Downtown TD Shops Launch Holiday First Friday With Vendors, Food and Big Discounts

Pizza the Gathering will pop up at Skookum tonight in downtown The Dalles if your looking for a handmade pie while exploring events and shopping discounts for First Friday. Shops will remain open until 7 and 8 p.m.

The Dalles, Ore., Dec. 5, 2025 — Downtown businesses are staying open late tonight for First Friday, offering special prices, extended shopping hours and small-scale celebrations organized by The Dalles Main Street.

This month’s event includes pop-up vendors at The Workshop, 116 E. Second St., featuring Made from Love Stuffies, food from The Wagon Social Club, and Nature’s Bell handmade soaps, among others.

Across the street at Skookum Outfitters, pop-up Pizza The Gathering will be making handmade pies as the shop offers discounts as deep as 50 percent off.

Kaahreena Ochoco, owner of Vibe Consignment at 416 E. Second.

Farther east on Second Street, Kaahreena Ochoco, owner of Vibe Consignment at 416 E. Second, said the shop will host a Free People clothing release as part of its 12 days of “vibeness.” Other businesses are expected to participate in tonight’s activities, including Brick City Games, Herbal Revival, Studio Fit and Wines on Second.