Downtown Wabash, Indiana

November 1 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Downtown Wabash, Inc. is Grateful for You!

As we enter the season of giving, Downtown Wabash, Inc. wants to express our heartfelt gratitude for everything our local businesses bring to our downtown district. For November’s First Friday, we’re celebrating that appreciation with a fun and rewarding event!

Complete the ‘Give Thanks’ Stamping Map by visiting participating businesses, and you’ll be entered for a chance to win! Two lucky winners will receive $100 in Downtown Dollars, and two children will win $25 in Downtown Dollars, all redeemable at local stores.

In the spirit of the season, we’re encouraging businesses to give back by hosting a nonprofit, organizing a canned food drive, or collecting donations for a local charity of their choice. Be sure to check our social media channels to see which stores are partnering with nonprofits and how you can support their efforts!

The event will also feature numerous shopping & dining specials, things to do in downtown, event-related festivities and so much more!

Join us in celebrating community, gratitude, and generosity this November!

Wabash First Fridays in 2024 are presented by MetalX and Bowen Health. Additional support for Wabash First Fridays come from Event Partners: Indiana Plain Dealer, Pettit Printing, Wabash Furniture and Flooring, 95.9 KISS FM, Wabash Domino’s and Dynamic Designs by Dyson.

Wabash First Fridays are events made possible by Downtown Wabash, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to a downtown district that is vibrant every day and night.

Give Thanks

‘Tis the season to be grateful, and there’s no better way to do so than by giving thanks to the incredible downtown nonprofits that impact our local community! Each one is instrumental in making Wabash a special place to live while serving various groups of people. Be ready to show your appreciation for beloved downtown nonprofits and stay tuned for more event details to come. 

Support Local

For every $1 spent in a locally-owned, small business, 67¢ stays in the local economy. Downtown Wabash is brimming with irresistible shopping, delightful dining and lively arts & cultural experiences. Shop local during First Friday and know that when you make a purchase, your dollar impacts our community.

Make Memories

From candle-making to pottery painting, and art galleries to theatre performances, there’s something for everyone in Downtown Wabash, Indiana! Take to the 2.5-mile district for a night of experiencing all things local. Explore downtown businesses and plan your First Friday excursion today!

SAVE THE DATE: Jingle Jubilee

Get ready to kick off the hometown holiday season with the whole family and all your friends on November 15! Jingle Jubilee returns to Downtown Wabash in 2024 as the district’s decades-old tradition of officially kicking off the holiday season.

Jingle Jubilee is FREE and open to the public complete with the competitive Jingle Jubilee Stamping Map, the traditional lighting of the Wabash County Courthouse, winter-themed festivities on Miami Street provided by Bachelor Creek Church, lots of hot cocoa, holiday shopping specials, live reindeer, Santa, twinkling lights galore and so much more!

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Event Partners

Without these generous Event Partners, Wabash First Fridays wouldn't be possible!