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20 things to do this holiday season in Downtown Wabash, Indiana

Posted on by Downtown Wabash

There’s a little bit of holiday magic for everyone to discover in Downtown Wabash! To help you experience the most you can, we’ve compiled a top-twenty list of must-dos this season. Explore Christmas lights, excursions & events, holiday shopping and more.

P.S.: We suggest turning on some Christmas music while you read!

1. Kick off the holiday season at Jingle Jubilee

Kick off the hometown holiday season with the whole family and all your friends! Jingle Jubilee returns to Downtown Wabash in 2024 as the district’s decades-old tradition of officially kicking off the holiday season on November 15 from 4-8 p.m.

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, a live nativity scene on Miami Street provided by Bachelor Creek Church, lots of hot cocoa, holiday shopping specials, Santa, twinkling lights galore and so much more!

2. Meet Mr. and Mrs. Claus at Wabash Friends Church

Join 95.9 KISS FM – WKUZ Radio with Santa and Mrs. Claus at Wabash Friends Church, on December 7 from 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm. There will be a bounce house, crafts and giveaways!

3. Stroll through a winter wonderland at ‘Lights at Paradise’ 

There’s nothing better than gazing at Christmas lights! Starting on November 14, explore more than 24 light displays at Paradise Spring Park. Lighted photo-ops are available throughout the park. 

4. Shop for Christmas gifts locally

Check off every item on your holiday shopping list with more than 100 small businesses in Downtown! We encourage you to #ShopSmall every day, but especially during this season. You won’t want to miss out on spreading holiday cheer by supporting local business owners and taking advantage of great holiday deals. 

Black Friday: November 29, 2024 
Small Business Saturday: Our favorite holiday: the Saturday after Thanksgiving, meant for supporting small, local businesses for holiday shopping and more on November 30, 2024!
Cyber Monday: December 2, 2024

5. Give back to your community 

Spread joy through giving back and supporting your community this holiday season! Consider donating to local charities and nonprofit organizations or volunteering your time. Participate in Giving Tuesday, the global day of giving on December 3, 2024.

6. Take a s(elf)ie with Santa 

Grab your crew and head to Veterans Plaza to take a photo with the Holiday Greetings Santa Mural!

7. Make a homemade gift at Make It Your Own Art Studio

Paint a pottery piece, create a canvas painting and more to add a personal touch to someone on your list’s gift this year. Let your creativity flow at Make it Your Own! 

Pro Tip: If painting a pottery piece, make sure to visit Make it Your Own early in the holiday season to have your masterpiece back before Christmas. The pieces have to be fired in the kiln! 

8. Create your own holiday scent at JoJo’s Olfactory & Co. 

Embrace the holidays through every sense, including smell! Visit JoJo’s Olfactory & Co. and make a holiday-scented candle, reed diffuser, car freshener, wax cubes, etc. to freshen up every space you own with the season’s tidings. 

9. Schedule your Christmas card portraits 

Book a seasonal session with Nicole A. Howard Photography or Kaleigh M Photography to get an updated photo of the fam to send as your Christmas card this year! Be sure to bring your jolliest smile, and leave the resting grinch face at home. 

Contact: Nicole A. Howard Photography 

Contact: Kaleigh M. Photography

10. Spend a night in ‘Wabash Winterland’ with Holiday Shopping & a Cookie Walk on December’s First Friday 

Returning for the fourth year in a row, the Downtown Wabash Cookie Walk will feature delicious holiday treats to sample from various businesses while you cross off your holiday shopping to-do list. Hop from business to business in Downtown Wabash for a tasty holiday treat and a chance to win a holiday gift basket with local goodies!

11. Aboard Trolley No. 85 for a Holiday Trolley Tour around Wabash County

Explore holiday activities and festivities in Downtown Wabash and Beyond on Visit Wabash County’s Jolly Trolley Tour on Saturday, December 14. Festivities include a hot cocoa bar, a Holiday Puppet Show, Storytime and Christmas Caroling with Mrs. Claus, Christmas crafts and photos with Santa! Purchase tickets for the family for this fan-favorite holiday excursion. 

12. Find a good book to read at Reading Room Books 

Winter is the perfect time to cozy up by the fireplace with a good book. Make a trip to Reading Room Books to explore hundreds of titles. Your options are endless (it’s the largest bookstore in Indiana!)

