First Friday's May-November
📅 Date: Friday's May-November 2025
🕡 Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 Location: Artisan Alley (beside Orr Street Studios), Columbia, MO
Step into the vibrant energy of Columbia’s First Fridays with FREEAIR Books!
Join us in the Artisan Alley for a literary pop-up experience where books meet community. Discover fresh stories, browse our curated collection of indie and local reads, and connect with fellow book lovers in a cozy, art-filled setting.
Whether you're stopping by between gallery visits or staying for the evening, FREEAIR Books offers the perfect blend of words, warmth, and local culture.
The Market at Serendipity Pop-Up
📅 Dates: Sundays – July 27, August 24th, September 21, and November 23, 2025
🕘 Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Location: Serendipity Salon and Gallery Market Booth (Columbia, MO)
Join FREEAIR Books for a series of seasonal Sunday pop-ups at the Serendipity Market!
We'll be there with handpicked reads, local author features, and rotating themes that shift with the seasons. Whether you’re hunting for your next favorite book, a meaningful gift, or just a great conversation, our table has something for every reader.
Rain or shine, come shop small, support local, and connect through story.
Follow @freeairbooks for updates, sneak peeks, and special announcements for each date!
Read Between the Wines
📅 Date: Tuesday, September 30, 2025
🕡 Time: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
📍 Location: Serendipity Salon and Gallery
Join us for a one-of-a-kind evening celebrating stories, wine, and community!
FREEAIR Books invites you to a unique Book Tasting experience, where literature meets flavor in the most delightful way. We’ll be tasting 5–6 carefully selected wines, each paired with an equally compelling book. As you sip, enjoy live readings of book excerpts that bring each story to life.
This event is a fundraiser to support K-12 Authors!