Friday Night Live (FNL) 2024
Who: Fun for all ages
What: Friday Night Live is a perennial local favorite – a block party celebrating community and camaraderie to wind down the summer season. This FREE event features live music, nonprofit organizations providing interactive games, food and beverage vendors, and a variety of entertainment.
Where: Front Street between Union Street and Park Street. Front Street will be closed to vehicle traffic between Park and Union Streets.
When: August 2 & August 9 | 6-9pm
Details: Come downtown to shop, eat, and enjoy the events taking place on Front Street. Enjoy this walkable event in summer’s third act. The Aug. 2 FNL event will be paired with the all-day Street Sale, so take your shopping bags!
Parking: Grandview Parkway is under construction, but we’re still easily accessible. For information on where to park, click here. We recommend the Old Town parking structure ($1.25/hr.), with plentiful parking just a short walk away; Larry Hardy parking structure ($10 special event parking per entry) is also available. Metered parking is free after 6pm.
Featured Entertainers, Vendors & Nonprofits:
August 2nd:
- Street Sale Merchants: 50 businesses!
- The Ampersands
- 3-D Chalk Street Art by David Zinn
- Balloon Artist Tina W.
- Deep Blue Water Samba School
- Caricaturist Jill J.
- Old Town Playhouse Young Company
- Tilt Think Improv
- Willow Bloom’s Face Paint
- Stand Out Stilting
- Boba Delish
- Cherry Republic
- Mi Pets Treat Truck
- Nate’s Best Kettle Corn
- Why Knot Pretzels and Hotdogs
- American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
- Bay Area Transportation Authority
- Citizens’ Climate Education – Grand Traverse Chapter
- Disability Network Northern Michigan
- Evergreen Community Group
- Foster Care Regional Resource Team
- Girl Scouts of Michigan Shore to Shore
- International Affairs Forum at Northwestern Michigan College
- MDHHS Foster Home Licensing
- MSU Federal Credit Union
- Northwest Michigan Health Services, Inc. (NMHSI)
- Thomas Judd Care Center, Munson Healthcare
- Traverse City Lions Club
August 9th:
- JazzNorth8 live music
- Allie Kessel live music
- Balloon Artist Tina W.
- LUXBODY HIIT Circuit Challenge
- Old Town Playhouse: songs from “Waitress”
- TC Double Bubble
- Willow Bloom’s Face Paint
- Stand Out Stilting
- Boba Delish
- Cherry Republic treats
- Mi Pets Treat Truck
- Nate’s Best Kettle Corn
- Rocket Fizz
- Alzheimer’s Association – Great Lakes Chapter
- American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
- Bay Area Transportation Authority
- Citizens’ Climate Education – Grand Traverse Chapter
- Crooked Tree Arts Center – Traverse City
- Disability Network Northern Michigan
- Evergreen Community Group
- Generations Ahead
- Girl Scouts of Michigan Shore to Shore
- International Affairs Forum at Northwestern Michigan College
- League of Women Voters
- The Malinois Foundation/Dog Training Elite of Northern Michigan (skateboarding dogs!)
- Moms Demand Action
- MSU Federal Credit Union
- National Writers Series
- Northwest Michigan Health Services, Inc. (NMHSI)
- Paddle Antrim
- TC Paw
- TC Track Club
- Thomas Judd Care Center, Munson Healthcare
- Traverse City Lions Club
Volunteer for Friday Night Live
Love our dynamic, lively downtown? Help it shine! Friday Night Live thrives on volunteers like YOU. Be the heartbeat of the event, ensuring a smooth experience for vendors and attendees.
- Make a Difference: Your efforts power this community celebration!
- Be Part of the Fun: Experience the magic firsthand, all while playing a key role.
- Gain Skills: Develop event management & team-building talents!
We need help with:
- Set-up/Breakdown
- Activity Management
- Vendor Relations
- …and more!
Every role matters. Sign up today & keep Downtown TC strong!