04/30/2026
Come down for an epic 1st Friday! Join us at Rita's for their ribbon cutting at their new 2nd location @ 3pm, then stay out for a happenin' 1st Friday. The perfect opportunity to support our local businesses. We ❤️ GP!
This month is packed with live music, pop-ups, art, shopping, dancing, crafts, treats, specials, and fun all across downtown. Grab your friends, bring the family, and come spend the evening exploring.
Here’s a look at what’s happening:
Live music, dancing, and entertainment
- Candela Dance Studio
5:30 to 6:30 pm free salsa lesson and dancing at Nelly’s Cuban Cafe
7 pm West Coast Swing lesson and dance at Candela
- The Hivve
Doors at 7 pm, show at 8 pm
Tray Wellington with Ella Jordan and Jimmy Fretwell live
Ticketed event, 21+
- The Glass Forge
Music by Mike Brons
- Gallery One at the Museum
Live music with Kevin Loewen
- Welcome Center
John Barron performing on the back patio
- Wonder Bur Cafe and Lounge
Pandora Band, dancing, cocktails, food and drink specials at 8:30 pm
- Mystic Valley Farm Tea Shop
Live music with harpist Midyne Spear
Shopping, pop-ups, art, and activities
- Handprints Stationery & Gifts with The Greenhouse Nursery
Rose and peony bouquets plus a free flower seed activity for kids
- Partake
- Sandi’s Candies
Sampling a new product and open late
- GG Sugarplum’s Bakeshop
Free paint a Mother’s Day wood keychain and free cookie samples
- TLC Creations with Early Bird Rising and guest
- Diamond Cannabis with In Your Mouth and WYLD
- Chilly Goose
Mother’s Day popsicle stick crafts from 4 to 7 pm
- Rogue Sole & Style
- The White Owl with Blooming Beauty’s Baskets and Rogue Artisan Bread
4 to 7:30 pm
- Rogue Florist & Gifts
Mother’s Day preorder deals and a First Friday spring sale from 4 to 7 pm
- Grants Pass Museum of Art
Final days of The Best of the Best high school student art exhibit
- Gallop ’n Glitz
9th anniversary celebration with drinks, deals, gelato, and the Bearded Baker
Plus pop-ups with Mostly Zen, Occasionally Feral, Ophelia & Co, and Radiant Revival Aesthetic
- RITA’S and Curvy Fit
Grand opening with Board & Barrel Charcuterie and hair tinsel by Liv
- Cowboy Corral
Open until 7 pm
- Dwell Street Market
“Dwelling for Mothers” pop-up from 4:30 to 7:30 pm with permanent jewelry, personalized wine bottle painting, photo booth, Botox bar, vitamin injections, brownie bar, slime and playdough bar, cookies, sourdough bread, and bouquets
- Thread & Hen
Open until 7 pm
- Everyday Permanent Jewelry
Upstairs at TLC Creations, Loft 227
Free Charm Friday with purchase
- Plaza Sewing & Vac
Fabric and yarn special for First Friday
There is a lot to see this month, so make a plan, invite someone to join you, and come enjoy a fun night downtown.