December 27, 2019

Contact:  Rob Hines

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                 Public Information Officer

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Fort Wayne, Ind. – The following events and programs are happening the week of December 30, 2019:

Chilly Challenge Bike Ride

Wednesday, January 1, 1 p.m.

Psi Ote Pavilion, Bob Arnold Northside Park, 2400 Parnell Ave.

Start the New Year with a chilly and challenging cycling adventure! The ride on city streets and Rivergreenway paths “fits most” with distance options from 5 to 20 miles. We will depart from the Psi Ote pavilion in Bob Arnold Northside Park at 1:00 p.m. with a mid-ride stop at Appleseed Park to watch the polar bear swimmers, then return to the pavilion for a steaming bowl of chili to warm up. This FREE program is co-sponsored by the 3 Rivers Velo Sport (3RVS) bicycling club and the Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Department. For more information about the ride please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or visit the 3RVS bike club’s website at www.3rvs.com.

$1 Night: Gnomes in Winter

Thursday, January 2, 6-7 p.m.

Botanical Conservatory, 1100 S. Calhoun St.

Get one last look at our Holiday showcase and also get some luck by spending a little time with winter gnomes. Visitors can find out more about the gnomes’ lucky nature while enjoying a sweet treat and creating a miniature gnome to offer protection and a little company the rest of winter.

Christmas Connections

Open Through January 5, normal Conservatory hours

Botanical Conservatory, 1100 S. Calhoun St.

This year, in celebration of the opening of the new “Botanical Connector,” the Conservatory offers new opportunities for visitors to make important connections. This year, our hallway Gallery will show a timeline of Christmas exhibits at the Conservatory over the decades. Enjoy viewing family photos sent in by local residents from recent years, identify holiday fragrances and the memories they might bring back, and send off a card to Santa in our seasonal “post office.” Sponsored by PBS 39 and Majic 95.1 FM.

Garden in Lights

Open Through January 5, normal Conservatory hours

Botanical Conservatory, 1100 S. Calhoun St.

Make the most of your holidays and visit Fort Wayne’s treasured public gardens at the Botanical Conservatory where we have decorated all through the gardens, indoors and out! Come enjoy beautiful poinsettias from the Atrium to the Desert along with our “Christmas Connections” theme and illuminated outdoor display of lights and holiday music. Especially effective during our evening hours on Thursday and Friday nights for four weeks between Thanksgiving and Christmas, the gardens provide a tremendous backdrop for family photos, special outings, and guest entertainment. Our gift shop and new café will also be open during public hours. Sponsored by PBS 39 and Majic 95.1.

For full details on all events and programs happening at Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation, go to fortwayneparks.org.

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