Red Bird First Friday
Experience the vibrant heartbeat of Downtown Sylvania with Red Bird First Fridays. Mark your calendar for every First Friday, all year round, from 5PM ’til 8PM (or even later during the summer).
Upcoming events
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Autumn Nights
AUTUMN NIGHTS | FIRST FRIDAYFriday, November 6 | Starting at 5 PM We’re celebrating Autumn Nights as part of our November Grateful Thankful series! Are you in, or are you out? Listen to The Peace Choir, or gather around a fire pit, a fireplace, or something a little...
All the Flavors
Join us Friday, October 2nd for Red Bird First Friday - it's a party in the street! Throw on your favorite flannel and come downtown—we’ll bring the fall flavors and fun! Upside Brewing is celebrating 10 years! Red Bird is celebrating 11 years! Vote for your favorite...
Paw Parade
Red Bird First Friday: Paw Parade Join us Friday, September 4th, for a night of paws, play and fun on Main Street! It’s our Paw Parade First Friday, and Main Street will be filled with furry friends and four-legged fun. Stop by local businesses for a biscuit, crunchy...
Summer First Fridays
August 7 – Sylvania Plein Air | (and the week leading up to it) Artists from all over the county will fill Downtown Sylvania with artistry as they set-up easels and paint the town. Experience art in action and celebrate the beauty of our community. Fuller Art House: ...
2026 For The Birds
In celebration of National Bird Migration Month, join us for a special edition of Red Bird First Friday: For the Birds! Enjoy two unique art exhibits across our fine art galleries: Hudson Gallery’s 4th Annual “Bird Song” Exhibition featuring gallery-represented...
Deep Roots
April is Earth Month, and we’re celebrating our deep roots in Sylvania and all things local. Join us for our April 3 First Friday and enjoy new exhibits, live music, and special promotions throughout downtown. As part of the nationwide America 250 celebrations, Ohio...
Missing Bridges
We don’t care how you get here — just get here if you can!Red Bird thrives on the funky, and First Fridays are what we do best.But we can’t keep the vibes alive without YOU! The bridge might be missing, but our spirit isn’t.Take a detour, find your way, and come grab...
Vow renewal 2026
Love is in the air on February 6th as we gather to celebrate connection and community during our annual Vow Renewal on Main Street in downtown Sylvania. Join us for Red Bird First Friday, when the heart of our town comes alive with love—featuring art exhibits, live...