Downtown Kinston Revitalization

Downtown Kinston Revitalization DKR has brought a new vibe and new life to downtown. Downtown living is growing, our nighttime vibe is diverse, and more is coming soon.
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DKR is a an affiliate Main Street program with Main Street America. Pride of Kinston is a nonprofit organization founded in 1984 with a mission of leading, promoting and celebrating the revitalization of Kinston's downtown.

06/19/2026

This is what community looks like. Live music. Friends. Families. Kids dancing. Neighbors catching up.
Just another great night in Downtown Kinston for Block & Roll. Thank you to The Switch and Patrick Bliss and of course to all of our sponsors! This was not possible without you.

We will see you for one last, big, final Block & Roll Friday, July 3rd with Breadwine and Blooze Band. 7pm.

Bojangles Lenoir Community College CRB Water Planet Fitness Sugar Hill Pizzeria Plaza Del Mariachi

06/19/2026
06/18/2026

Block and Roll with The Switch happening right now!

06/18/2026
The 200 block of Herritage Street is closed. The Switch hits this stage at 7pm. Patrick Bliss on the patio at 5pm. Head ...
06/18/2026

The 200 block of Herritage Street is closed. The Switch hits this stage at 7pm. Patrick Bliss on the patio at 5pm. Head downtown after work!

TODAY IS THE DAY! Don't miss it! See you downtown!*Note*The 200 block of Herritage Street will close at 2pm.
06/18/2026

TODAY IS THE DAY! Don't miss it!
See you downtown!

*Note*
The 200 block of Herritage Street will close at 2pm.

Thank you Kinston Public Services for installing the benches in the All-American City Park!
06/17/2026

Thank you Kinston Public Services for installing the benches in the All-American City Park!

06/17/2026

The Switch is coming to downtown this Thursday, June 18th for night 3 of Block & Roll! The fun starts at 5pm with Patrick Bliss on the patio at The Proof and The Switch will hit the herritage street stage at 7pm. Come early, bring the kids get dinner downtown and let's Block & Roll!

Thank you to all of our sponsors:
Bojangles Lenoir Community College CRB Water Sugar Hill Pizzeria Planet Fitness Stallings Plumbing, Heating and Air.

*PLEASE NOTE*
The 200 block of Herritage Street will close on Thursday, June 18th at 2pm.

06/16/2026

2 days away from Block & Roll! Head downtown this Thursday, June 18th for The Switch!

Patrick Bliss will open on the patio at The Proof Kisnton at 5pm. Come eat, shop, drink and listen to an incredible band!

Thanks to all of our sponsors - Bojangles Lenoir Community College CRB Water Stallings Plumbing, Heating & Air, Planet Fitness Sugar Hill Pizzeria.

Address

327 North Queen Street
Kinston, NC
28501

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+12525256144

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