13. Drink hot cocoa with friends at Modoc’s Market

Need we say more? Sip and savor quality time over a warm cup of coffee, hot cocoa, eggnog or your favorite holiday drink with your dearest friends and family. 

14. Check out the holiday window displays & lights 

Craving more Christmas light attractions after a night at Lights at Paradise? The rest of downtown is sparkling with holiday displays, too! Stroll through the district and admire storefront decorations, lights in the alley walkway, trees at the Honeywell Center & the skyline of lights hanging above Market Street! 

15. Celebrate the holidays with your favorite throwback movies. 

Spend an evening at Eagles Theatre watching your favorite holiday classics! There’s a movie title for everyone, with selections of movies from the nice list (rated G & PG) and the naughty list (rated PG-13 & R). Check out the full holiday movie schedule and buy your tickets in advance here.

16. Enjoy a winter weekend with the family at the Wabash County Museum  

The Wabash County Museum is filled with family activities during the holiday season! Check out what’s happening at the Museum on Facebook. Aside from extra holiday activities, the museum is a perfect place to explore while on Christmas break! 

17. Catch a live holiday show at The Honeywell Center

Gift an experience this year with live shows at the Honeywell Center! From A Magical Cirque Christmas to the Fort Wayne Philharmonic Holiday Pops, there’s a show for everyone. See a full list of live shows here.

18. Cozy up by the fire with a holiday cocktail at 4 Partners in Crime 

Experience homemade tapas, sweet treats and festive cocktails & mocktails in the warmth of the vibrant, charming space that is 4 Partners in Crime. Call for reservations or simply walk-in during business hours, Friday and Saturday from 5-10 p.m.

19. Dress up for a holiday dinner date at more than 7 restaurants 

Dress your best for a night on the town! Explore dining options in the downtown district and plan a date night with your special someone or a group of friends! 

20. Have a snowball fight at Paradise Spring Park 

Kids from one to ninety-two are encouraged to have fun and enjoy all holiday traditions. Have a (friendly) snowball fight, make a snow angel or build a snowman when fresh powder hits the ground at Paradise Spring Park.

December First Friday: Annual Downtown Cookie Walk

Returning for the fourth year in a row, the Downtown Wabash Cookie Walk will feature delicious holiday treats to sample from various businesses while you cross off your holiday shopping to-do-list.

Wabash First Fridays in 2024 are presented by MetalX and Bowen Health Clinic. 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.

Jingle Jubilee

Kick off the hometown holiday season with the whole family and all your friends! 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!

Stay tuned for more details to come!

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

Your Investment Matters!

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Downtown districts are vital to a community’s culture, identity and quality of place. Downtown Wabash, Inc. strives to advance quality of place with efforts such as Wabash First Fridays, the Downtown Wabash Farmers Market, small business support, economic revitalization, building improvements and overall promotion of the district. Downtown Wabash, Inc. is thrilled to have recently launched a new Investor Guide, as Investors and Event Partners are essential to the success of these efforts.

“Rolling out the Investor Guide is more than just an exciting opportunity for us – it’s a powerful way to uplift and enhance the entire community,” says Downtown Wabash, Inc. Executive Director, Kristen Petruniw. “Together, we can shape the future of Downtown Wabash! Let’s get excited for what’s to come!”

With the new investor model in place, stakeholders have the opportunity to become an Investor or Event Partner. Investors will contribute toward strategic plan initiatives, while Event Partners will assist in the execution of Downtown Wabash, Inc.’s 40+ lively events. Keep reading to find out more!

Become an Investor

Investors of Downtown Wabash, Inc. support our mission of being a catalyst for community and economic revitalization, as a nonprofit organization utilizing the Main Street Approach™ in Downtown Wabash. During 2024, we are devoted to several initiatives within the Main Street Four Point Approach in alignment with our strategic plan. Check out how your investment will impact Downtown Wabash in 2024 through these projects and initiatives:

Economic Vitality:

  • Continue downtown revitalization by promoting vacant real estate in our downtown district.
  • Increase facade programming to advance beautification and historic preservation efforts.
  • Provide tools for building owners to promote the use of underutilized spaces.

Design:

  • Continue to drive innovative placemaking efforts throughout the district with projects such as the beautification of Mammoth Park & Rock City Lofts Walkway in 2024.
  • Foster quality of place through the enhancement of arts & culture spaces in the district.

