Are you an artist, artisan, crafter, or musician interested in participating in First Friday ArtWalk in Downtown Elizabeth City, NC? ArtWalk is a great way to share your work, meet the community, and collaborate with a Downtown business. But there is one important thing to know before you get started: First Friday ArtWalk is an art event, not a vendor event. Artists and musicians must be hosted by a participating Downtown business. What Is First Friday ArtWalk? First Friday A

October's interactive ArtWalk map is live! All the Things is in their new location, and COAST Players from Charlotte's Web will be roaming the area in costume. Map link: https://map.proxi.co/r/vIOoNv_g-zGGVX3pcl-r Details: 2 Souls Wine Bar - Salty Pines Pottery; Crochet Cats; Live music: Rob De, 6:30-9:30pm All The Things - New location! Carolina Cravings; Macrame plant holders; Ghost adoption; Live music with Stir Fried AOA Madrin Studio - Splash Artists show and sale AOA Wa

By Tanya Wiker-Johnson, ECDI Board Member, Promotions Committee In celebration of National North Carolina Day on September 28, we stopped by Kitchen Kuriosities to talk with owner Pam Dwyer about North Carolina-made products, the story behind the shop, its unusual treasures and why supporting downtown businesses matters. There are stores you visit because you know exactly what you need. Then there are stores like Kitchen Kuriosities, where half the fun is discovering somethin

By Tanya Wiker-Johnson, ECDI Board Member, Promotions Committee In honor of National American Business Women’s Day, ECDI is highlighting a local woman whose story is about much more than owning a business. It’s about taking risks, keeping promises, creating community, overcoming doubt, and refusing to quit. Meet Saysha Satterfield of Kin’Folk Axe Throwing. Kin’Folk didn’t begin with a building. It started in July 2021, in the middle of COVID, with a mobile axe throwing trail

By Tanya Wiker-Johnson, ECDI Board Member, Promotions Committee Walk through the doors of the Elizabeth City Pasquotank County Senior Center and you may need to rethink everything you thought you knew about senior centers. There are fitness classes and personal training. Spanish lessons and technology classes. Watercolor, string art and drawing. Pool tables, card games, yoga and social activities. There are day trips to places like casinos, shopping destinations, Jennette’s P

September's interactive ArtWalk map is live! Revitalize Fitness and Bijoux Vibes have their Downtown-iversarys, Water Street Real Estate Group is hosting a Historic Home Tour around the district, and Eclectic Jewelry is having a very special art sale. Map link: https://map.proxi.co/r/vIOoNv_g-zGGVX3pcl-r Details: Pine & Porch Inc. - Artist Laura DeNunzio Tooley’s Tavern at The Boathouse'Tavern - Karaoke 7 pm until closing All The Things - Carolina Cravings Crank's Shoe Repair

By Tanya Johnson-Wiker, ECDI Board Member, Promotions Committee There is something about a great local restaurant that becomes a big deal before their official opening. Downtown Elizabeth City recently welcomed The Grit. Very quickly it became part of the rhythm of our community, a place where coworkers meet for lunch, families stop in after church, visitors discover something worth coming back for, and regulars quickly become familiar faces. For The GRIT, one of downtown Eli

Every First Friday of the month, many art studios and businesses in downtown Elizabeth City are open from 4:00 pm until 7:00 PM-ish for our First Friday ArtWalk! Guest artists along with food and music abound as businesses remain open later and the downtown streets come to life. Come down to see all of our local creativity; stay to dine or sip at one of our independently owned pubs, coffee shops, and restaurant options downtown. August's interactive ArtWalk map is live! We've

Written by Tanya Johnson-Wiker, ECDI Board Member, Promotions Committee, and Downtown Business owner (Madhouse Dance Fit, EC Photo Booth) This Saturday get ready to celebrate National Book Lovers Day on August 9th by visiting one of Downtown Elizabeth City's hidden treasures: The Recycled Reader! Nestled at 606 E. Main Street, The Recycled Reader is more than a bookstore, it's a place where stories, community, and friendships come together. Owned by the incredible husband and

🎨 July 3, 2026 First Friday ArtWalk 🎨 Join us in historic Downtown Elizabeth City this evening from 4:00 PM–7:00 PM for First Friday ArtWalk! Stroll through our downtown, discover local artists, shop unique boutiques, and enjoy our restaurants and drinking spots. Be sure to give a warm welcome to The Windflower Collective Apothecary as they celebrate their Grand Opening during tonight's ArtWalk—you won't want to miss seeing their beautiful new space inside Total Balance Ma

Elizabeth City’s Downtown ArtWalk on June 5, 2026, promises an exciting day filled with creativity, community, and celebration. This year’s event shines a spotlight on two beloved local businesses, Lazzy Frog and Lily Pad Pottery, as they mark their special "Downtowniversary." Explore the interactive map of artists and artisans here! Tips for Enjoying the ArtWalk To make the most of your visit on June 5, consider these practical tips: Wear comfortable shoes as you will be wal

It's the first ArtWalk of the year! Join us and 22 participating businesses hosting artists and artisans! Click here for the map and list of participants!

The biggest ArtWalk of the year starts in just a few hours! Be on the lookout for Santa, support local artists, drink lots of hot chocolate, and enjoy locally-made artisanal goods! Follow the link for the map of the December 2025 First Friday ArtWalk, today from 4-7ish pm: https://map.proxi.co/r/eMeHujBpU-dtnvLYhk4b

First Friday ArtWalk, November 6, 2025, 4:00-7:00 pm, Downtown Elizabeth City NC Join the November First Friday ArtWalk in Downtown Elizabeth City to kick off the holiday season! Explore 38 venues featuring local art and live music, both streetside and on the water. After ArtWalk, enjoy dinner, live music, and entertainment at our restaurants and sipping spots. Catch a free ride with CURB Rides … call or text 252-340-1424 For more info about First Friday ArtWalk, visit the El

October's First Friday ArtWalk has 40 participating locations and even more artists and creators. Click for the map.

Elizabeth City Downtown, Inc. is proud to present Oct-POE-ber, a month-long celebration of the legacy of Edgar Allan Poe.