Last Friday in Clayton

09/25/2026

09/25/2026

The weekend has officially arrived and we are ready to JAM with you!
Last Friday in Clayton brings live music from 7 - 9 pm & Saturday 8 - 11 pm with our resident band Crucial Fiya!
Join us Crescendo.Clayton for some incredible food, live music and fun for all.
Hope to see you in Downtown Clayton, NC

09/24/2026

“The price of freedom is high. And it’s the price I’m willing to pay.” 🇺🇸
❤️🤍💙
Join us for Last Friday in Clayton and visit with Captain America from 5pm-6:30pm!
Bring the family and join the fun. It’s going to be a blast. Don’t be afraid to dress as your favorite superhero! 🤩

09/23/2026

ONE LAST ROUND FOR SUMMER. ☀️🍹

This Friday, Downtown Clayton is going out with a bang for our Last Friday Farewell Summer Party.

There’s a LOT happening, so grab some friends and make a night of it.

🎶 LIVE MUSIC

Crescendo
7–8pm • illoh
8–9pm • Sarah Kohrs

LaDiDa
7–9:30pm • Josh Colton on the patio

First Street Tavern
7–10pm • Aliyah Daughtry
9pm–Midnight • DJ Sweet Tea Dance Party

Clayton Rocks
8–11pm • William & The Derelicts

Elixir VI
Robert Hunter, featured on NBC’s The Voice

🛍️ POP-UPS + MARKETS

Odd One Out
Four Track Records
Cool Cat Crochet
Unsanctioned Rehearsal Society

Revival 1869
The Violet Raven • Crystals + Tarot Readings
Magic Alley Treats

🍹 PARTIES + SPECIALS

Revival 1869
Tiki Party. Loud Hawaiian shirts, bright florals and gloriously over-the-top luau attire encouraged.

Elixir VI
Get an early taste of their brand-new fall cocktail menu.

First Street Tavern
Open at 3pm for drinks + dinner before the music starts.

🦸 FOR THE KIDDOS

Jones Cafe
5–6:30pm • Meet Captain America!
Costumes encouraged.

And that’s just what we know about so far.

Come early. Eat somewhere local. Grab a drink. Shop around. Catch some music. Stay late.

Let’s give summer one last send-off.

Last Friday in Clayton • Farewell Summer
Friday, September 25

09/23/2026

Clayton, this is a Last Friday you don’t want to miss. 🍂

This Friday, Robert Hunter, featured on NBC’s The Voice, takes the stage at Elixir VI for a night of live music in Downtown Clayton.

And since fall has officially arrived, we figured we’d give you another reason to come early…

🍸 Be among the first to try our new fall cocktail menu before its official release.

09/21/2026

08/28/2026

08/28/2026

The weekend is on tap in Downtown Clayton!

Tonight brings us the last summer edition of Last Friday in Clayton ! Check out the Last Friday page for all the happenings around Downtown Clayton, and don’t miss the Night Market on the Square from 6-9pm in Horne Square.

Stop by Midtown Clayton for the Midtown Luau starting at 6pm.

Looking for an interactive show? Head over to The Clayton Center and catch the PLUS Dueling Pianos - Road Show tonight starting at 7pm.

Then, keep the weekend going tomorrow with the Clayton Farm and Community Market from 9 AM–1 PM.

Make a day of it Downtown! Try a lunch spot you’ve never visited, grab drinks with friends, browse a few local shops, or simply enjoy some time together. ❤️

There’s always something new to discover Downtown. Come spend your weekend with us!