Name: Owego First Friday, October 3, 2025
Start: 2025-10-03T17:00:00-04:00
End: 2025-10-03T20:00:00-04:00
Location: Village of Owego, Owego, NY, United States, New York 13827

𝐎𝐰𝐞𝐠𝐨 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲 - 𝐆𝐞𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐧 𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠! ⁣
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Get ready for a fantastic evening in our favorite village! Join us for Owego First Friday on October 3rd, 2025, from 5 PM to 8 PM.⁣
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Come out and show your support for our wonderful local businesses, delightful restaurants, unique galleries, and so much more. This is a wonderful opportunity to experience the vibrant energy of autumn in our cherished village.⁣
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𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭'𝐬 𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠⁣
More details to come!⁣
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We're currently gathering all the special offerings and events from our participating merchants. Get ready for an evening filled with fun, community spirit, and so many exciting things to experience.⁣
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Mark your calendars, and be sure to check out our discussion board for more details. We'll be sharing a list of participating merchants and a sneak peek at the special offerings and activities they have planned as we get closer to the event!⁣
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𝐒𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐝!⁣
We would love it if you could share this event with your friends and family. Cross-promotion is a great way to build a bigger and stronger base for all our businesses. Be sure to check us out on Instagram as well! @OwegoFirstFriday
𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐲 𝐁𝐫𝐮𝐬𝐡 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐨 (𝟏𝟖𝟔 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐭 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐭): Join The Party Brush at our Owego studio for First Friday on October 3rd from 6-8 PM to create a fun, Halloween-inspired Welcome Sign! For $45 per person, your ticket includes all supplies, materials, and step-by-step instructions. All tickets must be purchased in advance at thepartybrushstudio.com. Classes fill up fast, so don't wait! Feel free to BYOB and/or bring snacks to enjoy while you create. Questions? Contact Stacey at [email protected].
𝐄𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐲 𝐎𝐰𝐞𝐠𝐨 𝐀𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐪𝐮𝐞 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 (𝟒𝟑-𝟒𝟓 𝐋𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐭): Come explore a world of history and charm this First Friday! The Early Owego Antique Center invites you to wander through our vast collection of unique and vintage treasures. Whether you're a seasoned collector or just looking for that one-of-a-kind find, you're sure to discover something special to take home. Stop in, browse our wide selection of antiques and collectibles, and add a little history to your First Friday evening.
𝐁𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐥𝐞 𝐀𝐫𝐭 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐨 & 𝐆𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐲 (𝟓𝟑 𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐯𝐞): Owego's newest art gallery is celebrating First Friday with the opening of a new exhibition, "Atmospheres," featuring recent landscape paintings by artist Alex Taylor. Get a first look at the collection during a reception on both Thursday, October 2nd, and First Friday, October 3rd, from 6-8 PM. Bull Thistle Art Studio & Gallery is a working studio and gallery that features original paintings, vintage works, and handcrafted pieces, all with the goal of nurturing a creative ecosystem in the Southern Tier.
𝐆𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝐅𝐢𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐬 (𝟏𝟗𝟓 𝐌𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐭 : Get ready to knit and crochet your way through Stars Hollow! Spellbound Books is partnering with Gorges Fiber Arts for First Friday to launch their October Gilmore Girls-themed projects. Come by to purchase the official Gilmore Girls Knitting and Crochet book from Spellbound Books, and grab the perfect yarn from Gorges Fiber Arts to get started. It's the perfect opportunity to find inspiration and support for your next creative project!
𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐚𝐟𝐞 (𝟐𝟎 𝐂𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐭): Is it time to get your houseplants ready for fall? Stop by Spellbound's plant tent for a Community Houseplant Repot event from 4:30 to 8:00 PM! For a suggested donation of $10 per person, you'll get a table, soil, a cold iced beverage, and various clean, recycled pots to choose from. Bring your houseplant babies and any extra clean pots you have—it's the perfect time to give them some love and get them ready for winter. Inside, you can browse plant and garden books and even pick up free planting tips from local plant lovers!
𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐟𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐒𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐞 (𝟏𝟖𝟐 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐭 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐭): Step into a world where spirit meets nature! Sunflowers Community Space is featuring the stunning new exhibit by artist Michelle Cady. You can experience her enchanting collection of spiritual landscapes and colorful visions through vibrant, large-scale paintings. Come by on First Friday to celebrate this beautiful art that breathes life into every canvas.
𝐁𝐞𝐥𝐯𝐚 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐤𝐰𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐧 (𝟐𝟒𝟗 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐭 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐭): Come on out to the Belva Lockwood Inn for First Friday! Unwind with friends on Owego's best front porch and enjoy delicious autumn-inspired cocktails, mocktails, and charcuterie while listening to an exciting Jam Session of local musicians and neighbors playing live. It's the perfect way to celebrate the season with community!
𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐂𝐚𝐭 𝐆𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐲 (𝟐𝟏𝟒 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐭 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐭): Come meet our featured artist, Sue Gottlieb, on First Friday! Sue's paintings capture beautiful local scenes, available as original paintings, prints, and cards. Look for her charming black cat painting and a lovely fall pumpkin scene displayed in the storefront window! Stop by to say hello and admire her work.
𝐋𝐮𝐜𝐤𝐲 𝐇𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐲 (𝟏𝟕 𝐋𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐭): Come enjoy Hoppy Hour on First Friday at Lucky Hare Brewing Company! You can catch live music from Grammy-nominated musician, Mike Brown, and enjoy specials on food and brews!
𝐌𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐌𝐨𝐨𝐧 (𝟒𝟒 𝐋𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐭): Get ready for fall with Mystic Moon! Stop by on First Friday to enjoy 𝟑𝟎% 𝐨𝐟𝐟 all fall dishes and autumn decor. It's the perfect chance to stock up on cozy items and delicious treats for the season!
𝐎𝐰𝐞𝐠𝐨 𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐲 (𝟏𝟖𝟕 𝐌𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐭): Prost! Celebrate Oktoberfest at Owego Brewing Company on First Friday! Enjoy traditional German food and seasonal brews including Bratwurst, German Potato Salad, Sweet and Sour Red Cabbage, and special beers like their Oktoberfest, Schwarzbier (Black Lager), and Hefeweizen. Kick off the celebration and enjoy a wonderful Oktoberfest filled with good friends, great food, and even better beer!
𝐓𝐢𝐨𝐠𝐚 𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐥 (𝐓𝐀𝐂) (𝟏𝟕𝟗 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐭 𝐒𝐭.): Join the Tioga Arts Council for their 12th Annual Supporters’ Exhibition opening on Owego First Friday, October 3, 2025, from 5 – 8 PM! Stop in for brief remarks at 6:00 PM. BONUS: Take a short walk to 57 North Avenue for a special tour of the vibrant Owego Animals Mosaics Series! The exhibition will be on view through October 25th.