Treat Yourself | March First Fridays

Friday, March 3, 5 – 9 p.m.

For March First Fridays, more is MORE! Discover an indulgent treat to help you make it through to the end of the season with the help of Goshen’s downtown merchants. Indulge in a heaping helping of decadent food or drink, or pick up one of the over-the-top, only-for-you retail specials are sure to spark joy even while winter lingers.

Food features are “big” plate-focused, highlighting the most decadent menu items and one-night-only, over-the-top specials.

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Entertainment

Hop from shop to shop, and experience an abundance of goodness from participating stores. Fill your heart with some extra joy by indulging in a special treat.

Food and Drink

Looking for a BIG treat? Participating eateries feature the BIGGEST, most DECADENT items on their menus. Some are offering one-night-only specials.

 

Venturi Pizza
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Kids Activities

Each month, select merchants host kids’ activities in stores. Times are generally 5 – 8 p.m. unless otherwise noted – or until supplies run out!

  • ADEC (114 East Lincoln)
    Join us for games, crafts, and a fun photo backdrop
  • Fables Books (215 South Main)
    Create and color your own bookmark to celebrate reading
  • The Imagination Spot (111 East Washington)
    Decorate your own treat bag
  • I M SHE (121 South Main)
    Create your very own Snail Pal
  • The Nut Shoppe (204 South Main)
    Get a free treat for your treat bag

 

Downtown Business Promotions

Once in a while, it’s ok to indulge in a special treat just for you. Goshen merchants highlight treat-yourself items to help you make it through winter’s end.

Fables

March Member Promotions

Ukrainian Borsch

Jojo's Pretzels 136 South Main Street, Goshen, IN, United States

Every year for the past two years, we have brewed delicious Borsch soup to support Ukrainian orphans in the wake of the ongoing war in Ukraine. This year we are […]

The Window’s Salvadoran First Friday Dinner

Window, The 223 South Main Street, Goshen, IN, United States

Come join us for the annual Salvadoran Puposas dinner with cabbage salad, and rice pudding. December 6th 4:30pm - 7:00pm. Get there before we sell out! Adults - $10 Under […]

$5 – $10

2024 Michiana Holiday Pottery Tour

Goshen Theater 216 South Main Street, Goshen, IN, United States

The Holiday Michiana Pottery Tour is slated for December 6th from 5-9 PM at the historic Goshen Theater ballroom in downtown Goshen. This year's event will feature dozens of regional […]

Wizards of Winter Concert

Goshen Theater 216 South Main Street, Goshen, IN, United States

THE WIZARDS OF WINTER bring their musical intensity, stage theatrics, and holiday fun to Goshen Theater in this fun-filled Christmas Holiday Rock Experience for the Whole Family. THE WIZARDS OF […]

$20 – $50

Thank you March First Fridays Sponsors!

City of Goshen, Indiana Goshen HealthMiller PoultryCommunity Foundation of Elkhart CountyElkhart County CVB
Globe Radio 91.1 FMFroggy 102.7Goshen Chamber of CommerceGoshen TheaterThe Goshen NewsThe Electric BrewPizzeria Venturi
Wine and Chocolate Tour | February First Fridays | Downtown Goshen, Indiana
Wine and Chocolate Tour | February First Fridays | Downtown Goshen, Indiana
Wine and Chocolate Tour | February First Fridays | Downtown Goshen, Indiana
Wine and Chocolate Tour | February First Fridays | Downtown Goshen, Indiana

Downtown Goshen Inc. and First Fridays are here to celebrate Goshen and the wonderful arts and community that we share. That means that if you attend an event in downtown Goshen, your image might appear in a future celebration of that event or a promotion of one of our future events. This is because our community is the most essential part of First Fridays! We pride ourselves in being an organization that celebrates everyone and will do our best to present you in the best way possible. We are incredibly proud and happy that you enjoy our events and that you are part of our fantastic community! Thank you for joining us at First Fridays and having fun in downtown Goshen.

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