Experience dowtown at Night – Every First Friday of the month.
Expect artist receptions, great promotions, creative events.
Connect with your neighbors, your customers and celebrate downtown Olympia.
All your favorite shops, galleries and restaurants in downtown Olympia have their doors open late, every First Friday of the month. The events start at 5pm and run until about 9pm or later!
The dates for the 2009
Jan 2 | Feb 6 | Mar 6 | Apr 3 | May 1 | Jun 5
Jul 3 | Aug 7 | Sep 4 | Oct 2 | Nov 6 | Dec 4
Watch a short promotional video of First Friday shot in June 2009 by Pardiman Productions.
Reporter Brandon Gosage, Photos by Marcus DeHart
History of First Friday
The events started in December of 2007 after business owners Mathias and Trixy Eichler (einmaleins) started a marketing campaign for their downtown business that focused on events and community connection.
It quickly became a larger platform for all businesses and organizations in downtown Olympia to open their doors and welcome the community to taste what downtown has to offer.
It received tremendous response from the community and more and more businesses participating every month.
