September First Friday

First Friday returns on September 4!

On the first Friday of each month, Sioux City heads downtown to find something new to discover. The full day of fun includes shopping, dining, and family-friendly entertainment that bring people of all ages downtown throughout the day and into the evening.

SHOPPING

Thrive Wellness Center is offering a free Red Light Therapy or Cold Plunge session with any in-store purchase from 9:00am – 8:00pm.
819 Gordon Drive / Learn more about them HERE

The Expansion Center / The Crystal Shoppe is offering 10% off in-store purchases from 11:00am – 4:00pm.
1119 4th Street / Learn more about The Expansion Center HERE and about The Crystal Shoppe HERE

Rooted in Reiki is offering a $50 Reiki session!
515 4th Street / Learn more about them HERE

DINING

Buffalo Alice is serving up patio specials with $2 domestic beers starting at 11:00am!
1022 4th Street / Learn more about them HERE

Jackson Street Brewing is pouring an extended Happy Hour with drink specials from 3:00pm – 7:00pm.
901 5th Street / Learn more about them HERE

The Boat House has $5 domestic drafts, $1 off domestic cans, bottles & seltzers, $10 per person per hour for Axe Throwing, and Themed Trivia at 6:30pm!
413 Pierce Street / Learn more about them HERE

SERVICES

TurboTax consultant Mali Tracy is offering a free tax consultation from 8am – 5pm.
700 4th Street, Suite 210 / Book your consultation at (727) 657-5333.

ENTERTAINMENT

Downtown LIVE is rocking with live music from Rags and Riches and local favorites GhostCat, a charming assortment of shop vendors, and ice cold drinks provided by Historic 4th Street Association and Marto Brewing. Admission is only $5 at the gate! And remember to bring your lawn chair!
4th & Virginia Street / Learn more about the event HERE

The Warp Zone Bar & Arcade is hosting karaoke with Gage starting at 9:00pm! Open until 2am!
611 5th Street / Learn more about them HERE

The Greatest Escape is offering 15-minute Escape Case experiences for only $5 per person! Open from 5pm until 9pm!
1016 4th Street / Learn more about them HERE

Beyond the Bell is popping up at The Scoop’s Udder Place with “Chalk Beyond the Block”: a fun opportunity for kids (and adults) to draw a chalk mural outside on the sidewalk! The activity will be open from 2:30pm until 6pm!
712 4th Street, Suite 500 / Learn more about them HERE

 

Get Involved! 

Downtown businesses are encouraged to participate by creating a special experience for First Friday visitors. It could be a one-night-only discount, special menu item, pop-up event, live entertainment, free samples, extended hours, a giveaway, interactive activity, or something more tailored to your business.

First Fridays are designed to drive foot traffic throughout downtown, helping businesses connect with new customers while encouraging visitors to explore more of what downtown has to offer.

Participating businesses will be featured in Downtown Partners’ First Friday promotions, including: social media, website listings, event maps, and marketing materials distributed leading up to the event. Best of all, participation is completely free! Just submit your special here: https://forms.gle/qsrbS7mbsD1vKbsR7

 

Mark your calendar for all upcoming First Fridays: September 4 and October 2

 

For more information, email info@downtownsiouxcity.com or call 712-252-0014