May 7, 2021
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 May 10:
Summer Fun Times
Registrations open now
FortWayneParks.org
Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation summer programs are available for registration now at FortWayneParks.org. Many safe, family-friendly programs are offered, some of which are offered virtually.
Jobs Available at Parks and Recreation!
Now Hiring in Several Areas
Spring and summer jobs are currently available in a variety of both outdoor and indoor facilities. Most of the jobs require applicants to be 18 years or older, but some positions are available for younger people 16 and up. Those interested in reviewing currently available positions can visit the City of Fort Wayne jobs site at cityoffortwayne.org/jobs-with-the-city.
Fiber Arts Celebration
Friday, May 14, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Saturday, May 15, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Salomon Farm Park, 817 W. Dupont Road
The Fiber Arts Celebration is at Salomon Farm Park on May 14 and 15. It will be a two-day celebration of fiber arts crafting, with a focus on education. Enjoy virtual demonstrations and in-person shopping with local artists. Vendors specializing in fiber arts will sell equipment, supplies, traditional art, and modern art. COVID-19 precautions will be in place based on recommendations of Allen County Board of Health Department and the City of Fort Wayne. Sponsored by PBS Fort Wayne.
Spring Bonsai Display
Saturday, May 15, 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Botanical Conservatory, 1100 S. Calhoun St.
Meet with members of the local bonsai club and learn all about this fascinating hobby! Familiar trees, at a fraction of their size, will have visitors captivated when strolling through a miniature forest. Young plants and pots are available for purchase. Regular admission fees apply. Sponsored by the Fort Wayne Bonsai Club.
Trek the Trails: Pufferbelly Trail
Tuesday, May 11, 6:10 p.m.
Cookie Cottage parking lot, 620 W. Washington Center Rd.
Join local trail users for weekly bike rides this spring to experience Fort Wayne on two wheels. Reconnect with nature along the linear parkways of the Rivergreenway or learn the history of the Wabash & Erie Canal along the Towpath Trail or enjoy the many miles of new trails throughout the Greater Fort Wayne area. Participants are asked to bring their own bikes, wear helmets, and bring water along for the ride. All participants ride at their own risk. Rides depart 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.
Book Sale
May 11-13, 8:00 a.m.-7:30 p.m.
Community Center, 233 W. Main St.
Community Center book sales are open to the public and feature hardback books, paperbacks, magazines, CD’s and DVD’s at low prices. Donations of old and gently used books are always welcome!
National Public Gardens Week
Friday-Sunday, May 7-16, Public hours
Botanical Conservatory, 1100 S. Calhoun St.
Celebrate National Public Gardens Week and support the Botanical Conservatory having been part of Fort Wayne’s downtown revitalization efforts since 1983. See what public gardens are all about while exploring diverse plant collections and touring indoor and outdoor destinations! This affordable outing also includes a visit to the current Showcase exhibit with access to Conjure Coffee and the Conservatory Shop. Regular admission fees apply.
“Color in Motion” Live Butterfly Exhibit
Open Through June 27, Public hours
Botanical Conservatory, 1100 S. Calhoun St.
Embrace color during the Botanical Conservatory’s annual live butterfly exhibit. Not only do the wings of the Blue Morpho, Emerald Peacock and Scarlet Mormon flash with pigments and refracted light, but colorful shade sails, masses of spring flowers and broad strokes of groundcover undergird this exhibit celebrating the pleasures of color. Large-scale kaleidoscopes also allow you to experiment with color magic during your visit. Sponsored by the Franklin Electric Foundation, Ian and Mimi Rolland Foundation, 97.3 WMEE and ABC 21 WPTA.
Golf Courses Open Daily
Foster Park, Shoaff Park, and McMillen Park
Foster, Shoaff and McMillen Park Golf Courses are open daily, depending on weather and course conditions. Golfers are asked to call ahead to confirm course availability and to reserve tee times:
- McMillen Park Golf Course (260-427-6710)
- Shoaff Park Golf Course (260-427-6745)
- Foster Park Golf Course (260-427-6735)
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