First Friday Market & Movie Night at Moore Square
Wall-E under the stars, food trucks, live music, and local vendors.
Shannon
March 30, 2025
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Looking for easy Friday night plans? Head to Moore Square on April 4 for First Friday Market & Movie Night from 5–9pm. There’ll be food trucks, local vendors, live music starting at 5:30pm, and a free outdoor showing of Wall-E at 7:30pm. Bring a blanket, grab a bite, and enjoy a low-key night under the stars.
Not sponsored—we just like good movies and snacks in the same place. (Just so you know: Sponsored content in our newsletter is always marked with “*”).
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