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.
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.
- Look for the Rulli’s on Wheels and Wiener Shack food trucks in front of Goshen Theater
- Constant Spring (219 South Main)
Today we’re featuring our Neumann Reuben - Goshen Theater (216 South Main)
Our bar and concessions are open - The Nut Shoppe (204 South Main)
Chocolate hearts, turtles, peanut butter cups, and more - Maple City Market (314 South Main)
Get 20% off our Seattle Chocolate - Shirley’s Gourmet Popcorn (106 North Main)
Try our Mint Chocolate Chocolate Chip popcorn - Table at 108 (108 North Main)
Try our Tiramisu for dessert - Venturi (123 East Lincoln)
Our Pizza al Giulio is a nutella stuffed crust topped with mascarpone
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.
March Member Promotions
Ukrainian Borsch
Jojo's Pretzels 136 South Main Street, Goshen, IN, United StatesEvery 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… Continue Reading Ukrainian Borsch
Warm Up with Garden City
Come in from the cold and warm up with us on January 2nd! Enjoy complimentary coffee, hot cocoa, and treats. If you're not in a rush, stay a while in… Continue Reading Warm Up with Garden City
Fire and Ice Bowl
Window, The 223 South Main Street, Goshen, IN, United StatesThe Window will be graced with the participants from the Ice Bowl making and serving Chili, Cornbread, and Cookies from 4:30pm - 7:30pm on January 3rd. All the proceeds will… Continue Reading Fire and Ice Bowl
Warm Up at Goshen Theater
Goshen Theater 216 South Main Street, Goshen, IN, United StatesStop in at Goshen Theater to warm up on January 3rd! We'll have Hot Cocoa and Popcorn will be available for sale and we'll have tables and chairs to sit… Continue Reading Warm Up at Goshen Theater
Fire and Ice at the Museum!
The Goshen Historical Society will be serving hot chocolate and cookies during Fire and Ice on First Friday in January 2025. The public is also invited to tour the restored… Continue Reading Fire and Ice at the Museum!
Meet the Author | January First Fridays 2025
Fables Books 215 South Main Street, Goshen, IN, United StatesJoin us during Downtown Goshen's Fire & Ice Festival for an evening of warmth, creativity, and community right here at Fables Books! 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM | First Friday… Continue Reading Meet the Author | January First Fridays 2025
Chili Time at the Co-op!
Maple City Market 314 South Main Street, Goshen, IN, United StatesGoshen’s Fire and Ice Festival! Warm up with the Co-op’s award winning CHILI! The Deli will have both Regular and Vegan options. And as alway, we’ll have warm drinks and… Continue Reading Chili Time at the Co-op!
Exvangelical and Beyond Author Talk & Book Signing with Blake Chastain
Fables Books 215 South Main Street, Goshen, IN, United StatesJoin us for an insightful evening with Blake Chastain, author of Exvangelical & Beyond: How American Christianity Went Radical and the Movement That’s Fighting Back. Chastain—pioneer of the #Exvangelical movement… Continue Reading Exvangelical and Beyond Author Talk & Book Signing with Blake Chastain
Author Talk & Book Signing with Bob Johnson
Fables Books 215 South Main Street, Goshen, IN, United StatesJoin us at Fables Books for an evening with award-winning short story writer Bob Johnson, author of the blistering debut collection, The Continental Divide. This compelling series of 14 tales… Continue Reading Author Talk & Book Signing with Bob Johnson
Thank you March 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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