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We’re bringing you a celebration of all things cozy and heart-warming for annual Hygge Fest! Hygge (pronounced hue-gah) is a Danish word for “a quality of coziness and comfortable conviviality that engenders a feeling of contentment or well-being.”
Think candles, woolen slippers, foamy lattes, pastries, chocolate, soup, and flannel blankets.
Enjoy an evening of life’s comforts with specials, promotions, and events in downtown stores and restaurants!
First Fridays Promotions
Art House (211 South Main, 2nd Floor)
Open House
Join Art House to celebrate local artists as they feature their artwork in our space. This quarter’s artist is the talented Sandra Yanice Perez Quintana. Come check out her work, grab a snack, and support local art!
Better World Books (215 South Main)
Game Night
Visit Better World Books with your “Special Someone” during Goshen’s First Friday festivities and sample 5 great 2 player board and cards games in under an hour!
The evening will progress much like speed dating, where players will have 10 minutes when the bell rings to meet a game, learn its theme, play a round or two, and then change tables when the bell rings again!
When you arrive, find an open table featuring one of the following games: The Lady and The Tiger, Lost Cities: Rivals, Patchwork, Onirim, and Unlock. Our trained and friendly event staff will teach you the basics of each game and answer any questions you might have.
If you and your “special someone” learn about each of the 5 games, you’ll receive a 20% coupon off anything in the store!
Cornerstone Christian Fellowship (110 South 5th)
Soup’s on!
Take a break from the cold this Friday and join Cornerstone Christian Fellowship for a hot bowl of soup and cornbread.
They will serve from 5 – 7:30 p.m., or until they run out! Their center and game room will be open until 8 p.m. There is no charge for this event!
The Electric Brew (118 East Washington)
Warm up with us!
The Electric Brew will be hosting a fire pit with hot chocolate and roasted marshmallows for kids 12 and under!
GoDance Studio (113 East Lincoln)
First Fridays Social
Come in and get a 1 on 1 (or 1 on 2 if they are a couple) 10-minute dance lesson for $5 at GoDance studio! Then, stay for the dance party! 7 – 9 p.m. We’ll see you there.
Goshen City Church of the Brethren (203 North 5th)
The Luggage
For this years Hygge Fest, we’re bringing you the soft warm sounds of Jazz played by The Luggage. This group originates from Goshen and is spreading their smooth sounds in an ever-enlarging circle of concert venues. This group is unique since a vibraphone will be one of the instruments along with drums, and a bass. We will be serving sloppy joes and sloppy dogs with a drink. The group will be playing from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., so come enjoy some great food, stay out of the cold, and relax to the sounds of The Luggage.
Ignition Music (120 East Washington)
The Way Down Wanderers
Don’t miss this high-energy percussion, mandolin, guitar, bass, banjo, and fiddle band from Illinois. They create an experience for fans that has sold out shows across the UK and the United States, filling the front rows with fans not just singing along to one tune, but singing along to all of them.
Doors 7PM | Show 7:30PM | $13 GEN | $20 Reserved Seats
Mimsy Toys (123 South Main)
They’re So Cuddly!
At Mimsy toys, we have the best option for cuddling! We have Squishables! We will also be offering 10% off of bath bombs on First Friday. Come check out the fun and nostalgia at Mimsy Toys!
Local Co. 132 (132 South Main)
Open House
Flowers by Phoebe and Thistle + Lace Photography are celebrating all things lovely in a new Valentine’s Day collaboration and we want to invite you to be a part of it!
We are hard at work creating a STUNNING space to shoot Valentine’s Day mini sessions in the new Flowers By Phoebe Collaboration Lab in the upstairs of The Local Co. 132 building. Think insanely grand ceilings, gorgeous natural light, and fabulous floral installations around a vintage couch vibe!
Renovations on the space are in full swing and we’ll be sharing updates of our progress throughout the week with a grand unveiling of the completed space on February 2. Swing by to see the space in person during the First Friday celebrations!
The Painted Finch (118 East Washington)
Local Art
Come doodle with us! Feel free to bring up a warm comforting drink from down at the Brew.
Exercise – Why Tai Chi?
At 7 p.m., join us for a discussion of the benefits of Tai Chi/Qigong then sign up by buying a punch pass for classes.
Art – Check out our local artists’ offerings.
We have jewelry, turned bowls, household goods, furniture, and paintings.
This month we’re also featuring photo art by Danny Graber.
Shirley’s Popcorn (106 North Main)
Get Your Popcorn Here
What Better way to feel Cozy than a fresh bag of popcorn, a fire, and a movie. Swing by Shirley’s to stock up!
Soapy Gnome (111 East Washington)
Fairy Lights
Join us this Friday for a special evening of shopping by fairy lights! We’re open until 9 PM for First Fridays and you better believe we are fully embracing the Hygge theme.
Ten Thousand Villages (206 South Main)
Silent auction, winter wear sale, and hot cocoa tasting
Ten Thousand Villages has loved having this “Village Chandelier” in our window this holiday season and want you to have a chance to take it home. We’re holding a silent auction Friday, Feb 1 from 10 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.!
Enter your bid for this beautiful, unique piece and look around at the new items we have in the store.
To help keep you warm, we’re offering 20% off all winter wear (scarves, hats, mittens, shawls) and a hot cocoa drink tasting with spicy, dark, and regular chocolate mixes.
Everything is always 100% fair trade certified, supporting artisans and entrepreneurs around the world.
The Window (223 South Main)
First Fridays Meal at The Window
The Window’s dinner host for March is The Maples at Waterford Crossing. They are planning a delicious menu of Chicken Parmesan Sandwiches, Waffle Fries and Dessert. As always, we will offer water and coffee. Suggested donation is $9 and we will serve from 4:30 – 7 p.m.