YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio - Summer event season is here and Youngstown is kicking things off with the first "First Friday" event of 2024 featuring live music, family-friendly activities, food and drink specials and much more.

The fun kicks off at 4:00 p.m. with business networking happy hour and various vendors out on Phelps Street.

Live music will kick off at 4:30 on The Summit 330 Stage near Golden String Radio with the Karkosiak Brothers Guitar Duo performing between 4:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. and Caitlin & Company performing from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Meanwhile at The Octave Live Music Cafe, folks can enjoy music with Stepping Out Line Dancing at 5:30 p.m. followed by music from the Octave House Band afterwards.

If music isn't your thing, you can stop at Wean Park where YSU Campus Recreation will be hosting Flag Football. You must be 18 years old or over to participate.

Additionally, the YMCA on North Champion will be providing free weekend passes for anyone with proof of YSU Commencement Attendance.

There will be more live music at the Party on the Lawn at the Youngstown Foundation Amphitheatre on Front Street featuring RDNA. This is part of the Premier Bank Community Event Series.

First Fridays will take place on the first Friday of every month throughout the summer.