What’s Happening in the Parks
The week ahead
Fort Wayne, Ind. – The following events and programs are happening the week ahead:
Reminder:
The Great Train Connection
Friday – Sunday, March 8 – 10, public hours
Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory, 1100 South Calhoun Street
All aboard the Botanical Conservatory’s Great Train Connection! As part of this special event, journey through the profuse railroad history of Fort Wayne and Northeast Indiana, maneuver trains via timesaver switching puzzles and imagine yourself the conductor of various model train sets ranging from tiny N scale up to G scale. It’s a “freight time” for the whole family—especially the littlest engines. General admission fees apply. Sponsored by: US 93.3.
Spring Forward Hike & Bike
Sunday, March 10, 1:00 p.m.
Glendale Road Trailhead (near 5510 Glendale Road)
Spring Forward on the Trails! Join the City of Fort Wayne, Fort Wayne Trails, Inc. and Little River Wetlands Project (LRWP) for a bike ride along the Towpath Trail, followed by a guided hike at Eagle Marsh! This event is free and open to all ages and experience levels. Bicyclists will ride 6.5 miles (including a small section of gravel). Immediately following the bike ride, staff from LRWP will lead a short hike through Eagle Marsh. Anyone interested in only the hike should meet at the Eagle Marsh Barn (6801 Engle Rd.) at 1:30 p.m. This hike may include some grassy areas/gravel. Helmets are strongly encouraged for cyclists. Participation is at your own risk. Follow City of Fort Wayne, Fort Wayne Trails, Inc., and LRWP for weather-related updates!
Kickboxing with 9Round
Sunday, March 10, 9:00 – 10:00 a.m.
Park Foundation Pavilion
Kick and punch your way through a great workout at this free monthly exercise class. Instructors will lead participants in a calorie burning journey like no other.
Yoga on the Riverfront
Sunday, March 10, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Park Foundation Pavilion
This free, relaxing one-hour flow yoga class is designed for all skill levels and led by owner of Discover Yoga, Chelsea Vona. Bring your own yoga mat to Promenade Park or borrow one for the class.
Sunday Heritage Concert Series
Sunday, March 10, 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Park Foundation Pavilion
Stop by for the garage rock and funk sound of FourPiece. The concert is free and open to all ages. Seating will be on a first come first served basis.
Featuring:
Green Thumb Garden Tour
Sunday, March 17, 11:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Park Foundation Pavilion
Do you love plants, have an interest in native gardens or want to grow your own food? Whether or not your thumb is green, there is plenty to learn at this free community event! There will be multiple workshops, activities and displays from local organizations like the Allen County Soil and Water Conservation District and Save the Maumee Grassroots Organization. You could win a free plant at the Plant Walk. Listen to a speaker at 1:00 p.m. about planning your own native garden and prepare yourself for a year of gardening and planting!
Also Happening:
Botanical Speedway
Until April 7, 2024
Tuesday-Saturday, 10:00a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Thursday evening hours 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Sunday, 12:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory, 1100 South Calhoun Street
Racers ready—rev your engines in the Botanical Conservatory’s latest winter exhibit. Kids will pedal along and burn some rubber on a tropical racetrack as part of this exciting family outing that will have you strolling down victory lane. Imagine accelerating toward the finish line on this fast, not furious, superspeedway. Helmets are available. On Your Marks, Get Set, GROW! Sponsored by English Bonter Mitchell Foundation, Howard P. Arnold Foundation, Magee-O’Conner Foundation, Fort Wayne Park Foundation, WANE 15 and 103.9 Wayne FM.
