May First Friday in Gettysburg – Celebrate Mom with a Flower Walk
Published May 3, 2012
April showers bring May flowers! This Friday, May 4th, marks First Friday in Gettysburg. To celebrate the month of May, downtown Gettysburg merchants are holding their second annual Flower Walk! The Flower Boutique, located on North Washington St., will be donating the flowers for the walk. This is a great opportunity to treat Mom or pick up a gift from one of the fabulous Gettysburg retailers! They will be more than happy to help you choose the perfect gift.
Just a reminder: Get your First Friday coupon signed and dropped off for a chance to win this month’s Grand Prize: A one month Rec Pass to the YWCA with joiner fee. Download the coupon here.
Here are just a few of the special deals and places to put on your list this First Friday:
Pick up a gift for Mom at Scott & Co. Fine Jewelers:
Located at 17 Lincoln Square, Scott & Co. will be offering 20% OFF any jewelry item that has to do with “flowers” or “Spring.” (excluding Pandora.)

Scott & Co. downtown Gettysburg location (photo courtesy of their Facebook page. Click to visit them on Facebook.)
Join the “Spartina 449 Party” at True Friends Boutique:
Visit True Friends Boutique, located at 22 Baltimore St., for their first annual Spartina 449 Party! They will be holding drawings for several Spartina items including a grand prize of a very unique 2012 Special Edition handbag! All remaining older Spartina patterns will be priced at 50% off. True Friends will be serving wine and cookies and offering free carnations to all Moms!
Take advantage of luxurious deals at Gettysburg Day Spa:
Located at 221 Chambersburg St., Gettysburg Day Spa is offering some great deals this First Friday.
– Purchase a 15 minute chair massage for $15 and receive a $10 gift card towards a 45 minute massage.
– Purchase a 30 minute Age Fighting Deep Cleansing Facial for $30 and receive a $15 gift card towards a Signature Facial.
– 15% off an At Home Massage Cream
– 15% off an At Home Skin Care Kit
Visit Gettysburg Day Spa on Facebook here.

These spa specials are also available at the Gettysburg Day Spa in honor of Mother's Day!
Take a Tour of the Jennie Wade House:
The Jennie Wade House (548 Baltimore St.) will be sampling local apple butter with baked white bread. They will also be offering a 10% discount in their gift shop on flower themed items. Be sure to take a tour of the house (tours run until 6:15.)
Relax and unwind at McClellan’s Tavern at The Gettysburg Hotel:
McClellan’s Tavern, located at The Gettysburg Hotel (1 Lincoln Square), will be offering a 1/2 priced appetizer of Fresh Tomato Caprese Salad and a Sunflower Highball as a Happy Hour Drink Special.
Download the First Friday flyer here listing all the merchants and their specials. It is even categorized by street for easy shopping! See you in downtown Gettysburg on May 4th!