First Fridays in downtown Goshen
On the First Friday of every month - throughout the year - businesses, artists, and entertainers throw a party in downtown Goshen. Hours are generally from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. This month:
Friday, December 4, 2009
First Fridays - Shop Outside the Box
Support your community by shopping at locally-owned stores during the holiday season. Downtown Goshen's retail and services stores offer unique holiday gifts for you business, friends and family!
Avoid the Box Store holiday mayhem - Shop Outside the Box!
Don't miss the lighting of the downtown Christmas tree - 7 p.m. sharp!
@Washington and Main Streets
There will be live music and free hot cocoa and coffee provided by Fish Lake Organic Berry Patch.
View a printer-friendly version of this page.
Check out the following events and promotions for December:
- Entertainment
- Food
- Business promotions
- Kids activities
Where/When |
Description |
Bethany Jazz Ensemble performance |
Come to the heated tent to hear a live performance by Bethany's Jazz Ensemble. Directed by Barb Slagel. Hosted by: Downtown Goshen Inc. |
Lighting of the downtown Christmas tree |
On the corner of West Washington and Main Streets. Start a new family tradition: You won't want to miss the tree lighting with Mayor Kauffman at 7:00 pm sharp! Live music and free hot cocoa and coffee (provided by Fish Lake Organic Berry Patch)! Hosted by: Downtown Goshen Inc. |
GHS Crimsonaires |
The GHS Crimsonaires will be performing at the First Presbyterian Church at 6:30 and 7:45 PM. Hosted by: First Presbyterian Church |
Get your dancing shoes on! |
Come to the Third Floor Ballroom at the Goshen Theater for a fun night of dancing. Sponsored by the Hispanic Council/Concilio Hispano and the "Survival English" classes being taught at Good Shepherd Mennonite Church/Iglesia del Buen Pastor in Goshen. Hosted by: Goshen Theater |
Where/When |
Description |
CVS/pharmacy
|
Hillbilly Hotdogs for a cause! |
Downtown Goshen Inc.
|
Fresh Crèpes/Beignets! |
First United Church of Christ
|
Chicken & Noodle Supper |
Fish Lake Organic Berry Patch
|
Roasted chestnuts |
The Wiener's Circle
|
Dogs! |
When/Where |
Description |
Balloon Express/Merle Norman
|
Book signing: Timmy the Tractor |
Goshen Historical Society Museum
|
Museum gift center |
The Silver Lining
|
Enter to win a FREE item! |
The Wellness Studio
|
Merry Christmas to Me! |
When/Where |
Description |
Eight Select Locations |
Make a Gift Tour Travel from store to store making FREE gifts for the special people in your life: mom, dad, grandma, grandpa, aunts, uncles, teachers & those very special friends. Participating
Businesses: Accents
Framing & Gifts (120 East Washington) Better
World Books (118 East Washington) From
Scratch Pet Bakery (107 West Washington) Gaining
Grounds Coffee House (114 East Lincoln) Home
Again (115 West Jefferson) Jules
Boutique (130 South Main) Salon
J (130 South Main, Suite 2) Ten Thousand Villages (206 South Main) Contact: Questions? Contact Grace at grace@cityonthego.org |
125 South Main Street |
Come see Timmy the Tractor! |
118 East Washington |
First Fridays Kids Book Club Join us for a book reading at 6:30 pm at Better World Books. Goshen City Police Officer Tara Powell will be reading one of her favorite holiday stories! Kids of all ages are welcome to sign up for this special reading program for ages birth on up. Sponsored by Better World Books, Downtown Goshen, Inc., Families First and Goshen Public Library. This month’s books: THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS MERRY CHRISTMAS, CURIOUS
GEORGE HERE COMES SANTA
CLAUS by Jane O'Connor Contact: Questions? Contact Grace at grace@cityonthego.org |
114 East Lincoln Avenue |
Gingerbread Houses |
Fish Lake Organic Berry Patch
212 W. Washington Street
Goshen, IN 46526
The nutritional benefits of fresh fruits, jams and jellies are well documented. All of our seasonal berry varieties are "hand-picked" only when fully ripe to provide you with the very best flavor and healthful diet, rich in vitamins and antioxidants.
Contact information:
Fritz Miller
(574) 533-4747
E-mail us!
Check out our web site.
Business category: Health and Wellness
First Presbyterian Church
215 East Lincoln Avenue
Goshen, IN 46528
Contact information:
Marcia Yost
(574) 533-7845
E-mail us!
Check out our web site.
Business category: Public Service
The Wellness Studio
119 South Main Street
Goshen, IN 46526
The Wellness Studio offers women fitness classes, health and wellness workshops, personal training, and lifestyle counseling and coaching.
Contact information:
Terri Detweiler
(574) 238-5076
E-mail us!
Check out our web site.
