First Fridays Returns to Downtown Alton Nov. 6 With Late-Night Shopping and Art
The Nov. 6 event features shopping specials, refreshments, giveaways and a chance to win gift certificates at participating downtown businesses.
ALTON - Alton Main Street presents First Fridays, a late night art and shopping experience which spans many locations across the Downtown Alton district. This series is held on the First Friday of October, November and December, providing shoppers with an opportunity to check out new shops and galleries and visit familiar favorites to experience art and great specials at each business.
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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. Also, keep an eye out for "Where’s Wadlow", a 14” wooden figurine of Robert Wadlow styled as the familiar Where’s Waldo character which is hidden at one of the locations. Find him to win a $100 gift certificate to any participating location! On Friday, November 6th, start your evening by picking up your First Fridays passport at any participating location, then make your way around the downtown district, gathering stamps on your passport along your journey. Mark your calendar for the final date of the series on December 4th.
Begin your adventure with a beverage or a snack to fuel your shopping excursion. Hit one of the food trucks down at FLOCK Food Truck Park & Bar and enjoy $2 off specialty cocktails and mocktails, plus $10 Flock and Byrdies t-shirts. Right down the street at Vintage Blendz Boutique, all items are buy-one-get-one-free!
At retailer Coco+Oak on 3rd Street, shoppers of trendy outfits and accessories will enjoy 15% off their purchase. Then check out Mooneyham Art on State Street to sip and snack while you shop the gallery.
On Broadway, visit Persnickety by Jen Farley and you’ll receive an entry for a drawing for a $50 Posey Pass. At Country Meadows Antiques, guests will enjoy a 10% discount on all purchases of $25 or more! At ‘Nside the Box enjoy complimentary snacks while you shop their selection.
At Elysian Gallery & Café, spend $20 and receive a coupon for a free drink during your next visit; they will also offer a Thanksgiving make and take craft. Down the street at Funky Planet Toys & Gifts, shoppers will enjoy an Artist Pop-Up with St. Louis comics creator Lindsay Hornsby!
Honeybee Vintage is offering a generous 25% off their gift wrap selection of bags, tissue paper, and gift wrap rolls. At Mom Said No / Mississippi Hippie you’ll enjoy 20% off storewide.
November adds a new shop to the fun; at The Whispering Roots on Broadway (in the former Grapevine location at 2 W. Broadway), you’ll receive a $10 gift card with a $50 gift card purchase.
For more information on the many ways that Alton Main Street is working to enhance and promote Alton’s historic downtown district, visit www.DowntownAlton.com.
Alton Main Street – engaging our community in the continued renewal of our historic downtown district and Mississippi River heritage by cultivating an attractive center of economic and social activity.
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