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First Fridays

Where will you be Friday night? Historic Downtown El Cajon is the place to be to fulfill all of your shopping needs! The finest shops bring out their entertainment and specials every first Friday of the month for shoppers everywhere!

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East County Chamber logoThe day starts with the San Diego East County Chamber’s First Friday Breakfast and the rest of the day is filled with specials, activities, and entertainment at participating Downtown El Cajon businesses. Don't miss out on the exciting entertainment, fine dining, and cultural experiences the First Friday of every month in historic Downtown El Cajon.

 

September Specials and Events

East County Chopperz
225 East Main Street

Visit the salon on First Fridays this month and receive 20% off all products (excluding accessories and handbags). East County Chopperz is a full service beauty salon, so make your appointment with one of their talented team members by calling (619) 440-8771, although walk-ins are also welcome.

 

Fantastic Sams
124 West Main Street

In honor of First Fridays, Come check out Fantastic Sams offer for the whole month: $10.99 adult cuts and $9.99 kids cuts to anyone who mentions the First Fridays event when getting a haircut! Enjoy Fantastic Sams' trademark shampoo therapy with every cut. Call (619) 440-0339 to make an appointment.

 

Glamour Girlz Boutique
124 East Main Street

Please join us for First Fridays 5:00 - 9:00 pm on August 6 for friends, food, fashions, and fun! Receive 20% off the entire store. For more information, please call (619) 749-3650.

 

Greek Town Buffet
345 West Main Street

You can always find live belly dancing and music on First Fridays at Greek Town Buffet, El Cajon's taste of the Mediterranean! $10 buffet price all day, seniors 10% off. Children 3-10 years can eat at half price. For additional information, call (619) 441-9708.


Knox House Museum
280 West Park Avenue

Visit the Knox House Museum for a special First Fridays Open House from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. Come in and learn about the lives of settlers who lived in this very area in the days of the early frontier! They will also be serving white wine spritzers and selected tidbits for your enjoyment. For more information call (619) 444-3800.

 

 

Main Tap Tavern
518 East Main Street

Check out First Fridays at Main Tap Tavern with live music and specials! Kahi Lofa's Island Roots Reggae perform at 9:00 pm. Come in for Happy Hour, 4:00 to 6:30 pm for $1 off 16oz drafts, $3 U Call Its, $2 off pitchers, and $5.50 nachos. Also Jäger Bombs for $4.50 all day. Kick back at Main Tap on these hot summer days to enjoy some nice a/c and cooling patio misters too! Call (619) 749-6333 for more information.

 

 

Mangia Bene Ristorante
221 East Main Street

Come in and mention First Fridays at Mangia Bene and get a free mini cannoli with your entrée purchase. Please call (619) 444-6030 for reservations or information.

 

 

New York Bakery
245 East Main Street

New York Bakery is offering free ICEE refills and one free mini Danish with coffee purchases for First Fridays! Check out their daily specials everyday and enjoy some of the free samples that are always available. Call (619) 334-5164.

 

 

Park Place Café
169 East Main Street

Now Open! Stop by for First Fridays and try a delicious salmon sandwich on ciabatta bread - Only $6.00! This lunch special includes your choice of flavored spread, potato or pasta salad, and beverage. Open for breakfast and lunch daily. Carryout and coffee bar also available. Call (619) 440-0400.

 

 

Quiznos Sub
124 West Main Street

Visit the friendly team at Quizno's on First Fridays and enjoy free chips and a regular size drink with purchase of any regular or large, signature, or classic sub sandwich. Call (619) 440-6512.

 

 

Rock-A-Betties Beauty Salon
169 East Main Street

Rock A Betties Beauty Salon is celebrating this First Fridays with some great specials to kick off the summer! Purchase a chemical service and get a free haircut, or get a free deep conditioning with a haircut purchase and enjoy complimentary drinks while you’re there. Call (619) 574-0617 for more information or to make your appointment.

 
 
Trend Setters Salon
118 East Main Street

Trend Setters' amazing First Fridays special for August: FREE hair cut for first-time customers, both women and men! Also offering $10 off any chemical treatment. For First Fridays Call for appointment or for more information at (619) 588-4247.


Contact your favorite Downtown El Cajon restaurant or shop and ask about their First Friday specials! Click here to view the Downtown El Cajon Business Directory.

 

Thank you to the local participating businesses as well as the following partner for making First Fridays possible
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