Let’s get together!
Date Night, Friday, February 6 from 5 to 9 p.m. in downtown Goshen, brings new and longtime couples together in joy for a high-spirited, classy, and fun First Fridays event dedicated to helping Elkhart County residents and First Friday revelers find true love.
Featuring a Sip n Shop experience, dancing, special menus at participating eateries, live music, and special activities for families and friends, Date Night is an exciting way to enjoy The Maple City and support its unique array of businesses and eateries while searching for First Fridays love.
Circle February 6 on your calendar, and join us to celebrate community and enjoy The Maple City at Date Night!
In addition to bringing couples together with an assortment of fun and exciting activities, Date Night presents Goshen shopping and dining specials, and kid-friendly festivities fit for the whole family at participating stores and locations.
Fables Books, at 215 South Main Street, presents “Blind Date with a Book” and encourages First Friday visitors to grab their friends, family, and valentine (or ‘galentine’ and ‘palentine’) and participate in a thrilling Bookstore Date Scavenger Hunt.
Cressy & Everett, 210-A S. Main St., gets into the Date Night spirit by providing a professional photographer to take photos of First Friday revelers and couples, and Found—208 S. Main—makes it easy to find something special for that special someone with 20% off scarves, wallets, and jewelry.
Woldruff’s Footwear & Apparel, 129 S. Main, presents a pre-season sandal sale (25% off in-stock sandals only), and—at 201 S. Main—ReFind‘s Sip n Shop allows shoppers to enjoy a complimentary glass of wine. From 5-9 p.m., those who purchase a cat lounge visit at Catitude Cafe—210 S. Main—can get a second visit of equal length for 50% off, and ONE VILLAGE Fair Trade, 206 S. Main, offers 25% off all jewelry.
Table @108, 108 N. Main, presents live acoustic music throughout the evening, Elephant Bar—227 S. Main—features its Friday night DJ and darts, and Goshen Historical Society, 124 S. Main, presents a First Fridays contest. Participants who complete a written Valentine or note card stating why they love Goshen, or the Goshen Historical Society museum, are entered to win a prize package of goodies.
Maple City Market, 314 S. Main, conducts its Love Your Neighbor: Winter Coat Drive to help people in need stay warm. Shop at the market to find sweet deals on unique Valentine’s gifts and goodies throughout the store, drop off your gently used coats for the coat drive, or make a donation to ensure everyone in The Maple City can stay warm this winter.
Shirley’s Popcorn, 106 N. Main, features its Oreo White Chocolate popcorn, and Garden City Curch, 134 S. Main, presents a fun, family‑friendly Valentine bingo event in which families can enjoy multiple rounds of bingo with small prizes, treats for the kids, and complimentary hot cocoa.
Date Night is free and open to the public, do not miss this opportunity to enjoy the best that Goshen has to offer! Find additional event details for February First Fridays at DowntownGoshen.org.
Downtown Goshen plays matchmaker with its inaugural dating-themed First Fridays event! Date Night, Fridya, February 6 from 5 to 9 p.m. in downtown Goshen, brings new and longtime couples together in joy for a high-spirited, classy, and fun First Fridays event dedicated to helping Elkhart County residents and First Friday revelers find true love. Goshen shopping and dining deals, along with entertainment and family-friendly activities, are all in the Date Night mix!