Due to Covid-19, F1rst Fr1days are cancelled for April, and May.
June is tentative and will be the April theme "Wellington Rocks!"
Click Here to see the updated event calendar for the big events.
What Is It?
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.
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.
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.
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.
December 6, 2019 - Frozen Fun!
January 3, 2020 – Resolution Renewal and Relief
February 7, 2020 – Chocolate, Wine and Roses Day
March 6, 2020- Spring Fever
April 3, 2020- Wellington Rocks! POSTPONED due to COVID-19 precautions.
May 1, 2020- Batman Day- Comic Book Heroes POSTPONED due to COVID-19 precautions.
June 5, 2020 – tentatively scheduled with Wellington Rocks! theme
July 3, 2020 – Celebration in the Park, Wear Red, White and Blue, free ice cream
and Patriots Symphonic Band Concert
August 7, 2020- Color our Community With Kindness
September 4, 2020 – Get in the Game / may be combined with Comic Book Heroes (May theme)
October 2, 2020- Time Warp/ Night at the Museum
November 6, 2020- We’re Nacho Average Community
December 4, 2020- Ugly Sweater Day/Crazy Sock Day
January 3, 2020 – Resolution Renewal and Relief
February 7, 2020 – Chocolate, Wine and Roses Day
March 6, 2020- Spring Fever
April 3, 2020- Wellington Rocks! POSTPONED due to COVID-19 precautions.
May 1, 2020- Batman Day- Comic Book Heroes POSTPONED due to COVID-19 precautions.
June 5, 2020 – tentatively scheduled with Wellington Rocks! theme
July 3, 2020 – Celebration in the Park, Wear Red, White and Blue, free ice cream
and Patriots Symphonic Band Concert
August 7, 2020- Color our Community With Kindness
September 4, 2020 – Get in the Game / may be combined with Comic Book Heroes (May theme)
October 2, 2020- Time Warp/ Night at the Museum
November 6, 2020- We’re Nacho Average Community
December 4, 2020- Ugly Sweater Day/Crazy Sock Day
Are you a Business That Wants to Get on the List?
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. There is a small fee to participate in the 2020 Series.
Plus, if you sponsor a month, you do not have to pay to participate in the series.
For More information call or email Jenny 440-647-3987 jarntz@mainstreetwellington.com
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. There is a small fee to participate in the 2020 Series.
- Non Main Street Members pay $10 per month or $110 for the 13 month series.
- Main Street Wellington Members can participate at no extra cost.
- Listed on the monthly passport/flyer/scavenger hunt given to customers.
- Listed in monthly advertising including flyers, social media, and newspapers if applicable.
- Additional social media posts after the event with photos etc.
Plus, if you sponsor a month, you do not have to pay to participate in the series.
For More information call or email Jenny 440-647-3987 jarntz@mainstreetwellington.com