Alton Main Street presents First Fridays, a late-night art and shopping experience which spans the Downtown Alton district. This event is held on the First Friday of October, November and December, providing you with an opportunity to check out new shops and visit familiar favorites to experience great specials at each business. This year's dates are October 3, November 7 & December 5! Participants are offering a variety of discounts, refreshments, and giveaways. Everyone who has their passport stamped at a minimum of 8 locations will be entered to win a $100 gift certificate to any participating location. Find "Where’s Wadlow" hidden at one of the locations to win a $100 gift certificate! Free parking is available in the lot next to FLOCK Food Truck Park & Bar, located at 210 Ridge Street, and a free shuttle bus will be provided from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m., running a continuous loop between all participating locations.