The season of giving begins with First Friday on November 7th in beautiful downtown The Dalles from 5-8 pm. We are celebrating those who serve with specials before Veterans Day including a number of activities and events throughout downtown including food and drink offerings, in store discounts and pre holiday sales.

The Dalles City Council meeting delivered a string of good news Monday, from $20 million in airport investments and new hangar construction to trail upgrades, volunteer projects, and major community fundraising.

Main Street First Friday is back for some Hot August Nights this Friday, August 1st, in beautiful downtown The Dalles. Join our businesses after hours as they stay open late and bring the heat with live music, food & drink deals, and business discounts starting at 5 pm.

Main Street First Friday is Celebrating Summer this month as we kick off the hot weather season with Dads, Grads and all things summer. Join us downtown starting Friday evening for late openings at your favorite shops as well as hot eats and cool treats. The fun starts at 5 pm with a variety of music, specials, promotions and activities.

What’s up The Dalles now has two formats to use - the traditional podcast found on your favorite platforms and this new written recap for a quick read: Learn all about the changing face of downtown The Dalles—celebrating economic developments, previewing First Friday events, and addressing challenges in the retail supply chain.

Main Street First Friday is back this week Friday April 4th with another great night of specials, live music, sales and new vendors for our Spring Release!

We take it outdoors in the wilds of downtown retail in The Dalles this week with Skookum Outfitter’s Allison Turner as we get the lowdown on upcoming events from TD Main Street’s Cynthia Kortge and a debrief on that delicious Chocolate Crawl and a quick kibosh on the rumor that Rite Aid is closing.

Downtown The Dalles was buzzing with energy Friday night as chocolate lovers indulged in the annual Chocolate Crawl, the first First Friday event of the year hosted by The Dalles Main Street. 

The Dalles Main Street is excited to announce the first First Friday of the new year, our annual Chocolate Crawl, set to take place Friday, February 7th from 4-7 pm in historic downtown The Dalles. This event is full of sweet treats for all of the special people in your lives as a variety of shops offer extended hours, discount deals, and delicious food and beverages just in time for Valentine’s Day. This year the Chocolate Crawl will feature all of your favorite locations!

This week,  Steve Light of Freebridge Brewing brings the Dirty Juicy news with The Dalles Main Street's Cynthia Kortge in a discussion of all things downtown TD and, of course, beer and pizza.  Hear about Federal Street Plaza plans, coming local events, new businesses and people and places that make TD great. 

Join The Dalles Main Street’s Cynthia Kortge and Lindsay Giamei in this week’s Podcast of What’s Up The Dalles. Learn about the festive list of Christmas happenings in downtown TD and get an update on all the collaborations occurring at The Workshop. Coffee, Cupcakes and DIY!

Join The Dalles Main Street’s Cynthia Kortge and Hannah Mapes as they discuss the upcoming holiday season, new businesses downtown The Dalles and all the latest news.

In collaboration with the Mural Fest this year, The Dalles Main Street will bring back their beloved fundraising event Main Street Uncorked with a Wine Walk throughout historic downtown The Dalles. Get your passport now as Adventist Health sponsors the event which starts with an unveiling of the latest piece of local art!

Some creative minds will put a cool new twist on The Dalles Downtown on Monday, Jan. 11. Just watch for Joe Gibson’s cranes and swinging neon signs.

The Dalles Main Street is having a Shop Local Holiday Campaign for the months of November and December! Once a week starting next Tuesday, November 10th, we will hold weekly drawings for gift bags. We hope to have two to three winners a week! Gift bags will include prizes like gift cards, merchandise, discounts to local businesses, and special deals!!