
Memorial Day Arts Festival — Meet at Pack's Tavern (Indoor Rain Backup)
An afternoon outdoor arts festival fills Pack Square with local artist booths, craft vendors, and food trucks, backed by live music in the middle of downtown. Meet at the park fountain, stroll the festival together, and grab lunch with fellow transplants over Memorial Day weekend.
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