Special Events
Mindful Miles Color Run/Walk
Run for Mental Health Awareness!
Get ready to run, walk, and splash into a sea of color at our Family Color Run in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month this May!
📅 Date: Saturday, May 17, 2025
📍 Location: Pringle park
⏰ Time: 9am
Concluding your race join the dance party with our live DJ Sticky Boots along with family games and fun for all ages! Food vendors $
This fun-filled event is open to all ages! Let’s come together as a community to break the stigma, spread positivity, and promote mental well-being—one colorful step at a time.
🎟️ Register today! $20 per person ages 5 and up. 4 and under are free. Strollers are welcome!
💚 Wear green to show your support for mental health awareness! 📣 Tag your friends and family—let’s make this event unforgettable
For more info, contact Goshen Parks and Recreation at 574-534-2901.
See you at the starting line! 💚✨
Senior Olympics
Join Us September 13 for a Day of Fun & Fitness!
Activities Include:
- Pickleball Lessons
- Cardio Drum Circle
- Walking & More!
Events for all abilities! All participants receive a medal upon completion! (Not professionally timed.)
After the Event:
- Enjoy a game of Bingo with prizes
- Lunch & Refreshments
- Community Health Fair
Stay Updated & Register: Free Event
For event updates or to register, contact the Parks Administrative Office or register online.
Don’t Miss Out on a Day of Fun, Fitness & Community!
Fidler Pond’s Fantastic Fishing Derby
Calling all fishers! Bring your families, fishing poles and bait to Fidler Pond
Park to join us for our annual Fantastic Fishing Derby. Awards will be given to participants ages 3–17 for the first fish caught, the smallest fish caught, the largest fish caught and whatever else we can think of to award! No fishing license is required for this event.
When: June 7
Location: Fidler Pond Park, 1424 Lincolnway East
Fee: $3 per person
Ages: 3–17
Register: Now through June 2nd at Goshen Park Office, 524 East Jackson Street, or online
Contact: Kim Stephens at 574-537-3843 or email kimberleestephens@goshencity.com
Click here for Online Registration
Touch-a-Truck
Date: Saturday August 23
Time: 10am – 12noon
Location: Shanklin Park
Description: First hour is sensory free time. This event provides a unique opportunity for children to explore vehicles of all types in one place. Vehicle types may include public service, emergency, utility, construction, and just plain cool! Children will be allowed to touch, climb on and ask questions about their favorite vehicles in a safe, supervised environment. Accompanying personnel will teach the children about the vehicles and how they benefit us and our community. This event is free for all ages.
Trunk-or-Treat
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Letters to Santa
Drop your letters to Santa in the North Pole mailbox at the Goshen Public Library and Santa and his helpers will make sure you get a return letter sent right to your house! There is no postage necessary. Just be sure to include your full mailing address and print neatly! The mailbox will be located on the main floor in the library near the circulation desk from November 7 to December 5, 2025.
To view current programs and activities, please consult the 2024 Activity Guide.
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