Organization:

  • Engage community leaders in contributing to the economic advancement of Downtown Wabash.
  • Sustain ongoing collaboration with local businesses and residents to achieve community objectives.
  • Enhance impact of board of directors, staff and volunteer capabilities through professional development, nonprofit management, engagement and advancement.

Promotion:

  • Increase visual awareness of the Wabash Cultural District footprint by launching the Wabash Cultural District Map in 2024.
  • Promotion of our unique downtown’s amenities through marketing efforts.
  • Curate a Food Truck Plaza to promote a family dining experience during Wabash First Fridays.
  • Continue to attract over 40,000 people to downtown each year through our 40+ events.

Interested in becoming an Investor? Choose the Investment Level that works best for you!

Become an Event Partner

Event Partners help Downtown Wabash, Inc. attract over 40,000 people to downtown during 40+ lively community events. Partnering with our organization allows us to offer these events free to the public, foster quality of place and increase foot traffic in downtown. Plus, Event Partners will receive Partnership Perks that ensure your business is in front of thousands of people during 2024.

If you’re interested in becoming an Event Partner, you will select which Downtown Wabash, Inc. event you would like to partner on, as well as your desired Partnership Level. Events include Wabash First Fridays, Downtown Wabash Farmers Market, Summer Sidewalk Sales, Trick-or-Treat Extravaganza, Jingle Jubilee and Shop Small Weekend. You may also choose to partner on a month-specific First Friday! If you invest $500 on a month-specific First Friday, you will receive premiere level perks for that month. (Trick-or-Treat Extravaganza Premiere Level reserved for Wabash Trucking.)

Interested in becoming an Event Partner? Choose the Partnership Level that works best for you!

You Can Make a Difference!

Downtown Wabash is not just a destination in Indiana, it’s also a 501(C)(3) nonprofit organization leading the way for economic revitalization in Downtown Wabash while respecting the rich history of the district.

“I am excited to roll out our new Community Investor Guide to our downtown supporters,” says Petruniw. “The investor guide details our organization’s accomplishments, milestones and successes. We encourage our community to invest, as their annual support will allow us to further grow our thriving downtown district.”

When you become an Investor or Event Partner, you’re supporting Downtown Wabash, Inc.’s vision of downtown district that is vibrant, every day and night.

Want more information? Check out the 2024 Community Investor Guide!

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Downtown Wabash, Inc. extends a special thank you to Investor Guide Sponsors: Pettit Printing Inc. and Transform Consulting Group.

Mark Your Calendars for 40+ Downtown Wabash Events

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Each year, Downtown Wabash, Inc. works diligently to organize beloved events such as First Fridays, The Downtown Wabash Farmers Market, Summer Sidewalk Sales, Trick-or-Treat Extravaganza, Jingle Jubilee and Shop Small Weekend.

Mark your calendars and get excited to experience the vibrancy of our downtown district by enjoying family-friendly activities, shopping at charming downtown businesses, treating yourself to delightful cuisine and admiring local arts & culture. Ready to check out the full Downtown Wabash, Inc. schedule of events for 2024? Let’s jump in!

Wabash First Fridays

These monthly street festivals from 5-8 p.m. bring so much energy to downtown. Each one will be a night to remember with downtown shopping specials, local restaurants and food trucks, arts & culture, lively Miami Street activities and so much more.

February First Friday: Shop Your Heart Out
Feb. 2: Fall in love with Downtown Wabash during the first First Friday of the year. Bring your loved ones for an evening full of sweet treats, admirable shopping specials and a chance to win local goodies from the downtown businesses you adore.

March First Friday: March Madness Bar Crawl
March 1: No matter what team you’re cheering for this season, the March Madness Bar Crawl will be a night full of good times and drinks all around. Participate in a bracket-style stamping map while exploring the best craft cocktails, beer & wine in downtown. (The bar crawl is for 21+ only. Remember to drink responsibly!)

April First Friday: Downtown Luau
April 5: Celebrate the arrival of spring with this Luau-inspired First Friday. Embrace the warmer weather with tropical vibes in our very own downtown paradise.

May First Friday: Bike & Bloom
May 3: Welcome spring by getting active and admiring blooming flowers everywhere! This picturesque First Friday will leave you inspired by the freshness of spring and motivated to appreciate the beauty of nature through biking.

