Newly Scheduled First Fridays Downtown Youngstown- America 250

🎉 First Fridays – America 250 Celebration 🇺🇸
📅 Postponed till Friday, August 7, 2026
🕔 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Downtown (W. Commerce, N. Phelps & The Apollo)
Join us downtown for a special First Fridays experience celebrating America 250, an evening where arts, culture, history, and community come together in a vibrant, walkable event for all ages.
✨ What to Expect during First Fridays: 5-8 PM
🎨 N. Phelps – Market & Arts Corridor
• Local vendor marketplace featuring food, retail, artisans & nonprofits
• Community organizations and civic engagement opportunities
🎶 Live Music & Entertainment
• Featuring BopMan on N. Phelps spinning Motown & Funk for a lively, cross-generational vibe
• Live Music at the Apollo Event Center (See below)
Live Readings with Lit Youngstown
Join Sydney Stalnecker of Lit Youngstown and James Desharnais at 6 & 7 PM on the N. Phelps Stage as they share the words of Walt Whitman.
🏛️ Historical Experiences
• Guided tours presented by the Mahoning Valley Historical Society (Designated ASL Interpreted Tours included. Email: [email protected] for more information)
• Two tours connecting key downtown locations
• Discover local history tied to the America 250 theme
Mahoning Valley Historical Society Tours (MVHS)
Meeting Points:
N. Phelps Street Table
& The Apollo Event Center
• Guided tours presented by the Mahoning Valley Historical Society where participants will discover local history tied to the America 250 Theme
(ASL Interpretation available upon prior request. Email: [email protected] for more information)
• Two tours connecting key downtown locations from the MVHS Table on N. Phelps St. & the Apollo Center
5:30 PM
6:00 PM
6:30 PM
7:00 PM
🏙️ Exclusive Downtown Activations
• The Apollo Event Center: Live Music with Bustin' Loose, Food Truck- Aunt Millies, and First Floor Building Tours
🤝 Get Involved
Interested in being part of the event? Opportunities available for:
• Vendors & artisans
• Community organizations
• Sponsors & partners
www.firstfridaysyoungstown.org
Celebrate community, creativity, and history, right in the heart of downtown.Bring your friends, your family, and your energy. We’ll see you at First Fridays! 🎆