! The shuttle will depart the MSC starting at…
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Free Parking Roy Kelly Parking Garage
Get DirectionsThis First Friday park for FREE at the Roy Kelly Parking Garage located at 200 East 27th Street.
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Accessible Parking
Get DirectionsAccessible parking will be available in the lot next to Papa Perez from 4:00PM-10:00PM. Access point is on Bryan Avenue.
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The Farmers’ Market in Brazos CountyGet Directions
The Farmers' Market in Brazos County will be selling locally grown produce & handmade goods along Main Street in front of the Queen Theatre from 5:00PM-9:00PM.
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Art Vendors
Get DirectionsCheck out all the art vendors during each First Friday sharing their talent with our community!
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Balloon Twisting & Face Painting
Get Directions- Enjoy balloon animals and face painting from Charity and Friends outside of Papa Perez.
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Face Painting
Get Directions- Hire an Artist will also have face painting on 26th Street, by Mr. G's Pizzeria.
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Polaroid Photo Booth
Get DirectionsSnap a free polaroid photo with the Polaroid Photo Booth outside of the Carnegie History Center!
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Maroon Steel
Get DirectionsSee Maroon Steel at Sale Park!
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Brazos Valley Jazz FestivalGet Directions
Don't miss a free concert Jazz Festival at The Palace Theater!
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Valley Junction Band
Get DirectionsListen to music from Valley Junction Band in front of Corner of Time.
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Ricky Montijo
Get DirectionsEnjoy the sound of Ricky Montijo in The LaSalle Courtyard.
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Miguel Angel
Get DirectionsExperience the music of Miguel Angel outside Mr. G's Pizzeria.
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Nathan Snyder
Get DirectionsSee a performance by Nathan Snyder in front of Catalena Hatters.
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Destination BryanGet Directions
Swing by Destination Bryan's information booth and learn about local events!
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LoveDowntownLocalGet Directions
LoveDowntownLocal is giving away free mini erasers—no purchase necessary! Stop by to explore amazing finds from local sellers and enjoy the fun vibes. Open late until 11 PM, on 29th & Main.
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Saint Andrew’s Episcopal ChurchGet Directions
At Saint Andrew’s you can enjoy ringing the historic bell, savoring a Chocolate Gallery cookie, and exploring the 100+-year-old church, complete with enchanting pipe organ demonstrations from the American Guild of Organists…
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Daniel Stark
Get DirectionsCheck out Daniel Stark's booth in front of Subway for a free bracelet-making activity.
Activities
- The Farmers' Market of Brazos County will be selling locally grown produce & handmade goods along Main Street in front of the Queen Theatre from 5:00PM - 9:00PM.
- Check out all the art vendors during each First Friday sharing their talent with our community!
- Enjoy balloon animals and face painting from Charity and Friends outside of Papa Perez.
- Hire an Artist will also have face painting on 26th Street, by Mr. G's Pizzeria.
- Snap a free polaroid photo with the Polaroid Photo Booth outside of the Carnegie History Center!
Street Performers & Live Music
- Listen to music from Valley Junction Band in front of Corner of Time.
- See Maroon Steel at Sale Park!
- Experience the music of Miguel Angel outside Mr. G's Pizzeria.
- See a performance by Nathan Snyder in front of Catalena Hatters.
- Don't miss a free Jazz Festival at The Palace Theater!
- Enjoy the sound of Ricky Montijo in The LaSalle Courtyard.
Business Specials
- At Saint Andrew’s, you can enjoy ringing the historic bell, savoring a Chocolate Gallery cookie, and exploring the 100+-year-old church, complete with enchanting pipe organ demonstrations from the American Guild of Organists: Brazos Valley Chapter. We will conclude the evening at 8:30 p.m. with our Choral Compline by candlelight, led by the beautiful voices of the Saint Andrew’s Choir.
- LoveDowntownLocal is giving away free mini erasers—no purchase necessary! Stop by to explore amazing finds from local sellers and enjoy the fun vibes. Open late until 11 PM, on 29th & Main.
- Check out Daniel Stark's booth in front of Subway for a free bracelet-making activity.
Offering a free shuttle to and from Historic Downtown Bryan and ample parking, it's an easy trip to First Friday in downtown! Learn more about free parking and street closures at the link below.