Hometown Holiday | December First Fridays
Friday, December 4, 5 – 9 p.m.
Holiday revelers throughout Elkhart County (and beyond) join together to celebrate the holiday season by singing carols with friends and neighbors along Main Street, and joining in for the public tree lighting ceremony at 6:30 p.m. on West Washington in Downtown Goshen!
Entertainment
Young gift-givers learn how to make their own, heartfelt presents at ‘make-a-gift’ stations provided by participating local retailers, kids can get free photos taken with Santa, and Goshen’s picturesque downtown is energized with tempting dining and shopping deals!
Our events operate with the love and help of many volunteers and sponsors. Join us!
Food and Drink
There’s no shortage of sweetness in downtown Goshen. Seasonal foods, drinks, sweets, and treats (Christmas cookies, anyone?) are on the menu at participating eating and drinking establishments.
Family Activities
Downtown businesses are hosting free activities for the youngest gift-givers in your family – ornament making, gingerbread making, and Christmas movies are just some of the fun planned for kids at locations throughout downtown.
Don’t forget about FREE Photos with Santa at Fables Books from 5 to 8 p.m.!
Downtown Business Promotions
Find gifts for each person under $30 at participating stores, and be sure to check out these other great promotions. You can find something for everyone on your list in Downtown Goshen!
Thank you Light Parade 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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