Hometown Holiday | December First Fridays

Friday, December 6, 5 – 9 p.m.

The entire community comes together in Downtown Goshen to celebrate the holiday season. Sing carols with friends and neighbors on Main Street, and join in to light the tree on West Washington at 6:30 p.m.!

Children’s photos with Santa are free, and young gift-givers are invited to make their own presents at ‘make-a-gift’ stations provided by participating local retailers.

End the evening at the Holiday Market for a chance to warm up and observe the many wonderful holiday artisans!

Scenes from the 2023 Hometown Holiday event

Entertainment

Seasonal foods, drinks, sweets, and treats (Christmas cookies, anyone?) are on the menu at participating eating and drinking establishments.

The main event—the Hometown Holiday community tree lighting ceremony at the corner of Main and West Washington—commences at 6:30 p.m.

Our events operate with the love and help of many sponsors and volunteers. Join us!

Food and Drink

There’s no shortage of sweetness in downtown Goshen. Enjoy holiday favorites featured by downtown eating establishments. 

Scenes from the 2023 Hometown Holiday event
Scenes from the 2023 Hometown Holiday event

Pictures with Santa

Kids can take their photos with Santa for free at Fables Books (215 South Main) from 5 – 8 p.m.!

 

FREE Kids Activities

Downtown businesses are hosting free activities for the youngest gift-givers in your family – ornament making, cookie decorating, and gnome painting are just some of the fun planned for kids at locations throughout downtown.

    Downtown Business Promotions

    There are affordable options for every person in your family in downtown Goshen. Find gifts for each person under $30. While you shop, take advantage of $5 and $10 Coupons offered by select merchants.

    Soapy Gnome at the Holidays

    Thank you December First Fridays Sponsors!

    City of Goshen, Indiana
    Elkhart County CVBJayco, Inc.Community Foundation of Elkhart County
    Globe Radio 91.1 FMFroggy 102.7Eyedart Creative StudioEA Pro MusicGoshen NewsBoys and Girls Club of Elkhart CountyFriends of the PumpkinvineGoshen Parks and RecreationGoshen CollegeInterra Credit Union
    VenturiThe Electric BrewGoshen Chamber of Commerce
    Scenes from the 2023 Hometown Holiday event
    Scenes from the 2023 Hometown Holiday event
    Scenes from the 2023 Hometown Holiday event
    Scenes from the 2023 Hometown Holiday event

    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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