Head to downtown Canton on first Fridays, for a family-friendly block party!
All of the First Friday events take place between 6 p.m. and 9 p.m., around Cannon Park in downtown Canton. (Need an address for your GPS? Use 130 E. Main St., Canton 30114.)
There will be food trucks on site, nearby restaurants will be open, or you can bring a picnic meal.
You’re welcome to bring a blanket or lawn chairs.
Parking is FREE and available at many locations a short walk away.
The event is family-friendly.
In addition to the free concerts, specific First Friday dates may feature additional events, like car shows, book signings, etc. The local downtown merchants will be open for shopping..
View the Canton First Friday Facebook page
Go to the Canton First Friday web page.
First Fridays takes place from May thru October in 2023.
The entertainment schedule is below.
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First Fridays in Canton – 2023 dates
The links click thru to the corresponding Facebook event pages.
Friday, May 5th
The Return
Beatles hits and ’60s tunes.
Friday, June 2nd
The Troubador Project
STTH is a professional tribute band that pays homage to the music and showmanship of Bon Jovi, one of the greatest rock bands to ever take the stage.
Friday, July 7th
The Rupert’s Orchestra
Everything from Top 40 to R&B, classic rock, and big band.
Friday, August 4th
Elton Live! The Elton John Experience
The most complete and authentic reproduction of an actual Elton concert, with hits from four decades.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 22nd — BONUS SHOW!
Bumpin’ the Mango
Think of this one as Terrific Tuesday, with a local favorite for funk and soul.
Friday, September 1st
The Purple Madness
This is the Prince Experience concert not to miss!
Friday, October 6th
On The Border
An authentic Eagles tribute band
More FREE events:
Tuesday, August 1, 2023Krispy Kreme: Get a FREE donut when you show any lottery ticket
All Day | Discounted | Multiple Locations
Red Lobster: Kids-eat-free Tuesdays
FREE
FREE contemporary art exhibits
12:00 pm to 5:00 pm | FREE | Atlanta Contemporary (west midtown)
East Point’s National Night Out event includes free school supplies, music, games, face painting, more
5:00 pm to 8:00 pm | FREE | East Point Commons
Dunwoody National Night Out event includes touch-a-truck and more
5:00 pm to 8:00 pm | FREE | Brook Run Park (Dunwoody)
Douglasville National Night out celebration includes free hot dogs, games, giveaways, music, touch-a-truck
5:00 pm to 8:00 pm | FREE | Hunter Memorial Park (Douglasville)
Smyrna Food Truck Tuesdays
5:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Taylor-Brawner Park
Midtown Atlanta National Night Out Block Party
6:00 pm to 8:00 pm | FREE | Myrtle Street, between 5th & 6th Streets
Sandy Springs National Night Out Back-to-School Bash includes free hot dogs, bicycle obstacle course, more
6:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | City Green Park (Sandy Springs)
Cobb’s National Night Out, featuring food trucks and live music
6:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Jim R. Miller Park (Marietta)
Brookhaven National Night Out
6:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Northeast Plaza
Dirty South TRIVIA night
7:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Wild Heaven Beer (West End location)
Wednesday, August 2, 2023Krispy Kreme: Get a FREE donut when you show any lottery ticket
All Day | Discounted | Multiple Locations
FREE contemporary art exhibits
12:00 pm to 5:00 pm | FREE | Atlanta Contemporary (west midtown)
AvalOM outdoor yoga or pilates class
6:00 pm to 7:00 pm | FREE | Avalon – The Plaza
Yoga on the Square
6:00 pm to 7:00 pm | FREE | Colony Square
Hops and Humor — FREE comedy show
8:00 pm to 9:30 pm | FREE | Pontoon Brewing (Sandy Springs)
Thursday, August 3, 2023FREE contemporary art exhibits
12:00 pm to 8:00 pm | FREE | Atlanta Contemporary (west midtown)
Yappy Hour Pup Meetup
5:00 pm to 6:30 pm | FREE | The Works (westside Atlanta)
Dunwoody Food Truck Thursday with live music
5:00 pm to 8:00 pm | FREE | Brook Run Park (Dunwoody)
Mutate at Five (family-friendly street festival)
5:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | City Springs business district in Sandy Springs
Free all-levels yoga class
6:00 pm to 7:00 pm | FREE | 10th Street Park (Midtown ATL)
FREE Open SKate Night (bring your own roller skates; no rentals on site)
6:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Pullman Yards
Weekly Group Run / Walk
6:30 pm | FREE | Gate City Brewing Company (Roswell)
Movies on the Square: “School of Rock”
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Colony Square
Thirsty Thursday Trivia Night
7:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Best End Brewing
FREE Karaoke Night
7:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | The Works (westside Atlanta)
Acoustic Open Mic Night
7:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Indio Brewing (Sugar Hill)
Best End Comedy Night
8:00 pm to 9:30 pm | FREE | Best End Brewing
