First Friday, September 4th

First Friday September 4th has twenty participating downtown locations with events beginning at 4 PM and stretching until 2 AM, with something for everyone in the family. Environment Canada is promising a beautiful summer day, perfect for strolling outdoors through beautiful downtown Sarnia!
Live Music and Dancing with the Fealers 7:30 – 11 PM
All are welcome – No cover
286 Front Street North
Live Music with Dan + Jef 5:00 – 8:00 PM
265 Front St N. Doors are open around back
Free parking on the north ramp
Community Hymn Sing 6 to 7 PM
Come out and sing favourite gospel songs in our historic sanctuary!
Everyone is welcome to this free event
261 Christina St. N.
Live Music with Josh Douwes 7:30 – 10:30 PM
229 Christina St. N.
Live Music with Bil Eldridge
Classic Modern Rock
8:30 – 11:30 PM
226 Front St N.
Zhan Zhang: 11059 Cuts Opens
Zhan Zhang is a Toronto and Shanghai based visual artist whose soft sculptures, paper installations, and video works evoke a fragile, dreamlike atmosphere suspended between memory and materiality.
Focus: Black and White still on view
Teens across Lambton County have been exploring the power of light, shadow, and storytelling through this year’s Teen Photo Contest theme, “Black and White.”
The Teen Photo Contest is a community arts initiative presented in partnership with Lambton County Library, the Judith & Norman Alix Art Gallery, and Lambton College.
Open until 9 PM on First Friday
147 Lochiel Street
Sunset Sessions 9:00 – 11:30 PM
with DJ Nickblends
Scottish Gastropub
170 Christina St N
Regular Box Office Hours Return after Labour Day
Tuesday – Friday 11 AM – 5 PM
519-344-7469
168 Christina St. N.
FIRST FRIDAY CORNER MARKET 5 – 8 PM
Small businesses, big talent — join us for an evening of local vendors and friendly faces at our First Friday Corner Market.
169 Christina St. N.
Blind Date with a Book
4:00 – 8:00 PM
182 Front St N
Original artwork and prints
Open until 8 PM
Regular Hours: Tue – Sat 10 AM – 5 PM
172 Front St. N.
✨ Manifest ✨ 6 – 8 PM / $25
YOUTH & FAMILY PROGRAM
A Practical Magic inspired evening full of Margarita mocktails, arts & crafts, Practical Magic trivia, and good energy.
155 Front Street North
Karaoke from 9 PM – midnight
Open till 2 AM
143 Christina Street North
BACK 2 SCHOOL ART CAFE 5 – 9 PM
Meet the LKDSB Trustee Candidates
WHAT’S ON THE MENU?
Create a Clay Leaf Pendant – $15
Try our Colouring Buffet – $10
Open to All Ages
Refreshments & snacks available for purchase.
CREATE FOR A CAUSE: Collecting Back to School Supplies for those in need.
137 Christina St N
Cheryl’s Garden Creations offering free samples of her locally sourced & handmade preserves.
Churis Bread Artisanal Bakery products available with free sourdough samples.
First Friday Special: French Vanilla Ice Cream with Cheryl’s Preserves, $4/cup.
Showcasing 50+ Local Artisans
Items from home décor to jewellery plus locally grown flowers!
Downtown Market Open First Friday Until 9 PM
140 Christina Street North
Live dinner jazz with Torrie Seager 5 – 8 PM
Reservations recommended
Now open for lunch on Fridays! 11:30am – 2pm
165 Cromwell St
All Ages Open Mic
Hosted by Marlon Pennant
6pm to 9pm
100 Christina Street North
Make of the Month: Pencil Case
Use the laser cutter!
Already full! Book early next month at
Sarnia Library LCLibrary
124 Christina St. S.
Two Exhibtions Opening 6 – 9 PM
Art by our Volunteers
Children’s Art by The Art House – Sarnia summer campers
Pop-in Performance by the Resolution Quartet
Meet the Sarnia Photographic Club on the lawn
The Lawrence House Centre for the Arts
127 Christina St. S.
OPEN HOUSE 6-10 PM
FEATURING LIVE MUSIC
Iron Eagles Gyms
140 Front St. S. Unit A
Businesses Open Late
FLASH SALE / 2 – 7
$80 FOR 1 or $140 FOR 2
234 FRONT ST. N
149a Christina St N
Open until 7:00 PM
132 Front St. N.