First Friday Market & Movie at Moore Square: Inside Out 2 Under the Stars
Local eats, lawn games & Pixar-powered feelings.
Shannon
July 30, 2025
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Get ready to feel all the feels. Moore Square’s First Friday Market & Movie Night is back Aug 1, and Inside Out 2 is taking the lawn by storm (or joy, or anxiety—you’ll see). Come early (around 5PM) for live music from Ellie Manfreda, food trucks, field games, and a market full of local gems. Movie starts at 7:30PM, but good spots go fast.
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