What’s going on First Friday- April 2nd 4pm-9pm
| Thanks to Downtown Inc for the info!
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HIGHLIGHTS FOR FRIDAY, APRIL 2
Downtown Inc is partnering with Bring On Play (BOP) to present kid-friendly activities this month.
*Free parking at meters after 5 p.m. on First Friday!*
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| FIRST FRIDAY: FAMILY EDITION
The first block of North Beaver Street (between Market and Philadelphia) will be closed to traffic to give us more space to play!
Visit for face painting, balloon art, a scavenger hunt, and plenty of other activities to keep little ones busy.
NO KIDS THAT NIGHT?
Downtown York is still your ideal destination for an evening out. Check out all these great merchant specials and activities…
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223 North George Street
Visitors are invited to tour the historic Elks building during their First Friday open house from 5 – 8 p.m. See the newly-renovated downstairs bar, pool and card room, bowling alleys and bocce court and the first floor banquet room and bar.
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CAMERA CENTER OF YORK
23 North Beaver Street
www.cameracenterofyork.com
Stop by for all your digital printing needs. Get 10% off all digital prints up to 12×18 and 20% off all frames on First Friday.
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118 West Philadelphia Street
Paintings by Robert and Barbara Buchanan, April 2 – 30. Meet-the-artists reception on First Friday, 5 – 9 p.m., with wine and light refreshments.
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CULINARY CREATIONS OF YORK
33 North Beaver Street
Open 4 – 9 p.m. Gourmet grilling by Chef Lucien. Family fun activities in our back room, rain or shine, with a fill-your-own-Easter-egg candy bar.
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ESAAN THAI RESTAURANT
30 North Beaver Street
Authentic Thai cuisine and delicious Italian gelato and sorbetto. This First Friday, enjoy free 1 oz. gelato and sorbetto samples while supplies last. Open until 9 p.m.
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JustBrendaArt Studio Gallery
22 North Beaver Street, 2nd Floor
Open 4 – 9 p.m. Sketches of kids will be done as they sit in the studio for $5 a sketch. Proceeds will benefit a downtown nonprofit. Light refreshments.
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KEO ASIAN RESTAURANT
15 South George Street
Open 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. Receive a free dessert with a purchase of $20 or more. (One per table. Dine-in only.)
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KIMMAN’S
57 North Beaver Street
10% of all sales from April’s First Friday will be donated to Bring On Play (BOP). Check out all the fun activities outside, including kids’ haircuts by stylists from Bella Cheveux. The stylists will be collecting donations for BOP.
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STRAND-CAPITOL PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
50 North George Street
www.strandcapitol.com
Improv Comedy Night in the Strand Studio! Join local actors in interactive comedy sketches, songs, and games based on suggestions from the audience. Enjoy special drinks at the bar. Showtime: 7:30 p.m. Enter from Philadelphia Street. $5 at the door. For more information, call the Ticket Center at (717) 846-1111.
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THE STUDIO AND ART BAR
29 North Beaver Street
www.thestudioandartbar.com
Open until 9 p.m. Wine for mom and dad, juice for the kids, plus light refreshments. Kids can choose a prize from the treasure box and enter to win a door prize.
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Open 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. Hop in to Sunrise Soap and smell the sweetness of over 60 soaps. Streetside (weather permitting) we’ll be making organic cotton candy.
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Hop on in for a rabbit tail! Free gift with purchase while supplies last. Sample yummy chocolate while you shop.
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Spring into the season with a magic show by Tim’s Tricks in Motion from 6 – 8 p.m. Enter for a chance to win a $25 gift certificate and browse all the new spring jewelry. Ryan Fryar will have artwork on display.
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YORK COFFEE COMPANY
100 South Beaver Street
Solo display of artwork by Charlie Barton. Meet the artist and view about 25 pieces of his work. Barton creates flat sculptures. They are made of wood, but hang on the wall. Barton is a senior fine art student at York College of Pennsylvania.
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YORK EMPORIUM
343 West Market Street
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YORK FRIENDS MEETING
135 West Philadelphia Street
www.yorkfriendsmeeting.org
Cooperative games and simple snacks for all ages, 5:30 – 8 p.m. Cooperative games emphasize participation, challenge, and fun rather than defeating someone.
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Visit Central Market vendors who will be set up on the sidewalk on Beaver Street. Participating vendors include:
Cherie Anne Designs
Stop by with your children for a free make-it-yourself friendship bracelet. We’ll also be offering some lovely handmade, kid-inspired gifts.
Chilly Dilly’s is a full-scale ice cream shop with countless flavors of milkshakes, cones, sundaes, frozen yogurt and homemade novelty items. Visit them at their stand just inside the Beaver Street entrance to the market.
Nuts About Granola
Purchase our famous granola and try free samples, along wth granola trivia for prizes.
Two Pups Pastries
Two Pups Pastries makes homemade, all natural dog and cat treats. We also carry dog and cat toys. Partial proceeds benefit SPCA of York County. For First Friday: buy three, get one free (equal or lesser value) and receive a free cat toy with purchase of three cat treats.
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Posted on: 31.03.2010
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