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

Sips & Self Care

Green Bee, The 108 West Washington Street, Goshen, IN, United States

Join us for a soul-soothing experience where you can: Sip on a variety of aromatic teas, carefully selected by Bralys Provisions to tantalize your taste buds and calm your mind. […]

$25

Fuel before/during/after your Ride

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

Woodlawn's Small Group is hosting The Window's First Friday Fundraising Dinner! Menu includes Haystacks and Oreo Pudding!!! Friday, June 7, 2024 4:30pm - 7:30pm

$5 – $10

Where’s Waldo?

Anna Flora Co. 211 South Main Street, Goshen, United States

Find Waldo out on the streets during Goshens First Friday event in June for a chance to win prizes, promotional offers and discounts at Anna Flora Co!

Free

Meet the Author | June First Friday

Fables Books 215 South Main Street, Goshen, IN, United States

Fables Books will host James Pauley Jr., author of Bumpy Rides and Soft Landings, from 6–8 pm for an Author Meet & Greet. Pauley's memoir is full of humorous and […]

Goshen Brewing Co. 9 year Anniversary Party!

Goshen Brewing Company 315 West Washington Street, Goshen, IN, United States

Special beer releases including Bourbon Barrel Aged Monk's Bread doppelbock. The kitchen and BBQ Trailer will be whipping up some great food specials along with giveaways! The Vinyl Wagon will […]

Free

Festival of Hope

Goshen Brewing Company 315 West Washington Street, Goshen, IN, United States

Join Center for Healing & Hope and Goshen Brewing Company for the fourth annual Festival of Hope! Live music, free kids activities, Saca Los taco truck, Tropicana ice cream truck, […]

Free

Festival de Esperanza

Goshen Brewing Company 315 West Washington Street, Goshen, IN, United States

¡Únete el Centro de Salud y Esperanza y a la Goshen Brewing Company para el cuarta anual Festival de Esperanza! Música en vivo, actividades para niños gratuitas, camión de tacos […]

Free

Ride-A-Bike Returns to ADEC!

ADEC 114 E Lincoln Ave, Goshen, IN, United States

This year, ADEC’s annual fundraising event will sound very familiar to our community as we are bringing back many features of the once 40+ year fundraiser, Ride-A-Bike, and will once […]

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

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