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Every month on the First Friday of the Month, the City of Danville plans an entertaining event for the community that brings people together in the heart of the city – the Downtown District. These First Friday events are free or low cost so that everyone can attend, bringing hundreds to thousands of people together every month to experience the charm, history, and culture of Danville. These events support local businesses, create positive experiences, and enhance the culture of our city. In a recent study performed by Studio gwa, we can see that the visitor count for Downtown Danville based on cellphone tracking is peaking on every First Friday. The First Fridays in November, December, April, and May all had nearly 8000 visitors! Visitors to Downtown Danville on any typical day range anywhere between 1,000-4,000. We are going on our third consecutive year of First Fridays events in Downtown Danville!
The City of Danville is so excited to announce our 2024 First Fridays event series lineup:
January 5 – Fire & Ice at the David S. Palmer Arena Free ice skating and sledding for the whole family at the arena and fire-themed activities outside and in the conference rooms!
February 2 – Folklore Progressive Dinner Enjoy dinner downtown with each course served at a different venue and folklore storytelling at each location!
March 1 – Danville’s Got Talent An annual talent competition featuring Danville’s finest entertainers at The Fischer Theatre!
April 5 – Spring Bingo An Easter-themed bingo game at Temple Plaza with the chance to win big! Don’t forget to visit the Easter Bunny at Temple Plaza and have your picture taken at the photo booth!
May 3 – Sports and Brews Zip Line down Vermilion Street and see all the outdoor games, including bags, dunk tank, street hockey, tennis, indoor virtual golf, and other themed activities. Food trucks and beer specials at the local downtown bars.
June 7 – Midsummer Luau & Live Music Come out for this Hawaiian party in your best Hawaiian clothes! Activities include a hog roast, live music and entertainment, Tiki drinks & more! Contact: Ashton Greer Community Relations Administrator City of Danville agreer@cityofdanville.org 217-431-2317
July 5 – Downtown Carnival & Live Music Enjoy a carnival-themed evening Downtown! Find talented performers, carnival games & food, a petting zoo, car show, and so much more right at your backdoor!
August 2 –Taste and Style of Danville & Live Music Have a bite of what Danville has to offer, enjoy our many food options, and visit the unique Downtown businesses that will satisfy your shopping needs!
September 6 – The Artisan Table & Market & Live Music Enjoy a peaceful night with a Farm to Table dinner experience in the street, live music, and artisan market at Temple Plaza.
October 4 – Glow Downtown 5K An evening run in the heart of Downtown Danville with neon clothes, glow jewelry and paint, black lights, and party music!
November 1 – Potterfest Downtown Enjoy a Harry Potter themed festival where Downtown Danville transforms into a magical world!
December 6 – Night of Lights Parade & Carriage Rides View the wonderful Night of Lights parade that passes right through Downtown Danville! Enjoy horse-drawn carriage rides during the day and visit Santa at Temple Plaza.
