First Friday is celebrated on the first Friday of each month throughout Downtown Raleigh, to showcase the best of our city's creative community. Enjoy shops, restaurants, art galleries, theaters, live music, sip 'n stroll district, and more, every First Friday.
Celebrate Raleigh's First Friday with a unique make-and-take DIY class!
Drop in anytime between 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Designed For Joy studio in downtown Raleigh to create your very own Raleigh Acorn Bell—a charming keepsake that symbolizes our "City of Oaks." Tickets are $15 and cover the cost of materials.
You can purchase your acorn bell(s) in advance here to save time or buy that evening.
Come shop at our studio each First Friday of the month.
Where? 517 W Cabarrus St. Suite A in the warehouse district. We are open every First Friday of the month from 5-7 PM. You can tour our studio and create your make-and-take signature Raleigh acorn brass bell ornament if you like.
See what's happening throughout Raleigh on First Friday here.
