An image of Waynesville First Fridays' mascot, Wayne the Bear, on a cream-colored background with floral accent. Wayne is smiling with eyes closed, a content look on his face. He is holding a glass of red wine and wearing a blue bowler-style hat.

Shop • Sip • Stroll

Waynesville First Fridays is your invitation to experience downtown at its most lively. Formerly Art After Dark, this monthly event brings the streets to life on the first Friday, every month from May through December.

Shop local. Hear live music. Discover art. Grab a drink and wander.

From Main Street to Wall Street and beyond, every corner has something new to explore

Come for one stop… stay for the whole town.