Date Night | February First Fridays
Friday, February 6, 5 – 9 p.m.
First Fridays plays matchmaker, bringing new and longtime couples together in joy at this unique, high-spirited, and classy First Fridays event. Enjoy a lovely Friday night—and support Goshen businesses and eating + drinking establishments—while searching for First Fridays love in The Maple City.
Date Night Activities
Date Night features wine tasting, dancing, special menus at participating eateries, live music, and activities for families and folks of all ages!
- Before you head out for date night, stop by Maple City Market and drop off your gently used coats for our Love Your Neighbor: Winter Coat Drive. Your donation will help keep a neighbor in need warm this winter. And, as always, you’ll find sweet deals on unique Valentine’s gifts and goodies throughout the store!
- Date Night Flash at Golden Thread Tattoo! Drop in starting at noon to get on the list. Enjoy refreshments while you wait.
- Sip n Shop at ReFind! Shop longer at ReFind while you enjoy a complimentary glass of wine! Be sure to savor the tasting notes of each of these unique wines as you search for the perfect Valentine’s Day outfit.
- Spend time getting to know your Valentine, Galentine, Palentine, or Family & Friends at Fables Books for a Bookstore Date Scavenger Hunt!
- Get your photo taken with that special someone by a professional photographer at Cressy & Everett.
- Enjoy live jazz at the Table @ 108 from 6 to 8 p.m.!
- Write a love letter to Goshen or the Goshen Historical Society! Complete a Valentine or note card stating why you LOVE Goshen or the museum, and be entered to win a prize package filled with goodies!
- Stop by Elephant Bar to end the evening dancing with your friends or special someone to their Friday night DJ, or enjoy some flirtatious competition at the dart boards!
Food and Beverage
Participating downtown stores feature Date Night specials with food and beverage specials. Stop in and warm up with a hot meal or sweet treat before heading back out to find the next adventure!
- The Oreo White Chocolate popcorn from Shirley’s Popcorn is the perfect addition to ANY date night!
- Stop by Common Spirits for a romantic nightcap! Hungry? Enjoy their Goi Ga or Banh Mi specials!
- Drop into Electric Brew for Cilantro Lime or Buffalo Chicken Wings. Pair them with their BLT Salad for an awesome meal!
Kids Activities
Bring the kids along for Date Night! Participating businesses have fun activities for the whole family!
- Stop by Garden City for a fun, family‑friendly Valentine bingo event! Families can enjoy multiple rounds of bingo with small prizes, treats for the kids, and complimentary hot cocoa to keep everyone warm!
Shopping and Promotions
Take advantage of sales and shopping in Downtown Goshen during Date Night!
- Treat yourself or someone special to a scarf, wallet, or jewelry at 20% off from Found.
- From 5-9 p.m. at Catitude Cafe, purchase one cat lounge visit at regular price and get a second visit of equal length for 50% off.
- Enjoy 25% off all jewelry at ONE VILLAGE Fair Trade.
- Take advantage of the pre-season sandal sale at Woldruff’s Footwear and Apparel (25% off in-stock sandals only) or take 25% off Beekman 1802 products. For each Beekman purchase, enter for a chance to win a 5-piece gift set!
- Enjoy 20% off all loose-leaf tea & beeswax candles—perfect for slow sips and soft glows—at Kindred Wool Co.
- Goshen Theater will be open for tours and concessions. Drop in to learn what they have coming up!
- Head to DN3D Prints to check out their new selection!
Thank you Date Night First Fridays Sponsors!
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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