Market View Arts, 37 W Philadelphia Street:   Starting at 5 p.m., bid on unique T-shirts designed and hand-drawn by YCP Graphic Design students. Proceeds support YCP’s student chapter of AIGA, the professional association for design. In Gallery Hall, view the Faculty Biennial exhibition featuring recent work by full- and part-time faculty from York College’s Fine Art and Graphic Design programs. This exhibition reflects the faculty’s dedication to creative research and an active studio practice.

The Grotto, 17 E Philadelphia Street: So much FREE goodness this First Friday @ The Grotto! 6-8 p.m.: The Artist Residency Public Art Showcase Opening (The Fall cohort is displaying their projects with live performances starting at 6:30 pm!) 8-9 p.m.: Silver Screening (A pop-up theater experience featuring a selection of local films) This will be a spotlight for local artists, filmmakers, & cinematographers + a moment to celebrate the talent right here in York! Support your local film maker, our Fall 2025 cohort of The Artist Residency, and connect with like minded friends.

York County History Center, 121 N Pershing Avenue: Join us between 5 and 8 on First Friday for pay as you wish admission on November 7!

Roaming Roast, 116 E King Street: Amber Nadine will perform live at Roaming Roast from 6-8 p.m thanks to support from Noel’s Rock Shop and Downtown, Inc. Grab a drink, listen to some tunes, then stop by Noel’s Rock Shop to see what’s new.

HIVE artspace, 126 E King Street: Join us on November 7 from 5-9 p.m. for the opening of The Mini Art Show at HIVE artspace! This fun exhibit features artworks 6″ or smaller in a variety of subjects by 40+ artists.

Casta Cigars Co., 120 E King Street: Open until 9 p.m. during November’s First Friday.

Tiger Rabbit Studio (formerly JJCS), 58 E King Street: Open 6-9  p.m.

Creatives on King, 104 E King Street: Stop by to see Kate Rush’s work in the Upper Room Gallery and Enjoy the Curated Pour as we discuss the new work in the gallery from 6-8 p.m.! Wendy Smith Magnas will be in her studio for First Friday, stop by and visit!

Alley’s, 105 S Duke Street: Launch of Vibrant Roots! Major things are on the horizon for the 717 as they shift gears in the food industry! Meal Prep, Private Events, Intimate Dinner Nights and more…Stop by to check it out.

The Queue Building, 280 West Market Street: Lots for you to see and explore!

• Debbie Toluba Artist (inside the Queue Building) is open in her colorful collage studio from 4 – 8 p.m.. This is a working studio and Debbie will be demonstrating how to make fall colored papers on a gelli plate from 5 – 7 p.m. The studio is packed with bookmarks, collage kits, small gifts, so much paper and is a fun organizational wonder. Learn more about her upcoming events and enter your name to win a collage notecard kit when you visit. The entrance to her first floor studio is through the side door of The Queue Building. More info: https://www.debbietoluba.com/events/open-studio-hours-wl26b
• Explore the building and visit with other creatives who are open in their studio spaces. Also see the curated show “Artist Speak”.
• The Gift show will be opening at 259 building featuring a variety of artists from 5 = 8 p.m.

Ophelia’s Making Agency, 253 West Market Street: Hosting the solo show of Acacia Chambliss.

Skillet2Plate Soul Bistro, 355 W Market Street: Open 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. with complimentary apple cider sips while supplies last.

Gather 256, 256 W Philadelphia Street: Open 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. for art, food, and cozy vibes all day, but the real fun starts at 5 p.m.! Enjoy a chef-crafted November dinner menu, complimentary beer and wine, and the debut of “A Love Letter to Fall”, a new painting collection by Steph Holmes Artist Studio. Explore her studio, enter a $200 Fall-themed giveaway (with art class tickets, a Gather 256 gift card, and more), and don’t miss Andrew Murphy’s artwork in the 2nd floor gallery.