First Fridays to begin in Fallbrook May 3

A new event is coming to downtown Fallbrook.

In an effort to boost business and bring more shoppers to Main Street, “Fallbrook First Fridays in the Village” will begin May 3 and continue throughout several dates in the summer.

Shop owners will stay open late until 7 p.m. so customers have time to shop after work and enjoy all that downtown has to offer. Merchants plan to have specials or treats offered, but the details are still being worked out, Lila MacDonald, CEO at Fallbrook Chamber of Commerce, said.

MacDonald said the main intent is to allow people who work until 5 p.m. a chance to disco...