2020 F1rst Fr1day Schedule

November 6, 2020- We’re Nacho Average Community 
     Sponsored by Scent Depot  

December 4, 2020- Ugly Sweater Day/Crazy Sock Day
     Sponsored by New Life Wellington

2021 Schedule 
(activity ideas are still in the draft stages)

 January 1, 2021 -  A VIRTUAL Fresh Start! 
     Sponsored By:
Nutrition, exercise, cleaning, etc.  All of those resolutions.  Participants will be encouraged to participate via Facebook by posting. With this being a holiday, no in-person activities will be sponsored.  
 
February 5, 2021  -  Happy, Health, Smart Heart
     Sponsored By: SLCAD [South Lorain County Ambulance District]
Hearts, red, heart health, love, Wizard of Oz- [wish I had a heart, a brain, a home, the nerve.]
 
March 5, 2021- Unplug and Unwind
     Sponsored By:
Relaxing activities, sensory games, de-stress, winter outdoor activities,
 
April 2, 2021-  Autism Awareness-  Stand Up and Stand Out
     Sponsored By:
Puzzles,  Autism information, inclusive play
 
May 7, 2021- Hometown Heroes
     Sponsored By: Kiley's Tree Service
Highlight Police, Fire, EMS, and Armed Forces including Veterans Red, white, and blue,  - try to have a challenge between the safety services either with an inflatable, or a obstacle course
 
June 4, 2021 -  Say Cheese! It’s National Cheese Day!
     Sponsored By:
All things cheese, recipe sharing, mice, Cheesy Photos, history
 
July 2, 2021 – The Spirit of Wellington
    Sponsored By:
We hope to continue the raffle for businesses and competition between businesses- tie into July 4th activities

​August 6, 2021 -  Diggin’ In the Dirt.   Love Your Roots. 
     Sponsored By:
Farmer/Gardener appreciation, Eat Your Veggies, farm animals, Veg Out, Zucchini Recipe competition,  or zucchini animal making,
 
September 3, 2021 – All Aboard!  A Train Affair.
     Sponsored By:
Work with LWVR Train association, All Ohio Trains, train displays,  games,
 
October 1, 2021- Fall Into Fun
     Sponsored By:
Halloween, Fall, Scarecrows, Zombie walk, pumpkins, Leaves, Hot Cocoa
 
November 5, 2021 – Alzheimer’s Awareness - Come Have Some "Ele-phun"
     Sponsored By:
Elephants Never forget,  Work with Memory Café, A Dementia Friendly Life, caretaker appreciation etc.
 
December 3, 2021 – Winter Wonderland- It’s SNOW FUN!
     Sponsored By:
Crafts, character visits, caroling, Elf on the Shelf display contest - usually Ladies Night

What are F1rst Fr1days?

A special day per month where many businesses stay open longer to offer free or low cost entertainment, sales, promotions, and more to the community.  Many communities have found great success with First Friday Events.  The series increases foot traffic, which generates more customers, awareness, and dollars for businesses and provides a lot of fun for the community. 

Plus, participants will receive a passport, scavenger hunt, or a similar task and once they complete it by visiting each participating businesses.  They will get a chance to win a big prize.  

Everyone can also experience free activities, live music, and more coordinated by Main Street Wellington and partners.  The activities will either be in the Main Street office, a business, a vacant space downtown, an alleyway, or in the Town Hall/Square.  
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First Fridays aren’t just for retailers and restaurants.  Many service businesses like insurance agencies, chiropractors, hair salons, etc. enjoy success with First Fridays. How?  When you host an activity, contest, give-away etc. It enables you more time to interact with people [especially after hours.]  It is a great way to do outreach and have fun, which can grow your customer base.

Do you have CREATIVE, FUN ideas?

Join the F1rst Fr1day Facebook Planning Group
https://www.facebook.com/groups/350427099442863/media
Ideally, we like to meet...but a lot can be planned via groups and Zooms etc.  Check it out by clicking the link above.  

Interested in Sponsoring?

​If you don’t want to stay open late, but would still like to be involved.  We also need sponsors for each First Friday.  This amount will cover at least one free activity for people to enjoy for example, a craft, snack, live music, etc.  Call soon to sponsor your preferred month - packages start at $150. 
Plus, if you sponsor a month, you do not have to pay to participate in the series.  
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For More  information call 440-647-3987  or email Jenny   jarntz@mainstreetwellington.com  

Are you a Business That Wants to Get onto the Passport?

​First Fridays aren’t just for retailers and restaurants.  Many service businesses like insurance agencies, chiropractors, hair salons, etc. enjoy success with First Fridays. How? 

When you host an activity, contest, give-away etc. It enables you more time to interact with people [especially after hours.]  It is a great way to do outreach and have fun, which can grow your customer base.
To help us cover advertising and passport/supply costs. 

The following fees are to participate in the 2021 Series. 

• Non Main Street Members pay $20 per month.
• Or donate a $20 item for the raffle each month you participate
• Main Street Wellington Members can participate at no extra cost.

Each month you participate you will get the following:

• Listed on the monthly passport/flyer/scavenger hunt given to customers. 
• Listed in monthly advertising including flyers, social media, and newspapers if applicable.
• You can arrange a video, and additional social media posts during or after the event with photos etc.

BUT-  You do need to have a brick and mortar business in Wellington to be on the passport.  If you are an at home business, or located outside of Wellington, we encourage you to sponsor a month, or partner with another local business location to participate.