Downtown’s signature monthly event from March through October.
| Details | |
|---|
| When | 4th Friday, 6pm-9pm |
| Where | Throughout downtown |
| Cost | Free |
Features:
- Live music and street performers
- Food trucks and vendors
- Extended business hours
- Art and culture
| Month | Date | Theme |
|---|
| March | 27 | Season Opener |
| April | 24 | Dogwood Festival weekend |
| May | 22 | The Nerd Market (comics, anime, cosplay) |
| June | 26 | Juneteenth celebration |
| July | 24 | Summer peak |
| August | 28 | |
| September | 25 | |
| October | 23 | Season Finale |
| Event | When | Attendance | Location |
|---|
| Dogwood Festival | Late April (24-26) | 250,000 | Hay Street + Festival Park |
| Mother’s Day | May 10 | High dining | Restaurants |
| Event | When | Details |
|---|
| 4th of July at Fort Liberty | July 4 | 60,000 (on-base, spillover downtown) |
| 2026 = America’s 250th! | July 4 | Expect extra-large crowds |
| National Airborne Day | August 16 | Airborne Museum events |
| Event | When | Attendance | Location |
|---|
| International Folk Festival | Late September (26) | 70,000-75,000 | Festival Park |
| Lickskillet Days | October 17-18 | Medium | Historic Courthouse Square |
| Veterans Day Parade | November 8 (Sat) | ~1,000+ | Hay Street |
| Dickens Holiday | November 27 | 20,000 | Downtown Hay Street |
| Event | When | Attendance | Location |
|---|
| Christmas Parade | December 12 (Sat) | ~5,000 | Hay Street |
| Victorian Christmas | December | Medium | Downtown |
| Night Circus NYE | December 31 | High | Downtown |
| MLK Day Parade | January (3rd Mon) | ~2,000 | Person & Hay Streets |
Add downtown events to your calendar:
- Dogwood Festival - Arrive early, parking fills fast
- 4th Friday - Street closures affect parking; use side lots
- Parades - Check route closures in advance
Events continue rain or shine unless dangerous conditions. Check forecasts at Downtown Guide.