June First Friday: Paint the Plow & Wabash Cultural District Celebration
June 7: The Wabash Cultural District is alive and well in Downtown Wabash! Come celebrate with live music, interactive art displays, dancing & more! Participate in Paint the Plow on Miami Street, an annual hands-on art experience for the whole family presented by the City of Wabash Street Department.

July First Friday: Sock Hop with The Bulldogs
July 5: This sweet summertime evening will be complete with a concert by The Bulldogs, memorable dancing on Miami street, classic backyard cookout cuisine and cherished time with our Wabash community. Bring your dancing shoes and get ready to dance the night away!

August First Friday: Downtown Throwdown
Aug. 2: Formerly known as Thrash in the Bash, the thrilling outdoor youth wrestling tournament returns for another year! Watch all the action from the Miami Street sidelines while enjoying local downtown shopping, dining and arts & culture.

September First Friday: Bark in the Bash
Sept. 6: What could possibly make our First Fridays even better? Puppies, of course! Enjoy an evening spent playing with some cute, cuddly and furry friends in Downtown Wabash.

October First Friday: Wizardly Wabash
Oct. 4: Calling all Harry Potter fans – this is your time to shine! Embark on an unforgettable adventure as we bring some wizardly magic to Downtown Wabash for this extra special First Friday. No matter what Hogwarts House you are a part of, you belong here.

November First Friday: Give Thanks & The Cornucopia of Nonprofits
Nov. 1: ‘Tis the season to give thanks, and there’s no better way to do so than appreciating the several nonprofits in downtown that are dedicated to powerful missions! Visit them yourselves as you travel throughout downtown with a stamping map activity. These organizations give so much to our local community and we’re so excited to honor them during November’s First Friday.

December First Friday: Annual Downtown Cookie Walk
Dec. 6: Returning for its fourth year, the Downtown Cookie Walk will feature delicious holiday treats to sample from various businesses while you cross off your holiday shopping to-do-list.

Wabash First Fridays in 2024 are sponsored by Pettit Printing and 95.9 KISS FM.

Downtown Wabash Farmers Market

The Farmers Market is overflowing with local handmade, homemade and homegrown vendors offering fresh selection of produce, baked goods and unique artisan items to the community. This family-friendly event offers hot breakfast, coffee and specialty drink vendors, live music, kids activities and more. The Downtown Wabash Farmers Market accepts SNAP benefits and offers Double Up Indiana incentives.

The action takes place every Saturday morning from 8 a.m. – noon, May 11 – September 28, at the Honeywell Center (275 W. Market St.)

(In conjunction with the Dave Kunkel Cruise-In, the Downtown Wabash Farmers Market will move to Paradise Spring Park, 351 W. Market St., on Saturday, Aug. 17 from 8 a.m. – noon.)

The Downtown Wabash Farmers Market is generously sponsored by WEOC Women’s Business Center.

Summer Sidewalk Sales

Snag some great deals during this weekend-long shopping spree taking place on the sidewalks along Downtown Wabash businesses. But wait, there’s more! You can also explore the riveting 25th Annual Dave Kunkel Cruise-In for a weekend to remember.

Friday & Saturday, Aug. 16 & 17

Downtown Wabash Trick-or-Treat Extravaganza, presented by Downtown Wabash, Inc. & Wabash Trucking

Downtown Wabash’s Greatest Spectacle in Candy returns with a LITERAL TON of candy, the famous Wabash Trucking candy dump on Miami Street, a competitive costume contest, community vendors, additional trick-or-treating at downtown businesses and so much more.

Saturday, Oct. 26 from 5-7 p.m.

Downtown Trick-or-Treat Extravaganza is generously sponsored by Wabash Trucking and Bachelor Creek Church.

Jingle Jubilee

Kick off the holiday season in style with the annual lighting of the Wabash County Courthouse, Santa sightings, live reindeer, hot cocoa and twinkling lights.

Friday, Nov. 15 from 4-9 p.m.

Miami Street Festivities during Jingle Jubilee are generously sponsored by Bachelor Creek.

Shop Local to Win

Our award-winning holiday shopping campaign, Shop Local to Win, is returning for another year! When you shop local, you support our incredible downtown businesses. Plus, you might even win a locally-curated prize package from your favorite coffee shop, shopping spot, storefront, etc.

Nov. 15 – Dec. 15

Shop Small Weekend

You won’t want to miss the holiday shopping weekend of the year where you can score amazing deals while supporting local businesses, artists and organizations.

