First Friday Market and Movie

Moore Square Park

News Published 6/3/2026 Updated 9/4/2026

Important Update

Due to extreme heat in the area, we’re adjusting tonight’s Moore Square Movie Night to help keep guests safe and comfortable.

While the market vendor portion of the event will be paused for this evening, the movie will still be shown as planned, and we’ll have food trucks on site along with fun craft activities for all ages.

Guests are encouraged to bring water, stay hydrated, and take advantage of shaded areas throughout the Square.

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Raleigh Parks’ Moore Square, in partnership with @Get2KnowRaleigh, welcomes back the First Friday Market & Movie Night series for the 2026 season.

This free monthly event brings the community together for local vendors, food trucks, live music, and a featured outdoor movie in the heart of downtown Raleigh.

Join us on the first Friday of each month from May through November, with the market and food trucks beginning at 5 p.m., live music at 5:30 p.m., and the movie starting around 7:15 p.m.

2026 First Friday Movie Lineup

June 5 - Puss in Boots: The Last Wish (2022)
July 3 - Hamilton (2020)* "Celebrate America 250!"
(movie will begin at 6 p.m.)
Aug. 7 - Zootopia 2 (2025)
Sept. 4 - Remember the Titans (2000)
Oct. 2 - Ghostbusters (1984)
Nov. 6 - Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009)* (movie will begin at 6:30 p.m.)

Details

Market & Food Trucks: 5 - 9 p.m.
Live Music: 5:30 p.m.
Movie: 7:15 p.m.*
Ages: All
Cost: Free

Presented in partnership with Get 2 Know Raleigh. Movie sponsored by the Downtown Raleigh Alliance.

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