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City of Goshen offices closed Monday, January 20, in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Friday, January 17, 2025

All City of Goshen offices will be closed on Monday, January 20, in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Trash collection services WILL CONTINUE AS REGULARLY SCHEDULED on Monday and the rest of the week. more

Notice of Adoption of Ordinance 5209, City of Goshen Stormwater Management Ordinance

Monday, January 13, 2025

Ordinance 5209, City of Goshen Stormwater Management Ordinance, was passed by the Goshen Common Council on December 16, 2024, and approved and adopted by Mayor Leichty on December 17, 2024. Ordinance 5209 regulates: (i) Discharges of prohibited non-stormwater flow into the stormwater drainage... more

Goshen Water Utility Shares Tips to Prevent Frozen Water Lines

Monday, January 13, 2025

With colder weather approaching, the Goshen Water Utility is here to help residents and businesses protect their water lines from freezing. While current conditions don’t call for a Freeze Warning, the Utility encourages everyone to take proactive steps to avoid frozen or burst pipes and ensure uninterrupted... more

Upcoming Events All »

Plan Commission

Tuesday, January 21, 2025, 4:00pm

To view the webinar, please copy and paste this link on your browser: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/93316714369 Or call: (301) 715-8592 or 312 626 6799 Webinar ID: 933 1671 4369

Board of Public Works and Safety

Thursday, January 23, 2025, 4:00pm

To join the webinar please copy and paste this link on your browser: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88469251269

Shade Tree Board

Monday, January 27, 2025, 4:00pm

Special Events

 

Storybook Trail

Build literacy skills while walking! Storybook Trail is designed in partnership with the Goshen Public Library. The Storybook Trail is intended to combine the pleasures of reading with the benefits of walking together outdoors. The story begins on the south end of Rieth Interpretive Center at the arch on the trail connecting to the Classified Forest. Storybook Trail is open year around and is free of charge! For more information, contact Kim Stephens at 534-2901.

2025 Story Time Funday Mondays:

Time: TBD

Location: Pringle Park

Dates: TBD

 


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: 2025 TBD
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: Zak Burnham at 574-537-3843 or email zachburnham@goshencity.com

Click here for Online Registration



 


Touch-a-Truck

Date: Saturday August 23, 2025

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 6 to December 8, 2025. 


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To view current programs and activities, please consult the 2024 Activity Guide. 

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