Friday, Nov. 29: Black Friday
Saturday, Nov. 30: Small Business Saturday
Sunday, Dec. 1: Artist Sunday
Monday, Dec. 2: Cyber Monday
Tuesday, Dec. 3: Giving Tuesday

There will be more information and event details to come, so be sure to follow along on social media and check out our Downtown Wabash, Inc. event calendar!

20 things to do this holiday season in Downtown Wabash, Indiana

Posted on by Downtown Wabash

There’s a little bit of holiday magic for everyone to discover in Downtown Wabash! To help you experience the most you can, we’ve compiled a top-twenty list of must-dos this season. Explore Christmas lights, excursions & events, holiday shopping and more.

P.S.: We suggest turning on some Christmas music while you read!

1. Kick off the holiday season at Jingle Jubilee

Kick off the hometown holiday season with the whole family and all your friends! Jingle Jubilee returns to Downtown Wabash in 2023 as the district’s decades-old tradition of officially kicking off the holiday season on November 17 from 4-9 p.m.

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, a holiday kid zone on Miami Street provided by Bachelor Creek Church, lots of hot cocoa, holiday shopping specials, live reindeer, Santa, The Grinch, twinkling lights galore and so much more!

2. Compete in ‘Shop local to Win’

Shopping locally pays off in Downtown Wabash. For every purchase you make at a participating business, scan the ‘Shop Local to Win’ QR code at each register to enter for a chance to win sweet prizes during the holiday season.

3. Stroll through a winter wonderland at ‘Lights at Paradise’ 

There’s nothing better than gazing at Christmas lights! Starting on November 17, explore more than 24 light displays at Paradise Spring Park. Lighted photo-ops are available throughout the park. 

4. Shop for Christmas gifts locally

Check off every item on your holiday shopping list with more than 100 small businesses in Downtown! We encourage you to #ShopSmall every day, but especially during this season. You won’t want to miss out on spreading holiday cheer by supporting local business owners and taking advantage of great holiday deals. 

Black Friday: November 24, 2023 
Small Business Saturday: Our favorite holiday: the Saturday after Thanksgiving, meant for supporting small, local businesses for holiday shopping and more on November 25, 2023!
Artist Sunday: November 26, 2023 
Cyber Monday: November 27, 2023 

5. Give back to your community 

Spread joy through giving back and supporting your community this holiday season! Consider donating to local charities and nonprofit organizations or volunteering your time. Participate in Giving Tuesday, the global day of giving on November 28.

6. Take a s(elf)ie with Santa 

Grab your crew and head to Veterans Plaza to take a photo with the Holiday Greetings Santa Mural!

7. Make a homemade gift at Make It Your Own Art Studio

Paint a pottery piece, create a canvas painting and more to add a personal touch to someone on your list’s gift this year. Let your creativity flow at Make it Your Own! 

Pro Tip: If painting a pottery piece, make sure to visit Make it Your Own early in the holiday season to have your masterpiece back before Christmas. The pieces have to be fired in the kiln! 

8. Create your own holiday scent at JoJo’s Olfactory & Co. 

Embrace the holidays through every sense, including smell! Visit JoJo’s Olfactory & Co. and make a holiday-scented candle, reed diffuser, car freshener, wax cubes, etc. to freshen up every space you own with the season’s tidings. 

9. Schedule your Christmas card portraits 

Book a seasonal session with Nicole A. Howard Photography or Kaleigh M Photography to get an updated photo of the fam to send as your Christmas card this year! Be sure to bring your jolliest smile, and leave the resting grinch face at home. 

Contact: Nicole A. Howard Photography 

Contact: Kaleigh M. Photography

10. Spend a night in ‘Wabash Winterland’ with Holiday Shopping & a Cookie Walk on December’s First Friday 

Returning for the third year in a row, the Downtown Wabash Cookie Walk will feature delicious holiday treats to sample from various businesses while you cross off your holiday shopping to-do list. Hop from business to business in Downtown Wabash for a tasty holiday treat and a chance to win a holiday gift basket with local goodies!

11. Aboard Trolley No. 85 for a Holiday Trolley Tour around Wabash County

Explore holiday activities and festivities in Downtown Wabash and Beyond on Visit Wabash County’s Jolly Trolley Tour on Saturday, December 9. Festivities include a hot cocoa bar, Holiday Puppet Show, Storytime and Christmas Caroling with Mrs. Claus, Christmas crafts and photos with santa! Purchase tickets for the family for this fan-favorite holiday excursion. 