Business category: Health and Wellness
First United Church of Christ
110 South 5th Street
Goshen, IN 46528
First United Church of Christ is called to proclaim the Gospel of Christ and the beliefs of the evangelical Christian faith, to maintain the worship of God, and to inspire in all persons a love for Christ, a passion for righteousness, and a consciousness of their duties to God and their fellow human beings. We pledge our lives to Christ and covenant with each other to demonstrate His Spirit through worship, witnessing, and ministry to the needs of the people of this church and the community.
Contact information:
Darla Kauffman
(574) 533-6764
E-mail us!
Check out our web site.
Business category: Public Service
Gaining Grounds Coffee House
114 East Lincoln Avenue
Goshen, IN 46528
ADEC hopes to break down barriers, both physical and attitudinal, for individuals living with a developmental or physical disability. Gaining Grounds is just one of the many ways we hope to accomplish this goal in our community. We invite you to join us in making our vision of a truly inclusive community – where we all have the opportunity to share our skills and talents – a reality.
Contact information:
Steve Germani
(574) 533-4231
E-mail us!
Check out our web site.
Business category: Retail
The Wiener's Circle
Corner of Lincoln Ave and Main St
Goshen, IN
New York style hot dog cart. A big city feel with small town ambiance. Our menu includes The Bacon Dog (hot dog wrapped in bacon), the New Yorker, the Chili Cheese Coney, Our own recipe Mama Mia, Hillbilly Dog, and various chips and Jones sodas!
Located on the corner of Lincoln Avenue and Main Street, Weekdays 10:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
During First Fridays events, located on Washington Street between Main and 5th.
Contact information:
Doug & Jacqueline Murray
(574) 286-6607
E-mail us!
Check out our web site.
Business category: Casual dining
Downtown Goshen Inc.
234 South Main Street, Suite 4
Goshen, IN 46526
Downtown Goshen, Inc. focuses on letting people know just how exciting our city can be. With over 29 downtown festival days and themed events FREE to the public, there’s plenty of opportunity for people to discover the ingenious things Goshen community has to offer.
Contact information:
Gina Leichty
E-mail us!
Check out our web site.
Business category: Public Service
Upcoming promotions:
Troupe Raqs Shuvani Middle Eastern Dance (Fall Art Fest)
Spacious Heart Yoga Demonstration (Fall Art Fest)
The Greencroft Evergreen Singers (Fall Art Fest)
Frequency Theater (Fall Art Fest)
Oktoberfest Bier Garten (Oktoberfest)
All under one tent! Mattern's Butcher Shop & Corner Deli will be serving up homemade sausage and sauerkraut. Constant Spring will have German and fall-flavored beers on tap for your enjoyment. D.J. Mike will be playing festive polka music...a won't want to miss event!
Is this your business? Sign up to edit your information.
Better World Books
118 East Washington Street
Goshen, 46528
New and used bookstore.
Contact information:
Brad and Missy Weirich
(574) 534-1984
E-mail us!
Check out our web site.
Business category: Retail
Accents Framing and Gifts
120 East Washington Street
Goshen, IN 46528
Visit our shop, located in a refurbished garage, and think outside-the-box with our gift selection by regional artists. Jewelry, purses, pottery, journals and many other gifts - each handmade. Sign up for any of our ever-changing selection of creative classes held in our 300 sq. ft. studio space. We specialize in taking care of your custom framing needs: from needlework to diplomas, shadowboxes to prints and everything in between! With over 2600 frame moldings and 600 matting choices on display we look forward to putting the finishing touch on your artwork! Hours: Tuesday through Friday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., and Saturdays 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. (additional times will be posted on our website for after-hour classes) www.artcanthurt.com
Contact information:
Lauren Hodges
(574) 534-5698
E-mail us!
Check out our web site.
Business category: Arts / Entertainment
CVS/pharmacy
410 South Main Street
Goshen, IN 46526
Contact information:
Danielle Yoder
(574) 533-2510
E-mail us!
Check out our web site.
Business category: Retail
Goshen Historical Society Museum
124 South Main Street
Goshen, IN 46526
Our museum features local artifacts of historical importance. Our goal is "To preserve the past for the future".
Contact information:
Earlene Nofziger
(574) 975-0033
E-mail us!
Check out our web site.
Business category: Arts / Entertainment
The Silver Lining
216 South Main Street
Goshen, IN 46526
Find the perfect home decorating piece for your home or dorm room at an affordable price! Handmade jewelry and cards are also available.
Contact information:
Heather Kaufman
Required Field
E-mail us!
Check out our web site.
Business category: Retail
Goshen Theater
216 South Main Street
Goshen, IN 46526
The Goshen theater has the unique opportunity to offers plays, concerts, movies, dance and other events in a beautiful historic building.
Contact information:
Diann Miller, Secretary
(574) 535-0808
E-mail us!
Check out our web site.
Business category: Arts / Entertainment
Balloon Express/Merle Norman
125 South Main Street
Goshen, IN 46526
Variety of gifts for every occasion: gift baskets, plush animals including the ever-popular Beanie Babies by TY, party supplies, collectibles, and balloon bouquets for weddings, birthdays and receptions.
Contact information:
Karen Pletcher
(574) 534-2780
E-mail us!
Check out our web site.
Business category: Retail
