December 18, 2019

Fort Wayne, Ind. – Mayor Tom Henry and Parks and Recreation Director Steve McDaniel provided an update on the department’s 2019 capital improvement projects and programs inside the new Park Foundation Pavilion at Promenade Park. Over 70 projects were completed in 2019 and the City of Fort Wayne invested approximately $3 million in Parks and Recreation Department improvements in 2019. 

December 6, 2019

Fort Wayne, Ind. – The following events and programs are happening the week of December 9, 2019:

Picture Time with Santa

Friday, December 13 and Saturday, December 14, 3 – 6 p.m.

Promenade Park, 202 W. Superior St.

Bring friends, family or furry loved ones down to Promenade Park for a meet and greet photo session with Santa! We’ll be stationed at the Sweetwater Bandshell East. Take pictures with jolly old Saint Nick and bring a new pet-friendly donation along to support Allen County SPCA this holiday season. To reserve your time with Santa, RSVP with Andrea Douthitt at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 260-427-6124. In the event of inclement weather, please check the Riverfront Fort Wayne Facebook page for cancellations. 

Fort Wayne, Ind. – The following events and programs are happening the week of December 2, 2019:

Christmas on the Farm

Saturday, December 7, 1 - 5 p.m.

Salomon Farm Park, 817 W. Dupont Rd.

Celebrate Christmas at Salomon Farm Park on December 7 from 1 - 5 pm! Enjoy horse drawn wagon rides, dog sled demonstrations, live farm animals, Holiday vendors, and a visit form Father Christmas! Father Christmas will make his grand dog sled entrance at 1:15 pm. Admission: $5 / car

December 3, 2019

Fort Wayne, Ind. – Mayor Tom Henry, Parks and Recreation Director Steve McDaniel and Conjure Coffee owner Corey Waldron officially cut the ribbon on the new Conjure Coffee café inside the Botanical Conservatory on December 3.