12. Find a good book to read at Reading Room Books 

Winter is the perfect time to cozy up by the fireplace with a good book. Make a trip to Reading Room Books to explore hundreds of titles. Your options are endless (it’s the largest book store in Indiana!)

13. Drink hot cocoa with friends at Modoc’s Market

Need we say more? Sip and savor quality time over a warm cup of coffee, hot cocoa, eggnog or your favorite holiday drink with your dearest friends and family. 

14. Check out the holiday window displays & lights 

Craving more Christmas light attractions after a night at Lights at Paradise? The rest of downtown is sparkling with holiday displays, too! Stroll through the district and admire storefront decorations, lights in the alley walkway, trees at the Honeywell Center & the skyline of lights hanging above Market Street! 

15. Celebrate the holidays with your favorite throwback movies. 

Spend an evening at Eagles Theatre watching your favorite holiday classics! There’s a movie title for everyone, with selections of movies from the nice list (rated G & PG) and the naughty list (rated PG-13 & R). Check out the full holiday movie schedule and buy your tickets in advance here.

16. Enjoy a winter weekend with the family at the Wabash County Museum  

The Wabash County Museum is filled with family activities during the holiday season! Check out what’s happening at the Museum on Facebook. Aside from extra holiday activities, the museum is a perfect place to explore while on Christmas break! 

17. Catch a live holiday show at The Honeywell Center

Gift an experience this year with live shows at the Honeywell Center! From Cirque Dreams Holidaze to A Bing Crosby Christmas with Jared Bradshaw, there’s a show for everyone. See a full list of live shows here.

18. Cozy up by the fire with a holiday cocktail at 4 Partners in Crime 

Experience homemade tapas, sweet treats and festive cocktails & mocktails in the warmth of the vibrant, charming space that is 4 Partners in Crime. Call for reservations or simply walk-in during business hours, Wednesdays-Saturdays from 5-10 p.m. and Sunday brunch from 11 a.m.- 2 p.m.

19. Dress up for a holiday dinner date at more than 7 restaurants 

Dress your best for a night on the town! Explore dining options in the downtown district and plan a date night with your special someone or a group of friends! 

20. Have a snowball fight at Paradise Spring Park 

Kids from one to ninety-two are encouraged to have fun and enjoy all holiday traditions. Have a (friendly) snowball fight, make a snow angel or build a snowman when fresh powder hits the ground at Paradise Spring Park.

Jingle Jubilee

Kick off the hometown holiday season with the whole family and all your friends! Jingle Jubilee returns to Downtown Wabash in 2023 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, a holiday kid zone 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!

Scan the ‘Shop Local to Win’ QR code at each register to enter for a chance to win sweet prizes during the holiday season!

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

December First Friday: Wabash Winterland & Downtown Cookie Walk

Returning for the third year in a row, the Downtown Wabash Cookie Walk will feature delicious holiday treats to sample from various businesses while you cross off your holiday shopping to-do-list!

Hop from business to business in Downtown Wabash for a tasty holiday treat and a chance to win a holiday gift basket with local goodies!

While you’re out and about, participate in our award-winning shopping campaign: Shop Local to Win!

Wabash First Fridays in 2023 are presented by MetalX. Additional support for Wabash First Fridays come from Top Level Sponsors: Pettit Printing and Crossroads Bank; and Mid Level Sponsor: 95.9 KISS FM.

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.

November First Friday: Downtown Gallery Walk

This November, we’re bringing back AN ORIGINAL! Join us for the Downtown Gallery Walk, a throwback to the Charley Creek ArtsFest Gallery Walk in Downtown Wabash, Indiana!

Take a passport around to every downtown gallery and art space for an arts-infused evening with nostalgic charm. Participating locations include the Honeywell Center Clark Gallery, Make It Your Own Art Studio, Borders & Beyond Gallery, 4 Partners in Crime, Wabash County Museum and Nicole A. Howard Photography.

Wabash First Fridays in 2023 are presented by MetalX. Additional support for Wabash First Fridays come from Top Level Sponsors: Pettit Printing and Crossroads Bank; and Mid Level Sponsor: 95.9 KISS FM. November’s First Friday is generously sponsored by Borders & Beyond Gallery.

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.