Alton Main Street presents First Fridays, a late night art and shopping experience which spans the Downtown Alton district. This event is held on the First Friday of October, November and December, providing you with an opportunity to check out new shops and visit familiar favorites to experience great specials at each business.

Participants are offering a variety of discounts, refreshments, and giveaways. Every time you make a purchase you’ll have your passport stamped for a chance to win a $100 gift certificate to any participating business. Find “Where’s Wadlow” hidden at one of the locations to also win a $100 gift certificate!

Free parking is available in the lot next to FLOCK Food Truck Park & Bar, located at 210 Ridge Street, and a free shuttle bus will be provided from 5:00-8:00 p.m., running a continuous loop between all participating locations. This year’s dates are October 2nd, November 6th & December 4th!

Keep an eye out for “Where’s Wadlow”, a 14” wooden figurine of Robert Wadlow styled as the familiar Where’s Waldow character which will be hidden at one of the locations. Find him to win a $100 gift certificate to any participating location!

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Thank you to Megyme Productions for this awesome video, perfectly capturing the vibe of First Fridays!

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