First Friday Market & Movie Night: Royal Treats, Blankets, and The Princess Diaries
A free downtown evening fit for a queen (or at least someone with snacks).
Shannon
November 01, 2025
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Polish your tiara and pack a picnic blanket — The Princess Diaries is taking over Moore Square on Nov. 7 from 5–9 PM. Expect food trucks, local vendors, karaoke, and free field games before the movie begins at 6:30 PM. It’s the kind of wholesome chaos Mia Thermopolis herself would love. Pro tip: the lawn fills up fast, so arrive early to claim your royal turf.
This isn’t sponsored by Genovian pears or tiara polish (we’d tell you if it was). We just really love a good outdoor movie. (Just so you know: Sponsored content in our newsletter is always marked with “*”).
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🎸 This Week: Chase Matthew | Country
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