Fort Wayne, Ind. – Mayor Tom Henry and Parks & Recreation Director Steve McDaniel today provided an update on the 2018 capital improvement projects and programs in our parks and facilities operated by the Parks & Recreation Department. Over 43 projects were completed in 2018 and the City of Fort Wayne invested close to $3 million in Parks & Recreation Department improvements in 2018.
December 12, 2018
Thursday, December 27, 6 p.m.
Fort Wayne, Ind. – Bring the family and join the fun for the Annual Community Kwanzaa Celebration at Weisser Park Youth Center, 802 Eckart St. This free event is open to the public and will include live music, dance, poetry, vendors, and a Kwanzaa Feast.
Cooper Community Center Tree Lighting
December 13, 6 – 7:30 p.m.
Fort Wayne, Ind. – Bring the family and join the fun for a tree lighting ceremony at Cooper Community Center on December 13, 6 – 7:30 p.m. Live music will be provided by Cam B, and free hot cocoa and refreshments will be served. Cooper Community Center is located at 300 Clinton and Creighton. Sponsored by Fort Wayne’s NBC and B96.9.
For Immediate Release
Fort Wayne, Ind. – Here is a list of events and activities happening on the Riverfront:
Birdwatching on Our Urban Rivers - December 9, 2 p.m.
Lawton Park Trailhead, Clinton & 4th Streets
Winter is a great time of year for beginning birders to start in this fascinating and rewarding hobby! Our urban rivers feature a huge variety of bird species (even bald eagles!) and provide fantastic vantage points—you’ll be an avid birder before long! We will continue our partnership with Cornell University Ornithology Lab, tracking and collecting data on urban birds, and sharing our new found knowledge with them. This guided urban hike is open to all ages and experience levels. We’ll share birding tricks and trips, as you enjoy the diverse bird life along our rivers- and maybe spot some winter migrators while we’re out! We will spend the first few minutes of each program learning some basics about birdwatching and how to use binoculars (we have a few pairs of binoculars and bird guides to share if you don’t have your own). Each participant will receive a Riverfront life list. This program is free and no pre-registration is necessary. In the event of inclement weather, please check the Riverfront Fort Wayne Facebook page for cancellations.
Christmas on the Farm
Saturday, December 1, 1-5 p.m., $5 per car
Fort Wayne, Ind. - Sleigh bells ring at Salomon Farm Park during Christmas on the Farm! Participants can enjoy wagon rides, outdoor bonfires, visits with Father Christmas, dog-sledding demonstrations, take-home crafts for the kids, food vendors, a holiday market, and more at this traditional outdoor Christmas celebration.
The last car will be admitted at 4:30 p.m. Admission is just $5/car—cash only! For more information please call Eden Lamb at 427-6008. Sponsored by 103.9 Sunny FM.
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