October 16, 2020
Contact: Rob Hines
P: 260-427-6028
C: 260-241-1932
Public Information Officer
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Fort Wayne, Ind. – The following events and programs are happening the week of October 19.
Safe Haven Harvest Fest
Thursday, October 22, 5:30-7 p.m.
McMillen Park Community Center, 3901 Abbott St.
Bring your little ghosts and goblins to the McMillen Park Community Center parking lot for an evening of safe and not-so-spooky fun. Kids can wear their Halloween Best for a Trunk-or-Treat and pick up some goodies to take home. Community vendors and music will also make the evening a party! Special COVID-19 precautions will be in place to keep everyone safe and Trunk-or-Treaters are asked to maintain 6 feet of distance.
Great Tree Canopy Comeback
Saturday, Oct. 24, 10 a.m.
Casselwood, Towpath Trail, and Vesey Parks in Fort Wayne, and Marylands Farm in New Haven
Friends of the Parks of Allen County invites citizens to partner with area parks & trails departments, non-profits, businesses, neighborhoods, and community volunteers to plant new trees in parks and public spaces during the 19th annual Great Tree Canopy Comeback. The event will include invasive species removal to help sustainably continue forest regeneration in all parks and trails around Allen County. Volunteers of all ages are critical to the success of the event and are encouraged to sign up and help restore the tree canopy. Trees will be planted in the following parks this year: Casselwood, Towpath Trail, and Vesey Parks in Fort Wayne, and Marylands Farm in New Haven. Invasive species will also be removed at Vesey Park. Volunteers are asked to register in advance by emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., responding to the Facebook event, or downloading the signup form at www.facebook.com/yeaparks.
Community Appreciation Day
Saturday, Oct. 24, regular golf course hours
McMillen Park Golf Course, Oxford Street at Hessen Cassel Road
Golfers are invited to play for free (carts not included) at McMillen Park Golf Course to say thank you to the community for supporting our parks! Tee times must be reserved in advance and golfers must play with at least one other player. Call the course at 260-427-6710 to schedule a tee time.
Punkin Path
October 6-November 1, Regular Conservatory hours
Botanical Conservatory, 1100 S. Calhoun St.
The Botanical Conservatory welcomes visitors to the Punkin Path enjoy fall surroundings in our outdoor Exploration Garden decorated in its seasonal best! As part of this interactive display, visitors can take part in festive activities, photo ops and brain teasers that reveal a secret message along the way. Everyone’s favorite garden gnomes will also be back and more mischievous than ever before. Included with regular Conservatory admission. Sponsored by 97.3 WMEE.
Trek the Trails: Shoaff Park
Tuesday, Oct. 13, 6:10 p.m.
Conklin Pavilion parking lot, Shoaff Park, 6401 St. Joe Rd.
Join local trail users for weekly bike rides this summer to experience Fort Wayne on 2 wheels. Participants are asked to wear helmets and bring water along for the ride. All participants ride at their own risk. Rides begin promptly at 6:10 p.m. For more information, call the City of Fort Wayne Greenways & Trails Office at 427-6228 or Fort Wayne Trails, Inc. at 969-0079.
Present Tense, Future Calm
Exhibit Open through November 15
Botanical Conservatory, 1100 S. Calhoun St.
This summer and fall, the Conservatory invites visitors to escape the turbulence of daily life when embarking on a journey and exploring a garden state of mind. All are welcome to step into our Showcase Garden, designed to help visitors pause, relax and reflect. Sponsored by the English Bonter Mitchell Foundation, PBS Fort Wayne & MAJIC 95.1.
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