Beer & Comedy at Sweetwater Brewing (reserve a free ticket online)
8:00 pm | FREE | Sweetwater Brewing Company
Public observatory viewing
9:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Fernbank Science Center & Planetarium / Observatory
Friday, August 4, 2023FREE fries at McDonalds with $1 purchase
All Day | FREE
FREE contemporary art exhibits
12:00 pm to 5:00 pm | FREE | Atlanta Contemporary (west midtown)
Snellville Food Truck Fridays
4:00 pm to 8:00 pm | FREE | Snellville Towne Green
Marietta Square First Friday Art Walk
5:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Marietta Square
Avalon Nights Live (outdoor concert)
6:00 pm to 8:00 pm | FREE
Groovin’ on the Square outdoor concert series
6:00 pm to 8:00 pm | FREE | Colony Square
First Friday concert & block party
6:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Downtown Canton
Kennesaw First Friday Concert Series
6:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Downtown Kennesaw
Canton First Friday block party and concert
6:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Downtown Canton
Groovin’ on the Green concert
6:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Halcyon (Alpharetta)
Flicks on the Bricks: “Wakanda Forever”
6:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Duluth Town Green
Chamblee Summer Concert Series
6:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Keswick Park (Chamblee)
First Fridays live concert in Tucker
6:30 pm | FREE | Church Street greenspace (Tucker)
Feature Fridays outdoor movies: “Cars 3”
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Downtown Lawrenceville
Norcross Summer Concerts: live music by The New Royals
7:30 pm to 9:30 pm | FREE | Thrasher Park (Norcross)
PIcs in the Park, with free popcorn (click for film title)
8:00 pm | FREE | Pernoshal Park (Dunwoody)
Public observatory viewing
9:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Fernbank Science Center & Planetarium / Observatory
Saturday, August 5, 2023FREE admission to the High Museum for Bank of America cardholders
All Day | FREE | High Museum of Art
FREE Atlanta History Center admission for those who qualify through the Museums On Us program
All Day | FREE | Atlanta History Center
Free museum admission for Bank of America & Merril Lynch cardholders
FREE | Tellus Science Museum (Cartersville)
Marietta Square Artisan Market
9:00 am to 2:00 pm | FREE | Marietta Square
Yoga in the Park
10:00 am to 11:00 am | FREE | Broad Street Boardwalk (downtown Atlanta)
Free admission for Bank of America cardholders
10:00 am to 5:00 pm | FREE | Center for Civil and Human Rights
FREE First Saturdays family program (pre-registration required)
11:00 am to 12:00 pm | FREE | Dunwoody Nature Center
FREE contemporary art exhibits
12:00 pm to 5:00 pm | FREE | Atlanta Contemporary (west midtown)
Saturday Sounds Music Series
4:00 pm to 7:00 pm | FREE | The Works (westside Atlanta)
Groovin’ on the Green concert
6:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Halcyon (Alpharetta)
Summer Concert Series and food trucks
6:00 pm | FREE | Newtown Park (Johns Creek)
Movies Under the Stars in Doraville
6:30 pm to 10:30 pm | FREE | Honeysuckle Park (Doraville)
Flicks on the Green: “Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory”
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Peachtree Corners Town Green
Parliament of Owls Lantern Parade
8:00 pm to 10:30 pm | FREE | Colony Square
Movies by the Pool: “Moana”
8:00 pm | FREE | Lynch Park (Newnan)
Sunday, August 6, 2023FREE admission to the High Museum for Bank of America cardholders
All Day | FREE | High Museum of Art
FREE Atlanta History Center admission for those who qualify through the Museums On Us program
All Day | FREE | Atlanta History Center
Kids eat free at Moe’s Southwest Grill
All Day | FREE
Free museum admission for Bank of America & Merril Lynch cardholders
FREE | Tellus Science Museum (Cartersville)
“Caffeine and Octane” car show
8:00 am to 11:00 am | FREE | Town Center at Cobb (Kennesaw)
FREE contemporary art exhibits
12:00 pm to 4:00 pm | FREE | Atlanta Contemporary (west midtown)
Free admission for Bank of America cardholders at the Center for Civil & Human Rights
12:00 pm to 5:00 pm | FREE | Center for Civil and Human Rights
FREE: Drag Bingo at Politan Row food hall, in Colony Square
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm | FREE | Colony Square
Sunday FUNKday: live music, outdoors
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm | FREE | The Works (westside Atlanta)
Sunday MakeBreak crafts activity at participating Michael’s stores
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm | FREE
Concerts by the Springs live music series
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Heritage Green in Sandy Springs
FREE “Sunset Sessions” concert series
7:00 pm to 11:00 pm | FREE | Park Tavern
Monday, August 7, 2023FREE yoga at The Battery
6:30 pm to 7:30 pm | FREE | The Battery
Punchline Comedy Night (outdoor event)
7:30 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Avalon
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