First Fridays
Red Bird First Friday
Experience the vibrant heartbeat of Downtown Sylvania with Red Bird First Fridays. Our monthly gathering has become an essential driver of growth and economic development in the area. It’s not just an event, it’s a celebration of our unique downtown where business and community come together once a month.
Join us and discover the latest happenings, connect with friends and neighbors, and immerse yourself in the bond we’ve built with our community over the past 8 years.
At Red Bird, every owner becomes your bestie and every shop feels like a part of your home – because the real party is YOU. Red Bird has become the beloved mascot of Downtown Sylvania, embodying the vibrant spirit of our community. Together, we cultivate a culture of opportunity for our business members, residents, and city as a whole. Mark your calendar for every First Friday, all year round, from 5pm ’til late (or even later during the summer).
Happening Now
For the Birds 2024
Red Bird Sylvania is FOR THE BIRDS! Migration season is here and will bring a lot of traffic to our region. Let's celebrate Birding Week together with the following First Friday events: Natures Nursery will be joining us with rescued live birds The Nature Conservancy...
Total Lunacy
April 5th - we are having a Total Lunacy First Friday. This means …we have some wacky fun planned in downtown in honor of the total solar eclipse heading our way. New art exhibits, live music, store specials and more. We will also have a real astronomer on tap at...
Women’s Month
March First Friday celebrates women's month by showcasing our incredible female business owners on Main Street! Thanks to the generous sponsorship from the Taylor Automotive family and our beloved community ambassador, Mary Helen Darah. Join us to honor the...
100 Red Birds and Love
Let’s bring in the people this February! “Love More in 2024” is the theme! We will have our annual Vow Renewal in the street with live music, new exhibits, in-store specials and more - all in celebration of 100 First Fridays! Upside Brewing | will be...
Ring in the New Year
RING IN THE NEW YEAR WITH LIVE MUSIC Sit back, relax and support local musicians/bands during our winter holiday art walk. Discover why downtown Sylvania is the place to be - even when the colder months want to keep us in. Shops will be open from 5pm-8ish during the...